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June 12 , 2019

IN THIS ISSUE
Hurricane Season is here! Sign up today for the FREE Hurricane Preparedness Seminar, on Monday June 17, at 5:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. Get more information here.

Rector's Ramblings


Father Tom is away in Pennsylvania today, celebrating his mother-in-law's 80th birthday. He'll be back with his ramblings next week!

Worship


Summer Worship Schedule
The summer worship schedule is now in effect. Regular weekend worship services take place on Saturdays at 5:30 pm at St. Ignatius Chapel, on Demere Road, and on Sundays at 8:00 am, 9:15 am and 11:15 am at Christ Church, Frederica. Kidurgy, our Liturgy of the Word for younger children, is celebrated on Sundays at 9:15 am. 

Formation 


Adult Sunday Morning Class
The Adult Class is continuing to meet over the summer. The current study of, God Was Here and I Was Out to Lunch will end on July 14. Then the class will take a break on Sunday, June 30 and Sunday, July 7. On July 21, the group will begin a study entitled Pray Like Jesus which will run through August 28. There will be another break for Labor Day Weekend, September 1, then on September 8, the class will begin a study entitled The Gospel According to Leviticus. Read more about these books here. For more information, please contact Bob Brown at [email protected].
Men's Study Group
The Men's Discussion Group meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am . For the month of June, they will be meeting at Gordon Zeese's home, at 1 Tee Lane, on St. Simons Island. They will begin a discussion of American Nations: A History of the 11 Rival Regional Cultures of North America, by Colin Woodard, at the beginning of the month.  The group will continue to meet during the summer and newcomers are always welcome.  For more information, please contact Te Turner at [email protected] .

Women's Book Study
The women's study group meets Thursdays at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. They will start their next book, Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith, by Barbara Brown Taylor on Thursday, June 20. The book is  "...a beautifully crafted memoir . . . . There is a refreshing honesty . . . a slice of courage in a world that too often refuses to admit its vulnerability. . . . Leaving Church does not bash the church. It is a love story about letting go and learning to live with the mystery of what may happen next." -  San Diego Tribune   
Contact: Mtr. Ashton Williston at [email protected].
 Children and Youth

 
VBS 2019



We're "roaring" through Vacation Bible School this week, as our children have been exploring God's goodness on an epic African safari. The Parish Hall has been alive with with music, dancing and shouts of "God is Good!" VBS will wind down on Friday, with hot dog lunch for all participants and their families, beginning at 11:30 am. To see more pictures of all the fun that's been happening, click here.

Camp Kanuga - June 17 - 21, 2019


Camp Kanuga returns to Christ Church this summer. This full day camp provides some of the same educational and growth activities enjoyed at Camp Kanuga's parent site in Hendersonville, NC. Campers will participate in archery, morning jam and devotionals, nature hikes, team building activities, arts and crafts, and a variety of sports. Register online at kanuga.org/daycamp
Dates: June 17 - June 21 Time: 9 am to 4 pm 
Monday - Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm Friday 
Tiered pricing:  Level 1: $225  Level 2: $200  Level 3: $175 Ages: 5-11
Summer Day Camp for Middle School


This summer, our youth will have the opportunity to give back to the community with Serving Our Neighbors, a week-long outreach camp, from  July 15-19. All youth from rising 5th graders through high school-aged youth are welcome. This is an all day, week-long camp that focuses on outreach in our community. 

We will spend our mornings traveling around Brunswick to different outreach opportunities like The Well, St. Athanasius, Second Harvest, MAP International and back home to Christ Church for Back-Pack Buddies! In the afternoons, we'll have engaging activities like Neptune Park mini golf, bowling, a movie, and on Friday, we will go to Summer Waves Water Park in celebration of a hard work week!  Contact: Mtr. Katie at [email protected]
Christ Church Families on Facebook
Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook here !

