RUMMAGE SALE:

Thank you to all who worked so hard on the rummage sale. We will give totals when we have it, but without all of you volunteers we could never make this work. Thank you again.

LINCOLN SCHOOL 8th Grade Graduation:

On May 21st, 2024, CEC will welcome 100 Lincoln 8th graders and 15 staff members to a celebratory breakfast to honor their graduation.Volunteers are needed to help welcome, provide table services, decorate and distribute treat bags. If you are interested, please contact Linda Day at 330-395-8818 or lindabday@aol.com. More information to follow.

Search Committee:

If you have thoughts to share with our Rector Search Committee, please write an email and send to: ChristChurchSearch44483@gmail.com. They would love to hear from you!

Next Rector Prayer:

O God, giver of all good gifts, look graciously upon Christ Episcopal Church as we seek our next rector to shepherd our parish family. Send your Holy Spirit to guide the Search Committee and Vestry that they may discern your will. Give them wisdom, patience, and open hearts as they consider candidates. Lead us to a faithful pastor who will preach your Word with truth, care for your people with love, and equip us for the work of ministry. Grant that Christ Church may receive a rector who will serve You and lead us closer to You through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Parish Choir Rehearsals:

The Parish Choir rehearsals are in the choir room on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. New members are always welcome!

A BIBLE STUDY, HEALING AND PRAYER with Holy Eucharist is held each Wednesday at 10 am in the Chapel. All are welcome!

PRAYERS NEEDED

We have learned that Father Bob Linberg is having some health issues and has been put on the list for a kidney transplant. He is asking for prayers for healing and strength. If you are able, please keep him in your prayers. You can also send him cards to let him know you are thinking of him. His address is listed below:

Father Bob Linberg

16 Winch Hill Rd.

Swanzey, NH 03446

Bulletins:

The bulletins that we print out for the service each week is for your use. We do not need them back. You can take them home with you and put the announcements for the week on your refrigerator.

International Potluck:

There will be an international potluck on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Lynn Peteritis will do a presentation on her experiences traveling to China and Fr. Tom will give us a Kateri update. It is also Pentecost, so wear your red!

Here is the alphabet breakdown for food:

A-E last names: bring deserts

F-S last names: bring main dish (International favorite would be great!)

T-Z last names: bring veggie or your choice

Drinks will be provided. Let's have some fun and listen to our church family member and leader.

Spiritual Formation for Children:

Spiritual Formation for Children is held each week during the 10 AM worship service. We use the Montessori-based curriculum, Godly Play. Interested children (K-5) are welcome to join in the procession. Children return to the Sanctuary during The Peace so they may join their families for Holy Eucharist.

LINCOLN SCHOOL:

Just three weeks left for emergency food bags and regular school will be out for summer vacation. CEC volunteers pack them on Thursday afternoon. The number has now grown to 100.

Items needed:

• Macaroni & Cheese cups
• Spaghetti meal cups
• Peanut Butter crackers
• Fruit cups
• Juice boxes
• Cookie treats packets

Thank you so much for all you do.

Sunday, May 5 was the Last Alpha Class Until September, 2024

Over the past three months, we have done 9 topics of the Alpha Course, with breaks for Palm Sunday, Easter and Bishop John’s visit.



For the remaining Sundays of May, we have three other important celebrations already scheduled:

• May 12 is Mother’s Day
• May 19 is Pentecost with a pot luck and a presentation of Lynn Peteritis’ China trip.
• May 26 is Janet Gladd’s 100th Birthday celebration at Church.

After that, we move to our outdoor Chapel services.

So, we decided to reschedule the final segment of the Alpha Course (focused on the work of the Holy Spirit) until September, 2024.