Weekly Announcements Oct 26-31
October 24, 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: Law.
Clergy-led Adult Sunday School: 10:10-10:50 a.m.: The Supremacy of Christ. Dave Johnson, Justin Holcomb and Paul Walker will teach a 5-week class on Jesus-who he is and what he did according to the book of Colossians. The class meets in the Gibson room downstairs.
Marcy Hooker will be serving at a CREDO conference Oct. 27-Nov. 3rd.
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 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.
A women’s group is studying the book of Genesis on Tuesday evenings starting at 7:15 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.
Justin and Lindsey Holcomb will lead a lecture series titled “Violence Against Women” at the Center for Christian Study, which meets Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm (Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, and Nov 12). This series will explore gender-based violence through the framework of the Christian faith. It will investigate the Fall and the doctrine of sin as they relate to the various forms of violence against women. The responses of prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation will also be discussed. Call the Study Center (817-1050) or visit their website for directions (www.studycenter.net).
There will be a baby shower for Justin & Lindsey Holcomb on Sunday, Nov. 9th at 12:30 p.m. in the Gibson room. They are registered at Babies R Us and at Target. Join us!
Children’s Choir (gr. 1-4) meets on Weds., 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will sing at the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, Nov. 23. 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 Nov.9th. Newcomers are welcome in both groups! Please contact Elizabeth Norfrey at davidneliz@christchurchcville.org or 293-2347 x.110 for more information.
If you would like to join the Handbell Choir (Sun., 6:30-7:30 p.m.) to prepare for the Advent/Christmas season, contact David Norfrey (see above). No rehearsal tonight.
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!!
No Middle School Youth Group tonight; but we will be having High School Youth Group. Hope to see you there!
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.
A new book group is forming to discuss congregational life and race and class, following the 5:00 service. Come to the first meeting, Sunday, Oct. 19th, at 7.30 pm. Questions:Ashley Mejias:ashley@studycenter.net.
Operation Christmas Child: Please donate shoe boxes, school supplies, stuffed animals, small toys and toiletries for needy children around the world. Collection boxes will be in Meade Hall and in the various Sunday School rooms, beginning Sun., Nov. 2nd.
Abundant Life Ministries invites you to their Open House on today from 1-6 p.m. at 991 5th St. Extd. and 834 Prospect Ave. There will be food, live music, family-friendly activities, and a chance to tour the new property and celebrate with them. Call 970-2077 or email main@charlottesvilleabundantlife.org if you’d like more information.
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.
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