Jutras Family Stewardship Talk
professional life in Wilmington. It didn’t take me long to figure out that Christ Church was and is a cornerstone of the Emory family and I knew it would be the same for me Rob (if I played my cards right). I did. In 2008 I proposed to WOULD YOU Betsy in the courtyard outside the front doors of Christ PLEASE JOIN ME Church knowing this was where we would begin our lives IN PRAYER … together. We were married at Christ Church in 2009 and Loving God You love both of our boys, Henry who is 5 and Parker who is 2 were all creation and call us baptized at the baptismal font right here. to follow the first and Betsy greatest This year, we are supporting Christ Church’s annual commandment. God, campaign because we are grateful for the impact that Christ in your abundance, Church has had on our lives and our community, and, we you provided all that are supporting Christ Church’s annual campaign because we need not only to we want this church to have as much to offer our children survive, but to thrive. as it has the rest of our family. In order to provide the You call us to live as opportunities and programs necessary to keep the children generous stewards in and youth actively involved in the life of the church we ALL response to God’s need to contribute to Christ Church’s annual campaign. abundance and Rob sustenance. Living into our call to be stewards who This community of faith has not only changed my life, but depend on God’s gracious giving and character. May we has changed many lives. There is a cost associated with commit ourselves to depend on your abundant provisions being here. There is also an opportunity to show our to sustain us in our daily walks individually and to have gratitude by giving an annual gift. As our Senior Warden, an attitude of gratitude together. Joe Mansfield, shared at the Stewardship Dinner, we are AMEN hoping for a 6% increase in pledging units this year. If you have never made a pledge, be a part of that 6%. If you are Betsy already a pledging unit, consider increasing your pledge. Good morning! I am Betsy Emory Jutras and this is my Allow your gift to the church to be transformative to your husband Rob Jutras. I am, as they say, a cradle life. Episcopalian from right here in Christ Episcopal Church. Betsy In 1979 I was baptized at this baptismal font (when it was Your pledge supports our programs and makes sure that over there) and confirmed on these steps in 1990. From birth Christ Church has been a second home for me. I was Christ Church continues to touch lives through its mission and ministry. It is also a visual expression of our gratitude actively involved in the youth choir, Sunday School, Bible both to God and to this parish for its impact on our life of School, EYC, Acolyting, diocesan youth events, New Beginnings, Happening, Camp Trinity, the list goes on and faith. It is easy in the midst of daily life to forget to say thanks for what we’ve received. Join us; in giving this year on. My best friends, many of whom are still my best to Christ Church’s campaign and ThanksLiving into a new friends today, were right there beside me. Christ Church spirit of gratitude. was home. Rob Betsy and the Emory family came into my life when Betsy was freshly out of college and beginning her post-college,
Last Sunday’s Crop Walk We had 30 walkers and raised close to $4,000. Our team had 10 new CROP Walk participants and the youngest was Henry Jutras at 5 years old !
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In peace we pray to you, Lord God
Calendar
For our ill and recovering parishioners: Art Vance, Muriel Latham, Barbara Willis, Dottie Parker, Gary Derck, Janet Stevens, Jackie Barney, Linda Lore, Mike Pridgen, Sonja Doran, Sue Hartley, Barbara Schmalhofer, Jim, Mary Hasell, Catherine Bender, Betty Jane Bonapartian, Bob and Joan Burnett, Audrey St. John, Fair Leonard, Champ Mitchell, Janet Anderson, Margi, Bradley, Joe Freemon, Ray Stark, Bob Kohn, Gretchen Gibson, Linda Howell, David Hancock, Janice Millns, Nicholas Pridgen, Betty Paramore, Susan Rivenbark, Mary Kay Farnham, Warren Meadows, Janet Corcoran, Rex Willis III, John Reichenbach, Hal Cameron, Linda Foster, Anne Lutton, Charlie Mitchell, Robert Lane, Barbara Odderstol, Thom Wilson, Evelyn Hunter, LaVonne Reamer, Ed Czernik, Bill Wilson
