Weekly Announcements Nov 16-22
November 14, 2008
Adult Sunday School Class: 8:50-9:50 a.m: The Grammar of God (led by Erin Wells). This class will meet Oct. 12-Dec. 14th in the Donovan room. Please see the bulletin board outside of Meade Hall for a full description. Next week’s topic: Temptation.
Clergy-led Adult Sunday School: 10:10-10:50 a.m.: Upcoming Schedule:. Nov. 16 - Colossians: Chapter 4; Nov. 23 - Why Thanksgiving?; Dec. 14 - Why Christmas?; Jan. 4 - New Year Resolutions. The class meets in the Gibson room.
Elizabeth & David Norfrey are not with us today. They are away for vacation/continuing education.
The men of Christ Church are invited to attend a weekly Bible Study on the Book of Romans, Tuesday mornings from 7:15 - 8:00 in Meade Hall. Bagels and coffee are available beginning at 7:00.
The women of Christ Church are invited to attend a weekly Bible study on David, Thursday mornings in the Gibson room at 9:30. They are using a study guide by Beth Moore entitled, A Heart Like His.
No Youth Choir tonight. There will be a joint social and rehearsal for Children’s and Youth Choirs this Wed. Nov. 19th , 6-7 p.m. Both groups will sing at 9 a.m. next Sunday, Nov. 23. New members welcome!
Handbell Choir will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. There is still one more ringing position open for Advent.
The United Thank Offering Fall Ingathering is today. Every penny of your United Thank Offering supports grants for both domestic and foreign mission work. You do not need a UTO envelope to make a donation. Simply write UTO on the memo line of your check and make it payable to Christ Church. If you are donating cash, UTO envelopes will be available in the Narthex. Please write your name on the envelope. Thank you.
Both Youth Groups will meet as usual this week- 6:45-8pm! The High School Lock-In is next Friday, the 21st!
5 o’clock Dinner Helpers Needed: Please contact Merle Robertson at 973-2749 if you are willing to assist with serving dinner to the UVA students after the evening service. A commitment of 3 hours, from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., factors in attendance at the service.
Profile Committee Formed: A committee has been formed to establish a profile of Christ Church. The purpose is three-fold: it was requested by the Bishop as part of Paul’s appointment as “Priest-in-Charge,” it will serve as a guide for Paul if he is appointed Rector at the end of his two-year term, and it will be used in the unlikely event that a traditional search must be conducted for a Rector. Members of the Committee welcome your input You may contact the Chair, Bob Garland Jr., at bgarlandjr@aol.com or 293-2045.
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. Training is free!!
Advent Wreath-Making: Please remember to clip greenery from your yard and bring it to church on Nov. 30 for our intergenerational event at 10 a.m. in Meade Hall.
The Christ Church ECW is planning their annual Greens and Goodies Sale to benefit Christ Church. If you are interested in making a contribution or participating, this is a great chance to get connected. The sale is planned for December 7th, from 8am to 1pm. We need committee members, help with setting up or, just folks to bring items to donate for the sale. Collection of items will happen at the church on Saturday, Dec. 6th from 12 to 3pm. Questions: Contact Deborah McAndrews, phone 293-2290, or email: deborahmcald@earthlink.net. Thanks!!
PACEM (People and Churches Engaged in Ministry) started this past weekend in Charlottesville. PACEM is an interfaith collaboration that provides food and shelter for Charlottesville’s homeless during the cold winter months. Christ Church is once again partnering with Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church for the men’s homeless shelter from January 10-23, 2009. We need at least 60 volunteers for a variety of jobs including visiting, food, laundry, set-up and clean-up. Individuals, couples, or entire families can help. Please contact Maureen Scott at mmscott89@aol.com or Terri Taylor taylor.terri@gmail.com to volunteer.
Angel Tree Program: There will be a Christmas party for children of incarcerated parents on December 6th at Christ Church from 1-3:30 pm. Please consider participating in the Angel Tree program this Christmas. Contact Lindsey Holcomb at lindseyvardy@yahoo.com.
Operation Christmas Child: Please donate shoe boxes, school supplies, stuffed animals, small toys and toiletries for needy children around the world. Collection boxes are in Meade Hall and in the various Sunday School rooms. The last day to collect boxes will be Nov. 22nd.
The Schoolhouse Thrift Shop (owned by the Diocese) needs new or gently used toys or children’s books for their Dec. 6 Toy Sale. Volunteers to help prepare for it will be appreciated! 1147 E. Rio Rd. (next to Church of Our Sabiour). Hours: Tu-Fr 10-4, Sat. 10-1; 434-973-2271.
Casserole Ministry: If you know of anyone who is sick or could use dinner delivered to their house. Call Merle Robertson at 973-2749.
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