News You Can Use
August 18, 2021
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COVID WORSHIP UPDATE FOR AUGUST 22, 2021
All clergy in Glynn County received an email on Friday morning, August 13, from the chaplain of the SGHS - Brunswick Hospital campus, pleading with church leadership to cease in-person worship for the time being. Our hospitals and our community are overwhelmed with patients who have COVID. In discussion with our Bishop, The Right Rev. Frank Logue, The Rev. Tommy Townsend, (Rector of Holy Nativity), and members of Christ Church COVID task force, we have decided to move forward with our Livestream 9:15 am service and Drive-Through Communion ONLY. We will not have in-person worship at Christ Church on August 22, 2021, and possibly for additional weeks.
This also means that we are postponing our groundbreaking celebration originally scheduled for August 22. We will reschedule at a time when we can truly celebrate safely.
Our livestream service will be available on Facebook and Youtube. We are extending Drive-Through Communion to 11:15 am.
We are praying for those who are sick in our community, those who are health care workers providing for the sick, and for the faithful who gather in Christ, as safely as we can through the trials of this pandemic.
Please help us try to curb the spread of COVID in every way we can. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time. If you have any questions about our COVID policy, please contact Glenn Queener at 912-638-8683.
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Rector's Ramblings - Encounters with the Divine |
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Finding Light in the Darkness
by Mother Ashton
As I have been reflecting on the divine encounters in my life, I keep thinking about the very first time I experienced the presence of Jesus for myself. During my formative years, I lived in South Bend, Indiana, a community that was ninety percent Roman Catholic. As you know, I come from a long line of Episcopalians, with three generations of priests in my family, one of whom is my father. It’s as if I inherited my faith. I was an acolyte, attended Sunday school, participated in youth group, was active in diocesan youth programs, and was on the diocesan youth council. Needless to say, the church played an important part in my life and was a second home to me. I knew about Episcopal traditions, what the liturgies entailed, believed to my core that I was a faithful Christian, oh, and that the Episcopal Church was the best faith tradition.
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Join Us Online at 9:15 am for Worship |
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Every Sunday, we will continue to 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 HERE and the Christ Church YouTube page HERE.
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Christ Church COVID Safety Guidelines |
The church office is temporarily closed to visitors and in-person worship is suspended, but if you have business at any of our buildings, we ask that you adhere to the COVID Safety Policy Guidelines below.
MASKS
• Individuals who are fully vaccinated, as well as those who are unvaccinated, are ALL required to wear masks at all times in the buildings.
DISTANCE
• There must be at least 6 feet of space between families/pods whether they are vaccinated or not.
SIGNING-IN
• All individuals are required to sign in when entering any of the buildings on our campus.
•The sign-in information should include the name of each person in your pod and the phone number of at least one person in your pod.
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Drive Through Communion - Sundays from 10:15 to 11:15 am |
Drive-Through Communion takes place on Sundays from approximately 10:15 to 11:15 am. There is no need to make a reservation. Cars should enter at the gate next to the mailbox on Frederica Road and exit onto Stevens Road. Please bring your four-legged friends, too. We have special blessings and treats waiting for them! |
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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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Evening Prayer Officiants Needed |
We currently have openings for officiants to read Evening Prayer for Wednesday and Friday evenings. Readings should be recorded in advance, at home, on your phone, and emailed to Glenn Queener, to be posted on the Christ Church Facebook page, on the appropriate evenings. If you are interested in being a part of this mission, please contact Mother Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org and she’ll tell you how to obtain the appropriate service liturgy and readings for each evening and will give you lessons on how to make the recordings.
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Flower Dedications for Worship Services |
We are 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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Altar Guild Servers Needed |
Worship services with Holy Eucharist could not be easily carried out without the careful ministrations of the Altar Guild. Our Altar Guild performs a myriad of tasks including caring for and preparing all linens and vessels used at the altar, setting up the elements of communion, preparing the altar vestments to coordinate with the liturgical seasons for regular Sunday services, as well as special events, refilling the candles, disposing of leftover communion elements according to tradition, cleaning and polishing all the silver and brass, and so much more.
If you are interested in helping with this vital Christ Church ministry, please contact Mtr. Ashton at ashton@ccfssi.org. We are looking forward to welcoming some new members to this team!
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Wednesday Men's Study Group Meeting Via Zoom |
The Men’s Study Group is now meeting via Zoom on Wednesdays, at 10:30 am. They are currently reading The Gospel of St. Thomas, translated and annotated by Stevan Davies.
For more information about the book or joining the group, please contact Te Turner at royteturner@gmail.com.
