Third Sunday After the Epiphany  
January 25, 2015  


 
This Week At Christchurch
Sunday, January 25
Holy Eucharist:  9:30 a.m.
Mr. John Riley

Sunday School:  11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 28
Puppet Team Practice:  5:15-6:30 p.m. - Chi Rho House

Salt & Light Children's Program 5:30 p.m. - Cottage 2

Chancel Choir Practice:  5:30 p.m. - Choir Room
Salt & Light Education Class:  5:45 p.m. - Canterbury Hall
Fr. Rusty DeMoss+
Salt & Light Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Canterbury Hall

Thursday, January 29
EARLY CHRISTIANS: Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study: 11th floor - Goode Building/ Jackson Hospital - Breakfast 7:00 a.m.

Friday, January 30 - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 31 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Raising Boys and Girls - Canterbury Hall
LAST WEEK FOR TICKETS

Upcoming
Monday Evening Women's Bible Study: Begins February 2. 6:00 p.m. Upper Room. Women's Enrichment kicks off with a new six-week session, entitled Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess by Vicki Courtney.
Workbook available, $12.
For more information, contact Judy Derickson, 220-5839.

Women's Enrichment Bible Study resumes on Thursday, February 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Canterbury Hall.
Contact Ginny Haynes for more information.  Contact  Cindy McLaughlin for childcare reservations.

Holy Chow! Thursday, February 12, 6:00 p.m., KARAOKE NIGHT at the home of Merrily and David Brewer, 218 Hunter Trail.
Bring a covered dish and come join us for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship.
Worship Team This Sunday
Lector: Jennifer Sluis
Chalicists: Mark Wilkerson and David Dennis
Crucifer: John Sluis
Server: T.A. Sluis
Torch Bearers: Elliott Steinwinder and Mary Emily Byrd
Flag Bearers: Virginia Anderson and Jon Everett Dennis
Greeters: Bess and Fred Blackmon
Ushers: Brad Griffin, Rick Murchison, Chris Dubberly and Warren Philips
Altar Guild: Lee Adams, Coralyth Adams and Alice Rainer
Media: Tim Placke
Healing Prayer Team: Ginny Haynes, Bonnie Waters, Lauren Hood and Dee Mooty
Sunday - Adult Christian Education

Credo Class:
Discipleship Series: Learning to Walk Like Jesus. Over the next four Sundays, we will examine what is means to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow and "walk like" Him. Using the That the World May Know video curriculum with host Ray vander Laan, we will journey to the Holy Land, walk where Jesus and His disciples walked, and learn the cost, depth and joy of discipleship. Today: The Most Unlikely Disciple, Paul. From Christian hater to Christian maker, St. Paul is one of the most profound of all disciples. We will discover his passion to share his faith with both Jew and Gentile. We will see his intense devotion to God as he slowly discovers God's will for his life and work. We will learn from his Jewish way of sharing the message of Jesus that would change the world. And we will be challenged to imitate Paul's willingness to place God's plans and desires ahead of his own. Discussion facilitated by David Berenguer.

Women's Bible Study - W.O.W Class:
Hidden Treasure Room: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
The Nature of God. This study by popular Christian author and speaker Graham Cooke challenges us to look again at our understanding of Who God is. Many people's image of Him is flawed, yet what we think about God is the single most important thing in our spiritual journey. God wants us to be confident in Him and in His love for us. Upgrade your image of God, to live a life of faith and conviction. Led by Alice DeMoss.

The Damascus Road Class: Open to all men.
What is Essential for Christian Faith and Life - Concerning Sacraments. Led by Guy Hood and Bill Llewellyn. Chi Rho House.

Relevance Class:
The Relevance of Exodus - Join us as we embark on a journey unlike any other in the Bible, because it begins with God's mighty hand releasing His people from captivity. Come and see how God leads, teaches, and protects those He calls His own; which, includes you and me. Bible study with discussion. Facilitated by George Mardre. Choir Room
Salt and Light
WEDNESDAY NIGHT "SALT AND LIGHT"
Canterbury Hall January 28
5:45 p.m. Ministry Program / 6:30 p.m. Supper
Canterbury Hall: 5:45 p.m.

The Grave Robber: How Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible. In this special Epiphany series, we will join the Rev. Mark Batterson, pastor of the National Community Church in Washington, D.C., on a remarkable journey to the Holy Land, to the very spots Jesus chose to reveal His power through miraculous signs. We will hear true stories of modern-day miracles and will see brought to light the countless everyday miracles we take for granted - miracles that point us toward the One Who healed the sick, calmed the storm, and yes, even raised the dead. Miracles are not simply something Jesus did in the past; they're something He wants to do now, in the present. If you long to see God work in miraculous ways in your life, you will love this faith-building, lifegiving teaching. DVD study, Discussion led by Fr. Rusty.
Wednesday Night Children's Program
Grades K-6th grade (those not on puppet team): Join us for "Wednesday Night at the Movies" on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday nights of each month in Cottage 2. We will be showing "What's in the Bible?" from Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer.

Grades K- 3rd : Choir practice for the Celebration Choir meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday nights of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in The Hidden Treasure Room on the second floor of the church.
Raising Boys and Girls - January 30-31, 2015
 
From the ACNA Catechism
26. What is Holy Scripture?
Holy Scripture is "God's Word written" (Articles of Religion, 20), given by the Holy Spirit through prophets and apostles as the revelation of God and his acts in human history, and is therefore the Church's final authority in all matters of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16)

Access the Catechism on the ACNA page here.

Here are the Scripture references:

2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV)
16  All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
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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
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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:
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The Rev. Rusty DeMoss+
Associate Rector 
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Ben Cheney

Student Ministry

334-387-0566, ext. 215

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Margaret Cauthen
Music Ministry
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Cindy McLaughlin
Children's Ministry
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Margie Stuart
Puppet Ministry
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Tara Harris
Director of Child Care
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Hope Mardre

Director of Chi Rho Kids
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Executive Assistant
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