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PARISH WEEKLY
WELCOME VISITORS! Please fill out a welcome card and place in the offering plate.
Christ Church • po box 25759 • raleigh, nc 27611 • 919.834.6259 • www.christchurchraleigh.org
Sunday, January 12, 2014
1st Sunday after the Epiphany
Vestry Person of the Week
Libbie Ward • 919.783-7755
[email protected]
Adult Formation Today:
• Changing the World: Realities & Rewards of Parenting Children from Other Cultures
Jodi Jackson Tucker, Adoption Advocate & Author
Parish Hall
• Spend a Night, Change a Life: Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network
Will McElroy & Jack Arnold, WIHN Co-chairs
Room 202
• Inquirers Class
The Rev. Miller Hunter
Library
Stewardship Reminder
SERVING TODAY
ALTAR GUILD:
Group II - Beth Blackwell, Chair
VERGERS:
Steven Hill, Jay Alley
ACOLYTES:
Mary Lewis James, John Gray, Leaders
USHERS:
9:00 Bain Jones Team
11:00 Bob Grabarek Team
5:00 Lin & Tom Boyle
LECTORS:
Zach Allen, Valerie Cozart,
Miriam Dixon, Howard Ellington
CHALICE BEARERS:
Sandra Griffin, Mary Lewis James,
Bain Jones, Jane Forde,
Harry McKinney, Kevin McLaughlin,
Marti Medford, Ginger Jernigan,
Beth Pergerson
FLOWER DELIVERY GUILD:
Susan Johnson
Martha Abernethy
NEXT SUNDAY: Jan. 19
2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00a Holy Eucharist I (Chapel)
9:00a Holy Eucharist II
11:00a Holy Eucharist I
Preacher: The Rev. Meg Buerkel Hunn
5:00p Celtic Holy Eucharist
Homilist: The Rev. James P. Adams
If you have not yet sent in your 2014 Stewardship Pledge, please do so as soon as possible.
You may pledge online www.christchurchraleigh.org or pick up a pledge card in the lobby.
The 7th Annual Run for Young 5k Run/Walk
takes place today at 2:00p. Race day registration begins at 12:30p in the parish hall.
Vestry Ballots Due Jan.15
A reminder that preliminary Vestry ballots are due at the church this Wednesday, Jan. 15.
St. Adele’s ECW Chapter
meets Jan. 15, 12:00n, at the home of Anna Ball Hodge, 2400 Lake Drive. Lunch will be
served, and all are welcome and invited to attend. We are studying the Book of Ruth.
Wine & The Word
meets Jan. 15, 7:00-9:00p at the home of Lou Cansler,121 Village Mill Pl., continuing our
study of the Psalms. Contact Shannon Johnson (919.787.7740, [email protected]).
COMING UP:
JAN. 25 - Lunch & Learn: “Once” at DPAC, 2:00p. Tickets $31—make checks payable to Christ Church (“DPAC/Once” on memo line) & send to Cassie Struthers at the church.
JAN. 26 - 10:00a - Annual Parish Meeting (in the church)
JAN. 26 - Evening with the Daughters of Christ Church, with Anne Neilson, artist &
author of Angels in Our Midst. Book signing, wine & hors d’ouevres at 5:30p; program
at 7:00p. $15/person. Online registration: http://www.christchurchraleigh.org/Angels.
JAN. 28 - Lunch & Learn: Fellow parishioner and author Francine Netter Roberson
presents “Medicine’s Michelangelo,” her book about her father, Dr. Frank Netter, a
well-known physician who painted what many believe to be the best medical illustrations ever done. Francine will tell us about her fascinating, talented father and present
video highlights of his extraordinary illustrations (12:00n in the parish hall).
FEB. 2 - 2nd Annual Parish Chili Cookoff. The winner will represent Christ Church
at the Saint Saviour’s Chili Cookoff, Feb. 9. For information please contact Marshall
Lamb ([email protected]).
FEB. 8 - Ruth & Peter Williams Symposium, 5:30p (Registration for reception/dinner).
Speaker: The Rev. Chip Edens, Rector of Christ Church, Charlotte (at 6:00p)
Topic: “Listening to Your Soul.” Chip Edens leads us as we endeavor to recapture the
deeper meaning of life, the worth of our dreams, and the message our own soul proclaims. Watch for your invitation, coming soon. Reception begins at 7:00p in the lobby,
with dinner served at 7:30p. Online registration is open: http://bit.ly/Feb82014.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Sunday School & Nursery Online Registration:
christchurchraleigh.org/ministries/children/children-registration
Today in Sunday School:
2s & 3s:
4s:
K-Godly Play:
1st Grade:
2nd-5th Grades:
Jesus is Presented at the Temple
Presentation in the Temple
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Communion Class with the Rev. Jim Adams
God Gives Us Gifts of Life and Love
4th & 5th Grade Girls Bible Study
Led by Jennifer Roberson & Anna Smith, this group meets Mondays,
4:30-5:30p, beginning Jan. 13. To enroll, contact Sloane Brooks
(919.834.6259 or [email protected]).
