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April 11, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
Make plans to join us for an exciting day on the water, on Saturday, April 21st, as we explore the tidal creeks around St. Simons Island! Get all the information you need to sign up for Down to the River to Pray here.

Rector's Ramblings


I have always loved being in nature, and from a young age I was always sensitive to matters that impacted the environment. I don't really know why. We weren't an environmentally progressive family in any particular sense, nor did I spend too much time in the woods or at the beach in such a way that it attuned me to nature, it was just a part of my interests from a young age. When I first went to college, I was an environmental science major. I changed majors for two reasons; one, I ended up not liking chemistry, and two, because science is hard to excel at, when you have a nearly full-time job at the same time. 
 
Regardless, I've always loved being in nature and keeping an eye on nature, which brings me to this Rambling, in which I hope to highlight two upcoming events. First, on April 21, a Saturday afternoon, there will be an event called, Down to the River to Pray, here on St. Simons. It is an afternoon of paddling on local waters followed by a potluck and Eucharist here at Christ Church.  The event is sponsored by our Diocesan Creation Care Committee and by Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), an ecumenical organization that works with churches to promote care of creation in various and easy ways. One of the things they do is give free energy audits to churches in order to help them find ways to reduce their spending on utilities. We received one of their audits a couple of years ago and welcomed their strategies to cut our costs.
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Worship


Colonial Worship Service - This Sunday, April 15th, at St. Ignatius


Glynn County's 13th Annual Patriots Day Celebration is being held on St. Simons Island the weekend of April 13-15th. The  celebration  is sponsored by the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution; the Brunswick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution; Fort Frederica Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution; and the Marshes of Glynn Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. The celebration culminates in the Colonial Worship Service, which is being held at Christ Church's St. Ignatius Chapel on Sunday morning, April 15th, at 9:00 am. This worship service is set in a historical context during the time-frame of the American Revolution (1775-1783).  Many worshipers are dressed in Colonial attire, and the hymns, anthem and sermon reflect the culture and sentiments of America in the 18th century. All are welcome to attend. Period attire is optional.
 

Formation 


EC101EC101
Episcopal Church 101 is a six-week study for anyone wishing to know more about the Episcopal Church, either in preparation for being confirmed, received or reaffirmed (wonder what the difference is among those?) or simply to answer those "why do we" questions. The class meets on Wednesdays, at 5:45 pm in the Parish Hall. If you are interested in joining this group or would like to know more, please contact Mtr. Becky at becky@ccfssi.org or call the church office at 912-638-8683.

 
Adult Sunday Morning Class
Dr. Bob Brown's adult Sunday morning class will finish up their New Testament study in April. On May 6 the class begins a study of Adam Hamilton's new book Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Troubled Times . Everyone is welcome. Classes are in the parish house from 10:30 until 11:15 am. For more information, contact Bob at rwb385@gmail.com .

Women's Study Group
On Thursday, April 19th, the Women's Study Group will begin reading The Burden Is Light, Eugenia Price's autobiography. The cornerstone of The Eugenia Price Treasury of Faith, The Burden Is Light is the author's soul-searching account of her discovery of Jesus Christ. The group meets on Thursdays, at 11:30 am. Please contact Mtr. Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org if you are interested in joining!

EYC Activities

This coming weekend, April 14 - 15, Honey Creek will receive a well-deserved sprucing-up as youth and their sponsors will participate in Toil 'N Sweat. Friday night will be a time of play and worship and preparation. Then on Saturday, all will spend most of the day working on Honey Creek! Jobs may include caring for the grounds, working on buildings, or other things as directed by the Honey Creek staff. Christ Church will be represented in this work by the Brown family - Hugh, Kay and Waverly!

To see the EYC Spring Schedule of activities, click here.

Summer Programs


Parents! Summer will be here  before  you know it, so make plans for your children to join the fun and fellowship in Vacation Bible School at Christ Church! This year, VBS will take place from June 11-15. To register your children or to volunteer to help, click here. Please contact Mtr. Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org for more information and ways you can get involved!


Camp Kanuga returns for the week of June 18-22.  Camp Kanuga Local Day Camps are a great way to introduce children to the summer camp experience. We offer creative and educational activities that allow campers to engage with their community and make new friends. All activities are designed specifically for campers ages 5-11 and conducted on-site. Adventure Day camps offer a number of exciting activities from rafting and zip lining to sea kayaking and standup paddle boards. Ages 12-14. Registration information will be available in the weeks to come. Register your children and get more information about Kanuga summer camps here.
ECW

 
ECW Scholarship
A newly established scholarship fund created by the Christ Church Frederica Episcopal Church Women is being inaugurated this year. Annually, the Christ Church Frederica ECW Scholarship Fund for Women will provide $2,500 to a female high school graduate pursuing a degree through an academic or technical college or university. The student must be of the Episcopal faith and hale from Glynn or McIntosh County. 
 
