"A Sister's Embrace"
Chapstick Collection
June 30-July 14
Second Saturday
Saturday, July 13
Epps Christian Center
Toiletry Collection
July 7-28
Summer of Service:
"A Sister's Embrace"
Letter Writing Activity
Sunday, July 14
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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The Parish Office will be closed
Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5
in observance of Independence Day.
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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
Sunday, June 30 – 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.
EPPS CHRISTIAN CENTER TOILETRY COLLECTION
Sunday July 7 – 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).
“A SISTER'S EMBRACE” LETTER WRITING ACTIVITY
Sunday, July 14 –
After each service (9:15-10 AM and 12:15-1:00 PM)
“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).
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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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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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THE BRIDGE GROUP
will meet on Monday, July 8, at 12:30 PM in the Parlor. For questions, please contact Elspeth Lloyd at 432-0195.
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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 will be 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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EPISCOPAL NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
with the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast
Friday, July 26 ~ 6:30 PM ~ Blue Wahoos Stadium
***Early bird ticket price $25 until July 5***
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.
Early bird rate is $25 per ticket until July 5. After July 5, 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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HELP THE HOMELESS DOWNTOWN
Wednesday, July 3 ~ 9 AM-1 PM
Drop off at the church at 9 AM – Pick up at 1 PM at Bubba’s Sweet Spot
All students are welcome to join us as we get to know the homeless within our city. The goal is not to pass out as many homeless bags as possible, but to build relationships and have conversations with them. Meet at the church at 9 AM; bring money for lunch and ice cream. We will walk around downtown for a while, then grab lunch and finish at Bubba’s Sweet Spot at 1PM. ***NEED ADULT CHAPERONE VOLUNTEERS***
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SR. EYC WORSHIP ON THE WATER
(Rising 9th graders & college students)
Tuesday, July 9 ~ 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM ~ at the Jerrems' home
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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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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 —
We are reading
The Book of Job: When Bad Things Happened to a Good Person
by Harold S. Kushner. This week’s discussion centers on chapter five, “The Argument Continues,” which highlights the differences between Job and his friends about the character of God and God’s responsibility for evil in the world. Anyone is invited to participate in this conversation as we try to increase our knowledge of God and God’s activity. For information you may contact David Starling by text or phone at (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
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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
IV Pentecost
July 7, 2019
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - J.O. Zachow, Derek Nelson, John Phillips III
10:30 - Jack Allebach, Merrill Dickerson, Mallory Dickerson,
Emma Klahorst, Reid Klahorst, Ella Major, Emma Morrow,
Cortney Sherman, Davis Sherman
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - Greg Reese, John Kendall
10:30 - Steve Fluegge, Eric Stevenson, John Hunt, Grace Sims
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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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