The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 21, 2016  


 
This Week At Christchurch
 Saturday, August 20 
Pork n Pie:
White Elephant Sale - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
BBQ (pickup or eat-in) - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Overflow 2016:  7:00-9:00 p.m. Frazer United Methodist Church
 
Sunday, August 21  
Festival of Christchurch
Chancel Choir Rehearsal:
  8:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist:
  9:30 a.m.
Children's Church & Jr. Worship
: 9:30 a.m.
Ministry Fair:  11:00 a.m. to Noon  - Canterbury Hall
Youth: Elevate - 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 23
Youth Bible Study: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - upstairs Youth area
 
Wednesday, August 24 
Celebration Choir Practice:  5:30-6:00 p.m. - Hidden Treasure
Pre-Children's Ministry:  5:30-6:00 p.m. - Cottage 2
Puppet Team Practice (current team): 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Chi Rho House
Chancel Choir Practice: 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
Children's Classes:  6:00-7:00 p.m. - Cottage 2
Adult Formation Classes:  6:00-7:00 p.m.  - various locations throughout the church
Youth Gathering:  6:00-7:00 p.m.  -Youth Cafe
Parish Supper:  7:00-7:30 p.m. - Canterbury Hall

Thursday, August 25 
Early Christians (Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study)
6:45-7:45 a.m. 11th floor of the Goode Building/Jackson Hospital
Tea with the Rector:  8:30-10:00 a.m.
Women's Bible Study: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands
Nursery provided, please RSVP to Cindy McLaughlin at
[email protected], to make a childcare reservation.
For more information, please contact Ginny Haynes(301-3383) or
Kim Dennis (782-1288).  Workbooks available for $12 

Upcoming 
Youth Confirmation Classes: begin Sunday, August 28
Worship Team This Sunday
Verger: David Berenguer
Acolyte Master: Rick Oates
Lectors and Chalice Bearers: Chris Waller, David Dennis, Bryan McLaughlin and Bob Smith
Crucifer: Anthony Turner
Server: Elliott Steinwinder
Gospel Torch Bearers: Logan and Cole Hines
Cross Torch Bearers: Caroline Yancy and Grant Butler
Greeters: Prim Brown and Dell Walter
Ushers: Roger Burnett, Brad Griffin, David Williams and Eric Leisy
Altar Guild: Cyndi Hill, Jackie Waller, and Kim Craven
Flower Guild Team: Sandy Hill, Jackie Butler and Linda Bedsole
Media: Steve Long and Tim Placke
Prayer Team: Janette Boyd, Tom Derickson, Sally Ashurst and Martha Ann Cole
Sunday - Adult Christian Education


No Adult, Children's or Youth Sunday School on Sunday, August 21, 2016

Join us at the Ministry Fair in Canterbury Hall
Children's Chatter
Nursery (During the Worship Service): Birth to 4 years old downstairs near Canterbury Hall

Children's Worship Service:
Children's Church: 5 years old through 3rd grade Chi Rho House. (follow the crucifer and return to join family at the Peace)
Junior Worship: 4th grade through 6th grade Emmaus room upstairs.
They will return to join their families at the Peace.

Sunday School
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No Children's Sunday School this Sunday, August 21, 2016
Join us at the Ministry Fair
Student Ministry
Look at the calendar for specific details.

Sunday School: No Sunday School on August 21 due to Ministry Fair activities.

Sunday Night: Elevate - Tonight please join us from 5:30-7:30pm (our usual school-year times) in the Emmaus Room for a night of games, worship, and a message from God's Word. Dinner will be provided!

Rooted Bible Study: Every Tuesday from 6-7pm, we're meeting in the Youth Caf� and then breaking into small groups as we go through topics in the Bible, using movie clips as jumping off points! All students 7th grade and older are invited!
Acolyte Training
This Sunday we will have training for the crucifers and servers after the service.
Our Acolyte Master, Rick Oates, will host a training session for these acolytes from 11:00 a.m. to Noon on Sunday, August 21. For more information please contact him at [email protected] or (334) 300-5189.
Pork n' Pie
Please remember Pork n' Pie this Saturday, August 20.

