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Helping Our Friends in Texas - A Message from Episcopal Relief & Development
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Here are 6 ways to support the work of Episcopal Relief & Development and to support response post disaster.
1.
Donate to the Hurricane Harvey Response Fund
to support impacted dioceses as they meet the needs of their most vulnerable neighbors after this event:
2. Please
don't send food, clothing or other items
! Donations such as these can actually become more of a burden on the local diocesan leaders than a benefit.
3.
Sign-up on the Ready to Serv
e page to register as a possible volunteer in the future. These are the lists Episcopal Relief & Development staff share with dioceses when they are ready to recruit external volunteers.
4.
Read Rob's Blog
on best response practices:
5.
Pray!
for all those affected by Hurricane Harvey and get the latest program updates on Facebook and Twitter @EpiscopalRelief and
episcopalrelief.org
If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to chat, please don't hesitate to reach out to me and I will be happy to help.
Peace and Blessings!
Tamara Plummer
Asset Map Coordinator, US Disaster Program
Episcopal Relief & Development | 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY10017
D 212.518.0548 | M 917.415.2872 | T 855.312.HEAL (4325) | F 212.687.5302
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Our swank new patio will be officially blessed on
Saturday, September 16th, with a festive ceremony and dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. Join us for barbecued delicacies, side dishes, dessert and more. All are welcome!
Please note that this event will replace the Church Breakfast traditionally held in September.
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Kiannara Ensemble Returns
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On
Saturday, September 9th, at 8:00 p.m. the Kinnara Ensemble will perform a concert in celebration of their 10th anniversary. "Reformation," will mark the quincentennial of Martin Luther's revolution against Catholic theology with performances of works from the Protestant Reformation, including pieces by Bach, Brahms, Distler, Franck, Luther, Tallis, and more. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at
www.kinnaraensemble.org or at the door.
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Christian Education Update
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Journey
Journey, the Christ Church Youth Group, returns on
Sunday, September 17
th
. The group meets every Sunday, 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. from September - June, with the exception of Breakfast Sundays, Christmas/New Years, and Easter.
If you are a 7
th – 12
th grade student and you want to go a bit deeper in your faith, have questions about the whole spiritual path “stuff”, or just want to learn a few things about the Bible (and maybe even make a friend or two along the way), JOURNEY may be for you – come check us out! If nothing else, the snacks are pretty good too!!! Got questions? Contact facilitator Randy Parks, 862-266-0513, or email
[email protected]
All Journey members are invited to assist with hosting the Christ Church Hoe Down on Sunday, September 10th (see below).
Sunday School
Students and families are invited to the
Christ Church Hoe Down, Sunday, September 10th, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. Food, games, and more! Contact Susie Mittelstadt,
[email protected], with questions.
Last Blast of Summer
Sunday School students, Journey members and families are invited to celebrate the Last Blast of Summer,
Sunday, September 17th, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Play miniature golf and enjoy ice cream on the shores of Lake Hopatcong! Meet in Holley Hall immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. We will depart promptly at 11:30 a.m. Students in grades 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult chaperone; Journey members are invited to bring friends and family members. We will arrive at the Lake Hopatcong Golf Club, 37 Nolan's Point Park Road, by noon. The group will depart for the Main Lake Market, 234 South New Jersey Avenue, at 1:15 p.m. All will return to Christ Church by 2:30 p.m.
The cost per person is $13 - $15; RSVP to either Susie Mittelstadt (973-600-7725) or Randy Parks (862-266-0513) by
September 15th
.
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Episcopal Church Women News
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The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will meet on
Thursday, September 21st, at 11:45 a.m. in the Church Parlor for their monthly pot luck luncheon.
The group is searching for those who would be willing to prepare meals for the Pathways to Prosperity program.
This ministry involves shopping for and preparing a meal every other month on an appointed Tuesday; contact Terry Syberg at
[email protected] to volunteer.
To be added to the email distribution list for the ECW, contact Diana Greene at
[email protected].
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Your Helping Hands are Needed
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Teens and adults are needed to assist with a
Helping Hands project at the home of Christ Church parishioner, Malinda Bender, 5 Lakeview Avenue, Andover, on
Saturday, September 9th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Malinda is in the process of relocating to a smaller home and has a basement that needs our help! Much of the contents in the lower level of this 137-year-old home will need to be moved to a dumpster. There is also a need to help move some furniture from upper levels to the main level in the house.
Please mark your calendars and come out to support Malinda in her move. Thanks so much to all of you for your unrelenting willingness to “be Christ's presence in the community.” See Christ Church Pastoral Associate
Terry Syberg with questions.
Check out our new logo, lovingly created by parishioner Maureen Slamer!
In the words of Father Robert, the logo is
"Beautiful. Very tender. It’s hard to identify who is receiving which is precisely the point.”
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The Christ Church Blanketeers will meet on
Saturday, 9th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor. Those who like to crochet, knit, quilt, applique, or just give moral support are invited to attend. Bring a bagged lunch; tools and supplies are provided and community service credits are available. Yarn donations are appreciated.
The group is now making pillowcases for
Ryan's Case for Smiles, and is need of new or used sewing machines! Free knitting and crochet workshops, along with support for personal sewing projects, are provided at each meeting. Group projects are also available. For more information, contact Karrie Miller at the church office, 973-383-2245 or Dawn Charlton at
[email protected].
