September 22, 2024

FIRST WEDNESDAY PROGRAMMING: A Spirituality of Fundraising by Henri Nouwen. Fundraising can be an incredibly important, often misunderstood, and notoriously challenging task. Rading Henri Nouwen's book A Spirituality of Fundraising has the power to motivate you to embrace fundraising in a positive, life giving, and deeply human and spiritual task.

For the next two, first Wednesdays of the month, October 2nd and November 6th and after a 6:00pm Eucharist and a covered dish meal, our program begins. In the first one, 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. 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.

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.

Leigh Long T-Shirts Available: For those who ordered a T-shirt during the Leigh Long Fundraiser. Bobby Yarbrough will be handing out T-shirts this Sunday, September 22 after the church service. He would like to take a picture of everyone in their T-shirt to send to Leigh. Those that did not purchase a T-shirt are welcome to join in the photo. The photo will then be given to Leigh to show our love and support during this difficult time.

Kitchen Back Door (off parking lot) The kitchen door into the kitchen prep area will be locked between 8a - 9a and again from 10a - 11a during each church service. Please use side entrance under the covered walkway if you need to get into the parish hall or the church annex. Thank you all for your cooperation in making this a smooth and easy transition.

Grace Cafe: Interns are off to a great start in demonstrating the grace of God through food, fellowship, and ministry by serving well-over 680 visitors since the beginning of the semester. This week, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the following: Pat Denmark and Julia Ariail for their contribution of fruits and snacks to our Cafe's pantry. The Wisenbaker family for their kind donation of a bicycle for our interns. Dottie Pitts, the Black and McRae families for their generous monetary contributions. If you would like to donate to the Cafe or the Cafe pantry. Please contact Jeri-Lyn flowers at (404)771-7116.

Worship Services

September 22, 2024

St Anna Alexander Day

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Lectionaries are not available this Sunday.

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 September 22, 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- September 22, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Stefani Carroll, Martin Holland, Sheri Gravett

Lectors: Martin Holland, Stefani Carroll, Bonnie Hanson

Acolytes: Blake Yarbrough, Haley Hood, Elizabeth Hood

Altar Guild: Debi Saeger, Julia Ariail, Lucy Tomberlin, B.J. Mistick

Ushers: Bobbie Yarbrough, Blake Yarbrough, Glen Flowers

Greeter: Julia Ariail

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Larry Wisenbaker

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

Serving next week - September 29, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, John McRae, Mike Tanner

Lectors: Sallie Honeycutt, Phyllis Holland, Pat Denmark

Acolytes: Phyllis Holland, Molly Stevenson, Paul Stevenson

Altar Guild: Nancy Lutsko, Frances Guice, Judy Demott,

Happy and Peter Ingeman

Ushers: Mike Tanner, Paul Stevenson, Cameron Prevost

Greeter: Nikki Yarbrough

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Larry Wisenbaker

Coffee Hour Hosts: Phyllis Hiers, Patricia Tyson, Julia Ariail, Jeri-Lynn Flowers/Sally Nunn

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, Leigh Long, Doug Mayer, Rusty McCall, Marge McCartney, Mindy Meeker, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Bob Owens, Emily Paulk, Sally Querin, Della Richards, Richard Rigby, Rocky, James Smith, Gary Thomas, Anne Turner, Julie Van Ham, Tami Tyson Windell, 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

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.