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The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany
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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.
Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.
(Israel Pilgrims' Testimonies - Canterbury Hall)
Saint Clare Guild Meeting: 3:00-4:30 p.m. at the home of Dell Walter
Youth Confirmation Class: 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Youth area
Youth: Elevate Youth Worship Service - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, February 13
Women's Bible Study: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Youth Cafe
"Finding I Am" by Lysa TerKeurst. Filmed in Israel, we will explore the 7 "I AM" statements Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Study Book available for $16.50. Contact Judy Derickson, 220-5839, if you have any questions.
Tuesday, February 14
Rooted Bible Study for Youth: 6:00-7:00 p.m. - upstairs Youth area
Wednesday, February 15
Respite: 10:00 a.m. to Noon - Youth Area
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
What is Anglicanism? - South Transept
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus - Emmaus Room
Raising Boys & Girls: The Art of Understanding Their Differences - Hidden Treasure
Youth Gathering: 6:00-7:00 p.m. -Youth Cafe
Parish Supper: 7:00-7:30 p.m. - Canterbury Hall
Thursday, February 16
Early Christians: The Gospel of John
6:45-7:45 a.m. 11th floor of the Goode Building/Jackson Hospital, $5 breakfast
Tea with the Rector: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Women's Enrichment Bible Study: 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Canterbury Hall
The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
RSVP for childcare to Cindy @ 387-0566 x 210
Holy Chow!: Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Shawn & Les Cole
Friday, February 17
Youth Ski Trip: February 17-20
Upcoming
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 28, 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Canterbury Hall Tickets on Sale: $5/person or $20/Family
Ash Wednesday: March 1 Services at Noon & 6PM with imposition of ashes 5:30 p.m. - Soup Supper - Canterbury Hall
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Sunday - Adult Christian Education
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Credo Class: Encountering Jesus in the Gospels - Canterbury Hall
Relevance Class: Inductive Bible Study and discussion - Choir Room (second floor of the church)
Men's Bible Study: Inductive Bible Study and discussion - Chi Rho House Conference Room
Women's Bible Study: In His Name We Pray - Hidden Treasure Room (second floor of the church)
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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
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I: 3 1/2 years old - Kindergarten Chi Rho house
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II: 1st grade - 3rd grade Upstairs church building
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.
Normal Schedule:
Sunday School: Sunday school for 7-12 grade will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Emmaus Room.
Youth Confirmation: 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Youth area
Sunday Night: Elevate - Tonight please join us from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (our usual school-year times) in the Emmaus Room for a night of games, worship, and a message from God's Word. Snack supper will be provided!
Tuesdays: Rooted Small Group Bible Study: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., 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!
Wednesday: Study Hall - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Cafe
Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccxpyouth
Twitter: @ccxpyouth
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Adult Education
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Mondays:
*Women's Enrichment - An Evening Study of Scripture for the Women of Christchurch. This term's study resumes February 13. Class times will be 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. "Finding I Am" by Lysa TerKeurst. Filmed in Israel, we will explore the 7 I AM statements Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Study Book available for $16.50. Contact Judy Derickson, 220-5839, if you have any questions.
Wednesdays:
*What is Anglicanism? - Taught by Christchurch Clergy
*Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: Engaging Muslims with the Gospel of Christ - Taught by Fr. Andrew and Michael Adams
*Raising Boys & Girls: The Art of Understanding Their Difference - Facilitated by Betty & Jon Carroll
Second Part of the Wednesday Spring Term begins March 8th
*Art, Beauty, and the Christian Life - Led by Barbara Davis
*C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce - Led by Lynn Bloch
*Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life - let by Fr. Damon
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 - The Armor of God - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Canterbury Hall of Christchurch
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Respite Ministry
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An Alzheimer's Caregivers Respite support group has started meeting at Christchurch, in the Youth area, every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 15th.
Are you or anybody you know the caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer's and dementia? If so, please join us for support and fellowship.
For more information, please contact Katherine at [email protected]
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New Web Page Address
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We have a new address for our web page: http://www.christchurchmgm.net.
The old address will redirect users for the time being, but we suggest you go ahead and bookmark the new address now.
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VBS Save the Date
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Did you know... that Christchurch is already starting to get excited about Vacation Bible School this summer? Please save the date from June 19-23 (yes, 5 days this year!) as curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God! At Maker Fun Factory, one memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day-making it easy to apply long after VBS is over. Registration starts in April!
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2017 Baptismal Dates
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If you are interested in Baptism, please contact Marty for more information, 387-0566, ext. 214
April 15: The Great Vigil of Easter
June 4: Pentecost Sunday
November 5: All Saints' Sunday
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From the ACNA Catechism
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127. What is the work of deacons?
The work of deacons, serving Christ under their bishops, is to assist priests in public worship, instruct both young and old in the catechism, and care for those in need. (Acts 6:1-6; 1 Timothy 3:8-13)
Access the Catechism on the ACNA page
here.
Here are the Scripture references.
Acts 6:1-6 (ESV)
1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.
2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, "It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.
3 Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.
4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
5 And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.
6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
1 Timothy 3:8-13 (ESV)
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.
9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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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 [email protected].
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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 [email protected]. The cost is $7.50 per name tag, payable at the time of the order.
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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 2017
Judy Derickson
Ricky Mims
Rick Oates (Senior Warden)
Steve Worth
Class of 2018
Aaron Cobb
Kim Dennis
Ginny Haynes
Jeff Pollard (Junior Warden)
Class of 2019
David Brewer
Pete Cobb
Bo Daniel
Rick Murchison
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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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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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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 [email protected] 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
The Rev. Damon L. Gibbs+
Associate Rector
334-387-0566, ext. 204
[email protected]
Ben Cheney
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
*The Weekly XPerience is dedicated in loving memory to faithful servant Ann Lewis.
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