Nominees for Vestry The Vestry Nominating Committee is pleased to present the follow six individuals who have agreed to have their names placed in nomination: Stephen Clayton Bill Dorn Sheridan Holstein Dev Lippitt Jean Reichenbach Aira Underhill Nominations from the floor can be made at 10:00am on Sunday, October 29. Voting will be held at the Annual Meeting of Christ Church on Sunday, December 3rd. The Vestry Nominating Committee consists of one representative from each of the Commissions at Christ Church. (Evangelism -- Jettie Pelletier; Christian Formation -- Susan Husson; Worship -- Sims Wayt; Stewardship -- Deborah Cook; Buildings & Grounds -- Gay Stuart; Outreach -- Debbie Fodrie; Parish Life -- Guy Smith; Pastoral Care -- Ed Opphile)
Sunday School Resumes This Week After a week off of Sunday School for MumFest, we resume this week at 10:00am with Christian Formation opportunities for all ages. For Children: Our Pre-K children will meet for Godly Play on the first floor of the Sunday School wing. Our Kindergarten through Fifth graders continue with the Holy Moly curriculum. Kindergarten & First grade will also be on the first floor, across from the Nursery. The Second & Third graders and the Fourth & Fifth graders will be on the second floor. Look for the signs for each of the four classrooms. For Youth: Middle & High Schoolers will meet in the youth room (across from the church on Pollock St). For Adults: The Rev. Paul Canady and the Rev. Cortney Dale begin a new series called "Episcopal 201" in the Pelletier Room. This is both an introduction and a refresher for those wanting to know more about the Episcopal Church and Christ Church. Please contact Paul or Cortney for more information. Synthesis and Living the Good News continue in their current locations (Library and 2nd Floor Living Room, respectively). Both focus on the Scripture readings for that Sunday.
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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, Champ Mitchell, Janet Anderson, Margi, Bradley, Joe Freemon, Ray Stark, Bob Kohn, 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, Pat Polk
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, Ann, Mathias, Katherine, Alex, Linda, Ginny, Dennis, Mary Dunn, Jim, Teresa, Bill, Robert, Michael, Dorothy, Julia, Ian, Lee, Jessica, Michael, Dan, Steve, Andy, Matthew, Heath
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 all refugee families especially:
Sunday, October 22 7:30am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am 4:00pm 5:00pm
(Music & Movement)
Sunday School for all ages Eucharist II Traditional Music Newcomer Social Foyers Starts at Martha Ross
Monday, October 23 10:00am 11:30am 12:00pm
Prayer Shawls Small Wonders NA Contemplative Group
Tuesday, October 24 8:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm
Holy Eucharist Women’s Book Study OSL Outreach Committee Small Wonders NA
Wednesday, October 25 10:00am 11:00am 4:30pm 5:15pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 7:00pm
Holy Eucharist /Healing Service Rector’s Bible Study - Gospel of St. Luke Music & Movement for children Wednesday Night Adult Ed. (Harrison Center) EfM AA meeting (open) Parish Choir
Thursday, October 26 6:30pm
Leonardo, Viviana and Mariann
Eucharist I Eucharist II Contemporary Music
Small Wonders NA
Friday, October 27
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Saturday, October 28
Church of the Servant, Wilmington
Sunday, October 29 7:30am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am 4:00pm
The flower on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for Lisa Sprague on her birthday by Hal Stirling.
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Eucharist I Eucharist II Contemporary Music Sunday School for all ages Eucharist II Traditional Music Fall Festival
WEDNESDAYS AT CHRIST CHURCH 4:30 5:15 6:00
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Join us for dinner and programs for all ages!! - Music & Movement for Children - Dinner in the Harrison Center - Lego my Bible (K-5) When the answer is on TV (6th-12th) What kind of Good News: A study of the Gospels (adults) - Go in peace! Look forward to seeing you there!!
MUMFEST WEEKEND A HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks to everyone that participated and helped in any way this past weekend during our Pumpkin Patch Café and Book Sale. Due to the efforts of so many, $800 was raised for the Ann Bustard Scholarship fund for graduating seniors and $1,070 was raised at the café for local outreach. We also had great days at the pumpkin patch (which will continue till we sell out). Thanks again it was a fabulous weekend for
Christ Church outreach!
EYC Fall Schedule October 22nd Just Middle School EYC October 29tt Fall Festival 3-6 pm
November 5th P.O.D. November 12th Regular EYC
November 19th Regular EYC November 26th
Thanksgiving Weekend
(No EYC)
December 3rd P.O.D. December 10th Parent’s Night Out
December 17th End of Year EYC
Will take place Sunday October 29th. Remember all contributions go straight to outreach—no overhead. UTO envelopes and boxes will be available in the pews prior to the collection.
