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. April 23 – April 30, 2017
Holy Week and Easter at Christ Church
Episcopal Church Women ECW Event to be Held at Christ Church – Volunteers Needed On Tuesday, May 2, Christ Church ECW is hosting a dinner in the Parish House after the Board meeting for the officers of the Diocese ECW. We are looking for some volunteers to help set up the Parish House in the morning. This entails setting 25 places and making certain that we have all the dishes we need for the event. Also, we need 2 or 3 people to help serve beginning at 5:00pm ending about 7:00pm. Our final need is for a clean-up crew beginning about 7:00 pm. This is a wonderful way for us to practice radical hospitality as we meet and greet fellow members of ECW from around the diocese. Please call Ann Bustard, 252-636-2885, if you can help during any of these times. On Wednesday, May 3, Christ Church will host the Annual Spring ECW Meeting. Bishop Skirving will serve as celebrant at the Eucharist. After the service, we will move to the Harrison Center for our catered luncheon. Our own Terry Brubaker will speak to the assembled group about Camp Hope, a camp for children who have a parent incarcerated in prison. This ministry is very near and dear to Terry's heart, so we will be blessed to hear about her hard work to make it possible for so many children to have the opportunity to attend summer camp at Camp Bob at Kanuga. Remember that all women of the church are invited to attend the General Meeting of the ECW. Call Judi at 633-2109 to reserve a place!
Christ Church ECW Spring Picnic Please join the St. Elizabeth and St. Frances Chapters of the Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church for our Spring Picnic on Tuesday, May 9, at 4pm in the Harrison Center. Dinner will include assorted beverages, fried chicken, side dishes and desserts. All women of Christ Church are invited to attend. Please call 633-2109 and make your reservation by Friday, May 5.
The Provocative Church Café Food for Thought: A Place to Gather and Share Mondays at 5:00pm in the Parish House Participants in the Following Jesus Movement Provocative Church Gatherings wanted to continue the conversations. Starting on Monday, April 24, from 5:00 – 6:00pm, there will an opportunity to gather weekly in the Parish House to listen and discuss where God may be calling us now. If you did not participate in the Provocative Church book study, you are very welcome to drop in and join the conversations. The purpose of these gatherings is to keep alive the Spirit-filled table conversations and to be open to where God is leading each one of us. Come and see! Participate in this amazing Jesus Movement! Questions? Call Jettie Pelletier, 636-9416, or Jane Merritt, 671-3772.
Christ Church Ministry Fair On Sunday, May 7, 2017, join us after the 10:00am service (One service only that day!) for a Ministry Fair on the lawn (weather permitting). Come find out about the active ministries at our church and the exciting volunteer opportunities available to all. Refreshments and drinks will be served. There's something for everyone!!! Mark your calendar for this special fun event.
RCS Spring Ingathering Today as you leave Sunday service, please remember to take a grocery bag to fill with food items for Religious Community Services. Bags will be collected next Sunday.
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, picnic or Dutch treat lunch/brunch in a restaurant. Stop by our table at the ministry Fair on May 7 to sign up. On May 21 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, we will have our “kick off” at the home of Martha Ross, 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, 252-7728156 or jbroaddus205@suddenlink.net. I hope many of you will participate in this very special ministry.
Young Adults and Young Families (YAYF) The Young Adult/Young Families Committee has been resurrected and we want to get together! The YAYF group is made of adults between the ages of 25-50 and of adults with school-age children. We will send a group email about each event as it approaches. Guys Night with the Down East Wood Ducks May 2 at 7:00pm Family Brunch May 14 at 10:00am on the church grounds For more information or questions about the above events, please contact Betsy Jutras betsyemory@aol.com or 910-520-7877.
