Thursday, July 6, 2023 - Finding Rest for Our Souls

From Fr. Oswald

Dear Friends in Christ,

Summer is traditionally a time to rewind, and take in a deep breath of fresh air. It is a time to unburden and take rest. The gospel reading this coming Sunday says:

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Mathew 11:25-30

Those are such inspiring words for Jesus Christ. Jesus invites us to take his yoke and

learn from him. For he is gentle and humble in heart.

As you take your rest this summer, remember that the heaviest burden we carry can

be handed over to Jesus who has promised to give us true rest.

What are the heavy burdens in your life? What dead weights are you carrying around?

Jesus is ready free you from those burdens.

Have a fun-filled and restful summer,

Oswald+

In Our Prayers

Intercessory prayer is at the heart of a Christian community.

Please offer your prayers for the following people.*

Especially Now for parishioners: Julie Davis and family, Molly Canary, Fred, Delmenhorst, Jeremy Meyers (RIP), Mary Meyers and Family, Bill Foote, Sonja Pavlik

Especially Now for family and friends: Jacqueline Michelle Smith (RIP, sister of Julie Davis), Jeff Jones,(friend of Andy McKinley), Fr. Mike Hammer (RIP, friend of George Marek, Jeff Evans & Andy Stillman)

Long Term for parishioners: Chris Binder, Cindy Jensen, Gordon Hostler, Barb Larkin, Catherine Davidson, Pam Eversfield, Chris Binder, Dave Honecker, Karol Rehm, Martha Vogel, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun

Long Term for family and friends: Richard Morgan (father of Paula Stone), George Kashou (brother in law of Sandy Kashou), Jill, John H. (friend of Julie Thauer), Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), Ann, Cameron (friend of Julie Thauer & John Andritsch),Wyatt Woods (great nephew of DeDe Pitrof), Greg Carter (cousin of Fred Delmenhorst), Dave Altick (cousin of Kitty Sturrock), Ian (friend of Willette Knopp), Christopher & Cindy (relatives of Ira Leidel), Katie & Gabe Benavides (daughter and son-in-law of Diane & Jack Holzman), TajMahal Dirbas (mother of Sandy Kashou), Danial Oakley (nephew of Sandy & Bob Kashou)

Homebound: Grace Haydon, Fred Delmenhorst, Joanne Smith

Serving in the Armed Forces: Teo C. Garcia (brother of Jennifer Garcia Jetton) Jacob Vogt (nephew of Bridget Elliott), Charlie Kobussen (son of Denise & Tim Kobussen), Billy Manger and Tanner Plomb (nephews of DeDe Pitrof), Matthew Herbstreith (son of Tom Herbstreith), Anthony Oakley (nephew of Sandy & Bob Kashou)

Parents Expecting: Abigail & Ricky Lupp (daughter of Penny Cruse)

This Sunday's Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Douglas James McGarvie and Lois Seeger McGarvie by the Watson family.

Birthdays Next Week: Roman Sevenich, Bridget Hagen, Mary Meyers, Melanie Hinchey, Beau Davis, Liam Hagen, Erik Mast

Anniversaries: Ann & Don Allen, Chris & Tom Binder, Cathy Martin and Jerry Braun, Jill & Steven Haberman, Pat & David Bubacy, Beth & Ted Durant

Thanksgiving: for the birth of Zoey Caroline Bitter to parents Jessica & Jay Bitter (grandaughter to Penny Cruse)

Thanksgiving: for the recent wedding of Timothy (Tim) Daniel Chmiel and Kiera Lea O’Keefe.

*If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List:

email Fr. Seth and Heidi Behlke. You must have permission from the person you are adding. Include your relationship to the person and, if you are willing, a brief reason for the request which will be shared with the clergy and prayer team. This helps to create a connection to the person prayed for beyond simply their name and will be kept strictly confidential.

**Please let Heidi know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary.

Sunday - July 9, 2023

Outdoor Service weather permitting

8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service

9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing. Held in the garden weather permitting

*This service is also live-streamed on YOUtube

and on the Christ Church website.

Just to be sure we don't run out of chairs for our guests,

feel free to bring a folding chair from home!

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Serving This Sunday: July 9, 2023

8:00 am Service

Greeter/Usher: Denton Jones

Acolyte/Reader: Jill Haberman

9:30 am Service

Vestry Greeter: Jeff Evans, Dolly Grimes

Ushers: John Hinchey, James Hinchey

Newcomer Host: Sarah Gottlieb

Lector: Youth Prayer Reader: Youth

Eucharistic Ministers: John Hinchey, Sarah Gottlieb, Rob Draper

Sidewalk Chalk and Untouched Sidewalks!

will be waiting for you on Sunday morning in the Kid-friendly zone of the church garden! If you you have creative and wiggly little ones, join us on the north end of the garden.

