Greetings Christ Church Anglican,
Fall is just around the corner and that means kickoff season is upon us! This issue of the newsletter has details about new classes, studies, and fun events coming our way.
Everything from a call to join the music ministry, a livestream link to the Bishop's Ordination, new studies beginning, details about a "Hootenany", and a chance for you to use your gifts.
In His service,
Valerie Hanks, Parish Life Administrator & Whitefield Development Director
VHanks@ccasav.org
P.S. If you miss a newsletter or want to direct someone to a copy, there is a link to past issues of the newsletter on the home page of the church website.
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REMINDERS
Young Families Fellowship
Tonight, August 25, 5:30 PM, The Belz's Home
RSVP via email to BBiba@ccasav.org
The Consecration & Ordination of the Rev. Charles Alexander Farmer as Bishop
Saturday, August 27, 11 AM
St. Peter's Cathedral, Tallahasse, Fl Livestream Link
Children's Ministry Meeting
Saturday, August 27, 10 AM & Sunday, August 28, 12:15 PM
Adult Sunday School
Sunday, August 28, 9:15 AM, Speaker: Fr. Bryan Biba
Topic: The Office and Ministry of the Anglican Bishop
Sunday, September 4,
NO Sunday School, Labor Day Weekend
Choir Rehearsals Begin
Wednesday, August 31
- Choristers, 4:30 PM, Hebron Hall
- Adult Choir, 7 PM, Choir Room
Youth Group
Wednesday, August 31, 6-8 PM, The Hank's Home
RSVP's Due to Erin Macdonald
Send Erin an email to RSVP for these events emacdonald@ccasav.org
- Mom's Study Group- RSVP for Childcare due August 28. Event September 8.
- Gospel Play Breakfast - RSVP due September 4. Event September 11.
- Parents' Night Out - RSVP due September 11. Event September 16.
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CLERGY EMAIL
Need to reach one of our clergy?
Fr. Craig - cstephans@ccasav.org
Fr. Bryan -bbiba@ccasav.org
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PULSE OF THE PARISH
Mark Williams, Update and an Invitation
Mark Williams joins us from Utah to give us an update on his health and to invite you to consider joining one of the many music ministries here at CCA.
Learn more>
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CATECHESIS
Children's Ministry Meeting
Saturday, August 27, 10 AM & Sunday, August 28, 12:15 PM
Come to either meeting to hear plans for children's ministry and what you can do to help us as we grow! Saturday's Meeting is at 10 a.m. in Hebron Hall, and Sunday's Meeting is after church (12:15) in the Children's Ministry Room. We're looking for more volunteers to help as we grow our ministry to families at CCA. Bring a friend you think might be interested! We need more hands to help!
Mom's Study Group
Thursdays, Beginning September 8, 9:30 AM, The Gathering Place
Moms of all ages and stages are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and ongoing Bible and Book Study on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Whether you're a mom on the journey for a while now, or a new mom just starting out, come alongside us as we build a community of support and a network of care for each other and our families. Please RSVP for Childcare to Erin no later than August 28.
RSVP for childcare> emacdonald@ccasav.org
The Book of Job
Women’s Inductive Bible Study, Tuesdays, Beginning September 20, 9:15 AM, Room 5 Wesley Wing
Contact Liz Albert (912) 633-6128 to RSVP
Job asks big questions about pain, suffering and God’s sovereignty. As we study Job, we will find our Heavenly Father is with us through everything. This 8-week Precept Upon Precept study can be purchased (ESV or NAS) at
https://shop.precept.org/collections/job-pup-esv/products/job-precept-workbook-esv
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WORSHIP
Saturday, August 27
The Consecration & Ordination of the Rev. Charles Alexander Farmer to be Bishop will be livestreamed by St. Peter's Cathedral, Tallahassee, Florida at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27.
