Summer of Service Outreach
Thursday, June 28
Beach Eucharist
Sunday, July 8
Second Saturday
Saturday, July 14
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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WELCOME TO THE REV. KATIE GILLETT!
Please join us in welcoming the Rev. Katie Gillett as our new Associate for Outreach and Spirituality. Katie recently received her Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University. She has interned in parishes and organizations in her native city of Orlando, Nashville (TN), Durham (NC), and Cary (NC).
Katie enjoys playing the violin, traveling, and spending time with her two cats. She is passionate about working with her neighbors within and outside of the walls of the church, sharing the story of God's salvation and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and participating in God's transformative mission in the world. She is honored to serve at Christ Church. Her first Sunday at Christ Church will be July 15th.
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SUMMER OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Christ Church "Summer of Service" activities are underway! The projects listed below, sponsored by the Outreach Committee, provide opportunities for you and your family to volunteer your time in a variety of settings. Volunteer sign-up sheets will be available in the Parish Hall.
• Thursday, June 28 — Lunch for the Kids at Camp Happy Sands
Carpool leaves Christ Church at 10:30 AM
Join us in setting up & serving a picnic lunch for 50 children.
The children will share stories about their camp experiences while we all have lunch.
• Sunday, July 29 — Packaging Bags of Snack Mix
Following the 10:30 service in the Parish Hall
Volunteer to help package 375 bags of snack mix which will be distributed to people in need
on August 2 at the Epps Christian Center on Pace Blvd.
• Thursday, August 2 — Epps Christian Center Food Packing Distribution
8:00-10:00 AM (unload truck); 10:00 AM-Noon (bag & distribute food)
Participate in on-site outreach to help the people of our community who are in need of food.
20 volunteers needed for each shift; parental supervision required for youth under 14.
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The Parish Office will be closed on
Wednesday, July 4 & Thursday, July 5
in observance of Independence Day.
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BEACH EUCHARIST
Sunday, July 8 ~ 5:00 PM ~ Pensacola Beach
Join the Christ Church family for a Beach Eucharist on Sunday, July 8, 5:00 PM, at the pavilion and beach area to the right of the Fort Pickens entrance.
Eucharist will begin at 5 PM followed by a cookout of hamburgers and hot dogs.
Arrive by car or boat to enjoy great fellowship and a unique worship experience!
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
SPONSORING PIZZA PARTY FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
Saturday, June 30 ~ 12:30-5:45 PM
On Saturday, June 30, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is throwing a pizza party for the children residing at the Children in Crisis foster home (CIC Children's Neighborhood) in Fort Walton Beach. Highlighting the indoor activities will be a special appearance by "Jack Sparrow" from
Pirates of the Caribbean.
Since 2008, Children in Crisis has provided a safe and nurturing home to more than 825 children from Circuit 1 who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Keeping brothers and sisters together is given special priority at the CIC Children's Neighborhood. About 40% of the children are from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
The Brotherhood carpool will leave Christ Church parking lot at 12:30 PM. Parishioners are welcome to join the fun! Prior to the party, CIC staff will provide our group with a neighborhood tour. If you would like to participate in this joyous, inspiring afternoon contact Donald McShan, 712-5829 or Dick Hooper, 572-2338. The itinerary for June 30 is as follows:
- 12:30 PM — Leave Christ Church parking lot
- 2:00 PM — Arrive CIC Children's Neighborhood
- 2:35 PM — Brief tour of facility
- 3:00 PM — Children arrive with house parents for indoor activities & visit from "Jack Sparrow"
- 3:30 PM — Brief devotional and food blessing
- 3:35 PM — Serve food (buffet style) and visit with children
- 4:15 PM — Party clean-up
- 4:30 PM — Head for home
- 5:45 PM — Arrive Christ Church parking lot
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COFFEE ON THE CORNER
Sundays ~ July 8, July 22 ~ 9:00 AM
Are you a college student or recent graduate? Join us on Sundays at 9 AM at Polonza Bistro for coffee and conversation with Father Michael. You're welcome to order breakfast too! We will be finished in time to serve or attend the 10:30 AM service. Contact James at 972-8383 (text or call) with questions.
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THE BRIDGE GROUP
will meet on Monday, July 9, at 12:30 PM in the Parlor. For questions, contact Elspeth Lloyd at 432-0195.
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, July 11 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
The July selection is a real treat!
Leonardo da Vinci
, by Walter Isaacson is, literally, a heavy book, printed on lovely glossy paper, which adds weight, but also does justice to the many marvelous illustrations included from Leonardo’s notebooks and his paintings. While full of information, the book is written in a conversational style, and is not difficult to read. The EPIC Challenge Book Club will meet to discuss on the SECOND Wednesday in July, so as not to compete with the 4th of July. See you on July 11th, 3:00 PM, in the Parlor. This is going to be fun!
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SECOND SATURDAY
Saturday, July 14 ~ 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 14 ~ 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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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
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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GODLY PLAY TRAINING
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29
Interested in serving the children of Christ Church as a Sunday School leader? Registration is now open for summer Godly Play Training! There is NO COST for Christ Church members to attend this training (a $355 value)! For more information, or to register, visit:
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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WORSHIP ON THE WATER
Wednesdays, July 11 & 18 ~ 5-7 PM
All 6-12th graders are invited to the home of Mia and Warren Jerrems (
1407 Soundview Trail, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
) for this collaborative event with Pensacola area Episcopal youth groups. We will share a meal at 5 PM followed by paddle boarding, worship, games and living into community through fellowship! This is a great time to bring a friend! We will gather on July 11 and July 18th.
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 AM
Sunday Adult Education Round Table
We continue our survey of world religion with a look at Hinduism. Stephen Prothero is offering a lot of information as well as a good deal to challenge our thoughts. We are reading his book
God Is Not One
and the chapter on Hinduism covers pages 131-168. It is not necessary for you to read the book to participate. Our objective is to understand the worldview of other religions in the hope that we become more compassionate Christians. If you want more information contact David Starling by phone or text at (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
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This class meets upstairs in Rm. 32 of the Christian Education Building.
Led by 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 - 12:15 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
VI Pentecost
July 1, 2018
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - J. O. Zachow, Derek Nelson, John Phillips III
10:30 - Reid Sellars, Emma Morrow, Paige Sellars,
Joshua Bradshaw, David Kane, Grace Bradshaw, Erin Kane,
Emma Klahorst, Reid Klahorst, Davis Henry, Tripp Clarke
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - Brooks Hodnette, Carol Lewis
10:30 - Derek Nelson, John Matthews, Brent Sawyer, Greg Vannoy
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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
We welcome to Christ Church
Melissa Painter Lincoln
who has transferred to us from Holy Cross, Pensacola, FL;
and
Jennifer Smith Spencer
who has transferred to us from Church of the Resurrection, Rainbow City, AL.
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