Children’s Ministry Calendar
FEB. 6 - Children’s Ministry Meeting at 6:00p
MAR. 2 - Baby Brunch/New & Expectant Parents, 10:00a, parlor
A Little Help to Change the World
If your children saved money during Advent for World Vision and the
box is still on your kitchen counter... please bring it to Sunday School
this week. We’ll send in our donation later in January, so please bring
your offering and leave in your classroom—we’ll pick them up from
there. Every little bit helps! And thank you.
1st Grade Communion Class (12 weeks)
uses the curriculum Alleluia, Amen by Gretchen Wolff Pritchard, goes
on field trips around the church and learns from guest speakers, culminating with a Communion service and celebration on Mar. 23.
Christmas Pageant DVDs for sale
in the lobby beginning Jan. 13. Please leave a check ($10) or contact
Sloane Brooks or Carrie Seck, Children’s Ministry office (919.834.6259).
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth News
• EYC meets today, Jan. 12.
• High school Bible study (Grades 9-12) meets Wednesday, Jan. 15,
8:00-9:00p, at Katie Dixon’s home. If you’d like to be a host for a
night, please contact Liz Stroff ([email protected]).
• Middle school Bible study resumes on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5:15p.
Episcopal Youth Community
EYC supplements our Sunday School program by providing fellowship
and outreach activities to create a peer-based community with open
dialogue about faith and spirituality, and offering opportunities for
ministry in the church and the broader Raleigh community. EYC meets
on Sunday nights, allowing for the different grades to join together.
JAN. EYC SCHEDULE:
Jan. 12, 26 (6th Grade joins regular EYC)
Jr. EYC grades 6-8 – 5:30-6:30p
Dinner– 6:30-7:00pm all grades
Sr. EYC grades 9-12 – 7:00-8:00p
SAVE the DATES:
•Monday, Feb.10 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
at Cameron Village, 4:00-8:00p, when 15% of sales generated by
Christ Church is donated to our Youth programs. Remember, DriveThrus count too!
• Pit Stop for the Modern Family,
Gatherings for parents to take a break and refuel for their journey
of parenting, featuring different topics and speakers. On Wednesday
Feb. 5, 6:15-7:30p, Pit Stop will be led by the Rev. James P. Adams.
•Y
outh Outreach Day - Monday Feb. 17.
Teacher workdays designated for youth outreach projects. Students
can register online, first come first served! Check out the link below:
http://www.christchurchraleigh.org/ministries/youth_events
PARISH CALENDAR
JAN. 12-18
SUNDAY 8:00 a
9:00 a
10:10 a
11:00 a
11:30 a
4:00 p
5:00 p
5:30 p
6:30 p
7:00 p
7:15 p
MONDAY
8:00 a
9:30 a
10:30 a
11:15 a
11:30 a
6:00 p
TUESDAY
7:00 a
8:00 a
9:30 a
12:00 n
6:00 p
WEDNESDAY 7:30 a
8:00 a
12:00 n
12:30 p
5:45 p
6:00 p
7:00 p
7:30 p
8:00 p
THURSDAY 8:00 a
12:00 n
5:30 p
FRIDAY
8:00 a
SATURDAY 8:00 a
9:00 a
Holy Eucharist I (Chapel)
Holy Eucharist II
Sunday School & Adult Formation
Holy Eucharist I
Run for Young set up
Choir Rehearsal
Celtic Holy Eucharist
RSCM Novice Choir Rehearsal
Jr. EYC
RSCM High School Rehearsal
EYC Dinner
Sr. EYC
RSCM Middle School Rehearsal
Morning Prayer
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Staff Meeting
Music & Liturgy Review
Clergy Meeting
St. Madeleine’s ECW Chapter
EfM Alumni Group
St. Clare’s ECW Chapter
Youth Council
Bible Works
Morning Prayer
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
ECW Meeting
Lunch & Learn Planning Committee
40 Plus
Holy Eucharist II & Homily
Finance Committee
Holy Eucharist I with Healing Prayers
St. Dorothea’s ECW Chapter
Chant Choir Rehearsal
StepUp Ministry
Schola Rehearsal
Wine & The Word
Adult Choir
High School Bible Study
Morning Prayer
Bible Works
Adult Formation Committee
Morning Prayer
HS Basketball Winter League
MS Basketball Winter League
Altar Guild
PASTORAL CARE During regular office hours, please contact Lin Boyle (834-6259 x106) or one of our clergy about events
needing pastoral response. During non-business hours, the church recording provides emergency contact numbers for clergy.