December 20:
Advent IV
Vestry Member of Day:
Frances Guice
Altar Guild:
Team 4
8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Rita Hightower
Usher - Max Bontrager
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Sheri Gravett,
Allan Dear, Molly Stevenson
Lay Readers - Molly Stevenson, Allan
Dear, Sheri Gravett
Ushers - John Hiers, Will Hanson, Tom
Carroll
Acolytes - Mike Tanner, Grace Tanner,
Maddie Yarbrough
6:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols
Scriptures
First Lesson - Micah 5:2-5a
Canticle 15
Second Lesson - Hebrews 10:5-10
Gospel - Luke 1:39-55
Wednesday Evening
6 p.m.
Thursday (Christmas Eve)
5:30 p.m.
11:00 p.m. (music starts at 10:30)
Friday (Christmas Day)
10:00 a.m.
Upcoming Events
December 19: Children's Christmas Party
December 20: Lessons and Carols - 6 pm
December 22: Choir Practice - 7 pm
December 23: Decorate Church - 2 pm
H.E.P. Party at Sandbach's - 6:30 pm
December 24: Christmas Eve Services
5:30 pm and 11:00 pm
December 25: Christmas Day Service
10:00 am
December 24-28th: Church Office Closed
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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 - 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.
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Christmas Week Services; Children's Christmas Pageant will be presented Sunday, December 20th as part of the 10:00 service. A Lessons and Carols service will also be held Sunday, December 20th at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. music begins at 10:30 p.m. Christmas Day Service will begin at 10:00 a.m.
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Children's Christmas Party
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Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 10 am - 1 pm
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All children (Pre-k3-5th grade) are invited to join us for a Children's Christmas party on December 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Education Building. Our kids will enjoy decorating cookies, playing games, making a Christmas ornament, observing a Christmas science experiment and, of course, hearing the Christmas story! Those children who will be participating in the Christmas pageant on December 20 will choose costumes and practice, as well. To volunteer or to RSVP, contact Stefani Carroll.
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Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 11:15
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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. Christ Church will offer a Sunday school class in the Office Building the Sundays of Advent to discuss the following topics from this book:
December 20 Prayer - The Rev. Dcn. Patricia Marks (ret.)
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Elections to be held January 3, 2016
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We have eight candidates for the position of Vestry 2018. Each candidate has been asked to answer a few questions and submitted a photo. This information is available here and will be posted in the parish hall.
Nominees are: Jeana Beeland, John Bennett, Stephanie Blevins, Tammy Borders, Sandra Fletcher, Duke Guthrie, Millie Johnson, and Molly Stevenson.
Vestry Elections will be held on January 3, 2016 during the Annual Parish meeting to be held immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. |
Father Dave's Sermon Books
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Father Dave's sermon books (we have a few copies left) are available for purchases in the church office, with all proceeds going toward the 2016 youth mission trip. The cost of each book is $10. |
H.E.P. Party at Sandbach's
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
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H.E.P. Party: Adult Friends and Family Welcome - Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM at David and Elise Sandbach's - 2607 Pebblewood Dr. Please mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy an evening of Christmas Cheer. Please note this is an Adults Only Party (no children). Bring a hors d'oeuvre. |
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 |
The Wednesday night ladies bible study will begin a new 5 week class on January 6. We will be studying Priscilla Shirer's book, Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath. This study will help women learn to cease from activities and busyness and build margin into your life for God. It's a great way to prepare for Lent. For more information, email Tammy Borders or call 229-560-5889. Books are $9.99 + tax and will be distributed by Christmas or they can be purchased at Lifeway.
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Monday, January 11 and 25, 2016 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Have you always wanted to try a yoga class? (But can't touch your toes...not flexible enough??) All you need is a willing spirit.
Kelly Turner is a 200 RYT instructor that has been teaching regularly for the past six years. Please join her for FREE yoga in the Parish Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m Monday, January 11, and January 25, 2016. Open to all.
Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and towel (yoga blocks and strap:optional).
As with any exercise regimen, please consult first with your physician.
Any questions may be directed to Kelly at 229-560-6285. Namaste! |
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.
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December 19 - December 25
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19 Nathaniel Balanis
20 Mary Tunison
21 Krystle Black
22 Cate Johnson
25 Jesus Christ
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Baptismal Anniversaries this week
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December 19 - December 25
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19 Grace Tanner, Ben Warren
20 Blake Yarbrough
23 Ellis Moser
24 Emory Warrick, Jr.
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Wedding Anniversaries this week
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December 19 - December 25
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19 Ron & Pat Bezona, Richard & Robin Coleman,
Sandy & Elise Sandbach
21 Jimmy & Ingrid Carroll
23 Emory & Sylvia Warrick
24 Gene & Sandra Seago
Please contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday, Baptismal Anniversary, or Wedding Anniversary.
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Gay Alvarez, Kathy Armstrong, Freddie Bajalia, Robert Church, Dave Clark, Beverly Cowart, Frances Crawford, Jerry DeMott, Blake Ellis, Gil Gjertsen, Gage Greneker, Cheryl Hatcher, Laney Hays, Larry, Jerriann Levy, Danny Mayer, Bobbie Ann Mitchell, David Sandbach, Sr., Jack Spencer, Kathie Stevenson, Suzanne Sullivan, Sylvia Warrick, Emory Warrick, Sr., Mike Willis, Cherie Anne Whiddon
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