EYC Youth, July 2023

Sunday Summer Worship Schedule

8:00 AM • Holy Eucharist, Rite I Markley Chapel

10:30 AM • Holy Eucharist, Rite II Church

5:00 PM • Holy Eucharist, Rite II Markley Chapel

First Tuesdays

5:30 PM | Healing Eucharist

Markley Chapel

Wednesdays

10:30 AM | Rite I Holy Eucharist

Markley Chapel

Can't join us in person? 

The 10:30 AM service in the church will be live streamed beginning at 10:25 AM. 

Please visit this link to join in the service online.

This week support our youth on their mission trip with your prayers.

We are traveling to Ft. Myers Florida to the Harlem Heights community to help rebuild from Hurricane Ian. A big thank you to everyone who supported us with our fundraising. Thank you Levi Horn, Elizabeth Saylors, Sabrina Romp, J.P. Parrott, Snow Parrott, Joleen George, Snow Parrott, Paul George, and Drew Nelson for showing this community the love of Christ in your works.

Announcement

In the month of July, the Parish House offices will be closed at noon on Fridays. 

We are hiring Nursery Workers!

Each Sunday morning, Christ Church has two staffed rooms to care for children up to age 3 while parents and families attend worship services. If you are over the age of 18 and love caring for infants, playing with toddlers, or have some great babysitting experience, we welcome your application. Pay is hourly and the completion of Safeguarding God’s People online training is required, as well as a criminal background check. Please contact Trudy Bell, at [email protected] with questions or to apply for this position.

2023 Creative Arts Camp is taking a trip “Around the World”!

We have a great group of kids signed up and have reached our registration limit! We are looking for volunteers to help during the week! You don’t need to be an artist, singer, or dancer to help, but should be ready to have fun and help our lead teachers with activities. Can you be a:

• Music room assistant
• Dance room assistant
• Drama room assistant
• Wildcard room assistant
• Nurse/Chief Ice Pack Maker
• Floater

There are "come when you can", full day, and half day spots available. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, lunch and/or snacks. To sign-up, click here.

Can’t volunteer in-person? Consider donating a supply from our Amazon wish list:Click Here! For more information, contact Sarah Marczynski at [email protected].

Women’s Bible Study Pop-up Nights 

July 24, 6:30 PM, All Saints Center Room 100 

“Too blessed to be stressed” 

Does the Bible teach that? When life becomes stressful and overwhelming, is it because we aren’t focusing on our blessings enough? Would things be better “if we just had a little more faith”? We will look at how scripture addresses these questions.

Community Bridge 

Mondays, 1:00 - 3:30 PM, AV Room

Join us for bridge every Monday that the church is open. All skill levels are welcomed. For more information, call Joyce Smart at 864.979.5436.

Pit Stop Sunday School Crew Summer Socials

July 23, and August 20

Time to refuel! Join the Pit Stop Sunday School Crew for some summer socials. Welcoming to all! Join us:

July 23, 6:30 PM - Southernside Brewing Co.  

August 20, 6:30 PM - Grill Out at the Nixons (more details to follow)

Questions? Contact Elizabeth McKissick or Stacy Nixon at [email protected] or [email protected].

Pastoral Care Needs

If you, or someone you know has pastoral care needs, please let us know! Your needs may include the following: expecting a baby, has been hospitalized, needs a Communion visit, phone call, home visit, or prayer. Contact the Rev. Scott Fleischer, our Priest for Pastoral Care, at [email protected] or 864.282.3113.

Summer Choir

Ever wonder what the view is like from the choir? Come and see during the summer and sing with us! No weeknight rehearsals and no previous choir experience needed. Arrive for a 9:30 AM warm up and run through before these 10:30 AM services. 

- July 23: Christmas favorites

For more information, contact Donald Duncan at [email protected].

Christmas in July Service

Sunday, July 23, 10:30 AM, Church

Hark! The Herald angels are singing a few months early. During the hottest time of the year, let’s look forward to the birth of our Savior at a fun Christmas-themed service with Eucharist. For more information, contact Donald Duncan [email protected].

Learning to Forgive: A Leadership and Conflict Skills Class, Sunday, July 30 12:30 - 2:30 PM, Graham Library

Improve your marriage and your other relationships, by learning how to forgive others. Jesus tells Peter in Matthew 18:22 to forgive others seventy-seven times. What Jesus does not tell Peter is how to do it. This class teaches you a process which can lead to forgiveness. Lunch is provided for $15. Contact Kellie Wilson at [email protected] or 864.672.4146 for more information.

Register Here!

Men’s Ministry Whitewater Rafting, August 19

Adventure awaits! Join the Men’s Ministry as they tame the rapids of the Chattooga River. This August the men of Christ Church will brave the whitewater for some fun and fellowship in the great outdoors. Men and kids are welcome. Youth must be 8 or older for the mostly class 2 and 3 rapids with one class 4. Camping on the evening of the 19th is available for those that would like to stay.REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! For more information, contact Foster Mckissick at [email protected].

Habitat for Humanity-Summer Builds

There are many opportunities to help our neighbors this summer by volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. Contact Kevin Mertens if you have any questions at [email protected].

Sign-up Here!

The United Ministries Place of Hope

Personal Hygiene Items Drive

You may drop items off in the marked basket at the Parish House or at the church. For more information, please contact Jean Martin at [email protected] or order items from the list here! 

Life Transitions

Condolences to: 

Jim Teague on the death of his brother, Ted Teague. 

Bob Ellis on the death of his wife, Lacey Ellis.

Matt Cotner on the death of his father, John Cotner.