July 30, 2023

Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.

We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING

God's love.

There are three ways to give to the mission of Christ Church:

you can mail in your pledge, give online, or text GIVE to (850) 403-6673.

We experience God's love (Worship)

Sunday 10:30 AM service streamed on Facebook Live or YouTube 

Click here to listen to last week's sermon.

**An email is sent on Saturdays with links for Sunday worship and Christian Education.

In-Person services on Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

In-Person service on Wednesday at 12:00 PM



We embrace God's love (Study/Formation)



New Adult Christian Education Offering

"What's Behind the Hymns We Sing" led by Dr. Jason Hobratschk

Sunday, July 30 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Dr. Jason Hobratschk, our Director of Music Ministry, will be offering a class on "What’s Behind the Hymns We Sing". The discussion will include music and liturgical history as well as an exploration of a variety of hymns from The Hymnal 1982. 

New Adult Christian Education Offering

Bad Girls of the Bible & What We Can Learn from Them

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM ~ Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here

Meeting ID: 878 4884 3240 Password: 510649

Some of the short stories in the Bible are crammed full of social issues humanity is still confronting. The story about Joseph, Potiphar, and Ms. Potiphar in Genesis 39 is such a story. Sibling rivalry, slavery, wealth distribution, sexual harassment, women's rights, and abuse of power are only a small sampling of issues addressed. What one or a small group of Christians can do to diminish the negative effects of these problems in our society is the focus for this Sunday's class discussion.   

We extend the love of God (Outreach/Parishioner Support)

Summer of Service

For a full list of volunteer opportunities during our Summer of Service, please see below in newsletter.

Bridging the Gap

Our neighbors without homes are in great need of new or used clothes (especially men’s), socks, washcloths, and toiletries – including bars of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, and hand cream. Donations can be left in the boxes labeled 'Bridging the Gap' in the back hallway of the church offices. Please click here for more information on how to help.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Kickoff Sunday

Sunday, August 13

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 13

Christ Church Women's Retreat

September 22-24

PLEASE PARDON OUR PROGRESS

Our streaming equipment has experienced damage from recent lightning storms. We are in the process of repairing all three of our cameras. While the equipment is all on battery backups and grounded, we are looking into other ways to protect our system from electrical activity. We appreciate your patience as we continue to undergo repairs and fix our three cameras.

JOIN US FOR KICKOFF SUNDAY! ~ Sunday, August 13

Sunday School classes for both youth and adults

& the Parish Breakfast resume!

PARISH BREAKFAST ~ 9:00 AM ~ Parish Hall

$5.00 per person/$15 max per family

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Sunday, August 13 ~ at both services

The first day of school is just around the corner and Christ Church wants to help your family start this year off right with our annual Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 13! Following the announcements, students of all ages are encouraged to bring their backpacks and come to the front of the church to have their backpack blessed. We also invite all of our school teachers to be present for a special blessing!

Save the date!!

CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN'S RETREAT 2023

"Retreat, Re-Center, Renew"

September 22-24 ~ Beckwith Camp & Conference Center

CHRIST CHURCH CHORISTERS REGISTRATION

NOW OPEN!!

Registration is now open for the Christ Church Chorister program! Rehearsals are slated to begin August 23rd. Junior Choristers (Grades 3 – 5) will rehearse from 3:30-4:30 PM and Senior Girls (Grades 6 – 12) will rehearse from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Choir Room. Based on registration numbers, the two groups may be combined for a rehearsal from 3:30-5:00 PM, if necessary. The final rehearsal schedule will be clearly communicated to chorister parents.

Christ Church Choristers is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music and will utilize the RSCM Voice for Life curriculum, allowing motivated choristers to achieve recognition for their musical achievements. In addition to instruction in singing and music theory, Choristers will also receive training in the history of sacred music and liturgy. There is no cost to participate in Christ Church Choristers. The Choristers join the Parish Choir at the 10:30 AM Eucharist on the first and third Sundays of each month, as well as the Christmas Eve 6:00 PM service and Easter Day 9:00 and 11:00 services. In the future, the Choristers will also join the Parish Choir for Choral Evensong and Lessons & Carols services. The Christ Church Chorister Registration form may be found here.

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

"What's Behind the Hymns We Sing" led by Dr. Jason Hobratschk

Sunday, July 30 ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Dr. Jason Hobratschk, our Director of Music Ministry, will be offering a class on "What’s Behind the Hymns We Sing". The discussion will include music and liturgical history as well as an exploration of a variety of hymns from The Hymnal 1982. 

SUMMER OF SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Loaves & Fishes (sponsored by YACC) ~ Tuesday, July 25

Help prepare sandwiches to give out at Loaves & Fishes. Meet at Christ Church at 6:00 PM.

Ocean Hour Cleanup ~ Saturday, July 29

Clean up from 7:45-9:00 AM. All supplies are provided, please bring a water bottle and sun protection. Location: Pensacola Dog Beach – Dog Beach Lot 28.5 is located on the island’s east side

on Via de Luna, in the first parking lot past Portofino Towers (map).

To volunteer, please sign up here.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30 PM

Odd Colony

Starting in August, we meet at Odd Colony at our new time: 6:30 PM. Come join us for conversation, fellowship, and Bible Study on the Book of Amos (no preparation needed). Please contact Rev. Katie or Tess with any questions.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, August 2 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parish Hall

The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM. The August book discussion will be Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles. Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

Attention new date!!!

