Thanksgiving Outreach Meal
Wednesday, November 21
Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, November 25
St. Nicholas Celebration
Sunday, December 2
Families, Fellowship & Formation
Thursday, December 6
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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15th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING OUTREACH MEAL
Wednesday, November 21 ~ 4:30-5:30 PM
Donations and volunteers needed!
Again, this year, more than one hundred Christ Church volunteers will come together to provide a warm, traditional Thanksgiving meal to homeless and hungry people in our community the day before Thanksgiving. We enable a night off to local soup kitchen workers. Our Parish Hall transforms into a banquet hall serving 200 guests on real plates with additional servings and leftovers in to-go boxes. Our courtyard fills with skilled volunteers providing a bike repair ministry. If you'd like to participate, visit the volunteer sign-up link and select a task or two:
Volunteer Sign Up .
Please also consider donating new socks, gloves, hotel-style toiletries to include feminine hygiene products, and adult bikes in good working condition. We also need adult bike parts in new or good used condition: chains, tires, reflectors, lights, pedals, tire tubes, and even wheels without tires at least 26" in diameter. For more information, contact Ken or Sandy Pyle at (479) 651-0292 or (479) 414-1712 or
kpyle1968@gmail.com or
sandypyle12@gmail.com. Thank you!
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The Parish Office will be closed
on Thursday, November 22 & Friday, November 23 for Thanksgiving.
***Please note there is no Parish Breakfast on Sunday, November 25***
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ADVENT WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 25 ~ 9:00–10:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Please join us for a multigenerational Advent wreath making workshop…all are welcome! Foam rings, candle holders, candles, greenery, and ribbons will be available, but please feel free to bring items from home to personalize your Advent wreath. There will be no regular Sunday School this day so that families can participate in this special event together. One wreath per family, please. For more information, please contact Jen Leahey at
jen@christ-church.net
.
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THE "ANGELS" ARRIVE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25!
Every year Christ Church participates in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program which provides needy children with clothing and toys for Christmas morning. “Angels” will be available for adoption beginning Sunday, November 25 through Sunday, December 2. Please stop by the tree in the Parish Hall, select a child to help, complete the attached form, and go shopping.
All gifts must be brought in unwrapped on or before Sunday, December 9.
Too busy or prefer not to shop? No problem!
Donations are greatly appreciated via a check made out to Christ Church, clearly marked for the Angel Tree. We also need volunteers to help with the Angel Tree. Please see the sign up for more information at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAEAC2BA4FF2-ange
l
.
Please contact the Rev. Katie Gillett with any questions
(
kathryn@christ-church.net
or 850-432-5115).
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ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 2
9:00-10:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
St. Nicholas’ Day falls during Advent, when families begin thinking about Christmas. But during this busy time of year, we are also focused on how to keep ourselves and our children connected to the central message of God’s love – the birth of Jesus – a message that often gets lost in the wider cultural observance of the Christmas season. St. Nicholas, the 4th century Bishop, forms a bridge between true discipleship of Christ, and the cultural icon that populates the imagination of most Christian children. Celebrating St. Nicholas’ Day helps children connect their faith with everyday life, and to learn how to be more giving and generous to others. Please join us from 9:00-10:15 AM on December 2 in the Parish Hall for breakfast together, tree trimming, ornament making, family activities, and perhaps even a visit from the Old Saint himself. Bring a friend…and wear your pajamas!
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FAMILIES, FELLOWSHIP, AND FORMATION
Thursday, December 6
5:30-7:00 PM ~ Parish Hall
Topic: Advent
Menu: Taco bar, Christmas cookies
($2/person, $10 max per family)
We invite you and your family to join us as we learn about Advent! Each family will be making their own Advent calendar to take home and enjoy as we celebrate this special time of year leading up to Christmas. We encourage you to pause for a moment during your busy week to spend time as a family in fun, fellowship, and Christian formation!
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO REPRESENT CHRIST CHURCH PARISH
DURING THE 48th ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST IN 2019?
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will meet at St. James, Fairhope, AL from February 14-16, 2019. At its regular December meeting the vestry of Christ Church will elect six delegates and two alternatives to represent our parish at this annual convention. To be eligible for election, you must be at least sixteen years of age, a confirmed member in good standing at Christ Church, and make a regular financial contribution to this parish. If you would like to be considered as a candidate, please sign up on the "sign-up sheet" on the information table outside the Parish Office or email Kelly Heindl at
christchurchpns@aol.com
.
Sign-up deadline is Sunday, December 9, 2018.
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WATERFRONT MISSION PANTRY COLLECTION
During the month of December, Christ Church is participating in a Pensacola High School IB service project to support Waterfront Mission. We will be accepting canned foods and other non-perishable food donations to stock the Waterfront Mission pantry. These items will be used daily in fresh-cooked meals for the Waterfront Mission’s homeless outreach program. Please contact the Rev. Katie Gillett with any questions (
kathryn@christ-church.net
or 850-432-5115).
