The Grateful Heart CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL June 2010 N E W S L E T T E R Dear Friends, I’m not a sports columnist. Just a fan. A fan not just of , but of dignified human behavior. It I’m a baseball fan, and the other night something spec- may be that Armando Galarraga didn’t sleep well last tacular happened. The were playing the night; it may be that this morning he is pretty upset. But . Armando Galarraga was on the in the heat of it, he kept his composure and placed limits mound for Detroit, and for the third time this year the on himself. And then, he went back, kept his focus, and most remarkable singular feat in baseball was about to did his job because a lot of teammates and fans were happen: a perfect game. Galarraga had retired twenty- looking for the win. He won’t go down in the record six straight batters…not a walk, not a wild pitch, not a books as a perfect , but he proved himself and passed ball, not an error by the other eight players with exceptional human being. And Jim Joyce…umpires him in the field. Twenty-one times in major league base- don’t explain calls to the press, and they don’t apologize ball history had a pitcher thrown a perfect game. And to players…but he did both. He humbled himself. He now, Galarraga was poised to throw the third one this made a mistake, admitted it, and made amends as best season. he could. He’s known as a good umpire. He’ll take heat The twenty-seventh batter for the Indians was for the blown call. Lots of it. But the wisest of us know . He hit a soft grounder to first, pulling the that while he may be a good umpire, he is an exceptional first baseman off the bag. As he had done countless human being. times in practice and in games, Galarraga hustled over It’s baseball, but I can see this story in the gos- to cover first. tossed him the ball, Galar- pels. I can see James and John, the two disciples hav- raga touched the bag almost a full step before Donald ing an argument (their collective nickname was “Sons of arrived there…and the first base umpire Jim Joyce called Thunder,” so I think they had lots of arguments), and Donald safe. But the announcers saw that he was out; Jesus responding “There once was a pitcher and an the fans saw that he was out; and the replays, ubiquitous umpire…”, and then telling the kind of story we now call on ESPN, the evening news, and the internet, proved a parable... that he was out. Galarraga would not get his perfect This weekend in worship we’ll honor our gradu- game. Galarraga, 1-1 with a healthy 4.50 ERA this sea- ating seniors. We’ll celebrate achievements, and be son, may turn into a Koufax or Gibson. But most likely, justly proud. We’ll thank parents and teachers for what his bid for baseball immortality ended with that blown they have done to help these young people grow over call. And he knew it. the years. It is a grand celebration of accomplishment, Now…here’s what’s spectacular: Galarraga and a job well done. The successes are manifold, and didn’t throw a tantrum. He didn’t scream, and get in the worth celebrating. umpire’s face, or kick dirt at him. A wry, somewhat sad, But may it be also that over the years they’ve look creased his face that said what everybody else was had practice making their own mistakes and being disap- thinking. And then…after some time was lost to Jim pointed by others; for it is in walking through those mo- Leyland, the Tigers coach, sharing words with Joyce… ments that character is formed and wisdom apprehends he got back on the mound and pitched through the last us. How it is we respond in situations such as those is a batter—the twenty-eighth one—to get the out and a win measure of the maturity of our journey with Christ more for his team. powerful than how we are when we make the right deci- And then, this…after the game, Jim Joyce did sions and the calls go our way. Many behaviors mark two things. He admitted to the press that he missed the our growth as disciples of Jesus…sacrificial service, call. He admitted that he made a mistake. “I thought he prayerful work and play, gentle words and easy smiles… (Donald) beat the throw. I was convinced he beat the and the ability to accept the mistakes of others; to move throw until I saw the replay. I cost the kid a perfect beyond disappointment; to admit our own mistakes game.” And more, he went to Galarraga personally to (even the unintentional ones) and their harmful impact; apologize. His mistake—unintentional though it was— and then, to swallow one’s pride, act humbly, apologize cost Galarraga something that was precious to him; and and seek to make right are certainly among them. while nothing Joyce could do could bring it all back, his Those are skills…or in Christian language, behaviors of apology at the very least expressed his remorse. “He holiness…that make life—for ourselves and for others— feels really bad,” Galarraga said after the game. “… much better than perfect. everybody’s human; I understand; I give a lot of credit to the guy…you don’t see an umpire after the game say Blessings, ‘I’m sorry.’” Paul from Hillary

