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Prayer for Israel and Palestine from Bishop Logue
“God of peace, we pray for the people of Israel and Palestine in this time of war.
For all who are fearful for the safety of their loved ones and themselves, we pray that the assurance of unfailing love, even in the midst of danger, settles upon them. Shelter them from despair and protect them from harm.
We remember before you the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East, the Most Reverend Hosam Elias Naoum, and the people of his churches, hospitals, and other ministries.
For all who have died, we pray they find rest.
For all who grieve, we pray they find comfort.
For all who are wounded, we pray they find healing.
For leaders on all sides, we pray for the will to lay down arms and for the conviction to embrace a path of reconciliation and peace that preserves the rights and dignity of all of your children.
God of justice, we pray with hopeful hearts that your beloved children of the Holy Land.
We ask all this in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.”
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES
At 9:15AM Children in the 5th grade and younger meet in the Education (Gabard) Building.
Also, at 9:15AM Chris Roan continues her adult class on the Sunday Bible readings in the Parish Hall.
At 5PM students in the 6th - 12th grades will meet at in EYC Room in the Education Building. --Michelle Weidman, Director of Christian Education
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Trunks of Treats
Sunday, October 29th at 11:15 am in the Front Parking Lot. We would love to have lots of trunks this year. We will set up in the front parking lot immediately following the 10:00 service. Please park in the back parking lot if you do no plan to offer treats, so we will have spaces available for those who will offer treats.
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Stewardship Ingathering and Blessing during the Holy Eucharists on October 29th at 8 & 10.
We encourage you to give prayerful thought to your commitments for next year and to render your pledge by October 29th. That gives the finance committee support and insight as they anticipate our 2024 budget.
You can put your card in the box in the narthex by October 29th, mail it to the church office, or emailing Amy @ (books@christchurchvaldosta.org).
Please bring your pledge cards on October 29th if you have not turned them in yet. Thank you!
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Audio/Visual Services
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Live-Streaming this week of the 10 a.m. worship service on October 22, 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 October 15, 2023 - Holy Eucharist
Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the October 22, 2023 service.
A Link to YouTube video that will begin Sunday, October 22 at 9:55 a.m. is here.
Feature for in-person worship - Our hearing assistance feature is available as part of our sound system. This feature uses your smartphone, earbuds, or hearing aids to bring the sound directly into your ears. An information sheet is linked here, and copies are also available from the ushers or the Audio/Visual booth staff.
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First Wednesday Holy Eucharist, Dinner and a Program – November 1st
The First Wednesday of each month we will have Holy Eucharist at 5:30pm followed by light dinner and heavy fellowship in the Parish Hall at 6:00. This month we will have a program on All Saints Day.
November dinner will be Bring a sandwich and dessert to share. Vegetable and Potato soup will be provided.
RSVP to the church office by Monday, October 30th if you plan to attend.
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Moving to Email Financial Statements
In an effort to cut costs, the Finance Committee has recommended that we move to email giving statements rather than printed and mailed statements. If your email has recently changed, please contact the church office so we can make that change in our records.
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Evening Prayer
Christ Church will have Evening Prayer on Mondays beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please plan to join us.
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Tuesday Night Bible study
Will not meet Tuesday, October 24th. We invite you to join us on October 31st at 7:30pm at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders (1718 Williams St.). All adults are welcome. Please bring your Bible—any translation.
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the home of Ron & Tammy Borders located at 1718 Williams St. We are studying Encountering God-Cultivating Habits of Faith through the Spiritual Disciplines. If anyone is interested in knowing more or would like a book, you can call or text Tammy at 229-560-5889.
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Grace Cafe Food Pantry Needs
Grace Cafe is seeing a rise in students this month. As a result, the cafe is in need of canned ravioli and Spaghettios, canned soups, canned chicken and tuna, and packages of peanut butter crackers. Thank you for your help.
