August 9, 2024

Note from Father Hal

Should you have a Pastoral Care need, please be assured your pastoral needs will be addressed. Contact Deacon Nancy Sartin (August 1-11) at 229.834.0147 or Father Walter Hobgood (August 1 -9) at 229.630.6444 or Pastor Bob Carr (August 2 - 11) at 248-231-3717. 

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY: (EFM) is a distance-learning program for adult Christian formation through theological education and reflection offered by the Beeckon Center of the School of Theology at The University of the South, in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Every baptized person is called to ministry. During the service of Confirmation, we ask God to “Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at Baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before them.”

Through study, prayer, and reflection, EFM helps participants move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God's Kingdom as they better apprehend the connections between their faith and their lives.

EfM invites participants into small, mentored groups that provide the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened. EFM seminar groups meet locally, eliminating the need to travel to Sewanee to access the School of Theology’s premier educational resources.

Does this sound like an experience you’ve been waiting for all your life? An informational meeting will be held in the Parish Hall at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21st. Grace and peace, Fr Hal

Grace Cafe/Tomberlin House: Looking for a small computer desk or table for one of our interns. Contact Jeri-Lyn Flowers at 404-771-7116 if you have something that you are willing to donate. We appreciate your support of the Cafe.

August 14th - First Day of PMO/Pre-School for 2024 - 2025

Pre-school will be starting on August 14th. Classes are from 9a to Noon.

Applications are still being accepted for classes.

NEW FOYER GROUPS ARE FORMING

Foyer Groups are made up of 8 - 10 people who meet (preferably) every month. The purpose of these groups is to get to know one another better, and to meet new people in the church. The groups can meet in different houses, or restaurants, any night of the week they decide on. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please email, Peggy in the church office (office@christchurchvaldosta.org or email Jeani Synyard jsynyard@bellsouth.net or text/call Jeani at 229.834.6004.

Worship Services

August 11, 2024

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00a Holy Eucharist, Rite II

1 Kings 19:4-8

Psalm 34:1-8

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

John 6:35, 41-51

Bulletin for the 10:00a service

https://christchurchvaldosta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/August-11-2024-bulletin-1000-Leaflet-1.pdf

Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday

10a - 2p

Closed Friday

Livestreaming

The broadcast of the 10 a.m. worship service on August 11, 2024, will begin on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel at approximately 9:50 a.m. Recorded videos of past services are also available on both of those platforms. 



For those worshiping in-person, we have a hearing assistance feature available inside the church as part of our sound system. This feature uses your smartphone and your earbuds or hearing aids to bring the sound directly into your ears. An updated information sheet is linked here, and printed copies are also available from the ushers or the Audio/Visual booth staff.

Serving this week - August 11, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Tammy Borders, Molly Stevenson, Jeani Synyard

Lectors: Katherine Mayer. Jane Kinney, Molly Stevenson

Acolytes: Phyllis Holland, David Holland, Holly Holland

Altar Guild: Phyllis Holland, Anne Reid, Mimi Allen, Pat Bezona, Daphne Wright

Ushers: Mike Tanner, Paul Stevenson, Cameron Prevost

Greeter: Jeani Synyard

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Tom Carroll, Larry Wisenbaker



Serving next week - August 18, 2024



Eucharistic Ministers: Stefani Carroll, Martin Holland, Sheri Gravett

Lectors: Martin Holland, Stefani Carroll, Bonnie Hanson

Acolytes: Joel Williams, Polly Collins, Molly Stevenson

Altar Guild: Francis Guice, Krystle Black, Nikki Yarbrough, Martha Leake

Ushers: Trent Coggins, Cliff Baker, Jerry Byrd

Greeter: Michael Black

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Larry Wisenbaker

For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Remember in Your Prayers

Remember in Your Prayers: Mimi Allen, Justin Allen, Greg Greneker, Louise Harden, Peter Ingeman, Michane James, Leigh Long, Doug Mayer, Marge McCartney, Mindy Meeker, Ed Mistick, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Maxwell Oliver, Sally Querin, Juanita Quinn, Richard Rigby, Rocky, James Smith, Gary Thomas, Anne Turner, Julie Van Ham, Eliza Waddell, Michelle Weidman, Gordon Zeese, pray for the family of The Rev. Canon Bob Carter

We are keeping those in need of prayer on the list for 1 month. We ask you to renew the need for continued prayer by calling the office. - Fr. Hal

Prayer for Israel and Palestine from Bishop Logue

“God of peace, we pray for the people of Israel and Palestine in this time of war.

For all who are fearful for the safety of their loved ones and themselves, we pray that the assurance of unfailing love, even in the midst of danger, settles upon them. Shelter them from despair and protect them from harm.

We remember before you the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East, the Most Reverend Hosam Elias Naoum, and the people of his churches, hospitals, and other ministries.

For all who have died, we pray they find rest.

For all who grieve, we pray they find comfort.

For all who are wounded, we pray they find healing.

For leaders on all sides, we pray for the will to lay down arms and for the conviction to embrace a path of reconciliation and peace that preserves the rights and dignity of all of your children.

God of justice, we pray with hopeful hearts that your beloved children of the Holy Land.

We ask all this in the name of your Son, Jesus. Amen.”

Prayer for the Ukraine

God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace for wisdom, discernment, and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Amen.

Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Church of England, Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrel

Ways to donate

You can donate on our Vanco Online site, or by scanning the QR code below on our website donate page located here.

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Email us at office@christchurchvaldosta.org

website: www.christchurchvaldosta.org

Call us at 229.242.5115

or bookkeeper at 229-242-0616

Christ Episcopal Church is a parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.