Welcome to
Christ Episcopal Church!
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Christ Episcopal Church is an open, inviting, and affirming place of worship, mission and Christian formation. We believe in blending the great traditions of our church with a fresh, modern, contemporary approach to the Gospel.
All are welcome.
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BREAKFAST TACO FUNDRAISER for ROOTS!
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THIS SUNDAY! Sept 25th
Before and after 10: 30 am worship service
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 Taco Sunday is this coming Sunday!! The Roots teens will be serving Breakfast Tacos on Sunday morning, September 25th beginning at 10 am.
Come and enjoy a delicious taco made with lots of love!! Love donations are appreciated and gladly accepted! All money collected will be used to towards the teens social and service projects for this year.
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SITE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
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Saturday, October 1st | 10 am | CEC Library
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 Over the past 25+ years, our church has grown in many ways. Our congregation, building, staff, and vision have all developed and expanded as we've sought to follow Christ together. It's been an exciting journey! At this stage in our growth, it's crucial that we engage in long-range planning as we set the stage for our next 25 years together!
That's where the Site Planning Committee comes in. Come join the excitement on our team as we continue to work to enlarge / enhance our church building property! If this sounds like an area where you would like to serve, please come join us on Saturday, October 1st at 10 am!
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ANNUAL PET BLESSING
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Sunday, October 9th | 4 pm
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 You're not going to want to miss the fun of our Annual Blessing of the Animals! Join us on the front lawn at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 9th at 4 pm.
This event is a fun-filled fellowship where we offer our prayers and thanksgiving to God for our most precious loved ones who fill our lives with unconditional love!
Bring your pets on leashes or contained for safety reasons; or, if you're not able to bring your pet, bring their picture!
Each pet will receive a treat bag, and a personalized and signed Pet Blessing Certificate!
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SUNDAY MORNING YOUTH GROUP will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 9:30 am to 10:15 am.
Our next meetup will be September 25th: We will be preparing breakfast tacos for our fundraiser event!
DEEPER ROOTS
(10th-12th graders) will meet on the 1st Sunday of each month from 9:30 am -10:15 am with Father Trawin to discuss topics of special concern to older teens. Our next meetup will be on October 2nd.
ROOTS YOUTH
will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30 pm-8 pm in the Family Life Center.
Join us for our next meetup on September 28th.
This year, we will be working on making our CEC grounds an even greater place to hang out.
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LEARN TO KNIT & CROCHET
with the PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY!
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Wednesday, October 5th | 4 pm - 6 pm | CEC Library
Sunday, October 16th | 4 pm - 6 pm | CEC Library
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* PLEASE NOTE OUR UPDATED & EXPANDED CLASS TIMES! *
We are excited to announce that we will be
adding a class on the FIRST Wednesday of each month which will meet from 4-6 pm in the Library! Our next meeting date will be October 5th!
We have moved our monthly
Sunday class to the THIRD Sunday of each month! Our next Sunday to meet will be October 16th... so come join us!
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Have you tried to learn to knit or crochet but never been able to do it? Now you can learn from the wonderful ladies in the Prayer Shawl Ministry! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn a new skill!
Supplies will be provided. Also, there is a box on the kiosk table in the Narthex for new or used donated knitting needles and crochet hooks. Thank you in advance for your help!
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NOMINATION FORMS FOR VESTRY
& DIOCESAN COUNCIL DELEGATES
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Deadline for nominations is October 16, 2016
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It is time for our yearly elections for Vestry members and Delegates to Diocesan Council. We will be electing three new members to three year terms of service on the Vestry beginning January 2017; and four delegates and an alternate to Diocesan Council which will be held on February 9-11, 2017.
Those who may be nominated to serve on the Vestry or as Delegates to Diocesan Council must be communicants in good standing, at least 18 years of age.
You may nominate a member of the church (with their prior knowledge and consent) or yourself.
Click on the link below to print the Vestry & Diocesan Council Delegate Nomination form and return to Father Malone, Sarah Simpson, Joan Steele or John Lamphear.
