Sunday 7:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:45 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II 11:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 5:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Monday 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, Rite II (in the Chapel)

Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Unction, Rite II

Thursday 11:45 a.m. Holy Communion from BCP 1928

Please Note: The Crucifer is published twice monthly and mailed out on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. If you have something you would like to see published in The Crucifer, the deadline for submission is on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

Worship Schedule at Christ Church

The vision of Christ Episcopal Church is to be recognized as a joyful, spirit-filled community of

apostles reaching out and transforming lives for Christ.

March 28 2007 Vol. XVIII No. 7

From the Rector…

Last week my family and I went on a short vacation to relax and to do a little fly fishing for trout. There was one aspect of our trip that was a little surprising and completely unanticipated. The stream where we were scheduled to fish was small and had a fair amount of fishing pressure from everyone else on their spring breaks. So, in order to fish the most desirable portions of the river, I had to be by the streamside a little before daylight - so much for sleeping in and relaxing.

To make matters worse, our cabin was deep in the woods, several miles away from any main road. That first morning I rose early, well before sun-rise, and began driving back toward the stream where I would meet my guide for the morning. I drove away from our cabin in the dark and fog and quickly became aware that the turns which looked so simple the prior afternoon in the sunshine were completely unrecognizable in the dark-ness. I made several wrong turns, taking me further into the forest, des-perate to see something that looked familiar. After turning around several times, I finally saw through the dense morning fog the illuminated white steeple of a church that was next to the main highway leading to the stream. It was such a relief to see the church because I knew I was on my way.

Our Lenten journey in preparation for our Easter celebration is much the same as my morning drive down dark and foggy country back roads.

For most our lives, we may feel we may actually be lost or be on the right road, but we are simply driving in the wrong direction. When we find ourselves lost, it is necessary to turn around (in theological terms, repent) and start over. Lent is the time to evaluate where we are in our lives - in our relationship with Christ and, when necessary, repent and reorient ourselves. Like that illuminated steeple in the foggy darkness, the risen Christ stands as a beacon of hope and offers us the direction we need to move closer to where we need, and want, to be.

The Rev. Harrison M. McLeod, Rector

Assistant Rector 3 Liturgy & Music 4 Christian Ed 5 Children 6 Youth 7 Omnium-gatherum 8 Parish Admin 9 Lay Schedule 10 Calendar 11

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Clergy and Staff

The Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly Bishop of the Diocese of Texas

The Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High Jr. Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison Bishop Suffragan

The Rev. Harrison M. McLeod Rector The Rev. Robin Reeves Assistant Rector The Rev. Ted Welty Assistant Rector The Rev. Paul Taft Priest Associate The Rev. Stephen B. Stine Deacon

Mr. Donald W. Duncan Precentor Mr. Jeffrey Ford Assistant Organist Mrs. Bobbie Schroeder Director of Youth Ministries:

Mid-High Mr. Vance Garvey Director of Youth Ministries: Sr. High Ms. Anne Spear Director of Children’s Ministries Mrs. Diana Keesey Parish Administrator Mrs. Frances Kane Parish Secretary Mrs. Shellie Lohman Publications/Membership Mr. Ledell Reed Sexton Mr. James Winters Assistant Sexton Ms. Jennifer Ducote Office Assistant & Housekeeper Ms. Sara Ransom Nursery

The Vestry

Mr. Elam Swann, III Sr. Warden Mr. Clyde Beaty Jr. Warden Mrs. Barbara Bain Class of 2007 Dr. Clayton Whitney Class of 2007 Mr. Jack Walker, III Class of 2007 Mr. Don Chase Class of 2008 Mr. Jim Huggler Class of 2008 Ms. Lisa Odom Class of 2008 Dr. Andrew Roberts Class of 2008 Mr. James Wynne, III Class of 2008 Mrs. Susan Bracken Class of 2009 Mrs. Sherry Dunn Class of 2009 Dr. Mike Lewis Class of 2009 Mr. Mike Martin Class of 2009 Mr. Hudson White Class of 2009 Mrs. Mary John Spence Pro Vita Mr. Rick Barrett Treasurer

Pastoral Emergency Contacts In the event of a pastoral emergency, you may reach the Rector at 903-570-7900, the Rev. Robin Reeves at 903-343-5998, the Rev. Ted Welty at 903-714-7052, or the Deacon at 903-530-8168.

