Father Hal Weidman began at Christ Church on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. We are excited to welcome Father Weidman as our new rector and his wife Michelle to Christ Church. We will have a reception for Father Hal and Michelle after the 10:00 service on February 26^th. Please join us in welcoming them to Christ Church.

Dear Christ Church Family,

I apologize for taking so long to get the year-end numbers to you in the email bulletin; family matters took precedence in December and January. Attached you will find the 2022 final numbers, as well as the January Totals. As always, please contact me or Amy if you have any questions.

Stefani Carroll, Treasurer

Live-Streaming this week of the 10 a.m. worship service on February 26, 2023 will begin at 9:55 a.m. If for any reason we experience Technical difficulties with the Live-streaming, a recording of the service will be uploaded and a link sent to the congregation at a later time.

If you missed it, here is a video of the February 19, 2023 - Holy Eucharist

Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the February 26, 2023 service.

A Link to YouTube video that will begin Sunday, February 26th at 9:55 a.m. is available here.

Garden Guild will meet on February 27^th. We will focus on the church grounds. The Garden Guild meets Monday and Wednesday from 10 - 12. More hardworking people are welcome to join us. Bring your gloves and tools.

Children’s Church will be held on February 26^th in the Gabard Building. Children aged 3 – 5^th grade are welcome to meet Keri Wilkin in the Children’s Classroom in Gabard. (This is the first classroom on the left in the preschool hallway.)

1Book1Diocese for Lent

Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom. 

Beginning Sunday, March 5th, following the 10:00 service, Molly Stevenson will lead the book discussion of the 1Book1Diocese book “Beginning to Pray” by Anthony Bloom. There are still some books available in the church office.

The Stitchers of Love are now meeting twice a month on the first and third Sundays in the Parish Hall from 4:00 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. We will teach anyone who is interested in learning to knit or crochet. The next meeting is March 5^th.

Tuesday Night Bible Study

The Tuesday night Bible study led by Willa Valencia will resume on February 28^th, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders on Williams Street. All adults are welcome. Please bring your Bible—any translation.

Sunday Evening Vespers - a group of Christ Church members meet on Zoom (2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays) at 6:00 p.m. to read the Compline Service, pages 127-135 in the Book of Common Prayer and for friendly conversation afterwards. The first and third Sundays of the month we will meet in-person, but will make an audio recording available after Vespers for those unable to attend in-person. To join the group and receive the link to the weekly gathering, contact Phyllis Hiers or call 229-563-2464.

Ever wondered what Vespers was all about? Here is Audio Recording from February 19, 2023.

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We now also have a mobile text to give number simply text your gift amount to 844-928-4938 and then follow the instructions on your phone to complete your donation.