Lenten Dinner
Wednesday, February 28
Second Saturday
Saturday, March 10
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2018 LENTEN SERIES ~ “Lessons I’ve Learned”
Wednesday nights through March 21st
5:30-6:00 PM — Supper
($5 per adult, $2 per child, $12 max per family)
6:00-6:45 PM — Program
Alternate activities available for youth & teens
Nursery care available
6:45-7:00 PM — Compline
Each Wednesday night, a different guest speaker will present one lesson they have learned about God and their faith. This year we will have five priests, and next year we will have five lay people. Please join us!
February 28 — The Rt. Rev. Russell Kendrick
Menu: Chili (regular &
vegetarian), cornbread, salad, hot dogs, dessert, water, tea & coffee
March 7 — The Rev. Mary Alice Mathison
Menu: Hamburgers, hot dogs & the trimmings, dessert, water, tea & coffee
March 14 — The Rev. Molly Payne Hardin
Menu: Pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, water, tea & coffee
March 21 — The Rev. Michael Hoffman
Menu: Fried chicken, roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, salad, dessert,
water, tea & coffee
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LENTEN BOOKMARKS
As a spiritual discipline this Lent, Christ Church is reading the Book of Luke. Bookmarks are available on the information table in the Parish Office. The readings can also be accessed
here.
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LENTEN REFLECTIONS
During Lent we will be posting a short video (Vlog) series each week. Father Michael shares thoughts and reflections during this Season of Lent. What do french fries have to do with Father Michael and Lent? In our weakness, we can call upon God to give us strength. God loves us just how we are but he calls us to change. Check out this week's Lenten video
here
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FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN...
"Christ Church is a group of people seeking God and figuring out what it means to love the world.
We believe that God is real, that God loves us, and that God has called us to work in His name.
As Episcopalians, we are very different people with different opinions and insights,
but we share a common faith that God is working in our lives and in the world.
We share a common Creed that has been handed down for 2000 years."
Hello, Christ Church! My View of the Dome so far this month has included the 2018 Pensacola Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday services, the beginning of our Lenten Series and a new Vestry formed with the addition of 5 new members who each bring different opinions and insights, but that shared common faith that God is working through all of us at Christ Church. Our first Vestry meeting was full of information sharing that laid a solid groundwork for the year ahead.
Fr. Michael told us that he is encouraged by the early camaraderie that he sees amongst us, and that he is excited to team with us as we set in motion the search for a 3rd priest, as well as a replacement for Kathy Smith to continue the wonderful children's ministry that she led so effectively.
Mike Adkins has begun his time as Treasurer and will carry on the financial stability of our budget with his unique perspective and professionalism. Your Vestry also re-elected Chris Hart as the CCP Chancellor and Dan Rentz as your Junior Warden. Fr. Michael is happy to continue his close working relationships with each of these important advisors as we strive to grow the parish and reinforce the church staff.
Fr. Michael's discussion of his doctoral thesis about the integration of EDS, our Lenten series of Clergy talking about their ties to Christ Church in the context of lessons they have learned about God and their faith, and a growing excitement to take Fr. Michael's Kingdom Building Outreach initiatives into our community all serve to show us "that God is real, that God loves us, and that God has called us to work in His name".
I am thankful to share this time with you and get to know all of you more personally as we grow, together, as Christ Church Parish.
Chris Heaney, Senior Warden
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JOIN OUR NEW CHRIST CHURCH FACEBOOK GROUP!
You may have heard that FB has changed their algorithms which limits what is posted on your newsfeed. We have created a FB group which will now provide upcoming events, news and a link to our weekly
Chronicle
. We invite you to join our group by clicking
here
. Our current
Christ Church page
will continue providing videos, blogs, photos of events and other interactive content for social engagement. You can also go to the "following" tab on our page and select "see first in your newsfeed." This will ensure our posts don't get hidden.
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MARCH MADNESS UPDATE!
Team Chicken represented by “Henny Penny” hit the court first, closely followed by Team Goat’s “Ramsey”. The game was tied for a week, but then Team Goat got into action with new members “Hope”, “Joe”, “David”, “Oxford”, and “Goatee”. The latest to join the game is Team Chicken’s ”Penn Poultry”, so the score is now Goats 6, Chickens 2. If you want to get in the game, look for the pink envelopes around the church, complete the form inside, and enclose with your check. The envelopes may be placed in the Sunday offering, given to Tim Heindl, or mailed in. Your gift of $80 will make it possible for a family in a developing country to have either a goat or some chickens which provide vital food and income and thus enables sustainability. Questions? Contact Hilda Jones at
hildalittlejones@cox.net.
