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The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
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This Week At Christchurch
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Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 8:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist: 9:30 a.m.
Children's Church & Jr. Worship: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages: 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Combined Atrium Level I/II - Chi Rho House (3 1/2 years old to 3rd Grade)
Financial Peace University: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Canterbury Hall
(Registration is closed for this class)
Youth: 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Elevate - Youth area
Monday, October 17
Women's Enrichment - An Evening Study of the Scripture for the women of Christchurch.
The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. Workbooks available for purchase. 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Youth Cafe
Tuesday, October 18
Youth Bible Study: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - upstairs Youth area
Wednesday, October 19
Celebration Choir Practice: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Hidden Treasure
Children's Playtime: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Cottage 2
Puppet Team Practice: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Chi Rho House
Chancel Choir Practice: 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
Children's Classes: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Cottage 2
Adult Formation Classes: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - various locations throughout the church
Youth Gathering: 6:00-7:00 p.m. -Youth Cafe
Parish Supper: 7:00-7:30 p.m. - Canterbury Hall
Thursday, October 20
Early Christians (Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study)
6:45-7:45 a.m. 11th floor of the Goode Building/Jackson Hospital
Tea with the Rector: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Women's Bible Study: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
NEW STUDY: One Thousand Gifts - Ann Voskamp. Nursery provided, please RSVP to Cindy McLaughlin at cmclaughlin@christchurchxp.net, to make a childcare reservation. For more information, please contact Ginny Haynes(301-3383) or Kim Dennis (782-1288). Books available for purchase.
W.O.R.D. Puppet Team performing at Deer Creek Fall Festival at 6:00 p.m.
Come Join Us!!!
Upcoming
HarvestFest: Sunday, October 30 - 3:30-6:30 p.m.
We need volunteers for this important outreach to our community.
Please sign up!!!
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Worship Team This Sunday
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Verger: David Berenguer
Acolyte Master: Rick Oates
Lectors and Chalice Bearers: Jim Hill, Mark Wilkerson, Dolly McLemore and Ben Baker
Crucifer: Mark Hixon
Server: Lauren Oates
Gospel Torch Bearers: Virginia Anderson and Caroline Yancy
Cross Torch Bearers: Cole and Logan Hines
Greeters: Sally and Pete Cobb
Ushers: Adam McLeod, Ted Klose, Trey Starke and Kevin Houlditch
Altar Guild: Becky Pollard, Coralyth Adams and Barbara Ann Bowling
Flower Guild Team: Sheila Edmondson, Judy Derickson and Helen Thompson
Media: Steve Long and Tim Placke
Prayer Team: Robert Macrory, Lauren Hood, Martha Moore and Dee Mooty
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Sunday - Adult Christian Education
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Credo Class - The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament
Relevance Class - Bible Study and discussion.
Damascus Road (Men's Class) - The Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything
Women's Class - Praying the Names of God: An Invitation to Encounter the Living God
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Children's Chatter
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Nursery (During the Worship Service): Birth to 4 years old downstairs near Canterbury Hall
Children's Worship Service:
Children's Church: 5 years old through 3rd grade Chi Rho House. (follow the crucifer and return to join family at the Peace)
Junior Worship: 4th grade through 6th grade Emmaus room upstairs.
They will return to join their families at the Peace.
Sunday School -
Nursery: Birth to 4 years old downstairs near Canterbury Hall
Combined Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I and Level II: 3 1/2 years old - 3rd grade Chi Rho house
Children's Christian Education: 4th grade - 6th grade Cottage 1
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Student Ministry
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 Look at the calendar for specific details.
Sunday School: Sunday school for 7-12 grade will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Emmaus Room.
Confirmation: This semester, youth confirmation class will meet in the Emmaus Room on Sunday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (not meeting October 9)
Sunday Night: Elevate - Tonight please join us from 5:30-7:30pm (our usual school-year times) in the Emmaus Room for a night of games, worship, and a message from God's Word. Dinner will be provided!
Rooted Bible Study: Every Tuesday from 6-7pm, we're meeting in the Youth Café and then breaking into small groups as we go through topics in the Bible, using movie clips as jumping off points! All students 7th grade and older are invited!
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Adult Education
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Sundays:
*Credo Class -The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament
*Relevance Class - Bible Study and discussion.
*Damascus Road (Men's Class) - The Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything
*Women's Class - Praying the Names of God: An Invitation to Encounter the Living God
*Financial Peace University - Biblical, Practical Steps to Get from Where You Are to Where You've Dreamed You Could Be (Registration is closed for this class.)
Mondays:
*Women's Enrichment - An Evening Study of Scripture for the Women of Christchurch. This term: The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. Workbooks available, $13. 6:00pm-7:30pm. For more information, please contact Judy Derickson, 220-5839.
