Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 25
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 26
Lenten Choral Evensong
Sunday, March 1
Family Movie Night
Friday, March 6
|
|
|
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
|
|
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, February 25 ~ 5:30 PM ~ Parish Hall
Before we enter the Holy Season of Lent, we will gather in the Parish Hall on “Mardi Gras” for the annual tradition of pancake eating! Proceeds will be used to feed our hungry neighbors through Bridging the Gap; suggested donation $5. All are welcome!
|
|
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, February 26
7:30 AM -
Imposition of Ashes
8:15 AM
- EDS Imposition of Ashes
12:00 Noon
- Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
5:30 PM
- Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
Nursery care available at the 5:30 service.
|
|
MARCH MADNESS 2020
IS ALMOST HERE!
The annual Christ Church “March Madness” competition during Lent will kick off right after Ash Wednesday and will run until Easter Sunday. This program supports Episcopal Relief & Development and its efforts to fight poverty, hunger, and disease, provide disaster relief, and promote sustainability throughout the world. Last year the competition was between the "Fruit Trees" and "Chickens". To the surprise of many, the Fruit Trees were ahead during much of the contest but lost to the Chickens in the final minutes of the game. This year the "Champion Chickens" will take on a new contender, the "Cows"
.
Parishioners have the opportunity to “purchase” either some chickens or a cow for $80 to provide a family in the developing world with a stable source of food and income. Your gift will buy animals plus training for raising and selling the animals, milk, or eggs —
transforming lives.
Besides the blessing of helping a family in poverty, parishioners have the opportunity to name their animals; so many choices — from a Biblical character or term to a favorite college team. In the past, Christ Church members have been very clever with their names, and the most clever names will be announced accompanied by prizes for the winners!
As Lent gets underway, you will find special envelopes available on the information table in the Parish Office, and in the Parish Hall after services on Sundays. Inside will be a form to complete which you will return with your check to the church.
|
|
DIOCESAN 50th JUBILEE CELEBRATION
NEWSLETTER LAUNCHED
Go to
www.diocgc.org to sign up for the 50th Jubilee Anniversary monthly newsletters. February's
Our History edition features three short videos: a glimpse into the history of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast; a visual history of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Mobile; and an overview of how St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville is using the Jubilee Toolkit to engage parishioners.
|
|
***Please note:
Lunch reservations are required
***
Please sign up on the information table in the Parish Office.
|
|
ECW CHAPTER MEETINGS
St. Simon:
Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 AM, in the Parlor.
St. Luke:
Tuesday, March 10, 10:00 AM, in the Parlor. TNR – do you know what it means? It means a great deal to our feral feline community. Come listen to Cindra Anderson explain the benefits of humanely and effectively managing free-roaming felines.
St. Andrew:
Tuesday, March 17, 10:30 AM, in the Library.
|
|
EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB
READS
The Guest Book
by Sarah Blake
Wednesday, March 4 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
This multi-generational novel starts off in post WWI Germany and the U.S., has some stunning surprises, and it only gets better and more complicated. We love our challenges! Come discuss this fascinating book with us on Wednesday, March 4 at 3:00 PM in the Parlor.
|
|
***FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT***
Friday, March 6 ~ 6:00 PM ~ Parish Hall
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Bring your picnic, pillows and blankets for a movie (and popcorn!) with your parish family!
***NEXT SHOWING***
The Emperor's New Groove
|
|
THE BRIDGE GROUP
will meet on Monday, March 9, at 9:30 AM in the Parlor. For questions, please contact Elspeth Lloyd at 432-0195.
|
|
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, March 14 ~ 9:30 AM
Parlor
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard, 587-6026, or Susan Martin, 542-7730.
|
|
CURSILLO #167
April 30 – May 3, 2020
Cursillo [
Cur see yo
] is a weekend retreat that introduces people to simple methods for nurturing and growing their relationships with Christ, and provides a Christian community centered in worship, prayer, study, and fellowship. To sign up, or for more information, contact Jen Leahey at
jen@christ-church.net
.
|
|
EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
|
|
~ Sunday, March 1 ~
EYC SERVES: CHILDREN IN CRISIS
12:00 – 5:00 PM
|
|
***Bible Study Opportunities***
Tuesdays
-
Middle School Girls' Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Undercroft
Honey butter chicken biscuits, cinnamon rolls, & chocolate milk will be provided.
