Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 
September 21, 2014  


 
This Week At Christchurch
Sunday, September 21

Holy Eucharist: 9:30 a.m.

  

Fr. John-Michael van Dyke+

Sermon Series: Last Words for the Rest of Your Life  
"Are You Keeping the True Faith?"
Read the special preview, Spiritus Gladius, here 

Sunday School:  11:00 a.m. - Canterbury Hall 

"Til Death Us Do Part" Marriage Series continues.

Special Guests: Drs. Judy & Allen Stewart   

Women's Sunday School Class: Will not meet today due to Women's Conference in Florida  


180Youth Group
:  5:30-7:15 p.m. -
dinner, worship, message & group game 

  

Wednesday, September 24        

Puppet Team Practice:  5:15-6:30 p.m. - Chi Rho House

Children's Program5:30 p.m. - Cottage 2

Chancel Choir Practice5:30 p.m. - Choir Room

Salt & Light Education Program: 5:45 p.m. - Canterbury Hall
"Partnering with God Today" - discussion led by Fr. Rusty DeMoss+
Salt & Light Supper:  6:30 p.m. Canterbury Hall   

  

Thursday, September 25 

EARLY CHRISTIANS: Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study:   

 11th floor - Goode Building/ Jackson Hospital - Breakfast 7:00 a.m. 

      

Women's Enrichment Ministry: Thursdays from 9:30-11:30a.m. Canterbury Hall (childcare provided for children 4 and under).   

We are studying Living Your Truest Identity by Graham Cooke.   

Facilitated by Kim Dennis, Ginny Haynes, Dee Mooty, and Bonnie Waters. Workbooks will be available for purchase.  

 

Upcoming 

HarvestFest Tickets!! Tickets go on sale before and after church next Sunday, September 28th. $5 per person or $20 per family.

Please join us on Sunday, October 5, at 4:00 p.m., as we gather in the Garden of the Cross for our traditional "Blessing of the Animals" in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. All creatures great and small are welcome, but please have dogs on leashes! The offering (money or pet food) will be designated for the Montgomery Humane Society. Bring your folding chairs and join us on the lawn!

Young Adults/Young Families Ministry:  Tailgate Party at Victoria & Jason Wells', Saturday, October 11, time TBD.

Christchurch Chancel Choir is in need of two sopranos for our wonderful choir. Please call Margaret Cauthen at 387-0566, ext. 217, if you are interested. 

Worship Team This Sunday
Lector: Harold Albritton
Chalicists: Leigh Parker and Trey Starke
Crucifer: T.A. Sluis
Server: Liz Clements
Torch Bearers: Lauren Oates and Anthony Turner
Flag Bearers: Sarah Grace Daniel and Trey Hawkins
Greeters: Jeff and Becky Pollard
Ushers: David Dennis, Warren Philips, Josh Davis and Gene Crane
Altar Guild: Pamela Swan, Lucy Moody and Melissa Leisy
Media: David Wilder
Healing Prayer Team: Martha Moore, Tom Derickson, Janette Boyd and Prim Brown
Sunday - Adult Christian Education


Credo Class
 'Til Death Us Do Part. The central, most essential, basic unit of our society is being threatened today in ways most of us would never have even begun to imagine 10 years ago: the family. Integral to the family is Marriage. In this special series, to which the whole congregation is invited to attend, we will learn why and how marriage is a vital gift from God. Led by Fr. Rusty DeMoss and Special Invited Guests

September 21: Communication in Marriage. Drs. Judy and Allen Stewart
September 28: The Attack on Marriage and Attempts to Redefine It. Prof. Adam MacLeod
October 5: The Oprah Show! What Makes a Marriage Work?! Judy and Tom Derickson and Norma and Jerry Tonnell, interviewed by Fr. Rusty DeMoss
October 12: The Societal Implications of Marriage. Prof. Adam MacLeod

Women's Bible Study
 Hidden Treasure Room |  11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Begins September 14

***Not meeting September 21 due to Women's conference,
Jacksonville, Florida.***

Ephesians. "To the praise of His glory" (Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14)! We will rejoice as we study "The royal capstone of the Epistles." Jesus is our majestic LORD: Redeemer, Resurrected Lord, our Peacemaker, the Chief Cornerstone, the Treasure, the Giver of ministry gifts, our Victor, our Husband, Mighty in battle. Come study as the Holy Spirit reveals the true Giver of the Word, Jesus. Facilitated by Alice DeMoss
GIG News

Many thanks to everyone who helped make our 5th Saturday, Labor Day cookout for the homeless at Reality and Truth Mission Center a success:  Guy and Lauren Hood, Jennifer Smith, Helen Thompson, Bethany Gamma, Lynn Gamma, David and Lyle Wilder, Martha Moore, Martha Ann Cole, Dot Brown, Dick Amberg, Bob and Marion Smith, Ginny and Oliver Haynes, Bob and Sally Ashurst, Charles and Sheila Edmondson.  And a special thanks to Pam of Reality and Truth for the devotional and message she shared with all of us!

