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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.”
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Kim resigns as Christ Church's Administrator
Kim Dudley, has resigned as our administrator, property manager, and social media Czar to move closer to her parents in Charleston. Her last day in the office will be December 21st.
She has been with us since 2012, and has grown into her current position through perseverance, wisdom, an amazing memory, and a calm disposition. She was one of the many positive assets that attracted me to Christ Church. She's been an excellent resource for so many issues and the best administrator I have ever worked with as a priest.
The Vestry is currently working on what to do but I'm sure we will be asking for volunteers to fill the huge hole she is leaving.
Kim has asked that we not make a big fuss over her leaving and out of respect for her wishes, that is what we will do.
I'm sure Kim would love to hear from you.
Grace and peace,
Fr Hal
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End of Year Giving
Donations for the 2023 tax year can be dropped off at the church office before December 21st, or in the offering plate on December 24th or December 25th at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. The Church Office will be closed from December 25th - January 2nd. Donations may be dropped in the drop-box on the College Street office door after 12/21 but before 12/29, so they can be deposited before the 1st of January. Thank you for your continued support of Christ Church.
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Audio/Visual Services
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Live-Streaming this week of the 10 a.m. worship service on December 17, 2023 will begin at 9:55 a.m. If for any reason we experience Technical difficulties with the Live-streaming, a recording of the service will be uploaded and a link sent to the congregation at a later time.
If you missed it, here is a video of the December 10, 2023 - Holy Eucharist
Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the December 17, 2023 service.
A Link to YouTube video that will begin Sunday, December 17th at 9:55 a.m. is here.
Feature for in-person worship - Our hearing assistance feature is available as part of our sound system. This feature uses your smartphone, earbuds, or hearing aids to bring the sound directly into your ears. An information sheet is linked here, and copies are also available from the ushers or the Audio/Visual booth staff.
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Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer at Christ Church on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. We invite you to join us. We will not hold evening prayer on Christmas Day, or New Year's Day.
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Tuesday Night Bible study
Bible Study led by Willa Valencia, is held at 7:30pm at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders (1718 Williams St.). All adults are welcome. Please bring your Bible—any translation.
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The Garden Guild will take a break for the holiday season and will meet again Tuesday, January 9th. We focus on the church grounds. The Garden Guild meets each Tuesday from 10 - 12pm. More hardworking people are welcome to join us. Bring your gloves and tools.
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CONSIDERING BAPTISM?
Have you ever considered being baptized and just haven‘t gotten around to it? Well, now is the time. Fr Hal will hold a preparation class for you and parents and godparents/sponsors (for those individuals not capable of answering questions of faith). The class meets at 11:15am on December 17th in the Sanctuary. The Sunday we celebrate Jesus‘s baptism, January 7th, we will baptize those who are interested.
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Serving this week - December 17, 2023
Eucharistic Ministers: Julia Ariail, Nancy Lutsko, Maddie Yarbrough
Lectors: Maddie Yarbrough, Kathleen Parsons, Julia Ariail
Acolytes: Joel Williams, David Holland, Holly Rogers
Altar Guild: Frances Guice, Krystle Black, Nikki Yarbrough, Martha Leake, Kathleen Parsons
Ushers: Trent Coggins, Cliff Baker, Jerry Byrd
Greeter: Michael Black
Coffee Hour: Krystle Black, Sue Ellen Rumstay, Stefani Carroll, Ruth Holland, Pat Bezona
Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay, Charles Whiting, Larry Wisenbaker
Serving next week - December 23, 2023
Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, Jeani Synyard, Mike Tanner
Lectors: Phyllis Holland, Mike Holland, Marcie Dennard
Acolytes: Nancy Lutsko, Haley Hood, Elizabeth Hood
Altar Guild: Debi Saeger, Julia Ariail, Lucy Tomberlin, BJ Mistick
Ushers: Alex Alvarez, Eric Nielsen, Delrick Bradley
Greeter: Julia Ariail
Coffee Hour: No Coffee Hour today, help Altar Guild decorate church for Christmas
Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay
For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.
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ALTAR GUILD POLISHING PARTY
The Altar Guild will be having a polishing silver and cleaning hurricane globes party on Saturday, December 16th beginning at 9:30 to get ready for the Christmas season. If you would like to assist the Altar Guild you are welcome to attend. More hands make light work.
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Epiphany Pageant
The children’s pageant will take place on the Feast of Epiphany this year. Mark your calendars to attend the 10am service on Saturday, January 6th and plan to stay for a Brunswick Stew lunch! (Contact Molly Stevenson if you can provide a pot of Brunswick Stew or a pan of cornbread - (229 292-8215… text or call)
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Stitchers of Love
The Stitchers of Love meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in the Parish Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. Join us to learn to knit or crochet or bring your projects and socialize with the group.
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The Stitchers of Love need your donations of new or gently used stuffed animals to donate to the Children's Advocacy Center to comfort and soothe abused children. Contact Deacon Patricia Marks at 229-630-8644 or bring the animals to the office.
Madison Hood donated 3 large bags full of stuffed animals to the Children's Advocacy Center. The CAC was astonished at her generosity and sent her a thank you note and a small gift. She is our youngest donor so far and gave the most stuffed animals. Thank you Madison! (Photo from livestream camera.)