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

Sail into the Sunset with the Brotherhood ~ Pensacola Bay Ferry

Friday, August 4 ~ Meet at 6:45 PM;

Cruise 7-8:30 PM

750 Commendencia St.

All invited — no reservations necessary! $25 per person at dock or purchase early at www.pensacolabayferry.com. Drinks and snacks available for purchase on board.

Attention 6th—12th graders!!

JOIN AN ACOLYTE TEAM!

Acolytes are “ones who help” and are important individuals that make worship possible on Sunday mornings. From serving as a torch bearer that shines the light of Christ to being a server who helps prepare the Lord’s Table, there are many ways to be part of the team. Any 6th-12th grade youth can become an acolyte, serving roughly one Sunday a month. Click here to learn more or join an acolyte team.

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

Bad Girls of the Bible & What We Can Learn from Them

Sundays ~ 9:15 AM

Rm. 31 of Education Bldg. or by Zoom link here

Some of the short stories in the Bible are crammed full of social issues humanity is still confronting. The story about Joseph, Potiphar, and Ms. Potiphar in Genesis 39 is such a story. Sibling rivalry, slavery, wealth distribution, sexual harassment, women's rights, and abuse of power are only a small sampling of issues addressed. What one or a small group of Christians can do to diminish the negative effects of these problems in our society is the focus for this Sunday's class discussion.

THE NURSERY IS HIRING!

The nursery is growing and Christ Church Pensacola is hiring! College students looking for a job, teens wanting to earn spending money, adults or elderly that need a little something more, are all invited to apply for this part-time position that supports the Church Nursery. This job requires weekend work (as little as twice a month or as much as every week), the candidate to be or become CPR certified, and pass a background check. Pay is $20.00 per hour. Do you know of anyone that would be interested or like more info? The application is online here; send applications to Victoria. Questions? Contact Victoria Wright, Director of Children and Family Ministry, 850-432-5115.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

(Sunday) School’s out for the summer! Sunday School returns this fall but join us all summer long for Children’s Chapel during the 10:30 AM service. The Nursery is always open during the 8:00 and 10:30 AM services for infants through 3-years-old. Join us for some faithful, summer fun on Sunday morning!

STAY CONNECTED WITH

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY!

Children and Family Ministry (CFM) has two ways to keep our families connected with Christ Church during the week. CFM is on Instagram, @cckidspensacola, and shares what is happening on Sunday mornings & ideas for how to keep faithful conversations happening during the week. CFM also has a bite-sized weekly email with the "5 Things" our families need to know for the week – Sunday reminders, save the dates, and more. Would you like to be added? Email Victoria to be added to the list!

EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS

Stay tuned for coming events!!

UPCOMING DIOCESAN EVENTS

ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS

Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. The altar flowers are a memorial, a thanksgiving for an anniversary, a birthday, a new birth, or a thanksgiving for God's blessings. The donation is listed in the weekly bulletin. Forms to participate in this ministry are available here and on the information table in the Parish Office.

CARE IN COMMUNITY

Christ Church is here for you. There are many ministries to love and support the people who are the church. If you are interested in assisting with staying connected to our church family, please email Rev. Katie or call her at the Parish Office, 850-432-5115. It is easy to feel alone or disconnected, so reach out to one of the priests or someone at the church to say hello. Contact Rev. Katie if you or anyone you know has any needs. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our pastoral care emergency line to speak directly with one of the priests: (850) 462-5137.

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY

I. For Those in Need. Including the poor, the unemployed, the lonely, the hungry, the homeless, the abused, the sick and dying, and those who grieve. For those suffering in body, mind, or spirit—including Members: John Hunt, Joel Maddox, Elizabeth Woolf, Elaine & Bill Parker, Joan & Paul White, Chuck Riley, George Andrews, John & Gail LeRoy, Leonora Edwards, Susan Martin, Nancy Stafford, Laura Wolfersperger, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Linda Hobratschk, Melanie Smith, Michael, Karen, Steve Corman, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer. 

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, William Harper, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Austin Ordway, Gavin Harris Patterson, Kyle Roberson, Peter Shelton, Evan Valdyke, Wesley Valdyke, Jake Willstatter; and all those who serve this nation in harm’s way.

III. For All who have Died. May their souls and the souls of all the departed rest in peace—Jimmy Jones, Patsy Langhorne.

IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—Aaron Carr, Gregory Smith, William Smith, Joan White—and anniversaries.

To submit a prayer request, email prayer-request@christ-church.net and let us know if this is for the public prayer list or for our confidential intercessory prayer list. You may also fill out the prayer request form online at our website (found on the Pastoral Care page under “Ministries”). All published prayer requests on this list also go on the confidential intercessory prayer list. Please note that names remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks and on our confidential intercessory prayer list until you ask to be removed. Please resubmit your request if you or a loved one needs to remain on the list. This helps keep our prayers current. Names in bold print indicate new additions to the prayer list.

TRANSITIONS

The sympathy of the parish is extended to the family of

Jimmy Ellis Jones who died on 15 June 2023;

and to the family of

Patricia Patterson Langhorne who died on 18 July 2023.

STAY CONNECTED