Northern California Fire Relief, The Rev. Laurel Mathewson and much more in today's Christ Church E-Communicator

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October 17, 2017

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This weekly publication is designed to give you the most up-to-date information on events here in the parish. Please feel free to forward it to a friend. If you wish to contribute or have comments about its content, please contact the parish office at [email protected].

Pray for the people of Northern California, who continue to suffer in so many ways from this past week's fires. Pray for comfort in time of immense loss and fear; pray for those who have died and for their loved ones; pray for those still listed as missing and those who anxiously wait to hear anything; and pray for the exhausted crews fighting fires and sheltering the displaced. I would encourage you to give what you can to relieve the immediate needs of people who have lost everything. The Diocese of Northern California is receiving donations, as is Incarnation Episcopal Church in Santa Rosa. That congregation has been at the center of relief efforts.

This week San Diego marks the 10 year anniversary of the Witch Creek Fire, the most devastating fire here in memory, and this diocese knows how powerful the gifts of others can be. Please be generous!

Incarnation Episcopal Church Fire Relief Fund

The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori

Assisting Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

Welcome to the Christ Church e-Communicator.
This weekly publication is designed to give you the most up-to-date information on events here in the parish. Please feel free to forward it to a friend. If you wish to contribute or have comments about its content, please contact the parish office at [email protected].

Happenings This Week

The Rev. Laurel Mathewson
Joins us Sunday, October 22

The Rev. Laurel Mathewson, Co-Rector at St. Luke's North Park, will be our guest preacher Sunday, October 22. She brings a huge THANK YOU to Christ Church for our generous support for their kitchen and garden project. She will also lead the adult forum at 9:00 a.m. in Hinde Hall with exciting news about next steps at St. Luke's

A Stewardship Reflection

Larry Ash

" William M. Golden composed his famous gospel hymn "A Beautiful Life" in 1918 while serving time in the Mississippi state penitentiary. This wonderful song provided the prescription for leading a beautiful life. His plan was simple: help other people. As blogger David Cain said, "Whatever caused Golden's descent into prison, that didn't stop God from working in him. Perhaps all of us should think of ourselves in a prison..." (http://songscoops.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-beautiful-life-william-matthew-golden.html)

Fortunately, we do not have to go to the penitentiary to be penitent. Listen to God and do what we are told. This lies at the heart of good stewardship. Whatever your time and talents, you too, can let your light shine and make a beautiful life at Christ Church.

Here are the first two verses of Golden's song, with the refrain. Notice what he said about letting your light shine

Each day I'll do a golden deed,

By helping those who are in need;

My life on earth is but a span,

And so I'll do the best I can.

Refrain:

Life's evening sun is sinking low,

A few more days, and I must go

To meet the deeds that I have done,

Where there will be no setting sun.

To be a child of God each day,

My light must shine along the way;

I'll sing His praise while ages roll,

And strive to help some troubled soul.

Thanksgiving Food Drive
It's that time of year again

Thanksgiving Food Drive...

Our annual drive is in full swing. Last year we packed and donated 219 bags! Let's do even better his year! Here's the list of what to bring when:

October 22 - boxed mashed potatoes & gravy mix

October 29 - cranberry sauce & stuffing mix

November 5 - cornbread mix & desserts

November 12 - $10 grocery gift cards for turkeys

Gift cards may be donated at any time.

Bring yams every week!!

All food donations are due by November 10th-- bring to Sunday services, parish office or day school office. Join us after church Sunday, November 12 to pack bags for families!

Mark Your Calendar

Men's Grill & Chill
An evening for the guys

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 24, 6:00 p.m. at 626 Pomona Ave. for this macho get-together with your host Dixon Bridgers. The manly menu is still to be determined but carnivores will not be disappointed. Bring a "fiver" and a bottle of your favorite beverage. All males above the age of 21 are invited to come for yummy grub and intrepid conversation; bring a buddy. Let Dixon know you're coming by October 21.

Happy Hour
Join us at Migueltos

Join your fellow parishioners and bring your friends to Miguelitos for our October Happy Hour, Thursday October 26 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Enjoy lively conversation, your favorite beverages, and great Mexican fare. Miguelitos is located at 1134 Adella (around the corner from the Brigantine). Many thanks to Edye Denney for organizing these monthly opportunities for fellowship.

