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The Weekly News for
July 12, 2017
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Greetings!
In this week's issue of The Weekly News:
- Welcoming Small Children in Worship
- Episcopal Youth Event
- Playground Work Day
- Register Now for Vacation Bible School
- Summer Lunch Ministry
- A Note from the Treasurer
- Please Remember!
- Mother Jenny's Blog
- Important Dates for Your Calendar
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Welcoming Small Children in Worship: First 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).
That support happens in classrooms, at coffee hour, in conversations and all kinds of other ways. One big way it happens is by worshipping with children. We all learn by doing, and worship is no different. Children may move around, exclaim, ask questions, or drop things, but they learn by experience, by watching adults, and feeling welcome in the community.
For some parents, having their child alongside is very important. It may be one of the few times they are together as a unit, the child may prefer to be with parents, or a parent may want their child to experience worship in its entirety. For whatever reason, it is a powerful message of God’s love when the congregation welcomes these little ones along with their spirit of wonder, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
Look for Part 2 of this series in the July 17 issue of
The Weekly News.
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Two of our youth attending Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) 2017
Seven teenagers and three adults from our diocese traveled to Oklahoma City on Monday to attend Episcopal Youth Event, a week-long international conference filled with opportunities for learning, growing, worship and fellowship.The conference convenes every three years. Among the 1300 participants are our own Sarah Jacobs and Emma Blackburn. Mike Blackburn, Victoria Hoppes, and Bishop Jennifer are chaperones. In addition to chaperoning, Bishop Jennifer also will lead a praxis session.
The group will tour Oklahoma City on Wednesday ending with Compline at the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum. The closing Eucharist will be streamed live on Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Central Time. If you would like to watch, here is the link:
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/blog/eye/all
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Natural Playground Work Day
Saturday, July 15
Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
We will have our second playground construction work day this Saturday to build some of the playground features. Projects will include the gaga pit, the sandbox, the bouldering wall, the fire circle, the tree bench, the arbor, the storage bins, the tent poles, the canoe, and polyurethane tree stumps.
Some have signed up to be on certain project crews.
Even if you haven’t signed up, we can still use your help. We will assign you to a project when you show up. We have set aside the whole day, but hopefully it will not take that long to complete our work. Come dressed to work outdoors. If you have a cordless drill, please bring it with you. Contact Warren Gartner with any questions:
kwgartner@sbcglobal.net.
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Vacation Bible School 2017 - Register by July 17.
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VBS for children age three through fifth grade will be held Monday, July 24, through Thursday, July 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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.
At least one adult, in addition to staff, will be needed each session to comply with our safeguarding rules. If you are free to help, please contact Cathy Scott.
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Thank you for helping make a difference through the Summer Lunch Ministry
Only four weeks remain to help families in need with the Summer Lunch Ministry. What a blessing this has been for 8 families, including 24 children. Help us finish strong by donating the items featured for July: applesauce in cartons of six individual servings, and boxes of individually-wrapped breakfast cereal bars.
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Interested in helping with the Summer Lunch Ministry?
Complete the interest form using the link below to indicate your preferred Sunday between now and August 11.
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From the Treasurer
At our annual meeting we were showing a $53,000 deficit for 2017. However, due to additional generous pledges, we are able to project a balanced budget for the year. Thank you for your generous support.
Barb Lyter
Treasurer
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Please remember!
If you are a key holder or check out a key for entry to St. Christopher's for a specific meeting or event, please double check that doors are locked when you leave. Recently keys have been left in doors, which is especially dangerous as someone could take a key and return later.
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Mother Jenny has begun a blog, which you will find on our website. Click the link below to read the blog.
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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
Saturday, August 19 | Retirement Celebration & Farewell for the Fales
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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