Scripture Reading for Sunday

Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007: First Reading: Isaiah 45:21-25 Psalm: 22:1-11 Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel: Luke 23:1-56 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007: First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 Psalm: 118:14-29 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel: Luke 24:1-10 Second Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2007: First Reading: Acts 5:12a, 17-22, 25-29 Psalm: 118:19-24 Second Reading: Revelation 1:[1-8] 9-19 Gospel: John 20:19-31

In Our Prayers Anne Fields, Mike, Richard Thomsen, Cody, Emily, Marian, Marshall, Nan Williams, John Bradberry, Teddie Brogan, Judy Kuna, Ann, Mary Anne Jurica, B. J. Powers, Donna, Clyde & Ruth Metsinger, Grady B., Ronna, Dick & Dorothy War-field, Franklin & Cherry, Patsy Abernathy, Becky Furtado, Susie, Elizabeth, Kimberly Lee, Johnathan, Marion McDaniel, Canon Jack Russell, Jennifer, Clarice, Jimmy Smith, Paul Huchel, Bob Patterson, Roy McKinney, Kay Andrews, Ruth Porrey, Tracy Sue, Anne Spear, Suzanne Crane, Donnie, Clay, Cathy O’Brien, Patricia DeMoss, Family of Bill Lundberg, Daniel Chesal, Barbara and Karen, Scott and Sara, Suzanne, Mark, Annie, Cruse Sudduth, Neil, Ruby, Judy Hook, Carol H., Kenneth, Wanda Robinson, Glenda, Elizabeth, Joe Norton, Natalie Constante, Steve, Sue, Sandy, Jill, Glen, Niki, Ed, Penny, Vicky, Jocelyn & Kenton Inglis, Rhonda, Kay Whitaker, Colin.

Prayer Requests To delete a name that you placed on the prayer list, or to add a new name, please call Rev. Robin Reeves at 903-597-9854.

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Parish Calendar and Events Sunday, April 1 Palm Sunday 7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:00 am No Christian Education 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 12:15 pm Jr. EYC (Youth Room) 2:00 pm Sr. EYC (Movie at Carmike) 3:00 pm Spirituality Group 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I

Monday, April 2 8:30 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel 10:00 am Guild of the Nativity 12:00 pm Holy Week Eucharist, Rite II 5:30 pm Benedictine Way 6:00 pm The Forum (11th-12th Grade)

Tuesday, April 3 9:30 am EFM 11:30 am Anglican Rosary 12:00 pm Holy Week Eucharist, Rite II 12:00 pm CODA 12:00 pm Hospice Food Delivery Team 2 3:00 pm Choir School of East Texas 6:30 pm EFM

Wednesday, April 4 7:15 am Men’s Bible Study 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 pm Holy Week Eucharist, Rite II 5:30 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist

Thursday, April 5, Maundy Thursday 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist, ‘28 Prayer Book 3:00 pm Choir School of East Texas 6:00 pm Loaves & Fishes Team 1 7:30 pm The Maundy Thursday Rites

Friday, April 6, Good Friday 12:00 pm The Good Friday Rites 12:00 pm Care Giver Support Group 1:15 pm Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm The Good Friday Concert

Saturday, April 7, Holy Saturday 10:00 am E-Kids Easter Egg Hunt 8:00 pm The Great Vigil of Easter 10:00 pm Parish Paschal Party - Guild Hall

Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday 7:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:3-0 am Flowering of the Cross 8:45 am Festal Eucharist Rite II 10:00 am Parish Easter Reception - Guild Hall 10:00 am No Christian Education 11:00 am Festal Eucharist Rite I 2:00 pm Sr. EYC (Parish Hall/Youth Room) 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I

Monday, April 9 Church Office Closed

Tuesday, April 10 9:30 am EFM 12:00 pm CODA 12:30 pm Lenten Luncheon 3:00 pm Choir School of East Texas 5:30 pm Daughters of the King 6:30 pm EFM

Wednesday, April 11 7:15 am Men’s Bible Study 8:15 am Paper Guild 9:30 am Mom’s Group 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 5:00 pm W2G 5:30 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist

Thursday, April 12 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study 11:45 am Holy Eucharist, ‘28 Prayer Book 6:00 pm Loaves & Fishes Team 2

Friday, April 13

Saturday, April 14 8:30 am Gardening Guild

4/2 Emily Austin 4/4 William Hults

4/5 Nicolas Hardy, Isabelle Jarvis, Ransom Jarvis

4/7 Ryan McWha

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Lay Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Sunday, April 15, 2007 Second Sunday in Easter

