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A church with one great purpose:
“Go and Make Disciples”
-Matthew 28:19
2304 Highway 17 North · Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 · 843.884.9090 · www.christch.org
MARCH 20, 2016 SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY
As we pray, remember the following:
Finley Anderson Bob Andrejco
Pat Barrie The Britt Family
Larry Bunn The Cantrell Family
Ann & Andrew Furmanchik Gibson Family Scott Goldberg
Lee Gordy The Gordy Family Doug Henderson
Sandra Horry & Family Emily Kocis
Jack Mashburn Geraldine Moses
Pat Outlaw John Owens
Richey Family Deborah Summey
Tyler Family Nicole VanCott
Don Boyd Carlisle Forte Ginny Gibson
Bob Good Ann Guerard
Mary Ann Hansen Frank Mason
Charlotte Campbell Nicole Cook
Christina Crews Cameron Harder Handel
Lisa New
Please pray for all men and women serving in the military, and for the people of Kenya & Haiti, especially Christ Church, Game and the Church of the Holy Spirit.
Lifting Up God’s People —Today prayer is available for you and anyone or any need you bring to our Prayer Team. Available at the 9am service in the Parish Hall before & after worship and during Communion. Prayer is confidential, and may be done with a member of the Team, or privately with a votive candle, prayer card, or prayer stones…come be lifted up!
To help us get to know you better, we ask that you fill out a Newcomer Card. These cards can be found in the pew racks or in the back of the Church at the Newcomer’s Table. Please contact the Cheralaine Dougherty at [email protected] or 843.884.9090 if you have any questions or would like more information about membership, programs and activities.
A warm welcome to you all as we gather in worship. Our hope is that you will encounter God in the Word, in the Communion, and in the hearts of the people. Please receive this as your weekly newsletter to read now and take home for reference throughout your week. May God bless you this day and always.
We extend our sympathy to Ed Britt & family in the death of his stepfather,
Curt Brown.
Christian Wisdom Between the Generations was the topic of last Tuesday's Saints Alive event. Grandparents were empowered to leave a biblical legacy for the generations to come. Cavin Harper,
founder and director of the Christian Grandparenting Network, and Cathy Jacobs the Legacy Coalition were the speaker. Pictured (L to R): Peter Rothermel of the Diocesan Faith Formation
Department, Cavin Harper (speaker), Cathy Jacobs with the Saints Alive Steering Committee members Mary Erler, Barbara Beauford, Harriet Fisher, Sheila Hutto, and Dottie Kelly.
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT CHRISTCH.ORG
“PERSPECTIVES.” - CHORAL EXPERIENCE Friday, March 25 | 7pm | Church Join us for an evening of drama and worship as characters from the time of Jesus' crucifixion share their thoughts and feelings about Jesus. The drama is supported by the Christ Church Choir and the music from Mozart's Requiem.
This year Children’s Ministry will be holding the Fourth Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children through 5th grade on Easter Sunday at 10am. We would welcome donations of candy to fill the goody bags that the children will be receiving. If you would like to donate, please bring it to the Children’s Ministry building on Sunday or the Office during the week. All are invited to come and watch the Easter joy!
Parish Day at the Park
April 24 • 10am – 2pm
Palmetto Islands County Park
Join us for our Fifth Annual Parish Day at the Park! We will gather together at 10 for fellowship with a Service at the Park at
11. Please bring a covered dish to share (and your chair or blanket). Drinks will be provided. We have the shelter for the day, so we invite you to make a day of it with your family and Parish family. The Ministry to Children, Youth and Families will
have activities available to enjoy your afternoon.
COOKOUT & CAMPFIRE Friday, April 8 | 5:30-7:30pm | Men’s Shed Join us as we gather for a campfire and cookout at the Men’s Shed. We will start the evening with evening prayer at the new outdoor chapel. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages and s’mores will be provided. Please bring an appetizer or side item. All ages welcome! RSVP at ChristCh.org (search: sign up) or to the Church Office at 843.884.9090.
DISCOVER CHRIST CHURCH Saturday, April 9 | 4-6pm | The Fletcher Home Discover Christ Church is a time and place to learn more about the church and to be in fellowship with others and the Rector and Associate Rector. RSVP at ChristCh.org (search: sign up) or by contacting Cheralaine at [email protected] or 843.884.9090.
BAPTISM SUNDAY Sunday, April 10 | 9 or 11am Services The next opportunity is April 10. Register online at ChristCh.org (search: baptism) no later than April 1. Questions can be directed to Robin Quick at [email protected] or 843.884.9090.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Wednesday, March 23 | 5-7pm | CM Building The Ministry to Children, Youth and Families will be holding a Stations of the Cross event in the Children's Ministry Building. This event is creative and intended to be interactive, thought provoking and evocative of the spirit of Holy Week and Christ's sacrifice. This is a drop-in event and is open to all of the congregation. Volunteers are needed. Please contact Robin Quick at [email protected] or 843.884.9090 x232 if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering.
