The Weekly News
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December 5 2018
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Greetings!
In this issue of
The Weekly News:
- The Daughters of The King
- Common Grounds
- Backpack Ministry
- Angel Tree
- Young at Heart Luncheon
- Thank You for Making a Difference
- New Books in the Andres Library
- Dates for Your Calendar
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The Daughters of The King
Saturday, December 8, 10:00 am
All women of the church are welcome to join The Daughters of The King on the first Saturday of December. We'll gather in the bridal parlor on the second floor and make Christmas favors for the December 19 Young at Heart Luncheon.
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Common Grounds
An Adult Formation Forum
December 9, 9:00 - 9:45 am
In the Parish Hall
Sunday's Topic:
Come . . . as a Child
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The second Sunday of Advent will use the Christmas carol, "Away in a Manger," to explore coming to the Nativity with the wonder and awe of a child. What qualities does a child have that we as adults lack? In Matthew 18:3, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Scripture, music and prayer will create new understanding of how we prepare for Christ at Christmas.
This is the second of three Advent lessons, but you need not have attended the first in the series to enjoy and benefit from this week's forum.
Chris Jacobs will present.
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Backpack Ministry News
Packing Party
Sunday, December 9, 11:20 am
Thank you for your continued support of the St. Christopher's Backpack Ministry. We are fully stocked for the upcoming packing on Sunday, December 9. We will fill 153 bags in the parish hall immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service and you're invited to help!
Schools we serve and how you can help
Our ministry provides food for the following elementary schools in Carmel:
- Orchard Park, 10404 Orchard Park Drive South
- Carmel Elementary, 101 4th Avenue Southeast
- Forest Dale Elementary, 10721 Lakeshore Drive West
- Mohawk Trails Elementary, 4242 East 126th Street
- Towne Meadow Elementary, 10850 Towne Road
- Cherry Tree Elementary, 13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
- Woodbrook Elementary, 4311 East 116th Street
- College Wood Elementary, 12415 Shelborne Road
- Clay Middle School, 5150 East 126th Street
If you live near one of these schools and would like to volunteer your time to deliver bags to any of them, please let us know! Delivery will be during the week of December 17.
Looking ahead to January
Our next delivery is set for the week of January 21. For that delivery, we will pack on January 11, and if necessary, January 18.
In advance of that date we are collecting individually wrapped granola bars. Consider adding them to the grocery shopping list of your household. Please place your donations in the Backpack Ministry basket in the narthex.
Backpack Ministry Contacts
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Angel Tree Gift Cards
Now through December 16
Purchase gift cards from Kohl's, Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Meijer. Gas cards also may be purchased. Take an envelope from the angel tree display and place one (or more) gift card(s) in the envelope for someone in need. Put your gift envelope in the red angel tree mailbox by the angel tree.
The gift cards will be distributed evenly among three Hamilton County organizations: Prevail, Good Samaritan, and Third Phase.
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Young at Heart Luncheon
Wednesday, December 19, 11:30 am
Are you a senior or enjoy being with seniors? Join us in the parish hall for a light luncheon and good fellowship. The Daughters of The King prepare and serve the meals.
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Please contact Nancy Barney by Sunday, December 16, to reserve your place at the table. Nancy also can add your name to the call list for future luncheons.
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Holiday totes
Thank you!
Thank you to all who filled a holiday tote for the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center. The totes will be distributed at the Center early next week with the help of volunteers from St. Christopher's. Thanks also go to the men of the 4Cs who helped with the heavy lifting and organizing the totes so we could safely navigate around them.
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Flowers for Christmas Season
Donate through December 16
If you would like to give flowers for the Christmas season, please pick up an envelope from the round table in the narthex. You may designate your offering in thanksgiving, or in memory or honor of someone. Please fill in the requested information and make checks payable to St. Christopher's Altar Guild. You may put the envelope in the offering plate or drop it off in the office.
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New Books in the Library
We've recently added several new books to the Andres Library. Stop by and browse the shelves. If you are looking for something on deepening your prayer life, check out these books that were referenced by Father Stephen at the fall Common Grounds forums.
Currently featured are books on prayer:
- How to Pray: Reflections and Essays by C.S. Lewis
- In All Seasons, For All Reasons: Praying Throughout the Year by James Martin
- Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers by Anne Lamott
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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.
December 10, 6:30 pm | St. Christopher's 4Cs (Prodigy Burger Bar, Clay Terrace)
December 16, 11:30 am | Backpack Assembly and Packing
Church Office hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
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