November 20, 2022

Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.

We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING

God's love.

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

you can mail in your pledge, 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 (masks welcome)

In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM (masks welcome)



We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)

"Gazing Upon Icons"

Sunday, November 20 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Chapel

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a class on the icons in the Chapel of the Beloved Son. We will engage in a meditation and devotion practice of praying with the icons with Scripture reflection. This class will begin at 9:15 AM and will be held in the Chapel – access to the Chapel is by following the hallway from the parish offices.

An Advent Contemplation: "Holy Disruption: Discovering Advent in the Gospel of Mark"

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM

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

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

This study by Rev. Tracy S. Daub addresses how the themes of Advent are present in the Gospel of Mark. Mark does not have stories of angels, births in cattle stalls, or even a baby Jesus. He wants to see the work of God immediately. The word "immediately" is used by Mark a lot. What were the life circumstances for Mark's community that needed an immediate intervention by God with no time for Jesus to be born and grow to adulthood?

"Our House"

Sundays ~ 9:30 AM ~ Library in Education Bldg.

Whether it is a combination of aging parents, angsty teens, troublesome tots, killer careers or maybe even an overambitious DIY project, mid-life often means many competing priorities. We can have it all, just not all at once and all on our own. Come explore the word of God, discuss your journey, deepen your relationships and maybe gain some clarity and peace.

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

Fall "Bag It for Manna" Food Collection

Help us fill the Mayflower on November 18!

We are collecting nourishing non-perishable food items for Manna Food Pantries. Please drop off your contributions at the church by Thursday, November 17. Thank you for your contributions!

Bridging the Gap

Our neighbors without homes are in great need of new or used clothes (especially men’s), socks, washcloths, and toiletries – including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, and hand cream. Donations can be left in the boxes labeled 'Bridging the Gap' in the back hallway of the church offices. Please click here for more information on how to help.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Advent Wreath Making

Sunday, November 27

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 3

Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 4

ECW Bake Sale

Sunday, December 11

MAKE YOUR 2023 PLEDGE TO CHRIST CHURCH

If you have not had an opportunity to send in your pledge, you can do so at the link here, mail the card to the church that you received several weeks ago, contact Tim Heindl, or fill a card out at church or in the Parish Office.

FALL “BAG IT FOR MANNA" COLLECTION

Help us fill the Mayflower on November 18!

We are collecting nourishing non-perishable food items for Manna Food Pantries. Please drop off your contributions at the church by Thursday, November 17. Thank you for your contributions!

THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY ECUMENICAL SERVICE

Sunday, November 20 ~ 5:00 PM ~ St. Michael's (21 N. Palafox)

The Parish Office will be closed

Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving.

ADVENT WREATH MAKING

Sunday, November 27 ~ 9:30 AM

On Sunday, November 27 at 9:30 AM, Children & Family Ministries is hosting an Advent Wreath Making Event. The Advent Wreath is lit every Sunday morning in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The candles symbolize hope, faith, joy, and peace. Please join us as we come together to create memories and ways to keep faith at the center of your holiday season. 

SAVE THE DATE FOR BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!

~ Saturday, December 3 ~

Santa is coming to Christ Church! Saturday, December 3, come have breakfast with Santa, get ready for the holiday season with special crafts and games, and have your picture made with Santa! There will be two breakfast seatings — 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Tickets are $5 per person and include breakfast.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR

THE ECW BAKE SALE!

~ Sunday, December 11 ~

Calling all bakers! We will need lots (and lots) of cookies, cakes, and pies for the annual ECW Christmas Bake Sale. Drop off your treats on Friday, December 9 in the Parish Hall. A sign up sheet will be available on the information table in the Parish Office. Questions? Contact Bake Sale Chair, Allison Mitchell.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

All young adults are invited to meet on Tuesdays at Odd Colony Brewing Company (260 N. Palafox).

PRIMETIMERS

Wednesday, November 16 ~ 1:30 PM ~ Parlor

If you still want to participate in the survey, copies are located on the information table in the Parish Office. Please return your survey to Kelly Heindl in the Parish Office.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, November 17 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor

Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

Saturday, November 19

8:00 AM ~ Library

(2nd floor of the Christian Ed bldg)

The Rev. Dr. Michael Hoffman

"Buen Camino: The Rector's Pilgrimage" 

All invited! ~ Please make reservations here.

ADULT EDUCATION OFFERING: "GAZING UPON ICONS"

Sunday, November 20 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Chapel

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie for a class on the icons in the Chapel of the Beloved Son. We will engage in a meditation and devotion practice of praying with the icons with Scripture reflection. This class will begin at 9:15 AM and will be held in the Chapel – access to the Chapel is by following the hallway from the parish offices.

