January 21, 2018

SUNDAY SERMON LINK

Don't miss Walt's sermon from this past   Sunday, January 14 .

UPDATE YOUR FAMILY INFORMATION

We are currently updating our database and request your assistance in obtaining your current family information. * One form per family. Click here to get started. Thank you in advance for your participation!

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING & VESTRY ELECTIONS

Sunday, January 28 ~ 9:30 AM

Join us for our annual parish meeting between the two services at 9:30 AM (breakfast will be served as usual at 9 AM). There will be reports on 2017 and Father Michael will be casting a vision for 2018. Vestry elections will take place as well with polls opening before the early service and closing after the principal service.  **Please note there will be no Adult Christian Education classes that day, but there will be a children's craft workshop and full nursery available during the meeting. 

CANTERBURY CHOIR

OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGH FEBRUARY 2018

The Canterbury Choir provides children of the parish an opportunity to participate in a vital liturgical ministry: namely the offering of choral music during times of worship. All parish and EDS children in grades 1-8 are eligible to participate in Canterbury Choir. The Canterbury Choir sings in church during the 10:30 AM service once a month. Aspiring Canterbury Choir members should have a willingness to learn how to sing properly; a desire to make new friends in a large group; an ability to show reverence while providing an important role in worship; and a positive attitude. Training is provided on a weekly basis during the school year from 3:00 to 4:15 PM every Thursday afternoon. We begin with a snack at 3:00, so those who must arrive late are still encouraged to participate. Prior demonstration of singing skills is not required to learn how to be an effective singer. Interested? Please contact Treece Efird at the church, 432-5115, or via e-mail at CanterburyChoir@christ-church.net .

BE MINE VALENTINE!

EYC Raffle/Misson Trip Fundraiser

2 packages valued at over $450 each!

Tickets: $10 a ticket or 3 for $25.00!

Our Youth Ministry is raising money for their annual mission trip when a group of twenty-five high school students will travel to Houston, Texas on June 24-30, 2018 to spend a week doing Hurricane Harvey relief work . We will provide home repairs at no cost for the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged people who need our help. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $5,000 , which allows everyone the opportunity to serve a community in need. Our youth will be selling tickets for a chance to win one of two romantic Valentine packages!

 

Romantic Pensacola Valentine package includes:

a one night stay at Lee House, a $100 gift certificate to Jackson’s Restaurant,

jewelry from Beré Jewelers, 2 Historic Village tickets, 2 Pensacola Little Theatre tickets,

$25 Nail Lounge gift card, 4 tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show on 2/19,

2 bottles of DeLuna Wine, a $50 Celebrations gift card, and Valentine’s chocolates!  

 

Romantic New Orleans Valentine package includes:

a $300 gift certificate from Highpointe Hotels for Hampton Inn New Orleans,

a $50 gift card to Flemings Prime Steakhouse,

wine from Aragon Wine, and tickets to the National World War II Museum!

 

Please visit the EYC table after each Sunday service beginning Sunday, January 21

to purchase your tickets, or contact James Lawrence at the church.

CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING

Wednesday, January 17 ~ 2:00 PM ~ Parlor

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

Saturday, January 20 ~ 8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall

Program:  David Leahey, Director of Music

"Music Through the Ages"

All men invited!

Please sign up for breakfast reservations

via the link on the Christ Church website, 

www.christ-church.net

JOIN THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW & EYC

FOR UWF BASKETBALL!

Argos vs. Warhawks ~ Saturday, January 20 ~ Game at 4:00 PM

EYC: Please RSVP to James@christ-church.net

Brotherhood of St. Andrew: Please RSVP to Ray Jones at crayjones@cox.net or 850-449-1315.

Brothers will meet at Christ Church parking lot at 3:00 PM and caravan. If Brothers prefer to meet at UWF, please meet everyone at the Field House. Cost: $5.00 (payable in advance). Tickets included. After the game, dinner will be provided (at no charge) including a meet & greet with UWF coaches and players! For more information, please contact Ray Jones at 850-449-1315.

NEEDLEPOINT GROUP ~ Tuesday, January 23 ~ 10:30 AM

We will meet upstairs in the Christian Education Building.

THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

will begin discernment and study for the Order on Saturday, January 27 at 9:30 AM in the Parlor. Any interested women are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Monica Barnard 850-587-6026.

CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Lunch – O'Brien's Bistro

Pensacola Little Theatre -

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

Come spend an enjoyable afternoon with brunch/lunch at O'Brien's Bistro, 4350 Bayou Blvd. in Cordova Square, at 12:30 PM and theatre performance of the film classic, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Pensacola Little Theatre at 3 PM. One of the most enduring shows of all time, this is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. Colorful and comic and toe-tapping brilliance. The cost is $44 per person and includes lunch and play. We will order from a limited menu at O'Brien's which will include both lunch and brunch items. Please fill out the form (available at Coffee Hour on Sundays) and send with a check payable to Christ Church to Lucy Rentz, 4795 Velasquez 32504. For additional information, please contact Lucy at lucyrentz@cox.net or 432-6366. DEADLINE: JANUARY 21.

EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB CHANGES MEETING TIME

The EPIC Challenge Book Club voted to change our meeting time to 3:00 PM on the first Wednesday of every month. We will start with the February 7th meeting, at which we will be discussing the Samuel Pepys diaries, led by James Buttram. All are welcome to attend, discuss and illuminate one another. Please see our 2018 book list below!

EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB LIST 2018

First Wednesdays of the month ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor

You do not have to be a member to attend, although you may want to join the e-mail list. You do not have to read the book to attend, although you will find your contributions more relevant and meaningful if you do. We encourage lively discussion and respectful disagreement. Welcome!

February 7 -Pepys, Samuel: Diary of Samuel Pepys: A selection James Penguin edition; March 7 - Ng, Celeste: Little Fires Everywhere; April 4 - McCullough, David: The Wright Brothers; May 2 - Towles, Amor: A Gentleman in Moscow; June 6 - Ware, Ruth: The Woman in Cabin 10; July 11 - Isaacson, Walter: Leonardo da Vinci; August 1 - Brooks, Geraldine: March / (opt Little Women, Alcott*); September 5 - Backman, Fredrck: A Man Called Ove; October 3 - Montgomery, Sy: The Soul of an Octopus; November 7 - Hanks, Tom: Uncommon Type; December 5 - Erdrich, Louise: The Round House.

*The August Book is March, Geraldine Brooks' take on the story of the absent father in the classic Little Women. Emily suggests we read/skim/re-acquaint ourselves with Little Women for a bigger picture of what is taking place.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Wednesday, February 14

7:00 AM - Holy Eucharist & 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.

CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Festival of Flowers

& Bellingrath Gardens

Come join us for a day in Mobile for the 25 th anniversary of the “Festival of Flowers”! Entitled “A Celebration Promenade,” it will feature eight life-size landscaped gardens and is the largest outdoor flower show in the southeast. Features include innovative tabletop designs, extraordinary flowers from around the world, and carousel horses extravagantly decked out in floral splendor, delicious cuisine at the Garden Cafe and unique gifts at the shops in the Garden Market. Lunch will be available at the Garden Cafe featuring several different sandwiches and non-alcoholic drinks for $9 or you can bring your lunch. You can either eat at the Cafe or bring it on the bus. There will be ample time to eat on our way to Bellingrath Gardens where we will enjoy an afternoon of touring the beautiful home and gardens. Built in 1935, the 10,500 square foot home has 15 rooms that are furnished with original antiques. The gardens include 65 acres of year-round beauty. We will depart PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM and return by 5 PM. The bus will be on Belmont Street adjacent to the church parking lot. The cost is $62 per person and includes transportation, admission fees, bottled water and tip for the bus driver. Please make checks payable to Christ Church and send to Lucy Rentz, 4795 Velasquez, 32504. For more information, please call Lucy at 432-6366 or lucyrentz@cox.net . YOUR CHECK IS YOUR RESERVATION. Please fill out the reservation form (available at Coffee Hour) and return it with your check. Friends are welcome!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

 

NEW EYC SCHEDULE

We know that there are many demands on your time, so we are changing our EYC schedule to make it easier for you! Everyone can arrive at 5 PM and stay until 7 PM! When your group isn't meeting, you will have time to hang out in the Undercroft, use the game tables, or have access to the quiet study room. You can even bring a group of friends and study for that big test! Snacks and drinks will be available during the rec and study time. 

