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Messenger Christ Church 320 Pollock Street New Bern, North Carolina
www.christchurchnewbern.com Facebook.com/christchurchnewbern (252) 633-2109
Jan 13-20,2019
Christian Formation for adults
With the start of the new year, we hope you will engage in one of the
offerings for continue your growth as a follower of Jesus.
Sundays at 10:00am
(a look at the weekly Scripture lessons)
Led by Rick Schulhaus now meeting in the Pelletier Room
“I want to know more about…”
In the Library
A chance to learn more about theology, Christ Church, the Prayer Book, and more.
This week, continued conversation about the function of the Altar Guild
January 20 & 27 — History of Christ Church
Led by David Skaggs
February 3-24
Aging and Dementia
Led by Ann Bustard
Discussion of the new book Redeeming Dementia by Dorothy Linthicum and Janice Hicks. Mrs. Linthicum will lead the class
on February 24. More details to come!
Please call Ann Bustard at 252-636-2885, or e-mail [email protected].
Weekday opportunities
Women’s Book Study Tuesdays at 10am 2nd Floor Living Room Rising Strong By Brene Brown Contact the Rev. Cortney Dale ([email protected]) for more infor-mation. Books are provided.
Rector’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 11am Library We will begin the year looking at the Gospel of Matthew.
Thursdays at 6:30pm Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices. Books are $16 and available at the front desk. Contact Liz Lane (541.221.5299) for more details.
Christian Formation for children &
youth
For children & youth, Sundays at 10am
Our 3-yr olds through pre-K utilize Godly Play, a hands-on way to learn the stories of the Bible.
Our older elementary grades will again Holy Moly to make their way through events of the Old and New Testament. Children are grouped by similar age (K — 1st, 2nd –3rd, & 4th—5th Grades). All classes are on the 1st Floor of the Education Hallway. Look for the signs in the hallways and in the reception area for where each class is located.
Middle School & High School groups gather for “Sunday’s Cool.” Join us in our new space on the 2nd floor of the Educa-tion Building. The class is led by Stephen and Maureen Clay-ton and is exploring the Way of Love using a program devel-oped at St. Paul’s, Fayetteville, AR.
Way of Love Preaching Series starts today
At this summer’s General Convention of the Episcopal
Church, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invited the whole
church to Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life. This Epiphany
season, we will explore each of those practices as part of our
sermon each week.
Turn — January 13
Learn — January 20
Worship — January 27
Pray — February 3
Go — February 10
Rest — February 17
Bless — February 24
Join us! And invite a friend!
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Calendar
First Sunday After Epiphany
Sunday January 13
7:30 am Eucharist Rite I
8:45 am Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am Sunday School for all ages
11:00 am Eucharist Rite II
12:30 pm Jr. DOK (Library)
5:30 pm EYC @ First Presbyterian
Monday, January 14
10:00 am ECW-St Elizabeth (Parish House)
6:00 pm Song Lovers (Music Room)
Tuesday, January 15
8:30 am Holy Eucharist (Chapel)
9:00 am ECW Diocesan Board Mtg (Parish House)
10:00 am Women’s Book Club ( 2nd Fl Living Room)
5:00 pm Heart and Soul Choir Practice (Music Rm)
6:15 pm Diocesan PreConvention Mtg (Parish Hse)
7:00 pm Hand Bell Choir ( Music Building)
Wednesday, January 16
10:00 am Holy Eucharist and Healing Svc (Chapel)
11:00 am Rector’s Bible Study (Library)
4:00 pm Pastoral Care Commission (Library)
4:30 pm Choristers (Music Room)
4:30 pm Music and Motion (Parish House)
5:00 pm Friends of Christ Church (Library)
6:00 pm EfM (2nd Floor Living Room)
6:15 pm AA meeting - open (Pelletier Room)
7:00 pm Parish Choir (Music Room)