Wednesdays:
*What Christians Ought to Believe: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine Through the Apostles' Creed
*Onward: Learning How to Engage the Culture Without Losing the Gospel
*Embrace the Journey: An Anglican Understanding of Aging, Dying, and End-of-Life Issues
*Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: Engaging Muslims with the Gospel of Christ
Thursdays:
*Early Christians (Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study) - 6:45 - 7:45am - 11th floor of the Goode Building/Jackson Hospital
*Women's Bible Study -One Thousand Gifts -by Ann Voskamp. 10:00- 11:30am. Nursery provided, please RSVP to Cindy McLaughlin, cmclaughlin@christchurchxp.net, to make a childcare reservation. For more information, please contact Ginny Haynes, 301-3383, or Kim Dennis, 782-1288. Workbooks are available for purchase.
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Fisherfolk
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Fisherfolk is going to Jubilee Seafood Restaurant on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 6:30 pm.
Jubilee Buffet: Shrimp with Grits, Beef Tenderloin w/Peppers, Mixed Vegetables, Green Salad, Cheese Cake with Pralines, Cash Bar
Contact: Shirley Scanlan (334) 395-6008: 8331 Timber Trace Lane, Pike Road, AL 36064 shscanlan @charter.net $30.00 per person, reservation and payment need to be made by Wednesday, October 19.
Directions: Jubilee Seafood Restaurant, 1057 Woodley Road, Montgomery, Alabama. Use Fairview entrance for parking. |
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Hurricane Matthew Relief
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Pray: Please join us in praying for the people of Haiti (and southeastern part of the Unites States) who have experienced loss of life and devastation due to Hurricane Matthew. Give: Any financial donations are appreciated and desperately needed! $150 will bring relief to one family. Here are several ways to donate: Go to: http://ardf.org/relief/ and click on DONATE NOW; or send a check to: Anglican Relief and Development Fund, PO Box 645354, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-5354: Memo line: Hurricane Matthew, or write to check to Christchurch with "Hurricane Matthew" in the memo line.
Coming soon: We will be partnering with First Baptist Church in Montgomery and their Children's Hope Organization to rebuild the orphanage in Haiti they support and staff. Details to come!
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HarvestFest 2016
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Save the date! The 11th Annual HarvestFest is scheduled for Sunday, October 30th, 2016, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Volunteers are still needed for this opportunity to reach out to the community around our parish. Please contact Cindy McLaughlin to learn where you can help.
Come join us for adult fellowship, carnival games, inflatables, youth fellowship, a WORD Puppet team show, food trucks, face painting, Trunk or Treat and more!! Prizes given for best costumes! More info coming soon! Don't miss this big event for the whole family!!
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All Saints' Banners
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On All Saints' Sunday (November 6th), we will process banners in remembrance of those who have died and entered into eternal rest since January 1, 2015.
If a member of your immediate family has died since that date, the Altar Guild of Christchurch invites you to remember that person by making a processional banner bearing their name on Saturday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m. in Canterbury Hall, and then processing it in their honor the following day. Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 2nd.
For more information, please contact Fr. Damon+ (dgibbs@christchurchxp.net or 387-0566 ext. 204).
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Christchurch Music Program
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The Music Program at Christchurch includes our adult choir, our children's choir, known as the Celebration Choir, contemporary music at the Eucharist, and concerts and events throughout the year. We strive to explore repertoire from the Middle Ages through to today, as we lift our voices in praise of our Creator.
Chancel Choir rehearsals are held Wednesdays, 5:45-7:00pm.
Celebration Choir rehearsals are held Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00pm in the Hidden Treasure Room.
Now is the perfect time to join the choir! If you have any questions, please email Thomas at tbowers@christchurchxp.net.
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Online Pictorial Directory
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Did you know we have an online pictorial directory?
Go to www.christchurchxp.net
In the extreme upper right (in tiny letters) click on 'member log in'
Click on 'need a log-in'
In a few days, it will be activated.
Then ....
Go back into the member log-in area
Click on 'directories' on the left side of red bar
Choose 'directories' from drop-down menu
Choose 'print an individual directory with photos'
Click on 'VIEW Directory' in the center
Voila!
Send photos to Maribeth Lambert to add or replace a photo.
Mrl1353@hotmail.com
Family pictures and/or individual pictures
It's easy to do, so don't wait for the perfect picture. Just do it!
You can replace it any time.
Editor's note: I just created a new account and received the password setup email in a few minutes. I followed the link, added a password, and discovered all the online information. It is easy, so please try it.
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Need Healing or Intercession?
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Our Prayer Ministry is available to pray with/for you every Sunday during Communion, at the northwest or northeast transept window. Please avail yourself of their willingness and help. All prayer requests are confidential.
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Christchurch Church Nametags
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If you would like to order one of the permanent magnetic name tags, please contact Larry or Leanne Cornwell, 277-4654, or email your request to lacornwell@aol.com. The cost is $7.50 per name tag, payable at the time of the order.
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Upcoming Baptismal Dates
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If you are interested in Baptism, please contact Ginger Richardson for more information, 387-0566, ext. 201
November 6: All Saints'
January 8: The Baptism of the Lord
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From the ACNA Catechism
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114. What is required of you when you come to receive Holy Communion?
