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Preschool Wish List – An Amazon wish list has been created for items desired to enhance our amazing preschool program. This is a terrific opportunity to help support our teachers and the program! Please consider purchasing something on the list.
To see that list, click here.
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Track Our Progress - 42 Pledges
As of October 22, we have received 42 pledges. You can follow our progress by checking these charts in the bell tower and parish hall during the campaign.
A letter about the pledge campaign is now online on the church's website as part of Fr. Kelly's periodic blog posts. You can read that new post by clicking here.
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VALDOSTA — The Valdosta State University Planetarium presents “Telescopes of Our Past and Future” at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 -- tonight!
“We are excited to feature and celebrate the telescope, an instrument to gather light and energy to see the past and learn about our future,” said Dr. Martha Leake, longtime member of Christ Church and professor of astronomy and physics at VSU. “The telescope helps us to see from a distance. Such devices began as spyglasses to allow us to monitor the enemy or stranger and, thanks to Galileo and others, were aimed at the Moon, Sun, the planets, comets and asteroids. But that also led us to study the stars and ponder questions such as how hot they are, how far they are, and if our Sun is ‘just’ a nearby star.
Each presentation will begin with “Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope,” a 23-minute full-dome educational show that traces the 400-year history of the telescope. Then the conversation will expand to the detection of gravitational waves. Reflectors and refractors will be on display, and guests will have an opportunity to use the telescopes on the rooftop Observatory deck to look at the Moon, planets, and double stars.
Located on the third floor of Nevins Hall, the VSU Planetarium features a Digitarium Kappa digital projector, which can reproduce the night sky as seen from anywhere on Earth or from the surface of any object in the solar system, at any time in history, past or future.
Limited parking is available in front of Nevins Hall and across Patterson Street.
Planetarium public outreach shows are appropriate for all ages.
Contact VSU’s Department of Data Science at (229) 333-5778 for more information.
On the Web: https://www.valdosta.edu/cosm/
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YouTube Video of Molly Stevenson Singing at The Seminary | |
Members of the Schola Cantorum at the Virginia Theological Seminary, Molly is third from left, back row.
VTS has posted a YouTube video of a recent Evensong service in which Molly and the choir are singing.
Click here to see that video.
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L-R Leslie Hiers Chadwick, Molly Stevenson, and Michael White.
Leslie and Michael, two Episcopal priests with ties to Valdosta, attended the Evensong service linked above.
Molly's VTS address: Molly Stevenson, Virginia Theological Seminary, PMB CB303, 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304.
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It’s hurricane season again. The Vestry created phone tree to check on the church family before, during, and after severe weather events. Emergency Contact forms are still available in the church office, and a digital version of the form that you can complete online is linked below.
The form asks to provide emergency contact information, as well as whether you have a generator and if you are willing and able to house a fellow parishioner(s) in need. Please complete a form and return it via email (office@christchurchvaldosta.org), hand deliver to the church office, or give it to a vestry member. Let’s have a plan in place so we can look out for each other.
Click here to complete the Emergency Contact Form online
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Serving this Week
October 25th
8am Service
Eucharistic Minister/Reader: Martha Leake
10am Service
Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, Jeani Synyard, Mike Tanner
Lectors: John McRae, Pat Denmark, Phyllis Holland
Acolytes: Chris Rutland, Elizabeth Hood, Jennifer Hood
Altar Guild: Debi Seager, Julia Ariail, Lucy Tomberlin,
B.J. Mistick, Paula Ramey
Ushers: David Blevins, Tom Carroll, Glen Flowers
Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay, Larry Wisenbaker
Coffee Hour Hosts: Bonnie Hanson, Phyllis Holland, Chris Roan,
Elise Sandbach, Melissa Carter
Vestry Member of the Day: Pat Denmark
For the bulletin for this service, please click below:
https://christchurchvaldosta.org/news-2/service-bulletin/
Serving next Week
November 1st
8am Service
Eucharistic Minister/Reader: Nancy Lutsko
10am Service
Eucharistic Ministers: Eric Nielsen, Sandy Sandbach, Blake Yarbrough
Lectors: Jane Kinney, Daphne Wright, Sally Querin
Acolytes: Erica Thieme, Dot Gatchell, Phyllis Holland
Altar Guild: Sandra Fletcher, Sallie Honeycutt, Amber Tanner, Robin Coleman
Ushers: Al Turner, Jason Rutland, Sparky Greneker
Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay, Larry Wisenbaker
Coffee Hour Hosts: Christine Kelly, Sallie Honeycutt, Eric Nielsen,
Ann Burnett, Pat Bezona
Vestry Member of the Day: Bobby Yarbrough
For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.
