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March 2, 2017
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Join us tonight as we begin
The ENTIRE Bible...in Five Sessions
How the Bible Was Started
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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We Will With God's Help...
For the next five Sundays of Lent at Faith & Practice,
Nadia will facilitate a discussion
of the five questions we are asked in our baptismal covenant, which we will renew at Easter. A member of the clergy will share some brief reflections, and then we will ask: what might it look like to live out this promise in your life, and in our world, today?
This Sunday, March 5:
Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship,
in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?
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Food Pantry First - This Sunday
Thanks to all who contributed last month! While our collection was on the "light" side, every little bit helps.
This coming Sunday, March 5, we will collect
canned fruits and sauces
as there is currently a great need for these items. As always, cash donations are gratefully accepted.
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Easter Flower & Music Donations
"He is risen! He is risen!
Tell it out with joyful voice."
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Deacon Heath to Retire
Our beloved Deacon, Heath Missner, is retiring from active ministry at Christ Church on Easter Sunday of this year. Heath has been a parishioner for over twenty years and has been a deacon here for over seven. She is going to Boston to spend more time with children and grandchildren. Heath has brought deep wisdom and faithfulness to us through her work as a deacon. Her contributions have been remarkable and her witness to the Gospel has been far reaching. She has truly been a 'model" of Christian discipleship. A reception in her honor will be held on Sunday, April 2 at 11AM.
For a copy of her letter to the parish,
click here.
If you would like to contribute to a purse for Heath as she departs, you may do so online here. You may also send a check to the office on her behalf made out to Christ Church. If you do not wish to include your gift as a charitable contribution on your taxes, you may give her a gift directly.
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Kids (and Adults) Against Hunger
Saturday, March 11, 11:00AM-1:00PM
The entire parish is invited to help fill a Christ Church table at Kids Against Hunger at the Winnetka Community House from 11-1. Adults too! We will pack meals for starving people around the world. Friends always welcome! $20/person,
RSVP to
Melissa Durbin
or
Leah Romanelli.
Other time slots are available too.
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Christ Church is hosting another group of families March 12-19 in Church House, and we need lots of help!
This ministry is a wonderful opportunity for parishioners of all ages to put faith into action by
helping transitionally homeless families stay together and get back on their feet.
We still need volunteers to:
- Set up and Clean up
- Serve as Evening Hosts, providing hospitality and fellowship
- Serve as Youth Hosts, helping with the children during the evening
- Serve as Dinner Hosts, providing and serving an evening meal
- Host evening activities for the families
- Spend the night (in teams of 2, in private rooms) at Church House with our guests
We also are gratefully accepting donations to help cover our costs for the week, including breakfast, lunch and other household necessities.
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Recognize
Sunday morning faith formation for grades seven-twelve
Join Leah Romanelli in the Recognize Room for donuts, fruit, and a discussion of women in the Bible.
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Confirmation Retreat 
All eighth graders are encouraged to participate in our annual C
onfirmation Retreat on Friday, March 10 from 7:00-11:00PM. We will have games, learning and service activities, and we will practice for our confirmation service on May 3. Please plan to be there!
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Making Mini-First Aid Kits for ScreenBreak!
Christ Church is once again offering a service project during ScreenBreak Week, the annual event from The Alliance for Early Childhood.
We will be putting together mini first aid kits for needy individuals and families. Children of all ages are welcome, with parent or caregiver. Please join us
Tuesday, March 7
, 3:30-4:30PM in the McClain Room.
$5 per person is requested to help cover costs. Ideal for Cub Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts. Advance reservations are requested. Call the church office or contact Melissa to sign up.
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Inspiration Cafe: Saturday, March 18
All high schoolers, friends and families are invited to serve at Inspiration Cafe with us! We will leave from the parking lot behind 470 Maple at 4:30 and return by 8:00PM at the latest. We work as the wait staff in a restaurant-style atmosphere for people who are in Inspiration Corporation's job skills training and rehousing programs. It's a terrific opportunity to get to know people in different life circumstances one-on-one. Join us! We serve monthly at Inspiration Cafe. Our next opportunity is Saturday, April 29.
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Car Question
If you could make a sequel to any movie you've ever seen, which would you choose?
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- March 4: 6:00-8:00PM Escape Chambers (7th-12th grade)
- March 7: 3:30-4:30PM Screen Break
- March 12: 11:00-1:00PM Rummage Book Room Open
- March 12-19: Family Promise
- March 19: 6:00PM Evensong
- April 23: Better Together: Youth Progressive Dinner
- April 26: 9:00-11:00AM Spring Into Rummage Coffee
- April 28: Progressive Dinner
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If you are facing illness, a life transition or challenging circumstances, please contact one of our clergy. We are available when you nee
d us for a hospital, home, or office visit. Christ Church has many lay volunteers who also provide meals and rides as needed. Please reach out to the clergy through the office at (847) 446-2850, or on their cell phones:
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Thursday Weekly News - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon 
Sunday Bulletin Announcements - Deadline is Tuesday at Noon
To have information listed in Sunday's Bulletin, send to Charlotte McGee rummage@christchurchwinnetka.org.
Christ Church Website
Our website is constantly evolving. Please share your ideas. Send changes or updates to rena@christchurchwinnetka.org.
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