I am to examine myself as to whether I truly repent of my sins and intend to lead the new life in Christ; whether I have a living faith in God's mercy through Christ and remember his atoning death with a thankful heart; and whether I have shown love and forgiveness to all people. (1 Corinthians 11:27-32)
Access the Catechism on the ACNA page
here.
Here are the Scripture references.
1 Corinthians 11:27-32 (ESV)
27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.
28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.
30 That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died.
31 But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged.
32 But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.
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Christchurch YouTube Channel
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The Christchurch YouTube channel continues to grow! Our own Ben Cheney has been adding all sorts of material for your encouragement! We hope you will take advantage of these resources.
There are sermons. Listen again, catch up on what you missed, and share them with others. See what color vestments are being worn this season.
There are classes. Ever wonder what the book of Romans is all about? Need to learn more about the Nicene Creed? Study God's Word with Christchurch.
There are student ministry videos. Ever wonder what "Messy Games" are? The answer is on the channel!
To discover all the content, please click on this link.
New: Keep up with sermons and teachings with our podcast and YouTube offerings!
Search for Christchurch Montgomery on YouTube and in the iTunes store, or check the "Media" tab on our website for links to a host of audio and video resources!
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Vestry Members
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Class of 2016
Cheney Haugabook
Kristy Hawkins
Hope Mardre
Trey Starke
Class of 2017
Judy Derickson
Ricky Mims
Rick Oates (Junior Warden)
Steve Worth (Senior Warden)
Class of 2018
Aaron Cobb
Kim Dennis
Ginny Haynes
Jeff Pollard
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We Have Photos!
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Want current photos? Use the cameras at church or post your own to the Christchurch Facebook page.
See our Facebook page
here
or the Christchurch XP Youth Group Page
here
for more photos!
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Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by me." - John 14:6
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Prayer For Christchurch
Give us Your strength for the journey, Lord, for we've begun the race but are far from the finish. You Who have brought us to this new day, lead us onward, for we want to follow.
Give us the faith to fight the good fight, for with You we know we cannot lose.
Give us the peace that knows we're not alone, for Your Son walks with us.
Give us the grace to see each step taken as part of a greater Plan, for it's Your will that we seek.
And as we keep the faith to the end of our journey, may we always remember why we began.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
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Ministries & Missions
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Please continue to pray for
God's blessing upon the
Church of the Good Shepherd, ACNA.
Our new church-plant in Auburn, AL now meets every Sunday at 10:00a.m. at
1311 2nd Avenue, Opelika, Alabama
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Tools & Resources
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Daily Office
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Click For The New ACNA Common Prayer Texts
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Click For The New ACNA Catechism
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Weekly Bulletin
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Sign Up
Please take a moment to fill out a
Volunteer Survey Form.
Please don't agonize over your answers
; you're not volunteering for anything... just letting us know what you do and
don't like to do!
Contact Maribeth Lambert with any questions.
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Take A Photo
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Click for Photos
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There are
4 cameras stashed around the church. These are for
anyone to use, and people ARE using them!
Take a few pictures,
pass the camera around, and
put it back!
The cameras are in drawers in the
Narthex,
Sacristry,
Hallway
near the nursery, and
Canterbury Hall
on the parking lot side.
You can also
post your own photos of parish life to our
Facebook Photo Stream,
and be sure to tag
in them as well!
*If you would like a photo removed from our newsletter, website, or social media accounts, please email media@christchurchxp.net or call the church office. Thank You
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+CHRISTCHURCH+
Its unceasing mission:
To be a light in the world, a city set on a hill;
To keep the faith delivered once for all to the saints;
To offer new life and ancient truth.
To be a place where:
Saints are made
and fishing taught;
love's displayed
as souls are caught;
hearts are mended
and faith upbuilt;
all befriended,
freed from guilt;
holy fires by Spirit lit
and
bright hopes raised
by Holy Writ;
Jesus praised
as bread is broken,
to share His cup,
that grace be spoken;
lives lifted up:
the blind find sight,
the lost brought near,
In God's delight Christ is here!
"Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine:
Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus forever. Amen."
Ephesians 3:20-21
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334-387-0566, ext. 206
Student Ministry
334-387-0566, ext. 215
Thomas Bowers
Music Ministry
334-387-0566, ext. 217
Cindy McLaughlin
Children's Ministry
334-387-0566, ext. 210
Katherine Trock
Director of Missions/Assistant Director of Children's Ministries
334-387-0566 ext. 209
Tara Harris
Director of Child Care
334-387-0566, ext. 205
Director of Chi Rho Kids
334-387-0566, ext. 216
Marty Nanfeldt
Executive Assistant
334-387-0566, ext. 214
Ginger Richardson
Secretary
334-387-0566, ext. 201
*The Weekly XPerience is dedicated in loving memory to faithful servant Ann Lewis.
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