Christ Church Chronicle 7-14-24

July 14, 2024

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OUR PARISH MISSION

Christ Church exists to show everyone God loves them unconditionally.

We do that by EXPERIENCING, EMBRACING, AND EXTENDING

God's love.

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

you can mail in your pledge or place in the Sunday offering,

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

The Book of Common Prayer - Origins and Renewal

Sundays in July ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie on Sunday mornings in the month of July at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall as we study the history and development of our Book of Common Prayer.

Adult Christian Education Offering

How God Changes Your Brain

by Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Robert Waldman

Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM

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

Chapter six of this book asks, “Does God Have a Heart?” Dr. Newberg and Mr. Waldman write about how a human brain processes the understanding of God’s character and how that might affect religious and spiritual practices. Class participants will be conversing about our learnings. Contact Dick Hooper or David Starling for a copy of the book or for more information.

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

Feeding the Gulf Coast ~ Friday, July 26 ~ 12:45-3:00 PM

Volunteers will help sort food at Feeding the Gulf Coast's warehouse located in Milton. There are only 9 spots available, and a waiver is required, so you must sign up in advance. Volunteers 12-15 years old must have a parent or adult responsible for them in attendance. Youth 16-18 can come without an adult chaperone. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Krista.

Ministry Opportunities & Ways to Serve

What does it mean to be the Church? The Church is not a building, but a community of people and there are many opportunities where you can share your gifts within our community. How is God leading YOU to serve in new and exciting ways at Christ Church? For a full list of ministry descriptions, please click here; for volunteer signup form, click here.

Host Ministry

Hosts welcome visitors and parishioners to Christ Church on Sunday mornings before the 8 AM service, 9:30 AM formation hour, and 10:30 AM service. Hosts provide directions to various locations to aid in navigating our church campus, creating a welcoming experience. Contact Krista to be part of this ministry.

HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer of Service:

Feeding the Gulf Coast

Friday, July 26

Christ Church Travelers

Wednesday, August 7

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

The Book of Common Prayer - Origins and Renewal

Sundays in July ~ 9:15 AM ~ Parish Hall

Join Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie on Sunday mornings in the month of July at 9:15 AM in the Parish Hall as we study the history and development of our Book of Common Prayer.

SUMMER OF SERVICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Feeding the Gulf Coast ~ Friday, July 26 ~ 12:45-3:00 PM

Volunteers will help sort food at Feeding the Gulf Coast's warehouse located in Milton.

There are only 9 spots available, and a waiver is required, so you must sign up in advance.

Volunteers 12-15 years old must have a parent or adult responsible for them in attendance.

Youth 16-18 can come without an adult chaperone.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Krista.

CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS

ARE ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

~ Wednesday, August 7 ~

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

We are reviving the Travelers Program! It began in 2011 and was suspended due to Covid. It has proved to be a unique and fun way to enjoy local and regional events, cultural experiences and fellowship with each other. This program is available to our members initially and will be open to friends after our members have a chance to sign-up. We will travel to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery to see one of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It is a humorous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, his father Jacob, and the coat of many colors.

The cost is $165 and includes transportation, box lunch, play tickets, bottled water and tip for the driver. Please make checks payable to Christ Church and mail to Lucy Rentz, 4795 Velasquez, 32504. Your check is your reservation. Deadline for church member-only registration is June 1. Friends are welcome after that. Deadline for all reservations is July 15. Checks will be held until trip is completed. For additional information and registration form, please click here. Registration forms are also available on the information table in the Parish Hall.

YACC (YOUNG ADULTS OF CHRIST CHURCH)

Tuesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 PM ~ Odd Colony

During the summer, we will be exploring different prayer practices. Come join us for a time of discussion and ways we can enrich our prayer life. Please contact Rev. Katie with any questions.

EPIC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, July 10 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Library

The Epic Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Library on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The July book discussion will be The River We Remember by William Kent Kruger. Upcoming reads: August (The Women by Kristin Hannah); September (Saturday by Ian McEwan). Please click here to be added to the email list for updates, and/or join our Facebook group (EPIC Bookclub of Christ Episcopal Church).

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Saturday, July 13 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Library

We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Library. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard.

CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING

Wednesday, July 17 ~ 11:00 AM ~ Library

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Thursday, July 18 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Centering Prayer Room

Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!

NEW ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERING

How God Changes Your Brain

by Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Robert Waldman

Sundays ~ 9:15-10:15 AM

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

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 AM – The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old.

10:30 AM – Worship with Nursery available. The Nursery is available for children ages infant through 3 years old. This service also includes Children's Chapel during the sermon, designed especially for children ages 4 years old and up. Children are invited to follow the cross down the main aisle during the hymn of praise and will return during the peace, just in time to have communion with their families.

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

EYC MOVIES IN THE PARK

Saturday, July 13 ~ 6-9 PM ~ Maritime Park

Movies in the Park is brought to you by our very own City of Pensacola! Once a month, they host a movie night in Maritime Park. This month, the movie is Wonka, a film about young Willie Wonka! The movie starts at sunset (6:00 PM) and you are more than welcome to bring blankets and snacks. There will be local food trucks for concessions and free parking if you'd like to bring the whole family!

For the current EYC newsletter, click here.

CHRIST CHURCH POPs

Join Christ Church for POPping sermons and conversations! Here we will share the Preaching Of the Parish as well as conversations with People Of the Parish and Partners Of the Parish. Each week we will alternate between past sermons and interviews.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christ-church-pops/id1727616547

CHRIST CHURCH NAMETAGS

Christ Church nametags are back! To request yours, please sign up after services on Sundays in the Parish Hall or online here. Nametags may be picked up in the Parish Hall the Sunday after your request is submitted.

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 Hall.

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.

BIRTHDAYS & WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

FOR THE PARISH FAMILY

We would like to give thanks for these special days and to add your name to the published prayer list in the Chronicle. Please print your name on the calendar on the information table in the Parish Hall. The calendar is checked weekly before the prayer list goes to print.

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: Kathi Wright, Mary Stitt, The Rev. Jandy Watkins, Marian Hughes, Don Meyer, Dee Whisenhunt Family & Friends: Brodie Lewis, Hal Major, Harold & Teresa Gillan, the Sid Thomas family, Wayne Saunders, Jane Rambo Litvak, Ella Blümlein, Kim Peterson, Kelly Currin, Rob Wilmer.

II. For Those in the Armed Forces, especially—Erik Barton, Stewart Bova, Blake Busse, Morgan Cochran, Danica Roark Domokos, Pierce Fiveash, Sam Gaston, Robert Geiger, Sterling Gilliam III, Mitchell Harless, Harry B. Harris, Benjamin Jensen, Joshua Justin, Art Lantigua, Hillary Leonard, Ben Mathis, Kathryn Martin, Sean McAbee, Tony Miller, Riley Nofziger, 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.

IV. In Thanksgiving. For those in our parish celebrating birthdays—Bill Boyles, Nancy Hodgkins, Bob Kreiner—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.