7:30 AM 8:45 AM 11:00 AM 5:30 PM

ACOLYTES (* Denotes Server)

St. Paul Kelsey Korkmas *

Caitlin Patty * Stefani Woolridge

Preston Hutto Jack Walker

St. Peter Catherine Jarrel

Grace Jarrel Sarah Grace Sweeney

Olivia Sweeney Annie Reese

VERGER Shelly Smyth Ray Blevins

CHALICERS Ken Ruether Shelly Smyth

Frank Hibbs Nancy Lamar

Patricia Heaton INTERCESSOR Ken Ruether Su Holder Richard Kuna

LECTOR Shelly Smyth Susan Holloway Tana Kay

USHERS Team Leader: David Gower

Team Leader: Tom Ridley

ALTAR GUILD Team 1 Leader - Ginny Reinhardt

GREETERS GUILD 7:30 a.m. - Sally Mason & Becky Taylor 8:45 a.m. - Pam Holly & Lynne Short 11:00 a.m. - Melba Medford & Doris Baker

Weekday Laity for April: Wednesday: 4, 18 - Bill Ferrell; Wednesday: 11, 25 - Shelly Smyth; Thursday: 5, 12, 19, 26 - Ken Ruether

*The monthly lay schedule may be found on our website, www.christchurchtyler.org, under the News and Events, Parish Calendar link, or copies are available in the church office.

Sunday, April 1, 2007 Palm Sunday

7:30 AM 8:45 AM 11:00 AM 5:30 PM

ACOLYTES (* Denotes Server)

St. Mark Stewart Whitney *

Claire Whitney Wesley Shelmire Madeline Wynne

Christian Bell

St. Matthew Connor Shaw * Desiree Smith *

Jyssica Yelas Lindsay Yelas

Alexander Barclay

VERGER Bill Ferrell John Carr

CHALICERS Bill Ferrell Rand Huzenlaub

Henry Bell Peter Boyd

Bob Rowlett INTERCESSOR Bill Ferrell Roger Fowler David Jarvis

LECTOR Rand Huzenlaub Laurie Dowell John Anderson

USHERS Team Leader: David Gower

Team Leader: Tom Ridley

ALTAR GUILD Teams 2 & 3 Leader - Sheryl Alexander

& Marilyn Chionsini

GREETERS GUILD 7:30 a.m. - Sally Mason & Becky Taylor 8:45 a.m. - M&M Greenwell 11:00 a.m. - Melba Medford & Doris Baker

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Assistant Rector’s Page

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Everyone of us will at some point in our lives be in position to care for someone else in our family or a friend with health needs. For the many members of our church family who are in the midst of this right now, you are at a greater risk than the average person to have health issues without doing something to reduce the stress that goes with being a care giver. Save your sanity and your health, here are 10 Stress Busters.

• Get support. There is a support group at Christ Church every Thursday. The group meets from 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 212 and is led by Jeanne Miller, LSW.

• Don’t neglect your own health. You may let your own health issues slide because your family member’s needs seem so urgent. Resist the temptation. Nagging back pain can worsen, and a simple cold can be-come pneumonia. If you’re incapacitated by illness, you won’t be any help to anyone.

• Get adequate sleep. It’s hard to keep stress under control when you’re exhausted. Do your best to get a good night’s sleep.

• Pet a cat or dog. A study conducted in 2000 suggested that care partners who adopted a dog had an im-provement in blood pressure under stressful situations, compared with those who did not get a dog. If you’re not ready to take on the responsibility of a new pet, offer to dog or cat sit for a friend.

• Ditch the guilt. Just as a flight attendant tells you to put on your own oxygen mask before attending to a child, you need to take care of your own needs so you have something left to give your family member. If you’re mentally and physically on edge, you can’t help those around you. Take a quick daily break. Make a cup of tea, put a warm towel on your face and take a breather. These “mini-breaks” can help restore your patience and your sanity.

• Exercise. A quick walk, jog, or trip to the gym can do wonders to cut your stress, and can help you avoid health problems of your own.

• Keep an eye out for depression. Anywhere from 30 to 60 percent of care partners report symptoms of depression. If you find you’re irritable, have difficulty sleeping, or have a persistent feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness, you may be depressed. Ask your doctor for help.

• Cut corners and delegate as often as possible. Seek out volunteers through your local church or charities who can help out around the house or the yard. Have medication delivered by mail to save trips to the pharmacy, and look into low-cost transportation for seniors, which is available in many communities. Find out if your loved one is eligible for personal care attendant hours.

