Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26
Consecration Sunday
Sunday, October 27
All Saints Day Choral Evensong
Friday, November 1
Pensacola Bay Concert Band
Concert
Monday, November 4
Pipes & Brass Recital
Sunday, November 10
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY ~ OCTOBER 27, 2019
“What Is God Calling You To Give?”
Guest Preacher ~ Dr. Ellen Davis, Ph.D.
**If you have not responded for the Consecration Sunday brunch or luncheon,
please call the Parish Office, 432-5115, if you will be attending!
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If you would like to decorate a trunk, please contact Jen Leahey,
jen@christ-church.net
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO REPRESENT CHRIST CHURCH PARISH
DURING THE 49th ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE DIOCESE OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST IN 2020?
The Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast will meet at Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile, AL from February 7-8, 2020. At its regular November 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 in the Parish Office or email Kelly Heindl at
christchurchpns@aol.com
.
Sign-up deadline is Friday, November 8, 2019.
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
November 3, 2019 — The Twenty-first Sunday of Pentecost
January 12, 2020 — The Baptism of Our Lord
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FALL “BAG IT FOR MANNA” COLLECTION
Sunday, November 3 - Thursday, November 21
On Sundays, November 3 and 10, grocery bags decorated by Episcopal Day School students will be distributed as you leave church. Please take and fill them with nourishing non-perishable food for Manna Food Pantries.
The filled bags are to be returned by Thursday, November 21.
Thank you for your contributions!
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THE BRIDGE GROUP
will meet on Monday, November 4, at 12:30 PM in the Parlor. For questions, please contact Elspeth Lloyd at 432-0195.
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***Please note:
Lunch reservations are required
***
Please sign up on the information table in the Parish Office.
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB:
Award-winning Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke
Wednesday, November 6 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
Bluebird, Bluebird
puts the reader squarely in the uncomfortable shoes of black Texas Ranger Darren Mathews as he negotiates the treacherous duty of remaining professional in the face of people who disrespect him because of his race. Like many in his genre, he is not a perfect human being, which makes for a highly engaging, at times cliff-hanging book.
Bluebird, Bluebird
won the 2018 Edgar Award for best novel. Treat yourself to a fast, fun read and a lively discussion on at the EPIC Book Club Meet-up on Wednesday, November 6th. See you there!
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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~ Sunday, October 27 ~
CONSECRATION SUNDAY ~ Stay after for lunch!
Youth will be helping out with the luncheon following the 10:30 service in the Currin Center.
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~ Sunday, October 27 ~
EYC HALLOWEEN PARTY ~ 5-7 PM ~ Undercroft
High schoolers will be judging the costumes of middle school students (dress in your favorite costume & you can act in character when you show your score card!). If you come without a costume, prepare to get a pie in the face!
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***Bible Study Opportunities***
Tuesdays
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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.
Wednesday, October 23 —
Middle School Boys & Girls serve at Wesley Haven for a Halloween party
& crafts. Meet at the church at 6:45 AM and we will walk over together.
Wear a costume, hat or something fun for the Halloween party!
Thursdays
- High School Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Bagelheads
Bring yourself and a friend!
Thursday, October 24 —
Visit Studer Children's Hospital with Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Meet in front of the Children's Hospital at 7:00 AM in your favorite costume.
Be ready to make some children & families smile!!
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT EDUCATION ~ 9:30 AM
The Beauty of Brokenness: A Study for Moms — This new Sunday School class addresses the pressures and imperfections of motherhood. A combined fellowship group and book study, The Beauty of Brokenness allows mothers not only intention time to recharge and refocus, but also the opportunity to experience love and support from fellow moms. This semester’s discussions will be loosely based on Shauna Niequist’s book,
Present Over Perfect.
Led by Jen Leahey. This class will be held in the Library, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.
Lectionary Class —
The Lectionary Class will discover in the Gospels how Jesus leads us. The fall is green or ordinary time, but we will discover this time in the lectionary is anything but ordinary. Come and be a part of the discussion.
Led by Dick Hooper.
This class will meet in the Parlor.
Adult Education Round Table
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Many people when thinking about the condition of society or their personal life ask what is the purpose of church and worship. Rachael Held Evans struggles with this issue and other questions of faith in her book
Searching for Sunday
. While searching, she was invited to attend church with some friends who had recently become Episcopalian. In this book she tells stories which share the beauty, inspiration, experience and understanding of the seven sacraments of our Anglican tradition. Our searching continues this week with “Confirmation” (pages 161-199). For more information about the class contact David Starling by text or phone at (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarling@cox.net
.
Led by David Starling.
This class will meet 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
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
XX Pentecost
October 27, 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 - Bob Kreiner, Brooks Hodnette
10:30 - Al Marretta, Margherita Soule, 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
We welcome
Sheryl Bennett
who visited with us on 13 October, 2019;
and
Linda Edwards, Dean Wesenberg, and
Muffin Oliver
who visited with us on 20 October, 2019.
We welcome into Christ Church through the Sacrament of Baptism
Kyla Ann Gearhart, 20 October, 2019.
We welcome
Marguerite Van Norman Murray
who has transferred to us from St. Christopher's, Pensacola, FL.
We celebrate the marriage of
Mary Elizabeth Bush and Timothy Michael Joyce, 19 October, 2019.
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