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March 27 , 2019

IN THIS ISSUE
Burroughs Molette has put out a call for volunteers to assist with their field day this Friday. Shifts are 9 to 11 am and 12 to 2 pm. Field day is being held at Lanier Field. If you can help, please contact Father Tom.  tom@ccfssi.org 

Rector's Ramblings


We've been raising a butterfly for the last few weeks. Brenda Hartsell shared photos of a monarch from her garden that she took care of and offered us a caterpillar, when she discovered another one (I asked if she might!). It was fun to watch it do its thing. I hadn't watched a butterfly like that since I was in elementary school for a class project. We kept it in butterfly weed, and it never wandered off. It made its chrysalis and went dormant for a while. Fascinatingly, there were spots on the green chrysalis that turned from yellow to shiny gold. Earlier this week, it emerged, transformed into a butterfly.
 
This reflection isn't going to be the standard reflection on transformations, however. Because the butterfly struggled to hold onto the branches and sticks where it hatched, and while its wings were still wet it fell. Donna eventually saw it, stuck by its wet wings, and helped it grasp a branch and get back up onto vegetation. As it continued to dry out and stretch its wings, it became apparent that its wings were now bent, and they haven't straightened out. It has tried to fly several times, and it always lands on the floor.  

Worship


Special Music This Sunday


This Sunday, March 31, is often referred to as Mid-Lent.  
Libera Me from Gabriel Faure's  Requiem  will be offered as the anthem with Judy Niblock conducting and David Lowe as bass soloist. Linda Minke*, on cello, and Music Director, Kathleen Turner, will accompany. 
 
There will also be two cello and piano offerings, the first, 
Ballad in d minor by Edward Solomon, will be the Prelude. Edward was an English composer, as well as a conductor, orchestrator and pianist. He died at age 39, by which time he had written dozens of works produced for the stage, including several for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.
 
The second selection,  Sicilenne,  by Maria von Paradis, will be played at Communion. Maria (May 15, 1759 - February 1, 1824), was an Austrian musician and composer who lost her sight at an early age, and for whom W. A. Mozart may have written his  Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-flat major .  
 
* Read more about Linda Minke here.

Holy Week and Easter Worship Schedule


Makes plans to join us for worship during Holy Week and Easter this year. A complete list of services may be found here.
 
Important Altar Guild Meeting


The Altar Guild will be meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 10:00 am, in the Parish Hall. This is our important planning session for Holy Week and Easter and it is crucial that all members of the Altar Guild be present. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Zell at nzell@bellsouth.net.
Honor Your Loved Ones with Easter Lilies
Orders for Easter lilies are being taken now. Please send the name(s) and a check for $30 for each memorial to Ethel Horton, 402 Palm Court, SSI, 31522. Checks should be made payable to "Christ Church Flower Guild." Please make your order by Monday, April 15. Contact Ethel Horton at ethhorton@comcast.net for more information. 


Formation 


Adult Sunday Morning Class
During the season of Lent, the Sunday Morning Adult Class, led by Rev. Dr. Robert W. (Bob) Brown will take a six week break from their current study to participate in a Lenten study based on the book by Max O. Vincent entitled 
Because of This I Rejoice:  Reading Philippians during Lent. The study will run on Sundays from March 10 to April 14.  The Adult Class meets in the room next to the choir room in the Parish Hall and everyone is welcome. For more information, please contact Bob at  rwb385@gmail.com  

Wednesday Lenten Study 
Fr. Tom is leading a study of Samuel Wells' Hanging by a Thread on Wednesdays during Lent. This series of theological reflections from an internationally known scholar and Anglican cleric focuses on the challenges of our understanding of Christ's crucifixion that arise today. The book study begins at 1:00 pm and there will be lunch at 12:30 pm for those who can attend. All are encouraged to join the Healing Service that precedes the book study, at noon in the historical church. Contact: Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org

Men's Study Group
The Men's Discussion Group is currently reading Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Author Barbara Brown Taylor recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places, while teaching the world's religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations. For more information, please contact Te Turner at royteturner@gmail.com .

Thursday Lenten Spiritual Practices
Want to grow spiritually but don't want another practice or discipline you'll feel guilty about not doing? Join Mother Ashton and Mother Becky to explore spirituality as a way of being engaged in our relationship to God through other people, the world around us and ourselves. We'll look at spirituality as our ongoing, evolving relationship to God and how we can live daily in an awake, holistic, and faithful way. The group meets on Thursdays at 1:00 pm from March 14 - April 11. The text is  Strength for the Journey: A Guide to Spiritual Practice  by Renee Miller and is available from Amazon in Kindle edition for $14. Hard copies will be available in the church office for $16. Please call the church office to sign-up as the first session will kick-off with a special treat! For more information, contact Mtr. Becky at becky@ccfssi.org

 Children and Youth

 
Safeguarding Training
Thank you to all who attended the February and March sessions of Safeguarding God's Children. Training is still available for those who were unable to attend either of these classes. Please contact Mtr. Katie to make arrangements. In addition to class training, online training may be found at here. Please c ontact Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org for more information.

