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The Weekly News for
August 9, 2017
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Greetings!
In this week's issue of The Weekly News
- Guest Musicians on Sunday
- Adult Christian Development for Fall Term
- Congratulations to our 2017 Graduates
- Make Rhythm & Roast Reservations by Friday
- Youth Leader News
- Youth Formation Teachers Needed
- Natural Playground Committee Meeting Wednesday
- Skills, Talents, and Interests Survey
- Important Dates for Your Calendar
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Guest musicians on Sunday, August 13
Our guest musicians leading worship on Sunday, August 13, will be the members of VOCE. Their music will be a thank-you to St. Christopher's for giving them rehearsal space twice a month. We will be blessed by their gifts!
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Adult Christian Development
We’ve got an exciting and interesting line-up of classes coming in September – all chosen to help you grow in your faith and apply faith to your life. Look for a class on parenting teens, studying the lives of some hazardous saints, Advent devotional practices, and more! What sounds good to you? Come see the reveal of all our classes this Sunday in the narthex.
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Congratulations to our 2017 graduates
Last Sunday we recognized our recent high school graduates. They included Ally Price, Bryn Tierney, Chris Kannmacher,
Lisa Macdonald, Mark Niednagel, and
Wes McCoy. Among the universities receiving our young people will be the University of Indianapolis, IU Bloomington, Purdue, and IUPUI. We wish our graduates well and pray for God's blessing as they continue their educations
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Friday is the last day to make reservations for
Rhythm & Roast
Rhythm & Roast, a celebration honoring Fr. Steve's forty-year ministry,
will be at The Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19.
Join us for a lovely dinner followed by light-hearted repartee and dancing. Entree choices will be pork tenderloin medallions or grilled salmon filet. Dress will be smart casual. Parishioners of all ages are invited.
You can make your reservations by emailing or calling Anita Walker by August 11.
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Youth Leader News From Our Senior Warden, Anne Long
Recently we sent a communication to families who participate in the youth program. letting them know the status of the search for a Youth Leader. Kate Bender, Jennifer Lawson, and Mother Jenny, with feedback from parents involved in the youth program, created a job description and job posting. We received applications from 11 qualified candidates and interviewed 6 of them. The person believed to be a good candidate for the position accepted a job offer before we could bring her to Carmel.
Now we will re-group and start over. What this means is that we will need to continue to rely on volunteers. Please note that I did not say only parent volunteers. Many adults in our parish have the skills and experience to help with this program. Are you among them? Please read on.
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Youth Formation needs teachers this fall!
As we prepare for the next school year, St Christopher's is preparing its youth formation as well. We are in need of two teachers each week to lead the classes for our youth, middle school through high school. Teachers do not need to have children in the group, just the desire to join in a very important ministry for St Christopher's youth. Please consider volunteering!
Youth Formation would involve the following:
- completing the Safeguarding God's Children education online
- reviewing the provided lesson for your assigned week
- coordinating with the second assigned teacher for your week
- leading the way for our youth to holy communion after the choir and before the congregation.
- teaching the provided curriculum from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. for your assigned week
Formation starts September 10th! We hope to have enough volunteers that teaching will be once per month. If interested, please contact Alison Tierney via text at 317-313-1597 or email
tierneysinfishers@gmail.com.
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Natural Playground Committee Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Playground Committee at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, at the church.You need not be a member of the Committee to attend.
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Have you responded to the survey?
On Monday, we sent a survey by email asking that you let us know your skills, talents, and interests. If you haven't completed the survey, would you take a few minutes to do so? It likely will take you less than five minutes to complete it. Please use the link below.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us develop an inventory of our skills, talents, and interests.
Anne Long Senior Warden
Pete Tinsley, Junior Warden
St. Christopher's Vestry
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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.
August 20 | Adult Christian Development Registration Opens
August 23 | Young at Heart Luncheon
September 30 | Natural Playground Work Day
Church office hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon
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