October 23, 2022

Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.

We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING

God's love.

There are three ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:

you can mail in your pledge, give online, or text GIVE to (850) 403-6673.

We experience God's love (Worship)

Sunday 10:30 AM service streamed on Facebook Live or YouTube 

Click here to listen to last week's sermon.

**An email is sent on Saturdays with links for Sunday worship and Christian Education.

In-Person services on Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM (masks welcome)

In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (masks welcome)



We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)

The Book of Common Prayer

This class has concluded; to watch the class series, please follow the link here.

Breaking Open — How Your Pain Becomes the Path to Living Again

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM

Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

In Leviticus 19 and referenced in 1 Peter 1:16, God commands God's people to "be holy as I am holy." What does it mean to be holy? How does one work toward holiness? Is holiness a gift from God? These basic but profound questions are addressed by Rev. Armstrong in Chapter Six, "Holiness, Not Haughtiness", of this book.

"Our House"

Sundays ~ 9:30 AM ~ Library in Education Bldg.

Whether it is a combination of aging parents, angsty teens, troublesome tots, killer careers or maybe even an overambitious DIY project, mid-life often means many competing priorities. We can have it all, just not all at once and all on our own. Come explore the word of God, discuss your journey, deepen your relationships and maybe gain some clarity and peace. For the month of October we will be using the Exodus curriculum.

We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)

Montclair Event Volunteers Needed

On Friday, October 21, Montclair will be having a Trunk or Treat for their students. This event will be during the school day. Set up time will be around 10:15/10:30 AM with a start time of 11:15 AM. The event should be wrapped up by 1PM at the latest. If you would like to participate by having a trunk and handing out candy/treats, that would be amazing! Their event for November, a carnival with fair-style games on Saturday, November 5, 2-5 PM, will be a fundraiser to support the remaining student activities for the school year. Volunteers are needed to bring and man fair-style games, supply popcorn, cotton candy, and bounce houses/obstacle courses for this event. If you are interested in helping with either of these events, please contact Honey Harris.

Bridging the Gap

Our neighbors without homes are in great need of new or used clothes (especially men’s), socks, washcloths, and toiletries – including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, and hand cream. Donations can be left in the boxes labeled 'Bridging the Gap' in the back hallway of the church offices. Please click here for more information on how to help.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Consecration Sunday

Sunday, October 23

Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 28

Fall "Bag it for Manna" Collection

October 30 - November 17

ECW November Luncheon

Tuesday, November 1

THIS SUNDAY IS CONSECRATION SUNDAY!

Consecration Sunday is this Sunday. Join us for church at 8 AM or 10:30 AM. At the end of each service, we will lay our pledges for the upcoming year on the altar as a sacrificial gift to God in thanksgiving for all that God has given us.

If you will not be attending in person, you can make sure your card is on the altar by mailing yours to the Parish Office, calling and talking to Tim Heindl, Parish Administrator, or submitting an online pledge card here.

After both services, there will be a special meal where we will enjoy time as a community and hear a presentation on the upcoming Open Doors Capital Campaign. We will be sharing the architectural plans and renderings of this exciting project.

The meal will be in the Currin Center across the street at EDS. A youth/children's meal will be held in the Parish Hall after each service. Parents should drop them off in the Parish Hall before heading to the Currin Center.

To submit your pledge card online, please click here.

Please RSVP for Consecration Sunday to help us with a head count for food.

Please fill out a card even if you will not be able to attend.

To RSVP for Consecration Sunday, please click here.

NEW PARISH DIRECTORIES

are now available in the Parish Hall on Sundays and throughout the week. One per family, please.

