Have you signed up to sponsor a child for the Angel Tree Program?

Angel Tree Project

Again this year, we are blessed to have the opportunity to help provide gifts and clothing for children the Salvation Army had identified as being in need. There are more who need help this year than ever. Please help Christ Church meet its commitment of providing gifts for 60 children.

There are two ways you can sign up to provide for one or more children:

1. There are tags on the Christmas tree in the Narthex at church. The instructions are there- take a tag and write your name on the sheet next to the number of the child you have chosen. Be sure to take an instruction sheet.

2. Call Suzanne Boyer (254-493-2377) or email her at suzboyer@sbcglobal.net and she will help you get signed up with a child and their wish lists. We will work with you on getting the gifts turned in.

Don't wait- Gifts must be turned into the church by Tuesday, December 8.

Christmas Cookies for December's Feed My Sheep Sack Lunches

For a special Christmas treat, Christ Church would like to include two Christmas Cookies in each of our sack lunches, in addition to the normal fare: two ham & cheese sandwiches, a cup of applesauce with spoon, granola bar, chips, a Prayer for a Meal Blessing, and two napkins.

So, Christ Church's FMS Sack Lunches is asking for 240 cookies Christmas Cookies (ie, Christmas cut outs or other style; may be adorned with frosting and Christmas sprinkles (red, green, blue, white, etc), or just a simple Sugar Cookie or other cookie of your choice. However, NO CHOCOLATE!

Put two cookies in one sandwich-size ziplock style baggie for delivery.

Bring the bagged cookies to the church on Sunday, December 13 (during 10:30 service) or bring to the church office on Monday, December 14 between 9-11 AM.

Help decorate Christ Church for the season!

Saturday, November 28 // 9 AM

Love to decorate for the season? You have two opportunities to get the church ready for Advent. The Greening of the Church and decorating the Chrismon Tree will take place on Saturday, November 28, at 9 AM. Dress comfortably, wear a mask, and please observe social distancing.

We are still looking for children to participate in this year's pageant! The service will be pre-recorded and streamed online on Christmas Any and all children are welcome to participate. If your child, or someone you know, would like to participate, contact Amy Hardin, aehardin@aol.com, 254-760-3445. She will set up a time for the child to come to church, choose a part, and be videoed.

Children need to wear masks and observe social distancing.

It's poinsettia ordering time! This year we are changing it up a little. We are purchasing poinsettias from Down Home Ranch, an organization that empowers the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities. You can honor your love ones and support a great organization with your purchase.

Pay for poinsettias by check or online, $35 each.

Online: http://bit.ly/2TbZoIV

Check: mail to 300 N. Main, Temple TX 76501

Thanksgiving Service // Thursday, November 26

We will have a simplified Eucharist service with St. Francis on Thanksgiving Day at 11 AM. The service will be held in St. Francis' Outdoor Chapel, 5001 Hickory Road, Temple.

From the Vestry

October Vestry Reports

Use the links below to download the reports.

Dates to remember

Christmas Movie Night in the Parking Lot

Friday, December 11 // 6:30 PM

Join us for a fun outdoor event watching Charlie Brown Christmas and the cartoon version of The Grinch who Stole Christmas while enjoying some warm snacks.

In-Person Outdoor Christmas Eve Service

Thursday, December 24 // 4 PM

We will gather in-person for worship for a (simplified) Eucharist service outdoors in the parking lot. Everyone must wear a mask and follow socially-distanced guidelines.

Christmas Eve Sing Along accompanied by the Christmas Pageant

Thursday, December 24 // 6 PM

Watch at facebook.com/christchurchtx

Join us to see and hear the blessed Christmas story!

Online Christmas Eve Service

Thursday, December 24 // 7 PM

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Join us to celebrate the birth of our Savior with a traditional service. You are invited to tune in 15 minutes prior to the service at 6:45 PM for the Christmas prelude music.

Have you turned in your 2021 pledge card?

Please consider setting up a recurring donation through your bank. This reduces our fees and 100% of your donation supports the ministry of the church.

You can download a pledge card or set up your monthly pledge online using the pledge card.

Mail: Our address is 300 N. Main, Temple Texas, 76501.

Drop your pledge card in the mail slot: Our address is 300 N. Main, Temple Texas, 76501. Go to the parking lot at the corner of Main Street and W. Downs Avenue. Look for the single door directly across from the Rector’s parking spot. The mail slot is located in that door.

Online Worship at 9 AM

Join us this Sunday morning at 9:00 AM for the online service. The Rev. Janice Krause, Interim Rector, is preaching. Be sure to tune in a few minutes early to hear organist Leon Couch talk about the Prelude each week. Find this Sunday's readings here.

Outdoor Service at 10:30 AM

As of today, the 10:30 AM will take place place in the parking lot. We will announce any changes due to weather in Thursday's email.

We will gather in-person for worship for a 10:30 AM (simplified) Eucharist service outdoors in the parking lot. Everyone must wear a mask and follow socially-distanced guidelines. Chairs and bulletins will be provided. Check the weather and wear appropriate clothing. This service will last approximately 45 minutes. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

RSVP for Outdoor Service

If you are not feeling well, please stay home. If you RSVP but cannot attend, please contact the church office, 254-773-1657.

Weekly Services

Online Noonday Prayer

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat

12:05 PM

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Online Noonday Service

Wednesday

12:05 PM

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Online Sunday Service

Sunday @ 9:00 AM

Prelude talk @ 8:56 AM

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Sunday, November 22, 2020

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November 22 Sermon

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November 22

Offertory Anthem

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November 22 Recessional Hymn & Postlude

November 22, 2020 9 AM Online Service

Recorded Service on our Youtube Channel
Recorded Service on our Facebook page

Weekly Online Services

You can access any Sunday Worship or Noonday Services live on our Facebook page.

If you purchase study books through Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds to Christ Church.

Sunday Morning Adult Forum

12:30 PM // Sunday

The Adult Forum is studying the book, One Thousand Gifts, in November, led by Fr. Dave Scheider.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86946656924?pwd=Q0gzM1U0aTNzOHJFYUxkTU5VTUFndz09

Meeting ID: 869 4665 6924

Passcode: 597126

Watch last Sunday's Forum Class

Women's Bible Study

10:30 AM // Thursday // via Zoom

The Thursday morning study group is reading Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds, by Jen Wilkin.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88289665067?pwd=NDJHQTJWS0M1dSt6azJGNHJWRXlPZz09

Meeting ID: 882 8966 5067

Passcode: 070053

Small Groups

Small Groups are doing a study of Grateful, written by Diane Butler Bass. You are welcome to join a group at any time! If you are interested in joining or want more information, contact a group facilitator.