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Dear Friends,
Plan to join Christ Church on Sunday, April 14th, for a Rite I service at 8 am with Holy Eucharist and/or for the Rite II service at 10 am with Holy Eucharist and music.If you cannot attend the 10 am service, join us virtually on Facebook Live as it is live-streamed. Those who do not have a Facebook can find the services on the Christ Church's website at www.christspringfield.org. All of Christ Church's media links are above on the right-hand side.
April's Adult Forum~Episcopal Things…
April 14 – Ask Rev. Michelle anything (about Episcopal things…) – Join us for an informal chat in the Parish Hall after the 10 am service, to answer everything you ever wondered about the Episcopal Church, and Christ Episcopal Church’s practices. You can submit questions anonymously in advance or just ask them as we chat. What color were the Lenten vestments, and why did they change? What’s with the big candle? All will be revealed!
April 21 – Getting started with Morning Prayer (or any of the other daily offices) – a brief introduction to the liturgy of Morning Prayer, and how to make the most of the offices in the Prayer Book.
April 28 – Updates from Province V – This year, Rev. Michelle was elected to serve as the clergy delegate to Province V synod, happening in April. Join us for an overview of what happened there.
Beware of scams.
We have learned that some fraudsters are pretending to be Rev. Michelle and asking for gift cards. Know that this is a scam. Rev. Michelle generally does not ask for gift cards for parish programs, and only uses her church email address (@christspringfield.org) to communicate parish matters. If you ever receive an email, and aren't sure if it is real, please call the church office before responding. We're happy to keep you safe!
Bible Study
Bring Your Own Bible Study will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm and will continue to take place on Wednesdays in Hollenbeck House. Join us for fellowship, insight, and maybe a little inspiration as we study the book of Genesis together. Feel free to bring your favorite Bible translation to read and discuss.
Christ Church Food Pantry
The April Drive-thru Food Pantry will be on April 17th, 2024. Volunteers are needed to help unload food, pack food, and help with customer service at approximately 8:15 am. Please contact either Brian Shelburne at bshelburne@wittenberg.edu, Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com, or Anne Randolph at annejrand@aol.com to volunteer.
GAME NIGHT!
All are welcome to join the We Should Do Something Group! They will meet at different locations once a month to play a variety of board and card games. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 18th, from 6-8 pm at Mother Stewarts, 109 West Columbia, Springfield, OH 45504. * NOTE: there will not be a food truck at Mother Stewarts~ so feel free to bring your own meal* Feel free to bring a friend or a game to share. If you have questions, contact Rev. Michelle at mboomgaard@christspringfield.org.
Procter Center Open House
Procter will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 20, from 3 to 5. It’s a great opportunity to see what they have to offer. Bring the friends and family! See what Procter can offer as a retreat and meeting space, as well as what it means to be a camper. Take in the grounds during one of our site tours, then enjoy dinner from the food trucks as you relax under our Pavilion, overlooking the 10 acre lake. This is also a chance to get the kids out to play at Procter! If you’d like to go, let them know so they can expect you. Fill out this form: https://diosohio.wufoo.com/forms/let-us-know-youll-be-here/
Calling All Gardeners!
Join us at Christ Church for monthly gardening from April to October, on the 4th Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm, the first date is April 27th. Anyone who wants to focus on general cleanup is welcome too! Please bring your own tools for weeding, planting, watering, and cleaning the parking lot. If you have questions please contact, Master Gardener, Linda Butler at 937-408-6295 or by email at linda1950@ameritech.net
Habitat Banks-NEED TO BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN APRIL 28TH!
If you took a blue Habitat for Humanity bank to collect loose change or bills, they need to be turned in by Sunday April 28th. If you haven't yet gotten one and would like to contribute, you can still pick them up in the East entrance. If you would simply like to write a check to Habitat, you can hand it to Linda Mortensen or Kelly Zeller. Linda will be turning in your donations to Habitat. If you would like a donation receipt, please include your name, address, email address, and phone number on a piece of paper in your bank. Habitat will send you a receipt.
Hope Rising Convocation with Bishop White for the Northwest Region
April 28th, at 4 pm St. George's, Dayton
All congregations in our region are encouraged to participate in a special service and reception to welcome our new bishop, The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White! We will begin with Choral Evensong followed by a special reception to hear from Bishop White, have conversation with her, and learn more about the congregations in our area. Although it is not essential for you to RSVP, it will be helpful. Please go to https://forms.gle/zHD7Bezhjc8ddgyKA to RSVP. This will be held at St. George's, 5520 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429.
Baptism
The next opportunity for Holy Baptism at Christ Church will be the Feast of Pentecost on Sunday, May 19th. Baptism is available during the 10 am service. If you or someone in your family is considering baptism (or if you want to know more), please contact Rev. Michelle for pre-baptismal counseling and planning at mboomgaard@christspringfield.org or call the Church Office (937-323-8651).
Christ Church has an option for online giving through the church’s website.
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Go to christspringfield.org
- Go to the tab in the upper right-hand corner marked “Online Giving”
- Click on the online giving link in blue
- Fill in the amount you would like to give
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Next, use the drop box for Pledge Giving or Miscellaneous Giving for other giving.
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If you choose Miscellaneous Giving, there is another memo drop box for the type of giving -choose an option
- Fill out the rest of the form
- Press Continue
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On the next page, press continue
- Then, enter your billing information
- Thank you!- If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com.
Thursday Chapel Virtual Noonday Prayer Service
Judy Johnson will offer a Noonday Prayer service on Christ Church’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/christspringfield.org/) at noon. The Noonday Prayer service’s text is located on page 103 in the Book of Common Prayer or online at https://www.bcponline.org
In case you missed the Thursday Online Noonday Prayer Service, here it is!
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