Stations of the Cross in the Parish House
The Stations of the Cross have been installed by our youth in the Christ Church Parish House for the season of Lent. They can be found in the education wing, beginning near the kitchen door. Booklets explaining the stations are available at the first station. This self-guided meditation will be available during regular business hours from now through Holy Week.

EYC Lenten Study

Our Lenten/Star Wars study is meeting each Sunday, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the youth room. We are observing Holy Lent by pairing our Holy Scriptures with scenes from Star Wars and the struggle with the Force and not being tempted by the Dark Side. Join us for popcorn, cookies and refreshments, as we watch a part of a Star Wars movie and have discussion and other activities.  Contact Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org for more information.

First Communion
The second class for children who would like to receive their 1st Communion will take place on Sunday, March 31, at 10:20 am, in the church. We will be talking about the Eucharist and exploring different ways it is celebrated during this session.  Mother Katie is available if you desire further exploration for your child in preparation for consuming their first communion. Please contact her at  katie@ccfssi.org .  

Acolyte Training
Acolyte Training  will take place on Sunday, April 7, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in the church. Children and youth in grades 3 - 12 are invited to attend. Acolytes are an important part of our worship services at Christ Church, serving regularly as crucifers, torch bearers, and priest walkers, and sometimes as thurifers and banner-bearers, as well. Come learn about each type of server and the duties they perform and join the acolyte team. After training, we'll enjoy an ice cream sundae party. Contact: Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org.

Eggs Needed for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Christ Church Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the front lawn of Christ Church after the 9:15 am Easter Sunday services (April 21). We are asking all who are willing and able to please donate 50 or more FILLED plastic eggs. Please fill eggs with: jelly beans, stickers, temporary tattoos, bubble gum, jaw breakers, mints and tootsie rolls, etc. Donations of filled plastic eggs may be left in the Parish Hall office. If you have any questions, please contact Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org.
 
Vacation Bible School 2019
Parents! Summer will be here  before  you know it, so mark you calendars for Vacation Bible School, which will take place the week of June 10 -14. More information will be available in weeks to come, but now is the time to save the date!
 
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 !

 

Outreach


Backpack Buddies

The Backpack Buddies will be packing twice in April, on Wednesday, April 10 and Wednesday, April 24, both at 10:00 am. All are invited to help assemble food bags for children in our community. Contact: Susan Shipman at susanshipman@att.net.

Calling All Cooks!
Christ Church will be supplying Kugel for this year's Community Passover Seder meal on April 11. Fr. Tom is looking for cooks to help make Kugel for the event - 200 servings worth! Rabbi Rachael has supplied a recipe, and it is not a difficult process, but it is a lot of work and a lot of baking, nonetheless. Join Fr. Tom on the afternoon of April 11 to make the Kugels in the Christ Church kitchen. If you'd like to help, please email him at  tom@ccfssi.org .
 
Spring Cleaning Christ Church - April 13
Spring is here and now it's time to spruce up Christ Church! Join us on Saturday, April 13, at 9:00 am, and help us paint the exterior of the church and clean the interior. No special skills are required -- though we'd love to have some folks who don't mind climbing, to help paint the upper parts of the church exterior. Just come with a willing spirit, your paintbrushes, tarps, buckets, ladders, rags for cleaning and step-stools! For more information, please contact Alice Barlow at alicebarlow@mac.com.
 

ECW


ECW Scholarship - Applications Available Now
The Christ Church ECW announces that applications are now open for the brand new ECW Scholarship for young  women . This scholarship is available to graduating seniors or those who have graduated from high school and want to further their education. The applicant must be from Glynn or McIntosh County and be an active Episcopalian. The application deadline is April 21, 2019.  For more information, click here
 
Fellowship

 
OMG Meeting
Our O(utrageously) M(ature) G(roup) will be meeting next on Friday, April 5, at 11:30 am, in the Parish Hall. ALL are welcome to come for lunch, games and good times! If you'd like to order lunch for $10 from Honeybaked Ham, please call the office at 912-638-8683 or contact Mtr. Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org
 
Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King will meet next on Tuesday, April 9, at 5:30 pm, in the Parish Hall. We will gather for social time at 5:30 and will move onto business at 5:45 pm. For more information, please contact Mtr. Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org.
 