• Have a social life. Now is not the time to let friends fall by the wayside. Although care partners can feel as if it’s consuming every free moment you have, take the time to call or see friends.

May you know God is with you even in the midst of this trial. Blessings and Peace, Robin +

Adult Christian Education / Spiritual Formation

No Adult Christian Education Classes Sunday April 1 & 8

Upcoming Adult Classes Sundays: April 15 – May 13 Wednesdays: April 11 –May 9

An introduction to Paul’s Epistles Does Paul Still Speak to the church? Deacon Stine Rm. 202 Deacon Stine Rm. 202 Ongoing Inquirers Class C. S. Lewis The Rev. McLeod Library The Rev. McLeod Library Bible Work Bench Lectionary Based Explore Ways to Pray The Rev. Reeves and Team Rm. 212 The Rev. Reeves Rm. 212

Liturgy & Music

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HOLY WEEK WORSHIP CHRIST CHURCH

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR

Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007 through Easter Day, April 8, 2007

HOLY WEEK PALM SUNDAY

April 1, 2007 Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. Family Eucharist & Procession 8:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist & Procession 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:30 p.m.

The 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Eucharists will begin in the Me-morial Garden with the Palm Ceremonies. A bag piper will then lead us in solemn procession to the Church for the continuation of the liturgy culminating in the dramatic reading of the Passion Narrative.

HOLY MONDAY April 2, 2007

Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:00 noon

HOLY TUESDAY April 3, 2007

Anglican Rosary Service 11:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:00 noon

HOLY WEDNESDAY April 4, 2007

Holy Eucharist 12:00 noon Holy Eucharist and Healing 5:30 p.m.

THE HOLY TRIDUUM

MAUNDY THURSDAY April 5, 2007

Holy Eucharist, BCP 1928 12:00 noon The Maundy Thursday Rites 7:30 p.m.

The Maundy Thursday Rites include the celebration of the Insti-tution of the Sacrament of the Altar, the Washing of Feet and the Stripping of the Altar. The Maundy Thursday service is a beautiful liturgy filled with the power of symbolism in true Angli-can fashion.

GOOD FRIDAY April 6, 2007

The Good Friday Liturgy 12:00 noon

The Good Friday Liturgy at 12:00 noon, the hour of Christ’s crucifixion according to sacred tradition, includes the Solemn Collects, Veneration of the Cross, and Mass of the Pre-Sanctified.

Stations of the Cross 1:15 p.m.

The Good Friday Candlelight Concert 7:30 p.m. Join us for a very moving worship experience as the Chancel Choir presents anthems, motets, and psalm settings spanning nearly five centuries of choral music. This service of darkness will feature special music, readings, and prayers in honor of our Lord’s passion and death.

HOLY SATURDAY April 7, 2007

The Great Vigil of Easter 8:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil liturgy is a journey from darkness to light, begin-ning with the darkness of the sealed tomb, through the waters of baptism and into the glorious light and joy of Christ’s resurrec-tion. It is the culmination of the Holy Week experience, as we again proclaim, “Alleluia! Christ is risen!” A festive Paschal Party follows this liturgy.

THE HOLY FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION

EASTER DAY CELEBRATIONS Sunday, April 8, 2007

Holy Eucharist, Rite I 7:00 a.m. Flowering of the Cross 8:30 a.m. Festal Eucharist, Rite II 8:45 a.m. Festal Eucharist, Rite I 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 5:30 p.m.

Prayer Vigil to be held Maundy Thursday eve-ning and Good Friday Morning Come and “watch” with our Lord for a brief time after the Maundy Thursday liturgy until 12midnight or beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Good Friday. Sign-up sheets are posted in the Narthex and Main Entryway. The Anglican Rosary will be offered at 9:30 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and again on Good Friday at 11:30 a.m. for those who wish to pray in community.

Easter Music

Honor a loved one at Easter by helping underwrite the special music presented on Easter Day. Your contribution will assist in making our services festive on this holiest of days.

Donor Name __________________________________________ Phone # ____________________

In memory of _______________________________________________________________

In thanksgiving for ___________________________________________________________

In thanksgiving (general) _____________________________________________________

*********************************** Deadline: Sunday, April 1

Please return this form with your donation to the Church Office - or place it in the Sunday offering plate. Please write legibly. Thank you.

(Any forms received after this date will not be included in the Easter Bulletin.)

Easter Flowers

You are invited to participate in the celebration of Easter at Christ Church through the Easter flower fund. Please complete this form if you wish to

contribute to the placement of flowers in the church.