Middle School EYC: 5:00 - 5:45 PM

Combined Dinner: 5:45 - 6:15 PM

High School EYC: 6:15 - 7:00 PM

During the weeks we have off-campus events, the schedule will vary. 

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES

beginning Sunday, January 21 ~ 9:30-10:15 AM 

Are you an 8th - 12th grader interested in Youth Confirmation? Classes will be held during Sunday School from 9:30-10:15 AM, beginning on January 21st and concluding with Confirmation Sunday on May 6th at the 10:30 AM service. The required Confirmation Retreat will be April 20-21 at Camp Beckwith .

HAPPENING #54: A Diocesan Retreat for 10-12th Grades

February 2-4 ~ St. Christopher's, Pensacola

Happening is a spiritual formation weekend for 10-12th graders presented by teens and for teens on February 2-4 at St. Christopher's, Pensacola. There are talks, small groups, games, music, and unique worship experiences. Spiritual Directors for the weekend include Bishop Russell and Mary Alice Mathison. 

Click here to register online .  Registration closes on January 19th.  

More details at diocgc.org/happening .

CHRISTIAN FORMATION  

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 AM

 

Rector's Class — Fr. Walt leads the Rector's Class for a five-part video discussion series from Max Lucado, titled " Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World ."

This class meets in the Parish Hall.

 

Living The Good News

This class meets in the Parlor. Led by Dick Hooper.

 

Sunday Adult Education Round Table

We will be looking at the second step in bringing forth compassion by examining our own social environment (family, social groups, community, nation and world). When and where is compassion being shown? Who in our families or social groups needs attention and a compassionate presence? What issue needs to be addressed in my community to make life better for everyone? How can I become a force for compassion? To prepare to think about these questions you may want to read pages 65-74 in Karen Armstrong's book,  Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life,  and come join the discussion. Books are available for $12. You may contact the facilitator, David Starling by phone/text (850) 712-0977 or e-mail dastarling@cox.net  with questions.

This class meets upstairs in Rm. 32 of the Christian Education Building. Led by David Starling.

 

Video Discussion for Parents & Young Adults    

This class meets upstairs in the Library of the Christian Education Building. Led by Meredith Jones.

 

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.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:15 AM

 

Separate middle and high school classes use movie clips, TV, art, music & poetry to bring the lectionary into dialogue with current events. C lass meets in the Undercroft.

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 AM

 

4th & 5th Grade — "Connect" — Rm. 39, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.

2nd & 3rd Grade — "Godly Play" — Rm. 30, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.

K5 & 1st Grade — "Godly Play" — Rm. 37, upstairs in the Christian Ed Bldg.

K3 & K4 — "Godly Play" — Rm. 36, upstairs in the Christian Ed. Bldg.

NURSERY ~ 7:45 AM - 12:15 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.

SUNDAY WORSHIP LEADERS

III Epiphany

January 21, 2018 

ACOLYTES: 8:00 - Sandy Phillips, John Phillips III, John Hendrix

10:30 - David Stafford, Jack Heaney, Allison Jefferis, Abigail Stitt, Catarina Hernandez, Charlie Stafford, Ben Spangrud, Sophie Spangrud, Ty Caraway-Appleby, Jack Allebach, Darren Jefferis

CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - J.O. Zachow, Brooks Hodnette

10:30 - Bob Moulton, Bridget Fluegge, Mike Adkins, Jill Robinson

IMPORTANT PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION

 

Have an emergency and need a priest?  Call our hotline 850-332-8865

Need prayer?    E-mail:  PrayerRequest@christ-church.net

Need a listener?    E-mail:  StephenMinistry@christ-church.net

STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE!

Life events can sometimes seem overwhelming. If you are having trouble coping or have a family member or friend that needs care, let us know. We'd be happy to assign a Stephen Minister to you. Stephen Ministers are lay people who are trained in pastoral care. No one should suffer alone. E-mail  StephenMinistry@christ-church.net  for more information.

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.