We are looking for something special to do between now and our 5th Saturday, Alabama-Auburn Tailgate on November 29th at Reality and Truth Mission Center.  So, mark your calendars for November 29th and watch for another outreach opportunity for the members of Christchurch to show that Love is what Love does!!

Wednesday Night "Salt and Light"
Canterbury Hall
5:45 p.m. Ministry Program
6:30 p.m. Supper

God is Closer Than You Think.
Intimacy with God is what we long for - and what He longs for with us. In this 6-week study, popular author John Ortberg will lead us on a journey that will help you Experience God's presence in the busy matrix of your life Hear God speak in ways you understand Discover God's desire to be with you in this moment. Discussion led by Fr. Rusty.

September 24: "Partnering with God Today"
October 1: "Listening to the Voice of God"
October 8: "God Wants a Relationship with You"
October 15: "Heaven Breaking Through"

 

Women's Bible Studies
Sunday Morning Women's Bible Study
Hidden Treasure Room |  11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Begins September 14 -- Not meeting September 21 due to Women's conference, Jacksonville, Florida.
Ephesians. "To the praise of His glory" (Ephesians 1:6, 12, 14)! We will rejoice as we study "The royal capstone of the Epistles." Jesus is our majestic LORD: Redeemer, Resurrected Lord, our Peacemaker, the Chief Cornerstone, the Treasure, the Giver of ministry gifts, our Victor, our Husband, Mighty in battle. Come study as the Holy Spirit reveals the true Giver of the Word, Jesus. Facilitated by Alice DeMoss

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Canterbury Hall
Begins September 25 through October 30
Women's Enrichment kicks off with a six weeks Bible study entitled Living Your Truest Identity by Graham Cooke. Childcare for children 4 and under will be provided. Workbook $10. Facilitated by Ginny Haynes and Bonnie Waters.

Monday Evening Women's Bible Study
6:00 p.m.
Upper Room
Begins September 29
Women's Enrichment kicks off with a new six-week study, with video and discussion, entitled Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed - A Study of David. Featuring Authors Kay Arthur, Beth Moore and Priscilla Shirer. Workbook available, $15.
Facilitated by Judy Derickson.
Blessing of the Animals
Please join us on Sunday, October 5, as we gather in the Garden of the Cross for our traditional "Blessing of the Animals" in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. All creatures great and small are welcome, but please have dogs on leashes! The offering (money or pet food) will be designated for the Montgomery Humane Society. Bring your folding chairs and join us on the lawn!
Catechesis Corner
On a monthly basis we will be sharing information about our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.
 
For several weeks we have been preparing the Atria for the children starting back September 7th.  Parents, you are always welcome to visit any of our Atria on Sundays. You may be wondering how these materials help the religious life of the children? Taking a tour, even if you have been in the Atrium before, will help you see all the materials your child/grandchild will be working with this year.  

Prayer

When we have our orientation September 7th we will focus on our prayer space.  We believe it is important that we have a place set up for the children for prayer. They are welcome to bring their own Bibles in the Atrium.  

We are looking forward to your children this year in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd!!
Puppet Team News

W.O.R.D. Puppet Team Parent Meeting & Training:  Sunday, September 21, 12:00-3:00 p.m.  Lunch provided.   

 

Parent Meeting:  12:00-12:30 p.m.  Everyone meet in Chi Rho House in Children's Church.

 

Call Margie Stuart at 387-0566 x 209 for more information.

Covenant Groups
The Little Kneeler That Could
Due to publishing problems, the book will be delayed.

The evaluation copy looks great, so this will be a wonderful addition to your library.

 

From the ACNA Catechism
10. Is there any other way of salvation?

No. The Apostle Peter said of Jesus, "There is salvation in no one else" (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the only one who can save me and reconcile me to God. (1 Timothy 2:5)

Access the Catechism on the ACNA page here .

 

Here are the Scripture references:

 

Acts 4:12 (ESV)
12  And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

1 Timothy 2:5 (ESV)
5  For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

"Tech Talk"
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Give us Your strength for the journey, Lord, for we've begun the race but are far from the finish. You Who have brought us to this new day, lead us onward, for we want to follow.

Give us the faith to fight the good fight, for with You we know we cannot lose.
 
Give us the peace that knows we're not alone, for Your Son walks with us.

Give us the grace to see each step taken as part of a greater Plan, for it's Your will that we seek.

And as we keep the faith to the end of our journey, may we always remember why we began.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.



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Its unceasing mission:
To be a light in the world, a city set on a hill;
To keep the faith delivered once for all to the saints;
To offer new life and ancient truth.

To be a place where:


Saints are made
and fishing taught;

love's displayed
as souls are caught;

hearts are mended
and faith upbuilt;

all befriended,
freed from guilt;

holy fires by Spirit lit
and
bright hopes raised
by Holy Writ;

Jesus praised
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to share His cup,
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lives lifted up:
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In God's delight Christ is here!

"Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine:
Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus forever. Amen."


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334-387-0566, ext. 204

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334-387-0566, ext. 215
  
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Music Ministry
334-387-0566, ext. 217

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Children's Ministry
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Puppet Ministry
334-387-0566 ext. 209

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