Community Seder
Please join us on Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 pm, for the Golden Isles Annual  Community Passover Seder . The Seder will take place at St. Francis Catholic Church Parish Hall 1120 Newcastle St., in Brunswick.

Suggested Donation: $10 per person/$25 per family

RSVP Phone: 912-261-8512 ext. 444 
(RSVP soon - this event fills up quickly!)

Mom's Night Out
Hey moms! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 12 and make plans to join us for dinner at 6:30 pm, at the Porch, 549 Ocean Blvd., in St. Simons Village. We'll relax, visit and enjoy some tasty chicken and sides together! Please contact Mtr. Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org, by Wednesday, April 10 and let her know if you'll be there.
 
Stay Informed

 
Christ Church Gift Shop - Now Open!


Our new Christ Church Gift Shop, (inside the Parish House, across from the reception area), is now open on Sundays, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Come browse the assortment of unique items available, including hand-made prayer beads and our new history book, which is available to parishioners through the month of March, for only $10. We'll also be adding new and seasonal items each week, so come by and check out the inventory. If you would like to make a purchase, cash, checks and credit cards are acceptable.
 
Our goal is to eventually have the shop open on a regular basis on weekdays, as well as Sundays, so we're looking for volunteers to serve as shopkeepers. Training will be provided. If you're interested in helping with the shop, please contact Ellen Kuehm at 912-996-3392 or at 

Memorial Gifts
From time to time we are asked if there are things the Church can use that might be given as a memorial for a loved one or in thanksgiving for a blessing. Below is a list of opportunities for giving memorials and who you might contact about them. This is a sort of wish list; things that would be nice to have, but aren't in the budget. If you would like to make a memorial gift, please speak with the listed contact so that they know to expect the gift and can instruct you how the gift can be made. Partial gifts towards an item are possible as well.  

Current Memorial Opportunities:

Christ Church Outdoor Nativity: GIFTED - THANK YOU! We have obtained a high-quality outdoor creche scene suitable for the front lawn of Christ Church, a post-Christmas opportunity that dramatically reduced the cost for such a set. The intent is to create a simple backdrop for the figures and light them at night. Some figures stand nearly six feet tall. Contact: Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org

Timpani Drum Set: $4000 We would like a pair of timpani drums to bolster our music program and be available for regular use in our music program. Contact: Kathleen Turner at kathleen@ccfssi.org

Outdoor Stations of the Cross: GIFTED - THANK YOU!
St. Ignatius currently has a partial set of stations in the garden for outdoor use. We would like to replace the weathered stations and expand the arrangement to include all fourteen stations. The cost includes all fourteen stations and lumber to mount the stations not already installed in the garden. Contact: Fr. Tom at tom@ccfssi.org

Acolyte Robes: $1750 We are updating our acolyte ministry and their wardrobe. Each robe costs approximately $75 each. We need various sizes/lengths.  Contact: Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org

Sanctuary Chairs:  3 CHAIRS GIFTED - THANK YOU! We would like to add additional folding chairs in Christ Church in the choir area to replace the metal chairs.  Chairs are $200 each and are the same style used at the altar, dark wood with red pads. We hope to get 8, total. Contact: Kathleen Turner at kathleen@ccfssi.org

Choir Robes: GIFTED - THANK YOU! There is a regular need to replace worn out choir robes for our adult choirs. Robes are $100 each. Contact: Kathleen Turner at kathleen@ccfssi.org

Listening Sessions
Listening Sessions are currently being conducted across the state, as part of the 11th Bishop of Georgia Search. Click here to see the complete list of Listening Sessions. The final Listening Session will be on Sunday, March 31, at 3:00 pm, in Savannah, at St. Paul's.

The Search Committee has designed a survey for the XI Bishop Search that includes the questions that are also asked at the Diocesan Listening Sessions.  Whether or not you attend a Listening Session, please take the time to complete this brief survey. Go  here  to get started. 

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 pay portal. 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.


Pastoral Care and Prayer List


Pastoral Care 

Your pastoral care team is here for you! If you have a pastoral concern, a blessing you'd like to share, want to arrange a hospital or home visit, and/or receive Holy Communion, please contact Mother Ashton Williston at 912-638-8683 or ashton@ccfssi.org.

Prayer List

To amend our prayer list or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Ashton Williston at ashton@ccfssi.org  or call the church office at 912-638-8683.