 

Outreach


Hurricane Preparation MeetingHurricaneMeeting
Christ Church Frederica is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall Meeting for our parishioners and the community on Monday, June 17, at 5:00 pm, in the Christ Church Parish Hall, at 6329 Frederica Road. Featured experts will include Jay Wiggins, Director of Glynn County Emergency Management; Homer Bryson, Commissioner of Georgia Emergency Management Agency, and Al Sandrick from the National Weather Service, Jacksonville Office. Attendees will receive storm preparation tips for your personal property and pets, and important information about state and federal response and assistance with post storm recovery. National Weather Service representative Al Sandrick will present a wealth of information pertaining to tropical storms and hurricanes in our local area, including a riveting presentation about historical hurricanes that have struck the Golden Isles over the years. Make plans to join us for this important information session. Please call the church office at 912-638-8683 and let us know you'll be coming. For more information, contact Susan Shipman at [email protected]
Children's Books Needed
This summer, we are collecting children's books for youngsters living in Glynn County. Please bring new or gently used children's book for ages Pre-K through 6th Grade to the church office in the Parish Hall, during regular business hours on weekdays, or on Sundays, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. For more information, please contact Susan Shipman at [email protected] .
 
Help for Burroughs Molette
There is an ongoing need to support Burroughs Molette Elementary School (BMES) in Brunswick. Most of the school's students live in poverty, and this carries over to their academic performance. For several years Glynn Episcopal Ministries (GEM) has sponsored mentors and tutors at the school. In the coming school year, they plan to implement a reward program for individual student's successes and gains. If you are interested in helping to create and/or facilitate such an undertaking, please come to a brainstorming session with Fr. Tom in the parish hall at 12:30 pm on Sunday, June 23. Contact: Fr. Tom at [email protected].
 
Backpack Buddies
The Backpack Buddies will be packing next on Wednesday, June 26, at 10:00 am. They ' ll be delivering 60 bags to McIntyre Boys and Girls Club each Friday for children who attend St. Simons and Burroughs Molette Elementary and weekend bags to Goodyear Elementary, the host site for a summer school, to children who receive food from the Backpack Buddies program throughout the school year. The Buddies may also serve the summer school program at Altama Elementary. All are welcome to join the line and feed our children in need, in Glynn County. Contact: Susan Shipman at [email protected]

ECW


Tour of Homes 2020 Is Ramping Up!
Many hands make light the work...
 
As the planning begins for the March 21, 2020 Tour of Homes, there are openings for committee chairpersons. We are looking for men and women to share their talents in the following areas; advertising, benefactors, marketing, tour buses, sponsors and signage. If you'd like to help with this most worthwhile project please contact the chairs, Susie Henning and Tami Black.
EWC 2019 Tour of Homes Grants Awarded

It is with tremendous excitement that the Christ Church ECW announces a very generous gift of $70,000 to local and regional charities! These gifts come from the combined proceeds of the annual Tour of Homes this past March, as well as the year-long sales of the Christ Church cookbook. Many, many thanks to our Christ Church family and the many dedicated community volunteers who helped us with both projects this year. Lives will be touched thanks to your time and efforts! To see the list of this year's beneficiaries, go to TourofHomes.org
 
Fellowship

 
Susanna Wesley Guild
The Susanna Wesley Guild will be meeting next for their summer luncheon on Tuesday, June 18, at 11:30 am, at Coastal Kitchen, at the Golden Isles Marina. For more information, please contact Ethel Horton

Stay Informed

 
Christ Church Gift Shop - Now Open!


Our new Christ Church Gift Shop, (inside the Parish House, across from the reception area), is now open on Sundays, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Come browse the assortment of unique items available, including hand-made prayer beads and our new history book. We'll also be adding new and seasonal items each week, so come by and check out the inventory. If you would like to make a purchase, cash, checks and credit cards are acceptable.
 
Our goal is to eventually have the shop open on a regular basis on weekdays, as well as Sundays, so we're looking for volunteers to serve as shopkeepers. Training will be provided. If you're interested in helping with the shop, please contact Ellen Kuehm at 912-996-3392 or at  [email protected]

Giving Made Easy


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 pay portal. 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.


Pastoral Care and Prayer List


Pastoral Care 

Your pastoral care team is here for you! If you have a pastoral concern, a blessing you'd like to share, want to arrange a hospital or home visit, and/or receive Holy Communion, please contact Mother Ashton Williston at 912-638-8683 or [email protected].