If this Christ Church garden plant caught your eye last Sunday...

and you correctly identified 'Queen Anne's Lace' but wondered if it was an intentional part of the garden design, you may have what it takes to be part of our Landscape and Garden Care Crew!

See Betsy Head or Paulie McCown for details!

In our FORUM Archives:

• FORUM 05-21-23 Christ Church Legacy:

Who was on the Land Before Us?

• FORUM 04-30-23 Steve Paulson - Bridging Science and Spirituality

• FORUM 04-23-23 Dr. Jerald Mast Key - Factors Driving Polarization in the U.S.

• FORUM 03-12-23 Sojourner Truth House - Through the Years

• FORUM 02-26-23 Rev. Amy Heimerl - Inside Hope - finding the child inside

Outreach Cat says:

THANK YOU!

Thanks to the overwhelming support by dozens of parishoners, the Outreach team delivered 51 filled backpacks to All Peoples Church on Monday, more than we've ever sent. The All Peoples staff were very grateful for your generosity.

THANK YOU!

Thank You to all. 135 meals served on June 19.

Next date: July 19

URGENT NEED:

Canned pasta sauce

Canned pasta: Ravioli, Spaghettios,

also:Spam, Tuna Helper,

and Black- eyed Peas

Due to the higher than normal family count (65-85) the last 4-6 weeks. All Peoples Pantry could use our help. Please donate!

NEW Volunteer Opportunity for all!

Pantry Help needed

All Peoples Church Pantry distributes food on Wednesdays 11-1pm.

Brian needs help during that time.

Please email Brian at if you are available.

Don’t forget to sign up for the summer feasts

which will be handled via email for the summer.

Please contact Kathy or Denise

Featured Feasts for JUNE - JULY

Soul Food Dinner – plenty of spots left!
BBQ and pool party

Click here for details

Check out our new thermometer in the Good Shepherd room

and help put us over the top.

From the church office:

Updating your address!

If you have recently moved, please make sure the church has your contact information so we can stay in touch. Contact Heidi Behlke with any changes. Thank you!

Week 6: Summer Creation Care: Communicating faith and climate

12 weeks of Questions to Ponder and Act Upon

As Christians, God calls us into a journey of sacrificial, transformative discipleship in order to become more like Christ. To respond faithfully and compassionately to the suffering caused by the climate crisis is to participate in this journey. One of the most effective ways to encourage other people to care for climate is by sharing your own climate “testimony.” Communicate the values you hold as a person of faith and share how caring for our climate strengthened and helped deepen those values.

Questions to ponder and act upon:

1 Share a story of a time when you heard or experienced something surprising or captivating about caring for our climate/creation. How was it interesting to you? What changes did you make after experiencing or learning about it?

2 Share how caring for creation and climate has affected your relationship with Christ Church or your local community. In what ways were those relationships enriched? Were new connections made?

THIS SUNDAY!

Handing Down

the Faith Sundays

are designed to encourage deeper understanding of and more engagement with the liturgy for children. The clergy will offer brief explanations and invite children to participate and observe in specific ways. All children of any age and ability are welcome to participate as they feel comfortable.

Next Month's Theme:

Joy Mast and "All about TREES!"

Family Creation Club!

Please join us, Tuesday, July 11th at 6 PM and every 2nd Tuesday of the Month. Hosted at the Urban Ecology Center by the children's ministry and the Green Team.

Sunday school and staffed nursery have ended for the season. Feel free to use the church nursery yourself as needed. For outdoor services, there will be a self-serve wiggle area in the garden for kids who need to move around safely

Sing with us! or

Ring with us!

Thanks for your consideration: Contact Maureen McCabe if you'd like to try us out!

Check Air Quality: fire smoke.ca

Walk-Run Club

Tuesday Mornings at 7:30 am

meet at red door (office entrance) of church.

Reach out to Maureen McCabe, Betsy Head, Maggie Dietrich or Kari Foote with questions!

Bike to Church/Blessing of Bikes recap:

On behalf of Team Wellness, many thanks to Betsy Head for coordinating the Bike to Church/Blessing of the Bikes with Father Seth, Father Oswald and Deacon Nancy. We had 19 bikes (including one scooter) participate in the blessing!

Many thanks to all of you for biking/scooting to church :)

Thanks to Ira for the photo!

Check out New Titles!

Visit our shelf in the J.T. room, Lending Library Just sign out a book on the clipboard and enjoy a good read!

NEW RECIPE:

Summer Nicoise Salad

Recipe here

Monthly Book Suggestion

Wellness

Reads... for kids: Weathering the Storm by slumberkins

and for adults:

The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly

The U P S I D E :

Try These Quick Stretches to Ease Sore Muscles at Work

Stretching isn’t just something to do before a gym workout or a long run. It’s an important way to keep muscles flexible, healthy, and strong.

