April 16, 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)

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING:

Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus

beginning Sunday, April 16 ~ 9:15 AM

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

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

In the introduction to this study by Amy Jill Levine, she writes of the people who lived at the time of Jesus – "Pretty much everyone agreed that miracles occurred; the question was what they signified." For those early Christians the miracle stories were significant, enough that they were passed from one group to another until finally being passed down and used in the gospels. What significance might they have for Christians in the twenty first century? That is the major question Professor Levine addresses for this eight-part study. For more information, contact Dick Hooper or David Starling.

"Pouring into Our Parents" (POP)

Sundays ~ 9:30 AM ~ 2nd floor of the Christian Education Bldg.

Children & Family Ministries offers a parenting class on Sunday mornings and welcomes parents with newborn babies to high schoolers. This class, Pouring into Our Parents (POP), meets at 9:30 AM in the Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The class will begin with a series on what a gospel-centered parent looks like. Discussions and readings hit on family codes, discipline, trust, times of suffering, hope, and grace.

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

Parish Picnic

Sunday, April 16

Youth Sunday

Sunday, April 23

Baptismal Sunday

Sunday, May 28

JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC & GUEST SUNDAY!

Sunday, April 16 ~ following the 10:30 service

Great Food ~ Children’s Activities ~ Live Music

The Parish Picnic & Guest Sunday will be held on Sunday, April 16 following the 10:30 service. Bring a friend! Please wear your casual clothes for services. The menu will include fried chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, and drinks. Our special musical guest will be Joseph Knight, son of the Rev. David and Jennifer Knight. **Please note there is no Parish Breakfast that day!**

ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADUATES!

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

please contact Tess by Sunday, April 16 so that we may recognize them on Youth Sunday.

Save the date — Youth Sunday is Sunday, April 23!

HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH

Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth

May 28, 2023 — The Day of Pentecost

Please contact Kelly at the Parish Office to make preparations.

PRIMETIMERS

Wednesday, April 19 ~ 1:30 PM ~ Parlor

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, April 20 ~ 9:00 AM ~ Parlor

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

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

Saturday, April 22

**Please note date change!**

8:00 AM ~ Parish Hall

"The Disciples after Easter"

led by our own Paul White

All invited! ~ Please make reservations here.

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. Contact Kelly Heindl to learn more or join an acolyte team.

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING:

Signs and Wonders:

A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus

beginning Sunday, April 16 ~ 9:15 AM

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

In the introduction to this study by Amy Jill Levine, she writes of the people who lived at the time of Jesus – "Pretty much everyone agreed that miracles occurred; the question was what they signified." For those early Christians the miracle stories were significant, enough that they were passed from one group to another until finally being passed down and used in the gospels. What significance might they have for Christians in the twenty first century? That is the major question Professor Levine addresses for this eight-part study. For more information, contact Dick Hooper or David Starling.

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

PARISH PICNIC ~ April 16

Youth are encouraged to bring a friend to church as part of our evangelism focus.



YOUTH SUNDAY ~ April 23

Contact Tess if you have a senior graduating from high school who would like to write and read a reflection of their faith journey during the services. We will also need youth to read and acolyte. Please let Tess know ASAP if they want to participate!

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: Ruth Harris, Chad Eyer, Chuck Riley, Jean Karadin, Joan & Paul White, Kathi Wright, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Amy Barton, Jenny Linke Jones, Richard & Diane Hahner, Sarah, Kenneth & Trace Manning, Scott Harbison, Mark Sprayberry, Andy Steczo, Brantley, Mike Perry, Judy Holmes, Hal Major, Debbie Turner, Kelly Currin, Dylan Sims, Rob Wilmer. 

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, 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, 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—Emma Morrow—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.

STAY CONNECTED