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The Weekly News for
July 19, 2017
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Greetings!
In this week's issue of The Weekly News:
- Interim Rector Called
- Welcoming Small Children in Worship
- Vacation Bible School
- Natural Playground Update
- Will you be a Diocesan Delegate?
- Rhythm & Roast Theme for Retirement Celebration
- Important Dates for Your Calendar
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Announcing Our Interim Rector, The Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Applegate
The Vestry is pleased to announce that we have called the Reverend Dr. Stephen H. Applegate to serve as our interim rector. Stephen is currently serving as rector at St. Luke’s Church in Granville, Ohio, where he has been for 14 years. He also has served as an interim rector and is currently continuing his education specific to interim work.
Stephen has 25 years of ministry experience in the Episcopal Church, including congregational and diocesan roles. In addition to ministry, he brings a wealth of experience in both the private and not-for profit sectors. He has a Master of Divinity (cum laude) from The General Theological Seminary, New York, New York, and a Doctor of Ministry from the School of the Pacific, Berkeley, California.
Stephen will be joining us on Sunday, October 1. The vestry is very excited and optimistic about having found an interim rector who has proven capabilities and has the strengths we believe will benefit St. Christopher’s during the transition.
The Vestry will provide information about the transition during coffee hour on Sunday, July 23. Please be with us to learn more.
Reading the announcement using the link below.
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Welcoming Small Children in Worship:
Second of a Three-Part Series
When a child is baptized, the congregation is asked, “Will you who witness these vows, do all in your power to support these persons in their life with Christ? We respond heartily, “We will” (BCP, p. 303). In the first part of this series we shared the importance of having children participate in worship. Today we share several ways in which the children learn.
How do children learn to worship?
- Through experiencing the sights and sounds of the place of worship.
- By feeling welcomed and involved in the church community.
- By watching their family members sing, pray, and contribute to the worship service.
- Through participation in the Eucharist, partaking (or observing) of the bread and wine.
- By learning how to watch and listen for God’s presence in their lives.
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Vacation Bible School 2017
Monday, July 24 - Thursday, July 27
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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VBS is being offered for children age three through fifth grade. The theme this year is "Exploring Other Cultures: Loving One Another." Each evening the children will hear a different story about a child in another culture or part of the world. We will talk about how we are the same and how we are different.The overall message will be that God loves ALL of us, and we are all God's children. In addition to the story, there will be fun activities, a craft related to the culture of the evening, and music with Mr. Richter.
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Wow! What a day!
On Saturday, July 15, 25 individuals descended on the Natural Playground like a colony of ants. They were carrying plans, lumber, tools, ladders, sand bags, pipes, and edging. This group of individuals accomplished an amazing amount of work between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. They constructed a sandbox, a bench around the centerpiece tree, a gaga pit, a tent pole, a teepee, and added the climbing wall to the shelter. There will be another work day on the playground in the fall. In the meantime, we hope you will visit the playground and see how far it has come.
Contact Warren Gartner with any questions (or to say thanks for making the vision a reality):
kwgartner@sbcglobal.net.
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Will you be one of our Diocesan Convention Delegates?
St. Christopher’s,
like all parishes in the diocese, sends a number of delegates to participate in the Diocesan Convention, along with our clergy. This year the Convention will be at Kye’s Event Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, October 26-28. Hotel, food and mileage will be paid for by St. Christopher’s. While the convention begins officially with Evensong Thursday night, we understand that taking both Thursday and Friday off from your regular responsibilities may not be possible.The real meat of the business begins Friday morning at 9 a.m. and runs through Saturday noon when convention ends.
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he vestry is asking that you prayerfully consider volunteering to be a delegate this year. If you are able and willing to be part of St. Christopher’s delegation, please contact Mother Jenny via email (link below) or phone (317-846-8716, ext.13) by Friday, July 21. Certifying delegates is in process now at the diocesan office.
Learn more about this opportunity to serve as a delegate.
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Rhythm & Roast to be Theme for Retirement Celebration
You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend a very special event to celebrate Fr. Steve's' retirement after four decades of ministry. It will be at The Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 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. Reservations will be required by Friday, August 11. Look for a letter in your mailbox and a special email in your inbox with more details, including how to make your reservation.
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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.
Wednesday, July 26 | Young at Heart Luncheon
Sunday, July 30 | Acolyte Recognition
Sunday, August 6 | Graduate Recognition and Blessing of the Backpacks
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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