Annual Giving Kick-off Dinner Join us for the Annual Giving Campaign Kick-Off Dinner!
Sunday, September 17 5:00-6:30pm Christ Church Harrison Center 311 Middle Street
Childcare provided! Special opportunities for elementary, middle, and high schoolers as well! Please sign up at the following link http://www.tinyurl.com/stewardship2018 or call the church office at 252-633-2109.
Recovery Sunday, September 17, 2017 September is Recovery Month and here at Christ Church we will observe Recovery Sunday on September 17 at all three services. Recovery deals with all manners of substance and behavioral addictions---from alcohol and drugs to compulsive gambling, shopping, and overeating to name a few. We are all aware of the crisis in this country related to opioid pain killer addiction. In fact 4 of the top 20 cities in the US in rates of opioid addiction are in North Carolina. But there is hope for all who suffer and for those affected by another's addiction. Come and learn more and receive the message of hope and grace.
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In peace we pray to you, Lord God For our ill and recovering parishioners:
Art Vance, Muriel Latham, Barbara Willis, Edna Bearnes, 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, Linda Howell, David Hancock, Janice Millns, Nicholas Pridgen, Jane Czernik, Betty Paramore, Susan Rivenbark, Mary Kay Farnham, Warren Meadows, Janet Corcoran, Rex Willis III, Hilda Weaver, John Reichenbach, Hal Cameron, Anne Lutton, Charlie Mitchell, Robert Lane, Barbara Odderstol, Thom Wilson, Ralph Cowan, Evelyn Hunter, LaVonne Reamer, Ed Czernik
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
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:
Calendar Sunday, September 10
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7:30am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am
Monday, September 11 10:00 am 11:30am
St. Elizabeth ECW Small Wonders NA
Tuesday, September 12 8:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm
Holy Eucharist Women’s Book Study OSL Worship Committee Setting the Stage for Faith of The Mockingbird Small Wonders NA
6:30pm
Wednesday, September 13 10:00am 11:00am
Holy Eucharist /Healing Service Rector’s Bible Study - Gospel of St. Luke Music & Movement Stewardship Meeting AA meeting (open) Parish Choir
4:30pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 7:00pm
Thursday, September 14 10:00am 2:00pm 6:30 pm
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Glenna Davis - Memorial Service ECW St. Frances Small Wonders NA
Friday, September 15
Saturday, September 16 8:00am 10:30am
Leonardo, Viviana and Mariann
Eucharist I Eucharist II Contemporary Music Sunday School Kickoff - all ages. Eucharist II Traditional Music
Men’s Breakfast Francisians - Ann Ocorr
Sunday, September 17
St. Peter’s Washington
The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and In loving memory of Elliott Hudgins by his family, In loving memory of Harold Richard Dorn by Judi & Bill Dorn, and in loving memory of Winona Painter Holstein mother, by Sheridan Holistein. 2
7:30am 8:15am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am 5:00pm
Eucharist I Breakfast - Harrison Center Eucharist II Contemporary Music Sunday School for all ages Eucharist II Traditional Music Stewardship Kick-Off Dinner
Christ Church Classifieds PUMPKINS ARRIVE OCTOBER 7TH
CONTEMPLATIVE GROUP WITH REV. LLOYD GRIFFITH NOON - SEPT. 18, 2017
We need everyone’s help! Unloading and Sales Booth set-up begins at 8am. Sales staff needed by 10am.
The Christ Church Contemplative Group reconvenes at noon on Monday September 18, 2017 in the Pelletier Room on the second floor. The Reverend Lloyd Griffith will be our spiritual guide. We will be using a book by Cynthia Bourgeault, “Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening”, as the basis of our sacred conversations. In the past some of you have been ordering the books online through Amazon. We will order a few books for those who choose not to order online. If you would like the church to order a copy for you, please let Jane Merritt know. The class will run until Monday, November 20. We plan to offer another session in January 2018. All are welcome to join us. For questions please contact Jane Merritt
Our 14th annual Pumpkin Patch kicks off with the arrival of a humongous truck with a FULL load of pumpkins on Saturday, October 7th. We need all hands on deck to unload pumpkins and transform our churchyard into a festive fall wonderland. Dress grubby. Bring wheelbarrows, wagons, work gloves and a joyful spirit. Plenty of liquid and other nourishments will be on hand to fuel all workers.
Help Wanted 10AM-6PM, October 7 -31! (Sundays 12N -6PM) Sign Up Sheets in reception beginning Sunday, September 10th.
DID YOU KNOW?