Surviving the Holidays
Hand Bells
A Grief Support Seminar at Christ Church
Christ Church is alive with the possibility of sounds from hand bells
When: Saturday November 18, 10am-2pm, lunch included Where: Chr ist Chur ch Par ish House Who: facilitated by the Rev. Cor tney Dale and the Rev. Barbara Bornemann, open to anyone who's grief might be troubling them this holiday season. Cost: No char ge, donations accepted to cover cost of lunch and materials. Registration: Please register by calling the church (252) 633-2109, or by emailing cortneydale@christchurchnewbern.com
We are looking to restart the Hand Bell Choir at Christ Church. We are looking for those that would like to participate in this music ministry. Prior handbell ringing experience not necessary, but some ability to read music is needed. There are many bells and not enough hands to play. The main requirement is you have a love of music and be willing to attend practices. There will be a display of bells in the Parish House on Sunday October 29, 2017. You are invited to come see the bells and try your hand at playing one or just to get more information about the bell choir. There will be a sign-up sheet at that time. We are hoping there is enough interest to join the group. No practices have been scheduled at this time. If you would like more information please contact Kathleen Gormley at gormley1@suddenlink.net or by phone 634-1749. Looking forward to hearing from you!
(open beyond Christ Church parishioners- please share this event with friends and family.)
Hand Bell Committee: Jean Reichenbach, Janet Peregoy & Kathleen Gormley
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3 DAY TRIP TO BLACK MOUNTAIN
Christ Church Classifieds HOW DO I TURN IN MY PLEDGE CERTIFICATE?
NOTICE TO ARTISTS!
So the pledge brochure has arrived and you have had the opportunity to read and reflect on the magnitude of God’s love. Now we ask, with an attitude of gratitude for the gifts God has given you, to prayerfully consider your annual pledge. After completing your pledge certificate, it may be mailed to Christ Church or you may drop it off at the reception desk with Suzanne. You may also pledge online at ChristChurchNewBern.com. Thank you for sharing the gifts God has so generously given to you.
NEWCOMER SOCIAL Please join us Sunday October 22, 2017 from 4:00-5:00pm in the Parish House. Invitations have been sent to newcomers that have arrived within the past year. Hopefully we did not miss anyone but all newcomers are welcome. Childcare will be provided for preschool children by reservation only. Please RSVP to Betty Clarke 637-7657 or Harry Gormley at gorley1@suddenlink.net.
This notice is going to many of the artists who have shown in our exhibits and might want to participate in the Guild. The group is not closed but open to those who share it mission. Please let me know if you are interested or know someone else at Christ Church who has a background in visual arts who might be. The next meeting will be Sunday, October 22 in the Library (or somewhere) at Church after the 11:00 service-12:30. We need to plan the next several exhibits for the Parish Hall and Harrison windows, and consider a request from Father Paul to create a mural for a wall in the Youth/Music building. If you have any suggestions for the Guild's consideration, please put them in writing and if possible email them to those listed above before we meet. If you have any questions, please call me and we can chat about them.
Thanks, Donna Rhein (252) 670-1993
2017 COOKIE WALK PREVIEW Sims Wayt and her daughters, Sydney and Paden Kitchen, will kick off the Cookie Walk season on Sunday October 22, 8am-12pm. For those of you who want to make cookies, but don’t know how or have very little time, easy/quick recipes are available for you to take home. We need bakers as well as people to help assemble boxes (December 14), plate cookies (December 15), and of course help with Cookie Walk December 16, 2017 9am – 3pm (2 hour shifts). Sign-up sheets will be available in the reception area or on-line at www.SignUpGenius.com(Use Jan Eldred’s email jeldred14@gmail.com to search for Cookie Walk signups).
INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN
Farmworkers, Year Round Many of us are changing over our wardrobes, putting away summer clothes and taking out winter clothes at this time of year. Please look for clothes items you can donate to the farmworkers as you do so. Although less in number, in the fall, winter and spring, Farmworkers are here in North Carolina all yearround doing farm work. Planting starts as early as March, and harvesting ends as late as the following January. To help keep the farmworkers warm and dry during these cool and wet seasons, and projected from pesticides in the warmer weather, we are collecting the following items, used or new: Bedding (sheets pillows, pillow cases & blankets) Men’s jeans (waist sizes 30, 32, 33, 34) Long sleeve shirts, any size Hoodies Athletic shoes Men’s rain boots Men’s (or medium to large women's) rain jackets Winter jackets
The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of North Carolina have an on-line history of influential and prominent women in the Episcopal Church of this state. Thanks to the efforts of several people here, several women of Christ Church are featured in this history. Visit http:// www.ecw-nc.org/by-word-and-example to see recent biographical sketches of Bettye Paramore and Dr. Lula Disosway. Elizabeth Gordan Griffin, Caroline Ann Widner Hughes, and the Rev. Dr. Pat Thomas have also been featured.
PASS THE PLATE COOKBOOKS Pick one up today in the Christ Church Reception area for $25. They make great Christmas Gifts!!!! 4
We will collect through Oct. 29th—Dec. 3. for more information contact: Anne or Jerry Ocorr.