Second Saturday
Saturday, July 13
Summer of Service:
"A Sister's Embrace"
Letter Writing Activity
Sunday, July 14
Epps Christian Center
Toiletry Collection
Thru Sunday, July 28
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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SUMMER OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for an opportunity to be Christ's heart, hands and feet in the world? The Christ Church Outreach Committee has planned a number of service activities throughout the summer and would love your help! Dates and points of contact for more information are listed below.
“A SISTER'S EMBRACE” CHAPSTICK COLLECTION
~ thru Sunday, July 14 ~
Please donate new, unopened chapstick in the container labeled “A Sister’s Embrace” located on the information table in the Parish Office. Contact: Karoline Barkley (
kbarkley12@gmail.com).
***A Sister’s Embrace is an organization with a mission of creating awareness of the young women and girls who are forever affected by their experience in the human trafficking trade. A Sister’s Embrace fights against modern-day slavery through small acts in the community and encouraging the public to open their eyes and act openly on the issue at hand. Christ Church will support A Sister’s Embrace through the Chapstick ministry. Labels are affixed to Chapstick with the human trafficking hotline number. The Chapsticks are distributed locally at motels, restaurants, public restrooms, and other locations to help spread general awareness, identify trafficking victims, and reach out to victims in need of assistance.
“A SISTER'S EMBRACE” LETTER WRITING ACTIVITY
Sunday, July 14 –
After each service ~ Parish Hall
“A Sister’s Embrace” is a ministry with a mission of creating awareness of the young women and girls forever affected by their experience in human trafficking trade. Come support “A Sister’s Embrace” in the fight against modern-day slavery. We will give thanks for the donated Chapsticks, hear more about “A Sister’s Embrace,” and support survivors by writing short encouraging and inspiring letters. Examples and instructions will be provided. All are invited to be part of this simple and powerful activity. Contact: Karoline Barkley (
kbarkley12@gmail.com).
EPPS CHRISTIAN CENTER TOILETRY COLLECTION
~ thru Sunday, July 28 ~
Please donate unopened travel sizes of toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, hand sanitizer, OFF insect repellent, and tissues for the Epps Christian Center Toiletry Kit Packing event. Your donations can be placed in the bin labeled “Toiletry Items” in the hallway next to the box for Manna Food Pantry. Contact: Pam Tanner (
pamstanner@aol.com)
and Sarah Ballew (
msarahballew@att.net).
EPPS CHRISTIAN CENTER TOILETRY PACKING EVENT
Sunday, July 28 ~
After 10:30 AM service ~ Parish Hall
Help pack toiletry kits for those in need. Come join the assembly line! These bags will be distributed to those in need in our community on August 1 at the Epps Christian Center.
Contact: Pam Tanner (
pamstanner@aol.com)
and Sarah Ballew (
msarahballew@att.net).
VOLUNTEER AT EPPS CHRISTIAN CENTER
Thursday, August 1 ~
8 AM-12 PM
Epps Christian Center (2300 N. Pace Blvd.)
Participate in an on-site project to help the people of our community in need of food. Volunteers of all ages are welcome; parental supervision at the distribution event is required for youth under 14. See sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall after both services beginning July 14.
Contact: Pam Tanner (
pamstanner@aol.com
) and Sarah Ballew (
msarahballew@att.net
).
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DOSHER SEND-OFF SUNDAY ~ Sunday, July 21
Christ Church Parish is proudly sending Amanda and Craig Dosher to Virginia Theological Seminary to begin studies on the road to ordination to the priesthood (God willing and based on continued discernment). There will be a reception following the 10:30 service on Sunday, July 21, and during the service we will be praying for them as they begin this new journey.
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The Parish Office will be closed from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
on Tuesday, July 23 for a staff planning day off campus.
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AUGUST
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING:
"The Gospel in Movies"
Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM
During the four Sundays in August, Father Michael and Rev. Katie will be leading a Bible study during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15) called "The Gospel in Movies". We will use clips from famous movies to spark discussion on how we can see the Gospel story in pop culture.
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, July 10 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
**Please note we meet the second Wednesday this month**
Set in a bustling Amsterdam in the 1680's,
The Miniaturist, by Jessie Burton, is an engaging rapid-read that takes us right into the culture, values, environment, and rapacity of the merchant class as international trade became common and exotic goods were in high demand. A new bride finds herself enmeshed in a strange marriage, and a family with dangerous secrets. This read is as entertaining and gripping as it is educational. As several members were traveling on the 3rd, we will meet this month on the second Wednesday, July 10, at 3:00 in the Parlor.
