The Frederick Cousins Guild Oyster Roast is this Friday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm! Get your tickets at the church office or from a Guild member. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Make plans to join us for Pancakes at the Pier, in the St. Simons village, on February 13th, as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday!
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I finally broke down and asked Santa for an Apple Watch this year. I must have been good because I found one under the tree on Christmas morning. What is an Apple Watch, you might ask (since some folks don't keep up with such things)? It's a "smart watch" made by Apple, which pairs with my iPhone. It is, first and foremost, a watch, but it can do a lot more. It can give me notifications about incoming phone calls, messages, emails (I don't use this feature - too many!), the weather, your health, and so many other things. It's not as fancy as some folks might think, and yet it's still pretty impressive at the same time. I have enjoyed it for its simplicity and its style. It's not as intrusive as I worried it would be, and has proven itself quite useful in the weeks I've had it.
The Apple Watch is not the only smart watch out there; there are many, ranging from very inexpensive to thousands of dollars. All things being equal, the Apple Watch is moderately priced when compared with other smart watches. Each brand's watches have signature abilities, things that they excel at. I think the Apple Watch is right in the middle, right in the sweet spot, which might account for its top sales position in its market. Over the last seven to eight years, I have become an Apple consumer. In that time, I've had two MacBook laptops, two iPads, four iPhones, and now the Apple Watch. None have disappointed me, apart from the annoying battery issue with the iPhone 6s. But I digress.
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Rooted and Relevant - February 11th |
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On February 11 at 6:00 pm, the EYC will host their Rooted and Relevant worship service in the Parish Hall.
This will be led by students, adults and clergy and open to any who wish to attend. It includes creative liturgy and music that is sometimes softly meditative and other times loud and upbeat. Contact Brad Hamil at bhamil@ccfssi.org if you would like more information.
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Ash Wednesday - February 14th |
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Ash Wednesday is February 14th. Services will be held at 7:00 am at St. Ignatius, at 12:00 noon in the historic church at Christ Church, Frederica, and at 6:00 pm, the Convocation Service will take place in the Christ Church Parish Hall. Each service includes the imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist.
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Lenten Meditation Series |
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By John La Boone
"
I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word." - Psalm 119:15-16
One week from today on Ash Wednesday, we will revive the Christ Church Lenten Meditation Ministry. It is a series of daily devotionals for Lent created by members of our parish (plus a few special friends of Christ Church). We have modeled this program on the Episcopal Church's popular Forward Day by Day booklets, but we did the whole thing ourselves. Previously, we produced a Lenten meditation series for four years during (2011 - 2014), and now, it's back.
This year's collection is called "A Shared Pilgrimage." Each day the members of Christ Church will receive the listings of the lectionary readings for that day and then a brief reflection - either written or musical - on how those Bible passages spoke to the person making the offering for that day. The day's selection will end with the Episcopal Church's collect for the day. We have the opportunity to travel together on a journey through the Lenten season of prayer, study and introspection by using the series in our daily devotions. Though we will be in different locations while we make use of the meditations, we are still fellow pilgrims traveling together on our journey to Easter Day.
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Daily Lenten Prayers |
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Father Tom will be offering daily text prayers in Lent, through Easter week. Those who would like to receive a daily text message prayer should email their names and cell phone numbers to him at
tom@ccfssi.org.
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Christ Church Lenten and Easter Brochure |
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There will be a myriad of classes, studies, worship opportunities and activities available at Christ Church during the Lenten Season. You will find details about these offerings, as well as the worship schedule for Holy Week and Easter in the comprehensive Lenten and Easter guide
here. This Lenten and Easter brochure is also available on the Christ Church website homepage,
here.
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Daughters of the King |
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All Christ Church women are invited to join us on Sunday, February 11th
, at 12:30 pm for an informational lunch. Angel Bernier is the President of The Order of the Daughters of the King for the Diocese of Georgia. She we will be coming to discuss Christ Church's St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapter. If you are interested in becoming a Daughter, being reinstated as a Daughter, or are an active Daughter, come and help us discern the mission of this Chapter at Christ Church. To learn more about the order visit
www.doknational.org
. If you have any questions please contact Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org
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Adult Sunday Morning Class |
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Dr. Bob Brown's
adult Sunday morning class continues
its discussion of study of the New Testament using The Great Courses lecture series. Everyone is welcome! Classes take place in the Parish House each Sunday from 10:30 until 11:15 am. For more information, contact Bob at rwb385@gmail.com.
