Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God,
and everyone who loves the parent loves the child.
By this we know that we love the children of God,
when we love God and obey his commandments.
1 John 5:1-2
For Our Mothers
Every human being has a mother. Many societies insist that a person’s identity is derived from their mother and her mother, going back for generations. Some people do not know who their birth mother is because of death, estrangement, or adoption. Some of them are fortunate to receive care from another woman whom they call mom or stepmom. Some women long to be a mother and physically cannot. Some women become surrogate mothers through a variety of life circumstances.
History credits Anna Jarvis with the tireless pursuit of Mother’s Day. The apostrophe is significant because Jarvis emphasized that each child should honor their individual mother. Jarvis honored her mother, who only saw four of the 13 children she bore live to adulthood. But when the annual commemorations began to take on a commercial edge, she actively campaigned to have the date removed from the calendar. Her negative opinion of all commercialization was evident in an editorial she wrote in 1912: “A printed card means nothing except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world. And candy! You take a box to Mother—and then eat most of it yourself. A pretty sentiment.”
Motherhood in the Bible is remembered in many ways. One of Eve’s first two sons kills the other. Jacob fathered thirteen children by four different mothers. Moses’ mother hid him in a basket by the riverbank and when he was discovered his birth-mother became his nursemaid and Pharaoh’s daughter became his mother! The most famous mother in the Bible is Miriam (Mary) of Nazareth who conceived Jesus with the help of the Holy Spirit.
For all of the powerful stories of mothers in the Bible, patriarchy seems to win out. Both the Biblical record and history push mothers to the margins. In many places, mothers had no rights to discipline or protect their children right up into the 20th century. Today many mothers are doubly burdened by expectations of homemaking and bread-winning.
I encourage your reflection this Mother’s Day weekend. Be joyous and gentle. Not everyone will celebrate; not everyone has a mother around to be grateful for. I thank God for my mother, Ann, for Anna Jarvis, and all the women who have been a mother to me. May we learn by their example and be strengthened by their care!
Peace,
Mark +
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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We learned today that Camilla Parrott is putting her house in Chester on the market. She sends her Easter Greetings to all and would love to hear from her Eastern Shore friends.
Drop her a note;
Camilla Parrott
c/o Sedgwick Williams
3 Park Place
Gwynn Oak, Md 21207
410.265.9906
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE
Each SUNDAY at 9:30AM
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This Sunday's Worship Service
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Please pray for: Lorraine Aaron, Al Athey (RIP), Anne Barr, Bill, Louis Brutto, Joan Cammarata, Chris, Mary & Chad Clapsaddle, Margie Conlin, James Cox, Bob & Laura Dean, Deny, Jackie Dick (RIP), Robert Doak (RIP), Mike Faulkner, Susan Fralic, Eddie Garback (son of Ed & Bette), Glen, Carol Holland, Chalk Jewell, Katie LaMaire, Bishop George Macko (RIP), Molly Mays, Sharon McCain, The McIntosh/Shepard Family-Ali, Quinn, Cameron,Tom Mendenhall, The Nelsons, Camilla Parrott, John Perkins, Geoff Price (RIP), Paul Ray, Mike Robertson, Lynne Wilkins, Bob Willis, Jack Wright
Prayer Requests can be sent to prayer@ccpki.org
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Christian Formation
This week we are looking forward to Pentecost and the power of the Holy Spirit. Everyone is invited to pick up a Pentecost Windsock kit on Sunday, May 9th or May 16th to take home and make. We are than inviting you to bring them to church on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd to help celebrate this special day.
Peace,
Miss Lisa and Winnie
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Directions for Pentecost Windsock
Cut out the Dove, representing God the Holy Spirit, and glue it onto one of the pieces of red construction paper. Feel free to add a few a few golden rays around the Dove.
Create a cylinder out of Red Construction paper. A cylinder shaped box of oatmeal was helpful here as I wrapped the paper around it to create the size I wanted. Staple the edges together, adding a bit of tape at the top and bottom to make it a little more secure. Then attach a piece of yarn to the inside of the top rim, to use for hanging the windsock.