Carl Alexander
Kris Barkley
John Barnes
Kathy Bee
Kelly Benhase
Gene Broadwell
June Brown
Beverly Burns
Josh Calhoun
Barbara Canady
Greg Canady
Andy Cheshire
Dena Davis
Jackie Davis
Mary Lou Detwiler
Terry Doster
Page Faulk
Tom Finn
Patricia Friedel
Matthew Ganserite
Walter Graham
Angie Hansen
Burgess Hartsell
Carol Hoffine
Lise Hofmann
Lois Irvin
Jim Langston
Bill Littleton
Dot Marler
Tom Martin
Rachael Moore
Sandy Nyenhuis


Richard Quinelly
Terry Hall Robbins
Rob Rushin
Frankie Scatterfield
Sam Spak
Clyde Smith
Willou Smith
David Somerville
James St. Clair
Grayson Strickland
Edith Tayloe
Sarah Taylor
Mary Triplett-Key
John Waite
Brennon Waller
Janice Walker
Carah Wheeler
Summer Wheeler
Jennifer Willingham
Clint Winne
Martin Worthy
Putsie Worthy
Mell Wray
Hollis Youngner
Beth
Betty
Bob
Chip
Emily
Lara
Shannon
Virginia    
Whitney




This  Week


Serving This Weekend
Susan Shipman - Chalice Bearer

Sunday, March 31, 2019 8:00 AM (CCF)
David Boland - Chalice Bearer
David Boland - Lector 
David Ketcham - Usher
Weezie Campbell - Altar Guild
Dorriann Branch - Altar Guild

9:15 AM (Christ Church)
Calleigh Purdy - Acolyte TB
Donna Purdy - Chalice Bearer
Sally Essig - Lector - First Lesson
Angie Burns - Lector - Second Lesson
Brooke Sumerford - Greeter
Rees Sumerford - Greeter
Jeannie Wade - Usher
Ralph Wade - Usher
Nancy Hamilton - Kidurgy Shepherd
Sandy Rice - Altar Guild
Sandy Storino - Altar Guild

9:15 AM (Parish Hall)  
Levi Parks - Acolyte C
Mary Helen Moses - Chalice Bearer
Mary Helen Moses - Lector - First Lesson 
Mary Helen Moses - Lector - Second Lesson 
Oscar Covington - Usher
Bascom Murrah - Usher
Tony Kreimborg - Kidurgy Shepherd
Sarah Kreimborg - Kidurgy Shepherd
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild

11:15 AM (Christ Church, Frederica)
Te Turner - Chalice Bearer 
Jane Watson - Lector - First Lesson
Lynne Fox - Lector - Second Lesson
Richard Fox - Usher
Nancy Zell - Altar Guild

Weds., April 3, 2019 Healing Service 12:00 PM
Jeannie Wade - Altar Guild

Calendar

 
Thursday, March 28, 2019
1:00 pm - Lenten Spiritual Practices

Friday, March 29, 2019
12:00 pm - Icon Writing Group

Saturday, March 30, 2019
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius

Sunday, March 31, 2019
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church 
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Worship in Parish Hall (CCF)
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church
10:20 am - Sunday School for All Ages
10:20 am - Confirmation Class in Church
10:30 am - Coffee Hour
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
6:30 pm - EYC Star Wars/Lenten Study

Monday, April 1 , 2019
9:30 am - Manna House
11:00 am - Yoga

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
2:00 pm - Hand Bell Practice
4:00 pm - Live Poets Society
4:30 pm - Choristers 
5:30 pm - Trebles

Wednesday, April 3, 2019
10:30 am - Men's Study Group
12:00 pm - Healing Service
1:00 pm - Lenten Study
5:00 pm - Adult Choir
6:30 pm - X Church

Thursday, April 4, 2019
10:00 am - Altar Guild Meeting
1:00 pm - Lenten Spiritual Practices

Friday, April 5, 2019
11:30 am - OMG Meeting

Saturday, April 6, 2019
St. Athanasius Food Pantry
10:00 am - Icon Writing Group
5:30 pm - Worship at St. Ignatius

Sunday, April 7, 2019
St. Athanasius Food Pantry
8:00 am - Worship at Christ Church 
9:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
9:15 am - Worship in Parish Hall (CCF)
9:15 am - Kidurgy at Christ Church
10:20 am - Sunday School for All Ages
10:30 am - Coffee Hour
11:15 am - Worship at Christ Church
6:30 pm - EYC Star Wars/Lenten Study

Save the Date

 
April 14, 2019
Palm Sunday

April 21, 2019
Easter Sunday

May 19, 2019
Parish Picnic

June 10-14, 2019
VBS 2019