The Friday Vineyard | June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, June 21

Noon - H.E.P. Nooners (luncheon) at McRae's Home

Church office closed

Saturday, June 22

10:00 a.m. - Altar Guild

81st General Convention - Louisville, KY

Monday, June 24

81st General Convention - Louisville, KY

Tuesday, June 25

5:30 p.m. - College Ministry

81st General Convention - Louisville, KY

Wednesday, June 26

81st General Convention - Louisville, KY

Thursday, June 27

81st General Convention - Louisville, KY

Friday, June 28

Church Office Closed

81st General Convention - Louisville, KY

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

Sunday, June 23

8:00a - Holy Eucharist

9:15a - Choir Practice

9:15a - Christian Education

9:45a - Nursery

10:00a - Holy Eucharist (in-person and streamed)

11:15a Coffee Hour

6:00 - Vespers on Zoom

THE 81^ST GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

From Molly Stevenson

General Convention will take place June 22-28 in Louisville, KY. I was asked to write down some thoughts as I prepare to go.

I am looking forward to worshipping with 1,200-1500 Episcopalians…now THAT’S a MEGA-CHURCH!!! I’m also looking forward to seeing who God chooses to be the next Presiding Bishop and how his/her vision will build on or redirect the church’s priorities that Michael Curry presented. To continue reading, click on this link: https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/General-Convention-81-01.pdf

NOTES FROM FATHER HAL

The Nursery will open each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for children three years old and younger.

Older children, as an experiment, all parents and/or grandparents are invited to help their young children vest (in the office's vesting room) so they may process into the church and sit in the Annex's first rows. At the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer, they will be asked to come to the Altar for a closer look into "what happens there." Then, they will process out of the church to ring the bell as on "normal" Sundays.

FOURTH OF JULY SERVICE AND SUMMER LUNCHEON

On July 4th at 11:00am. Christ Church is having a Eucharist service and luncheon, together with Christ the King, St. Barnabas and St. James Quitman. Fr. Jim Elliot will be preaching. Sue Ellen Rumstay will provide an organ concert of patriotic songs and hymns after lunch.

We ask that those who wish to attend RSVP to Peggy 229-242-5115 in the Christ Church office so that we will have enough food for all. If Peggy is not available, please leave a message with your name and the number in your party.

June 2024 Calendar

Please click the calendar image or the link below for our June 2024 calendar.

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/June-2024-calendar.pdf

Church Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

10a - 2p

Closed on Friday

Worship Services

The Third Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Please click below for the readings and the bulletin.

Bulletin for the 10:00a service

LIvestreaming

The broadcast of the 10 a.m. worship service on June 23, 2024, will begin on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel at approximately 9:50 a.m. Recorded videos of past services are also available on both of those platforms.

For those worshiping in-person, we have a hearing assistance feature available inside the church as part of our sound system. This feature uses your smartphone and your earbuds or hearing aids to bring the sound directly into your ears. An information sheet is linked here, and printed copies are also available from the ushers or the Audio/Visual booth staff.

Serving this week - June 23, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Patricia Tyson, Nancy Lutsko, Maddie Yarbrough

Lectors: Daphne Wright, John McRae, Maddie Yarbrough

Acolytes: Nancy Lutsko, Haley Hood, Elizabeth Hood

Altar Guild: Debi Saeger, Julia Ariail, Lucy Tomberlin, B.J. Mistick

Ushers: Mike Tanner, Paul Stevenson, Cameron Prevost

Greeter: Jeani Synyard

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay, Tom Carroll

Serving next week - June 30, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, Jeani Synyard, Mike Tanner

Lectors: Mike Holland, Marcie Dennard, Phyllis Holland

Acolytes: Nancy Lutsko, Phyllis Holland, Molly Stevenson

Altar Guild: Nancy Lutsko, Frances Guice, Judy Demott, Happy and Peter Ingeman

Ushers: Trent Coggins, Cliff Baker, Jerry Byrd

Greeter: Dottie Pitts

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay

For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Remember in Your Prayers

Remember in Your Prayers: Mimi Allen, Justin Allen, Louise Harden, Peter Ingeman, Michane James, Jessica, Jillyn, Jacob, Doug Mayer, Oliver Maxwell, Marge McCartney, Mindy Meeker, Ed Mistick, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Juanita Quinn, Richard Rigby, Rocky, James Smith, Julie Van Ham, Michelle Weidman, Gordon Zeese

Family of Vivian Varner

We are keeping those in need of prayer on the list for 1 month. We ask you to renew the need for continued prayer by calling the office. - Fr. Hal

Prayer for Israel and Palestine from Bishop Logue

“God of peace, we pray for the people of Israel and Palestine in this time of war.

For all who are fearful for the safety of their loved ones and themselves, we pray that the assurance of unfailing love, even in the midst of danger, settles upon them. Shelter them from despair and protect them from harm.

We remember before you the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East, the Most Reverend Hosam Elias Naoum, and the people of his churches, hospitals, and other ministries.

For all who have died, we pray they find rest.

For all who grieve, we pray they find comfort.

For all who are wounded, we pray they find healing.

For leaders on all sides, we pray for the will to lay down arms and for the conviction to embrace a path of reconciliation and peace that preserves the rights and dignity of all of your children.

God of justice, we pray with hopeful hearts that your beloved children of the Holy Land.

We ask all this in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.”

Prayer for the Ukraine

God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace for wisdom, discernment, and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Amen.

Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Church of England, Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrel

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