Weekly Announcements (Sept 28-Oct 4)

September 29, 2008

Clergy-led Adult Sunday School: 10:10-10:50 a.m.: Everyday Theology meets in the Gibson room. The following topics will be discussed: Life, Marriage, Family, Money, Vocation and Death.

The Altar Guild invites you to become a part of arranging that glorious feast we all love to come to each Sunday!  We are especially in need of help on the first and third Sundays of each month.  Please consider becoming part of these wonderful, loving, experienced teams of caring ladies who help make our worship experience such a joy.  Call Anne Dodge at 293-9731 for more information.

The men of Christ Church our invited to attend a weekly Bible Study on the Book of Romans, Tuesday mornings from 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. in Meade Hall. Bagels and coffee are available beginning at 7:00 a.m.

The women of Christ Church are invited to attend a weekly Bible study on David, Thursday mornings in the Gibson room at 9:30 a.m. They are using a study guide by Beth Moore entitled, A Heart Like His.

A women’s group is studying the book of Genesis on Tuesday evenings starting at 7:15 p.m. in the Donovan room at Christ Church. All women are welcome! For more information contact Emily Gum at err8t@virginia.edu or 610-731-1510.

Children’s Choir (gr. 1-4) meets on Weds., 6:30-7:30 p.m. during the Adult Education class and will sing at the 9 a.m. service next on Sunday, Oct. 26. Come join the fun!   Youth Choir (gr. 5-8) meets on Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. before youth group and will sing at the 9 a.m. service on Oct 12th.   Hope to see you there!  Please contact Elizabeth Norfrey at davidneliz@christchurchcville.org or 293-2347 x.110 for more information.

Adult Choir (Thurs, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday warmup at 10:15 a.m. for 11 a.m. service) welcomes newcomers. Part-timers are also encouraged to join the choir for Choral Evensong on Oct. 23rd.  Contact Elizabeth Norfrey for more information.

Handbell Choir (Sun., 6:30-7:30 p.m.) is preparing to play on Sunday, October 26th. There are two spots open. If you would like to join this group for the next 4 weeks, contact David Norfrey (see above).

Pianists of all ages/all musical styles interested in playing in the Piano Marathon, Friday, October 17th, 2-10 p.m. should please sign up for a time slot by this Tuesday, Sept. 30. Contact Elizabeth Norfrey (see above.)

USHERS NEEDED:  We have 2 vacancies for the 9AM Service on Team III (3rd Sunday of the month).  First come, first to serve.  Please contact Bob Garland, Jr. at 293-2045 or bgarlandjr@aol.com if you would like to serve your Church.  Training is free !!

Alex Mejias is looking for help with the sound system at the 9 a.m. service. Please email him if you are interested: awmejias@gmail.com.

Youth Group is on tonight!  We’re meeting from 6:45-8pm (Middle School meets in the library, High School downstairs in the Gibson Room), and the High School Busch Gardens trip is next weekend (Oct. 4-5)!  

Calling Christ Church parishioners to tutor second graders from Clark Elementary!  Tutoring will take place at the Community Center of Friendship Court on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (3:15 - 4:30) from October 6 to December 18.  Three or four tutors are needed each day, but scheduling is flexible. For additional information, please contact Proal Heartwell at 295-6932 or pheartwell@villageschool.us .

Crop Walk: Please see the information on the ledge under the Mission & Outreach bulletin board outside Meade Hall.

Loaves & Fishes: Do you have a few hours to spare once a month helping others? Team 1 of Loaves & Fishes (our soup kitchen) is in need of 2 volunteers to work the first Tuesday of each month. The hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If interested, please contact Donna Murray at dkmurr@embarqmail.com or phone 434-842-1772.

Casserole Ministry: If you know of anyone who is sick or could use dinner delivered to their house, please contact Merle Robertson at 973-2749.

The Shawl Knitting Ministry meets from 10-11 a.m. every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the Jefferson Heights Apartment’s 3rd floor craft room located at 1550 Pantops Mountain Place. If you have questions, please call Merle Robertson at 973-2749.

Weekly Announcements (Sept 7-13)

September 5, 2008

Today’s Adult Sunday School Classes: Theology A La Carte, led by Erin Wells, Donovan Room, 8:50-9:50 a.m. This class will hold informal talks on wide-ranging topics, with Scripture as reference, on any theological, ethical, and moral issues which those attending wish to discuss. As always, drop-ins are welcome! Everyday Theology begins today at the 10 o’clock hour in the Gibson room. This class will be taught by the clergy and includes the following topics: Life, Marriage, Family, Money, Vocation and Death. 

Church Potluck today at 12:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and join us in Meade Hall. There will be extra food prepared, so all visitors and members are welcome!

The Altar Guild invites you to become a part of arranging that glorious feast we all love to come to each Sunday!  We are especially in need of help on the first and third Sundays of each month.  Please consider becoming part of these wonderful, loving, experienced teams of caring ladies who help make our worship experience such a joy.  Call Anne Dodge at 293-9731 for more information.

Beginning September 9th, Christ Church will host a weekly Men’s Bible Study on the Book of Romans, Tuesday mornings from 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. in Meade Hall. Bagels and coffee will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m.

The women of Christ Church are invited to attend a weekly Bible study on David, Thursday mornings in the Gibson room at 9:30 a.m. They are using a study guide by Beth Moore entitled, A Heart Like His.

Families of Children/Youth, gr. 1-8 interested in participating in the music ministry:  Children’s Choir (gr. 1-4) begins this Wed. Sept. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Youth Choir (gr. 5-8) begins tonight, 5:30-6:30 p.m. before youth group.   Hope to see you there!  Please contact Elizabeth Norfrey at davidneliz@christchurchcville.org or 293-2347 x.110 for more information.

Adult Choir (Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday warmup at 10:15 a.m. for 11 a.m. service) welcomes newcomers - especially sopranos, altos and tenors!   A new season/school year is a great time to join a ministry group! Contact Elizabeth Norfrey for more information.

Handbell Choir begins a six-week session next Sunday, September 14th, 6:30-7:30pm, preparing to play on Sunday, October 26th. If you would like to join this group, contact  David Norfrey.

Alex Mejias is looking for help with the sound system at the 9 a.m. service. Please email him if you are interested: awmejias@gmail.com.

Youth Group is back tonight!  6:45-8pm…see you there! Middle Schoolers meet in the library and High Schoolers downstairs in the Gibson room.

USHERS NEEDED:  We have 2 vacancies for the 9AM Service on Team III (3rd Sunday of the month).  First come, first to serve.  Please contact Bob Garland, Jr at 293-2045 or bgarlandjr@aol.com if you would like to serve your Church. Training is free !!

Casserole Ministry: If you know of anyone who is sick or could use dinner delivered to their house, please contact Merle Robertson at 973-2749.

Dessert Brigade: Please contact Merle (see previous announcement) if you would be willing to donate dessert once a month for the 5 p.m. dinners. Store-bought or homemade - it doesn’t matter. All will be appreciated by the students!

The Shawl Knitting Ministry starts up again on Wednesday, Sept. 10th from 10-11 a.m. The group will meet every other Wednesday in the Jefferson Heights Apartment’s 3rd floor craft room located at 1550 Pantops Mountain Place. If you have questions, please call Merle Robertson.

The Word

When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:4-7)

The Prayer

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer, p. 212)