Christ Church Valdosta Weekly Bulletin
December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas!
In This Issue:

Worship Services
 
December 27: 
         Christmas I

Vestry Member of Day:
    Bill Querin
    
Coffee Hour Host:
    Phyllis Holland

Altar Guild: 
   Team 5

8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Allan Dear
Usher - Max Bontrager
 
10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Julia Ariail,
   Tammy Borders, Mike Tanner
Lay Readers - Mike Holland, Rena
    Nelson, Rita Hightower
Ushers - Al Turner, Larry Wisenbaker
Acolytes - Phyllis Holland, Alexandra Peeples, Liza May, Karen May
   
  
6:00 p.m. Vespers - Office Chapel


Scriptures
First Lesson - Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 147:13-21
Second Lesson - 
             Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Gospel - John 1:1-18

Wednesday Evening
6 p.m.
     
Each Thursday 
7:00 a.m.
 
Upcoming Events

December 28th: Office Closed
December 31st: Office Closing at noon
January 1: Office Closed
January 3: Annual Meeting - Vestry
                 Elections
January 10: Bishop Benhase - 
                   (only a 10:00 service)
Clergy and Staff of 
Christ Episcopal Church

 

The Rev. Dr. Dave Johnson

Rector

dave@christchurchvaldosta.org

church office (229) 242-5115

 

 

The Rev. Daniel Shoemake

Associate Rector

daniel@christchurchvaldosta.org

church office (229) 242-5115

 

 

Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator

office@christchurchvaldosta.org 

church office (229) 242-5115

 

Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
books@christchurchvaldosta.org 

bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616 

 

Stefani Carroll

s.carroll@sunsetfarmfoods.com 

Director of Children's Ministry

church office (229) 242-5115

 

Angela Duncan, Music Director

music@christchurchvaldosta.org  

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. - 12:00 p.m.
Vestry 2018 Nominees
Elections to be held January 3, 2016
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.

Absentee Ballots will be available from the Church Office or Frances Guice. 
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
Friday, January 1, 2016
Come join us for the 31st birding/eating celebration of the New Year at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge this January 1, 2016. Meet us there or join up at 8 a.m. in the Christ Church parking lot to form a caravan. We'll see the many ducks, wading birds, and bald eagles that winter at St. Marks.  Bring food to share for a noon picnic.  In mid-afternoon we'll head to Wakulla Springs for a boat tour and hope to see manatees along with the many birds and gators there.  We'll end the day with a seafood dinner at Spring Creek Restaurant.  Come for all or part of the day. Call Phyllis Hiers (244-5942) for more information. 
Women's Bible Study
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.
Introduction to YOGA
Monday, January 11 and 25, 2016 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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 Vineyard
The new articles in the Vineyard this week are: Sermon, December 20, 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
December 26 - January 1
26 Melanie Ford
31 Susan Chamberlain
1 Avery Shoemake
Baptismal Anniversaries this week
December 26 - January 1
26 Walter Hobgood, Haley Waites
29 Beth Curtis
Wedding Anniversaries this week
December 26 - January 1
26 Buddy & Dottie Pitts
30 Julius & Julia Ariail, Tal & Norma Barnidge
 
Please contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday, Baptismal Anniversary, or Wedding Anniversary. 
Remember in your prayers
Gay Alvarez, Kathy Armstrong, Robert Church, Dave Clark, Beverly Cowart, Frances Crawford, Jerry DeMott, Blake Ellis, Gil Gjertsen, Gage Greneker, Cheryl Hatcher, Laney Hays, Kayla LaMere, 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

The family of Dennis Rollins (Stepfather of Melissa Carter) 

Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator
229.242.5115

Christ Episcopal Church is part of the 
Diocese of Georgia.
email us at  office@christchurchvaldosta