Dear Friends,

Plan to join Christ Church on Sunday, May 7th, 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. 

Easter communion

If you know of anyone in the parish who is unable to attend services and would appreciate a pastoral visit, please contact the office at 937-323-8651. Rev. Michelle will be happy to schedule a time to bring Communion. 

Wednesday Service of Holy Eucharist

The Rev. Dr. Michelle Boomgaard will offer an in-person Wednesday Service of Holy Eucharist at noon. The service will be a hybrid model, so please join us in person, but if you can’t, then the service will be live-streamed on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/christspringfield.org/) at noon.

Calling all Graduates!

If you, your child, or your grandchild will graduate from high school, college, graduate or professional school this year, please contact the church office, via email at zellerk0611@gmail.com, and let us know by May 14th; they will be recognized on May 21st at the 10 am service. Please send in the name of the graduate, the school from which he or she is graduating, and plans for the future. Thank you!

Pentecost~ May 28th, 2023

If you or someone you know wants to be baptized on Pentecost, please talk with Rev. Michelle. If you speak a language other than English and would like to read in that language for the 10 am Pentecost service on May 28th, please contact Rev. Michelle at mboomgaard@christspringfield.org or Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com by May 16th. Thank you!

2023 Altar Flower Dedication Chart- Altar Flowers

If you would like to sponsor the Altar flowers for 2023 in memory of or thanksgiving for someone, please email Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com. Please be very specific in what or to whom you are dedicating the altar flowers and if you have a particular flower choice. The suggested donation is $45. The following dates are still available: July 16, September 17, October 1 and 22.

May’s Lunch Bunch~ May 9th at 11:30 am

Lunch Bunch will be at 11:30 am at Hickory Inn, 652 North Limestone Street in Springfield, Ohio. All parishioners that are available during the day are invited to a pleasant luncheon on Tuesday, May 9th. Please let Anita Beardsell, 937 390-6548, know if you plan to come so she can make plans with the restaurant.

Christ Church’s May Food Pantry

The May Drive-thru Food Pantry will be on May 17th, 2023, starting at 10 am. Volunteers are needed to help unload food, pack food and help with customer service at approximately 8:15 am. Please contact either Brian Shelburne at bshelburne@wittenberg.edu.com, Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com, or Anne Randolph at annejrand@aol.com to volunteer.

Upcoming Food February Pantry opportunities:

May 10th, 2023 - the second food delivery at approximately 8:30 am.

May 11th, 2023 - grocery bagging day - start time at 9:00 am

May 17th, 2023 – Food Pantry Day! start time at 8:15 am 

Game Night!

All are welcome to join the We Should Do Something Group! They will meet at different locations once a month to play a variety of board and card games. The first meeting will be Wednesday, May 17, from 6-8 at Mother Stewarts. Feel free to buy some food from the food truck (gyros), bring a friend, or a game to share. If you have questions, contact Rev. Michelle at mboomgaard@christspringfield.org.

African Bible Study Tuesdays at 12 pm!

African Bible Study or Sacred Reading (Lectio Divina) is on Tuesdays at noon, and we use the below 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!

Wednesday Service of Holy Eucharist

Just in case you missed service this past Wednesday, here it is!