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ECW LUNCHEON ~ Tuesday, March 6 ~ 12:00 PM
Speaker: Maureen McGill
The Episcopal Church Women will meet on Tuesday, March 6, with lunch at 12:00 PM (cost $5.00) and program following at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall. There is a sign-up sheet on the information table in the Parish Office
. We will continue our look at the ways women can further the work of the Church with a program on the Episcopal Order of St. Helena and Stephen Ministry, by Maureen McGill. Every woman is a member of the ECW and we hope to see you on Tuesday!
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, March 7 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
The EPIC Challenge Book Club will meet Wednesday, March 7, at our new 3:00 time in the Parlor to discuss much-talked-about
Little Fires Everywhere
by Celeste Ng.
LFE
has been on the New York Times best seller list for many months. Join us for tears, laughter and spirited discourse.
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SECOND SATURDAY
Saturday, March 10 ~ 5:00 AM Waterfront Rescue Mission
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month when we’ll be cooking breakfast for the men of Waterfront Rescue Mission. Arrive promptly at 5:00 AM (380 Herman Street) and we’ll begin serving at 5:45 AM. If you’d like to help Lisa Williams with food prep the day prior, please e-mail her at
lisaw257@mchsi.com.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, March 10 ~ 9:30 AM
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard, 587-6026, or Susan Martin, 542-7730.
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CENTERING PRAYER INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
~ Saturday, March 10 ~
9:00 AM-2:30 PM ~ Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Pensacola
Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola invites you to a Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop. Prayer is an expression of love
for
and relationship
with
God. Centering Prayer deepens that relationship and disciplines us to become aware of God's presence and action in our lives. All are welcome. A $30 workshop fee includes lunch and David Muyskens
Forty Days to a Closer Walk with God
. Commissioned Presenter: Minta McDavid. Details and registration at
centeringprayerpensacola.com
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CENTERING PRAYER’S UNITED IN PRAYER (UIP) DAY
~ Saturday, March 17 ~
9:00 AM-Noon ~ Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, Gulf Breeze
On this 26th Annual UIP Day, Centering Prayer groups world-wide will unite in silence and reflection. Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola is hosting this morning gathering that will include two twenty-minute Centering Prayer periods, refreshments, and a time of reflection on the theme: “Healing in the World the Divine Way.” For those new to Centering Prayer, arrive early for an 8:30 brief introduction to the Centering Prayer practice. Details and registration at
centeringprayerpensacola.com.
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EASTER FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Easter lilies and spring flowers make our Easter services visually glorious each year. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift. Names of the loved ones you honor or remember will be printed in the Easter bulletin. Flower Dedication forms are available on the information table outside the Parish Office and are due
no later than
Wednesday, March 21st
.
Please return your form to Kelly Heindl in the Parish Office.
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Please note that the Christ Church Travelers Trip
to the Festival of Flowers
on Thursday, March 22 has been canceled.
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
April 8, 2018 — The Second Sunday of Easter
May 20, 2018 — The Day of Pentecost
July 22, 2018 — The Ninth Sunday of Pentecost
Please contact Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office, 432-5115, to make preparations.
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ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN APRIL 8
Adult Confirmation is an opportunity to "confirm" your baptismal faith during the bishop’s visit on Sunday, May 6th. It is also a way to take ownership in being a member of an Episcopal Church. Classes will be held on Sundays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:30-10:15 AM in the Parish Hall, with a special afternoon class on Sunday, April 15th from 12:30-3:00 PM. To sign up, please e-mail Kelly Heindl, Parish Secretary, at
christchurchpns@aol.com
. If you have any questions, e-mail Father Michael at
Michael@christ-church.net
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ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC & GUEST SUNDAY
PLANNED FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 8
Mark your calendar for our Annual Parish Picnic and Guest Sunday on Sunday, April 8th. This year it will be held the Sunday after Easter. Let us all join together to celebrate with family and friends!
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
EYC PROGRAM
Sundays ~ 5-7 PM in the Undercroft
Everyone can arrive at 5 PM and stay until 7 PM! When your group isn't meeting, you will have time to hang out in the Undercroft, use the game tables, or have access to the quiet study room. You can even bring a group of friends and study for that big test! Snacks and drinks available during the rec and study time.
Middle School EYC: 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Combined Dinner: 5:45 - 6:15 PM
High School EYC: 6:15 - 7:00 PM
*If there is a Saturday weekend event, retreat, etc, we probably aren't having Sunday night EYC.
No EYC on March 4th!
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EYC TO ICE FLYERS ~ Saturday, March 3 ~ 7:00 PM
All 6-12th graders and their friends and family are invited to join us for the Ice Flyers game on Saturday, March 3rd. Tickets are $5 each. Eat dinner in advance or bring additional money for concessions. We will
meet at the main entrance of the Pensacola Bay Center and enter as a group, so please arrive on time. A limited number of tickets have been purchased in advance, so please contact James at 850-972-8383 or
james@christchurch.net
to reserve your tickets.