MUMFEST BOOK SALE
The movie All Saint’s is the story of Karen refugees from Burma who arrived through Interfaith in New Bern and moved to Tennessee. Watch the trailer. This is a true story. The refugee featured in the story, Ye Win, came to New Bern through Interfaith Refugee Ministry, and was assisted by Rhems United Methodist Church. Here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXv6h8avzFM
We are now collecting books, DVD’s, CD’s etc. for our annual Mumfest Book Sale to benefit the Ann Bustard Scholarship fund for graduating Seniors. If you have any of these items that you would like to donate, please bring them to the church during regular office Hours: (9am – 4pm M-Th) or Sunday Donations will be accepted from Sunday September 17th till Friday, October 6th.
BIBLE STUDY SERIES
MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP
Men’s Bible Study: Star ts Monday, September 11th at 6:30 - 8:00pm at Bruce Myers house at 101 Hilda Drive< New Bern. Call Bruce for more details at (252) 514-3420
Bishop Skirving has issued a “Welcome Back: letter to parishioners in the Diocese of East Carolina. Copies are available in the Reception area or on the Diocesan Website:
www.diocese-eastcarolina.org.
Women’s Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:00am in the 2nd Floor Living Room. The book is “Love Heals” by Rev. Becca Stevens. Study led by - Rev. Cortney Dale.
ST. ELIZABETH ECW TO MEET St. Elizabeth ECW will hold their first meeting on Monday September 11th at 10am in the Parish House. Guest speaker will be from Craven County Board of Elections. All attending are welcome to join us for lunch at a local restaurant after the meeting.
Rector’s Bible Study - 11:00 am on Wednesdays in the Library. A chapter-by chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Study is Led by the Rev. Paul Canady.
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3 DAY TRIP TO BLACK MOUNTAIN
Christ Church Classifieds
ReadyNC.org
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD MOVIE NIGHT
for a free down-loadable application (NC's FEMA website)
Please join us on September 12, 2017 in the Parish Hall. As a prerequisite to the Sunday School Study “The Faith of a Mockingbird”, we will be showing the Movie “To Kill A Mockingbird”. It is not necessary to have read or seen the book or movie but it will give you a better understanding of the topics we will be discussing. Please join us for fellowship and, of course, popcorn! We will start about 6:30.
The author of “The Faith of a Mockingbird”, Matt Rawle, states the following: “To Kill a Mockingbird” serves as a lens through which we can understand our place in the world, how we play a role in God’s story and what it means to live out a hopeful faith in a broken world. The study explores the attributes and lives of four of the book’s main characters and what each can teach us about faith and redemption.
Information includes access to Current weather conditions Real-time traffic conditions where you are, by route or region Where to report nearby power outages Open shelters near you (including ones which accept pets) Counties being evacuated How to prepare for and be safe during typical hazards that impact NC How to create an emergency plan and kit Real-time stream and river flooding information Who to call for help when disasters strike The site also contains comprehensive information on hurricane preparedness.
Join us for the movie and the 4week Sunday School class starting on September 17th in the Pelletier room!Jerry Pelletier, Barbara Richardson & Anne Ocorr
Created by the N.C. Department of Public Safety and North Carolina Emergency Management
NEW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
MAINE LOBSTER SIGN-UP DEADLINE TODAY
Beginning Sunday, September 17th, the Sunday School Program, “The Faith of a Mockingbird” will begin at 10:00am in the Pelletier room. Please join us as we examine the questions and issues of the Christian faith and open our eyes to the truths that are all around us. This is a four week study that uses Harper Lee’s beloved characters to explore our place in the world and God’s story as well as what it means to live out a hopeful faith in a broken world.
Please sign the list in the church lobby with your name, phone number and the amount of lobsters you want. Lobsters will be picked up and brought to Christ Church on September 16th.
Children & Youth Ministry News CONGRATULATIONS: To Ashley Buffa for being named a Youth Ministry Intern at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC. Ashley is a Junior at UNC - Greensboro.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: Beginning September 13th on Wednesdays at 4:30pm, a new Music and Movement program is offered for young people in grades K-5 to experience new ways to participate in worship using their whole self. This new venture is led by Jane Peele. Visit this link to register: http://tinyurl.com/musicandmovementccnb.
yOUThREACH The Diocesan Event yOUThREACH is being hosted here at Christ Church on September
16th. It is a one day event open to Middle and High School Students. Last year, we worked with Interfaith Refugee Ministries and this year we will be working with Sound Rivers to do local outreach in Craven County. Registration forms are available and need to be back to Ashley Simpson by September 10th. 4