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April 21, 2021
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021 will be the last Healing Service for the spring and summer seasons. We will be meeting in the church. Our Healing Service will resume in September. Please contact Mother Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org with any questions.
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The jury handed down its verdict in the Chauvin trial yesterday while I was reading Evening Prayer in the Church. I had gotten a heads up from a friend that the results of the trial were imminent, and I correctly guessed that a quick deliberation probably meant he had been found guilty. As I was praying the Lord’s Prayer, the breaking news banner popped up and confirmed: guilty on all three counts.
I understand there was cheering in some places, and I get that. It was the outcome I wanted, but I didn’t feel like cheering. The death of George Floyd was horrendous and magnified because of the videos that swept across the country, showing his terrible and slow death. We all know that Floyd’s death was like fresh tinder on the smoldering fire that is racial tension in this country. It never seems to go out; it only goes dormant for a while. Every so often, something happens that causes the inferno to rage again. Instead of cheering, I suppose I felt relief, and that troubles me.
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Please join us for in-person worship in the Christ Church tent each Sunday for BCP 1928 Worship at 8:00 am, Family Worship at 10:20 am, or Rite I Worship at 11:15 am. All rules for safe gathering will be followed, including wearing masks, maintaining 6 feet of distance between members of different households and limiting the overall group size.
The 8:00 and 11:15 am services are open to all who come, so pre-registration is not necessary, but we ask that you call the church office Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, or Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, to sign up for the 10:20 am Family Service.
Drive-Through Communion will begin immediately at the conclusion of the Livestream service, at approximately 10:15 am and conclude at 11:15 am. All are welcome to join us there. Please wear your masks and if you have dogs, bring them along for a blessing and a treat, too!
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The Lottery Is Open for Weekly 9:15 AM Worship in Christ Church |
Every Sunday, we offer online worship from Christ Church at 9:15 am, which you can watch on the Christ Church website at https://ccfssi.org, the Christ Church Facebook page at HERE and the Christ Church YouTube page HERE.
We also have socially-distanced, in-person seating for this service and encourage you to enter our lottery for the first seats available.
Call 912-638-8683, Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 am -5:00 pm, or Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, to get your name(s) on the list. You will be called in advance, if your name has been chosen to attend on a particular Sunday. Safe social distancing between groups will be observed and masks must be worn.
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Evening Prayer
If you enjoy hearing Evening Prayer read, please look for it at 5:00 pm on the Christ Church Facebook page HERE. The Rite I bulletin for evening prayer can be found HERE. The Rite II bulletin for evening prayer can be found HERE.
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Flower Dedications for Worship Services |
We are now accepting requests for flower memorials for the beautiful floral arrangements on display during our Sunday worship services. Remember a loved one and give glory to God with a gift of flowers. Please contact Ethel Horton at ethhorton@comcast.net or call her at 912-634-8327 for more information.
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Graduate Recognition Sunday |
On Sunday May 2, we will be recognizing our graduating high school seniors and college students during our 9:15 am online worship service. If your child or grandchild will be a 2021 graduate, please contact Julie Hancock at julie@ccfssi.org with the name of your graduate and information about where he or she went to high school or college and at any post-graduation plans. We would also like a photo of your graduate, to share with the parish. Please send in your information to Julie by Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
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Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 9 and this year, we’d like to honor our mothers with a special musical tribute during our online morning worship service, at 9:15 am that day.
We would like to show photos of all of our beautiful mothers and the women who have been like mothers to us. If you have photos that you would like to add to the album of images we collected in 2020, (and will be showing again this year), please send them to Julie Hancock at julie@ccfssi.org, by Thursday, April 29, and we will include your mother in a special Mother’s Day visual presentation. If possible, please share your mother’s name with your submitted photos. (Names will not be shown during the visual presentation, but will be listed in the service bulletin, for which you will receive an email link.)
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Wednesday Men's Study Group |
The Men's Study Group, which meets on Wednesday mornings, at 10:30 am, is reading The Screwtape Letters Study Guide: A Bible Study on the C. S. Lewis book, The Screwtape Letters, by Alan Vermilye. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Bill Abbate at drfwa@comcast.net to get ZOOM sign-in information.
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Season of Easter Devotions |
Forward Movement is offering 50 Easter reflections this year, written by Father Scott Gunn. Most days, the reflections are rooted in the assigned scripture readings of the Episcopal Church. Weekday readings come from the Book of Common Prayer for the first week of Easter and Lesser Feasts & Fasts 2006 after that. Sunday readings come from the Revised Common Lectionary (chosen from among years A, B, or C). To mix things up a bit, Musical Mondays are based on an Easter anthem or hymn. Throwback Thursdays offer reflections on some of the writings of church leaders of the first few centuries.
Join us for these Eastertide reflections at https://50days.org, as we proclaim the astounding Good News that Jesus Christ has triumphed.
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If you are a regular reader of the Forward Day by Day devotionals, you may pick up a copy in the church office during regular business hours Tues. - Thurs., 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, or Fri., 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. You can also find the devotionals online HERE.
