Acolyte Training
Sunday, August 25
Kickoff Sunday
Sunday, September 8
King's Cadence Concert
Sunday, September 8
Family Movie Night
Friday, September 13
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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DONATIONS FOR MISSION TRIP TO THE BORDER
A team of 10 members from Christ Church are heading down to Mission, TX. They are providing breakfast for the Border Patrol agents and serving at a respite center for people seeking asylum in the United States. The respite center, run by Catholic Charities, is in need of supplies, so if you are not going on the trip but would like to participate, you can write a check with ‘Border’ on the memo line. The mission team will buy the requested supplies while there.
Deadline for contributions is this Sunday — August 25!
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LISTENING SESSIONS FOR CAPITAL PLANNING
Christ Church has begun a process of listening to ideas, concerns and dreams about our buildings. An online survey was sent last week (you can find the link
here
), and there are physical copies of the survey on the information table in the Parish Office. You are also invited to take part in one of the small-group listening sessions on the following dates:
August 25 ~ following the 8:00 AM service in the Library
(upstairs in the Education Building)
August 25 ~ following the 10:30 AM service in the Library
September 8 ~ following the 10:30 service in the Library
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SPECIAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS:
Back from the Border
Sunday, September 1 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall
Participants from the mission trip to the border will share their first hand experiences at a special Sunday School class on September 1 at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall. The team will share pictures and testimonials and leave time for questions.
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The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 2
in observance of Labor Day.
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JOIN US FOR KICKOFF SUNDAY! ~ Sunday, September 8
Sunday School classes for both youth and adults
& the Parish Breakfast resume!
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ~ 9:30-10:15 AM
The Stained Glass of Christ Church: A Bible Study —
Father Michael and Rev. Katie will lead a Bible Study based on the stained glass windows of Christ Church (Martha and Mary, Jesus knocking, etc.)
This class will start in the Sanctuary.
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 resume in the fall to 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 —
“This book is entitled
Searching for Sunday
, but it’s less about searching for a Sunday
church
and more about searching for Sunday
resurrection.
” This quote is from the forward of that book by Rachael Held Evans. It is a memoir of sorts about her faith journey and her struggle of longing for relationship with a faith community while living with her frustration and disappointment with the church. Reading one paragraph will have you laughing out loud at her interactions with people of faith and then a few paragraphs later you will cry as she longs for a faith community to call home. Some books have been ordered and you may reserve one or get more information by texting or calling David Starling 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 —
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 SUNDAY SCHOOL
(Sunday mornings thru May)
9:30-10:15 AM ~ 2nd floor of the Christian Education Building
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)
Middle School and High School youth are invited to join the
Stained Glass of Christ Church: A Bible Study
class in the sanctuary. They will have a small group leader who will lead discussion for all the youth who attend.
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King's Cadence is a male "gospel-rooted" quartet that has been a dream of KC Armstrong's since 1994. As a Christ-centered ministry, their vision is to sing great songs to people who are yearning for GOOD NEWS, an encouraging word, or maybe just something to smile about! Each member has been singing gospel music with other groups for decades! All four men have had vocal training at the collegiate level and hold degrees in music. Collectively they bring years of experience and a variety of musical styles to the platform. Having been friends since 1996, they originally met in studio sessions and performed with ensembles based out of the Chattanooga area.
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, September 13 ~ 6:00 PM ~ Parish Hall
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Bring your pillows and blankets for a movie night with your parish family!
**Popcorn will be provided**
***NEXT SHOWING***
Kung Fu Panda
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CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN'S RETREAT ~ October 18-20 ~
Please do not worry about getting checks in for the retreat to meet the dates on the registration form if it is not convenient for you at this time. We just need to know if you plan to attend and if you want a single room. The retreat team is already working to make this the best possible weekend for you. You can call or text Bonnie Benz, 572-4086; or Mia Jerrems, 292-0338.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, August 21 ~ 2:00 PM ~ Parlor
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YOUNG ADULT GATHERING
Thursday, August 22 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM
Pensacola Bay Brewery
All young adults are invited to join us this Thursday at Pensacola Bay Brewery at 5:30 PM. We will hang out, have a casual conversation about faith/God, and then walk over to Old Christ Church for Compline (nighttime prayers). Spread the word!
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Attention 6th—12th graders!!
ACOLYTE TRAINING ~ Sunday, August 25
Acolyte training for parish youth 6th grade and above takes place Sunday, August 25 following the 10:30 service. The acolyte corps has positions open at both 8:00 and 10:30 services. More information? Call Jean Karadin at 850-982-3186.
