"Get wRight" Parade Fundraiser
Friday, February 21
& Saturday, February 22
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 25
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 26
Lenten Choral Evensong
Sunday, March 1
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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JOIN A SMALL GROUP THIS LENT
As part of the observance of a holy Lent this year, Christ Church invites you to be part of a small group. We are committed to having at least 100 people be part of the small groups of all generations. Groups will be around 10 people in size and meet once a week for an hour for the five weeks of Lent on different days and times, based on your availability. This short series will focus on the Gospel of Matthew and explore what it means to follow God in our lives, grounded in Scripture readings, discussion, and prayer. To sign up for a small group, please click
here
. Registration forms are also available on the information table in the Parish Office.
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, February 25 ~ 5:30 PM ~ Parish Hall
Before we enter the Holy Season of Lent, we will gather in the Parish Hall on “Mardi Gras” for the annual tradition of pancake eating! Proceeds will be used to feed our hungry neighbors through Bridging the Gap; suggested donation $5. All are welcome!
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, February 26
7:30 AM -
Imposition of Ashes
8:15 AM
- EDS Imposition of Ashes
12:00 Noon
- Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
5:30 PM
- Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
Nursery care available at the 5:30 service.
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CALLING ALL CURSILLISTAS!
Please wear your Cursillo name tag to church on Sunday, February 23 as we recruit for Cursillo #167…De Colores!
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MARCH MADNESS 2020
IS ALMOST HERE!
The annual Christ Church “March Madness” competition during Lent will kick off right after Ash Wednesday and will run until Easter Sunday. This program supports Episcopal Relief & Development and its efforts to fight poverty, hunger, and disease, provide disaster relief, and promote sustainability throughout the world. Last year the competition was between the "Fruit Trees" and "Chickens". To the surprise of many, the Fruit Trees were ahead during much of the contest but lost to the Chickens in the final minutes of the game. This year the "Champion Chickens" will take on a new contender, the "Cows"
.
Parishioners have the opportunity to “purchase” either some chickens or a cow for $80 to provide a family in the developing world with a stable source of food and income. Your gift will buy animals plus training for raising and selling the animals, milk, or eggs —
transforming lives.
Besides the blessing of helping a family in poverty, parishioners have the opportunity to name their animals; so many choices — from a Biblical character or term to a favorite college team. In the past, Christ Church members have been very clever with their names, and the most clever names will be announced accompanied by prizes for the winners!
As Lent gets underway, you will find special envelopes available on the information table in the Parish Office, and in the Parish Hall after services on Sundays. Inside will be a form to complete which you will return with your check to the church.
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DIOCESAN 50th JUBILEE CELEBRATION
NEWSLETTER LAUNCHED
Go to
www.diocgc.org to sign up for the 50th Jubilee Anniversary monthly newsletters. February's
Our History edition features three short videos: a glimpse into the history of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast; a visual history of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Mobile; and an overview of how St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville is using the Jubilee Toolkit to engage parishioners.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, February 19 ~ 2:00 PM ~ Parlor
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thursday, February 20 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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THIRD THURSDAY:
A Young Adult Gathering
Thursday, February 20 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM
Odd Colony Brewery
Compline to follow at Christ Church in the Chapel
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"GET wRIGHT" MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER
Friday, February 21
& Saturday, February 22
It's Mardi Gras parade time and the best place to enjoy the Friday evening illuminated and Saturday afternoon parades is in front of Christ Church! So “GET wRIGHT” with adult beverages, waters & snacks, plus all proceeds support our local parish outreach projects. Tell your friends and neighbors to stop by too! "GET wRIGHT" will be open Friday, February 21 for the 7:00 PM parade and Saturday, February 22 for the 2:00 PM parade.
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ECW CHAPTER MEETINGS
St. Simon:
Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 AM, in the Parlor.
St. Luke:
Tuesday, March 10, 10:00 AM, in the Parlor. TNR – do you know what it means? It means a great deal to our feral feline community. Come listen to Cindra Anderson explain the benefits of humanely and effectively managing free-roaming felines.
St. Andrew:
Tuesday, March 17, 10:30 AM, in the Parlor.
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB
READS
The Guest Book
by Sarah Blake
Wednesday, March 4 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
This multi-generational novel starts off in post WWI Germany and the U.S., has some stunning surprises, and it only gets better and more complicated. We love our challenges! Come discuss this fascinating book with us on Wednesday, March 4 at 3 PM in the Parlor.
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***FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT***
Friday, March 6 ~ 6:00 PM ~ Parish Hall
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Bring your picnic, pillows and blankets for a movie (and popcorn!) with your parish family!
***NEXT SHOWING***
The Emperor's New Groove
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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~ Sunday, February 23 ~
EYC DODGEBALL NIGHT ~ 5:30-7:30 PM ~ Christ Church
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***Bible Study Opportunities***
Tuesdays
-
Middle School Girls' Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Undercroft
Honey butter chicken biscuits, cinnamon rolls, & chocolate milk will be provided.
Wednesdays
- Middle School Boys' Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Undercroft
Honey butter chicken biscuits, cinnamon rolls, & chocolate milk will be provided.
Thursdays
- High School Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Bagelheads
Bring yourself and a friend!
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM
Christ Church Moms — A new Christian Formation class for mothers of children and youth. Join us for support and friendship!
Led by Jen Leahey. This class meets in the Library, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
Lectionary Class —
Advent is the time of expectation and return; followed by Epiphany, a time of discovery; Lent, as a time of examination; and Easter, the capstone of the year, a time of joy and celebration. Come and experience these times in the Lectionary Class. Just as Jesus invited his disciples to “come and see,” come and discover what Jesus’ life, death and resurrection mean in our own times.
Led by Dick Hooper.
This class meets in the Parlor.
Adult Education Round Table
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This Sunday our class will consider the meanings of the words from the Bible in Chapter 4,
"Yadah"
, and Chapter 5,
"Zakhar"
, of Lois Tverberg's booklet,
5 Hebrew Words that Every Christian Should Know
. "Yamaha" is translated into English as "
know"
and "zakhar" as "
remember".
As Christians we use the meanings of these Hebrew words when we say, "God know us" and in the Eucharistic prayer when we hear "do this in remembrance." For more information. contact David Starling by phone or text (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
.
Led by David Starling.
This class meets in Rm. 32, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
Sunday Centering Prayer Group
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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.
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM ~ 2nd Floor of the Christian Ed Bldg
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Godly Play ~ PreK3 – 2nd grade, Room 37
Children and Family Ministries is proud to utilize the Godly Play curriculum in our Sunday School classes. Godly Play is unique in that it encourages children to 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. Class is concluded with a “feast” (graham crackers and water), during which the children appreciate the fellowship of their peers.
3rd – 5th Grades, Room 39
In our Extended Godly Play program, tweens will get the experience of Godly Play stories with the additional of Bible Literacy and critical thinking-based discussions with their peers.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL (Middle & High School) ~ 9:30 AM ~ 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 THE EPIPHANY
February 23, 2020
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - Jean Karadin, Greg Reese, Hannah Smith
10:30 - Grace Bradshaw, Joshua Bradshaw, Tripp Clarke,
Abigail Efird, Parker Fell, David Kane, Erin Kane, Laurel Maher, Emma Morrow, Elizabeth Owens
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - Margherita Soule, Brooks Hodnette
10:30
- Al Marretta, John Martin, Derek Nelson, John Matthews
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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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TRANSITIONS
The sympathy of the parish is extended to the family of
Andrew Lincoln Creed who died on 5 February, 2020;
and to the family of
Luther Fred Sitton who died on 8 February, 2020.
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