Christ Church Valdosta Weekly Bulletin
September 18, 2015
In This Issue:

Worship Services
 
September 20: 
         17 Pentecost / Proper 20

Vestry Member of Day:
    Sheri Gravett
 
Coffee Hour Host:
   Vestry
   
Altar Guild: 
   Team 1

Altar Flowers: Given by Marilyn & Monty Miller to the Glory of God in thanksgiving for her anonymous donor family on this third anniversary of Marilyn's kidney transplant.

Tower Flowers: Given by Grif & Lucile Griffin to the Glory of God in honor of their birthdays and anniversary.
 
 8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Nancy Lutsko
Usher - Max Bontrager
 
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Lay Eucharistic Ministers  David
   Sandbach, Molly Stevenson, Jeani
   Synyard
Lay Readers - David Sandbach, Molly
   Stevenson, Steve Roberts
Ushers - John Hiers, Will Hanson, Tom
   Carroll
Acolytes - Nancy Lutsko, Mary Peeples,
   Alexandra Peeples
 
6:00 p.m., Vespers   


Scriptures
First Lesson - Jeremiah 11:18-20
Psalm 54
Second Lesson - James 3:13-4:3, 7-8
Gospel - Mark 9:30-37

Wednesday Evening
6 p.m.
     
Every Thursday
7 a.m.
 
Upcoming Events
September 19: Lunch Bunch
September 25: Morning Bible Study
October 4: Blessing of Animals
October 28: Oktoberfest
Clergy and Staff of 
Christ Episcopal Church

 

The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson

Rector

[email protected]

church office (229) 242-5115

 

 

The Rev. Daniel Shoemake

Associate 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 - Thursday

   9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

   1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

 

   Friday

   9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pledges for 2016
Sunday, November 1, 2015
As you know, we are in the midst of stewardship season here at Christ Church.  Thanks to those of you who have already submitted your pledge!  Pledge cards will be mailed out and are also available in the tower, parish hall and office here at Christ Church.  Your pledges play a vital role in the life and ministry of Christ Church.  If you are pledging we would be most appreciative if you could turn in your pledge cards by November 1 for budget planning purposes-thanks so much!
Sunday School
Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 11:15

Sunday School for all participants (Adults, Children and Youth) will be held on September 20, 2015 at 11:15 a.m.

Friday Morning Bible Study
Friday mornings at 10:30
A Friday morning bible study will be held each Friday morning beginning at 10:30 in the parish hall. 
"The Road to Canterbury"   Series Continues
September 23 - October 21, 2015
Father Dave and Father Dan will continue a Wednesday night teaching series on the basics of Christianity and Anglicanism on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.  We will start the evening with our Wednesday Holy Eucharist at 6:00, followed by dinner at 6:35 and the "The Road to Canterbury" Series will begin at 7:00 p.m. This series is open to the entire congregation. This teaching series will also meet the requirement of an Adult Confirmation Class. For those adults interested in participating in Confirmation on January 10th, please contact Father Dan or the church office. Nursery will be provided from 6 - 8.
Confirmation Classes
Begin this Fall
January 2016 Bishop Benhase will be at Christ Church. Take classes, learn about our faith, and come for confirmation on 1/10/16. 
We are offering classes this Fall to prepare students and adults for the big day. To sign up or for more details contact Fr. Dan  or call the church office (229) 242-5115.
St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of Animals
Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of Animals will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. on the front lawn.
Canterbury Club Meals
Canterbury Club (Episcopal College Ministries) has started up for the fall semester.  We would like to provide dinner for students.  If you are interested in helping provide a meal one night please sign-up in the parish hall, or contact Father Dan
Vestry Meeting
Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 5:30 pm
The Vestry will be meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  All Vestry members are encouraged to attend.
Lunch Bunch
Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch Bunch will meet Saturday, September 19th at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.  We are packing around 125 sack lunches.  Please plan to join us Saturday.
Oktoberfest
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Oktoberfest this year is Wednesday, October 28, with the biergarten opening at 6:30 p.m. and dinner served around 7:00. On the menu: Usinger's bratwurst from Milwaukee, potato salad and tossed salad, sauerkraut and other pickled things, rye bread, and beer and wine. Cost will be $10 per person. Please note that this is an adult gathering, so no nursery will be provided. Since Jane needs to know how many bratwurst to order, please sign up before October 14th. There is a sign-up sheet in the parish hall, or you can email the church office. If you'd like to contribute by bringing potato salad (German or "regular") or sauerkraut, there's a sign-up sheet for that as well in the parish hall. Danke sch�n!
Community Soup Kitchen
Weekdays from 11 am - 1 pm
The Community Soup Kitchen is looking for volunteers to help serve lunch meals each weekday from 11 am - 1 pm.  If you are interested in helping with the Soup Kitchen, please contact Judy DeMott at 242-4104.
The Vineyard
The new articles in the Vineyard this week are: Sermon, September 13, 2015. Older articles are available at the Online Vineyard.
Spotlight from Diocese
The Diocese of Georgia is trying a new communication spotlight. Each week we will publish this announcement here in the Friday Bulletin. Check out this weeks spotlight ministry
Birthdays this week
September 19 - September 25
20 John Bennett, Judy DeMott, Will Hanson
21 Betty Chason, Gnann Moser
23 Monique Bajalia, Paul Leake, Jacquie Thigpen
24 Rick Coleman, Christopher Hanson, Chris May
Baptismal Anniversaries this week
September 19 - September 25
20 Brooks Lovelace
21 Amy Claire Drazdowski
22 Abi Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Katie Wisenbaker
Wedding Anniversaries this week
September 19 - September 25
19 Grif & Lucile Griffin
22 Frank & Diane Corker
24 Jeff & Cathy Hanson
 
Please contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday, Baptismal Anniversary, or Wedding Anniversary. 
Remember in your prayers

Kathy Armstrong, Robert Church, Dave Clark, Beverly Cowart, Frances Crawford, Jerry DeMott, Blake Ellis, Gil Gjertsen, Karen Gunter, Cheryl Hatcher, Laney Hays, Jerriann Levy, Danny Mayer, Bobbie Ann Mitchell, Laura Paine, Ellene Reddick, David Sandbach, Sr., Kathie Stevenson, Suzanne Sullivan, Sylvia Warrick, Emory Warrick, Sr., Mickey Williamson, Mike Willis


Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator
229.242.5115

Christ Episcopal Church is part of the 
Diocese of Georgia.

email us at  office@christchurchvaldosta