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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ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
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 ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS
Sunday, December 4th at 7:00 pm
The service of Advent Lessons and Carols is a way to hear the word of God and respond in music to the narrative of salvation history as we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ. While nine lessons are appointed, we will read six lessons and sing six Advent carols. Each reading is concluded with a prayer and time for silent reflection. In a busy time of year, the service of Lessons and Carols is a way to stop and sit in the presence of God. Invite your friends to take a time out and join us.
LONGEST NIGHT WORSHIP
Wednesday, December 14th at 6:30 pm
December can be a time of joy and celebration as we approach the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. It can also be a time of deep sorrow and pain for many. For some, the memories of spending time with families can be painful. For others who are far away from family, the time can be lonely. The longest night is in December. The worship experience will include time to reflect, sing and pray. All are welcomed.
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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
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 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Saturday, December 24th at 5:00 pm
Contemporary Family Service, Rite II with Communion
Saturday, December 24th at 9 pm
Traditional Service, Rite II with Communion
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, December 25th
ONE SERVICE at 10:30 am
Traditional Service, Rite II with Communion
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"SHARING OUR GRATITUDE"
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Stewardship Financial Campaign Totals
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 2017 PLEDGE TOTALS
Pledges: 61
Pledge Amount: $185,602
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"SHARING OUR GRATITUDE"
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A Note From Your Vestry Member, Joan Steele
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"SHARING OUR GRATITUDE"
There were so many exciting and wonderful activities that have taken place at CEC the past few weeks. The people who went to the Jonestown area October 30th to do odd jobs for people who do not have financial resources to hire work done, not only helped those people, but received blessings themselves.
People standing in line to vote were pleasantly surprised with the offer of coffee, water, cookies and other snacks.
There was an outpouring from the congregation in response to CEC's cash flow problems.
It was inspiring to hear from many people telling of their gratitude as they came forward with their pledge cards on Ingathering Sunday.
Not many people know of a new outreach to our sheriff's deputies. They take a lot of their breaks parking on our property. They now have access to our Outreach Room where they can do their paperwork, enjoy refreshments, have a time of prayer, etc.
The next few years are going to be an exciting time for CEC. The rapid growth in our general area will give us a chance to serve new members who will become part of our church family and also to reach out to the communities around us.
I have been honored to serve on the vestry the past three years. It has certainly been a gratifying experience, one that I am thankful that I was able to experience. God led me to participate in activities I had never envisioned myself taking part in.
If you ever feel the Holy Spirit's nudging you to step out of your comfort zone, "Do it".
Blessings,
Joan Steele
Vestry Member
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SHARING YOUR TIME & TALENTS
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Stewardship Part II
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Although we are nearing the end of our 2017 Financial Stewardship Pledge campaign, please know that pledges can be made at any time of the year.
Stewardship requires that we contribute to God's work in and through Christ Episcopal Church, not only with our financial support, but that we prayerfully make a commitment with our time, varied abilities and talents.
The ministries of Christ Episcopal Church are made possible by our members and friends who commit to use their time and talents in ways that serve God and others in our community.
If you're looking for an opportunity to give your time and talent in service in this way, please let us know! We have many opportunities for all to serve. Contact
Sharon Bowman (Ministry Coordinator) to be connected to ministry areas where your time and talent can make a difference!
Click here to go to our online Stewardship of our Time & Talents form.
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POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS SUNDAY!
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 Christmas Poinsettias sales to adorn the Christmas Altar will begin this Sunday! You may purchase one plant for $10 each. Dedications of the poinsettias will be printed in our Christmas Eve bulletin.
If you would like to purchase one or more Christmas Poinsettias, please fill out an information card which will be located at the visitors desk in the Narthex. You will be able to place your check into an envelope and place into the CEC model church. :)
Poinsettias may be picked up following the Christmas Eve services.
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ANGEL TREE FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
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Sun, November 27th & Sun, December 4th
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 Christ Episcopal Church will be continuing our tradition of giving gifts to the residents of neighboring nursing home facilities this year!