Prayer List

To amend our prayer list or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Ashton Williston at [email protected]  or call the church office at 912-638-8683.

Carl Alexander
Eric Andreae
Kurt Anderson
Kris Barkley
John Barnes
Kathy Bee
Kelly Benhase
Harry Branch
Gene Broadwell
Beverly Burns
Jackie Byrne
Josh Calhoun
Barbara Canady
Greg Canady
Andy Cheshire
Dena Davis
Jackie Davis
Mary Lou Detwiler
Terry Doster
Tom Finn
Patricia Friedel
Dave Geiszler
Ann Graham
Walter Graham
Angie Hansen
Burgess Hartsell
Harold Hicks
Lise Hofmann
Lois Irvin
Jim Langston
Bill Littleton
Dorothy Lowery
Dot Marler
Tom Martin
Rachael Moore
Rebecca Murdy
Sandy Nyenhuis

Richard Quinelly
Terry Hall Robbins
Rob Rushin
Skip Slocum
Clyde Smith
Willou Smith
David Somerville
Sam Spak
James St. Clair
Grayson Strickland
Edith Tayloe
Sara Taylor
Mary Triplett-Key
Pat Vinton
John Waite
Janice Walker
Carah Wheeler
Summer Wheeler
Sarah Whitman
Clint Winne
Martin Worthy
Putsie Worthy
Mell Wray
Hollis Youngner
Beth
Betty
Bob
Chip
Chris
Earl
Emily
Fran
Lara
Shannon
Virginia    
Whitney
Winnie




This  Week


Serving This Weekend
Ralph Wade - Chalice Bearer

Sunday, June 16, 2019 8:00 AM (CCF)
David Boland - Chalice Bearer
David Boland - Lector 
Ed Rowley - Usher
Toni Rowley - Usher
Bonita Wright - Altar Guild

9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Bruce Bland - Acolyte C  
William Temple - Acolyte TB
Abigail Williston - Acolyte TB
Jimmy McQuade - Acolyte CW
Beth Smith - Chalice Bearer
Paul Salter - Chancel Master
Leigh Lane - Lector - First Lesson
Leigh Lane - Lector - Second Lesson
Laura Brown - Greeter
Greer Brown - Greeter
Susan Imhoff - Usher
Lynne Turner - Kidurgy Shepherd 
Ed Turner - Kidurgy Shepherd 
Bonita Wright - Altar Guild

11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Isabel Parker - Acolyte C  
Mary Helen Moses - Chalice Bearer
Te Turner - Lector - First Lesson
Susan Garrett - Lector - Second Lesson
Penny Jones - Greeter
Clif Jones - Greeter
David Butler - Usher
Linda Wood - Altar Guild

Weds., June 19, 2019 NOON Healing Service CCF
Nancy Butler - Altar Guild

Calendar

 
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - VBS
10:30 am - Men's Study Group (off campus)
12:00 pm - Healing Service

Thursday, June 13, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - VBS

Friday, June 14, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - VBS

Saturday, June 15, 2019
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius

Sunday, June 16, 2019
Father's Day
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church 
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church
10:30 am - Adult Sunday Class
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church

Monday, June 17, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Camp Kanuga
5:00 pm - Hurricane Preparation Town Hall

Tuesday, June 18, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Camp Kanuga
11:30 am - Susanna Wesley Lunch
5:45 pm - Vestry Meeting

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Camp Kanuga
10:30 am - Men's Study Group (off campus)
12:00 pm - Healing Service

Thursday, June 20, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Camp Kanuga

Friday, June 21, 2019
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Camp Kanuga

Saturday, June 22, 2019
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius

Sunday, June 23, 2019
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church 
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church
10:30 am - Adult Sunday Class
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church


Save the Date

 
July 15-19, 2019
Middle School Serving Our Neighbors

August 11, 2019
Sunday School Open House and Registration

August 18, 2019
Sunday School Starts

August 26-31, 2019
Icon Writing Workshop

September 1, 2019
Blessing of the Icons

September 3, 2019
Hand Bell Choir, Choristers and Trebles Rehearsals Start

September 4, 2019
Adult Choir Rehearsals Start