The Messenger
A Weekly Digest of Useful Information about Events and Opportunities in and around Christ Church, New Bern, North Carolina Put a magnet here and place on your refrigerator. January 22 – January 29, 2017
Women of Christ Church: You are invited to learn more about Daughters of the King on Monday evening, February 6, 2017, at 7:00pm in the Parish House. Established in 1885, The Order of the Daughters of the King is a community of women bound together by love and a common vow to live a life of prayer and service. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the vision as Daughter of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to make Him known to others, and to become reflections of God’s love throughout the world-through prayer, service, and evangelism. Bylaws of DOK prohibit raising funds. Part of the Rule of Prayer is to pray daily for the unity of Christ’s Church; for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom, especially among women and girls; for God’s blessing upon the members of the Order; for the spiritual growth of the parish and for the clergy of the parish; for the grace to follow our Rule; and for our own needs. The Rule of Service focuses on daily seeking of God’s will; to take part in the worship, study, and work of the Church; and to render aid to the clergy. If you feel called by God to investigate this Order, you will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments with members, ask questions, and consider joining the Order. A follow-up orientation is on Saturday, February 11, 2017. The Motto of the Order of Daughters of the King I am but one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. What I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do. Lord, what will you have me do?
For more information, please contact: C.B. Evans, 223.225 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560 252-638-1343 - lisabaxevans@aol.com
Housing Need for Young People at Diocesan Convention Emily Gowdy Canady, Program Officer for Youth, Campus and Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese of East Carolina, needs your help! Housing is needed for high school aged young people participating in Diocesan Convention in New Bern! • When: February 2-4, 2017 (Thursday & Friday Nights) • What: Host homes must be able to house at least two young people of the same gender. (They can share a room and bathroom, but not the same bed.) • What: Be willing to provide a light breakfast on Friday and Saturday mornings Other Details: • At minimum at least one adult in the house (who must be present) must have completed the Diocesan Sexual Ethics Training prior to January 31, 2017. • May need to help with transportation to and from the Convention Center, if possible. • Housing assignments will be made by January 31st.
Funeral Reception Volunteers Volunteers urgently needed to help with funeral receptions. We need people that can set up, serve, and clean up. If interested, please sign up on the sheet located in the reception area or contact Joanne Payne at 434-249-9051 or Nancy Freemon at 252-637-3679 for more information.
Valentine Cabaret
2017 Empty Bowls Volunteers Needed
A Valentine’s Day Cabaret dinner will be held in the Harrison Center on February 14, 2017, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Music will be performed by Grenoldo Frazier, a renowned pianist and vocalist from Wilmington, North Carolina. Chef Tad Whitaker will prepare the gourmet dinner for the second year. The cost is $40.00 per person which includes dinner, beverage, and entertainment. You may arrange your own table of 8 or we will place you with other people. All are welcome. This is a churchsponsored fundraiser to benefit Backpack Blessings. Reservations may be purchased by contacting Betty Clarke at 637-7657, Charles Adams at 910-232-6063, or Christ Church at 633-2109. Checks should be made out to Christ Church with Backpack Blessings in the Memo area.
Christ Church will again be participating in the Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Temple Baptist Church. If you are interested in helping with this event to raise money for Religious Community Services and the Craven County Arts Council, you may contact Alice Underhill at 633-2270 or 514-5326 for further information. This year we will prepare Heartland Chili made with Turkey, which is very delicious, healthy, and easy. Thank You!
Called to Serve - C-TV 10 (Channel 10)
Religious Community Services Needs
Joe Mansfield will share his hopes and vision for the year ahead as he assumes his role as Senior Warden. Joe has much experience in the Episcopal Church and, as a fund raiser, has been particularly helpful in the area of Stewardship. Sunday at 6:30pm – Thursday at 7:00pm Online at www.calledtoserve.com or www.facebook.com/calledtoserve
Religious Community Services is a collaboration of many New Bern churches in serving the most vulnerable among us. Christ Church will collect needed items to give to RCS. Items can be brought any Sunday of the month.
Items Needed for January: Food: Peanut butter Stuff: Socks
Text Alerts from Christ Church One of the swiftest ways to communicate in the 21st century is through texting. We send occasional messages about schedule changes (It was used this past Saturday to inform everyone about our Sunday service change.) and program reminders. To sign up, visit: https://www.remind.com/join/ccnbupdate or text @ccnbupdate to the number 81010.
