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Weekly UpdateApril 10, 2019
Our VisionWe are a growing community of believers committed to walking with Christ,
welcoming all, and serving God by serving others.
The Triumphant Entry
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Holy Week begins with such excitement. Jesus arrives in Jerusalem amongstgreat celebration and expectation during the holiest of Jewish holidays,Passover!
People are waving palms in the air and shouting Hosanna as He enters throughthe gate riding on the back of a lowly donkey. He did not have to ride on thedonkey, he could have just walked in but he did so to fulfill the prophesy written inthe book of Zechariah concerning the Messiah in the Old Testament. Lo, yourking comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on adonkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9 Jesus was sending themessage that he was a different kind of ruler then the world expected and that thisprophecy was fulfilled in Him. He was not a prince on a great horse but a saviorwilling to humble himself, riding on a donkey.
Great symbolism here. And to experience that symbolism we will reenact our ownTriumphant Entry with our Palm Sunday Parade. We will meet on RailroadGreen to follow a donkey up to the church entrance (thank you Ed Wiley for findingus one again). We will wave our palms and sing our Hosannas as we rememberthis important moment in Christ’s ministry. We will gather on the green at 8:45and 10:45 and march up South Street to the church.
This is a great experience for young and not so young. I hope to see you there!
Affectionately yours, Fr Jim
QUOTE"Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of thosewho are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be
kind."
~Henri Frederic Amiel
Holy Land Pilgrimage Presentation
On Wednesday, April 10th @ 7:00PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (101 MainStreet, Chester), Mother Deborah will offer a slideshow and discussion on herNovember 2018 pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We'll begin with a brief, informalEucharist and then gather for snacks, the presentation and discussion in theParish Hall. Hope to see you there!
Spring Clean-Up: April 13Wear your best dirty clothes and come help spruce up the
church property. Join us from 9am-1pm.Breakfast will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Should you have any questions, please contact Mark Arnowitz at:[email protected].
Maundy ThursdayApril 18
The Maundy Thursday Seder Dinner will take place on April 18 at 6:30pm in theGreat Hall. After the dinner, we will go into the church for the service and dramaticstripping of the altar. The service will begin at approximately 7:00pm
Children's Stations of the Cross ServiceGood Friday, April 19 at 2:00pm
We meet at the Parish Hall main doors as welearn about Jesus's last hours.
This is a "must see" incredible, meaningfulservice. The service concludes with eachchild taking turns ringing the Church bells at3:00pm - the approximate time of Jesus'sdeath.
The Great Passion PlayGood Friday, April 19
7:00 pm Service
Volunteers are needed to read The GreatPassion Play at the 7:00pm Service on GoodFriday. Choose from 10 different roles includingthe role of Jesus, Pilate, Peter, a priest and thenarrator.
Please contact the office if you are interested [email protected]
Christ Church Easter Egg Hunt
All children 10 and under are welcome to participate.Come find what the Easter Bunny has hidden! Meet by 10:00 am on the sidewalk
in front of the Church. Bring your own basket. We will begin after everyone isready!
Easter Altar Flowers
You may purchase Easter altar flowers in memory of, or in thanksgiving for, theones you love. Envelopes to order flowers can be found in the church pews.Suggested donation: $40
Warwick Ecumenical Food PantryNeeds Hams for Easter
Please help us make Easter a little nicer for needy families inthe Town of Warwick.
This year, ShopRite Supermarkets is offering a “free holidaydinner favorite” to any customer who spends $400 betweenSunday March 10th and Saturday April 20th. One of those--theSHANK HALF COOK’S SMOKED HAM--is particularly prized byour families because they get so many meals out of the itemand ham is a favored meat variety.
If your family is not using the holiday dinner favorite this year,please redeem the coupon for a SHANK HALF COOK’S SMOKEDHAM no later than April 20th and donate it to the food pantry.(You don't have to pick up your item and take it to the foodpantry. You can go to the courtesy counter and designate it forthe food pantry).
We ask only that supporters give to us something they will notuse themselves.
Questions or other inquiries may be made to Glenn P. Dickes,director of the pantry, at 845-986-8368 [email protected]. Thank you for your support.
Contributions may be delivered to the pantry at:Warwick United Methodist Church
135 Forester Avenue (corner of NY-17A)Warwick NY 10990
Church Office: 9:30 A.M. to Noon, Monday-ThursdayEnter from rear parking lot at far left of building.
Pantry: 8:00-9:30 A.M. Monday-Wednesday5:30-8:00 P.M. Monday & Thursday
3:00-5:30 P.M. TuesdayEnter from rear parking lot at far right of building.
Habitat for Humanity of GreaterNewburgh’s “Walk for Housing”
Please join and/or support EpiscoBuild’s participation inHabitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh’s “Walk forHousing”, on Sunday, April 28th at 1PM! You can sign upto walk with us, or to financially support an EpiscoBuild Walker at:https://habitat-newburgh-walk-for-housing-20th-annual.everydayhero.com/us/team-episcobuild
P.S. Find and LIKE us onFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/EpiscobuildHabitatNewburgh/
Thank you!
George ThurstonEpiscoBuild Board Member
Volunteers needed forCoffee Hour.
Please note that the weekly Bible Study will be on hiatus for two weeks.We will resume on Tuesday, April 30th
Weekly Bible Study
Mark’s Gospel-- Uncovered
Mark is the shortest of the canonical gospels; it can be characterized as a “justthe facts, ma’am” style of writing which is why it is such a wonderful Gospel tounpack and uncover. Mark's Gospel in one sense represents the simplest formof the early Christian message, but there is such richness beneath the apparentsimplicity.