7:00 pm Safety & Welcome Committee (Parish Hse)
Thursday, January 17
10:00 am Brookedale
10:45 am Berne Village
4:00 pm Finance Committee (Pelletier Room)
5:15 pm Evangelism Committee ( Library)
6:30 pm Walk in Love (2nd Fl Living Room)
6:30 pm NA Meeting (Pelletier Room)
Friday, January 18
Saturday, January 19
Sunday, January 20
Second Sunday After Epiphany
7:30 am Eucharist Rite I
8:45 am Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am Sunday School for all ages
11:00 am Eucharist Rite II
No EYC
If you would like a loved one who is not a member of Christ Church
to be placed on that prayer list, please contact Ellie Roberts
([email protected] or 252.633.2109)
In peace we pray to you, Lord God
For our ill and recovering parishioners:
Barbara Willis, Dottie Parker, Gary Derck, Jackie Barney,
Linda Lore, Mike Pridgen, Jim, Mary Hasell, Catherine Bender,
Betty Jane Bonapartian, Bob and Joan Burnett, Champ
Mitchell, Janet Anderson, Bradley, Joe Freemon, Ray Stark, Bob
Kohn, Nicholas Pridgen, Betty Paramore, Susan Rivenbark,
Mary Kay Farnham, Warren Meadows, Rex Willis III, Hal
Cameron, Anne Lutton, Charlie Mitchell, Robert Lane, Evelyn
Hunter, Gloria Simpson, Dave Watrous, Larry Whitney, Joe
Mansfield, Ilene Disosway, Barbara, Helen Shine, Rick
Schulhaus, Mary Lynn Linton, Barbara Odderstol, Jackie
Sherwood, Rae Cowan, Blackie Fox, Jim Caldwell., Jack Hardy.
For our families and friends:
Liesel, Tate, Ruth, Kathy, Nancy, Denise, Tony, Barbara,
Charlie, Ann, Mathias, Katherine, Alex, Linda, Ginny, Dennis,
Jim, Teresa, Robert, Michael, Dorothy, Julia, Ian, Lee, Jessica,
Dan, Steve, Andy, Matthew, Heath, Glen, Betty J, Walter, Anne,
Cameron, Scott, Leo, Laura, Rick , Jackson, Andrea, Bo, Frances,
Guy, Stephen, Martha, Deb, Imma Jean, Drew, Cortney, Karen,
Dan, Betsy, Joan., Linda, Matty, Linda, Michael, Cliff, Bridgid,
Kate, Alex, Robert, Annalee. Rosemary, Donald, Lisa, Cynthia,
Dori, Sarah, Jon and Judy, Bruce, Melissa, Eve, Steve.
For our deployed military:
Capt. Jason White, Cpl. Jason Church, Sgt. Bill Jarvis, LCPL
Ross Drury, Capt. Delbert R. Patton, CW02 Justin Harshner,
Sgt.. Devin Clarke, Capt. John Jones, Lt Col Matt Wernersbach,
AIC. Phillip Buffa III.
For our parishioners in boarding school and college:
Ashley Buffa, Anna Louise Flanagan, Jack Huddle, William
Little, Alex Norwood, Carlee Peele, Htoo Soe, Kiaishia Squires,
John Thomas, Zack Thuringer, Abby Garman, Emily Wilson
For all refugee families especially: Leonardo, Viviana and
Mariann
For the Family of:
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St Thomas, Bath
Flowers behind the altar are given to the glory of God and for the people of Christ Church.
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POD, Parents Meeting, & EYC Today
Pathways of Discipleship
3:00-4:30pm
Youth Room
Join us for games, food, and more!
(open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders)
Middle & High School Parents’ Meeting
4:30-5:15pm
Youth Room
Please bring a laptop or tablet (if you can)
Episcopal Youth Community
5:30-7:15pm
(Open to all 6th—12th graders!)
Drop off and pick up at First Presbyterian’s Session
House on New Street.
Contact Ashley Simpson
252.661.0287) for more information
We will use this space each week to share a reflection on the week’s readings for
the Good Book Club. These reflections are taken from a resource published by
the United Thank Offering. Bible Study Guides can be found in the pamphlet
rack in the Reception Area or online at http://www.goodbookclub.org/
resources/.
WEEK 1: JANUARY 7-13, 2019
Sherri Dietrich
UTO Board President, Diocese of Maine
READ: ROMANS 1:1-3:8
REFLECT:
Paul often begins his letters with his “credentials,” as he
does in Romans.
It’s a lot of information that must have been important
for his original readers to read, but it isn’t particularly
inspiring to us 2,000 years later.