Baptism
Contact the parish office for more info
Child baptism

The next regularly scheduled day for Holy Baptism is All Saints' Day, November 5. If you or a member of your family is interested in being baptized or learning more about baptism in the Episcopal Church, please contact the parish office.

News

All Saints Day Events
Sunday, November 5

Baptism - We will welcome our newest members with the celebration of baptism at our 10:00 a.m. service.

Let Your Light Shine

Stewardship Ingathering - Pledge cards will be blessed at both services. Please return your pledge card or pledge online by November 5.

Fellowship Fare Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m. - Come join your fellow parishioners as we celebrate our stewardship ingathering. Our excellent chef, Tim Nelson, will prepare a mouth-watering breakfast including his special waffles.

Shining Our Light Near and Far

We shine our light by reaching out into the community and the world. We have visitors from around the world-from Richmond, Virginia; Hong Kong; Humboldt, California; Rigelun d, Missouri; Ensenada, Baja California; Birmingham, Alabama; Milan, Italy; Pensacola, Florida; Istanbul and Dilovais, Turkey; United Kingdom; Ferndale, Washington; Amman, Jordan and many, many more. They often sign the guest book in the narthex and comment on the beauty and peace of Christ Church. Keeping our church doors open during the week is one more way to let our light shine!

Service and Outreach

Youth Group to help fire victims
You can too!

The Christ Church Youth Group is joining with other Episcopal youth groups from around the diocese to collect supplies that will be sent to aid victims of the fires in Northern California.

The youth group is hoping to collect baby wipes (soft sided packages), toiletries (travel size), face masks, individually wrapped snacks, hand sanitizer, and reusable shopping bags (these need to be in good condition, but not new). Bring your items to church Sunday, October 22 and Sunday, October 29th. Youth group members will be on hand to thank you personally and to pack the items for transport up the coast!

Donate Your Empty Pill Bottles

Sending medicines to developing countries

In honor of St. Luke the Physician, we are starting a new ministry effort at Christ Church. We are accepting donations of empty prescription and over-the-counter pill bottles to send to Matthew 25: Ministries ( m25m.org), a group who uses the expensive bottles to send medicines to the developing world. Look for the orange donation bucket in the courtyard in October and drop in your empty pill bottles.

All bottles must have plastic lids (it's okay if they're not child-resistant). Remove your personal information from prescription bottles before donating them, if possible.

Weekly Food Collection - St. Mark's

Donations still needed

Our Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway, but remember the Neighborhood Food Pantry needs continue.If you'd like to donate, the basic non-perishable items are always needed - canned vegetables, beans, and fruit, canned protein, pasta sauce and canned tomatoes, peanut butter and jelly, cereals and oatmeal, rice, canned soups, pastas, chili, and cooking oil.

On-Going Events at Christ Church

Yoga at Christ Church
Come join us Tuesday evenings


	Yoga at Christ Church

Stretching and stress relief are the benefits of yoga at Christ Church. All levels are welcome. the one-hours class begins at 5:00 p.m. in Hinde Hall; $8 donation is requested each session. Candelaria (Candy) Ramirez is our patient instructor who leads us in this life-affirming, gentle exercise.

Weekly Bible Study
Weekday mornings


	Bible study twice a week

Monday Morning Bible

Our Monday morning offering remains on hiatus. We'll be sure to let you know when it resumes.

Morning Men's Bible Study
Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. - Hinde Hall

Men of all ages come together bright and early each week to study the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. Hot coffee and lively conversation and all men are invited.

Thursday Morning Bible Study
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - Rector's Office

Join us after the Thursday Healing Service to spend time with the upcoming Sunday's scriptures. Enjoy good company as we prepare our hearts and minds for Sunday worship.

We Believe Church Can Be Everywhere
Services are live-streamed each week

We invite everyone to Christ Church, near and far, with our live-streaming service.

Go to christchurchcoronado.org, click on Worship, then on Live Stream, and then on the icon.. Remember, this is a LIVE feed, not a recording, so it is only available during the service time.

Since our services are streamed live, if you don't wish to be seen on camera, please ask an usher for appropriate seating.

What's Happening...

Prayers for No. Calif.

The Rev. Laurel Mathewson

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Youth help fire victims

Collect pill bottles

St. Mark's Food Collection