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Livestreaming and Hearing Assistance Program
The broadcast of the 10am worship service on October 25, 2026, will begin on the church's Facebook page and also on our YouTube channel at approximately 9:50 a.m. Recorded videos of past services are also available on both of those platforms. For more information about our livestreaming ministry and quick links to access recordings of these earlier services, click here.
ListenWiFi, our hearing assistance program, has recently been upgraded to a new version. Please be patient while we test the upgraded system and write new instructions.
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Birthdays this Week
27 Marcia McRae
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STITCHERS OF LOVE The next meeting is at 4pm on November 1, in the parish hall. These meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 4pm in the parish hall, unless otherwise stated. No experience is necessary. While you are welcome to bring your own crochet or knitting project, the group project for this fall and winter is to make hats and scarves for the residents of L.A.M.P.- Lowndes Area Ministries to People. All are welcome, so please feel free to come and bring a friend!
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LUNCH BUNCH - Saturday, November 14, in the parish hall. Help make sack lunches for approximately 100 children in need of meals. It is an assembly line process that only takes about one hour of your time. All are invited to participate - just show up on Saturday at 10:45am. | |
Great Pumpkins & Great Gourds are Here! The St. Barnabas Episcopal Pumpkin Patch is open at 3565 Bemis Road, Valdosta, GA 31605. It will be open until 7 pm October 31st. Pumpkin Patch hours are 11am-7pm Monday-Saturday and Sundays from 1 pm until 7pm.
Please visit our patch! We have traditional pumpkins and some very interesting gourds. Prices are in the range of $5 to $35 depending on the size of the pumpkin or gourd.
Proceeds from the Pumpkin Patch will go to Saint Barnabas Episcopal Outreach Programs. We also need volunteers to share in the fun, and help us in the pumpkin patch - greeting guests, showing people around and selling pumpkins.
For more information, contact St. Barnabas Senior Warden Diane Holliman at dianehalim@gmail.com
| | Thursday Morning Bible study and Fellowship for Women 10:15-11:15 at 2701 Green Meadow Drive. The study will be on 52 Women of the Bible. For more information about the study call Tammy Borders at 229-560-5889 | | |
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.
If you hear sounds of laughter coming from behind the partition in the parish hall on Sunday Morning, you can be sure you are invited to share the fellowship of Adult Christian Education at Christ Episcopal. No invitation necessary and no time is too late to arrive. Come for fellowship, a look at the lectionary for the day, and discussion of scripture. What a great way to start (or end) your week. We welcome you to the 9:15 group with open hearts, open minds, and Christian love.
| | Mark your calendar! The next Happy Episcopal People (HEP) lunch will be 12pm at the home of John and Marcia McRae on Friday, October 23rd at 2701 Green Meadow Dr. A sign-up sheet is posted on the parish hall bulletin board. These events are terrific opportunities to invite friends to get to know some of the church family in a smaller and more casual setting. The next one in December will be a Lunch Bunch wrapping party and lunch. For any questions, call John McRae at 229-220-5619. | | Mark your calendar! TRUNK OR TREAT this year will be October 25th at 11am, after the 10 o'clock service. Deck your car's trunk out in festive decor and bring some treats to pass out to the children of the church. Costumes encouraged. | | |
WAYS TO DONATE
We are pleased to offer an online giving option now. We have Venmo! Just scan the QR code and follow the prompts. Recurring gifts from your credit/debit card may also be scheduled via PayPal using the same code. If you are currently giving through Vanco, there is no need to switch to PayPal at this time.
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KOATS FOR KIDS Please consider donating new and gently used children's coats between now and the week before Thanksgiving. These coats will be donated to local children in need of a winter coat.