"Many of our Christ Church women have, over the last fifteen years, donated to this wonderful effort to establish a scholarship program for our young ladies. The fruit of our gifts will now benefit many young women with their future educational goals. In establishing this scholarship we honor those who came before us and saw this as just a dream... but now it is a reality and we could not be more pleased," noted Jane Watson, President, Episcopal Church Women.
 
Applications may be accessed via the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation website here  and are due no later than April 21, 2018. Candidates will be screened and interviewed by a scholarship committee and the award will be made in May.


Outreach


African Team Ministries
African Team Ministries will have a  display  of beautiful crafts available for purchase for the next two Sundays (March 15th and 22nd) in Christ Church Parish House. African Team Ministries is a Christian ministry working as an intermediary between African and American churches. They provide funding for orphan and refugee relief missions and evangelism in East Africa.  The support they receive is sent directly to partnering Bishops to provide school fees, tuition, books, and uniforms. This support ensures that the children receive an education and a measure of stability needed to rebuild their minds. Currently, there are children registered for sponsorship in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Your purchase of crafts and jewelry will help fund their education. For more information, visit africanteamministries.org.
 
Backpack Buddies
The Backpack Buddies  will be packing again on Wednesday, April 18th, at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. If you've got the time, please join them. They're always happy to welcome new folks on the assembly line! Contact Susan Shipman at susanshipman@att.net for more information.

Docents and Greeters Needed in Christ Church!


Christ Church needs docents and greeters! As the team of volunteer docents has diminished over the last few months, due to illness and retirements, so have the number of days we are able to keep the church open to visitors.  Currently, we have a skeleton crew of volunteers to man the church Tuesday through Sunday in the afternoons. After March, we will definitely need some additional folks to help. You can assist by volunteering to docent once a month from 2 to 5 pm. There is a training session before docents embark on this wonderful opportunity to share the remarkable story of our church. Contact: Fred Collins at fredwcollins@yahoo.com to become a docent.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Seeks Volunteers


The Habitat for Humanity ReStore program is looking for volunteers to work in its store in Brunswick. Volunteers can work in a variety of positions, from receiving donations, to checking out customers. For more information, please call 912-265-7455 or email volunteer@habitatglynncounty.org. You may download a volunteer waiver form here.
 
Fellowship

 
Frederick Cousins Guild Meeting
The Frederick Cousins Guild will meet on Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30 pm, at Jackie Turbidy's home, at 113 Biltmore.  Guild member, Pam Hamilton, will discuss her life as a physician, particularly in the days before it was common for women to become doctors. It should be really interesting!
At the March meeting, discussion centered on how to disperse the funds from the Oyster Roast and it was decided to donate to the Compass Rose Society, Hospice of the Golden Isles, the Farm at Oatlands and Very Special Arts, Glynn County. Some interesting programs are also in the plans for next year. The Guild will hold its Spring Party in May, and details will be available at next Tuesday's meeting. For more information, contact Louise Bartlett at louisebssi@gmail.com.

Down to the River to PrayCreationCareKayakTrip

Save the Date!
Down to the River to Pray 
Saturday, April 21
St. Simons Island

Enjoy a peaceful, prayerful half-day "creek retreat Saturday, April 21, exploring the tidal creeks in the marsh behind Saint Simons Island. This is a relaxed paddle with several stops for prayer and readings along the way as we celebrate the beauty of God's Creation on Earth Day weekend. 

The trip will leave from the Village Creek landing for SouthEast Adventure Outfitters and will finish with Eucharist and optional potluck supper at Christ Church, Frederica. Participants will meet at 1 PM and the paddle should last around 2.5 hours. Cost is $49 per person (with boat rental) or $20 per person for those providing their own boat(s). 

This is the first of several planned "Down to the River to Pray" events across the diocese this spring, sponsored by the Creation Care Commission in partnership with GIPL (Georgia Interfaith Power & Light). Registration details are forthcoming. If you are interested and would like to receive an email with registration details, please email creationcarecommission@gmail.com.

Susanna Wesley Guild Meeting Day Changed
The Susanna Wesley Guild will meet one week later  this month on Tuesday, April 24th, for a field trip to the North Glynn County campus of Morningstar Children and Family Services. When their CEO spoke to the guild in March, she announced they offered tours of their facilities, and her invitation was accepted. Plan to meet at the Parish House at 9:45 am on April 24th  to caravan to Morningstar. After the visit, a stop for lunch will be made on the return to Christ Church. Interested guests are welcome, but please call Frankie Ansley, at 912-638-0569, or Ethel Horton, at 912-634-8327 in order to give Morningstar the number of visitors to expect.
 
Christ Church Families on Facebook
Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook here !