Dear Friends: During our mission trip last month, with the support of Bishop Duracin, and under the lead‐ In May, Christ Church journeyed to Haiti ership of Susan Bruce, Christ Church visited with for its second mission trip. Each day in the town Pere Val in Crioux de Bouquet, and with Pere Jean‐ of St. Marc, we gathered with the students of El Jacque Duraville of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Shaddai Learning Center, a Christian based English Montrouis. The team is making two recommenda‐ school for about 70 Haitian children providing an tions concerning our relationship with the Diocese American education. Before lessons, Delson, a of Haiti. young chaplain to the school, led us with the fol‐ First, the team recommends to the Mis‐ lowing prophetic words of wisdom: sion Outreach Faith in Action Ministry that Christ Church lend financial support in St. Paul’s micro Choose to serve God today. loan project helping young women of Haiti live Choose to love your neighbor today. with hope for the future through independent, No one is promised tomorrow. small business enterprises. Second, the team also recommends to This is how the students of El Shaddai and Mission Outreach Faith in Action Ministry that the people of Haiti live with hope: one day at a Christ Church join in a long term partnership with time. While much of Haiti lives in rubble and dis‐ Pere Val, to rebuild his churches and schools de‐ array, Haiti does not live without hope and hope molished in the earthquake, through mission does not disappoint. With hope, Christ Church teams traveling to Haiti to construct, and build continues its conversations to build a long term buildings and relationships, restoring hope for the people, and especially the children of Haiti. partnership with the fine people of Haiti. th Haiti, with a population of somewhere Dr. Paul Mellon, in early years of the 20 around 9 million, shares the island of Hispaniola, century found in his heart a love for the people of with the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean. Haiti and wrote the following after years of living Known as the poorest country of the Americas, and serving among them: 80% of Haitians live in poverty, on about $2.00 per person per day. Haiti subsides under corrupt gov‐ Go to the people ernment, with an illiteracy rate of 50%. On Janu‐ Live among them. ary 12, an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude, with its Learn from them. epicenter just miles from the already over popu‐ Love them. lated, distressed capital, of Port‐au‐Prince, devas‐ Serve them. tated Haiti, resulting in the deaths of 230,000, Plan with them. with one million people left homeless, and 300, Start with what they know. 000 injured. Build on what they have. Under the leadership of The Rt. Rev. Jean‐ Zache Duracin,the Episcopal Church in Haiti con‐ Christ Church is blessed to build and grow sists of somewhere around 80,000 members, in its relationship with the people of Haiti as they about the same as the Diocese of Virginia. The build on the hope to be all God has in store for cathedral, Holy Trinity, the seminary, the college, them. Thank you for your continued support of the bishop’s home, all located in the capital city of this long term mission. We’ll keep you informed Port‐au‐Prince, were destroyed in the earthquake. as to when trip three will travel to Haiti in the next Church of the Transfiguration, St. Marc and St. Al‐ months. Please, in the meantime, keep Haiti, and bans, three of six churches and schools under the this partnership effort in your prayers. leadership of The Rev. Pierre‐Henry Fritz Valdema, known as Pere Val, were also destroyed in the earthquake. Blessings, Hillary

2 5K-5th Grade. 9:30-10:30 am July 7, July 21, August 11, and August 25. Vacation Bible School August 2-6, 2010 Sign up with Rebecca (364-0394) or Register online here. [email protected] by Want to help? June 20. There are still several opportunities for involvement in VBS, including loaning or donating supplies and being a Children's chapel Will resume at family leader, shopkeeper, etc. the 10:45 service on May 30. We To do either of these things, will have chapel at both services please see the VBS table in the on Sunday throughout the milling area this weekend! To summer. sign up to be a volunteer, you can also use the website above. Summer Program

Parents, stay and play! Littlest ones will be in the nursery, older kids outside.

All ages (nobody too small) 9:30-11:30 am July 14, July 28, August 18, Sept. 1

2nd Sunday of Every Month June 13, 3:00-4:30 pm Milling Area Projects for Caritas Refreshments Served 3 All ages welcome! Youth Ministry

Womens Summer Bible Study

Ladies, are you looking for some “me” time over the summer? The Tuesday Night Women’s Bible Study is beginning a new series, “Savor the Moment; 6 sessions on Patience.” This study focuses on God’s timing and how to have patience in things both big and small. Each week is an independent session, so drop in when you can; there is no homework.

We will be meeting Tuesday nights in the Ed Building Room 207 from 7:00-9:00p, July 6 through August 10.

If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact Susan Francis at 741-6358 or [email protected]; Laura McNally at 747-9789 or [email protected]; or Becky Hansell at 270-1395 or [email protected].

4 Missions and Outreach Ministry The Micah Minute Updates and Events relating to our Partnership with George Mason Elementary School

● THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, the Ice Cream Social and Book Fair at George Mason was a huge success. Each student received an ice cream sundae and was able to select 5 books to take home. They were all very excited and thrilled at the opportunity.

Special Thanks to Susan Manning, Patty Wood and Susan Ashby for coordinating the Book Drive. They were able to collect over 1800 books.

Thanks to the following volunteers who took time out of their busy schedule to serve at the Ice Cream Social and Book Fair:

Jan Pascal John Finley Steve Foster Nan Pascal Jean Watkins Patty Wood David Corcoran David Latham Janie Unger Kelly Eckart John Napier Carolyn Moeller Katie Fuson Jim Heck Carolyn Cockerel Rebecca Guzman Andy Reisinger Susan Mountcastle Betsy Eckart Kathi Carignan Rick Steenrod Suzanne Fuson Barbara Case

5 Missions and Outreach Ministry We are collecting Box Tops and Soup Labels for Education. These will be donated to George Mason Elementary Labels for Education

...collection box in Milling Area

About Labels for EducationSM For more than 30 years, Labels for Education has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where students, families and members of the community work together for a common goal.

