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February 22:
Lent I
Vestry Member of the Day:
Larry Wisenbaker
Coffee Hour Host:
Diane Halim
Nursery Worker:
Lucille Sineath
Altar Guild: Team 1
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Celebrant - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Preacher - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Allan Dear
Usher - Max Bontrager
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Celebrant -The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Preacher - The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Phyllis
Holland, Melanie Ford, Brenda Keller
Lay Readers - Merrill Guice, Molly
Stevenson
Ushers - Al Turner, Larry Wisenbaker,
Aaron Parten
Acolytes - Joshua Hanson, Grace Tanner,
Mike Tanner
6:00 p.m., Vespers - Sanctuary
Scriptures
First Lesson - Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9
Second Lesson - 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel - Mark 1:9-15
Every Wednesday
Evening Service
6 p.m.
Every Thursday
7 a.m.
Upcoming Events
February 21: Lunch Bunch
February 25: Lenten Series Begins 7 pm
March 1: Coffee Hour for 8:00 attendees
March 15: Deadline - Youth Mission Trip
May 22-24: Parish Retreat - Honey Creek
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Clergy and Staff of
Christ Episcopal Church
The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson
Rector
[email protected] church office (229) 242-5115 Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator [email protected] church office (229) 242-5115 Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
[email protected] bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616 Stefani Carroll [email protected] Director of Children's Ministry church office (229) 242-5115 Angela Duncan, Music Director [email protected] church office (229) 242-5115 Kathy Armstrong, Choirmaster church office (229) 242-5115 Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday Night Teaching Series
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Begins Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday Night Teaching Series: Holy Eucharist at 6:00 PM-followed by dinner about 6:35 for all ages and then EYC for ages 10 through high school and concurrently a teaching series for adults. Each teaching will focus on a specific subject that not only impacts our own lives but also has ripple effects in our relationships:
- February 25: Listening
- March 4: Anger
- March 11: Humility
- March 18: Reconciliation
- March 25: Prayer
Nursery will be provided from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
If you are planning to attend the dinner and teaching series, please inform the church office . We want to make sure we have enough food and seating to accommodate everyone.
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Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 11:15 a.m.
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Adult Sunday School will meet this Sunday, February 22nd at 11:15 a.m. in the Gabard Building, Multi-purpose room.
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Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 8:45 a.m.
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Father Dave and Steph would like to invite everyone who attends the 8:00 a.m. service to come to the Rectory for some morning food, fellowship, coffee and conversation on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 8:45 a.m. Please plan to join us.
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Thursday, March 5, 2015 at
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Ladies Night Out will be held on Thursday, March 5th beginning at 6:00 p.m at the home of Tracy Cannon. Tracy's address is: 905 Moss Way. All ladies are invited to attend. Beverages will be provided. Bring a snack to share.
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
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Lunch Bunch will meet Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. There is a volunteer sign-up sheet located in the Parish Hall. Please plan to join us on a Saturday.
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Early Bird Special Ends March 1, 2015.
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If you register for Camp Honey Creek by March 1, you will receive an early registration discount. The normal tuition rate is $430. Register by the end of the month and the rate will be lowered to $405. Don't delay. Register for Honey Creek.
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Sunday, February 22, 2015
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The Stitchers of Love will meet on Sunday, February 22 from 4-6 pm in the Parish Hall. The group is working on prayer shawls, baby blankets, chemo caps and baby caps. Stay as little or as long as you like. Teachers will have needles and yarn, so come learn to knit or crochet! Questions? Pepi Nelson 229-563-3414
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Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd
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We have been so blessed by the Gabard's love and generosity to Christ Church. Their estate auction for personal property and real estate will be held in March.
We have been asked to provide volunteers to help with the auction. The auction will be held online, but there will be an open house on Saturday, March 21 from 10 - 4 and on Sunday, March 22 from 2 - 5.
We have been asked to provide volunteers to be in the rooms of the house, cabin and possibly one other location during the open house. The auction company has recommended a minimum of 25 volunteers to cover this.