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Welcome to Grace Cafe
Grace Cafe welcomes two new interns and an interim director - Cassidy Honeycutt from Valdosta, GA, and Polly (Atuhirne) Collins from Uganda, have joined Grace Cafe as College Ministry Interns. Abigail Easton has join as our Interim College Ministry Director. We at Christ Church would like to extend a warm welcome to all.
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Grace Café Chili Cook-off – Thursday October 26th.
When the weather turns chilly it’s time for some chili! The Grace Café Thursday dinner for October 26th will be chili – and what better way to add a little spice than to make it a competition?!?!
We invite the church family to whip up a pot of your favorite chili recipe and drop it by the church the afternoon of the 26th. We encourage parish ministries to compete as teams, but individual entries are also great. As always, thanks for your support of this important outreach ministry. Please contact the office to register your chili!
“Introducing Fr Hal’s Fire & Brimstone Chili – a culinary revelation that ignites the taste buds with a symphony of bold flavors. Crafted with passion and a touch of divine inspiration, this chili is a testament to the artistry of spice. Father Hal’s secret blend of fiery peppers, smoky undertones, and a heavenly medley of ingredients creates a chili experience like no other. Brace yourselves for a journey through the realms of flavor, where every spoonful carries the warmth of tradition and a kick that’ll leave you craving more. It’s chili, but with a celestial twist. Are you ready to savor the fiery embrace?” - Fr Hal
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The Garden Guild will meet on Monday, October 23rd. We 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.
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Serving this week - October 22, 2023
Eucharistic Ministers: Phyllis Holland, Jeani Synyard, Mike Tanner
Lectors: Phyllis Holland, Mike Holland, Marcie Dennard
Acolytes: Nancy Lutsko, Haley Hood, Elizabeth Hood, Mara Shenton
Altar Guild: Debi Saeger, Julia Ariail, Lucy Tomberlin, BJ Mistick
Ushers: Delrick Bradley, Mike Tanner, Paul Stevenson
Greeter: Martin Holland
Coffee Hour: Sallie Honeycutt, Pat Denmark, Eric Nielsen, Ann Burnette, Mimi Allen
Audio/Visual Crew: Tom Carroll, Ken Rumstay, Larry Wisenbaker
Serving next week - October 29, 2023
Eucharistic Ministers: Eric Nielsen, David Sandbach, Julia Ariail
Lectors: Ruth Holland, Julia Ariail, David Sandbach
Acolytes: Nancy Lutsko, Phyllis Holland, Molly Stevenson
Altar Guild: Nancy Lutsko, Judy DeMott, Happy & Peter Ingeman, Frances Guice
Ushers: Trent Coggins, Cliff Baker, Jerry Byrd
Greeter: Martin Holland
Coffee Hour: Krystle Black, Sue Ellen Rumstay, Stefani Carroll, Ruth Holland, Pat Bezona
Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay, Larry Wisenbaker
For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.
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Stitchers of Love
The Stitchers of Love meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in the Parish Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. Join us to learn to knit or crochet or bring your projects and socialize with the group.
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The Stitchers of Love need your donations of new or gently used stuffed animals to donate to the Children's Advocacy Center to comfort and soothe abused children. Contact Deacon Patricia Marks at 229-630-8644 or bring the animals to the Christ Church Office. Nancy Lutsko and Ken Rickett recently donated the animals in the photos to help the children. | |
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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 October 15, 2023.
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HEP Lunch Gathering
HEP Nooners(aka Happy Episcopal People) meet Friday. Oct 20 at noon, at the home of John & Marića McRae. Please bring sandwiches to share host will have soup, teas and desserts
John and Marića McRae
2701 Green Meadow Dr.
229-220-5619
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Silent Auction items needed
The Honey Creek Commission is reaching out to all churches in hopes that we will help the Honey Creek Commission obtain silent auction items for the upcoming 2023 Convention. 100% of the proceeds of this auction go directly to our beautiful Honey Creek campus.