Compassionate Listening Ministry at RCS The number of God's children who need a smile and someone to listen and/or pray with them has increased over time. This is a powerful ministry the Holy Spirit directed our postulant, Linda Murdock, to begin. Now we need more volunteers to experience the joy one receives by giving at least one hour a month or more from10:3011:30, their lunch hour, listening, praying, smiling, being a welcoming presence in their lives. If you have this time available and an interest in this ministry, please contact Sheridan Holstein:
252-636-5660 or schtee47@gmail.com
Religious Community Services Needs Items Needed for April: Instant Mashed Potatoes, Hamburger/Tuna Helper Mixes Stuffing Mix, Beef Stew, Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta
Adult Education Opportunity Starting Sunday, April 23, 2017, we will be presenting an Adult Forum during our adult Sunday school hour. The title of the series is “Knowing Our Neighbors” with the first guest speaker being Susan Husson, Director of Interfaith Refugee Ministries. Guest speaker for Sunday, April 30, will be Beth Cooper, the new executive director of Merci Clinic. This class will be located in the Harrison Center. Please join us for coffee and great discussion.
Crown Deadline Extended The deadline for submission of articles for the next edition of the Crown has been extended to May 8, 2017.
Youth Ministry News Camp Hope Fundraiser Car Wash The 4th Annual Camp Hope Car Wash will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 1708 Neuse Blvd. from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Receptionist's desk at church or from Camp representatives after/before the services on the next two Sundays. Help support the campers by letting them wash your car! Get your tickets now!
In peace we pray to you, Lord God
Sunday, 4/23
For our ill and recovering parishioners: Art and Diane Vance, Fred and Muriel Latham, Barbara Willis, 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 Hasell, Catherine Bender, Betty Jane Bonapartian, Bob and Joan Burnett, Audrey St. John, Fair Leonard, Glenna Davis, Champ Mitchell, Janet Anderson, Margi, Bradley, Joe Freemon, Ray Stark, Bob Kohn, Gretchen Gibson, Nan Baughman, Linda Howell, David Hancock, Janice Millns, Nicholas Pridgen, Jane Czernik, Betty Paramore, Bruce Meyers, Susan Rivenbark, Mary Kay Farnham, Warren Meadows, Janet Corcoran, Janet MacLaren, Rex Willis III, Hilda Weaver, John Reichenbach, Hal Cameron, Jim Stroud, Jane Montesi, Linda Foster, Anne Lutton
For our families and friends: Bella, Natalie, Natalie, Richard, Nancy, Connor, Miles, Andrew, Sue, Everett, Michael, Edward, Jay, Roy, Gracie, Colt, Ken, Monty, Charles, Brett, Deanna, Susan, 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
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, Capt. John Jones
For all refugee families, especially: Leonardo, Viviana and Mariann
7:30am Holy Eucharist: Rite I 8:45am Holy Eucharist: Rite II 10:00am Sunday School (Includes Combined Children's Sunday School Outreach Project) 11:00am Holy Eucharist: Rite II 5:00pm EYC Monday, 4/24 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm
Tuesday, 4/25 8:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 6:30pm
Holy Eucharist Women's Bible Study Order of Saint Luke “Small Wonders” NA Wednesday, 4/26
10:00am 11:00am 6:00pm 6:15pm 7:00pm 7:00pm
Holy Eucharist Healing Service Rector's Bible Study Stewardship Committee Meeting “Came to Believe” AA Parish Choir Deanery Youth Leader Meeting Thursday, 4/27
5:00pm Daughters of the King Training 6:00pm “Small Wonders” NA
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Sunday, 4/30
St. Mark’s, Roxobel, and St. Stephen’s, Goldsboro
The flowers on altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Margo's mother Loraine Tipton by Margo & David Skaggs, and in loving memory of our daughter Catherine Virginia McCulley by Mike & Carolyn McCulley, and in loving memory of Addison Grace Petracca, niece of Kaye Anna Frampton-Brown.
Prayer Shawl Ministry “Small Wonders” NA Contemplative Prayer Group ECW Board Meeting Provocative Church Café Men's Bible Study
7:30am 8:45am 9:45am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 5:00pm
RCS Ingathering Holy Eucharist: Rite I Holy Eucharist: Rite II Reception for Judi Dorn Adult Forum Sunday School for All Ages Holy Eucharist: Rite II EYC – Environmental Outreach