Christ Church Valdosta Weekly Bulletin
October 23, 2015
In This Issue:

Worship Services
 
October 25: 
         22 Pentecost / Proper 25

Vestry Member of Day:
    Larry Wisenbaker
 
Coffee Hour Host:
   Pat Bezona and Helen Tucker
   
Altar Guild: 
   Team 1

Altar Flowers: Given by Joan and Allan Dear to the Glory of God in memory of Joan's sister, Sandy Stevenson.
 
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Martha Leake
Usher - Max Bontrager
 
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Sheri Gravett,
   Allan Dear, Molly Stevenson
Lay Readers - Molly Stevenson, Merrill
   Guice, Sheri Gravett
Ushers - Al Turner, Larry Wisenbaker
Acolytes - John David Greneker, Molly
   Stevenson, Paul Stevenson
 
6:00 p.m. Vespers (Gabard Building)


Scriptures
First Lesson - Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm 126
Second Lesson - Hebrews 7:23-28
Gospel - Mark 10:46-52

Wednesday Evening
6 p.m.
     
Every Thursday
7 a.m.
 
Upcoming Events

October 28: Oktoberfest
November 1: Pledge Cards Due
November 7: Lunch Bunch
November 8: UTO Offering
November 9: Ladies Night Out 
November 15: Parish Picnic
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 have been 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, October 25, 2015 at 11:15
Sunday School will be held on October 25, 2015 at 11:15 a.m. in the Gabard Building.
Friday Morning Bible Study
The Friday Morning Bible Study will be held on October 30th from 10:30 to 11:30 in the parish hall. 
Book Signing
Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
The Turner Center for the Arts is holding a book signing for Father Dave's latest book of collected sermons, The Grace of God Has Appeared, at 6:00PM on Thursday, November 5th.
Ladies Night Out
Monday, November 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
Ladies Night Out will be held on Monday, November 9th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Jeana Beeland.  Jeana's address is: 1088 Ridge Rd.  All ladies are invited to attend.  Beverages will be provided.  Bring a snack to share. 
Parish Picnic at Buckhead
Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.
Annual Parish Picnic will be held this year at Buckhead in Quitman. (Take Hwy 84 to Quitman, turn left at Cass Burch Dodge (Highland Drive) go 4 miles then turn left on Dewey Rd (dirt) go about 1.4 miles Buckhead gate is on the left). The Men in Blue will be cooking the main course - please bring a side or desert to share.
Church Parking Lots
Christ Church needs the spaces in our parking lots for church business and services, and so we have begun towing vehicles that are parked in our parking lots for non-Christ Church related business.  If you are parking in the church lot for a day outing and do not have an Episcopal shield sticker or parking permit, please stop by the church office to get one-obviously we do not want to tow vehicles that belong to Christ Church members.  Because we want all our members and guests to be able to find a parking spot when they come to the church, we have to have a way to monitor our lots.  We thank you for your understanding and help.
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
Lunch Bunch
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch Bunch is will be on Saturday, November 7th.

This is a lunch bunch ministry to children on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays who live in the HUD projects (60-90) or Ora Lee West (30). We make bag lunches for an hour then deliver.
We always need help.

It is a one hour commitment either making sandwiches, stuffing bags, delivering, or all three.

If you cannot come, you can always donate to the ministry (pays for food we can't get at food bank) or bring fruit cups (we always need them).

This ministry is a wonderful way to show Christ's love to children. As a result of our partnership with the Food Bank and contributions of food/money from our congregation, the church budget is not burdened by this ministry.
  
Please join us, on any 1st or 3rd Saturday. 

Foyer Groups (Supper Club)
Foyer Groups are being formed and will be starting up soon. For newcomers, or anyone not familiar with Foyer Groups - it is like a supper club.  The groups will meet every other month (six times a year) in a different member's home, or a restaurant, or even the parish hall.  This is a great way for newcomers to meet fellow parishioners.  It is open to singles and couples, young and old (adults only).  For more information or to sign up, contact Sallie Honeycutt or (417) 294-7796.
Advent Opportunity
Begins Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 11:15
Christ Church will be joining other churches in the Diocese of Georgia this Advent in reading former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams' book Being Christian during.  Christ Church will offer a Sunday school class the four Sundays of Advent to discuss the following topics from this book:
     November 29 Baptism
     December 6 Bible
     December 13 Eucharist
     December 20 Prayer
Williams writes "the book looks at what these activities tell us about the essence of Christian life and what kind of people we might hope to become in the community where these things are done."
You do not have to read the book to attend the sessions.  The book can be purchased from Amazon for $8.70.  For additional information, contact Maggie Roberts.
The Vineyard
The new articles in the Vineyard this week are: Sermon, October 18, 2015. Older articles are available at the Online Vineyard.
Spotlight from Diocese
The Diocese of Georgia is sharing a new communication spotlight.  Each week we will publish this announcement in the Friday Bulletin.  Check out this weeks spotlight ministry.
Birthdays this week
October 24 - October 30
27 Jordon Jackson
29 Emily Johnson
Baptismal Anniversaries this week
October 24 - October 30
28 Melanie Ford, Emory Warrick, Sr.
Wedding Anniversaries this week
October 24 - October 30
None this week
 
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, Ron Bezona, Robert Church, Dave Clark, Beverly Cowart, Frances Crawford, Jerry DeMott, Blake Ellis, Gil Gjertsen, Gage Greneker, 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