 
Community

 
Golden Isles Music Together
Golden Isles Music Together's Spring Semester begins this week! This semester's focus is the Triangle Collection, a fabulous collection of traditional music, world music, and just plain cute music.  It's perfect for singing, dancing, and wiggling together. The 45-minute parent and child music classes,(for children from infants to age 6), include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play.  Classes will be held at Christ Church, Frederica on Thursdays at 10:30 am, beginning on April 12th or Saturdays at 10:30 am beginning on April 14th. 

If you plan to join us this semester, please go to the website,  www.goldenislesmusictogether.com to register, so that we know that you are coming!  This semester will last for eight weeks, rather than the usual ten weeks, so that classes do not extend too far into Summer Break, and tuition has been adjusted.  Please read all about Golden Isles Music Together on our website, and like us on Facebook for weekly updates. For more information, call Brooke Bartlett at  801-865-6897.

Springtime By The Sea

Senior Adult Vacation Bible School will take place from May 21 - 24 at  Epworth By The Sea. The theme of this year's program is  "Teach Me Simple Things".  Senior Adult VBS is not your children's VBS. This program is for those whose life experiences have led them to seek new and refreshing approaches to living and learning. The program will open the eyes of your heart. Join with folk-theologian, musician and storyteller Ed Kilbourne as he uses his unique gifts to explore the stories of the Gospel and the teachings of Christ through storytelling, teaching, worship and music. You can download  the program brochure and registration form here or call 912-638-8688 for more information.


Stay Informed

 
Giving Made Easy


You may use the CCF website to make pledges, donations and payments for some activities. Just select "Giving" at the top of the CCF homepage. This brings you to the PushPay.com giving link. If it's your first time at this site, you'll have to create an account. The process is fast and easy and allows you to pay by credit or debit card or by electronic bank transfer. You may change or add new payment methods at any time. Contact: Stan Kyker, CCF financial administrator at 912-638-8683.


Save the Date


Lecture Series in May


As part of the Louchery Lecture Series, Dr. Matthew Sleeth will join us on Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to lead a seminar focusing on the responsibility of Christians to care for the glorious creation in which God has entrusted us. Dr. Sleeth is a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine and has two post-doctoral fellowships. He is the author of Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action (Zondervan, April 2007), the introduction to the Green Bible (2008, HarperOne), and 24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life. More information about the lectures will be available in the weeks to come.

Picnic at Honey Creek - May 20th


Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 20, 2018, for the
Christ Church Picnic at Honey Creek . We encourage all of our Christ Church family to join us for this time of reflection, reconnection and recreation. At 11:30 am, we will have Holy Eucharist, in the chapel, followed by lunch and family time. Please bring your lawn chairs, softball equipment, lawn games and coolers of cold beverages to share. For those unable to attend the picnic, Holy Eucharist will be offered at Christ Church at 8:00 and 9:15 am, and Morning Prayer will be said at 11:15 am.

An Interfaith Journey to the Holy Lands: Relationship, Understanding, and Community Harmony


Join Rev. Tom Purdy, Rabbi Rachel Bregman, and Rev. Alan Dyer as they lead an interfaith journey to the Holy Land with Medji Tours in June 2019. This once in a lifetime trip aims to build relationships across cultural and religious lines in our community by exploring together the shared roots of our traditions in Israel and Jordan. Additionally, this interfaith journey hopes to begin a longer-term process of continuing to form relationships, deepen understanding, and build community across other faith organizations in Glynn County, Georgia upon our return. This trip is open to any and all who would like to participate in this holy work. For more information, click here.


Pastoral Concerns


Prayer List

Please help us keep the prayer list current by notifying Mtr. Becky of any changes in the status or condition of your loved one.
  
Nancy Acree
Carl Alexander
George Almasi
Kurt Anderson
Malicia Atkinson
Kris Barkley
Kathy Bee
Harry Branch
Doug Brantley
Gene Broadwell
Bob Brown
Terry Burns
Barbara Canaday
Paddy Carley
Andy Cheshire
Jackie Davis
Mary Lou De Bisschop
Mary Lou Detwiler
Robbie Dickinson
Anna Doxey
Andy Doyle
Beth Evans
Betsy Fitzgerald
Stephen Freedman
Ewell Gay
Travis Gay
Max Germaine
Mary Jean Giobino
Ann Graham
Brad Graham
Rosalind Griffin
Kevin Hancock
Burgess Hartsell
William David Herndon
Mike Herrin
Cheryl Hieatt
Jane Higginbotham
Brenda Hollis
Alexander Hutcheson
Ellen Hunter
Lois Irvin
Misty Johns
Glenn Jones
Carlin Kenny
Christi Lambert
Billie Lewellyn
Keith Lewellyn
Bill Littleton
Sam Livesay
Martha Lovett
Jerry Lowe
Larry MacDonald
Dot Marler
Cathy McCarthy
Mamie Meadows
Marilyn Miller
Marge Mitchell
Erin Jones O
Mary Elizabeth Paris
Margaret Payne
Vivian Peterson
Kari Powell
Chris Prater
Joetta Principato
Rajika Reed
Jack Riner
Mark Robinson
Bob Sanders
Julie Sargent
Phyllis Sartin
Willou Smith
David Somerville
Richard Stamper
James St. Clair
Samantha Lee Stevens
Joel Stewart
Grayson Strickland
Edith Tayloe
Sarah Taylor
Timothy Tindall
Beth Varn
Jeannie Wade
John Waite
Carah Wheeler
Summer Wheeler
Martin Worthy
Mell Wray
Hollis Youngner
Keith Zimmerman 
Esther Zylstra
Catherine
Cheryl
Emma
Larry
Laura     
Margie
Marilyn
Mary       
Sharon  
Sharon
Susan