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CHRIST CHURCH SUPPER CLUB
Sign Up for Fall 2019!
Start your fall with Christ Church Supper Club — sign up for Fall 2019 is now underway! The goal of Supper Club is for parishioners to meet in small groups for fun, food, encouragement of spiritual growth, and lasting friendships. Emphasis is on fellowship with one another in a relaxed atmosphere. The number of participants who sign up will determine the number of groups and the number in each group. Most groups choose to meet in parishioners’ homes, but each group may determine when and where they want to meet during the month. Everyone is welcome – couples, singles, young or mature! Please join us — the more the merrier! Contact Lynn Burden via e-mail:
l.burden@mchsi.com
or call 850-983-8082. Please include the following information: name, street address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers – home and cell.
The deadline for sign-up is Monday, August 26, 2019.
We are looking forward to seeing one and all!
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NEEDLEPOINT GROUP ~ Tuesday, August 27 ~ 10:30 AM
We will meet upstairs in the Christian Education Building.
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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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HANDBELL TRAINING
STARTS IN SEPTEMBER
Saturdays, 9:00 AM ~ Church Library
beginning Saturday, September 7
Anyone interested in learning to ring handbells or interested in furthering your skills, please join us during the four Saturdays in September. Everything you need to know will be taught in the class, and all needed materials will be supplied. Call Danny Lyons for more info, 850-291-7131.
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CONTEMPLATIVE JOURNEY, PART 1
Essential Elements of Centering Prayer
& Deepening the Centering Prayer Practice
Thursdays, September 12-November 21
9:30-11:30 AM
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
Registration is CLOSED. The class size has reached capacity. However, if you would like to be on a "wait list," please email Carol Lewis at:
copensacola17@gmail.com
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING (DOK) PRAYER BOX
The mission of the Order is the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through Prayer, Service and Evangelism. There is a prayer box and DOK prayer request cards available on the information table in the parish office. Please place your completed card in the DOK prayer box. Your prayer will be included in our intercessory prayers for one month. If you have an emergency request phoned in to the clergy, you may request prayers from DOK. All prayer requests are CONFIDENTIAL. If you wish to find out more about DOK, please contact Monica Barnard or Susan Martin.
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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EYC TO SERVE WITH CHILDREN IN CRISIS
~ Sunday, August 25 ~
Stay after the 10:30 AM service and we'll drive together to Children in Crisis in Ft. Walton where we'll order pizza and play games. We hope to be there by 1:00 PM and return by 4/4:30 PM.
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1st OFFICIAL EYC HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH VESTRY MEETING
Monday, August 26 ~ 6:30-7:45 PM ~ Chick-fil-A on Bayou Blvd.
We will be voting on officer positions for the year (event chair, fundraising chair, secretary, recruiting chair, communications chair, etc.).
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BEIGNETS WITH BRITTON
Sunday, September 8 ~ 9:30-10:15 AM ~ Undercroft
Required meeting for parents & students (middle school and high school) to hear more about this year's schedule, meet the Parent Advisory Council, sign required forms for year, Mission Trip info, etc.
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EYC RESUMES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8!
Sr. EYC
— Meet for lunch & Bible study after the 10:30 AM service; pick up at 1:30 PM at Christ Church.
Jr. EYC
— 5-7 PM in the Undercroft.
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***Bible Study Opportunities***
Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10
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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 beginning Sept. 11
- Middle School Boys' Bible Study
6:45-7:45 AM ~ Undercroft
Honey butter chicken biscuits, cinnamon rolls, & chocolate milk will be provided.
Thursdays beginning Sept. 12
- 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
"The Gospel in Movies"
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During the four Sundays in August, Father Michael and Rev. Katie are leading a Bible study called "The Gospel in Movies". We will use clips from famous movies to spark discussion on how we can see the Gospel story in pop culture
**Please note this class begins at 9:15 AM.
This class meets in the Parish Hall.
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.
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
XI Pentecost
August 25, 2019
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - Braden Barkley, Lindsay Lurate,
Cannon Boyles
10:30 - Grace Bradshaw, Joshua Bradshaw, Tripp Clarke,
David Kane, Erin Kane, Elizabeth Owens, Paige Sellars,
Sarah Grace Stafford, William Stafford
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - John Hendrix, Hannah Smith
10:30 - Nancy Matthews, Bob Yearty, Ray Jones, Brandi Lane
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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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