Items for the auction can be dropped off at the church office, or a commission member can gather it for you. Thank you for your assistance in supporting Honey Creek.
Contact Beth Baker for further information.
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Book Give Away
Marića McRae has greatly downsized her religious library by over one hundred books. A great variety from all faiths, Muslim, Jewish, Christian and the Far East. They are available during coffee hour on October 22nd for you to look through them.
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Grace Café Donut Tuesdays
Please support our local donut shop, Daylight Donuts. They are supporting Grace Café by blessing our college students with free donuts on Tuesdays. Thank you Daylight Donuts!
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Thanksgiving Events - Save the Dates
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will be hosting an Episcopal Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 21st - 5pm. Father Hal will be giving the sermon. Mother Susan Gage will be leading and Father Jim Pace assisting. A light reception to follow.
Thanksgiving Pot Luck Meal!
Thanksgiving Pot Luck Meal will be held on Thursday, November 23rd beginning at 2:00 p.m.
The Turkey and Ham will be provided. Please bring a favorite side dish and desert to share.
Please let the office know if you plan to attend, so we can make sure we have enough Turkey and Ham, and we have enough tables and chairs set up. Please contact Pat Denmark if you have questions.
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Ways to donate
We are utilizing VANCO Payment Solutions to safely and securely make your offering.
Christ Church now uses a free mobile app that makes it simple for you to make an online gift.
Download the free “Vanco Mobile” app and search for Christ Episcopal Church and then Valdosta, GA.
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.
Thank you for your continued support of Christ Church.
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Birthdays
October 22 - October 28, 2023
24 Pat Denmark
27 Marcia McRae
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Anniversaries
October 22 - October 28, 2023
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None this week
Contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday or Anniversary
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A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace for wisdom, discernment, and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
Church of England, Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrel
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Remember in Your Prayers
Ann Burnette, Arthur Callahan, Alexis Carr, the Cortese family, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Allan Dear, Gene Greneker, Merrill Guice, Louise Harden, Michane James, Cathy Ann Kautter, Mike Lassen, Doug Mayer, the Mistick family, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Brett Nelson, Lois Stevenson, the Stone family, Willa Valencia, Sue Marie Waddell, Michelle Weidman
Ann Stone - deceased
Congratulations to Alex and Savannah Weidman Randau who were married on October 4, 2023.
We are keeping those in need of prayer on the list for 1 month. We ask you to renew the need for continued prayer by calling the office. - Fr. Hal
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Clergy and Staff of
Christ Episcopal Church
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9-3
Father Hal Weidman, Rector
rector@christchurchvaldosta.org
church office (229) 242-5115
Nancy Sartin, Deacon
nancysartin@att.net
church office (229) 242-5115
Kim Dudley, Administrator
office@christchurchvaldosta.org
church office (229) 242-5115
Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper
books@christchurchvaldosta.org
bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616
Michelle Weidman, Director of Christian Education
michelle@christchurchvaldosta.org
mobile (229) 262-0426
Abigail Easton, Interim Director of College Ministry
collegeministry@christchurchvaldosta.org
church office (229) 242-5115
Elise Sandbach, Director of Preschool
sandbach1@bellsouth.net
mobile (229) 460-4738
Sue Ellen Rumstay, Organist
rumstaysue@gmail.com
church office (229) 242-5115
Issa Young, Choir Director
issayoung@gmail.com
church office (229) 242-5115
Nancy Lutsko, Verger
luts@bellsouth.net
home (229) 241-7527
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Christ Church uses Vanco Payment Solutions for online giving. Download the Vanco Mobile app, text to give 844-928-4938, or scan the QR code below. Thank you for your support.
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email us at office@christchurchvaldosta.org
website: www.christchurchvaldosta.org
229.242.5115 or bookkeeper at 229-242-0616
Christ Episcopal Church is part of the
Diocese of Georgia.
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