The Friday Vineyard May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, May 31

Church office closed

Saturday, June 1

10:00 a.m. - Altar Guild

Monday, June 3

9 a.m. - Noon - Vacation Bible School

Tuesday, June 4

9 a.m. - Noon - Vacation Bible School

Wednesday, June 5

9 a.m. - Noon - Vacation Bible School

Thursday, June 6

9 a.m. - Noon - Vacation Bible School

Friday, June 7

Church Office Closed

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

Sunday, June 2

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

6:00p Vespers

Congratulations

Last Friday, the 24th, Catherine Tarver Darby was born to the Sandbach clan and for the Darby clan. Parents Lauren and Tanner are well. So is big sister Anna Crawford. Grandparents Elise and Sandy are overjoyed with this news. I invite you to extend your congratulations to the families.

Notes from Father Hal

The Nursery will open each Sunday at 9:45 AM 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.

Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) Sunday is June 9th. ERD has many missions, from short-term disaster response to longer-term programs, like improving the health of women, children, and our environment. Each year ERD also facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for more than 3 million people worldwide struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster, and disease. ERD partners with Anglican entities across the globe. In addition to these important ministry areas, ERD also responds in the US with critical resources and training helping people to prepare for disasters and provide emergency support to vulnerable communities so a swift, full, and sustained recovery may occur. My vision is for this day’s non-designated collections to go to supporting ERD ministries. See your insert on the 9^th for more information.

Mark Your Calendars for Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will be June 3rd through the 6th. The theme is Earth, Stars, Hands and Hearts.

Honey Creek Summer Camps

Registration is now open for the 2024 season of summer camps at Honey Creek -- the 100th anniversary! Dates and camps: High School (completed grades 9-12), June 2-8; Saint Peter (completed grades 6-8), June 9-15; Saints Joseph & Mary (competed grades 3-5), June 16-22. For more information and to sign up for one or more of these camps, go here: http://honeycreek.org/camps

HEP Party (adults only)

June 14th, 6p at Jeani Synyard's home, located at 746 Lake Laurie Drive.

Bring your favorite appetizer.

Any questions contact Jeani Synyard at 229.834.6004.

HEP Luncheon June 21st at Noon. Please bring sandwiches or salads to share. Hosted by by John and Rev. Marcia McRae (2701 Green Meadow Drive. John and Rev. Marcia will provide drinks and dessert. Any questions call the McRae's at 229.220.5619.

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

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

WARDENS CORNER

For the May Wardens Corner report from Molly Stevenson and Steve Honeycutt, please click here.

The Treasurer's Report from Stefani Carroll

Note from Stefani regarding the Treasurer's Report.

A quick explanation of the fund balances: They could be described as rainy-day savings accounts, albeit some on steroids. Most are restricted to specific uses (as many of the names imply) and are a great buffer for the church to have in case of unexpected expenses or for the development or expansion of ministries. For example, Special Funds includes ten different funds, plus holding and interest accounts. These include Lunch Bunch, Jammin’ with Jesus, Burial Garden, and a host of other funds established for specific purposes. Another example is the Gabard Music Endowment, which can only be used for music-related purchases.

For these reports, please click the appropriate link below.

March 2024 Report with Fund Balances

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-03-March-2024-Treasurers-Report-with-Fund-Balances.pdf

April 2024 Report numbers only

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-04-April-2024-Treasurers-Report-numbers-only.pdf

Church Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

10a - 2p

Closed on Friday

Worship Services

The Second Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Audio/Visual Services

Sunday, June 2, 2024

The broadcast of the 10 a.m. worship service on June 2, 2024 will begin on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel at approximately 9:50 a.m. Please note this new start time, which will allow us to include all of the prelude music. 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 10 a.m. service on May 26:

https://youtu.be/8hE7urcoh5c

Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the June 2 service:

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/June-2-2024-bulletin-1000-Leaflet.pdf

A link to the YouTube video that will begin Sunday, June 2, at 9:50 a.m. is here:

https://youtube.com/live/igfow6CmtoM

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.

Serving this week - June 2, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Eric Nielsen, David Sandbach, Julia Ariail

Lectors: Julia Ariail, Rita Watters, David Sandbach

Acolytes: Molly Stevenson, Erica Thieme, Mara Shenton

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

Ushers: Al Turner, Tom Carroll, John McRae

Greeter: Martin Holland

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

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Serving next week - June 9, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Tammy Borders, Molly Stevenson, Jeani Synyard

Lectors: Kathryn Mayer, Jane Kinney, Molly Stevenson

Acolytes: Maddie Yarbrough, Blake Yarbrough, Polly

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

Ushers: David Blevins, Jason Reynolds, Sparkey Greneker

Greeter: Julia Ariail

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

For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Remember in Your Prayers

Mimi Allen, Catherine Darby, Peter Ingeman, Jessica, Jillyn, Joshua, Michane James Doug Mayer, Ed Mistick, Ray Murphy, Juanita Quinn, Richard Rigby, Rocky, James Smith, Michelle Weidman, Gordon Zeese

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

Vespers

What is Vespers? A group of Christ Church members and friends meets 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 meet in-person and enjoy a bring-your-own sandwich supper in the parish hall afterwards. For those in-person meetings, we make an audio recording available by email 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 is all about? Here is the Audio Recording from May 19, 2024.

June Birthdays

1 Julie Prine

2 Ingrid Carroll, Willa Valencia

4 Ron Bezona

5 Reed Croft, Sally Querin

6 Nicholas Balanis, Mae Turner

8 Millie Johnson

9 Alex Alvarez

10 Rena Nelson, Cannon Brooks

11 John David Greneker,

Sandy Seago

12 Jerry Byrd, Brantley Prine

13 Bradford Hanson,

Caroline Lambert

14 Sheelagh Panizzi, Patricia Tyson

20 Eleanor Parten

23 Larry Wisenbaker

29 Chris Rutland

30 Stella Clark

June Anniversaries

3 Al & Anne Turner

5 Mike & Phyllis Holland

9 John & Phyllis Hiers

15 Chris & Karen May

17 Peter & Happy Ingeman,

Kip & Tina Nunn

18 Clinton & Jeana Beeland

19 Aaron & Elizabeth Davis

Contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday or Anniversary

Ways to donate

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

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