Dear Friends,

Please join us on Sunday, September 11th, for a Rite I service at 8 am with Holy Eucharist, and/or for the Rite II service at 10 am with Holy Eucharist and Music. If you cannot attend the 10 am service, join us virtually on Facebook Live as it is live-streamed. Those that do not have a Facebook can find the services on the Christ Church's website at www.christspringfield.org. All of Christ Church's media links are above on the right-hand side. 

The Rector Search

There has been interest in the Rector's position at Christ Church, and we will keep the position announcements open until the end of September. Our announcements for the rector position can be seen in the Episcopal News Service 

Rector, Christ Church, Springfield – Episcopalians in Connection and The Living Church.

The Living Church is the only independent magazine that serves the clergy and people of the Episcopal and Anglican Church, giving us access to many qualified candidates and an extensive readership from across the country. The link to the Christ Church ad is https://livingchurch.org/.

Additionally, Canon Michael will be attending The Transition Ministry Conference in September, and he will be sharing our position opening with his colleagues.

Please keep the search process and committee in prayer. 

Denise Sharp

African Bible Study Tuesdays at 12 pm!

African Bible Study or Sacred Reading (Lectio Divina) will begin again Tuesday, September 6th at 12 PM. We will meet each week at noon using this Zoom link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85856795275pwd=NHRBQlZvRU9PL1h3dWFuMmJBa2NHdz09

This Bible study is a structured, meditative approach to learning about our Christian faith from scripture. It not only discourages but also disallows crosstalk during the collective reading. It encourages self-reflection as well as listening to others. 

We hope people who are interested will join us in this empowering group study of scripture. If you have questions, write Pat Cary at sisterpcocd2@hotmail.com or Keith Doubt at kdoubt@gmail.com. Each week we will read the Lectionary reading for the forthcoming Sunday.  We hope you consider joining us at the following Zoom link starting Tuesday, September 6th, at 12 PM.

Outline of African Bible Study or Lectio Divna 

Opening Prayer: O Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our savior Jesus Christ, Amen.

Procedure:

1.     One person reads a passage slowly.

2.     Each person identifies the word or phrase that catches their attention. (1 minute)

3.     Each shares the word or phrase with the group. (3-5 minutes, NO DISCUSSION)

4.     Another person reads the passage slowly (from a different translation, if possible.)

5.     Each person identifies where this passage touches their life today. (1 minute)

6.     Each share. (3-5 minutes, NO DISCUSSION)

7.     Passage is read a third time (another reader and translation, if possible.)

8.     Each person names or writes: “From what I’ve heard and shared, what do I believe God wants me to do or be? Is God inviting me to change in any way?” (5 minutes)

9.     Each shares their answer. (5-10 minutes, NO DISCUSSION)

10.  Each prays for another person in the group, naming what was shared in other steps. (5 minutes)

Closing: The Lord’s Prayer

Food Pantry Chairman

We are searching for a Leader for the Food Pantry program. Ann Chitkara is stepping down as chairman, and we need to give her a well-deserved break. We are very, very thankful for her many years of service to the parish and the community running the main Outreach program of our parish. If you feel a calling for the Pantry Program, please call or email Kelly at zellerk0611@gmail.com or Scott at scott@triec.com.

Many heartfelt thanks to Ann Chitkara and also to whoever steps up to do God’s work feeding the hungry of our community.

Christ Church Food Pantry~Thank you!

Thank you to all that volunteered for August's Food Pantry! The September Drive-thru Food Pantry will be on September 21st, 2022, starting at 10:30 am. Volunteers are needed to help unload food, pack food and help with customer service. Please contact either Ann Chitkara at annnovaswim@gmail.com or Anne Randolph at annejrand@aol.comto volunteer.

Upcoming Food September Pantry opportunities:

September 14th, 2022 - the second food delivery at approximately 8:30 am.

September 15th, 2022 - grocery bagging day - start time around 9:00 am

September 21st, 2022 – Food Pantry Day! start time at 8:30 am 

Diana Devoe

Diana Devoe, a homebound parishioner, will be turning 100 years young on September 30. If you could send a card or flowers that would be wonderful! Diana's address is 1500 Villa rd., Room 14, Springfield, Ohio 45503.

September Lunch Bunch~ September 13th at 11:30 am

Lunch Bunch will be at 11:30 am at The Barn, 411 Upper Valley Pike in Springfield. All parishioners available during the day are invited to a pleasant luncheon together on Tuesday, September 13th. Please let Anita Beardsell, 937 390-6548, know if you are planning to come so, she can make plans with the restaurant.It is difficult to make arrangements with the restaurant if we do not know the number in our group.

In-Person Worship

We would like to remind everyone that we installed Ionization air purifiers on all heating systems for both the church building and Hollenbeck House. For those that are unfamiliar with Ionization units, they are commonly used in hospitals and health care locations to kill airborne viruses and other pathogens. They are also effective against odors. Ionization units are proven to be effective against SARS, MERS, RINO, and Influenza viruses. We have made the atmosphere at the church as high quality as possible to make you feel comfortable attending in-person worship. We want everyone to feel WELCOME at Christ Church.

SOUP!!

If you like to make soup and nurture others, this is the ministry for you! We need homemade soup brought to the church in a disposable container with the type of soup and date written on the lid, and placed in the church refrigerator. Then, let Kelly Zeller know that you have dropped off the soup. The soup will be used for people in the parish needing a little TLC. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com. Thank you so much for considering helping with this ministry!

Wednesday Chapel Service

Just in case you missed Judy Johnson's Wednesday Noonday Prayer service this past Wednesday, here it is! Join Judy Johnson on Wednesday, September 14th, at noon on Facebook.