The volunteers have put in a lot of hours getting ready for this event. Come on out and enjoy the White Elephant Sale, the Bake Sale and Silent Auction.
Adult Education Plans
Sundays:
Beginning August 28th
*Credo Class -The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament
*Relevance Class - Bible Study and discussion.
*Damascus Road (Men's Class) - The Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything
*Women's Class - Praying the Names of God: An Invitation to Encounter the Living God

Beginning September 11th
*Financial Peace University - Biblical, Practical Steps to Get from Where You Are to Where You've Dreamed You Could Be

Mondays:
Beginning September 12th
*Women's Enrichment - An Evening Study of Scripture for the Women of Christchurch. 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Wednesdays:
Beginning August 24th
*What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Through the Apostles' Creed
*Onward: Learning How to Engage the Culture Without Losing the Gospel
*Embrace the Journey: An Anglican Understanding of Aging, Dying, and End-of-Life Issues
*Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: Engaging Muslims with the Gospel of Christ

Thursdays:
Beginning August 25th
*Early Christians (Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study) - 6:45 - 7:45am - 11th floor of the Goode Building/Jackson Hospital
*Women's Bible Study -The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands By Lysa Terkeurst.10:00- 11:30am. Nursery provided, please RSVP to Cindy McLaughlin, [email protected], to make a childcare reservation. For more information, please contact Kim Dennis, 782-1288. Workbooks available for $12.00.
Come to Israel in 2017!
You are warmly invited to join Fr. Andrew & Mimi Rowell on a thrilling pilgrimage to Israel, January 15-26, 2017! We will walk in the footsteps of Jesus, spending considerable time along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and in Jerusalem. We will also visit major Biblical-era sites such as Mount Carmel, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Masada and the Dead Sea. The approximate cost per person will be $4,000.00, which includes all flights, all travel, guides and admissions in Israel,  and a daily breakfast and dinner. This price assumes double occupancy, with an additional supplement for those wanting a single room to themselves. There is also a "land only" cost if you'd like to use frequent flyer miles for the trip.

Please sign up by emailing Marty Nanfeldt at [email protected]. A deposit of $500 is due by September 1 and four classes will be held in the late Fall of 2016 to prepare us for the things we will see and experience and to bring us together in friendship and love before we go. Non-Christchurch members are welcome to join - so bring your friends from outside our church to come along!
W.O.R.D. Puppet Team
Mandatory parents meeting!
All team member parents meet beginning at 12:00 p.m, September 11th, in the Chi Rho House (will last about 30 minutes).

Puppet Team training!
Who? All current puppet team members and rising 4th graders & up interested in joining the puppet team ministry.
What? New members will have an orientation and will learn basic puppetry skills. Existing members will work on advanced puppetry skills.
When? Sunday, September 11th, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch Provided
Where? The Sheepfold Children's Church Chi Rho House

For more information email Cindy McLaughlin at [email protected] or call at 387-0566, ext. 210
Upcoming Summer Events
August 20 Pork & Pie
August 21 Festival of Christchurch and Ministry Fair
August 24 Wednesday night activities resume
August 25 Thursday morning activities resume
August 28 Youth Confirmation begins
September 11 Puppet Team Orientation
Financial Peace University
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University

PREVIEW CLASS
August 28th at 4:00pm in Canterbury Hall

NINE WEEK COURSE
Begins September 11th
4:00pm-6:00pm in Canterbury Hall
Childcare Provided
Registration is $93.00 per family
For more information, please contact Dinah or Price McLemore
220-8398 (Dinah) 220-8397 (Price)
Online Pictorial Directory
Did you know we have an online pictorial directory?

Go to www.christchurchxp.net
In the extreme upper right (in tiny letters) click on 'member log in'
Click on 'need a log-in'
In a few days, it will be activated.

Then ....
Go back into the member log-in area
Click on 'directories' on the left side of red bar
Choose 'directories' from drop-down menu
Choose 'print an individual directory with photos'
Click on  'VIEW Directory'  in the center
Voila!

