December 29, 2023

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.”











Church Office Hours for interim period:


Monday - Thursday

10 am - 2 pm

Closed on Friday

Worship Services


December 31: Christmas I


8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite II


Isaiah 61:10-62:3

Psalm 147 or 147:13-21

Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7

John 1:1-18

Audio/Visual Services

Sunday, December 31, 2023


Live-Streaming this week of the 10 a.m. worship service on December 31, 2023 will begin at 9:55 a.m. If for any reason we experience Technical difficulties with the Live-streaming, a recording of the service will be uploaded and a link sent to the congregation at a later time.


If you missed it, here is a video of the December 25, 2023 - Holy Eucharist


Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the December 31, 2023 service.


A Link to YouTube video that will begin Sunday, December 31st at 9:55 a.m. is here.


Feature for in-person worship - Our hearing assistance feature is available as part of our sound system. This feature uses your smartphone, earbuds, or hearing aids to bring the sound directly into your ears. An information sheet is linked here, and copies are also available from the ushers or the Audio/Visual booth staff.

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Calendar of Events January 2024


Each month we will send out a Calendar of Events.

Please find the link to the January 2024 Christ Church Calendar below.


January 2024

Evening Prayer


Evening Prayer at Christ Church on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. We invite you to join us. We will not hold evening prayer on New Year's Day.

Tuesday Night Bible study


Bible Study led by Willa Valencia, is held at 7:30pm at the home of Ron and Tammy Borders (1718 Williams St.). All adults are welcome. Please bring your Bible—any translation. 

The Garden Guild will take a break for the holiday season and will meet again Tuesday, January 9th. We focus on the church grounds. The Garden Guild meets each Tuesday from 10 - 12pm. More hardworking people are welcome to join us. Bring your gloves and tools.

Serving this week - December 31, 2023


Eucharistic Ministers: Eric Nielsen, David Sandbach, Patricia Tyson

Lectors: Ruth Holland, Patricia Tyson, David Sandbach

Acolytes: Nancy Lutsko, Phyllis Holland, Molly Stevenson

Altar Guild: Nancy Lutsko, Judy DeMott, Happy & Peter Ingeman, Frances Guice

Ushers: Stephen Sandbach, Tanner Darby, Martin Holland

Coffee Hour: No Coffee Hour today

Audio/Visual Crew: Ken Rumstay, Larry Wisenbaker


Serving next week - January 7, 2024

Eucharistic Ministers: Tammy Borders, Molly Stevenson, Nancy Lutsko

Lectors: Krystle Black, Tammy Borders, Nancy Lutsko

Acolytes: Molly Stevenson, Erica Thieme, Mara Shenton

Altar Guild: Debi Saeger, Julia Ariail, Lucy Tomberlin, BJ Mistick

Ushers: Al Turner, Tom Carroll, John McRae

Greeter: Nikki Yarbrough

Coffee Hour: Phyllis Hiers, Patricia Tyson, Julia Ariail, Jeri-Lyn Flowers, Cathy Hanson

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail


For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Birdwatching trip to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge


Join us for Birdwatching trip to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and boat trip at Wakulla Springs, January 1st. Meet at Christ Church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. 


Bring food to share at lunch. Come for all or part of the day. 


See John or Phyllis Hiers for more information.

Epiphany Pageant

The children’s pageant will take place on the Feast of Epiphany this year. Mark your calendars to attend the 10am service on Saturday, January 6th and plan to stay for a Brunswick Stew lunch! (Contact Molly Stevenson if you can provide a pot of Brunswick Stew or a pan of cornbread - (229 292-8215… text or call)

Stitchers of Love

The Stitchers of Love meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in the Parish Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. Join us to learn to knit or crochet or bring your projects and socialize with the group.

The Stitchers of Love need your donations of new or gently used stuffed animals to donate to the Children's Advocacy Center to comfort and soothe abused children. Contact Deacon Patricia Marks at 229-630-8644 or bring the animals to the office.