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Dominican Night Dinner and Auction
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As we plan for the June 15-22 Dominican Mission Trip, we have scheduled the Dominican Night Dinner and Auction for Thursday, April 16 at the Cotton Corner. Julia and Julius Ariail are in the Dominican Republic until February 23 to attend the Dominican Diocesan Convention and Dominican Development Board meeting as well as to meet with the Priest and his wife who are in charge of the Camp where our mission team stays to refine our work projects for the June trip.When they return, they will post new photographs of the village, the camp and our work projects. For further information about the June trip check here. |
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Sunday, July 5 - Saturday, July 11
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 We are planning a High School Mission trip to New Orleans. We will be leaving on Sunday, July 5 (12:30) and returning on Saturday evening, July 11. It is for rising 8th graders through High School. The focus of the week will be on urban outreach and city renewal. Registrations are due by March 15th. Cost of the trip is $350 per student. (Included in cost: Lodging, meals, construction costs, and programming)
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Before Thursday, April 2nd
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Please bring eggs filled with individually wrapped candy to the church office between now and Thursday, April 2nd (Maundy Thursday). Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11:00 Easter Morning! Many thanks in advance for your generosity!
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AAUW's Sister to Sister Summit
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The Valdosta Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)'s Sister to Sister Summit is set for Saturday, March 7. The Sister to Sister Summit is an annual event where middle school girls from throughout South Georgia come to Valdosta State University's campus for a day of programs on the arts, communication, science and math. Christ Church has been a sponsor of the Sister to Sister Summit in the past. If you are interested in information about the Summit or volunteering, please email Diane Holliman.
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Parish Retreat at Honey Creek
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Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24
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A Parish Retreat has been planned for Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24, 2015. The Retreat will be held at Honey Creek.
- Lodge rooms are $164 for weekend,
- Dormitory rooms are $42 per person for weekend.
- Meal plan is $59 per person (8 and over) for 3 meals on Saturday and 2 meals on Sunday.
Please contact the church office by April 24, 2015, if you plan to attend the Parish Retreat
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G-Force VBS Volunteers Needed
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You're invited to experience God's unstoppable love with Christ Episcopal Church for G-Force VBS!
Join the team on June 8 - 11 as we explore God's love in action. We will need:
- Group Leaders and helpers to help guide children through stations
- Music Leader(s)
- Snack Team Leader and Helpers
- Games Leader and Crew
- Decorating Leader and Helpers
As planning continues, there will also be opportunities to donate any items needed for VBS!
To register as a volunteer, go to VBS Volunteer Registation or contact Stefani Carroll.
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February 21 - February 27
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21 Cliff Baker, Robert Church, Mike Holland
22 Dottie Pitts
23 Dean Failor, Martha Leake
26 Freddie Bajalia
27 Tammy Borders
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Baptismal Anniversaries this week
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February 21 - February 27
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21 Christopher Hanson, Claire Hanson, Joshua Hanson
23 Sarah Parrish
24 Brody Force
25 Emory Warrick, III
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Wedding Anniversaries this week
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February 21 - February 27
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None this week
Please contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday, Baptismal Anniversary, or Wedding Anniversary.
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Brooke Atkins, Katherine Berkman, Charles Boatwright, Bill Bontrager, Sara Bontrager, Pat Bradley, Carrie Brooks, Willie Bunch, Dave Clark, Lydia Coddington, Beverly Cowart, Cheryl Critchfield, Robert Church, Jeff Crawford, Deborah Davis, Jeff Davis, Jackie Dennis, Leroy Dorminy, Elizabeth, Ann Embry, Weston Flail, Melanie Ford, Cindy Foster, Gene and Pam Garner, Gil Gjertsen, Beau Gray, Travis Grove, Karen Gunter, Helen Hartz, Cheryl Hatcher, Laney Hays, Karen Hipsher, Rena Holmes, Charles Hunt, Julie Jackson, Renee Jackson, Vernell Jackson, Linda Justice, Linda Kerr, Barney Knighton, Jerrianne Levy, Brady Lloyd, Bob Matarazzo, Rick McClosky, Mary Louise McRae, Gladys Murphy, Laura Paine, Ella Mae Rawlings, Ellene Reddick, Bernice Roberts, Reva Rollins, David Sandbach, Sr., Edi Shepherd, Pat Sims, Daphne Stacks, Danelle Starling, Kyle Stevenson, Joe Stubbs, Maria Taylor, Sylvia Warrick, Emory Warrick, Sr., Carolyn Watson
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