Table of Contents for February 3, 2022
PULSE OF THE PARISH - A Most Important Priority
REMINDERS - Men's Breakfast & Mission, Youth Picnic for Youth Families, No Parish Forum this Month
WORSHIP - Sunday, Readings, Flower Memorial, Music Ministry Relaunch
LIFE TOGETHER - Meal Train, Annual Parish Meeting, Vestry Nominees. Founders' Day Oyster Roast, Women's Renew, Monthly Newcomers' Gathering, Parents Night Out, Flower Arranging Workshop & Lunch, Ready to Hang Your Hat?
MISSION - Update from Cathy Clevenger, Missio-Savannah: Clark & Carol Roger Smith, Urban Hope: Chefs & Chocolates
CATECHESIS - Adult Sunday School, Youth Forgiveness Challenge Launch
PRAYER - Weekly Collect, Gulf Atlantic Diocesan Prayer Cycle 1st Quarter, Covid Update
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A Most Important Priority
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No matter how busy our lives may be, what is our most important priority?
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Need to meet with one of our Priests? Feel free to email Fr. Craig or Fr. Drew.
Fr. Craig - cstephans@ccasav.org
Fr. Drew – dmiller@ccasav.org
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Quick list of things on the horizon! Easy to access links to RSVP and sign up.
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Men's Breakfast & Mission
Saturday, February 5, 9:30 AM, Hebron Hall RSVP NOW>
Youth Picnic for Youth Families
Sunday, February 6, 12:30 PM, Forsyth Park
This time is especially for youth who cannot gather midweek, to meet and have fellowship with other youth and youth leaders at the church.
No Parish Forum This Month
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Sunday, February 6
Fifth Sunday of Epiphany
- 8 AM, Holy Eucharist, Nave
- 9 AM Catechesis Class, *
- 9:15 AM, Sunday School, Various Locations*
- 10:30 AM, Holy Eucharist, Nave*^
- 8 PM, Compline, Nave^
*Nursery available for infants through 4 years-old
^Service Livestreamed
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Readings
Judges 6:11-24 / Psalm 85 / 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 / Luke 5:1-11
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Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God, in loving memory of and thanksgiving for my Christian parents, Wallace & Anna Thomas by Claudia Thomas.
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Music Ministry Relaunch
We are thrilled to have our music ministry back up and running again.Rehearsal schedules are below:
- Folk Group - Sunday, February. 6, following 10:30 AM worship
- Bell Choir (Middle School and Up) - Monday, February 7, 6:30 PM
- Choristers (2nd Grade and Up) - Wednesday, February 9, 4:30 PM
- Parish Choir - Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7 PM
- Compline Choir - Sunday, Feb. 20, 6:30 PM
All are welcome to join! If you are interested in participating in any of the following music ensembles, contact Mark Williams, Parish Musician ( williams4950@bellsouth.net). |
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MEAL TRAIN
Welcome to Fr. Bryan Biba and family joining us this month! You will see them on Founders' Day and at the Annual Parish Meeting. Help us welcome them by providing them a meal.
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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, February 27, 10:30 AM, Nave & Livestreamed
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Join us for CCA’s Annual Parish meeting, a time to hear both testimonies and reports recalling the work of the Lord over the past year with a glimpse toward the upcoming year. Due to the importance of this gathering, there will only be one morning service that Sunday at 9 a.m. and no adult Sunday school.
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Vestry Nominees
The Parish Council presents the following slate of nominees to be considered for the three openings in our 2022 Vestry. Elections will be held by Vote of Acclamation for those in person on Sunday, February 27, at the Annual Parish Meeting, 10:30 a.m. in the Nave and Livestreamed. If you have any concerns with any of these nominees, please contact Fr. Craig or Claudia Thomas, the chair of the Nominating Committee, by February 21. Please be in prayer for these individuals and for the future leadership of our parish.
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Eden Combes, Member Since: 2003
Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Leadership, Discerning, Service
Current/Past Ministries: Senior Warden & Vestry (former parish), Lay Reader, Tour of Homes Chair, Marriage Mentoring, Office Volunteer
Area of Passion within the CCA Vision:
"I like the mission of CCA being a church for the neighborhood. That is a difficult task and I think we are still exploring the possibilities. I would like to see this developed more fully and effectively over the next three years. Also, I think we could embellish our efforts to greet visitors and new members to help them feel welcome.”
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Bridget Gardner, Member Since: 1982
Nominated for a 2nd Term
Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality, Organization, Leadership
Current/Past Ministries: Tour of Homes Chair, Hospitality Guild, Nursery, Sunday School, Community Group, Usher, Flower Guild, Search Committee, Personnel Committee
Area of Passion within the CCA Vision:
“I would like to encourage/mentor our younger members to increase their participation in our ministries and their willingness to take on leadership roles in the church.”