Madison Hood donated 3 large bags full of stuffed animals to the Children's Advocacy Center. The CAC was astonished at her generosity and sent her a thank you note and a small gift. She is our youngest donor so far and gave the most stuffed animals. Thank you Madison! (Photo from livestream camera.)

Sunday Evening Vespers - a group of Christ Church members meet on Zoom (2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays) at 6:00 p.m. to read the Compline Service, pages 127-135 in the Book of Common Prayer and for friendly conversation afterwards. The first and third Sundays of the month we will meet in-person, but will make an audio recording available after Vespers for those unable to attend in-person. To join the group and receive the link to the weekly gathering, contact Phyllis Hiers or call 229-563-2464.


Ever wondered what Vespers was all about? Here is Audio Recording from December 17, 2023.

Leading with Grace

The Diocese of Georgia’s Leading with Grace Saturday workshop series aims to train lay and ordained people to lead graciously in a variety of areas, including congregational development and vitality, group facilitation, prayer practices, forming relations across difference, and transforming conflict. Although the themes for each workshop are related, participants may attend any or all of the standalone, one-day workshops. After each workshop, LWG trainers are available to consult with participants about how to apply what they have learned in their home parishes. Registration will cost $35/person per workshop or $100 for all four. Follow this link to sign up and get involved.



Leading with Grace link.


Ways to donate
We are utilizing VANCO Payment Solutions to safely and securely make your offering.

Christ Church now uses a free mobile app that makes it simple for you to make an online gift.
Download the free “Vanco Mobile” app and search for Christ Episcopal Church and then Valdosta, GA.

Or you can donate on our Vanco Online site, or by scanning the QR code above or our website donate page located here.

We now also have a mobile text to give number simply text your gift amount to 844-928-4938 and then follow the instructions on your phone to complete your donation.

Thank you for your continued support of Christ Church.

Birthdays

December 31 - January 6, 2024



31 Susan Chamberlain

2 Ken Ricket, David Sandbach, Jr.

3 John McRae

4 Brighton Prine

5 Jacquelyn Dickey, Tepp Wilkin

Anniversaries

December 31 - January 6, 2024

6 Trent & Anna Coggins


Contact the church office to update our records if we missed your Birthday or Anniversary

A Prayer for 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

Remember in Your Prayers


Ann Burnette, Alexis Carr, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Allan Dear, Irene Dodd, Gene Greneker, Louise Harden, Michane James, CathyAnn Kautter, Mike Lassen, Dennis Marks, Doug Mayer, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Brett Nelson, Rocky, Burt Tillman, Willa Valencia, Sue Marie Waddell, Michelle Weidman


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

Clergy and Staff of 

Christ Episcopal Church


Church Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10-2

 

Father Hal Weidman, Rector

rector@christchurchvaldosta.org 

church office (229) 242-5115


Nancy Sartin, Deacon

nancysartin@att.net 

church office (229) 242-5115


Position Available, Administrator

office@christchurchvaldosta.org 

church office (229) 242-5115

 

Amy Creasy, Bookkeeper

books@christchurchvaldosta.org 

bookkeeper's office (229) 242-0616 


Michelle Weidman, Director of Christian Education

michelle@christchurchvaldosta.org

mobile (229) 262-0426


Position Available, Director of College Ministry

collegeministry@christchurchvaldosta.org

church office (229) 242-5115

 

Elise Sandbach, Director of Preschool

sandbach1@bellsouth.net

mobile (229) 460-4738


Sue Ellen Rumstay, Organist

rumstaysue@gmail.com 

church office (229) 242-5115


Issa Young, Choir Director

issayoung@gmail.com 

church office (229) 242-5115


Nancy Lutsko, Verger

luts@bellsouth.net 

home (229) 241-7527

Christ Church uses Vanco Payment Solutions for online giving. Download the Vanco Mobile app, text to give 844-928-4938, or scan the QR code below. Thank you for your support.
email us at office@christchurchvaldosta.org
website: www.christchurchvaldosta.org
229.242.5115 or bookkeeper at 229-242-0616
Christ Episcopal Church is part of the 
Diocese of Georgia.

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