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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP
Week of July 11, 2024                                                        PRAYER LIST 

Sunday, July 14: The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m.    Nursery Opens
10:30 a.m.    Holy Eucharist: BULLETIN

Livestreamed services can be found on the on the Christ Church YouTube channel


MESSAGE FROM THE REV. DAVID C. SEYLE

When I am working on a sermon, I copy ideas and stories that I think will make good illustrations and put them into a folder. Sometimes I end up with a folder full, sometimes not. I was looking through the folder for my most recent sermon, and I found an item about dirt and stones. Although it did not fit into the sermon, I think it is too good to keep hidden in the sermon file: 

“Fallen human beings lie in the dirt – yet they are precious stones. A diamond that lies in the dirt cannot glitter. But because it is a jewel, it cannot be spoiled by the dirt. It can be picked up and polished again and sparkle as before. Therefore, when you encounter those who are lying in the dirt, don’t think that they are rotten. It is a crime against God’s love to think of anybody as being lost or bad. What God has created is never lost.”

                                                    -Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt


CONNECTION

Ironwork Renovation

On July 9, Cowart Fabrications, Inc. commenced the renovation of all ironwork in the front of the church, a project recently approved by the Vestry and Buildings and Grounds Committee. The firm is experienced in historic ironwork renovation/preservation having carried out such work on the Customs House and Georgia Historical Society headquarters. The firm will remove sections of the railings, renovate them off premises and reinstall. Fence and lamp posts will be renovated in place. Temporary cables will be installed for safety while the railings on the porch are off premises. The project is expected to last four to six weeks. Questions should be directed to Stephen Smith. 


Christ Church Book Project Update:
Did You Participate in EfM?


The University of Georgia Press deadline for the complete manuscript of the new Christ Church history is this November; it should come out in 2026! Barrie Bradley would like to interview someone at Christ Church who participated in EfM (Education for Ministry) at Christ Church. This 4-year program seems to have had a life-changing influence on those who completed the course, but she needs some more background and direct quotes for the book. Please email her at barriescardinobradley@gmail.com if you are willing to meet with her and discuss your impressions.

Finance and Stewardship Updates: Did You Know?

  • Making a gift of appreciated stock can benefit both you and the church. If you donate stock that has increased in value since you purchased it, the value of your donation is the fair market value on the date of the donation. Not only do you not have to pay capital gains tax on the appreciation, but you also can write off the fair market value of the stock as a charitable donation if you itemize your taxes. Please contact the office if you have any questions and always consult your tax advisor on any financial matters that may affect your tax liability. If you choose to make a gift, please contact Catherine Gussler, 912-222-0888, before doing so to get necessary information.
  • The vestry meets monthly (except during July) to review the business of the church. 

Parking and Stickers

Our parking lot is located on the corner of Congress and Drayton Streets adjacent to the church. It is reserved from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for those attending church; street parking is also free on Sundays. If you need to come to the church during the week, only the spaces along the wall with Christ Church signage are available. You can get parking stickers from the ushers when you come to church, or contact Suzanne Phillips Smith,  office@ccesavannah.org, and she can mail one to you.


RJGA Book Discussion

Thursdays, 7–8 p.m., beginning July 11


On Thursday evening, July 11, Racial Justice Georgia will begin its four-part discussion series of Dr. Catherine Meeks' recently published memoir, A Quilted Life. We'll discuss the Preface and Chapters 1–4. Please join us! Subsequent meetings will be July 18, 25, and August 1, always 7–8 p.m.

Click here for the Zoom meeting link.


Save the Date: Neighborhood Parties on September 15


A party is coming to your neighborhood on September 15! Our Christ Church community spans from Richmond Hill to Beaufort, South Carolina and everywhere in between. Every fall, parties are held in each of these neighborhoods so that you can meet your (literal) Christ Church neighbors in a fun and casual environment. Keep an eye out for details about party locations and more. In the meantime, mark your calendar!

Next Week at Christ Church


Sunday, July 14: Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
     10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Monday through Friday, July 15–19
     10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Docent Tours
 

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK







Thanks to Mills Fleming for the photographs.
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