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In addition to our weekly Family worship services at 10:20 am in the tent, Kidurgy continues to be available online each week, for our young worshippers, their families and anybody who would like a wonderful weekly lesson. If you're still interested in making your own Anglican Rosary, check out the instructional video from Mtr. Katie HERE.
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Christ Church Families on Facebook |
Families! Please join the Christ Church Families Facebook group to keep up with all the latest events and activities. Find us on Facebook HERE!
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Tour of Homes Outreach Campaign 2021: There's Still Time to Help! |
The ECW is well on its way to reaching this year’s goal of $30,000, thanks to you, fellow parishioners and friends. So far, you have generously donated over $25,000! THANK YOU! Now we’re in the homestretch and invite all who would like to help us reach the $30K goal (and perhaps surpass it) to contribute to this truly worthy effort.
We’re hoping to help as many of the worthwhile organizations that minister to our local community as possible. You can donate by mailing your gift to Christ Church ECW Tour Outreach P.O. Box 20292 St. Simons Island, GA 31522. Thank you for your support!
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Lawn Docent Needed to Greet Our Visitors |
With the arrival of spring and visitors to our grounds, the Docent Team has revived our Docents on the Lawn program. Please come join us! We set up in the tent from 2:00 – 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Working in two-person teams, we greet our visitors, answer questions, and sell cookbooks, history booklets, and other items. It is a lovely and fun way to get outside for a while, chat with our guests, and hopefully generate a little revenue for the ECW.
Each team has at least one docent who is familiar with the church history and historic area of the cemetery; greeters are friendly folks who provide a welcome and help with sales. Many greeters end up becoming docents after learning more about our history.
For more information contact Susan Garrett at 912-230-8566 or alnsusan@comcast.net. Additional docents and greeters are needed and welcomed!!
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Thank You for Your Ongoing Support of the Backpack Buddies! |
Week after week, the food keeps moving in the right direction - to the children who need it most, thanks so a small army of drivers, sorters and packers! Thank you all, for your hard work, donations and prayers.
All are welcome to “adopt” a Backpack Buddy at any time during the school year. A sponsorship for a child is $100, which will supply the youngster with weekend food bags for the entire school year. You may donate online HERE, (choose Backpack Program from the drop-down menu), or by check (just mail it to Christ Church, at 6329 Frederica Road St. Simons Island, GA 31522; memo line, Backpack Buddies).
If you have any questions about the Backpack Buddies program or are interested in joining the packing and distribution teams, please contact Susan Shipman at susanshipman920@gmail.com.
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Welcome to Our New Financial Administrator |
Tina Cathey has joined the Christ Church staff as our new Financial Administrator. She is replacing longtime Financial Administrator, Stan Kyker, who is retiring. Tina moved to the area in December 2020, from Etowah, Tennessee. She is originally from White Hall, Arkansas and was the Accounting Manager for Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home for 21 years. Tina and her husband Keith have three sons, Kyle, Jeffrey, and Jarrod. We welcome Tina to the Christ Church family and bid a very fond farewell to Stan! |
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We’re looking for some folks who would be willing to write their own ramblings this summer, to fill in for Father Tom, while he is away on sabbatical. If you’re interested in contributing, please contact Mother Katie at 912-638-8683 or at katie@ccfssi.org for more information. |
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You may use the CCF website to make pledges, donations and payments for some activities. Just select "Giving" at the top of the CCF homepage. This brings you to the pay portal. The process is fast and easy and allows you to pay by credit or debit card or by electronic bank transfer. You may change or add new payment methods at any time. Contact: Glenn Queener, CCF Parish Administrator at 912-638-8683.
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Pastoral Care & Prayer List |
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Pastoral Care
Your pastoral care team is here for you! If you have a pastoral concern, a blessing you'd like to share, want to arrange a hospital or home visit, and/or receive Holy Communion, please contact Mother Ashton Williston at 912-638-8683 or ashton@ccfssi.org.
Prayer List
To amend our prayer list or to update the church on the condition of your loved one, please email Mtr. Ashton Williston at ashton@ccfssi.org or call the church office at 912-638-8683.
David Abell
Bob Budd
Beverly Burns
Oscar Covington
Zoann Covington
Jim Curran
Jackie Davis
Marie Dennard
Tom Dennard
Jack Erikson
Kurt Federer
Sydney Federer
Lynne Fox
Ron Garrett
Mark Jicha
Paul Hackenberry
Billie Huggins
Eileen Hutchinson
Ginny Jarrett
Mary Landen
Davi Langston
Jennifer Littlejohn
Ann Lowrey
Maryalice McDonald
Kelly Macjewski
Carlotta Martz
Jack Martz
Chuck Moore
Connie Moore
Katie Orrel
Pep Peppiatt
Jim Polezoes
Dale Pierson
Michael Principato
Willou Smith
David Somerville
Carolyn Stephens
Edith Tayloe
Douglas Turner
Kelly Valentine
Glenda Ward
Pat Wilkinson
Jennifer Willingham
Chamblee
Jack
Joseph
Virginia
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