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Men's Study Group |
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The Christ Church Men's Group is currently reading the book
Technology and Religion: Remaining Human in a Co-Created World
by Noreen Herzfeld.The group meets each Wednesday
morning at 10:30 am
in the teen room in the Parish Hall. (Books are available through book sellers online.)
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Women's Study Group |
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The Women's Study Group meets at 11:30 am each week. The group is currently focusing on a new book, Brene Brown's
Braving the Wilderness - The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
. For more information, contact Mtr. Ashton:
ashton@ccfssi.org
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A Day of Prayer - Lenten Retreat |
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Dr. Anna Wright will lead a Day of Prayer at Christ Church on Saturday, February 17 beginning at 9:30 am. Do you struggle to stay focused in prayer? Are you looking for new ways to pray? Are you longing for a bit of quiet space in your frenetic world? Dress casually, wear comfy shoes and come with open minds and curious spirits to explore different ways to pray. The day-long retreat includes lunch and the cost is $25 per person. To register for the Day of Prayer, please contact Mtr. Becky at
becky@ccfssi.org.
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Final Chapters |
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Beginning on Thursday, February 22, at 2:00 pm, our clergy will lead Final Chapters, a five week course centered on end of life preparation. Topics include financial planning, living wills, funeral planning, dying with dignity, and much more. Please contact Mtr. Becky at
becky@ccfssi.org, if you are interested in joining this group.
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Lenten Labyrinth Walk |
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Thursday, February 22: Join us at 6:00 pm to walk the Labyrinth in the Parish Hall, reflecting on the religious art of Randy Siegel. The Rev. Jann Briscoe will lead the meditation and walk.
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EYC and Pathfinders Activities
Souper Bowl Sunday
Many thanks to all who donated their delicious soups and more to the EYC Souper Sunday fundraiser last week. With your help, we raised nearly $700 for youth missions and projects!
EYC Ski Retreat Weekend
On Friday, February 16th, the Christ Church EYC will head to Lake Junaluska and the Cataloochee Ski Area for a weekend of fun and fellowship. Please keep them in your prayers during their journey.
There is so much going on with our youth at Christ Church! Click here for the 2018 Winter/Spring schedule of activities.
For more information about all the youth programs and activities at Christ Church, please contact Brad Hamil at
brad@ccfssi.org
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Children and Youth |
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Parents! Summer will be here
before
you know it, so mark you calendars for this year's summer programs at Christ Church. Vacation Bible School will take place from June 11-15 and Camp Kanuga returns for the week of June 18-22. More information will be available in weeks to come, but now is the time to save these dates!
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The 2018 Tour of Homes Wine Opener was a tremendous success!
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We couldn't have done it without: Beth Thrift's elegant accommodations and gracious hospitality, David Lowe and Chris Triplett and their abundance of breathtaking flowers,
Dana and Patrick Parker providing fruitful flowing libations, George Ingram our merry melodious pianist, Fr. Tom Purdy, Kathleen Turner, David Lowe and Mtr. Becky Rowell supplying captivating entertainment, Julie Hancock's photography and David Quemett and Purple Sage served a bounty of delectable delights! See more pictures of all the fun
here
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For Tour Day
we still need parkers, house docents and more baked goods. Even if you have already volunteered for a job, we will need LOTS of baked goods for our Parish House visitors. Please consider baking something from our CCF Cookbook and making a recipe card to label your contribution.
Save the Date for the
Homeowners'
Celebration Party, on Sunday, March 18th, at
Musgrove.
For more information or to get involved with the Tour of Homes, contact:
Beth Smith
Charlotte Graham
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Church Docents Needed! |
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We are in urgent need of docents in the church and are currently seeking volunteers to help
once a month, on a weekday or weekend afternoon, in a 2:00 - 5:00 pm shift. If you have ever considered helping share the story of Christ Church with visitors, this is your
opportunity
. A brief training session is offered.
If you would like to join our corps of Christ Church ambassadors, please contact Fred Collins at 912-222-2643.