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Mark Johnson, Member Since: 2016
Nominated for a 2nd Term
Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Giving, Teaching, Encouraging
Current/Past Ministries: Missionary (on the field), Mission boards, Sunday School Teacher, Seminary Instructor, Vestry Member
Area of Passion within the CCA Vision: “Being the body of Christ in the community; prayer meetings and joint service projects with neighboring congregations across denominational lines.”
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Founders' Day Oyster Roast
This favorite annual event is back as we celebrate the founding of CCA! Sunday, February 13, 12 PM The Whitefield Center Lawn
- Invite Friends and Family to help introduce them to CCA
- Oysters, Fried Chicken and Sides Provided
- Bring Your Own: Lawn Chair, Oyster Gloves/Knives, and Adult Beverages
- Casual Attire Recommended
- Bring a dessert to share
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Different from previous years, the meal will be entirely provided except for dessert.
Please bring one to share that does not require heating and is served on a disposable dish. Place your tasty item on the dessert table when you arrive. See you there!
We need your help!
Want to work a one hour shift and help with set up, serving food, or clean up?
Many hands make light work! Sign Up to Volunteer >
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Women's Renew: The Promises of God
Saturday, February 12, 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Wesley Gardens
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Join us as we hear from CCA’s own Cathy Clevenger as she reflects on “Obedience” considering God’s Promises.
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Monthly Newcomers' Gathering
Sunday, February 13, 9 AM, Nave
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New to CCA? Considering joining the church? Come meet Fr. Craig and get to know us. This brief informal gathering is a great opportunity to ask questions, find out more about membership, and learn about the mission and vision of CCA.
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Friday, February 18, 6 - 9 PM, Hebron Hall
Come bring your kids for a free night of fun, sponsored by our CCA Community Groups and Children's Ministry! Children should bring a pillow and a blanket for cozy movie viewing. Movie for February: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). RSVP via email ( emacdonald@ccasav.org) by February 11.
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Ready To Hang Your Hat?
Sunday, February 27, 9 AM, Nave
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Have you sensed God’s calling for you to “hang your hat” with Christ Church Anglican? We seek to honor and highlight your calling to the church body through our Membership Rite. These are a series of questions and answers regarding your calling in relationship to the life of CCA. As your new church family, we “officially” welcome and support you into the fold. If you desire to pursue membership with us, please contact Katie in the office to fill out our Membership paperwork by Monday, February 21.
Membership Application>
Membership Rite Devotional> |
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Missions In Focus: Cathy Clevenger
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Want to stay in touch with CCA member Cathy Clevenger who is preparing for vocational mission work in Uganda? Read more from her recent newsletter and consider subscribing to stay in regular communication with Cathy.
Read Now> |
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Missio-Savannah: Clark & Carol Rogers Smith
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In 2000 at the “Passion One Day” Conference, Pastor John Piper gave a stirring speech where he challenged the listeners not to waste their lives in pursuit of a retirement on the beach, collecting shells, and having a nice boat. John Piper would be glad to know that Clark and Carol put their business, their house on the water, and their boat up for sale to answer God’s call on their life.
Today CCA members Clark and Carol are serving as global missionaries working to "equip the saints for the work of ministry" though E412 Ministries.
They are Savannahians that are using their gift of life to do the work that God has graciously prepared for them. This is their testimony. Listen Now>
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Urban Hope: Chefs & Chocolates
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From Urban Hope . . .
We are so excited to have our 12th Annual Chefs and Chocolates return to Kehoe Ironworks on March 4, 2022!
This event has historically sold out and this year will be no different. Sponsorship packages and tickets are available . **In the event of cancellation, supporters will receive a full refund or have the option to donate a portion for the benefit of our children.
Event Details>
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Adult Sunday School
Sundays, 9:15 AM, Hebron Hall
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- February, 6 - Update on Ministry to Nepal by Clark & Carol Roger Smith
- February, 13 - Denise Cox: Associate Director for the Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders
- February, 20 - Fr. John Macdonald on Missions
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Youth Forgiveness Challenge Launch
Wednesdays, 7 PM, "The Gathering Place"
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During the month of February through much of Lent, the Youth will be studying what the Bible has to say about Forgiveness, and how to apply it to our lives. Any young people currently in 6th -12th grade are welcome to attend!
Materials are provided.
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O Lord, our heavenly Father, keep your household the Church continually in your true religion, that we who trust in the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
(From the 2019 ACNA Book of Common Prayer)
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Gulf Atlantic Diocese Prayer Cycle: 1st Quarter
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