Dear Friends,
Christ Church welcomes The Rev. Eileen O'Reilly this Sunday, August 7th. Please join us 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 the Christ Church's media links are above on the right-hand side.
The Rector Search
The rector position is posted on the DSO website! Please pray for the leadership and future of this congregation during this time of transition and discernment.
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.
Supply Priests for the 8 and 10 am services
The month of August- The Rev. Eileen O'Reilly
The months of September and October- The Rev. Charles Wilson
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.
Socks and Underwear!
Christ Church will collect socks and underwear of all sizes now through August 28th. All socks and underwear can be placed in the basket by the elevator or dropped off at the Parish office. The socks and underwear will be blessed at the 10 am service Sunday, August 28th. In September, the socks and underwear will be donated to local schools and handed out to students in need. If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com or 937-323-8651.
Rainbow Table
In August, Christ Church will take its next turn assisting St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rainbow Table, a weekly free hot meal provided to the community. There are two shifts. Shift 1 prepares the meal and sets up from 9–11 AM. Shift 2 comes works 11:30–1:00 to serve and clean up. You may help at just one session or as many as you are able.
Christ Church Food Pantry~Thank you!
Thank you to all that volunteered for July's Food Pantry! The August Drive-thru Food Pantry will be on August 17th, 2022, starting at 10:30 am. Your donations of Toilet paper are most appreciated; the pantry is currently out of T.P.! 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 August Pantry opportunities:
August 10th, 2022 - the second food delivery at approximately 8:30 am.
August 11th, 2022 - grocery bagging day - start time around 9:00 am
August 17th, 2022 – Food Pantry Day! start time at 8:30 am
August Lunch Bunch~ August 9th at 11:30 am
Lunch Bunch will be at 11:30 am on Tuesday, August 9th at Salato Deli at 36 N. Fountain Ave. in Springfield. All parishioners available during the day are invited to a pleasant luncheon together on Tuesday, July 12th. Please let Anita Beardsell, 937 390-6548, know if you are planning to come so, she can make plans with the restaurant.
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, August 10th, at noon on Facebook.