Send photos to Maribeth Lambert to add or replace a photo.
[email protected]
Family pictures and/or individual pictures
It's easy to do, so don't wait for the perfect picture. Just do it!
You can replace it any time.

Editor's note: I just created a new account and received the password setup email in a few minutes. I followed the link, added a password, and discovered all the online information. It is easy, so please try it.
Need Healing or Intercession?
Our Prayer Ministry is available to pray with/for you every Sunday during Communion, at the northwest or northeast transept window. Please avail yourself of their willingness and help. All prayer requests are confidential. 
Christchurch Church Nametags
If you would like to order one of the permanent magnetic name tags, please contact Larry or Leanne Cornwell, 277-4654, or email your request to [email protected]. The cost is $7 per name tag, payable at the time of the order.
Upcoming Baptismal Dates
If you are interested in Baptism, please contact Ginger Richardson for more information, 387-0566, ext. 201

November 6
: All Saints'
January 8: The Baptism of the Lord
From the ACNA Catechism
107. What is required of you when you come to be baptized?
Repentance, in which I turn away from sin; and faith, in which I turn to Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord and embrace the promises that God makes to me in this sacrament. (Acts 2:38)

Access the Catechism on the ACNA page here.

Here are the Scripture references.

Acts 2:38 (ESV)
38  And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Christchurch YouTube Channel
The Christchurch YouTube channel continues to grow! Our own Ben Cheney has been adding all sorts of material for your encouragement!  We hope you will take advantage of these resources. 
 
There are sermons. Listen again, catch up on what you missed, and share them with others. See what color vestments are being worn this season. 
There are classes. Ever wonder what the book of Romans is all about? Need to learn more about the Nicene Creed? Study God's Word with Christchurch.
There are student ministry videos. Ever wonder what "Messy Games" are? The answer is on the channel!

To discover all the content, please click on this link.

New: Keep up with sermons and teachings with our podcast and YouTube offerings!
Search for Christchurch Montgomery on YouTube and in the iTunes store, or check the "Media" tab on our website for links to a host of audio and video resources!
Vestry Members
Class of 2016
Cheney Haugabook
Kristy Hawkins
Hope Mardre
Trey Starke

Class of 2017
Judy Derickson
Ricky Mims
Rick Oates (Junior Warden)
Steve Worth (Senior Warden)

Class of 2018
Aaron Cobb
Kim Dennis
Ginny Haynes
Jeff Pollard
We Have Photos!









See our Facebook page here
or the Christchurch XP Youth Group Page here
for more photos!

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me." -  John 14:6
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This Week's XPerience:
This Week At Christchurch
Worship Team
Sunday School - Adults
Children's Chatter
Student Ministry
Acolytes
Pork n' Pie
Adult Education Plans
Israel Trip
W.O.R.D. Team News
Summer Events
Financial Peace University
Online Directory
Prayer Team
XP Nametags
Baptism Dates
ACNA Catechism
XP Youtube Channel
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Prayer For Christchurch



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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+CHRISTCHURCH+
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
as bread is broken,

to share His cup,
that grace be spoken;

lives lifted up:
the blind find sight,
the lost brought near,
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."


Ephesians 3:20-21


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334-387-0566, ext. 206

The Rev. Damon L. Gibbs+ 
Associate Rector
334-387-0566, ext. 204
[email protected]

Ben Cheney
Student Ministry
334-387-0566, ext. 215
 
Thomas Bowers 
Music Ministry
334-387-0566, ext. 217

Cindy McLaughlin
Children's Ministry
334-387-0566, ext. 210
Katherine Trock 
Director of Missions/Assistant Director of Children's Ministries

334-387-0566 ext. 209

Tara Harris
Director of Child Care
334-387-0566, ext. 205

Hope Mardre
Director of Chi Rho Kids
334-387-0566, ext. 216

Marty Nanfeldt
Executive Assistant
334-387-0566, ext. 214

Ginger Richardson
Secretary 
334-387-0566, ext. 201 
 

*The Weekly XPerience is dedicated in loving memory to faithful servant Ann Lewis. 
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