For our families and friends: Bella, Natalie, Natalie, Richard, Nancy, Connor, Miles, Andrew, Everett, Michael, Edward, Jay, Roy, Gracie, Colt, Ken, Monty, Charles, Brett, Deanna, Cindy, Don, LaBinda, Barry, Rusty, Owen, Bobby, Anne, Brenda & Family, Liesel, Tate, Audra, Sally, Ruth, Kathy, Nancy, Denise, Tony, Barbara, Charlie, Bob, Ann, Mathias, Katherine, Alex, Linda, Ginny, Dennis, Mary Dunn, Jim, Dorothy, Teresa, Bill, Robert, Michael, Dorothy, Julia, Harold, Ian, Lee, Jessica, Michael, Dan, Steve, Andy, Beth,Tish
For our deployed military: Capt. Jason White, Cpl. Jason Church, Sgt. Bill Jarvis, Capt. Paul Truog, LCPL Ross Drury, Andrew Konzen, Capt. Delbert R. Patton, SSG Andrea D. Eubanks, CW02 Justin Harshner, Army Spec. Devin Clarke, Capt. John Jones
For our parishioners in boarding school and college: Amanda Buffa, Ashley Buffa, Davis Cook, Anna Louise Flanagan, Campbell Huddle, Jack Huddle, William Little, Alex Norwood, Carlee Peele, Htoo Soe, Kiaishia Squires, John Thomas, Zack Thuringer, Dequan Williams
For those who mourn: The family and friends of Maude Mills Miller, sister of Maggie Bagg
Sunday, October 1
Birthday & Anniversary Sunday 7:30am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am 4:30 pm
Eucharist I Eucharist II Contemporary Music Sunday School for all ages Eucharist II Traditional Music Mother’s Group
Monday, October 2 11:30am 12:00pm 6:30pm
Small Wonders NA Contemplative Group DOK Meeting
Tuesday, October 3 8:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 6:30pm
Holy Eucharist Women’s Book Study OSL Small Wonders NA
Wednesday, October 4 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 4:30pm 5:15pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 7:00pm
Holy Eucharist /Healing Service Rector’s Bible Study - Gospel of St. Luke Altar Guild Meeting Music & Movement for children Wednesday Night Adult Ed. EfM AA meeting (open) Parish Choir
Thursday, October 5 12:30pm Compassionate Listening 2:00pm St. Frances ECW 4:00pm Altar Guild Meeting 6:30 pm
Small Wonders NA
Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7 8:00am 6:00pm
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Church of the Good Shepherd, Wilmington and Zion, Washington The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and In loving memory my wife Nicky Schelke by Joe Schelke, in loving memory of my husband, Don Smith by Stephene Smith and in memory of Mary Gwen Robins Schaffernoth by Mr. & Mrs. Schaffenoth newly married this past Saturday and in thanksgiving for our 52nd wedding anniversary by George & Jane Kramer 2
Pumpkins Arrive Interfaith Refugee Dinner
Sunday, October 8 7:30am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am
Eucharist I Eucharist II Contemporary Music Sunday School for all ages Eucharist II Traditional Music
Mumfest Book Sale
Foyers Food, fun, fellowship – that is what Foyers is all about. It is a wonderful opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners beyond coffee hour. Groups of 6 – 8 get together once a month to share a meal either in a home, have a picnic or go Dutch treat in a restaurant. Normally the “host” will pick time and place as well as provide a main dish while others will bring appetizer, salad, and dessert to round out the meal. There are no set rules as this is intended to be all about sharing time and especially fellowship. There will be signup sheets in the reception area so we can put groups together before our 1st gathering. We will have a “kick off” on October 22 from 5PM – 7PM at the home of Martha Ross @216 Johnson St where you will meet the others in your group and arrange your first get together. Bring an appetizer to share, beverages will be provided. For more information contact Jane Broaddus @ 252.772.8156 or jbroaddus205@suddenlink.net. We hope many of you will participate in this very special ministry.
Thanks to everyone that donated books for our annual Mumfest Book Sale to benefit the Ann Bustard Scholarship fund for graduating Seniors. The parish has done so well in their donation that we are no longer able to accept additional books. Even though we are no longer collecting books, we are looking for people to help with the sale. Slots will be available from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and 12:30pm to 5:30pm on Sunday. If interested there will be a sign-up sheet in the reception area.
Sign up sheet is in church reception area
Pumkins Arrive October 7th
Help Wanted 10am-6pm, Oct. 7th -until we sell out! Sundays Noon - 6pm
Wednesdays at Christ Church Beginning October 4th!
