May 10, 2024

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:

Monday - Thursday

10 am - 2 pm

Closed on Friday

Worship Services

May 12: Easter VII

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

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

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

Psalm 1

1 John 5:9-13

John 17:6-19

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Now you can see the church’s schedule of worship services, events and meetings online at <https://christchurchvaldosta.org/calendar>. Please check it out for the rest of May and help us evaluate whether this prototype online calendar works for us. Those responsible for events can have them added, deleted, or changed in the online calendar by contacting Peggy Baer at the church office (229-242-5115 or office@christchurchvaldosta.org). 

Audio/Visual Services

Sunday, May 12, 2024

The broadcast of the 10 a.m. worship service on May 12, 2024 will begin on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel at approximately 9:50 a.m. Please note this new start time, which will allow us to include all of the prelude music. 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 May 5, 2024 - Holy Eucharist

Link to the 10:00 bulletin for the May 12, 2024 service.

A Link to YouTube video that will begin Sunday, May 12th at 9:50 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.

Sunday Morning Bible Study



Each Sunday morning beginning at 9:15 in the parish hall, Chris Roan leads a Bible study where the Lectionary Readings (the scripture selections we hear in church that day) are discussed. It’s a great opportunity to make your worship experience more engaging and meaningful! All are welcome. Please come!!

Evening Prayer

Evening Prayer at Christ Church has been postponed until September. We invite you to join us in the fall.

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 meet Wednesday, May 8th. We focus on the church grounds. The Garden Guild meets each Wednesday from 1:30 - 3:30pm. More hardworking people are welcome to join us. Bring your gloves and tools.

Thursday Morning Bible Study



Tammy Borders will be leading a ladies Bible study, each Thursday at her house, 1718 Williams St. It will be a study on The Gospel on the Ground, a study on the book of Acts. Thursdays at 9:00 am.

For more information, call Tammy at 229-560-5889.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Youth/Graduation Sunday

Join us on Sunday May 19th

Our youth will lead our 10:00 a.m. worship service.

Ms. Sally Baker will be our preacher for Youth Sunday.

We will honor our graduating seniors.

Men in Blue will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs

PLEASE RSVP by Wednesday, May 15th at noon so we have enough food.

Sign up sheet on hall bulletin board, or call the church office.

Serving this week - May 12, 2024



Eucharistic Ministers: Tammy Borders, Molly Stevenson, Nancy Lutsko

Lectors: Tammy Borders, Daphne Wright, Molly Stevenson

Acolytes: Maddie Yarbrough, Blake Yarbrough, Chip Whiting

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

Ushers: Trent Coggins, Cliff Baker, Jerry Byrd

Greeter: Jeani Synyard

Audio/Visual Crew: Julius Ariail, Ken Rumstay, Tom Carroll

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Serving next week - May 19, 2024



The Youth of Christ Church will be serving on May 19. 2024

For many more serving opportunities see a Vestry Member.

Mark Your Calendars for Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will be June 3rd through the 6th. The theme is Earth, Stars, Hands and Hearts.

The Stitchers of Love meets 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.

What is Vespers? A group of Christ Church members and friends meets 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 meet in-person and enjoy a bring-your-own sandwich supper in the parish hall afterwards. For those in-person meetings, we make an audio recording available by email 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 the Audio Recording from May 5, 2024.

Sunday, May 19th - Last Day of Sunday school

As the end of the school year draws near, so does our Sunday School program. Please join us on Sunday, May 19th, there will be a celebration with all sorts of fun. Please make plans to have a wonderful time at the end of the year party.

 GRADUATION SUNDAY: We will be celebrating and honoring graduates during our 10AM service on Sunday, May 19^th. This day is also Pentecost. Please submit your graduate(s)’ name(s) to office@christchurchvaldosta.org, before noon on Wednesday, May 15^th, so we may salute them in our Bulletin. We invite you to provide your: graduate’s full name, school graduating from, degree/certificate received and, if future plans are known, provide them. Thank you. Grace and peace,--Fr Hal+

PENTECOST, ALSO MAY 19^TH: means “fiftieth day.” It’s found in both testaments in the Bible; Old and New. In the Old it denotes the Feast of Weeks, an agricultural event focusing on the harvest of first fruits. It was the 50^th day after Passover. In the New it’s used to refer to the coming of the spirit on the day of Pentecost, after Jesus’s death, resurrection, and ascension.

We understand its meaning as the gift of the spirit. It fulfills Jesus’ promise to his followers to send an advocate. The speaking in tongues, which was a major effect of having received a spirit, is taken by some to symbolize the church’s worldwide mission. This day is one of the seven principal feasts in the Episcopal Church year.

As part of our celebration of this day and at both services, we will pray the Lord’s Prayer twice. First, I’m encouraging you to pray it in a language of your family tree. Another option is to pray it in a language you may know, other than English. Then, we will pray the Lord’s Prayer together in English. Why? More will be revealed… Grace and peace, Fr Hal

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

May 12 - May 18, 2024



14 Eric Nielsen

17 Elizabeth Hanson

Anniversaries

May 12 - May 18, 2024

15 Michael & Krystle Black

Bill & Anne Shenton

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

Mimi Allen, Don Brice, Alexis Carr, Jeanna Culpepper, Janet Dickman, Gene Greneker, Joshua Hanson, Louise Harden, Greg Holland, Peter Ingeman, Michane James, Peggy Lawson Kight, Doug Mayer, Mindy Meeker, Ed Mistick, Gnann Moser, Ray Murphy, Juanita Quinn, Richard Rigby, Rocky, Lucy Tomberlin, Rita Watters, Michelle Weidman, Jackie Wheeler, Gordon Zeese

Family of Genevieve Creasy - Mother-in-law of Amy Creasy

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

Peggy Baer, Administrative Assistant

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

Jeri-Lyn Flowers, 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

Stefani Carroll, Treasurer

treasurer@christchurchvaldosta.org

church office (229) 242-5115

Steve Honeycutt, Jr. Warden

jrwarden@christchurchvaldosta.org

church office (229) 242-5115

Molly Stevenson, Sr. Warden

mollybs64@outlook.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

Call us at 229.242.5115

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