Donor Name __________________________________________ Phone # ____________________

In memory of __________________________________________________________________

In thanksgiving for _____________________________________________________________

In thanksgiving (general) ________________________________________________________

************************************ Deadline: Sunday, April 1

Please return this form with your donation to the Church Office - or place it in the Sunday offering plate. Please write legibly. Thank you.

(Any forms received after this date will not be included in the Easter Bulletin.)

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From the Parish Administrator

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Omnium-gatherum In Memoriam Our sympathies to the family and friends of Ruby Hill, mother of Jayne Pyrtle.

Our sympathies to the family and friends of Wil-liam F. Elwood, brother of Jeanne Rowlett and Rev. Richard H. Elwood.

May the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God,

rest in peace.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew The Second Annual Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s golf tournament is Friday, April 20, at Oak Hurst Golf Course. Registration is $75 to play and $100 for hole sponsorships. This 4-person scramble in-cludes an 11:30 a.m. lunch with a 12:30 shotgun start. Various prizes will be awarded. Men and women of all ages are invited, including youth! Pick up your registration form in the church office, or download a form from our website at www.christchurchtyler.org on the Parish Life webpage. Forms may be returned to the church office. Pro-ceeds to benefit the Christ Church youth program for scholarships to retreats and mission trips.

ECW ECW will not meet April 2nd during Holy Week. Please be watching The Crucifer for the location of our “Spring Affair” on Monday, May 7. You won’t want to miss it!

Gardening Guild Attention All Gardeners! The Garden Guild will again be cleaning, pruning and planting at our beautiful church. Whether you can help once, twice, or all year long, we need you! We will be meeting on Saturday, April 14, at 8:30 a.m. For more information, please call Karen Barrett at 903-595-3449, or call Gary Avery.

Gift Shop Shop Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. un-til 12:00 noon, and Sunday 9:45 until 10:55 a.m.

Library Notes When he had his unfortunate accident last fall, we were denied a visit from John Stott; nevertheless,

the library has several of his books available. Look for numbers 230 Sto et. al. Dorothy L. Sayers is another ‘S’ author and Anglican writer as well as the originator of the delightful Lord Peter Whimsey detective stories. He is in residence on the Fiction shelves (F Say.) Stephen Sykes - number 283. If your blood pressure needs a boost, try Bishop Spongs’ writings (232 Spo, 283/.092:B et. al.) All in all a well-rounded selection of ‘S’s! S-s-s-s-sample s-s-some!

Tea Towels Remember our tea towels make wonderful gifts for many occasions! 1 dozen large - $20.00, ½ dozen large - $10.00, 1 dozen small - $15.00, ½ dozen small - $7.50. Great for spring cleaning and shining your windows. To buy tea towels call Jill Law at 903-595-6056 or call the church gift shop. Our next meeting will be held on April 16.

T. J. Austin School Forty needy children at T. J. Austin School receive backpacks every Friday filled with nourishing food for the weekend. The school staff has asked for a volunteer worker to help fill the backpacks. It will take approximately one hour on either a Thursday or a Friday. Scheduling is flexible. If you are inter-ested in helping, please contact Quince Miller at 903-262-1765.

Upcoming Events at Camp Allen Summer Camp for Moms, July 13-15! Join us for a weekend of relaxation, adventure and fun! Experi-ence canoeing, nature walks, tennis, scrap booking, quilting, painting, cooking, gardening, and more! Get a pedicure, massage, or sit in the sauna. The weekend will also feature a women’s speaker and decadent des-sert social. Contact Toni at 936-825-7175 or info@campallen.org.

PATH News Food of the Month:

April - Peanut Butter Have you traveled lately? PATH always needs per-sonal care items (shampoo, soap, lotion).

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Christian Education and Spirituality

Welcome New Confirmands! Congratulations to those who were confirmed by Bishop Wimberly on Sunday, March 25. We welcome you to the Christ Church Family! Fraser Bronston, Grace Jarrel, Makenzie Lohman, Jack McLeod, Kate Roberts, Wesley Shelmire, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Thomas Surles (Baptism and Con-firmation), Olivia Sweeney.

Daughters of the King Daughters of the King will meet Tuesday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 210. The Rev. Robin Reeves will conduct a study on different kinds of prayer. The meeting is open to anyone who would like to attend.

Spirituality Group Orthodox Spirituality is the subject of exploration for the next sessions of the Spirituality Group. The book The Mountain of Silence A Search for Orthodox Spirituality by Kyriacos C. Markides is the focus of this study and discussion. All are invited to attend. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Christ Church library.