4:30 ~ Music and Movement for Children 5:15 ~ Dinner in the Harrison Center 6:00 ~ Lego my Bible (K-5) When the answer is on TV (6th-12th) What kind of Good News: A study of the Gospels (Adults) 7:00 ~ Go in peace!
Join us for an exciting new venture in Christian Formation as we begin a midweek program called “Wednesdays at Christ Church” Building on last winter’s “Following the Jesus Movement” series, we are set to begin looking at how we can live into the hard questions and seek the answers in the gifts God has given us all around
Dinner is at 5:15pm and programs begin promptly at 6:00pm and end no later than 7:00pm Childcare can be provided for children under age 5 - Please let us know by Tuesday, October 3rd.. 3
3 DAY TRIP TO BLACK MOUNTAIN
Christ Church Classifieds
STEPHEN MINISTRIES
CALLING ALL WOMEN
What Do Stephen Ministers Do? Stephen Ministers are members of Christ Church who have gone through 50 hours of training to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are facing a crisis or simply going through a difficult time. A Stephen Minister meets with his or her care receiver once a week for around an hour to listen, care, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual encouragement. Men are matched with male Stephen Ministers, and women are matched with female Stephen Ministers. To find out more about how someone you know could be matched with a Stephen Minister, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Rev Cortney Dale, Mary Parrish, Mary Davidson
The fall ECW (Episcopal Church Women) dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 17th at the Harrison Center. The speaker will be Canon Sonny Browne, Canon for Diocesan Life for the Diocese of East Carolina. Come and hear about his new ministry as he works with and ministers to the 77 churches in our Diocese. Fellowship will begin at 5:15pm with dinner served at 6 o’clock. Please call Suzanne at 633-2109 to reserve your place or sign up in the Reception area. The dinner will be served buffet style with entree choices of stuffed chicken breast and beef-tips. The cost is $20.00 which includes service charges. Please mail your check to the church or give it to the receptionist made out to ECW with fall dinner on the memo line. All Women of the parish are invited to attend; spouses are welcome to come also. Deadline for reservations is Friday, October 13th. Join us for a delicious dinner, and informative evening and an opportunity to meet/see old and new friends.
FORMING OF JUNIOR DAUGHTERS OF THE KING TODAY!
30th ANNIVERSARY OF LARC/Faith CONNECTION
Girls between the ages of 7-21 years old are invited to a pre-introduction party, Sunday, October 1st at 11:00am in the Pelletier Room. The future Jr. DOK will meet once a month. This spiritual order is a sisterhood that will grow in faith, support and pray for each other, study the Bible, participate in service activities, take day trips, attend Junior events, and enjoy Christian fellowship. Please RSVP Mary Lynn by text at 252-626-3364 or email her at: miglinton12@gmail.com. Christ Church girls may also invite baptized friends from
The 30th anniversary of LARC/Faith Connection will be celebrated on Tuesday October 10, 2017, in the Harrison Center at 6pm. Dinner will be catered by the Flame. Tickets are $20 each and the speaker is the Rev. Dr. Laura Johnson. Contact Sylvia Baker, 252-631-1108 or ssbaker48@hotmail.com. If you have additional questions, please contact Connie Whitney at 252-633-1931.
INTERFAITH REFUGEE MINISTRY DINNER, OCTOBER 7TH Join us for dinner on Saturday, October 7th at 6pm at the Harrison Center. Price is $40 per seat or two for $75. The dinner is a “small plate” menu featuring cuisines from five continents (Asia, Africa, North America and the Mediterranean.) Wine and beer are available and there will be live music and entertainment. Reservations are available at: www.helpingrefugees.org
Children & Youth Ministry News EYC Meals- We would not be able to do the wonderful programming that we do without the help of those that cook meals for EYC. If you would like to cook a meal for EYC, please sign-up in the reception area or use the following link to sign-up. http://tinyurl.com/eycmeal
P.O.D.- Our first 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade P.O.D. Meeting will be October 1st at 5pm in the Youth Building. Our programming will be led by our EYC and will go until 6:30 pm. This year, P.O.D. will meet the first Sunday of each month. We look forward to seeing you!
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