Dear Christ Church family and friends,
Welcome Charles Ananda Plank! Charles was born
July 11, 2017 at 3:50 p.m. He is named for Aidan's grandfather (Charles Andrews Plank) and Charlotte's grandfather whom she never met (Charles McCandless Evans). Charlotte and Aidan plan to call him Charlie. He also shares the initials of Aidan's grandfather, who passed away in December. Charlie weighed in at 7 pounds 7 ounces, and happens to share his birthday with Charlotte's Uncle David Shenk. As the collage above shows, Mother, Father and Grandparents Steven and Katherine are all thrilled to have this addition to their family. We look forward to welcoming him at Christ Church when he is able to travel! Thanks be to God!
Peace and joy be yours today!
Fr. Brian K. Wilbert+
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Help Outfit Bellwether Farm in memory of Marty Lancaster. A matching challenge issued by the Mission Endowment Board.
Bellwether Farm, the new camp, retreat, and education center of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio, will provide a place for discovery, leadership development, and experiential learning through sustainable farming, food production, and care of the environment.
The goal of Bellwether Farm is to equip children and adults to be informed, inspired, and empowered leaders for a sustainable future. This new center, situated on a 137-acre campus in Wakeman Ohio, is a model of green technology featuring passive buildings, renewable energy, and water reclamation systems.
It will be a vehicle through which we can teach the wider community about fidelity to the environment, nutrition, physical and spiritual wellness, local food sourcing, food justice, and sustainable living.
Perhaps you have received a catalogue from the Bishop's office titled "Outfitting Bellwether Farm"
The Mission Endowment Board has issued a #whatsyour200 matching challenge to the people of Christ Church to raise funds in memory of Marty Lancaster for the purpose of helping to outfit Bellwether Farm.
The challenge will run from July 1 - October 31st. The MEB will match every $200 raised through contributions to Christ Church from parish members and friends (up to $1000). All contributions small and great will add up. Each time we reach the benchmark of $200, the MEB will match that number with an additional $200 (up to $1000 total) On all Saint's Sunday we will announce how much has been collected and how that contribution will be used at Bellwether Farm to honor Marty's memory.
Please make checks payable to Christ Church and memo them MEB/Bellwether Farm.
If you have questions please speak with James Howsmon, Daria Grimes, Mary Lynne Grove, Nicki Memmott, Jonathon Field, Lindsay Graves, or Fr. Brian Wilbert.
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Bellwether Farm's Family Camping Weekend
Please join us for Bellwether Farm's Family Camping Weekend!
Saturday, July 29th 2017 @ 5:00 pm - Sunday, July 30th 2017 @ 11:00 am at Bellwether Farm (4655 State Route 60 Wakeman, OH 44889).
Come one and all to enjoy tent camping, hiking, and S'mores on a beautiful summer weekend at Bellwether Farm!
Saturday, July 29th:
· Check-In and Arrival: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
· Evening Campfire Programming and Evening Hike: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
· Star Gazing: 10:00 pm
Sunday, July 30th:
· Play & Pray Day Eucharist Service: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
· All attendees welcome to enjoy the day afterwards! Premises close at sunset.
If you are planning to camp overnight, please RSVP HERE
Please note that an RSVP is only required for those who wish to camp overnight. Campers are required to provide their own tent. RV camping is not available at this time. Attendees are responsible for providing their own Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.
For questions, please contact Claudia Wilson at [email protected] or (216) 774-0483.
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What a joy to welcome back Daniel Orsen OC '16 this summer. He is working the the SMI CREDO summer string program and was part of a quintet which offered music in church last Sunday. Additionally he participated in the Credo Faculty chamber recital and also played a concert withthe quartet in residence!
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Deacon Greg returns to Christ Church THIS Sunday July 23rd!
Our new curate will be preaching at both services and looks forward to greeting you if you have not had a chance to meet him! Don't be bashful introduce (or reintroduce) yourself so that we can all become acquainted!
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Joe Luciano reports that we have collected 63 packages, 323 individual rolls of toilet tissue which will be donated to Oberlin Community Services for distribution. Thanks to Joe who has already begun transporting our offering over to OCS!
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Vacation Bible School 2017
Hero Central:
Discover Your Strength in God
To be held at St. Andrew's Church, Elyria July 31- Aug. 4.
Now is the time to register for this event! If you have children age 3.5 up to 5th grade please enroll them as soon as possible!
Please speak with Fr. Brian or Deacon Greg if you need more details.
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Construction Update!
While we cannot yet drive on the newly poured north driveway we are now able to walk on the concrete so access to the parish hall lift and Chapel Grove is possible!
If you haven't yet been in the parish hall to see the new cooler in the kitchen or the new refrigerators and freezer in the back please do so and give thanks to God for the addition of these appliances which will assist us in our feeding ministry!
And because the Church mouse was not present last Sunday Thank you to everyone who helped put back the tables and chairs so that our community meals program could start back up again this week!
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Thanks for your prayers!
The cataract removal and lens replacement on my left eye was a success. I have 20/20 distance vision in that eye. By the time most of you read this edition of the E-note the same will have been accomplished on my right eye--hopefully with the same result! While the recovery period is quite fast, I will have to wait about three weeks until I am able to be fitted with a pair of prescription eyeglasses. Many thanks for all your prayers and good wishes throughout this process! Fr. Brian, the one-eyed parson.
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