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EQUIPPED FOR THE JOURNEY:
A Five Week Lenten Series
When was the last time you were packing for a trip and thought, "I feel like I'm forgetting something?" Our lives are journeys which are intertwined with the Holy and rooted in community. Join us as we create, discover and deepen our faith through the season of Lent as we cultivate spiritual practices to become equipped for the journey. The youth will join the parish for dinner at 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall and have a program from 6-7 PM in the Undercroft.
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PROVIDE DINNER FOR EYC
Sign up to bring dinner for all middle and high school youth on Sunday night! Part of providing dinner is setting up, serving and cleaning up dinner. Meals are served from 5:45-6:15 PM in the Parish Hall.
We need dinner provided on March 25 and April 1.
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 AM
Rector's Class — "The Integration of EDS: A Local History of Race"
February 18 — March 4, Father Michael will lead a three week course sharing the results of his research on his doctoral dissertation.
This class meets in the Parish Hall.
Living The Good News
This class meets in the Parlor. Led by Dick Hooper.
Sunday Adult Education Round Table
Karen Armstrong in her book,
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life,
maintains that we are often less compassionate due to our inability to admit how little we know. So, step 7 toward a compassionate life is to learn "How Little We Know" (pages 116-130). Television, radio and internet pundits of every persuasion often preach their opinions on every subject as if they understand the issue perfectly. At times it seems we think that saying "I don't know" makes us weak and vulnerable. But, acting as if we know all the answers most often causes separation and ill-will toward those who disagree with us. Join our group in learning how little we know can help us be more compassionate. Books are still available. For more information about the current study or to make suggestions for a future study contact David Starling by text or phone at (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
.
This class meets upstairs in Rm. 32 of the Christian Education Building. Led by David Starling.
Video Discussion for Parents & Young Adults
This class meets upstairs in the Library of the Christian Education Building. Led by Meredith Jones.
Sunday Centering Prayer Group —
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, in which we experience God's presence within us. We begin by taking a few minutes to go over the basic guidelines of the practice for anyone who is new. We then sit together in the 20-minute prayer period, followed by a brief time for sharing and intercessory prayer. All are welcome — newcomers and experienced practitioners.
This class meets in the Centering Prayer room on the administrative hallway. The facilitator is Joan White.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:15 AM
Separate middle and high school classes use movie clips, TV, art, music & poetry to bring the lectionary into dialogue with current events. C
lass meets in the Undercroft.
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 AM
4th & 5th Grade — "Connect" — Rm. 39, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
2nd & 3rd Grade — "Godly Play" — Rm. 30, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
K5 & 1st Grade — "Godly Play" — Rm. 37, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
K3 & K4 — "Godly Play" — Rm. 36, upstairs in the Christian Ed. Bldg.
NURSERY ~ 7:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Infants - 2 yrs. old — Nursery, first floor of the Christian Ed Bldg.
Infants — Rm. 24, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Preschool Toddlers — Ages 2 & 3 — Rm. 21, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Bible lessons are provided each week during the 10:30 service.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP LEADERS
III Lent
March 4, 2018
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - J.O. Zachow, Derek Nelson, John Phillips III
10:30 - Drew Jimenez, Ryan Harrison, Gorham Partington,
Sarah Morrow, Parker Fell, Robert Harrison, Graybill Partington,
Claire Jimenez, Cole Stevenson, Abigail Efird, Laurel Maher
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - J.O. Zachow, Brooks Hodnette
10:30 - Bob Moulton, Bridget Fluegge, Mike Adkins, Jill Robinson
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IMPORTANT PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
Have an emergency and need a priest?
Call our hotline 850-332-8865
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STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE!
Life events can sometimes seem overwhelming. If you are having trouble coping or have a family member or friend that needs care, let us know. We'd be happy to assign a Stephen Minister to you. Stephen Ministers are lay people who are trained in pastoral care. No one should suffer alone. E-mail
StephenMinistry@christ-church.net
for more information.
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ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS
Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. The altar flowers are a memorial, a thanksgiving for an anniversary, a birthday, a new birth, or a thanksgiving for God's blessings. The donation is listed in the weekly bulletin. Forms to participate in this ministry are available on the information table in the Parish Office.
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TRANSITIONS
The sympathy of the parish is extended to the family of
Daniel Richards Wallace who died on 6 December, 2017;
to the family of
Barbara Holton Kelly who died on 31 January, 2018;
and to the family of
Thomas Barkley Long, Sr. who died on 19 February, 2018.
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