Meetings: next meeting time and date to be determined. Team Wellness is seeking a new chair or two new co-chairs. If you’re interested in leading our efforts, please reach out to Kari Foote or Father Seth.

Future Posts from Team Wellness:

Mary Kay Anderson, Kari Foote, Betsy Head, Deacon Nancy Hills, Susan LaBudde, Maureen McCabe, Lisa O’Brien

Summer Patio Open!

CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays

Every Thursday at Lyn Slater's home -

6350 N. Lake Dr. WFB at 4:30 pm

Christ Church Ladies Connections is open to all women at Christ Church. Please join us on any Thursday that works for you. No need to RSVP, just come when you can. We'd love to see you!

N/A beverages available; wine $3.

Additionally, during most weeks in the summer, Lyn receives flowers from a friend's farm. They will be outside her front steps for people to take some home or give to others. Bring a container if you would like to make an arrangement on the spot!

If you would like to receive the group email which is sent weekly, please contact Kathy Stanford with any questions.

Join a BOOK Group:

Mondays on zoom

Christ Church Women’s Book Study Group

NEW BOOK:

Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words

by Brian McClaren

Purchase/Preview it here:

WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited (anytime)

WHEN: Mondays from 9:15 – 10:15 AM (optional social hour beforehand at 9:00), and every Monday thereafter

WHERE: On zoom

Zoom link HERE Password: “study”

Meeting ID: 837 0526 9913

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click to Contact The Rev. Mary S. Trainor

Men's

Book Group

led by

Greg Bell

Do I Stay Christian?:

A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned

by Brian D. McLaren

Contact Greg for information.

See below for other ongoing opportunities for connection. (Book Groups, Evening Prayer, Wednesday Contemplative service...etc).

Weekday Services

Centering

Prayer

Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

Join us through ZOOM for a short session of Lectio Divina followed by 15 minutes of Centering Prayer.

Lectio Divina: listening to a short passage, often from a psalm, and then, without comment, sharing the words or phrase that spoke to you.

Centering Prayer: a gentle, silent prayer in which individuals often use their own 'sacred word' to which they return when their thoughts wander - as thoughts always do. Beginners most welcome!

ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting here

Meeting ID: 827 8771 3769

Passcode: CENTER

Wednesday AM Contemplative

Eucharist

Service

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:40. A short retreat in the middle of the week. So many of us are searching for a bit of peace in our busy lives. Even a few moments of deep connection with God, ourselves, and others can profoundly recharge us for the journey.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays there will be an opportunity in the Chapel for the laying on of hands and healing prayer. contact Fr. Oswald with any questions

Wednesday + Thursday Evening Prayer

Wednesday and Thursday - 5:30pm

To call into Evening Prayer, call 312 626 6799

Type in Meeting ID 847 2947 4435

Passcode: 019453

The service is a beautiful expression of peace and calm at the end of the day and lasts only 20 minutes

On ZOOM: Join the meeting here

Newcomers are especially welcome.

Email Randy Dean if you're interested!

Around the Community

Download the latest Martha & Mary newsletter here

eWeekly Broadcast submissions

Please email both Julie Thauer and Heidi Behlke. As always, submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays to make it into the Thursday e-Weekly Broadcast for that week.

Please note:

Heidi Behlke manages the parish calendar and building use for events and keeps track of prayer requests, as well as accepting pledges and donations for special projects.

Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events in the eWeekly Broadcast and prints the weekly Sunday bulletins and special services.

Christ Church Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Worship

Jesus asks to love our neighbors as ourselves. In this spirit, we ask you to observe these protocols:

• Masks are welcome and optional

• For now, protocols for programs containing kids 4K and younger will follow the lead of WFB Schools.

• We will continue to ventilate the space with fresh air.

•We strongly encourage vaccination for all those who are eligible and we encourage the unvaccinated to wear a mask for their own protection.

• As always, our virus response will be subject to change based on new variants and other factors.

Continue to watch this weekly newsletter for the most recent updates and changes.

The clergy are available by email:

The Rector - Fr. Seth Dietrich at seth@christchurchwfb.org or

The Associate Rector - Fr. Oswald Bwechwa at oswald@christchurchwfb.org.

In the case of a pastoral emergency,

contact Fr. Seth at 414-630-6143 or Fr. Oswald at 414-750-7165.

The church office is open Monday - Thursday from 10am - 3pm

Please call ahead, 414-946-3368, if you need to see someone in person. Staff may be contacted by email throughout the week.

Email Heidi for parish administration issues such as membership, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling, as well as for business and giving or pledging questions anytime or by phone on Wednesdays.

Email Julie for communication issues such as the e-Weekly Broadcast newsletter, the Sunday Bulletin, media, website or anytime or by phone on Thursdays in the office.

Email Alex for building and grounds issues

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