NEW ADULT EDUCATION CLASS BEGINNING

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

An Advent Contemplation:

"Holy Disruption: Discovering Advent in the Gospel of Mark"

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM

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

This study by Rev. Tracy S. Daub addresses how the themes of Advent are present in the Gospel of Mark. Mark does not have stories of angels, births in cattle stalls, or even a baby Jesus. He wants to see the work of God immediately. The word "immediately" is used by Mark a lot. What were the life circumstances for Mark's community that needed an immediate intervention by God with no time for Jesus to be born and grow to adulthood? This will be the topic for discussion this Sunday in Room 31 of the Education Building or by Zoom.

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) REGISTRATION FOR NEW YEAR

The Outline of Faith in our Book of Common Prayer asks the question “Through whom does the Church carry out its mission?” Our answer is “The church carries out its mission through the ministry of all its members.” EfM will enrich your spiritual life and support you as you discover and live out your ministry. How can you best use your gifts and talents? EfM is designed for lay people with big questions and a hunger to better understand our faith. We join together weekly to study Old Testament, New Testament, church history and theological thinking in a four year program but you only commit to one academic year at a time. The seminar builds fellowship, understanding and a sense of how God is working in your life. Registration for our new year ends December 14, 2022. We will meet on Tuesday evenings in the Parlor, 5-7:30 PM, beginning January 10, 2023. Tuition includes the 2022-2023 Reading and Reflection Guide. For additional information, contact Pam Tanner.

THE PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND

celebrates

"The 50th Anniversary of Music from The 70's

With a Touch of Symphony"

Saturday, November 19 ~ 7:30 PM ~ Saenger Theatre

Christ Church’s “Ensemble in Residence”, presents their next concert on Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 PM for our BIG DEBUT in Pensacola’s historic Saenger Theatre!  The concert features music of Stevie Wonder, Elton John, The Eagles, ABBA, Jimmy Buffet, and many more, with guest soloist Frances Michaels firing up her fiddle on “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”! Feel free to dress up in your favorite GROOVY 70's attire with us! The cost of admission is FREE! However we do ask for non-perishable food donations for admission, which will be greatly appreciated by the Manna Food Pantries.

An offering of Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola 

A MORNING OF SILENCE:

The Great ‘O’ Antiphons of Advent

Seven Prayers ~ Seven Titles

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,

and they shall call his name Immanuel, which means 'God with us.’”

Matthew 1:23

 Saturday, December 3 ~ 10-11:30 AM

 The Chapel ~ Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church 

75 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze

Prepare your heart for an opening period of Centering Prayer, followed by an Advent Musica Divina, a sacred listening, reflecting, and responding to the ‘O’ Antiphons. These chanted prayers cast light on Mary's rejoicing over the gracious acts of God to Israel that are being fulfilled through her.  A second period of Centering Prayer will allow us to rest in God’s presence. Reserve your space at centeringprayerpensacola.com. For more information contact Carol Lewis.

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

8:00 AM – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.

9:30 AM – Sunday School for 4 years old through 5th grade. The Nursery is available for our young children during this time as well.

• Nursery – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.

• Godly Play – Pre-K 4’s thru 3rd graders return to the Godly Play Room with a new season of stories and activities. In Godly Play, children learn the stories of our faith while playing, crafting, and exploring. A snack is offered. The Godly Play room is on the second floor of the Christian Education building. Running a little late? Just follow the footprints!

• Journey Through the Bible – 4th and 5th graders have started a brand new journey and are having a blast with trivia, games, and some pretty big goals for the year! "Journey Through the Bible" is a two year curriculum that tackles a Testament each year. This year is all about the Old Testament. This class is full of biblical adventure with a few treats, hands on activities, Bible Jeopardy, Trivia Treasure, prayer, and growth. The 4th and 5th grade room is on the second floor of the Christian Education building, at the end of the hall. Running a little late? Just follow the footprints!

10:30 AM – Children are always welcome during service at Christ Church. A "Kid's Korner" with books, quiet activities, and art has been created for you to use at the entrance on Wright Street. During the service, children will leave prior to the sermon for their own lesson and return at the passing of the peace.

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

EYC ADVENT BOXES

During the month of November, EYC will be assembling and distributing boxes with Advent materials to our families with tweens and teens. It helps Christ Church to equip all of our families, whether or not they attend in person. If you have youth in middle or high school, see Tess to pick up your family box after church on Sunday, November 20. Any remaining boxes will be delivered by our teens that day. Email Tess if you are interested in helping deliver. 

EYC MORNING BIBLE STUDIES

Middle School Girls & Boys meet on Tuesdays from 7:00-7:45 AM

in the Church Undercroft. 

High School meet on Thursdays from 7-8 AM at Bagelheads.

Click here for the EYC weekly newsletter!

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 Office.

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.

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: Linda Nicks, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Sandy Brown, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Bruce & Meg Melvin, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Carolyn Butcher, Betty Lou Pyle, Sonya, Kelly Currin, Dylan Sims, Raider Byrd, Rob Wilmer. 

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Mitchell Harless, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, 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—Dick Grayson, Jim Stitt, Lily Wright—and anniversaries—Susan Woolf & John Carrell, Becca & David Schmidt.

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.

STAY CONNECTED