August 23, 2024

Message from Bishop Logue

Diocesan office is moving to a new location. This move will eliminate debt on the current location and will add $1 million in investments to support the diocesan budget. Click on the link for more details: https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Letter-DioGA-2024-0822.pdf

Wardens Corner

by Sr. Warden Molly Stevenson and Jr. Warden Steve Honeycutt

Your Christ Church vestry meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Each month, the Wardens will write a recap of the meeting and make it available to the congregation. Of course, you are always welcome to attend the actual meeting.

The meeting always begins and ends with prayer with a different vestry member leading each time. To continue reading link here:

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wardens-Corner-August-2024.pdf

Christian Education for Adults

Every Sunday at 9:15a Christian Education has a learning session from 9:15a until 9:45a. We are looking for more members to participate and join these sessions.

Grace Cafe/Tomberlin House: Looking for a small computer desk or table for one of our interns. Contact Jeri-Lyn Flowers at 404-771-7116 if you have something that you are willing to donate. We appreciate your support of the Cafe.

Living Hope - A Strategic Planning Process for the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.

Christ Church has been chosen to host the session on Saturday, September 7th. The Lay session is from 9a - 11a and the Clergy session is 11:30a - 1p. This is a wonderful opportunity for Christ Church to host

the diocese and I thank everyone for your support.

I have linked the session schedule here:

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Listening-Sessions-2024.pdf

Grace and peace, Fr. Hal

NEW FOYER GROUPS ARE FORMING

Foyer Groups are made up of 8 - 10 people who meet (preferably) every month. The purpose of these groups is to get to know one another better, and to meet new people in the church. The groups can meet in different houses, or restaurants, any night of the week they decide on. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please email, Peggy in the church office (office@christchurchvaldosta.org or email Jeani Synyard jsynyard@bellsouth.net or text/call Jeani at 229.834.6004.

Worship Services

August 25, 2024

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18

Psalm 34:15-22

Ephesians 6:10-20

John 6:56-69

Bulletin for the 10:00a service

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/August-25-2024-bulletin-1000-Leaflet-1.pdf

Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

10a - 2p

Closed Friday

Livestreaming

The broadcast of the 10 a.m. worship service on August 25, 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 updated information sheet is linked here, and printed copies are also available from the ushers or the Audio/Visual booth staff.

Serving next week - August 25, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: John McRae, Sheri Gravett, Phyllis Holland

Lectors: Daphne Wright, John McRae, Phyllis Holland

Acolytes: Blake Yarbrough, Haley Hood, Elizabeth Hood

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

Ushers: Ed Mistick, Alex Alvarez, Eric Nielsen, Martin Holland

Greeter: Julia Ariail

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Larry Wisenbaker

Serving next week - September 1, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, John McRae, Mike Tanner

Lectors: Sallie Honeycutt, Phyllis Holland, Pat Denmark

Acolytes: Molly Stevenson, Erica Thieme, Mara Shenton

Altar Guild: Sandra Fletcher, Sallie Honeycutt, Amber Tanner, Robin Coleman

Ushers: Stephen Sandbach, Tanner Darby, Delrick Bradley

Greeter: Nikki Yarbrough

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Larry Wisenbaker

For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Remember in Your Prayers

Remember in Your Prayers: Mimi Allen, Justin Allen, Greg Greneker, Louise Harden, Peter Ingeman, Jason LaFleur, Leigh Long, Doug Mayer, Marge McCartney, Mindy Meeker, Ed Mistick, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Maxwell Oliver, Sally Querin, Della Richards, Richard Rigby, Rocky, James Smith, Gary Thomas, Anne Turner, Julie Van Ham, Eliza Waddell, Michelle Weidman, Tami Tyson Windell, Gordon Zeese, pray for the family of The Rev. Canon Bob Carter, and Michane James 

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

Ways to donate

You can donate on our Vanco Online site, or by scanning the QR code below on our website donate page located here.

Christ Church uses Vanco Payment Solutions for online giving. Download the Vanco Mobile app, text to give 844-928-4938, or scan the QR code below. Thank you for your support.

Email us at office@christchurchvaldosta.org

website: www.christchurchvaldosta.org

Call us at 229.242.5115

or bookkeeper at 229-242-0616

Christ Episcopal Church is a parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.