Father Perkins writes a "Looking Out My Window"

Here is a link to the 20 Times to Consider Calling Your Priest.

Father Perkins' schedule can be found here

We have received 96 pledges as of Thursday, December 22^nd for a total of $441,420

38 pledges stayed the same totaling $167,110

39 increased their pledge totaling $224,030 with an increase of $29,350

10 decreased their pledge totaling $22,180 with a decrease of $17,960 (making our overall pledge increase total $11,390)

We encourage you to give prayerful thought to your commitments for next year and to render your pledge as soon as possible. That gives the finance committee support and insight as they anticipate our 2023 budget.

You can render your pledge by putting your card in the box in the narthex, mailing it to the office, or emailing Amy (books@christchurchvaldosta.org).

HEP (Happy Episcopal People)  Party  

Live-Streaming this week of the 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service on December 24, 2022 will begin at 10:25 p.m. with the pre-service music selections. 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 18, 2022 - Holy Eucharist Service.

A Link to YouTube video that will begin Saturday, December 24th at 10:25 p.m. is available here.

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As a part of the upgrade of our audio and video equipment, construction is complete on the booth where our Media Crew will be located. They had there first Sunday in the booth on December 18th. They are still working with the new equipment and the audio connection, but are making great progress. Thank you for your patience. Here is a link to progression pictures.

Sue Ellen Rumstay held her annual "Sounds of the Season" on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Rachel Rumstay played the harp.

In case you missed it, our Media Crew was able to record the event. There are options for watching below, as well as an audio recording if you prefer to listen.

HEP Luncheon was held on Friday, December 16th at the home of John and Marcia McRae.

Here are some pictures from the event. Thank you John for hosting and sending the pictures.

The funeral for Jimmy Carroll was held on Wednesday, December 21st. If you were unable to attend the funeral, the family requested the service be recorded so the media team made a video of the service.

The video link is available here.

On January 8, 2023 we will have only one service, a shortened 10 am worship service with the annual meeting at its conclusion.

Please call or email the church office if you plan to attend. There is no cost for the luncheon, nor do you have to bring anything. We need an RSVP, to help with food planning to make sure we have enough to feed everyone who will attend.

Annual Reports have been submitted: Please note these items where submitted with the date of the annual meeting in mind, so references to tomorrow, or next week, are referring to January 8th, or later.

Vestry Elections will take place on January 8, 2023 during the annual parish meeting to be held immediately following the 10:00 service.

Please plan to attend this meeting as we will be electing our 2025 Vestry class.

We have nine candidates for Vestry who have submitted photos and a brief bio. Those can be found posted in the parish hall, or at this link 2025 Vestry Bios.

Garden Guild will take a break for Christmas and begin again the 2nd week of January. We will focus on the rectory grounds then. Many thanks to all of the hardworking people who help to clean up our church campus. More hardworking people are welcome to join us. Bring your gloves and tools.

Children's Church will take a break for the Holidays and will return to Children’s Church on January 8^th.

The Stitchers of Love are now meeting twice a month on the first and third Sundays in the Parish Hall from 4:00 to 6 p.m. (Time change this Sunday only). All are welcome. We will teach anyone who is interested in learning to knit or crochet. The next meeting is January 15th.

Tuesday Night Bible Study

The Tuesday night Bible study led by Willa Valencia will take a brief break for the holidays. Please plan to join us again in January.

Please mark your calendars - We will not have Vespers on December 25th or January 1st.

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 an Audio Recording from December 18, 2022 available here.

Donations for the 2022 tax year can be dropped off at the church office before December 22nd, or in the offering plate on December 24th or December 25th at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. The Church Office will be closed from December 26th - January 2nd. Donations may be dropped in the drop-box on the College Street office door after 12/22, or mailed to the church office. Thank you for your continued support of Christ Church.

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

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.