MONTCLAIR EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

On Friday, October 21, Montclair will be having a Trunk or Treat for their students. This event will be during the school day. Set up time will be around 10:15/10:30 AM with a start time of 11:15 AM. The event should be wrapped up by 1PM at the latest. If you would like to participate by having a trunk and handing out candy/treats, that would be amazing! Their event for November, a carnival with fair-style games on Saturday, November 5, 2-5 PM, will be a fundraiser to support the remaining student activities for the school year. Volunteers are needed to bring and man fair-style games, supply popcorn, cotton candy, and bounce houses/obstacle courses for this event. If you are interested in helping with either of these events, please contact Honey Harris.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Friday, October 28 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM ~ EDS South Campus

Friday, October 28, is the annual Christ Church/EDS/MDO Trunk or Treat! From 5:30-7:00 PM on the grassy field at the EDS South Campus on Wright Street, children will kick off their Halloween weekend in a "sweet" way. Decorated cars open up their trunks for children to trick or treat. We will have games on the lawn and pizza available for dinner. Trunk or Treat can not happen without our wonderful car volunteers. Anyone is invited to sign up to be a car at Trunk or Treat; click here to sign up. The gates open at 5:00 PM for cars to be able to set up prior to the 5:30 PM start time. Thank you for helping to make this event a success! Questions? Contact Victoria Wright, Director of Children & Family Ministry.

GET YOUR COSTUME ON!

~ Sunday, October 30 ~

Sunday, October 30, we invite our children to wear their costumes to church! Children & Family Ministry has a special program planned for our preschoolers through 5th graders during the 9:30 AM Sunday School time. Following the 10:30 service, a special cookies and candy hour is scheduled in the courtyard for the church community so our church family can see the kiddos in all their spooky, silly, sparkly, out-of-this-world costumes!

FALL “BAG IT FOR MANNA" COLLECTION

October 30 – November 17

Help us fill the Mayflower

on November 18!

We are collecting nourishing non-perishable food items for Manna Food Pantries. Please drop off your contributions at the church by Thursday, November 17. Thank you for your contributions!

YACC

(YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

For the month of October we will be using the Exodus curriculum.

All young adults invited!

SENIOR & RETIREES GROUP MEETING

Wednesday, October 19 ~ 1:30 PM ~ Parlor

The group of senior and retired persons of Christ Church will have a meeting on Wednesday, October 19 at 1:30 PM in the Parlor. Come and learn the results of the survey that was held. If you still want to participate in the survey, copies are located on the information table in the Parish Office. Please return your survey to Kelly Heindl in the Parish Office.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, October 20 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor

Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!

ECW NOVEMBER LUNCHEON

Tuesday, November 1 ~ 11:30 AM ~ Parish Hall

Cost of lunch is $10; payable at the door. Please sign up by Thursday, October 27, by contacting Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office, 432-5115, or by email here. There is also a sign up sheet on the information table in the Parish Office.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, November 2 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor

The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Parlor. The November book discussion will be The Weaker Vessel by Antonia Fraser. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

ADULT EDUCATION CLASS

Breaking Open —

How Your Pain Becomes the Path to Living Again

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM

Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

In Leviticus 19 and referenced in 1 Peter 1:16, God commands God's people to "be holy as I am holy." What does it mean to be holy? How does one work toward holiness? Is holiness a gift from God? These basic but profound questions are addressed by Rev. Armstrong in Chapter Six, "Holiness, Not Haughtiness", of this book. Join in the discussion to learn about the path of holiness and avoiding haughtiness this Sunday at 9:15 AM in Room 31 of the Education Building or by Zoom. Dick Hooper and David Starling facilitate the conversation.

THE PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND

celebrates

"The 50th Anniversary of Music from The 70's

With a Touch of Symphony"

Saturday, November 19 ~ 7:30 PM ~ Saenger Theatre

Christ Church’s “Ensemble in Residence”, presents their next concert on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 PM for our BIG DEBUT in Pensacola’s historic Saenger Theatre!  The concert features music of Stevie Wonder, Elton John, The Eagles, ABBA, Jimmy Buffet, and many more, with guest soloist Frances Michaels firing up her fiddle on “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”! Feel free to dress up in your favorite GROOVY 70's attire with us! The cost of admission is FREE! However we do ask for non-perishable food donations for admission, which will be greatly appreciated by the Manna Food Pantries.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

8:00 AM – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.

