January 31, 2025

Wardens Corner – January 2025

Molly Stevenson, Senior Warden – Mike Tanner, Junior Warden

At the annual meeting on January 19^th, Louisa Beckett, Lauren Darby, Tim Hood and Kelli Prevost were elected by acclamation to serve three-year terms on the vestry. Outgoing vestry members John Hiers, Jeani Synyard, Patricia Tyson and Larry Wisenbaker were thanked for their service. Additionally, a balanced budget was adopted, thanks in part to a generous bequest by Monty and Marilyn Miller.

The outgoing vestry members were recognized and the new vestry was inducted at the 10 o’clock service on Sunday, January 26^th. The vestry will gather for a retreat on Saturday, February 8^th to discuss plans and goals for the coming year.

Upcoming Events:

February 5^th – 1^st Wednesday 6p Eucharist, Covered Dish Supper & Teaching

February 7^th – Ladies Night Out @ Julie Reynolds’

February 8^th – Vestry Retreat @ The Stevensons’

February 20^th – Chili Cook-off for Grace Café College Dinner

February 21^st – HEP Lunch @ John & Marcia McRae’s

February 28^th – “Voices to Vienna” Concert – 6p @ Christ Church

** In addition to Sunday morning worship and education, the following are recurring weekly or bi-weekly events**

Sunday Evening Vespers – 6p

Tuesday Evening Bible Study – 7p @ Oak Trace Clubhouse

Wednesday Evening Choir Practice – 6:30p (except on 1^st Wednesdays when it begins at 7p)

Wednesday Evening Compline – 7p @ Grace Cafe

Thursday Morning Eucharist – 7a followed by breakfast at Zacadoo’s

Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study – 10:15a @ the McRae’s

2^nd and 4^th Saturdays – Lunch Bunch @ 11a

Your Christ Church vestry meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30p, beginning and ending in prayer. 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.

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE February 5th from 12:30p - 1:30 p

February 17th and 18th is Winter Break - School will be closed.

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 in and join these sessions.

Worship Services

February 2, 2025

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Malachi 3:1-4

Hebrews 2:14-18

Luke 2:22-40

Psalm 24:7-10

Sunday Bulletin Available

Link here: https://christchurchvaldosta.org/news-2/sunday-bulletin/

Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

9a - 2p

Closed on Friday

Livestreaming

The broadcast of the 10a worship service on February 2, 2025, will begin on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel at approximately 9:50aRecorded videos of past services are also available on both of those platforms. 

We regret that we had to suspend the livestream of the 10a worship service on January 26^th due to technical difficulties. During this past week we have made some changes in our equipment, and we hope to be able to broadcast the service on February 2 without interruptions.  



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 This Week - February 2. 2025

Eucharistic Ministers: John McRae, Stefani Carroll, Phyllis Holland

Lectors: Daphne Wright, John McRae, Phyllis Holland

Acolytes: Molly Stevenson, Erica Thieme, Mara Shenton

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

Ushers: Bobby Yarbrough, Blake Yarbrough, Glen Flowers

Greeter: Martin Holland

Audio/Visual Crew: Ken Rumstay, Larry Wisenbaker, Julius Ariail

Coffee Hour Hosts: Sallie Honeycutt, Pat Denmark, Ann Burnette, Pat Bezona

Serving Next Week - February 9

Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, John McRae, Mike Tanner

Lectors: Sallie Honeycutt, Phyllis Holland, Pat Denmark

Acolytes: Phyllis Holland, David Holland, Holly Holland

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

Ushers: Mike Tanner, Paul Stevenson, Cameron Prevost

Greeter: Ritta Watters

Audio/Visual Crew: Ken Rumstay, Larry Wisenbaker, Julius Ariail

Coffee Hour Hosts: Phyllis Hiers, Patricia Tyson, Julia Arail,

Jeri-Lyn Flowers, Sally Nunn

For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Remember in Your Prayers: Mimi Allen, Alexis Carr, Michael Curry, Jackie Elam, Louise Harden, Gail & Walter Hobgood, Peter Ingeman, Julie Jackson, Kerri Kent, Jason LaFleur, Dennis Marks, Doug Mayer, Cindy Moses, David Parker, Johnny Price, Madison Proctor, Sally Querin, Richard Rigby, Rocky, James Smith, Teresa Stevens, Gary Thomas, Julie Van Ham.

Especially Bishop Logue and family, the Wright family, the Lyons family and the Wilson family. 

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

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website: www.christchurchvaldosta.org

Call us at 229.242.5115

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