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Apparently we aren’t finished with John who baptizes, or it could it be that maybe John is not finished with us…

This week a very similar story from the Gospel of John. We hear again the cries of the baptizer preparing a way for the one who is not him.

We know a bit about who John the Baptizer is not. He is not Elijah, not a prophet, definitely not the messiah. I love he is crystal clear about his vocation, his call. What’s his job and what isn’t.

If only we could be as clear about our call. No matter the outcome, remembering this is how we are prepared to greet the one who came, who comes and is always coming.  

In the 3rd week of Advent we light a pink candle on the Advent wreath. A time to rejoice as the Epistle tells, Rejoice, give thanks without ceasing.

Rejoice and repent can we do both. I think we can! 
 
We have received over 90 pledges! And those who have pledge have increased their pledging by at least the suggested 10%. Such wonderful news. There are many of you we have not yet heard from …
we pray you will make your pledge this week so that we might best prepare for 2021. Please read this message from Charryse Bigger
co-chair of CCP finance committee regarding our pledge campaign.

Dear Christ Church Family!
I miss all of you so very much and am looking forward to seeing you all again in person when we get to our new normal!

I am writing to you all today about our 2021 financial situation. Friends, we are calling a new rector in 2021. What an exciting time for our community and our church! We are calling a new shepherd for this parish that will lead us forward on our new paths of growth. Our vestry has called a diverse committee to cast a net wide and far to find our new spiritual guide. 

This is where we need your help.

As a community we have not yet stepped into this process in a prayerful and meaningful way when it comes to our stewardship. I have a unique perspective on this due to my role as Co-Chair of our finance committee and as a member of the Rector Search Committee. While our current pledges have been given with what is clearly the utmost prayerful consideration, we simply do not have enough of them. As of today, we are at less than half of our total pledges compared to a year ago. 

I am asking you to pray over what you can give to this parish and then pledge your support.

As we call our new rector to join us in our spiritual growth , we need to ensure that we can fairly compensate this new member of our flock. Without knowing we have the parish fully and financially behind us, we do not have the full flexibility to choose the best candidate for us moving forward. We will have the flexibility to choose the best candidate that we can afford. Is this how we put our best foot forward?

Parish family, you are needed. Please. Pray over your gift, give freely, and please give with an open heart. 

Charryse Bigger

Ways To Give!
  1. Pledge now for 2021 at pledge.ccparish.org
  2. Online Giving This safe and flexible option is the easiest way to give at Christ Church! https://onrealm.org/ccparish/Give
  3. Text to Give Text ‘CCPARISHGIVE’ and the $ amount you want to give to 73256. Click the Link. Complete your Gift.
  4. Mail a Check to PO Box 447, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
1060 Chandler Road, PO Box 447, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
503-636-5618