August 6, 2023

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

In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM



We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)

Adult Christian Education Offering

Bad Girls of the Bible & What We Can Learn from Them

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

“She Looked Back,” could have been an epitaph printed on the pillar of salt which encased the body of Lot’s wife. While running with her family for safety from a fire which was engulfing the city and her family home, she turned around for one last look and entombed in salt. Why? What had she done wrong? There is one short sentence about her in this story of “Sodom and Gomorrah” told in Genesis 19. Yet, she has a notoriously bad reputation. The author’s intended lessons will be the topic for class conversation this Sunday.   

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

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.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Kickoff Sunday

Sunday, August 13

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 13

Christ Church Women's Retreat

September 22-24

JOIN US FOR KICKOFF SUNDAY! ~ Sunday, August 13

Sunday School classes for both youth and adults

& the Parish Breakfast resume!

PARISH BREAKFAST ~ 9:00 AM ~ Parish Hall

$5.00 per person/$15 max per family

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Sunday, August 13 ~ at both services

The first day of school is just around the corner and Christ Church wants to help your family start this year off right with our annual Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 13! Following the announcements, students of all ages are encouraged to bring their backpacks and come to the front of the church to have their backpack blessed. We also invite all of our school teachers to be present for a special blessing!

Save the date!!

CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN'S RETREAT 2023

"Retreat, Re-Center, Renew"

September 22-24 ~ Beckwith Camp & Conference Center

CHRIST CHURCH CHORISTERS REGISTRATION

NOW OPEN!!

Registration is now open for the Christ Church Chorister program! Rehearsals are slated to begin Wednesday, August 23. Junior Choristers (Grades 3 – 5) will rehearse from 3:30-4:30 PM and Senior Girls (Grades 6 – 12) will rehearse from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Choir Room. Based on registration numbers, the two groups may be combined for a rehearsal from 3:30-5:00 PM, if necessary. The final rehearsal schedule will be clearly communicated to chorister parents.

Christ Church Choristers is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music and will utilize the RSCM Voice for Life curriculum, allowing motivated choristers to achieve recognition for their musical achievements. In addition to instruction in singing and music theory, Choristers will also receive training in the history of sacred music and liturgy. There is no cost to participate in Christ Church Choristers. The Choristers join the Parish Choir at the 10:30 AM Eucharist on the first and third Sundays of each month, as well as the Christmas Eve 6:00 PM service and Easter Day 9:00 and 11:00 services. In the future, the Choristers will also join the Parish Choir for Choral Evensong and Lessons & Carols services. The Christ Church Chorister Registration form may be found here.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30 PM

Odd Colony

Starting in August, we meet at Odd Colony at our new time: 6:30 PM. Come join us for conversation, fellowship, and Bible Study on the Book of Amos (no preparation needed). Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, August 2 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parish Hall

The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM. The August book discussion will be Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

Attention new date!!!

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

Sail into the Sunset with the Brotherhood ~ Pensacola Bay Ferry

Friday, August 4 ~ Meet at 6:45 PM;

Cruise 7-8:30 PM

750 Commendencia St.

All invited — no reservations necessary! $25 per person at dock or purchase early at www.pensacolabayferry.com. Drinks and snacks available for purchase on board.

CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING

Wednesday, August 9 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Parlor

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Saturday, August 12

9:30 AM ~ Parlor

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

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, August 17 ~ 9:00 AM ~ Parlor

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

Attention 6th—12th graders!!

JOIN AN ACOLYTE TEAM!

Acolytes are “ones who help” and are important individuals that make worship possible on Sunday mornings. From serving as a torch bearer that shines the light of Christ to being a server who helps prepare the Lord’s Table, there are many ways to be part of the team. Any 6th-12th grade youth can become an acolyte, serving roughly one Sunday a month. Click here to learn more or join an acolyte team.

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

Bad Girls of the Bible & What We Can Learn from Them

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM

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

“She Looked Back,” could have been an epitaph printed on the pillar of salt which encased the body of Lot’s wife. While running with her family for safety from a fire which was engulfing the city and her family home, she turned around for one last look and entombed in salt. Why? What had she done wrong? There is one short sentence about her in this story of “Sodom and Gomorrah” told in Genesis 19. Yet, she has a notoriously bad reputation. The author’s intended lessons will be the topic for class conversation this Sunday.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

(Sunday) School’s out for the summer! Sunday School returns this fall but join us all summer long for Children’s Chapel during the 10:30 AM service. The Nursery is always open during the 8:00 and 10:30 AM services for infants through 3-years-old. Join us for some faithful, summer fun on Sunday morning!

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

Stay tuned for coming events!!

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

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: John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elizabeth Woolf, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan & Paul White, Chuck Riley, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Evy, Linda Hobratschk, Melanie Smith, Michael, Karen, Steve Corman, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer. 

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, William Harper, 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—Brandi Lane, Monica Sherman—and anniversaries—Meg & Bruce Melvin (37 yrs), Pam & Dave Tanner.

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