**March 3 - NO BIBLE STUDY - BRITTON OUT OF TOWN**
Wednesdays
- Middle School Boys' Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Undercroft
Honey butter chicken biscuits, cinnamon rolls, & chocolate milk will be provided.
**March 4 - NO BIBLE STUDY - BRITTON OUT OF TOWN**
Thursdays
- High School Bible Study
7:00-7:45 AM ~ Bagelheads
Bring yourself and a friend
**March 5 - BIBLE STUDY TBD**
|
|
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM
Christ Church Moms — A new Christian Formation class for mothers of children and youth. Join us for support and friendship!
Led by Jen Leahey. This class meets in the Library, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
Lectionary Class —
Advent is the time of expectation and return; followed by Epiphany, a time of discovery; Lent, as a time of examination; and Easter, the capstone of the year, a time of joy and celebration. Come and experience these times in the Lectionary Class. Just as Jesus invited his disciples to “come and see,” come and discover what Jesus’ life, death and resurrection mean in our own times.
Led by Dick Hooper.
This class meets in the Parlor.
Adult Education Round Table
—
Please note that this class will participate in Lenten Small Groups during Lent.
For more information. contact David Starling by phone or text (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
.
Led by David Starling.
This class meets in Rm. 32, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
Sunday Centering Prayer Group
—
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, in which we experience God's presence within us. We begin by taking a few minutes to go over the basic guidelines of the practice for anyone who is new. We then sit together in the 20-minute prayer period, followed by a brief time for sharing and intercessory prayer. All are welcome — newcomers and experienced practitioners.
This class meets in the Centering Prayer room on the administrative hallway.The facilitator is Joan White.
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM ~ 2nd Floor of the Christian Ed Bldg
.
Godly Play ~ PreK3 – 2nd grade, Room 37
Children and Family Ministries is proud to utilize the Godly Play curriculum in our Sunday School classes. Godly Play is unique in that it encourages children to explore their faith through wonder and play. Each week, a bible story is told to the children using the Godly Play method, after which children utilize their “work time” to create something in response to the story. Class is concluded with a “feast” (graham crackers and water), during which the children appreciate the fellowship of their peers.
3rd – 5th Grades, Room 39
In our Extended Godly Play program, tweens will get the experience of Godly Play stories with the additional of Bible Literacy and critical thinking-based discussions with their peers.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL (Middle & High School) ~ 9:30 AM ~ Undercroft
NURSERY ~ 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Infants - 2 yrs. old — Nursery, first floor of the Christian Ed Bldg.
Infants — Rm. 24, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Preschool Toddlers — Ages 2 & 3 — Rm. 21, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Bible lessons are provided each week during the 10:30 service.
|
|
SUNDAY
WORSHIP LEADERS
I LENT
March 1, 2020
|
|
ACOLYTES: 8:00 - Sandy Phillips, John Phillips III, John Hendrix
10:30 - Reese Brewer, Ty Caraway-Appleby, Robert Harrison, Cortney Sherman, Davis Sherman, Sophie Spangrud,
Anna Kathryn Speck, Ellie Speck, Charlie Stafford
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - J.O. Zachow, Greg Reese
10:30
- Bridget Fluegge, Mike Adkins, Eric Stevenson, John Hunt
|
|
BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Sunday bulletin. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Parish Office foyer. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.
|
|
ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS
Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. The altar flowers are a memorial, a thanksgiving for an anniversary, a birthday, a new birth, or a thanksgiving for God's blessings. The donation is listed in the weekly bulletin. Forms to participate in this ministry are available on the information table in the Parish Office.
|
|
IMPORTANT PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
Have an emergency and need a priest?
Call the Parish Office, 850-432-5115.
|
|
HEARING LOOP
Christ Church has a hearing loop system f
or hearing-impaired individuals who wear hearing aids with activated telecoils (or T-coils)
. Users should turn their hearing aid to the setting marked "T". This will allow your hearing aid to act like a speaker directly connected to the church’s sound system. After the service has ended, you should turn off the "T" setting. Background: A telecoil (or T-coil) is a small coil of wire inside a hearing aid that is designed to pick up a magnetic signal. When using the telecoil setting on your hearing aid it turns off the microphone so that it will only pick up the electromagnetic signal and convert it to sound. This allows you to hear only the magnetic signal from the hearing loop system. Ask your audiologist or hearing health care provider about telecoils and if it is right for you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
