The Weekly News April 26, 2017

Greetings! In this issue of the Weekly News: The Ordination and Consecration of the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis Young at Heart Luncheon Goodwill Clothing Drive Adult Christian Development Class, "The Authority of the Laity" GPS for April Date for Final Session of  "Faith and Practice"  St. Christopher's Strawberry Festival First Quarter Giving Statements A Note From the Vestry About the Transition Process Important Dates for Your Calendar

Ordination and Consecration of the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis The Ordination and Consecration of the Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis will be held at Clowes Hall, Butler University, on Saturday, April 29, at 11:00 a.m. The prelude will begin at 10:30 a.m. Please pray for our Bishop-Elect and her ministry as we begin this next chapter in the life of our diocese.

Young at Heart Luncheon The monthly Young at Heart Luncheon will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for seniors, their friends, and staff to gather for a simple meal and good conversation.The meals are provided by the Daughters of the King. If you would like to attend and are not on the call list for these luncheons, please contact Nancy Barney at 317-255-2699.

Goodwill Clothing Drive Through Sunday, April 30 Our Goodwill Clothing Drive is underway this week. It will come to a close on Sunday, April 30. We will accept men's, women's, and children's clothing of any size. You may leave your clothing donations in the coat room of the Parish Hall on Sunday or during office hours today and Thursday. If you will be coming to the church in the afternoon, please call ahead to ensure someone will be available to let you in. Please bring the clothing in garbage bags, but do not overfill them. We need to be able to lift them! In exchange for our donations, Goodwill will provide clothing vouchers which will benefit people supported by Safe Families.

"The Authority of the Laity" Our Christian Development class, "The Authority of the Laity,” is postponed. Watch this space for new dates to come.

GPS for April Grant a Wish: Deep Cleaning of the Sanctuary (estimate $1,125) Pay a Bill:  Little Bill - Repair exhaust/baffle on tractor ($184); Big Bill - Plumbing Repairs ($1,919) Support a Program:  Music Program ($1,300)

How to Give for GPS GPS envelopes are available on the large table in the Narthex. You also can give electronically through our Online Giving page by using the button below. If you are not in a position to pay either a Little Bill or a Big Bill, but would like to donate funds toward either of these, you can do so. Just note your amount and select the  purpose when you donate online.

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"Faith and Practice" Class The sixth and final session of Father Steve's class for people learning about the Episcopal Church and the Christian faith will meet on Sunday, April 30, at 11:15 a.m. in the Choir Classroom on the second floor.

it's Strawberry Time!   St. Christopher’s Annual Strawberry Fest will be on Saturday, June 10, from 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. It will be held in the PNC Bank parking lot at the corner of Rangeline Road and Main Street in the Carmel Arts and Design District. The Strawberry Fest is our community outreach event for the year. Join us to help raise a little money but mostly to spread good cheer and create awareness of St. Christopher’s. We need your help to make this event a success. Volunteers are needed now to help plan the event and lead teams. A few days before the event we’ll need shortcake bakers. On the day of the event we will need prep team members, ticket takers, table cleaners, runners, greeters, and more. Look for a sign-up link in The Weekly News of May 3 or stop by the Strawberry Fest table before or after worship services beginning May 7. If you have questions, ideas, or can help, contact Steve Lawson: stelaw2011@yahoo.com or 317-590-0025.

First Quarter Giving Statements are now available. Access your Giving Statement online. If you have not previously accessed your account and created a user name and password, input the email address the church has for you and select "Need a logon." If you need help, please contact Cindy Short: treasury@stchriscarmel.com.

A Note From the Vestry About the Transition Process We know that you may have questions about the transition process as we enter the last two months of Father Steve's ministry. The vestry will offer opportunities to respond to your questions during Coffee Hour on Sundays, May 7, and June 4. Vestry availability will be informal (versus a formal presentation). We will do our best to answer any questions related to the transition and search process, as well as anything else the vestry is working on.

Important Dates for Your Calendar The  Save the Date page  of St. Christopher's website is updated weekly. Check this resource for new information. You also may want to review the insert in the Sunday bulletin, as it provides the schedule for the coming week.  Saturday, May 10  |  The Daughters of the King and Reminiscing with Father Steve Wednesday, May 24 | Young at Heart Luncheon Saturday, June 10  |  St. Christopher's Annual Strawberry Festival Church office hours Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. If you plan to visit the office during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call ahead for availability. Closed on Friday.

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