If you would like to adopt an angel from the tree, please select an angel tag from the Christmas tree that will be set up in the Narthex on Sunday, November 27th and Sunday, December 4th. You will notice, on the back of the angel, the residents wish list.
We ask that gifts be wrapped and gift tagged with Resident name and facility and returned to the church on or before Sunday, December 11th. Gifts will be delivered when we go caroling!
An added suggestion (but not a requirement) we ask that you prayerfully consider adopting your chosen resident for the year... as someone who will visit them and remember them on special occasions. Many elderly residents spend their days alone with no family or friends to visit with. This would be a very meaningful ministry to be a part of.
Thank you for your kindness and support for making this the best Christmas yet!
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD
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Saturday, December 3rd | 8 pm - 3 pm (approximately)
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In the spirit of loving our neighbors as ourselves, we are gathering a team of adults to help out with a local Habitat for Humanity build!
We currently need 8 more adults (18 years of age or older) willing to dig in, and offer some elbow grease, on Saturday, December 3, from 8:00 am to approximately 3:00 pm. No experience necessary!
We have also offered to feed the Habitat crew and our church volunteers, so if you would prefer to show your support in the form of food and/or drink donations, that would be wonderful!
A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex on Sunday morning; or, you may contact Mandy Moore at mandyrene1979@gmail.com .
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THIS SUNDAY: CHANGE SUNDAY!
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Sunday, December 4th
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 This Sunday, December 4th, we will be collecting loose change for our outreach ministries.
Loose Change Sunday is a simple and impactful way for our church community to help the efforts in raising money to help our outreach mission projects.
Bring your loose change to give during worship and lets support the Kingdom of God.
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VETERANS FELLOWSHIP
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Tuesday, December 6 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Life Center
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 Come meet us on the first Tuesday of the month for Compline, fellowship and discussion!
If you are a veteran, or someone you love is a veteran... you are invited to join us!
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LEARN TO KNIT & CROCHET
with the PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY!
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Wednesday, December 7 | 4 pm - 6 pm | CEC Library
Sunday, December 18 | 4 pm - 6 pm | CEC Library
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We are excited to have TWO class times each month to connect, share and learn the art of knitting and crocheting!
If you've wanted to learn how to do this craft, and have not been able to do so, you can now learn from the wonderful ladies in the Prayer Shawl Ministry!
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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FAMILY FUN NIGHT!
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Saturday, December 10th | 6 pm - 9:30 pm
Family Life Center
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Join us for a fun and silly night of interactive games as a family! You are also encouraged to bring instruments so we can do a music jam!
Bring your favorite games and snacks to share!
Need ideas of what games to bring?
*Cards *Board games *Dominoes *Backgammon *Memory Twister *Scrabble *Blockus *Bingo *Spoons *Charades *Apples to Apples
(Childcare not provided... but all ages are welcome!)
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT NEW HOPE
& SAGEBROOK CAREFACILITY!
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Sunday, December 11th | Time: TBA
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Save the date and plan to join us as we go caroling and spread the joy of Christmas with our neighbors at two of our local nursing care facilities. We will be caroling in the afternoon; but, exact times are not yet confirmed.
Everyone is invited to participate! If you have questions, please email Carol Monroe at
carolmonroe71@gmail.com
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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 admin@cectx.org.
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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- Bernie
- Jacquelyn
- Sue
- David
- Marion
- John
- Diana
- Carol
- Leslie
- Julie
- Mimi
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY
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Sunday Morning
9:15 am | CEC Library
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Father Trawin will be leading us in a video series based on the book series: A Generous Community-Amplified for the Future by The Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle. We will watch the video and then have a discussion about what we saw.
Bishop Doyle has wonderful insights about what the Body of Christ can be and do in the 21st century. Grab a cup of coffee and a donut and join us in the Library at 9:15 am.
Grab a cup of coffee & donut
and join us in the
library at 9:15 am
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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 meet-ups in December will be on Sunday,
December 11th and
December 18th.
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
December 4th.
ROOTS YOUTH will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30 pm-8 pm in the Family Life Center. Our Wednesday night meet-ups in December will be on
December 14th and
December 28th.
Check out the new ROOTS website! Click Here!
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NOVEMBER 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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