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Manna House Volunteers Needed
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Volunteers are welcomed and needed to prepare and serve the free lunch provided to approximately 60 people per day at the Manna House program offered at the First Presbyterian Church in Newton (54 High Street). Volunteer servers from Christ Church are needed on the
fourth Wednesday
of each month, from 9:50 a.m.—12:50 p.m.; the next date is
September 27th.
To volunteer, contact Laura Booker at 973-383-7635 or email Laura at
[email protected]
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Manna House will hold a Spaghetti Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church of Newton, 54 High Street, Newton on
September 19th
, from
5:00—6:30 p.m
. Tickets can be purchased at the door; Adults $5.00, Children 5—12 years of age, $3:00, and children under 5, free.
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Faith Community Health Partners Event
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The First Presbyterian Church of Newton will host a free dinner and discussion, "Faith and Farewell: When Your Parents Approach Their Final Days,"
Tuesday, September 19th, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. To register, call 973-579-8625 by September 15. Walk-ins are welcome. Sponsored by Faith Community Health Partners.
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Junior Choir Seeks New Members
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September is the beginning of the school year and
JUNIOR CHOIR @ Christ Church!
We extend an invitation to all children who are in the first grade through sixth grade to become a musical contributor to our worship service. Junior Choir rehearsals are held after church and a quick snack until 12:30 every Sunday. Our first rehearsal will be held on
Sunday, September 10th;
September 17th will be the first time we will sing for the service.
Benefits of being a member of the
JUNIOR CHOIR @ Christ Church: Learn to sing, learn about our liturgy, learn how to read music, learn more about Jesus and stories in the Bible, meet new friends, have fun and become part of an awesome group of kids who make a difference in the worship at Christ Church!
What should you do to join? Show up to the first rehearsal on
September 10th. After you have some goodies at coffee hour, just come downstairs to the Sunday School room. You can also email Mrs. Debbie Mello at:
[email protected] to sign-up.
Hope to see you on September 10th!
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Well Done, Good & Faithful Servants!
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Thank you to the members of the ECW who hosted a visit from Sister Helen from the Sisterhood of Convent of St. Elisabeth in Belarus!
Kathy and Mark Hoyer and all those who assisted with the hosting of the homeless guests from Family Promise during August;
The guest musicians and vocalists who provided beautiful music during the 10:00 a.m. service during the summer while the Junior and Senior Choirs were on hiatus.
Maureen Slamer for designing a new logo for the Helping Hands program.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries this Month
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We celebrate with those parishioners who will be marking a special day in September.
Birthdays
Michael Love, Kurt Lutz, Payton Garno, Sylvia Montero, Patrick Reilly, Noah Logan, Michelle Bischoff, Kyle Gerth, Natalie Nicol, Sarah Love, Carl Gerdes, Lillie Hardingham, Dan Richter, Benjamin Silva, Jared Marquard, Christine McLoughlin, Addison Hillard, Abigail Ralph, and Arvid Krumm.
Anniversaries
Bob & Kathi Hoffman, Georgeann and Jim VanSise.
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Sunday Servers & Coffee Hour Hosts
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Those who have volunteered to host Coffee Hour, provide flowers, support the Sanctuary, serve as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Acolytes, Crucifers or on the Altar Guild can check their schedule on the Christ Church
website.
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The Search/Nominating Committee will hold Listening Meetings in September. At these meetings, members of the Search/Nominating Committee will lead small group discussions. These Events will be opportunities for all members of the diocese to meet for respectful, responsible dialogue and for an interchange of thoughts and ideas in response to the qualitative questions included in this Search/Nominating Survey. The information gathered from the Survey and the Listening Meetings will provide a forum for the laity, the clergy and the staff to be included in the discernment process and will help the Search/Nominating Committee to develop an accurate profile of our diocese.
We have several meetings scheduled on a variety of days and in various locations. We hope you can attend one. Please note that some meetings are for targeted audiences (Lay only, Clergy only or diocesan staff only). Your participation in one of the listening meetings will help us continue to see what God is up to in the Diocese of Newark. Mark your calendar for the date and location that works best for you.
For more information, visit the Diocesan
website.
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Volunteers are needed to shop for and prepare dinner once a month for the
Pathways to Prosperity
program.
Pathways to Prosperity is an exciting initiative to end poverty. It provides support and resources to families, called Path Leaders, who have made a serious commitment to change their lives by becoming self-reliant and resilient. Path Leaders complete comprehensive education resulting in the development of an action plan that maps out their road to success. Through education, mentoring, skill building and networking, Path Leaders make real and positive changes in their lives to achieve self-reliance and resiliency.
Pathways to Prosperity meets every Tuesday evening in Sparta. Dinner is provided to all participants and their children—usually 50-60 people. Christ Church volunteers will shop for and prepare dinner one Tuesday a month. Expenses are reimbursed up to $150. Our first Tuesday will be September 26
th
.
Please contact
Terry Syberg
if you are interested in joining this team.
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Bible Study will resume on Thursdays,
September 7th - 28th, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor. Discuss the Gospel for the coming Sunday.
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Got too much stuff?
Donate it to the Christ Church Toy Sale!
Saturday, December 2nd
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Accepting new and gently-used toys for children of all ages. Drop off at the church Sunday, November 26th—Friday, December 1st
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Family Promise Hosting in October
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We will be hosting homeless guests from the Family Promise program, October 31st - November 7th. See Kathy Hoyer with questions or to offer your assistance.
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Stay up-to-date with the events at Christ Church by checking out the calendar on our
website.
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