Christ Episcopal Church Weekly Bulletin
November 25, 2022
From the Interim

Father Perkins writes a "Looking Out My Window"

Father Perkins writes a "Thinking Outside the Box"



Dear Christ Church Family,

Attached are the totals for October. As always, if you have any questions, please contact me or Amy.

Stefani Carroll, Treasurer

Advent Wreath-making Event

Kick off the Church New Year (Advent) at our annual Advent Wreath-making Event. Sunday, November 27 following the 10:00 service. Everything needed to make a fresh greenery Advent wreath will be available. If you have a wreath frame already, please bring it. If you would like to help provide greenery, please call or text Molly Stevenson: (229) 292-8215.
Stewardship Update
We have received 72 pledges as of Tuesday, November 21st for a total of $364,410
3 new pledges totaling $10,800
2 have previously given but not pledged totaling $5,800.
24 pledges stayed the same totaling $110,020
35 increased their pledge totaling $217,610 with an increase of $27,810
8 decreased their pledge totaling $20,180 with a decrease of $16,260 (making our overall pledge increase total $11,550)
We encourage you to give prayerful thought to your commitments for next year and to render your pledge by November 30th. That gives the finance committee support and insight as they anticipate our 2023 budget.
You can render your pledge by putting your card in the box in the narthex, mailing it to the office, or emailing Amy (books@christchurchvaldosta.org).
Live-stream Services
Sunday, November 27, 2022

Live-Streaming this week of the 10:00 service on November 27, 2022 will begin at 9:55 a.m. If for any reason we experience Technical difficulties with the Live-streaming, a recording of the service will be uploaded and a link sent to the congregation at a later time.

If you missed it, here is a video of the November 20, 2022 - Holy Eucharist Service.

Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the November 27, 2022 service.

A Link to the YouTube video that will begin Sunday, November 27th at 9:55 is available here.
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Live-stream booth construction continues.
As a part of the upgrade of our audio and video equipment, the rear pew on the College Street side has been moved to a temporary location in the annex. Construction has begun on the new media booth where our livestreaming ministry will eventually be located. Please be careful while navigating this area. Thank you for your patience. Here is a link to progression pictures.
Dave Clark Build for the Cure - Habitat House

Dave Clark Build for the Cure takes a break this week. The home is located at 740 E. Ann Street. Any time, talent or monetary donation is accepted. Thank you to everyone who has come out to help with the build.

The dedication for the house is now scheduled for December 10th. Help us celebrate the "Habitat Home for Christmas" with the family on December 10th.
 
Christmas Party & Parade Watching

All Episcokids (age 3-5th graders) are invited to attend our Christmas Party, December 3rd. We will meet at 4:30 at the Gabard building to pick out costumes and have a short practice. We will then head over to Grace Café for hot chocolate, cookies and fun while we watch the parade. Please let Keri know if your child/children will attend and/or if you'd like to volunteer to help! Everyone is invited to attend. 
Garden Guild will take a short break we will resume work on Monday, November 28 at 10am (new time). Meet at the Dave Clark cooking shed with your tools and gloves. Each Monday and Wednesday beginning at 10:00. We have much to do. All are welcome.
Children’s Church will take a short break from Children's Church on November 20th and 27th due to the school Thanksgiving Holiday. Please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. See you on December 4th.
Stitchers of Love
The Stitchers of Love are now meeting twice a month on the first and third Sundays in the Parish Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. We will teach anyone who is interested in learning to knit or crochet. The next meeting is December 4th.
Tuesday Night Bible Study

The Tuesday night Bible study led by Willa Valencia will be held on November 29th, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders on Williams Street. All adults are welcome. Please bring your Bible—any translation.
Sunday Evening Vespers - a group of Christ Church members meet on Zoom (2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays) at 6:00 p.m. to read the Compline Service, pages 127-135 in the Book of Common Prayer and for friendly conversation afterwards. The first and third Sundays of the month we will meet in-person, but will make an audio recording available after Vespers for those unable to attend in-person. To join the group and receive the link to the weekly gathering, contact Phyllis Hiers or call 229-563-2464.

Ever wondered what Vespers was all about? Here is an Audio Recording from November 20, 2022 available here.
Use Our ways to donate
We are utilizing VANCO Payment Solutions to safely and securely make your offering.

Christ Church now uses a free mobile app that makes it simple for you to make an online gift.
Download the free “Vanco Mobile” app and search for Christ Episcopal Church and then Valdosta, GA.

Or you can donate on our Vanco Online site, or by scanning the QR code above or our website donate page located here.

We now also have a mobile text to give number simply text your gift amount to 844-928-4938 and then follow the instructions on your phone to complete your donation.

Thank you for your continued support of Christ Church.
Birthdays
November 27 - December 3, 2022

29 Phyllis Holland, Martin Holland
1 Jason Reynolds
3 Delrick Bradley

Anniversaries
November 27 - December 3, 2022
27 Dan Coleman & Carolyn Eager Coleman,
Paul & Molly Stevenson
30 Dennis & Patricia Marks
1 Brad & Ann Burnette

Contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday or Anniversary
Remember in Your Prayers

Kathy Armstrong, Max Bontrager, Jimmy Carroll, Caty Carter, Robert Church, Allan Dear, Janet Dickman, Asher Geddings, Sam Greneker, Karen Gunter, Iris Hall, Allison Halvorson, Cheryl Hatcher, Tommy Hatcher, Buddy House, Amy Hudson, Peter Ingeman, Michane James, Doug Mayer, Laurie McCall and the McCall Family, Terry McDonald, Monty Miller, Keri Mock, Laura Paine, Della Richards, Debbie Richardson, Jane Rigby, Richard Rigby, Leigh Roberts, Blair Schneider, Nancy Patterson Stone, Burt Tillman, Jude Tillman, Jim Tranthem, Jerry Tyson, Katie Mae Warren, Nancy & Ron Zaccari
Clergy and Staff of 
Christ Episcopal Church

Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Father David Perkins, Interim Priest
church office (229) 242-5115
mobile (434) 956-9054

Kim Dudley, Parish Administrator
church office (229) 242-5115
 
Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616 

Sue Ellen Rumstay, Director of Music
church office (229) 242-5115

Issa Young, Choir Master
church office (229) 242-5115

Charles Whiting, Director of College Ministry
church office (229) 242-5115
 
Chris Rutland, Joel Williams
Co-Directors of Youth Ministry
church office (229) 242-5115

Keri Wilkin, Director of Children Ministry
church office (229) 412-5630

Elise Sandbach, Director of Preschool
(229) 460-4738

Christ Church uses Vanco Payment Solutions for online giving. Download the Vanco Mobile app, text to give 844-928-4938, or scan the QR code below. Thank you for your support.
email us at office@christchurchvaldosta.org
website: www.christchurchvaldosta.org
229.242.5115 or bookkeeper at 229-242-0616
Christ Episcopal Church is part of the 
Diocese of Georgia.