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2018 SGHS Bridge Run |
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The 2018 Southeast Georgia Health System Annual Bridge Run is Saturday, February 17th and Christ Church has a team! Official registration on the Active SGHS website closes at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 13th, 2017.To sign up for the team, go to
www.active.com
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If you ordered a CCF shirt for the Bridge Run, please pick it up on Thursday, February 15 or Friday, February 16 at the Church Library between 1:00 -3:00 pm.
Reminder: Those running or walking - we are meeting at 8:00 am near the registration table on Saturday, Feb. 17th for pictures. Harry will be holding the church banner.
If you have any questions, contact Diane Sheehan at
dianesheehan30@gmail.com
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Frederick Cousins Oyster Roast This Friday! |
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The Frederick Cousins Oyster Roast is this Friday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm! Tickets for the Oyster Roast are available from guild members or at the church office (please pay by check or cash). The price is $25 advance or $30 at the door. Proceeds
will go to the Compass Rose Society, which supports the programs and ministries of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and to various local charities. Please call Louise Bartlett if you have any questions at 912-638-3303.
(Guild members - if you've signed up to bring a dessert or Brunswick Stew to the oyster roast, please have it at the parish house by 5:45 pm on Friday, February 9th.)
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Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes at the Pier |
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Christ Church will be hosting the first Pancakes at the Pier
event on February 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Neptune Park in the St. Simons Village. There will be pancakes at the Casino and parades through the park led by local musicians. Come for the games, pancake relays and fun for all ages and bring your friends and neighbors! Contact Fr. Tom at
tom@ccfssi.org
for more information.
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Coffee Hour |
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Coffee Hour hosts are needed to help provide refreshments between our 9:15 am and 11:15 am worship services on Sundays, in the Parish Hall. Please contact Christine Plank at
christinehplank@yahoo.com to sign up to help.
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Christ Church Families on Facebook |
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Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook
here
!
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Giving Made Easy |
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You may use the CCF website to make pledges, donations and payments for some activities. Just select "Giving" at the top of the CCF
homepage. This brings you to the PushPay.com giving link. If it's your first time at this site, you'll have to create an account. The process is fast and easy and allows you to pay by credit or debit card or by electronic bank transfer. You may change or add new payment methods at any time. Contact: Stan Kyker, CCF financial administrator at 912-638-8683.
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Ushers Needed |
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Can you volunteer to usher occasionally at weekly worship? Your service would provide vital assistance to both the congregation and the clergy. Please contact Sharon Joy at
sharon@ccfssi.org
or 912-638-8683
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An Interfaith Journey to the Holy Lands: Relationship, Understanding, and Community Harmony
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Join Rabbi Rachel Bregman, Rev. Alan Dyer, and Rev. Tom Purdy as they lead an interfaith journey to the Holy Land with Medji Tours in June 2019. This once in a lifetime trip aims to build relationships across cultural and religious lines in our community by exploring together the shared roots of our traditions in Israel and Jordan. Additionally, this interfaith journey hopes to begin a longer-term process of continuing to form relationships, deepen understanding, and build community across other faith organizations in Glynn County, Georgia upon our return. This trip is open to any and all who would like to participate in this holy work. For more information, click
here.
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Prayer List
Please help us keep the prayer list current by notifying Mtr. Becky of any changes in the status or condition of your loved one.
Nancy Acree George Almasi Kurt Anderson
Malicia Atkinson
Kris Barkley
Harry Branch Doug Brantley Gene Broadwell Bob Brown Terry Burns Barbara Canaday Marilyn Canady Paddy Carley Kristen Cutler Mary Lou De Bisschop Mary Lou Detwiler Robbie Dickinson Anna Doxey Andy Doyle Betsy Fitzgerald Stephen Freedman Ewell Gay Travis Gay Louise Gentile Max Germaine Mary Jean Giobino Rosalind Griffin Kevin Hancock Burgess Hartnell Kevin Heeny William David Herndon Mike Herrin Christopher Hewetson Cheryl Hieatt Jane Higginbotham Brenda Hollis Greg Hollis Alexander Hutcheson Eileen Hutcheson Ellen Hunter Lois Irvin
Glenn Jones
Carlin Kenny
Christi Lambert
Billie Lewellyn Keith Lewellyn Bill Littleton Sam Livesay Martha Lovett
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Jerry Lowe
Cathy McCarthy Mamie Meadows Marilyn Miller Marge Mitchell Mary Elizabeth Paris Margaret Payne Vivian Peterson Dale Pierson Kari Powell Chris Prater Joetta Principato Rajika Reed Jack Riner
Mark Robinson
Julie Sargent
Phyllis Sartin
Robert Saunders
Willou Smith
David Somerville Richard Stamper James St. Clair Samantha Lee Stevens Joel Stewart Grayson Strickland Edith Tayloe Beth Varn John Waite Janice Walker Carah Wheeler Summer Wheeler Martin Worthy Mell Wray Hollis Youngner Keith Zimmerman Esther Zylstra Catherine Cheryl Emma Larry Laura Margie Marilyn Mary Sharon Sharon Susan
Departed Penny Flickinger
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To amend our prayer list, or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Becky Rowell (
becky@ccfssi.org)
or call the church office at 912.638.8683.
