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The Weekly News for
July 26, 2017
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Greetings!
In this week's issue of The Weekly News:
- Announcing Our Search Committee
- Acolyte Recognition Sunday
- 2017 Graduate Recognition
- Welcoming Small Children in Worship
- Rhythm & Roast Theme for Retirement Celebration
- Natural Playground News
- Important Dates for Your Calendar
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Announcing Our Search Committee
The Vestry is pleased to announce that we have a wonderful group of parishioners who have agreed to serve on the Search Committee.We wanted to make sure all groups within the parish are represented. We also made it a priority to ensure that our younger families are represented, as they are the future of St. Christopher’s.
The Search Committee includes some familiar faces of individuals who have previous leadership experience within the church, as well as some members who have contributed in other ways. Their commitment to St. Christopher’s and their personal and professional experience, will serve them well as they begin leading the church through the discernment process and eventually finding our next rector.
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Our committee includes:
- Annette Mosier
- Barbara Lyter
- Bill Driehorst
- Drew Bender
- Gina Frey
- Judy Warnock
- Kirk Stelsel
- Rob Weissert
- Steve Lawson
When you see the Search Committee members, please extend your thanks for the important work they will do.
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Acolyte Recognition Sunday, July 30, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Service
We will recognize and thank Chris Kannmacher and Wesley McCoy, our graduating seniors who have served as acolytes for several years. Please join us to wish these young men well as they head off to college.
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2017 Graduates
On Sunday, August 6, we will bless and send off Chris Kannmacher, Wes McCoy , Mark Niednagel, and Ally Price, who graduated from high school this past May. We want to be sure and include everyone. If you graduated from high school but aren’t on this list, please contact Mother Jenny (
motherjenny@stchriscarmel.com). It’s not that we don’t love you; it’s just that we had your school year wrong!
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Welcoming Small Children in Worship:
Third 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. In part two, we listed the way in which children learn by being in the service.
Today we share how adults can help children worship.
- Arrive early enough to find a spot and get comfortable before the service begins.
- Sit in a location where children can see well such as in the front or at the end of a pew.
- Before the service try to explain what will take place; people will sing, pray, and greet each other, etc. During the service guide them along so they begin to learn what to do.
- Point out some of the symbols you see and talk about them at home.
- Use prayer at home or read parts of the service so they become comfortable and familiar.
- If you are an adult at church without children, help them feel welcome with a smile, greet them during the Peace, invite a family to join you, or try to get to know them after the service. Let them know that you hope to see them again.
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Make your reservations to attend Rhythm & Roast
By now you should have received an email and a letter by US Postal Service inviting you to Rhythm & Roast, a celebration honoring Fr. Steve's forty-year ministry.
The event 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 on Sundays in the Narthex or by emailing or calling Anita Walker by August 11.
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Natural Playground Progress Report
On Saturday, July 15, about 30 volunteers showed up on one of our few sunny days and built several features for the St. Christopher’s natural playground. Thanks to all the parishioners, as well as many members of the Carmel Kiwanis Club, we made great progress.We spread much of the landscape fabric, which will be under the whole playground to reduce weeds.The Gaga Pit is complete except for a bit more sand to cover the play surface. The Sandbox is complete and also will get some more sand.The “loose parts” cupboard is finished and the sandbox toys, tent building tarps, and nature treasures are stored inside. All the stump seats have been coated with polyurethane to slow down decomposition.The bouldering wall is complete and ready for climbers. The canoe with paddles is anchored where the gravel “river” will run.There is a lovely bench under the reading tree for a shady rest. Also posts and a bar were sunk into the hard clay as a place to use the tarps to create a tent for pretend campouts.
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. If you have any questions please contact Warren Gartner:
kwgartner@sbcglobal.net or 317-872-2431
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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, 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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