Livestream link>
Sunday, August 28
The 12th Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 17)
Assisting in Worship
Schedule for those assisting in worship Read more>
Worship Schedule
- 8 AM, Holy Eucharist, Nave
- 9 AM, Adult Sunday School*, Speaker: Fr. Bryan Biba
- 10:30 AM*^, Holy Eucharist, Nave
- 8 PM^, Compline
* Nursery provided for infants through 4 years old.
^ Service Livestreamed on YouTube
Readings
Jeremiah 15:15-21/Psalm 112/Hebrews 13: 1-8/ Luke 14: 1,7-14
Adult Sunday School
9:15 AM, Hebron Hall
The office and ministry of the bishop is one of the distinctive aspects of our Anglican tradition. Yet the bishop’s role is often mysterious to the average parishioner. Why do we have bishops? What do they do? Join Fr. Bryan this Sunday at 9:15am as he teaches on scriptural, historical, and practical aspects of episcopal ministry.
Gospel Play Returns
Sunday, September 11, 9:15 AM, Children's Room, Wesley Wing
Breakfast will be served.Contact Erin Macdonald our Children and Youth Ministry co-ordinator with questions and to RSVP for this event.
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LIFE TOGETHER
A Vision Wall for Hebron Hall
Parish Forum, September 8, 6-7 PM
The Parish Forum for September will focus on a discussion about designing a Vision Wall for Hebron Hall. Come out on September 8 and join the conversation.
Renew: A Seat at The Table
Saturday, September 10, 9:30 -11:30 AM, The Whitefield Center
How wonderful it would be if Jesus came to our homes for a meal as he often did with people! Sharing thoughts and conversation around the table allows for deeper conversation and sharing. With those things in mind, Renew has a new format and location. Please come to the Whitefield Center and join other women in a small group around a table for food and thoughtful fellowship. We will look at scripture where Jesus visited in people’s homes for a meal and discuss the scriptures and application to our lives. Saturday, September 10, 9:30-11:30, Whitefield Center.
Did someone say Hootenany?
Saturday, September 10, 6 PM, The Whitefield Center
Hootenany 2200: Music, Stories, and BBQ
LIving Creatures Savannah welcomes the entire CCA family to Hootenanny 2022.
We will be filling the Whitefield Center with Music, Stories and BBQ.
Think Prairie Home Companion, Savannah Style!
Plan to attend & enjoy the musical talents of several CCA members, including:
- Max Belz
- Josh Muehlendorf
- Lance Levens
- Steve Dantin
- Eli Clements
- Angela Childress
- Sheila Berg
Parents' Night Out
September 16, 6 - 9 PM, Hebron Hall
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MISSION
Women's English Club Fall Semester Begins September 9
Hope Academy, Women's Volunteer Opportunity & Supply Request
Interested in volunteering at the Women's English Club this semester? Email hopeacademysavannah@gmail.com to register for a volunteer orientation.
Volunteers typically serve as little as one Friday a month for two hours. Women of all seasons of life (and their children) are welcome to serve on the hospitality team, children's team, women's teaching team, or transportation team. Attend an orientation meeting to learn more!
Women's English Club Fall Semester begins September 9th.
If you would like to help women grow confidence in handling money and finances please consider purchasing something from our wishlist on Amazon.
Link to Amazon >
It is not too late to attend New Wineskins
September 22 -25, Ridgecrest, NC
We are one month away from The New Wineskins Global Mission Conference and with registration at an all-time high and the conference hotel rooms all booked, many folks may assume it is too late to register or try to attend. However, there is a nearby hotel in the area that is offering group rate rooms for the Conference along with other options.
Hotel Link> To Learn More>
Shout Out to The Dive Savannah
Thursdays have been busy at Hebron Hall with the ministry of The Dive Savannah increasing in scope & outreach! Watch this news feature highlighting this growing ministry.
Watch>
If you would like to help by volunteering, the link below has some ways that you can assist The Dive.
Volunteer Opportunities with The Dive>
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PRAYER
Weekly Collect
Proper 17 Week of August 28
O Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow after us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
(From the ACNA 2019 Book of Common Prayer)
For the Diocese
Gulf Atlantic Diocese Prayer Cycle
3rd Quarter
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