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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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Child-Centered Worship Goes Online! |
On Sunday mornings, beginning on August 22, 2021, a Child-Centered worship service will be available for our youngsters and their families on You Tube and Facebook. Mother Katie will post it by 8:00 am, but you may watch it whenever you wish.
We will keep you updated on when in-person services will be open again and ask you to pray for our children, as they go to school and move about in the community.
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Acolyte Training Postponed |
Acolyte training, originally scheduled for August 14 and 15, has been postponed until a future date.
Due to the rising numbers of the Delta variant and with a good number of our acolytes not eligible for the vaccine at this time, we have decided to postpone our acolyte training until the number of cases in our area decreases significantly. Stay tuned and we will set a new training for the future.
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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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Food Needed for the St. Athanasius Food Pantry |
Please help stock the St. Athanasius Food Pantry for the fall by bringing non-perishable foods to the Christ Church Parish House front porch. The items that they’re in critical shortage of are canned green beans, canned corn and full-sized boxes of cereal. Pasta, rice, dried pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, canned fruits , meats and soups would also be most welcome.
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The Angel Guild is Christ Church’s meal ministry. If you or a family member becomes sick, has had surgery, or a significant life change and are in need of a meal or if you would like to be a part of this ministry to deliver a meal to our parishioners please contact Stephanie Poole at wuggy@bellsouth.net
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Thank You for the Many School Supplies and Backpacks! |
Thank you for your tremendous response to the backpack and school supply drive for local children in Glynn County Schools! Thanks to your generosity, we have enough to supply dozens of youngsters with the things they need to get started with the school year.
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Christ Church Comforters Meeting Postponed |
The Christ Church Comforters meeting that was scheduled to take place on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 12:30 pm, has been temporarily postponed. Gay will email all members with a new date, as soon as it's determined. For questions or if you have any suggestions, please contact Gay Barron at gaylor61@gmail.com.
We welcome newcomers at any time, so please feel free to join us when we meet again. Don’t forget your masks!
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Backpack Buddies: The 2021-2022 School Year has Begun! |
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With the COVID numbers surging in Glynn County, the Backpack Buddies will resume following our safe packing protocols. Teams will be smaller, spaced apart and all participants must be masked. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available. Susan Shipman will coordinate packing days and times with the team members. Even with these stricter safety rules in place, we invite those who would like to help the program to join us. Just contact Susan Shipman at susanshipman920@gmail.com and she'll find the perfect spot for you.
You can also help the Backpack Buddies by "adopting" a young buddy. 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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Frederica Road Realignment Update |
From Jeremy Marquis, Program Manager for Christ Church, Frederica
On August 11, Glynn County was notified that the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) had suspended the permit for the Frederica Road work. The concern was about the historic nature, if applicable, of the ditch. The CCF consultant team has been coordinating with the Corps. The ditch is noted in our report, as the upland portion is to remain untouched.
The question appears to be related to the wetland portion. The USACE requested additional information, which the consultant team has been working on this week. We currently anticipate a delay of 2-4 weeks on the project, and we will let you all know when the project will resume. Thank you for your continued support and patience.
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Safeguarding Training Postponed |
Because we are not currently holding any in-person worship, classes or meetings at Christ Church, the Safeguarding class, originally scheduled for August 28, has been postponed. We will publish a new meeting date as soon as it's available. If you have questions, please contact Mtr. Katie at katie@ccfssi.org.
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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.
Alana Andrews
Allen Bowen
Danielle Brooks
Bob Budd
Beverly Burns
James Burns
Oscar Covington
Zoann Covington
Jim Curran
Jackie Davis
Marie Dennard
Tom Dennard
Jack Erikson
Kurt Federer
Sydney Federer
Lynne Fox
Ron Garrett
Walter Graham
Paul Hackenberry
Billie Huggins
Michael Hulett
Eileen Hutchinson
Ginny Jarrett
Tanya Johnson
Penny Jones
Mary Beth Keys
Mary Landen
Davi Langston
Jennifer Littlejohn
Sharon Longmire
Dorothy McClain
Maryalice McDonald
Kelly Macjewski
The Rev. Tom Martin
Carlotta Martz
Jack Martz
Chuck Moore
Connie Moore
Katie Orrel
Pep Peppiatt
Dale Pierson
Jim Polezoes
Michael Principato
Tommy Rowell
Willou Smith
David Somerville
Zack Taylor
Deric Tipton
Douglas Turner
Kelly Valentine
Glenda Ward
Jennifer Willingham
Blake
Chamblee
Dave
Joan
Joseph
Mary Susan
Virginia
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6329 Frederica Road Saint Simons Island, Georgia 31522 |
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