United Thank Offering Easter Sunday, April 8 Your money and prayers have built churches, made needed renovations, fed the hungry, clothed the poor, provided shelter for the home-less and have provided care and support for those with physical, mental and emotional needs.

The power of the “blue box” is unlimited. If you do not have a blue box and would like one, you may pick one up at the church and begin by say-ing prayers of thanksgiving and placing your offer-ing in the blue offering envelope or box.

W2G Join each Wednesday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be prepared by Becky Taylor and served until 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. A Heal-ing and Holy Eucharist service is held at 5:30 p.m.,

and Christian Education classes will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please check the bulletin board outside of the Sanctuary for class topics. Please note: W2G will not be held on April 4 dur-ing Holy Week.

Wednesday Women’s Bible Study We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Church Library. The class is led by Poosie Swann.

Women’s Bible Study We meet every Thursday in the Church Library 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The class is led by The Rev. Har-rison M. McLeod.

Christian Education, Sundays, 10:00am Please note: Christian Education classes will not be held on Palm Sunday, April 1, or Easter Sunday, April 8. Christian Education classes will resume on Sunday, April 15, as follows:

Adult Classes Inquirers Class, taught by The Rev. Harrison McLeod. Meet in the Library.

An Introduction to Paul’s Epistles, taught by Dea-con Stephen Stine. Meet in Room 202.

Bible Work Bench Lectionary Based, taught by The Rev. Robin Reeves and Team. Meet in Room 212.

Youth Classes - God’s Holy People Living in Covenant Grades 6-8 meet in Room 210. Grades 9-12 meet in the Youth Room.

Children’s Classes - Rotation 6: Paul: We are the Church K-5th Grade. Immediately following the 8:45 a.m. service, all kids meet in the Parish Hall for Puppet Ministry.

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Children’s Ministry

Sunday, April 1, Palm Sunday Join us in the Memorial Garden

for the Palm Sunday procession!

Saturday, April 7, 10:00-12:00 Christ Church Children’s Easter Egg Hunt,

at the home of Bill & Gigi Clements, 922 Cumberland

Sunday, April 8, Easter Sunday 8:30 The Flowering of the Cross

(Don’t forget to bring your flowers!)

8:45 Easter Service

(Be sure to bring your United Thank Offering Boxes!)

10:00 Easter Reception

Easter Resurrection Cookies

1 c. whole pecans Zipper baggie 1 tsp. vinegar Wooden spoon 3 egg whites Tape Pinch of salt Bible 1 c. sugar

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3 Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. Vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30 Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11 Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27 So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 c. sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Psalms 34:8, John 3:16 Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12-15 minutes until stiff peaks form. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God’s eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18, John 3:1-3 Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60 Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door, and turn off the oven. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66 Go to bed! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus’ followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20-22 On Resurrection morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Resurrection day, Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9

Hey Kids! Here are some meaningful ways you and your family can participate in Holy Week and celebrate Easter at Christ Church!

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Youth Ministry

Mission to Mississippi

On March 10, eleven youth and four adults went to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to con-tinue relief work from Hurricane Katrina. Our host, Christ Episcopal Church, Bay St. Louis sits facing the open waters of the Gulf. The church and its 6 other buildings were completely swept away by the 30 ft. storm surge leaving only their damaged bell tower. In fact, the bell tower was the only structure left standing by the storm along the entire coast east of New Orleans to downtown Bay St. Louis. However, Christ Church, Bay St. Louis has never missed a Sunday service. In the area, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of FEMA trailers still being occupied and just as many homes and businesses awaiting destruction or rebuilding. However, eve-ryone we met and worked with delivered the same message: HOPE.

Above, Christ Episcopal Church and it’s bell tower in Bay St. Louis, MS. The Quonset hut on the right currently serves as the church building.

Emily (above) and Ashley (below) pull the canvas across the frame of a new Quonset hut which will be used as sleeping quarters for future mission groups.

At right, the kids take a break by sit-ting on the mound of gravel used to improve the church grounds. They also hauled TONS of limestone rock.

Above, the group poses in New Orleans. On the way home, we made a special trip to Café du Monde for a breakfast of beignets!

Cool temperatures and sunny skies made our work easier.

Jay and Trevor stop their yard work to pose with property owner, Mrs. Young who has lived in her FEMA trailer for almost 2 years.

Above, R&R was spent on the beach located just across the street from the church.