Father Hal Weidman began at Christ Church on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. We are excited to welcome Father Weidman as our new rector and his wife Michelle to Christ Church. Please join us in welcoming them to Christ Church.

Dear Christ Church Family,

Attached you will find the February 2023 Totals, later than usual, for which I apologize. You will note that funds have been transferred to offset some expenses. We have recently received notice of a refund on the moving expenses, which will be reflected in the next month's numbers. In addition, I want to point out that we have incurred significant maintenance expenses, which will be more obvious when I post the quarterly numbers in April. We are nearing the end of a long period of taking care of deferred maintenance, and the numbers reflect that. 

As always, please feel free to reach out to Amy or me with questions, concerns, and suggestions.

Stefani Carroll, Treasurer

Live-Streaming this week of the 10 a.m. worship service on April 2, 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 March 26, 2023 - Holy Eucharist

Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the April 2, 2023 service.

A Link to YouTube video that will begin Sunday, April 2nd at 9:55 a.m. is available here.

New feature for in-person worship - We now have a hearing assistance feature available as part of our new sound system. This feature uses your smartphone and earbuds or hearings 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 media booth staff.

Garden Guild will meet on April 3^rd. We will focus on the church grounds to get ready for Easter. The Garden Guild meets Monday and Wednesday from 10 - 12. More hardworking people are welcome to join us. Bring your gloves and tools.

Children’s Church will NOT be held on April 2^nd due to school spring break. We look forward to seeing all the children on April 9^th.

Keri is in need of Sunday nursery volunteers, and Children's Church leaders, if you are interested in helping out in the nursery, or children's church, please contact Keri at 229-412-5630.

We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9, 2023, immediately following the 10:00 worship service.

Eggs can be dropped off at the church office Monday-Thursday from 9-3, or given to Keri Wilkin. Thank you for any assistance you can lend.

The Parish Life committee has reserved a spot for Christ Church at Honey Creek for a Parish Retreat the weekend of May 19-21, 2023. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. Cost of the weekend is broken down below. As soon as Honey Creek gets the event listed on their website we will send you the link so you can register online. We just wanted to get dates out to you.

1Book1Diocese for Lent

Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom. 

Concluding on Sunday, April 2^nd, following the 10:00 service, Molly Stevenson will lead the book discussion of the 1Book1Diocese book “Beginning to Pray” by Anthony Bloom. We will be discussing section 5 - Addressing God.

The Stitchers of Love meet twice a month on the first and third Sundays in the Parish Hall from 4:00 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. We will teach anyone who is interested in learning to knit or crochet. The next meeting is April 2^nd.

All visitors and new members are cordially invited to a welcome dinner on Sunday, April 30, 2023, beginning at 6:00 P.M. The dinner will be hosted by the Newcomer Team at the residence of Nikki and Bobby Yarbrough (4700 Skipper Bridge Road, Hahira, GA 31632). All ages are welcome.

To RSVP, please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall (by the display case) or call/text Martin Holland (770-605-2461) before April 23, 2023.

We eagerly anticipate meeting our newest members and guests!

Vacation Bible School will be here before we know it! The Vacation Bible School committee is hard at work to get us ready for the kick-off of "Summer Camp for Jesus" in June. Registration information and more details will follow.

Volunteers are needed. If you would like to help with Vacation Bible School, please contact Keri Wilkin at 229-412-5630. We need to begin the process of background checks, and Safe Church, Safe Community training (a diocese mandate for working with children and youth).

If you are planning to volunteer, you can begin the Safe Church, Safe Community training by following the directions in this link.

PMO & Preschool registration has begun for the 2023-2024 school year. Preschool is open Monday - Friday from 9 - 12, and our PMO is open Tuesday - Thursday from 9 - 12. If you would like more information, please contact Elise Sandbach.

EYC Junior and Senior High meet each Sunday evening in the EYC room in the Gabard Building (classroom at the far end of Gabard) from 6-7:15p.m. Please tell your friends they are welcome. Join us for supper, devotion, and fun time.

Spouses of clergy in the SWGA convocation will meet for lunch on Saturday, April 15 at noon at the home of John and Rev Marcia McRae at 2701 Green Meadow Dr Valdosta 31602, spouses from other convocations are more than welcome to join. Lunch will be provided. This is meet and greet for new spouses to the convocation.

Please RSVP to John McRae at jhmcae@bellsouth.net or 229-220-5619. 

Tuesday Night Bible Study

The Tuesday night Bible study led by Willa Valencia will resume on April 4^th, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders on Williams Street. All adults are welcome. Please bring your Bible—any translation.

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 March 19, 2023.

We are utilizing VANCO Payment Solutions to safely and securely make your offering.

Download the free “Vanco Mobile” app and search for Christ Episcopal Church and then Valdosta, GA.

Or you can donate on our Vanco Online site, or by scanning the QR code above or our website donate page located here.

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.