August 30, 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

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.

Thursday Morning Eucharist

A lot of interest has been expressed in bringing back our Thursday morning Eucharists. The first one is September 12^th at 7:00am in the nave. All Valdosta area Episcopal Churches are involved in this service. The group will go to breakfast afterwards. We hope to see you there.

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

Christ Church is hosting a Listening Session on Saturday, September 7th. The Lay session is from 9a - 11a and the Clergy session is 11:30a - 1p.

The questions below I adapted from the diocese of ND’s Listening Sessions in process towards possibly replacing a resigned diocesan staff and revamping how it does ministry. As part of learning who they were ; where they wanted to go and who they wanted to continue being, or something like that, there were listening sessions held across the 19 parishes of the diocese. I have adapted some of the questions as appropriate for where GA is or so I think we are…

1. How (or which ministry, organization, bishop, canon, etc.) has the diocese(GA) influenced you the most.
2. How has GA contributed to the strength?
3. what words describe GA's identity?
4. What stories/myths/rumors currently exist in GA?
5. What are the #1 or #2 primary aspects of GA that you value most?
6. What are the #1 and #2 primary aspects of GA that you value least?
7. What is it about being in GA that you would NOT let go of?
8. What might you be willing to give up?
9. Is there a different organization of GA (staff, committees, commissions) which you believe might enhance your ministry?
10. If so, then what type of organization?

NEW FOYER GROUPS ARE FORMING - This is last Sunday to sign up for Foyer Groups. 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, and any night of the week they decide on. If you are interested in joining one of these groups. A sign up sheet has been placed on the Parish Hall Bulletin Board or you may call Peggy in the church office at 229-242-5115 or email or text Jeani Synyard – jsynyard@bellsouth.net or 229-834-6004.

Worship Services

September 1, 2024

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9

Psalm 15

James 1:17-27

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Bulletin for the 10:00a service

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/September-1-2024-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 September 1, 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 - September 1, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, John McRae, Mike Tanner

Lectors: Kathrine Mayer, 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

Serving next week - September 8, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Eric Nielsen, David Sandbach, Jeani Synyard

Lectors: Jeani Synyard, Rita Watters, David Sandbach

Acolytes: Phyllis Holland, David Holland, Holly Holland

Altar Guild: Phyllis Holland, Anne Reid, Mimi Allen, Pat Bezona

Ushers: Al Turner, Tom Carroll, John McRae

Greeter: Martin Holland

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, Connie Flowers, Greg Greneker, Louise Harden, Peter Ingeman, Jason LaFleur, Leigh Long, Doug Mayer, Marge McCartney, Mindy Meeker, Ed Mistick, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Emily Paulk, 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.

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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.