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SECOND SATURDAY
Saturday, July 13 ~ 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, July 13 ~ 9:30 AM
Parlor
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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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, July 18 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Saturday, July 20
8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall
Speaker: Robert Stephens ~ Headmaster of EDS
"My Freshman Year at Episcopal Day"
All invited! Please sign up for breakfast reservations
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NEEDLEPOINT GROUP ~ Tuesday, July 23 ~ 10:30 AM
We will meet upstairs in the Christian Education Building.
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EPISCOPAL NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
with the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
Friday, July 26 ~ 6:30 PM ~ Blue Wahoos Stadium
Come on out to enjoy an evening of Episcopal fun and baseball with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos as they take on the Mobile BayBears. To make it extra fun, wear your church logo apparel! Each ticket includes seating on the Winn Dixie Party Deck; all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, and sodas from 5:35 PM to 7:05 PM; and a souvenir ball cap. Gates open at 5:35 PM. Check-in at the Group Entrance on the left; see staff at check-in table to receive your wristband. Game time is 6:35 PM., but get there early so you don't miss the first pitch prior to gamete. Ticket price is $32.
Only available through the diocesan office; buy your tickets
here
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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BLUE ANGELS WATCH PARTY
Thursday July 11 ~ 1:00-3:30 PM ~ at the Jerrems' home
**Rising 4th – 8th grades only!**
Please bring chips, dessert or drinks!
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HOMELESS MINISTRY UNDER THE BRIDGE
Thursday July 18 ~ 2-5:30 PM
Homeless ministry under the bridge with Dawn & Carol Cooper ~ All age students welcome!
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION
Each year we ask every family to complete an annual EYC Registration form, which covers all of our day trips and on campus EYC events for the year. Please
click here
to get started.
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM
Summer Adult Education Class —
Humans sometimes find themselves in conversations about politics or religion with those of different opinions. Such conversations can change in tone and the participants begin to make personal attacks. This is what Harold Kushner writes about in chapter 5,
“The Argument Gets Personal”,
of
The Book of Job: When Bad Things Happened to a Good Person
.
Join in the conversation this Sunday: the differences of opinion between Job and his friends about the nature of God and God’s relationship with the bad things that happen to all of us. For more information you may contact David Starling by text or phone at (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
.
This class meets in the Parlor. Led by Dick Hooper and David Starling.
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.
NURSERY ~ 7:45 AM - 12:00 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
V Pentecost
July 14, 2019
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - Jean Karadin, Greg Reese, Hannah Smith
10:30 - Reese Brewer, Ty Caraway-Appleby, Aidan Efird,
Samuel Efird, Allison Jefferis, Darren Jefferis, Sophie Spangrud, Anna Kathryn Speck, Ellie Speck
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - John Hendrix, Hannah Smith
10:30 - Nancy Matthews, Bob Yearty, Ray Jones, Brandi Lane
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REMEMBER MANNA THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!
Even though it is summer and many of us are in vacation mode, there are still less fortunate people who are hungry and homeless. Please remember to put Manna on your grocery list every week. There are lots of children home from school this summer who need to eat, so do your part to help them out!
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BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
FOR THE PARISH FAMILY
We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Sunday bulletin. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Parish Office foyer. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.
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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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IMPORTANT PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
Have an emergency and need a priest?
Call the Parish Office, 850-432-5115.
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HEARING LOOP
Christ Church has a hearing loop system f
or hearing-impaired individuals who wear hearing aids with activated telecoils (or T-coils)
. Users should turn their hearing aid to the setting marked "T". This will allow your hearing aid to act like a speaker directly connected to the church’s sound system. After the service has ended, you should turn off the "T" setting. Background: A telecoil (or T-coil) is a small coil of wire inside a hearing aid that is designed to pick up a magnetic signal. When using the telecoil setting on your hearing aid it turns off the microphone so that it will only pick up the electromagnetic signal and convert it to sound. This allows you to hear only the magnetic signal from the hearing loop system. Ask your audiologist or hearing health care provider about telecoils and if it is right for you.
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TRANSITIONS
We welcome
Lizz, Savanna & Lily Pearson who visited with us on 7 July, 2019.
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