We already know the story of Jesus and his disciples
who were empowered to spread Christianity through-
out the known world, and Paul doesn’t need to defend
his right to write about Christ and faith at this point.
But I am always moved by the greeting to his readers
that follows, which is usually some version of the one
in Romans 1:8: “I thank my God through Jesus Christ
for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed through-
out the world.” It may have been just the “Dear Read-
er” salutation of his age, but it’s lovely and it reminds
me both of all the people I love and of the eternal im-
portance of proclaiming our faith. Evangelism hasn’t
always been embraced by Episcopalians, and it can be
pretty scary to share your faith in a “post-Christian”
age, but Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has reminded
us that Christianity is indeed good news that’s too good
not to share.
Now that I’m the United Thank Offering Board presi-
dent, Paul’s greeting feels even more personal and sig-
nificant to me because it’s just how I feel about all of
the people who participate in UTO. UTO grants pro-
claim our faith throughout the world and help provide
buildings and programs that allow others to then pro-
claim their faith to their neighbors, and I thank my
God for every one of you.
For next week: Read Romans 3:9—5:21.
Christian Formation Task Force
With Ashley Simpson’s departure this summer for seminary*,
the Rector has put together a Christian Formation Task Force
to assist him in developing a job description for whomever
will succeed her. We will follow a similar pattern to the 2017
Director of Music search, gathering input from all areas of the
parish about hopes and dreams not only for our young people
but for all of the parish.
The Task Force is Susan Husson, Betsy Tayloe, Anne Morini,
Don Buhrmaster, Alice Witten, Betsy Jutras, Jason Thuringer,
Lisa Kafer, and Rick Schulhaus. The fist meeting will be Feb-
ruary 5th. The Rector’s goal is to have the position filled by
May and the new person be able to have a week or two of
overlap with Ashley before she departs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to be in
touch with any member of the Task Force or with the Rev.
Paul Canady ([email protected] or
252.633.20109 ext. 102)
*Ashley is still exploring where she will go to seminary. Her aim is to make
that announcement by the end of March.
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Attention Commission Leaders, Com-
mittee Chairpersons and Ministry
Leaders
Christ Church is a bustling hub of activity! We host
meetings, both for the church and the community, near-
ly every night of the week. Please be sure to be in touch
with Ellie Roberts, Director of Church Life, to make
sure your group is on the calendar and has a space to
meet when you want/need it. Even if your group has
been meeting the second Tuesday of the month since
James Reed was the Rector*, you need to be in touch
with Ellie to re-confirm the time, day, and location for
your group. This will also ensure that your program is
listed on the calendar in the Messenger and on our Web-
site (https://christchurchnewbern.com/calendar/).
Ellie can be reached at ellierob-
[email protected] or 252.633.2109 ext
135. *James Reed was the first rector of Christ Church, back in the 1750s.
Thank you so much for your commitment to Christ
Church and for your pledges. Giving Envelopes are
available in the Parish House. Please stop in and pick
up your box.
If you don’t see yours, please contact Patti Williams in
the Church Office
252.633.2109 ext 111
Friends of Christ Church Beginning soon, a new ministry will be
launched at Christ Church under the
umbrella of Pastoral Care. This ministry
will be called “Friends of Christ
Church”. The purpose of this ministry
is to visit homebound parishioners and
those who are alone. Both men and
women are needed as visitors. This min-
istry will resemble the Silver Shepherds
of the past.
Visitors will share the gift of God’s love with those they vis-
it. These visits will help parishioners to stay connected to
Christ Church and its people. Please consider this oppor-
tunity prayerfully. The two ingredients needed are a bit of
time and a willingness to serve others,
Please call Ann Bustard at 252-636-2885, or e-mail an-
[email protected] if you wish to serve God by visit-
ing your sisters and brothers- you will be blessed!
Join us in the Library on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at
5:00 pm for information and handouts. The meeting will
last no more than an hour (5-6 pm). We look forward to
seeing you there!
Saint Elizabeth ECW
The St. Elizabeth's Chapter will meet on
Monday, January 14 at 10 am in the Parish
House. Our speaker will be our own Cliff
Badgley, and after the meeting we will go to
lunch at a local restaurant. All are welcome!
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