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NEEDLEPOINT GROUP ~ Tuesday, November 27 ~ 10:30 AM
We will meet upstairs in the Christian Education Building.
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AN ADVENT MORNING OF SILENCE:
Christ – the Divine Light of the World
Saturday, December 1 ~ 10:00-11:30 AM
Gulf Breeze First United Methodist Church ~ Chapel
Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola (COPNS) invites you to begin Advent in a quiet place of reflection and abundance. For all who hunger for a time of silence, come. Reserve your space. Join those of us from Christ Church and neighboring congregations for two twenty-minute periods of Centering Prayer, a Prayer Walk, and Lectio Divina, a prayerful reading of scripture. Take this time to fill your heart and lungs deeply with God so that you can breathe Christ into the world. Register online at
centeringprayerpensacola.com
or email Carol Lynn Lewis at
copensacola17@gmail.com
.
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ECW CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Tuesday, December 4 ~ 11:30 AM ~ Parish Hall
ECW presents Dr. Peter Steenblik and The UWF Concert Choir (women’s ensemble) in a program of Christmas music. All invited. Catered luncheon, $12.00. If interested, please contact Jane Buttram at 850-221-9666.
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, December 5 ~ 3:00 PM
Parlor
Ending the EPIC Challenge Book Club year on a high note, we will be discussing beloved author Louise Erdrich’s book
The Round House
. Erdrich manages to mix a rape, family life, odd funny moments and a treatise on the state of Native American justice (or lack thereof) on the reservations, due to archaic and patronizing laws. We will meet Wednesday, December 5, at 3:00 in the Parlor, and we welcome all readers to attend.
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SECOND SATURDAY
Saturday, December 8 ~ 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, December 8 ~ 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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CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS
The beautiful poinsettias and live greenery that adorn our altar, chancel rail and chapel are a special part of the celebration of Christmas at Christ Church. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift. Names of the loved ones you honor or remember will be printed in the Christmas bulletin. Red Flower Dedication forms are available on the table outside the Parish Office and should be returned to Kelly Heindl
no later than Friday, December 14.
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
January 13, 2019 — The Baptism of Our Lord
Please contact Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office,
christchurchpns@aol.com
, to make preparations.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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~ Sunday, November 25 ~
**THERE WILL NOT BE ANY YOUTH PROGRAMS SUNDAY EVENING**
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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 SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 AM
**NEW CLASS BEGINNING DEC. 9th** — Themes of Advent
Join Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie for a series during the weeks of Advent that looks at the Advent season, the themes found in liturgy, practices, and Scripture, and its importance for our Christian life.
This class is held in the Parish Hall.
Lectionary Class — Dick Hooper leads a class that uses “Living the Good News” which looks at the readings used in church that Sunday. It is green or “ordinary” time in the church calendar, but the class will again discover that the parables are as fresh today as they were 2000 years ago. Come and see!
This class is held in the Parlor.
Sunday Adult Education Round Table —
This Sunday we will be finishing our reading and discussion of Amy-Jill Levine’s book
Short Stories by Jesus.
She completes her study with the parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” from Luke 16:19-31. As usual, she offers good commentary as well as new insights for us to consider about the characters, morals and lessons in such a short story. One of her last sentences in the book may be a good summary of our learnings. She writes, “They (Jesus’ parables) challenge, they provoke, they convict, and at the same time they amuse.” Join us for this last discussion. For more information you may text or phone David Starling at (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
.
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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUTH ~ 9:30 ~ 2nd floor Christian Ed Bldg.
Godly Play — PreK & K, Rm. 36; 1st & 2nd Grades, Rm. 37
For our youngest worshippers, we utilize the Godly Play curriculum to help the children explore their faith through wonder and play. Each week, a Bible story is told to the children using the Godly Play method, after which children utilize their "work time" to create something in response to the story.
Feasting on the Word — 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades, Rm. 39
In our "transition class," children begin the bridge to middle school Sunday School through the use of the Feasting on the Word curriculum. Feasting on the Word provides a solid scriptural and theological base, inviting leaders and learners with the opportunity for a deeper understanding of common Bible passages. This program utilizes a mixture of scripture readings, discussion, visual art, and multimedia resources to create an engaging educational setting for our learners.
JR. & SR. HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 ~ in the Undercroft
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
The Last Sunday
after Pentecost
November 25, 2018
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - Julie McGill, Greg Reese, Hannah Smith
10:30 - Abigail Efird, Parker Fell, Robert Harrison, Ryan Harrison, Garrett Hoffman, Claire Jimenez, Laurel Maher, Cole Stevenson, Lucy Adams Stevenson
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - John Hendrix, Hannah Smith
10:30 - Nancy Matthews, Bob Yearty, Ray Jones, Brandi Lane
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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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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
The sympathy of the parish is extended to the family of
Rodney K. Taylor who died on 11 November, 2018;
and to the family of
Margaret R. "Peggy" Hoar who died on 17 November, 2018.
We wish Godspeed to
Janet Mayo who has transferred to Christ Church Parish, Lake Oswego, OR.
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