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Serving This Weekend
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 5:30 PM (St. Ignatius Chapel)
Susan Shipman - Chalice Bearer
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 8:00 AM (CCF)
Robert Brown - Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Lector
Paul Ploeger - Usher
Anna Belle McCaskill - Altar Guild
Dorriann Branch - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Paul Salter - Acolyte C
Eva Purdy - Acolyte TB
Kerrigan Hamil - Acolyte TB
Calleigh Purdy - Acolyte - PW
Te Turner - Chalice Bearer
Robert Brown - Chancel Master
Barbara Sullivan - Lector - First Lesson
Paul Salter - Lector - Second Lesson
Brooke Sumerford - Greeter
Rees Sumerford - Greeter
Bud Dorsey - Usher
Margie Dorsey - Usher
Ed Turner - Kidurgy
Sandy Rice - Altar Guild
Sandy Storino - Altar Guild
9:15 AM (Parish Hall, Frederica)
Isabella Williston - Acolyte C
Beth Smith - Chalice Bearer
Hugh Brown - Lector - First Lesson
Hugh Brown - Lector - Second Lesson
Oscar Covington - Usher
Lynne Turner - Kidurgy Shepherd
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild
11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Ava Parker - Acolyte C
Alice Barlow - Chalice Bearer
Barbara Abbate - Lector - First Lesson
Barbara Abbate - Lector - Second Lesson
Ben Slade - Usher
Ann Graham - Altar Guild
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild
Feb. 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday Service 12:00 Noon
Jeannie Wade - Altar Guild
Sandy Storino - Altar Guild
6:00 PM (Parish Hall, Frederica)
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild
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This Week at Christ Church |
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Evening Prayer
is held Wednesdays through Sundays at Christ Church, Frederica at 5:00 pm.
*Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at Christ Church
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
5:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice
5:30 pm - Bible Study
6:30 pm - X Church
Thursday, February 8, 2018
11:30 am - Women's Study Group
Friday, February 9, 2018
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
6:00 pm - Frederick Cousins Guild Oyster Roast
Saturday, February 10, 2018
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, February 11, 2018
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Parish Hall Worship at CCF
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church, Frederica
10:20 am - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
12:30 pm - Daughters of the King Meeting
6:00 pm - EYC Rooted and Relevant Eucharist
Monday, February 12, 2018
11:00 am - Yoga
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
2:00 pm - Christ Church Hand Bell Practice
5:30 pm - Pancakes at the Pier
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
7:00 am - Ash Wednesday at St. Ignatius
10:30 am - Men's Study Group
12:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Service at CCF
5:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice
6:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Convocation Service PH
Thursday, February 15, 2018
11:30 am - Women's Study Group
12:30 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
Friday, February 16, 2018
EYC Ski Retreat
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
Saturday, February 17, 2018
SGHS Bridge Run
9:30 am - Lenten Quiet Day
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
Sunday, February 18, 2018
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
9:15 am - Parish Hall Worship at CCF
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church, Frederica
10:20 am - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church, Frederica
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February 13, 2018
Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes at the Pier
February 14, 2018
Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2018
SGHS Bridge Run
Quiet Day Prayer Retreat
February 22, 2018
Labyrinth Walk
March 1, 2018
Community Seder
March 4, 2018
Evening Choral Evensong
March 9, 2018
Parents' Night Out
March 10, 2018
Question of Identity Retreat
March 25-31, 2018
Holy Week
April 1, 2018
Easter Sunday
May 6, 2018
Bishop's Visitation
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