Youth Ministry News DC Trip Meeting
EYC Meal Sign-up
All youth that are traveling to Washington, DC, in February, along with their parents, are required to be at the Pre-Pilgrimage Meeting on Sunday, January 29, at 3:45pm in the Youth Building. There, we will be discussing details of the trip including travel, what to bring, and signing paperwork. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Simpson.
We are looking for people to provide meals for EYC each Sunday or to provide the funds for a meal. You can sign up in the reception area or via the link below: http://tinyurl.com/hhf45rz
In peace we pray to you, Lord God For our ill and recovering parishioners: Art and Diane Vance, Fred and Muriel Latham, Barbara Willis, Norma Doane, Edna Bearnes, Dottie Parker, Elliott Hudgins, Gary Derck, Pat Chandler, Janet Stevens, Jackie Barney, Linda Lore, Mike Pridgen, Sonja Doran, Sue Hartley, Barbara Schmalhofer, Jim, Mary Whitford, Mary Hasell, Catherine Bender, Betty Jane Bonapartian, Jim Ross, Bob and Joan Burnett, Audrey St. John, Fair Leonard, Glenna Davis, Champ Mitchell, Janet Anderson, Margi, Bradley, Joe Freemon, Jane Coogan, Ray Stark, Bob Kohn, Gretchen Gibson, Nan Baughman, Linda Howell, David Hancock, Janice Millns, Nicholas Pridgen, Jane Czernik, Betty Paramore, Walter Paramore, Bruce Meyers, Susan Rivenbark, Mary Kay Farnham, Warren Meadows, Jerry Ocorr, Martha Schell, Janet Corcoran, Janet MacLaren, Rex Willis III, Hilda Weaver, John Reichenbach, Hal Cameron, Rae Cowan For our families and friends: Bella, Natalie, Natalie, Kay, Pepper, Richard, Nancy, Connor, Mary, Beth, Miles, Jenny, Philip, Josh, Bedford, Andrew, Susan, Carol, Grace, Sue, Chris, George, Everett, Sonny, Derek, Michael, Bishop Jack Spong, Phoebe, Edward, Jay, Roy, Elizabeth, Gracie, Colt, Ken, Grace, Joan, Bernie, Monty, Charles, Brett, Deanna, Susan, Cindy, Don, LaBinda, Barry, Rusty, Owen, Chris, Bobby, Anne, Brenda & Family, Liesel, Tate, Audra, Sally For parishioners in boarding school and college: Amanda Buffa, Ashley Buffa, Davis Cook, Anna Louise Flanagan, Campbell Huddle, Jack Huddle, Jay King, William Little, Dana McLaughlin, Alex Norwood, Carlee Peele, Htoo Soe, John Thomas, Zack Thuringer, Eli Turner, Erik Turner, Ian Turner, Dequan Williams 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, LTC. Bryan Babich, Army Spec. Devin Clarke For all refugee families, especially: Lizet and Mariann Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. James, Belhaven, and St. Mary’s Church, an EpiscopalLutheran Community, Burgaw
Sunday, 1/22 7:30am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am 5:00pm
Holy Eucharist: Rite I Holy Eucharist: Rite II Sunday School for All Ages Holy Eucharist: Rite II EYC – Movie Night
Monday, 1/23 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 6:00pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry “Small Wonders” NA Contemplative Prayer Group Men's Bible Study
Tuesday, 1/24 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm
Holy Eucharist Art Guild (at Baxters Gallery) Women's Bible Study Order of Saint Luke Following the Jesus Movement “Small Wonders” NA
Wednesday, 1/25 10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 7:00pm
Holy Eucharist Healing Service Rector's Bible Study EfM One Day with God Training “Came to Believe” AA Parish Choir
Thursday, 1/26 9:00am ECW Diocesan Board Meeting 6:30pm Deanery Meeting 6:30pm “Small Wonders” NA
Saturday, 1/28 7:30am One Day with God event at Craven Correctional Institution
Sunday, 1/29
The flowers behind the altar are given to the Glory of God in thanksgiving for Gene Primavera on his 80th birthday and for Leo Primavera, grandson, on his 1st birthday by Betsy Primivera.
7:30am 8:45am 10:00am 11:00am 3:45pm 5:00pm
Holy Eucharist: Rite I Holy Eucharist: Rite II Sunday School for All Ages Holy Eucharist: Rite II DC Trip Meeting for Parents EYC- Diocesan Convention Outreach