October 25, 2024

PLEASE COME! - WATCH PARTY FOR THE INVESTITURE OF THE 28TH PRESIDING BISHOP

Saturday, November 2, 2024 beginning at 10:30a in the parish hall. The event will be live-streamed from New York so everyone can attend. Coffee Hour type food will be served.

VSU CHORALE IS HOLDING PRACTICE AT CHRIST CHURCH

Unfortunately, the VSU Music department had major water damage to their music department facility after this past hurricane. They did not have a place for the VSU Chorale to practice. Professor Dr. Calell Wright approached the church about the possibility of them practicing in the church sanctuary, and we gladly accepted their request. The chorale for the next several months will be holding classes in our Sanctuary Monday - Thursday.

OCTOBER 27th EVENTS - Sunday Fun Day Celebration (casual attire recommended).

Elise Sandbach Appreciation Day

The church will be celebrating Elise for her 30+ years giving to the church pre-school

Trunk or Treat (for kids)

This is a fun time for the church to Celebrate Halloween with the children of the parish. Open your trunk of goodies and watch the magic happen!

The Final First Wednesday will be November 6th

A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen

Start with 6:00pm Eucharist followed by a covered dish meal. Fr. Hal will lead us through Nouwen's book as the basis for our Stewardship ministry. Although Nouwen is not an expert on developing the various skills and practices often employed by people who fundraise. Instead, his credibility came from his profound understanding of the heart. Won't you come, bring a friend and/or family member and a covered dish to share.

Thursday Morning Eucharist

A lot of interest has been expressed in bringing back our Thursday morning Eucharists 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.

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.

Worship Services

October 27, 2024

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Psalm 119:1-8

Hebrews 9:11-14

Mark 12:28-34

For the bulletin for the 10:00a service, please click here: https://christchurchvaldosta.org/news-2/sunday-bulletin/

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Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

10a - 2p

Closed Friday

Livestreaming

The broadcast of the 10 a.m. worship service on October 27, 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 this week - October 27

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: Al Turner, Tom Carroll, John McRae

Greeter: Dottie Pitts

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

Coffee Hour Hosts: CHURCH PICNIC

Serving next Week- November 3, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, Jeani Synyard, Mike Tanner

Lectors: Mike Holland, Marcie Dennard, Phyllis Holland

Acolytes: Molly Stevenson, Erica Thieme, Dot Gatchell

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

Ushers: David Blevins, Jason Reynolds, Sparky Greneker

Greeter: Martin Holland

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

Coffee Hour Hosts: Julie Reynolds, Gwen Daughtrey, Marcie Dennard/

Leigh Long/ Paula Ramey



For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Remember in Your Prayers

Mimi Allen, Justin Allen, Connie Flowers, Greg Greneker, Louise Harden,

Peter Ingeman, Jason LaFleur, Doug Mayer, Marge McCartney, Mindy Meeker, Ray Murphy, Bob Owens, Emily Paulk, Sally Querin, Della Richards, Richard Rigby, Rocky, James Smith, Gary Thomas, Julie Van Ham, Tami Tyson Windell,

Gordon Zeese

Especially pray for the Tomberlin Family, the Kurjack/Bezona Families,

the Moser Family, and the family of Rev. Bob Hughes.



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.