Your generosity is appreciated. There is a sign above the box that has been designated for donations in the parish hall.
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Burial Plan Booklets Planning one’s own burial service is a holy and uplifting opportunity. It is also a gift you can provide for your loved ones. Christ Church has planning booklets available for you to complete which will be filed in the church office until needed. Pick one up in the parish hall, narthex, or church office; complete it and return it to the church office. If you believe you already have a plan on file, please contact the church office to verify. (229) 242-5115
For an online copy of this booklet, click here.
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Diocesan Youth Compline Zoom, Wednesdays at 9:00pm
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join other youth across the diocese for a weekly Compline service over Zoom. Held each Wednesday evening, youth will be able to gather together to pray the service of Compline. For the Zoom link, scan the QR code or click this link.
| YOUTH GROUP- All current 6th-12th graders will be meeting at 7 pm for dinner and community in the Senior High Room of the Gabard Building Wednesday, October 21st. Being an Episcopalian is not a requirement and bringing a friend is encouraged! All are welcome here. | | |
CHILI COOK-OFF
Grace Café will hold its annual chili cook- off on November 5. We encourage you to make your best chili recipe for this college dinner.
We will have 5 college students to taste each chili entered to determine the best chili of the year.
Even though this is a tough competition, your entry will feed our students that night. Please consider making a hearty chili for our competition. And we love variety! If you've got an amazing vegetarian chili, we are happy to taste it. Maybe you have a white chicken chili, go for it!
If you plan to make a chili, please call or text Jeri-Lyn to let her know, 404-771-7116. Drop off your chili on November 5 anytime between 9 AM and 6 PM.
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Remember in Your Prayers: Caroline Betts, Virginia Kate Betts, Ron Bezona, Pauline Brown, Bob and Alexis Carr, Tyson Carter, “Red” Dawson, Rhett Dawson, Otis Fletcher, Chelsea Hasty, Creston Hulett, Guerry Jameson, Kyle & Susan Jones, Jeremiah King, Dennis Marks, Doug Mayer, Chloe Nelson, Casey Price, Ken Ricket, Terrell Rutland, Bo Smith
We are keeping those in need of prayer on the list for one month. We ask you to renew the need for continued prayer by calling the office.
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Saturday, October 24th
10am Altar Guild Team 4
10:45 Lunch Bunch
Sunday, October 25th
8am Holy Eucharist
9am Nursery
9:15am Choir
9:15am Christian Education (Adults)
9:45am Nursery
10am Holy Eucharist (also live-streamed)
11am Trunk-or-Treat
6pm Vespers Zoom
Monday, October 26th
Tuesday, October 27th
College Ministry
Wednesday, October 28st
6:30 Choir practice
Thursday, October 29nd
7pm Scary Movie Night @ Grace Café
Friday, October 30th
Office Closed
| | Clergy and Support Staff of Christ Church | | |
The Rev'd R. Kevin Kelly, Rector
rector@christchurchvaldosta.org
Nancy Sartin, Deacon
nancysartin@att.net
Bobby Yarbrough, Sr. Warden
bobbyyarbrough@bellsouth.net
mobile (229) 560-0439
Ed Mistick, Jr. Warden
jrwarden@christchurchvaldosta.org
Patricia Gatchell
Interim Administrative Assistant
office@christchurchvaldosta.org
church office (229) 242-5115
Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
books@christchurchvaldosta.org
Bookkeeper's direct office number (229) 242-0616
Krystle Black, Treasurer
krystlekblack@gmail.com
229-630-8667
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Jeri-Lyn Flowers, Director of College Ministry
collegeministry@christchurchvaldosta.org
Elise Sandbach, Director of Preschool
sandbach1@bellsouth.net
mobile (229) 630-4738
Kylee Creasy, Children's Ministries Leader
kyleecreasy@gmail.com
Ellie Copeland, Youth Minister
Katie Wisenbaker, Youth Minister
Issa Young, Choir Director
issayoung@gmail.com
Sue Ellen Rumstay,
Director of Music
rumstaysue@gmail.com
Nancy Lutsko, Verger
luts@bellsouth.net
home (229) 563-4358
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