Christ Church Chronicle 4-14-24

April 14, 2024

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OUR PARISH MISSION

Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.

We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING

God's love.

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

you can mail in your pledge or place in the Sunday offering,

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

In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM

We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)

Bishop's Forum

Sunday, April 21 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Bishop Kendrick in the Parish Hall for a special Sunday formation class on his annual visitation to Christ Church Parish.

New Adult Christian Formation Offering beginning Sunday, April 28

Church Words: Decoding the Church Words We Use into Everyday Language

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall as we explore various church words we use frequently.

Adult Christian Formation Offering

God the What? What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God

by Carolyn Jane Bohler

Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM

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

The second of the Ten Commandments tells God’s people never make an image for the purpose of worship. Yet, the scriptures include metaphors (word pictures) describing ways God’s presence is experienced. This week’s discussion focuses on the reading from chapter one, “Bringing New Meaning to Old Metaphors.” If you are interested in participating or want more information about this book, contact Dick Hooper or David Starling.

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

Ministry Opportunities & Ways to Serve

What does it mean to be the Church? The Church is not a building, but a community of people and there are many opportunities where you can share your gifts within our community. How is God leading YOU to serve in new and exciting ways at Christ Church? For a full list of ministry descriptions, please click here; for volunteer signup form, click here.

Host Ministry

Hosts welcome visitors and parishioners to Christ Church on Sunday mornings before the 8 AM service, 9:30 AM formation hour, and 10:30 AM service. Hosts provide directions to various locations to aid in navigating our church campus, creating a welcoming experience. Contact Krista to be part of this ministry.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bishop's Visitation

Sunday April 21

Choral Evensong

in Memoriam Kenneth A. Karadin

Sunday, April 21

Youth Sunday

Sunday, May 5

Baptismal Sunday

Sunday, May 19

BISHOP'S FORUM & VISITATION

Sunday, April 21 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Bishop Kendrick in the Parish Hall for a special Sunday formation class on his annual visitation to Christ Church Parish.

CHORAL EVENSONG IN MEMORIAM KENNETH A. KARADIN

Sunday, April 21 ~ 5:00 PM

On Sunday, April 21 at 5:00 PM, the Christ Church choir will sing Choral Evensong, one of the oldest and most beautiful liturgies in the Anglican tradition, in memory of Organist & Choirmaster Kenneth A. Karadin, who served Christ Church Parish from 1977 to 2017. The Parish Choir will be joined by the Perdido Brass and members of the Pensacola Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Evensong will feature music commissioned by Christ Church during Ken’s tenure, along with Anglican Chant, the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D by Herbert Brewer, Responses by Richard Shephard, and congregational hymns. A festive reception will follow Choral Evensong. Please come take part in this celebration of a rich life and ministry, and invite a friend!

ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADUATES!

If you have a senior who is graduating from high school this spring,

please contact Kelly by Friday, April 26 so that we may recognize them on Youth Sunday.

Save the date — Youth Sunday is Sunday, May 5!

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING

BEGINNING SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Church Words: Decoding the Church Words We Use into Everyday Language

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall as we explore various church words we use frequently.

HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH

Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth

May 19, 2024 — The Day of Pentecost

Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING

Wednesday, April 10 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Library

MOM'S BIBLE STUDY

Fridays at 8:30 AM ~ Library

The Mom's Bible Study is open to all moms as we meet for a time of fellowship and study to grow in our faith. We meet at 8:30 AM in the Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. Join us from now until the end of the school year as we focus on Brene Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection. Contact Rev. Katie for more information.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Saturday, April 13 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Library

We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Library. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard.

ST. LUKE’S CHAPTER MEETING

Tuesday, April 16 ~ 10:00 AM

at the home of Bonnie Benz

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 16, 10:00 AM, at the home of Bonnie Benz, 4350 Gusty Terrace. Please RSVP to Marcia Sevold.

PRIMETIMERS SPRING SOCIAL

Wednesday, April 17 ~ 1:30 PM ~ Library

***Please note date change!***

The Primetimers will have a Spring social on Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30 PM in the Library.

We hope to see you there!

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFERING

God the What?

What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God

by Carolyn Jane Bohler

Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM

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

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

For current newsletter, click here.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

CHRIST CHURCH POPs

Join Christ Church an Episcopal community in Pensacola, Florida for POPping sermons and conversations. Here we will share the Preaching Of the Parish as well as conversations with People Of the Parish and Partners Of the Parish. Each week we will alternate between past sermons and interviews. If you would like to know more about Christ Church Pensacola, you can visit our website at www.christ-church.net. You can also join us on Sundays at 10:30AM Central Time via YouTube and Facebook.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547

CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS

Christ Church nametags are back! To request yours, please sign up after services on Sundays in the Parish Hall or online here. Nametags may be picked up in the Parish Hall the Sunday after your request is submitted.

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 Hall.

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.

BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

FOR THE PARISH FAMILY

We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Chronicle. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Parish Hall. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.

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: Mary Stitt, John Chason, Frankie Hodnette, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Ceil Reese, Bette Boddy, Marian Hughes, Don Meyer, John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan White, Chuck Riley, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Janice Barthel, Craig Carlson, Ella Blümlein, Rustie Hubbard, Kim Peterson, Eli Samuel, Sharon Terrell, Tracy White, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer.

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Blake Busse, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Pierce Fiveash, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Austin Ordway, 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 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.