CHRIST CHURCH – Dec 4, 2016
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12;
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19.
Let
each of us take a joyful approach to giving this year by giving back to God.
Let’s all give our very best so that we will continue to be a vital and growing
church family that services our community and the world.
If
you are prepaying your 2017 pledge, please indicate on your check. If you wish
to set up automated pledge giving, complete the form in the church office.
Thank you.
The Coffee
Hour is hosted by Christ Church Praise Team.
Annual Poinsettia
Sale – Middle/High School Youth - Courtyard - December 4 and 11 at 8 a.m. and
11:30 a.m. $7.50 each, 2 for $14.00 or 3 for $20.00. Proceeds support our youth
program.
Youth Middle/High School Groups – Trimble Hall 4:00 –
6:00 p.m.
Swords,
Serpents, & Halos Adult Formation class – 10:00 a.m. – Parish Hall.
Nursery,
for children under the age of 4, is open at 8:50 a.m. through the 11:00 a.m.
service every Sunday.
Weekly Events
Every Monday, Rite I
Holy Communion is celebrated in the Chapel at 12:00 Noon.
Tuesday Women’s Bible/Book Study – “Home”. Continues through December 13, from 10:00 –
11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room #1.
Holy Communion – Wednesday Evening – 6:30 p.m. –
Chapel.
Wednesday
Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. – Meeting Room #1. Father Joel is teaching a class on Paul’s Letter to
the Ephesians.
Men’s
Bible Study – 7:00 a.m. Thursday - Meeting Room # 1.
Prayers For Our Country and
Persecuted Christians Worldwide –
12 p.m. - Thursday – Chapel.
Bereavement/Grieving Group – 4:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. by appointment Wednesday - Parlor.
Coming Up
Christmas Altar
Flowers - If you would like to honor the memory of a loved one or offer your
thanksgiving to God for blessings, you may donate Christmas Altar Flowers.
Envelopes are in the office/narthex. There is a minimum donation of $15.
Deadline: December 18.
December
8 and 15 are the Advent Organ Recitals at 12:15 p.m. in the church. A home-made
lunch ($5) follows in the Parish Hall.
Please attend.
December
11th at 4:00 p.m. come hear the Sarasota Young Voices, the area’s
leading children’s choir.
Sunday, December 11th
Tickets go on sale for the Annual Outreach Dinner/Auction held at the Bradenton
Yacht Club, February 7th. Contact Joyce
and Doug Reiff 941-750-6781. Bring your auction items in to the office with
description and value of item.
Dads: Give Mom a Break! Bring your
children to Breakfast with St. Nicholas – 9:00 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17th
in the Parish Hall. Marcella will take photos of your child with St. Nicholas.
Sign up sheets are in the church. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal follows the
breakfast.
Would you like a family Christmas
photo? December 18th from
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall, Marcella Kissick will take your family
photo and send it to you via email. Wear
your festive Christmas clothing!!!
Requests and Needs
The Thrift Shop -
Donations Needed – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call
746-4906.
The Lord’s Pantry – Donations Needed –
Peanut butter, macaroni, and cheese, spaghetti sauce, cans of: tuna, fruit,
beans. Turn in at the church office.
Schedule of Christmas Services
5:00 p.m., Dec. 24, 2016 – Christmas Pageant/Family Service
7:30 p.m., Dec. 24, 2016 – Christmas Eve HC Rite 1 Service
10:00 p.m., Dec. 24, 2016 – Musical Prelude
10:30 p.m., Dec. 24, 2016 – Christmas Eve HC Rite II Service
11:00 a.m., Dec. 25, 2016 Christmas Day HC Rite II Service
Clergy
Contact Information
Christ Church clergy: Fr.
Joel Morsch (773-6018), Deacon Gretchen Platt (713-1891), Deacon
Micheal Sircy (779-4193).
Church Office 747-3709