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2016 BUDDY WALK
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Sunday, October 23rd | Reunion Ranch
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 SYDNEY'S SAINTS
Welcome to Sydney's Saints! This will be our 10th year Marching for a brighter future, donning our best Purple, Green, and Gold! We are walking to support Sydney and her peers with Down syndrome to receive programs and services as well as raise awareness for inclusion in schools and the community! There will be Beads, boas, and Masks galore!!
Please join us for the walk and/or make a donation to this amazing organization and a great cause!
This walk supports DSACT and enables them to provide more local services to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community while building awareness and acceptance of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome, as well as National Down Syndrome Society advocacy and public awareness initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.
Make your tax-deductible donation today and take the first step toward helping us achieve our goal. Thank you for your support!
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SEPTEMBER OUTREACH FOCUS:
SOCKS & UNDERWEAR FOR KIDS & ADULTS
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for Hill Country Community Ministries
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The ministry focus of Christ Episcopal Church this month will be an underwear and sock drive! All donations will be given to Hill Country Community Ministries for them to distribute as needed.
We are asking for new underwear (all sizes... for adults and children) and athletic style socks for men, women and children. You may bring your donations on Sunday mornings to the Narthex; or, you may place them in the donation basket in our Outreach Center.
Thank you again for ministering to those in need in our community in such a practical way!
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PRAYER REQUEST SUBMISSIONS
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 Tell me more about the prayer ministry at CEC:
We are a group of people who are dedicated to praying daily for your intentions, your needs and those of your family and friends.
How can I submit a name for prayer?
We will need the full name of the person for our office records. Names will remain on the prayer list for one month. It will be necessary to add names each month if necessary.
Please send the names of those for whom you wish to pray to Donna Naymick at [email protected].
Many in the congregation have asked if we can start to print the list of those for whom we are praying on a day to day basis. The answer is yes. The list will be printed each Sunday and first names only will be said at the prayers of the people.
On Sundays, or after any service, you can complete one of the prayer cards which are placed in every pew. Should there not be a prayer card in your pew, please let one of the ushers know and he/she will assist you. There is a wood Prayer Box, so marked, at the rear of the church on the right hand side as you exit. In completing the prayer request card or when e-mailing, please let us know if you require a call from either Fr. Trawin or Deacon Jan.
All requests are kept in strictest confidence and are only discussed within the ministry if clarification is needed.
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Did you know that you are able to give your offering or tithe online? Just go to our website at
http://cectx.org/give/ and click on the "Donate" button, and you will be taken to our secure server! We appreciate your faithfulness to give!
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together, running over,
will be put into your lap; for the measure you will
give will be the measure you get back." -- Luke 6:38
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- Carol & Steve
- Stennett
- Rosemary & John
- Sara & Scott
- John & Rosemary
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PLEASE RETURN CHURCH KEYS
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If you have borrowed keys from Jerry Babiarz or the church office, please return them
as soon as possible.
Thank you so much!
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY
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Sunday Morning
9:15 am | CEC Library
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Father Trawin leads the Sunday morning Lectionary studies. We are using a resource called Synthesis CE, which looks deeper into the history and interpretation of the scripture.
Grab a cup of coffee
and join us!
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SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
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SUBSCRIBE TO EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF TEXAS E-NEWS
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To receive notification of upcoming diocesan events and conferences, along with links to local parish news and employment opportunities, subscribe to the digital Dialog, the e-news of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Simply go to
epicenter.org and click the link at the lower right to subscribe or go to:
http://tinyurl.com/3rjmcoq
to subscribe.
From epicenter.org you may also make changes to your address and subscribe to the quarterly magazine, find links to Bishop Andy Doyle's sermons and numerous other resources.
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CALENDAR & E-LETTER
ANNOUNCEMENT
DEADLINES!
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Mondays | Before Noon
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All announcements and newsletter requests must be made before Monday at noon in order to be included in that weeks communications. Also, any events that need to be added to the calendar must be added at least 3 weeks in advance. Please note, that events already on the calendar will take precedence. Thank you for your understanding!
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