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Sunday Evening Vespers - a group of Christ Church members meet on Zoom (2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays) at 6:00 p.m. to read the Compline Service, pages 127-135 in the Book of Common Prayer and for friendly conversation afterwards. The first and third Sundays of the month we will meet in-person, but will make an audio recording available after Vespers for those unable to attend in-person. To join the group and receive the link to the weekly gathering, contact Phyllis Hiers or call 229-563-2464.
Ever wondered what Vespers was all about? Here is Audio Recording from December 3, 2023.
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HEP Lunch Gathering
HEP Nooners (aka Happy Episcopal People) meet on Friday. Dec 15 at noon, at the home of John & Marića McRae. To add to the fun and fellowship of the HEP Lunch group, we will be wrapping Christmas gifts for the kids we do Lunch Bunch for. We have plenty of wrapping paper, bags and tape. Please bring your own scissors along with sandwiches to share. The hosts will have soup, teas, and desserts.
John and Marića McRae
2701 Green Meadow Dr.
229-220-5619
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OPEN HOUSE AT RECTORY
Rev. Hal and Michelle Weidman are extending an invitation to an Open House at the Rectory on Friday, December 15th from 6-8pm. Drinks will be provided, please bring an hors d’oeuvre to share. Childcare will be provided in the Gabard building from 5:30 – 8:30pm.
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Leading with Grace
The Diocese of Georgia’s Leading with Grace Saturday workshop series aims to train lay and ordained people to lead graciously in a variety of areas, including congregational development and vitality, group facilitation, prayer practices, forming relations across difference, and transforming conflict. Although the themes for each workshop are related, participants may attend any or all of the standalone, one-day workshops. After each workshop, LWG trainers are available to consult with participants about how to apply what they have learned in their home parishes. Registration will cost $35/person per workshop or $100 for all four. Follow this link to sign up and get involved.
Leading with Grace link.
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CHRISTMAS RECITAL
Our annual Christmas recital will be held on Sunday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m. The concert will feature festive organ music by Sue Ellen Rumstay.
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HEP (Happy Episcopal People) Party
Saturday, December 23, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
H.E.P. Party: Adult Friends and Family Welcome
Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM at
David and Elise Sandbach's - 2607 Pebblewood Dr .
Please mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy an evening of Christmas Cheer .
Drinks will be provided, please bring an hors d'oeuvre to share.
Remember this is an adult only gathering. Childcare will be provided at the church in Gabard Building.
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From the Hospice House
Dear Rev. Hal Weidman and the Christ Episcopal Church Family,
I am writing on behalf of Hospice of South Georgia to express our deepest gratitude for your exceptional hosting and profound words of inspiration during our Angel Tree remembrance celebration.
Your remarkable hospitality played a pivotal role in making this event an immense success. The warm and welcoming atmosphere you provided allowed our attendees to feel embraced and supported throughout the commemoration. The words of encouragement you shared were incredibly meaningful, reminding us all that even in the midst of grief, hope endures. Your personal testimony on loss touched our hearts and served as a powerful source of inspiration, reminding us of the sustaining power of Christ's love, particularly in our moments of darkness.
On behalf of Hospice of South Georgia, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your invaluable support and for enriching our Angel Tree remembrance celebration. Your kindness and uplifting message have left an indelible mark on our hearts.
With sincerest appreciation,
Keisha Hilliard, LCSW
Manager of Clinical Support Services
Hospice of South Georgia and Langdale Hospice
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Ways to donate
We are utilizing VANCO Payment Solutions to safely and securely make your offering.
Christ Church now uses a free mobile app that makes it simple for you to make an online gift.
Download the free “Vanco Mobile” app and search for Christ Episcopal Church and then Valdosta, GA.
We now also have a mobile text to give number simply text your gift amount to 844-928-4938 and then follow the instructions on your phone to complete your donation.
Thank you for your continued support of Christ Church.
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Birthdays
December 17 - December 23, 2023
17 Len Carter
20 Mary Tunison, Anna Crawford Darby
21 Krystle Black
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Anniversaries
December 17 - December 23, 2023
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19 Ron & Pat Bezona,
Richard & Robin Coleman,
John & Marcia McRae,
David & Elise Sandbach
Contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday or Anniversary
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A Prayer for 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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Remember in Your Prayers
Ann Burnette, Alexis Carr, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Allan Dear, Irene Dodd, Gene Greneker, Louise Harden, Michane James, CathyAnn Kautter, Mike Lassen, the Long family, Doug Mayer, the McCrary family, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Brett Nelson, Rocky, Burt Tillman, Willa Valencia, Sue Marie Waddell, Michelle Weidman, Chuck Whiting
Lorri McCrary – deceased – (Sister of Troy Long)
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
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Clergy and Staff of
Christ Episcopal Church
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9-3
Father Hal Weidman, Rector
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
Nancy Sartin, Deacon
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
Kim Dudley, Administrator
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
[email protected]
bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616
Michelle Weidman, Director of Christian Education
[email protected]
mobile (229) 262-0426
Position Available, Director of College Ministry
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
Elise Sandbach, Director of Preschool
[email protected]
mobile (229) 460-4738
Sue Ellen Rumstay, Organist
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
Issa Young, Choir Director
[email protected]
church office (229) 242-5115
Nancy Lutsko, Verger
[email protected]
home (229) 241-7527
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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.
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website: www.christchurchvaldosta.org
229.242.5115 or bookkeeper at 229-242-0616
Christ Episcopal Church is part of the
Diocese of Georgia.
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