MISSION OF LOVE: SAVANNAH GRACE Saturday, April 23 | 9am—12pm | Meet at Charleston Donut Come join us on a mission of love as we reach out to those living at the Savannah Grace care facility. We will meet at 9am at Charleston Donut Company to eat donuts and enjoy fellowship with one another, and then we will head over to Savannah Grace to spend time with the residents through games and activities from 10am until noon. Participants are not obligated to stay the entire time and are free to come and go as their schedules allow. Please register online at ChristCh.org (search: sign up).
BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE Beginning Wednesday, April 6 | 9:30-11am | Parlor The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study will begin a new 10-week study beginning on April 6. Using the stories of Biblical “wicked women” they will study the nature of sin and goodness. There is quite a bit of entertainment value to this study guide, but through the stories God’s compassion, unconditional love and mercy is revealed. They invite you to join them for a humorous yet encouraging study of Bible characters. Childcare is provided. Register online at ChristCh.org (search: sign-up)
YOUTH FUNDRAISER DINNER Sunday, April 17 | After 9 and 11am Services Skip lunch at a restaurant and support our Youth Summer Trip to Snowbird by buying a great take-out meal! There will be grilled chicken, rice, green beans and rolls. Cost is only $7 a plate. Orders will be taken beginning on Easter Sunday after services.
CHRIST CHURCH CLERGY & STAFF The Rev. Ted Duvall, Rector, [email protected] The Rev. Joe Carnes Ananias, Associate Rector, [email protected] The Rev. Jim Lewis, Sunday Assistant Robin Quick, Dir. of Min. to Children, Youth & Families, [email protected] Darrin Owens, Dir. of Min. to Youth & College, [email protected] Dr. Lorna Barker, Dir. of Music, [email protected] Allie Kodrzycki, Asst. Dir. of Contemporary Music, [email protected] Kim Banks, Bookkeeper, [email protected] Cheralaine Dougherty, Dir. of Welcoming Ministries, [email protected] Katy Hunter, Dir. of Communications, [email protected] Ellen Nietert, Dir. of Christ Church Day School, [email protected] Jim Patterson, Facilities Manager, [email protected]
VESTRY PERSON FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH Walt Fletcher [email protected] 843.830.8108 CLERGY & STAFF AVAILABLITY The Church Office is closed on Fridays and is the clergy’s day off. If the clergy needs to be reached in an emergency they can be contacted at 864.238.5637 (Ted) or 309.339.9958 (Joe).
2016 VESTRY Cory Allen, Rick Brownyard, Maria Crowley, Walt Fletcher, Tom Funcik, Leah Harrison, Judy Hood, Chris Logan, Wayne Outlaw, Frances Pickens, Florrie Sloan, Andrew Tabor
SUNDAY, MARCH 20 8AM: HISTORIC WORSHIP* (HISTORIC CHURCH) 9AM: CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP* (PARISH HALL) NO DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES 11AM: TRADITIONAL WORSHIP* (CHURCH) 3:30PM: YOUTH CONFIRMATION (YOUTH ROOM) 4:30PM: YOUTH GROUP* (PARISH HALL)
MONDAY, MARCH 21 5:30PM: FINANCE MEETING (CONFERENCE ROOM) 6PM: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS MEETING (VESTRY HOUSE)
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 7AM: MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST (PARISH HALL) 6:30PM: CONTEMPORARY BAND PRACTICE (CHURCH)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 11AM: RITE I COMMUNION SERVICE* (HISTORIC CHURCH) 5-7PM: STATIONS OF THE CROSS (CHILDREN’S BUILDING)
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 6:30PM: MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE (CHURCH)
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 11AM: CONFESSION (VESTRY HOUSE) 12:10PM: GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE (CHURCH) 6:30PM: GOOD FRIDAY LOCKIN (ZONE WORSHIP) 7PM: PERSPECTIVES (CHURCH)
*DESIGINATES WEEKLY EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ANY OF THESE EVENTS LISTED, PLEASE VISIT THE CALENDAR AT CHRISTCH.ORG.
THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH
OFFERINGS Weekly Budgeted Expenses = $24,975 + $1,073 (OGP)
3/13 Offerings $16,641 3/13 OGP $1,990
THIS WEEK’S READINGS Philippians 2:5-11 • Psalm 31:9-16 • Luke 22:14—23:56
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 • Luke 24:1-12
June 27—July 1 • Register at ChristCh.org
CCKIDS NEWS Mary Perry’s Retirement: This Sunday Mary Perry is retiring from the Nursery staff. We are grateful for her dedication to and care of the Christ Church Kids over the past 12 years. Please join us in wishing Mary all the best!
CCYOUTH NEWS & EVENTS Good Friday Lock-In Friday, March 25 | 6:30pm | Zone Worship Youth should arrive at 6:30pm and put their bags in the Zone Worship Room. We will start at 7pm in the Church by enjoying an awesome Good Friday event led by Lorna Barker. After we will be going to the Zone & Praise Place for a night of wackiness, fun and service. We will have movies, pizza, games and SLEEP. Parents can pick up at 8:30am on Saturday on the playground side of the Children's Building. Come and hang out even if you don't spend the night. Bring your sleeping bag, toothbrush, pajamas, and a change of clothes for Saturday.