9:30 AM – Sunday School for 4 years old through 5th grade. The Nursery is available for our young children during this time as well.

• Nursery – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.

• Godly Play – Pre-K 4’s thru 3rd graders return to the Godly Play Room with a new season of stories and activities. In Godly Play, children learn the stories of our faith while playing, crafting, and exploring. A snack is offered. The Godly Play room is on the second floor of the Christian Education building. Running a little late? Just follow the footprints!

• Journey Through the Bible – 4th and 5th graders have started a brand new journey and are having a blast with trivia, games, and some pretty big goals for the year! "Journey Through the Bible" is a two year curriculum that tackles a Testament each year. This year is all about the Old Testament. This class is full of biblical adventure with a few treats, hands on activities, Bible Jeopardy, Trivia Treasure, prayer, and growth. The 4th and 5th grade room is on the second floor of the Christian Education building, at the end of the hall. Running a little late? Just follow the footprints!

10:30 AM – Children are always welcome during service at Christ Church. A "Kid's Korner" with books, quiet activities, and art has been created for you to use at the entrance on Wright Street. During the service, children will leave prior to the sermon for their own lesson and return at the passing of the peace.

STAY CONNECTED WITH

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY!

Children and Family Ministry (CFM) has two ways to keep our families connected with Christ Church during the week. CFM is on Instagram, @cckidspensacola, and shares what is happening on Sunday mornings & ideas for how to keep faithful conversations happening during the week. CFM also has a bite-sized weekly email with the "5 Things" our families need to know for the week – Sunday reminders, save the dates, and more. Would you like to be added? Email Victoria to be added to the list!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

EYC CONSECRATION SUNDAY SCHEDULE

This Sunday, EYC is offering programs for youth during the adult information meetings in place of our normal schedule. Choose the time that works for your family. Food will be provided at both. 

Sunday School & Breakfast

9:00-10:15 AM ~ Undercroft

Youth Lunch

11:45 AM-1:00 PM ~ Parish Hall

EYC MORNING BIBLE STUDIES

Middle School Girls & Boys meet on Tuesdays from 7:00-7:45 AM

in the Church Undercroft. 

High School meet on Thursdays from 7-8 AM at Bagelheads. 

We will be going through the Exodus booklet provided by Christ Church for small groups.

ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS

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 here and on the information table in the Parish Office.

CARE IN COMMUNITY

Christ Church is here for you. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. If you are interested in assisting with staying connected to our church family, please email Rev. Katie or call her at the Parish Office, 850-432-5115. It is easy to feel alone or disconnected, so reach out to one of the priests or someone at the church to say hello. Contact Rev. Katie if you or anyone you know has any needs. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our pastoral care emergency line to speak directly with one of the priests: (850) 462-5137.

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY

I. For Those in Need. Including the poor, the unemployed, the lonely, the hungry, the homeless, the abused, the sick and dying, and those who grieve. For those suffering in body, mind, or spirit—including Members: John-K Spencer, Robert Proctor, John & Gail LeRoy, Sandy Brown, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Birdie Aldridge, Blake Crumpton, Reba Blackshear, Sharon Hughes, Otto Pries, Nikole, Ken Obert, Kelly Currin, Dylan Sims, Raider Byrd, Rob Wilmer. 

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Mike Bescera, Stewart Bova, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Mitchell Harless, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Gavin Harris Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke, Jake Willstatter; and all those who serve this nation in harm’s way.

III. For All who have Died. May their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.

IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—Lizzy Carr Mandaleris—and anniversaries.

To submit a prayer request, email prayer-request@christ-church.net and let us know if this is for the public prayer list or for our confidential intercessory prayer list. You may also fill out the prayer request form online at our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries”). All published prayer requests on this list also go on the confidential intercessory prayer list. Please note that names remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks and on our confidential intercessory prayer list until you ask to be removed. Please resubmit your request if you or a loved one needs to remain on the list. This helps keep our prayers current. Names in bold print indicate new additions to the prayer list.

STAY CONNECTED