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Our current worship schedule is as follows:
7:45 AM Indoor Worship, Masks are Required
9:00 AM Outdoor Worship, Masks are Optional
10:30 AM Indoor Worship, Masks are Required, Reservations are Required, and the service will be live streamed. You can access our reservation site here.
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A great way to help us reach our $10,000 goal for RIP Medical Debt is to share the link to the CEC RIPMD page on your own Facebook page. This helps your friends and neighbors see what you are doing and gives them a quick and simple way to navigate to the CEC page and donate. Once you are on the CEC page on RIPMD, just scroll down to the “Share on Facebook” link and follow the instructions there. It is quick and easy. |
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ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE PETS IS COMING UP! |
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CEC's annual blessing of the pets is coming up Sunday, October 3 at 4:00 PM outside of the sanctuary.
Bring your pets on leashes or contained for safety reasons; or, if you're not able to bring your pet, bring their picture! All pets are welcome! Each pet will receive a treat bag and a Pet Blessing Certificate.
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September 19, The Gift of Praise
It wasn't the stereotypical relationship between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law. When we met, I was 17. Today, she is 100. "She is far more precious than jewels," although she wouldn't say so.
She not only taught Sunday School, she created a girls club to develop relationships when their peers were competing. She sewed outfits for them, "working with willing hands," and created musical programs to present to the congregation to develop their self-confidence.
I can't count how many nieces, nephews, family friends and unknown others she housed. Not just housed but mothered during their time of isolation. Talk about "opening her her hand to the poor and reaching out to the needy."
She was a gymnast at the famous Venice Beach in Southern California where she "girded herself with strength and made her arms strong." Her husband was a state legislator, "known in the city gates," and had "a seat among the elders" in their church.
Ironically, she was ultimately abandoned by the very people who saw her righteousness "up close and personal." Her children did not "rise up and call her happy," and her husband did not "praise her."
Sadly, not all righteous women are as revered as the woman of Proverbs 31.
"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates."
My former mother-in-law, who I believe will ultimately be among the first, in life was the servant of all. Are we striving to be the greatest, or are we content, as Jesus told his disciples in Mark 9, 'to be first by being last of all and servant of all'?
Questions for reflection:
Who has inspired you to serve others? Tell the story of someone in your life who mentored or taught you to serve the world.
What are the characteristics of servant leadership? Why is this model different from other forms of leadership with which we might be familiar?
Cathy Clement is the Past President of the TENS Board of Directors, a retired nonprofit fundraiser, and a member of All Saints in Pasadena, California.
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Don't forget you can give online at www.cectx.org OR you can mail your check to 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
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“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above…” – James 1:17
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If you would like to submit a prayer request please click the image above |
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Prayers for peace for the Schrock family who mourn the tragic loss of their mother, Kim, and youngest child, Peyton; Jim C. and his family who mourn the recent loss of their beloved wife and mother, Julie; prayers for comfort and strength for the family of Dan P., especially his daughter Marilee, as they mourn his loss; for Baer, Anne, James B., Sue B., Reny, Laurie Mac., Jeff B. Sr., Mary Kay, Mike F., Chip, Macy, Sarah G., Aaron, Joyce M., Craig L., Jil, Pat H., Arthur E., Yvette, Rick T., Juli, Judy G., Joan & Larry E., Cindi, Angela, Frank W., Stennett, peace and healing in our nation; wisdom, strength, and purpose for all leaders and medical workers in communities where Covid cases are rising.
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Discipleship Group - This group meets every Sunday at 6:00 pm. It includes study of the Sunday service gospel readings and is open to anyone wishing to participate. Please contact Bill Sterling at sterling.william@sbcglobal.net for more information. |
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Our Tuesday Book Club will be reading The Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy by Alexander Schmemann. It can be ordered on Amazon. It's pricey but some used books are still available. We'll be meeting back at the church next Tuesday (10:30 AM to Noon in the library (stone building)) so bring your book with you if you have it by then. Please wear masks and remember we will be adhering to CEC COVID guidelines. Hope to see you there! Questions, please contact Mary Wybenga at EJayW@msn.com or at 303-850-7347.
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Please join us for Sunday Worship:
7:45 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist Service
9:00 AM Outdoor Holy Eucharist Service
10:30 AM Indoor Holy Eucharist Service
Please visit our website (cectx.org) for more information on our reservation system, mask policies, etc.
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Attention Children, Youth and Families!
Christ Episcopal Church will soon resume in-person Sunday school and youth group activities. Our new rooms are looking great and we are ready to welcome back our youngest parishioners. As we begin to rebuild our programs, we will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month. Roots (6th-12th grades) will begin on Sunday, September 19. Crossroads (4th-6th grades) and Kids Kingdom (3 years old- 3rd grade) will resume on October 3. Masks will be required for all students and volunteers. We look forward to having your children Come Grow With Us!
How can you help?
Kids Kingdom/Crossroads Volunteers:
Curriculum Committee - We will meet on Saturday, September 11 @ 10:00 AM in the Family Life Center to plan lessons for October-December.
Supplies - Help us clean out our supply closet and put together supplies for upcoming activities. Contact Brielle Giard at ceckids@cectx.org to volunteer.
Sunday School Volunteer Teachers/Helpers - To be in compliance with Safeguarding God's Children requirements, we need 2 adults per classroom on Sunday mornings. All lesson plans and supplies will be provided to volunteers. Please visit the Sign-Up Genius to select your dates, HERE.
Roots Volunteers:
Sarah Martinez and Sherrie Hill will send notices to families when extra chaperones are needed for Roots events. If you are not on our Roots mailing list for students 6th-12th grade, please contact Sarah Martinez at drsgmartinez@gmail.com.
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Crossroads (4th-6th grades) and Kids Kingdom (3 years old-3rd grade) will resume on October 3! Masks will be required for all students and volunteers. We look forward to having your children Come Grow With Us!
Kids Kingdom/Crossroads Schedule
October 3 & 17 @ 10:30 AM
November 7 & 21 @ 10:30 AM
December 5 & 19 @ 10:30 AM
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Roots (6th-12th grades) will begin on Sunday, September 19! Masks will be required for all students and volunteers. We look forward to having your children Come Grow With Us!
Roots Schedule
September 19 @ After the 9:00 service
October 3 & 17 @ After the 9:00 service
November 7 & 21 @ TBD
December 5 & 19 @ TBD
Check out the Online Resources Page here for ways to stay involved!
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All third party events held at the church are listed here. For parents, if at the church campus while the event(s) is taking place, children should be supervised by a trusted individual, as Safeguarded personnel / volunteers will not be present. |
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Christ Episcopal Church | 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | 512.267.2428 | www.cectx.org
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