 
To amend our prayer list, or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Becky Rowell ( becky@ccfssi.org or call the church office at 912.638.8683.
 

This  Week


Serving This Weekend

Susan Shipman - Chalice Bearer
Sunday, April 15, 2018 8:00 AM (CCF)
David Boland - Chalice Bearer
David Boland - Lector 
Ed Rowley - Usher
Toni Rowley - Usher
Dorriann Branch - Altar Guild

9:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Slade Turner - Acolyte C
McKenzie Brown - Acolyte TB
Calleigh Purdy - Acolyte TB
Kerrigan Hamil - Acolyte PW
Jody Bradford - Chalice Bearer
Te Turner - Chancel Master
Slade Turner - Lector - First Lesson 
Sally Essig - Lector - Second Lesson
Bud Dorsey - Greeter
Margie Dorsey - Greeter
Dale Stoddard - Usher
Nancy Stoddard - Usher
Lynne Turner - Kidurgy Shepherd
Ed Turner - Kidurgy Shepherd
Peggy Goad - Altar Guild
Susie Hodges - Altar Guild

9:15 AM (Parish Hall, Frederica)
Isabella Williston - Acolyte C
Beth Smith - Chalice Bearer 
Brooke Bartlett-Kneller - Lector - First Lesson
Brooke Bartlett-Kneller - Lector - Second Lesson
Charlotte Graham - Greeter
Rip Graham - Greeter
Oscar Covington - Usher 
Julianne Temple - Kidurgy Shepherd
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild

11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Isabel Parker - Acolyte C
Paul Salter - Chalice Bearer
Paul Salter - Lector - First Lesson
Alice Barlow - Lector - Second Lesson
Dana Parker - Greeter
Patrick Parker - Greeter
Clinton Winne - Usher
Pat Collins - Altar Guild
Frankie Ansley - Altar Guild

Weds. April 18, 2018 Healing Service NOON (CCF)
Ethel Horton - Altar Guild



This Week at Christ Church
Evening Prayer is held Wednesdays through Sundays at Christ Church, Frederica at 5:00 pm.
 
*Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at Christ Church  

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
10:30 am - Men's Study Group
12:00 pm - Healing Service
5:00 pm - Adult Choir  Practice
5:45 pm - EC101
6:30 pm - X Church

Thursday, April 12, 2018
12:30 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
 
Friday, April 13, 2018
10:30 am - Christ Church Comforters
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
 
Saturday, April 14, 2018
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
 
Sunday, April 15, 2018
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church 
9:00 am - Patriots Day Worship at St. Ignatius
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Parish Hall Worship at CCF
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church
10:30 am - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
6:00 pm - EYC Rooted and Relevant Holy Eucharist

Monday, April 16, 2018
11:00 am - Yoga
 
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
2:00 pm - Christ Church Hand Bell Practice
4:30 pm - Choristers
5:00 pm - Trebles
5:30 pm - Frederick Cousins Guild Meeting
5:45 pm - Vestry Meeting
 
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
10:00 am - Backpack Buddies
10:30 am - Men's Study Group
12:00 pm - Healing Service
5:00 pm - Adult Choir  Practice
5:45 pm - EC101
6:30 pm - X Church

Thursday, April 19, 2018
11:30 am - Women's Study Group
 
Friday, April 20, 2018
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group
 
Saturday, April 21, 2018
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
4:00 pm - Diocesan Creation Care Kayaking Trip
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius
 
Sunday, April 22, 2018
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church 
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Parish Hall Worship at CCF
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church
10:30 am - Sunday School for All Ages
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church

Save the Date

 
May 5, 2018
Dr. Matthew Sleeth Lectures

May 5&6, 2018 
Bishop's Visitation

May 20, 2018
Church Picnic at Honey Creek