Cut out the flames that represent the fruits of the Holy Spirit and tape the flames to the bottom of each piece of ribbon, making sure they are secure. Then tape each one to the inside of the bottom rim of the Dove topper.
Make sure to fly your windsock in a space where you can be reminded of the power of the Holy Spirit!
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Save the Date
Sunday, May 16th 11:30am
Please join the Living Water church family as they celebrate and say goodbye to Liz Sheffey. Liz is moving to Alabama to be closer to her family.
Click HERE for more information.
Or email
If you have any questions, please contact Grace Sammarco – 631-926-4964
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Pause Ponder & Pray -- Easter Edition
Join with your friends as we meet the Resurrected Jesus who lives among us now. The Zoom format is simple to use and we can offer technical support. No prior knowledge or experience needed, just bring yourself. One hour, once a week, with friends.
All are welcome!
Topic: Pause Ponder Pray
Time: Tuesday Evening at 7:00 PM (Weekly until May 25)
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Volunteers needed to help perform church audit. The Finance Committee is looking for 2-3 parishioners to help with an audit of the church finances this year. No experience is necessary, but the ability to balance a checkbook is helpful. A commitment of 6-8 hours is required. If interested, contact Brenda in the office, or Cary Gates at 443-481-0914.
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Broad Creek Cemetery
Service of Remembrance
The Service of Remembrance will be held on
Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm
at
Broad Creek Cemetery
370 Romancoke Rd
Stevensville, MD
All are welcome!
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Sign up Now for Fall
EfM Class
Every one of us is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ministry. We start in September and meet once a week until May. As lay people we face the challenging task of interpreting the richness of the church's faith in a complex and confusing world. We need a theological education that supports our faith and teaches us to express our faith in day-to-day events. The EfM program is preparation for the ministry to which we all are called. EfM is a four-year program: Old Testament, New Testament, History, and Theology.
We are now recruiting for the Fall where we will do bot Zoom and In-person meetings (we hope for in person!). For more information, please contact one of our mentors: efm@ccpki.org
Adele Sadiq (410-924-3313), Bluette Blinoff (610-212-6366), Ann Sieracki (302-547-5692), or Connie Clark (502-235-9674)
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CECDS News
CECDS is in the process of registration for school year 2021-22. We are offering classes 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for school year 2021-22. We have a few opening s in our 3 day Nursery class and in our 3 day Full day Pre-K class. The morning Pre-K class is at capacity.
Scholarship applications are available upon request. We are beginning to offer in person tours of the school. Please call the school at 410-643-8248 or email at cecds@verizon.net for an appointment.
Lisa Oesterling, Director of CECDS
410-643-8248
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Ways to Support Christ Church
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Electronic Giving: Click Here
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Text to Give by texting CCPKI to 73256
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Bank: Have your bank send a check or make an ACH transfer
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By Check: CCPKI 830 Romancoke Rd. Stevensville MD 21666
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COVID Vaccine Clinics next week
Beginning on Tuesday, 4/27, and through Saturday, 5/1, the Queen Anne's County Department of Health will be hosting a Mobile Vaccination Unit through a partnership with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The MVU will be located at the Kent Narrows Center (the old outlets), 59 Piney Narrows Road, Chester, MD.
Links are available below for you and your staff to register for appointments to receive the 1st dose of a COVID vaccine. The unit will be administering the Moderna vaccine to anyone 18 years of age and older. The unit will return 28 days later to administer the 2nd dose of the vaccine. Links will be provided to register for those appointments as well.
These links should only be shared with residents of and/or workers in Queen Anne's County. Thank you! We are looking forward to this opportunity to get our residents and workforce vaccinated!
Tuesday, 4/27, 9a-1p
https://www.marylandvax.org//reg/6079129264
Wednesday, 4/28, 11a-3p
https://www.marylandvax.org//reg/9921640422
Thursday, 4/29, 8a-12p
https://www.marylandvax.org//reg/2694272109
Friday, 4/30, 2-6p
https://www.marylandvax.org//reg/9269193079
Saturday, 5/1, 9a-1p
https://www.marylandvax.org//reg/1629937970
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