Join us as we dig deeper into this Gospel’s essence through a close examinationof Mark’s writing style and uncover more profound truths that relate to youreveryday life! Led by Mother Deborah. Bring a bag lunch if you would like.
Tuesdays, 12:15 pm-1:15 pmin the Christ Church Library
We will be updating ourprayer requests for
parishioners and friendsand families. Please letthe parish office knowof any requests, or if
any should beremoved. Thank you!
Prayer RequestsParishioners:
Cathy, Grace, Diana, Jim, Dave,Richard, Bob, Betty, Ann,
Dorothy, Bruce, Kim, Pat, David,Heather, Blanche, Joseph,
Carol, Amanda, Joan, Ramona,the Hurd family
Friends and Family:
Dori, Alison, Melissa & Paul,Brian, Zvika, Theresa, Kayla,Alice, Michael, Ralph, Eileen,
Corbett family, Sam, Lori,
Read Sunday,April 14thLessons
Palm Sunday,April 14, 2019
9:00 and 11:00 am Preacher:and Celebrant: The Rev. JamesErwin
MinistersLector:9:00 - Charlotte Trott11:00 - Kathy GinterChalicer:9:00 - George Opper11:00 - Colleen BiavatiAcolytes:9:00 - Aidan, Ellie and Parker11:00 - Alexavier & CarolineUshers:9:00 - Judy Lombardi & Gail Graf11:00 - Sally & Thom Woglom
Read Sunday,April 21
Lessons
Easter Sunday,April 21, 2019
9:00 and 11:00 amPreacher:The Rev. James Erwin11:00 am Celebrant: The Rev.Deborah Lee
MinistersLector:9:00 - Volunteer Needed11:00 - Lily McLeanChalicer:9:00 - George Opper , MarkArnowitz11:00 - Rich Poplaski, Paul GrafAcolytes:9:00 - Sarah, Cricket & Ellie11:00 - TBDUshers:9:00 - Judy Girod, 2 Volunteers
Vanessa, June, Lilianna, Pete,Evan and Robin, Ralph,
Jennifer, Max, Hugh, Chickie,Steven S., the Bland family, Joe,
Patrick, Julia, Scott, David,Sarah, Deirdre, Kevin, AJ, Tom,
Mary Fran, Jerry, Jeff, Alan,Antonio, Deborah, Annette,
Janell, Michael, James, HolmesFamily, Joe, Anna, Chris,
Veronica, Juan, Alex, Michelle,Jeannie, Ginger, Joanne,Lindsay, Diane, Billy, Mel,
Anthony, Michael, Thomas,Virginia, Toscano Family,
Dennis, Austin, Marion, theWhitesell/Ransom families,
Healy family, Ketty, Walt, Scott,Lyle, Michelle, Israel, Katie,Katherine, Julia, AnnaMarie,Marty, Evelyn, Barbara, Terry,
Lee, Jonah, Karla, Willa, Jeffery,Fred, Suzanna, George, Kayden,Rafy, and the Georgalas family.
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Healing Hands Ministers:9:00 -Julie Mumford11:00 - Martha FrameAltar Guild: Lisa Laico's TeamCoffee Hour Hosts: CharlotteTrott, Carol Espel & Kara Greh
Christ Church Directory 2018Parish Directory
The Parish Directory is nowavailable for you to view, save
and/or print. Please click HEREto view the Directory. (Password: fatherjim)
If you see any errors in yourfamily's listing or you wish to be
removed from the directory,please contact theChurch Office.
If you cannot open this file thereare paper copies available in the
office. This directory is for
church purposes only!
Needed11:00 - Ashley Chambers & SueWatson, 1 Volunteer NeededHealing Hands Ministers:9:00 - Ivy Tulin11:00 - Colleen BiavatiAltar Guild: TBDCoffee Hour Hosts: Catered
All,
Welcome to the first phase of the JUNIOR WARDEN'S SUSTAINABILITYPROJECT, a series of activities over the next two years that will both beautify,and make use of, our Grand Church Campus. In this first phase, the focus will beon the neglected property behind our church parking lot. We will feature a numberof plantings in this area. Plans are in the works to plant, enjoy, and harvest a
number of vegetables and specific plant groups. This year's focus will be ontomatoes, peppers, sunflowers, milkweed (for butterfly propagation) and buddlejadavidii (for butterfly and hummingbird attraction).
Here's where you come in. I will need chicken wire, stakes, tomato cages,bagged soil (non-inert, which means enriched with fertilizer and manure), and ofcourse plant material. Give whatever extra you have as you begin your owngarden projects. How cool is setting aside something for your church? No need todrop anything off. I pick up. There are a myriad of ways you can pitch in if you like.I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards,Mark Arnowitz, your Junior [email protected]
The Reverend James W. Erwin, Jr., RectorThe Reverend Deborah A. Lee, Assisting Priest
VESTRY: Danielle Post - Senior Warden, Mark Arnow itz - Junior Warden
Judy Girod, Elizabeth Houlton, Steve Laico, Barbara Mann (Recording Secretary) John Metzger (Treasurer), Brien
Milbauer, George Mindos, Kristen Neavin, Louise Schultz (Treasurer), Charlotte Trott and Cheryl Walters
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