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The Weekly News
May 31, 2017
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Greetings!
In this issue of The Weekly News:
- Summer Choir
- Strawberry Fest
- Wine and Canvas Party
- Summer Lunch Program
- Natural Playground
- St. Christopher's Crops
- Service Opportunity with Interfaith Hospitality Network
- Important Dates for Your Calendar
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Summer Choir
Every Sunday during the month of June, Summer Choir will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the choir area of the sanctuary to rehearse an easy-to-learn anthem to sing during the offering. This is a great time to sing in a relaxed setting.
Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Come once, twice, or every Sunday. No commitment necessary.
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The 2017 Strawberry Fest
Saturday, June 10, Noon to 8:00 p.m.
The Strawberry Fest 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. Our event will coincide with the June Gallery Walk so when you have finished with your shift, you can check out some of downtown Carmel.
Tickets for the Strawberry Fest cost $5 each and will be available at church on Sunday and at the event. Bring your friends and neighbors. It's a great way to introduce them to St. Christopher's.
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Are you a Social Media Evangelist?
Help us spread the word about the Strawberry Fest
Visit St. Christopher's on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram to share our posts with your social media contacts.
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Wine and Canvas Party
Sign-up Required by June 9
Our next social event is a wine and canvas party at Painting with a Twist on
Saturday, June 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
This event is limited to 40 participants. The cost is $35 per person which pays for paint supplies and your take-home painting. Beer and wine can be purchased for an additional fee. We will order pizza at the event.
Be among the 40 to get your names on the list for this event by June 9. To participate, do one of the following:
- Sign up on Sunday, May 14, in the Narthex.
- Email Gina Frey at ginamariefrey@gmail.com. Once Gina has your email, she will send you the link to register and pay Painting with a Twist.
If this event is popular and we have more people interested than those allowed to join the first event, we’ll take the next 40 to sign up and host another event soon, with those not having attended previously to be the first to join the next one.
The Social Event Team is planning an all-inclusive event, such as a movie at the IMA or a concert in a park, in July. Watch
The Weekly News for details in the coming weeks.
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Summer Lunch Ministry
We launched the Summer Lunch Ministry last Sunday. Join us during Coffee Hour after the 10 a.m. worship service this and every Sunday through August 6 to assemble lunch bags. There is no age limit for this great family-friendly service ministry. The families chosen for the program will pick up their food at St. Christopher's soon after we finish assembly.
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If you can't be with us for assembling the bags, here are other ways you can help:
- Fill a bag. Donate $30, which will cover the average cost of one bag for a child for a week. Make checks payable to St. Christopher's; put Lunch Ministry on the memo line. We'll do the shopping for you.
- Purchase the following items for June: Ritz Crackers, Honey Graham Crackers, six-pack of single-serving applesauce, and canned chicken breast. Store brands are okay. Please put your donations in the baskets under the round table in the narthex.
- Participate in The Great Cheerio Challenge. If you missed the Tuesday announcement, read it here.
- Watch The Weekly News, the Sunday bulletin, and the message board for updates. Food items needed for the lunch bags will change every three weeks
- Help with organizing groceries and supplies prior to Coffee Hour on a specific Sunday or Sundays. Complete the interest form below and indicate your preferred Sunday.
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The concrete pad is in!
Wonderful progress is being made on our natural playground. The concrete pad for the picnic shelter was poured on Tuesday morning.
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Want to help in the garden?
Scheduled work days are Mondays at 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; and Saturdays at 8 a.m.
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Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Service Opportunity, June 11-18
Second Presbyterian Church, an IHN host congregation, is currently seeking volunteers to help with hosting four homeless families at their church. Volunteers are needed in the areas of set up and tear down, transportation, staying overnight, and kids' activities/recreation. It's easy and doesn't require a huge time commitment. Families are welcome to come and play with the kids from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sign up now for this service opportunity via the Second Presbyterian Signup Genius by clicking the button below.
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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.
Sunday, June 25 | Father Steve's last Sunday to celebrate the Eucharist with us;
reception to follow
Wednesday, June 28 | Young at Heart Luncheon
Saturday, August 19 | Farewell Party for Father Steve and Marian
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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