For a list of participating products go to: www.boxtops4education.com & www.labelsforeducation.com

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Christ Church will be hosting the CARITAS Single Adults June 26th –July 3rd. Disciple- ship is about focusing on Jesus, following in His footsteps, and becoming His hands and feet in this world. If you are looking for a way to become the hands and feet the heart and the face of Jesus to those less fortunate, prayerfully consider helping Christ Church provide a home to the homeless for one week. There are many ways you can help from donating a much needed item (like a healthy snack) to serving as an overnight chaperone. Sign up this week-end in the milling area

If you have any questions concerning our CARITAS outreach activities, please contact: Jenni Pandak Sandra Garrett 360‐0672 360‐0738 [email protected] [email protected]

Christ Church will be hosting a furniture drive for CARITAS and you can help… The CARITAS Furniture Bank operates Virginia’s only furniture bank and provides home starter packages to over 300 households per year. These packages are given to homeless and at risk individuals and families as they exit local shelters. This service eases the distress of moving in to a new home and improves the health and well-being of the household. This furniture bank is proving effective in helping people maintain housing. However, it requires raw materials in order to help the people who most need it.

Please bring any of the following gently used items to the POD which will be in the Christ Church parking lot from June 25th through July 5th. The POD will be open from 9am to 8pm. All donations are tax deductible. Tax receipt forms will be located in the POD.

Most Needed Items: Mattresses, Sofas, Loveseats, Bed Frames, Dining Tables, Chairs, Dressers, Pots and Pans, Bed Linens, Bath Towels, Dishes and Flatware

Items Not Accepted: Clothing, Toys, Books, Large Appliances, Headboards without frames, Desks, Mirrors, Patio Furniture, Bags filled with Misc items

Please contact Bob Watts at 740-4954 or [email protected] if you need to have someone pick up your items

7 Safe Sanctuary

Who has to have a background check? Anyone who is a Dear Friends, part of ministry with youth or children under the age of eight- een. Several weeks ago we again participated in the sacraments of baptism and confirmation. In the renewal of our baptismal How will my personal information be protected? Com- pleted forms with social security numbers will be stored in a vows we promised to “strive for justice and peace among all locked file cabinet. No one except for Kathy Nunn, Director of people, and respect the dignity of every human being.” Parish Operations will see the results of a background check.

The people of Christ Church fulfill this promise well. And now, What information will Christ Church receive in a back- I’m asking you to fulfill this promise in a new and important ground check? A background check will indicate convictions way. On Sunday, June 13th we will institute our Safe for felony incidents and sexual offenses only. They are run Sanctuary ministry. Safe Sanctuary is our ministry to ensure through the state police department. The background check that the youngest in our community are treated with the dignity will not report traffic violations, a credit check, or any personal financial information. and respect we all deserve as God’s children. On Sunday, June 13th, all persons who work with youth or children at This is an important work to keep Christ Church a safe place. Christ Church under the age of eighteen are asked to reg- Both the Youth Ministry Team and Children’s Ministry Team ister to have a standard background check performed. support this initiative. To signify their support, they have of- Prior to that Sunday, we ask that you fill out the attached form fered to be the first people to complete their background and return it to Kathy Nunn, Director of Parish Operations, in checks. Now, we are asking the rest of us who work with the church office by June 7 so that everything works as youth and children to follow their lead. smoothly and quickly as possible on June 13th. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to I’m sure you have some questions about instituting back- address them to Kathy Nunn at 364-0394 or ground checks at Christ Church. Let me answer a few. [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your cooperation, leadership, and willingness to be part of What is the complete process? Please see the “procedure” keeping Christ Church the safe and welcoming community it outline on this page. already is.

Why should we do background checks, and why now? Blessings to you, and I bid you God’s grace and peace. More and more, background checks are standard operating procedure in churches and schools to protect our youth and Faithfully, children. No incident whatsoever has precipitated this initia- Paul tive. Christ Church is a safe place. This is a proactive meas- ure. As well, it is Diocesan policy for churches to require backgrounds checks for those who work with youth and chil- dren; the Vestry has endorsed a policy to put this procedure into place; and now is as good a time as any to begin.

Christ Church Episcopal Procedure: Background Check Input Form 1. Individuals needing a background check will fill in the attached form and mail to the church office Attention: Kathy Last name: ______Nunn, Director of Parish Operations or bring the form in a sealed envelope marked to the attention Kathy Nunn, Director First name: ______of Parish Operations. These forms will be held in a locked file Middle name: ______in the church house. Maiden name:______2. Volunteer ministry team members will prepare the Vir- ginia State Police Criminal History Record Name Search Re- Suffix (Jr, Sr, III, etc):____ Sex:____ quest (S.P.167). The completed forms will be maintained in a locked file in the church house. These input forms with per- Race:______Date of Birth: _ _/_ _/_ _ _ _ sonal data will not leave the church house until June 13th. 3. On Sunday June 13th, the forms will be available in the parlor between services. Notaries will be available to Notarize Social Security no:______-__ __ -______signatures. Individuals needing background check should bring their driver’s license or other valid government issued picture ID. 4. Completed forms will be mailed to the Virginia State Po- lice for a combination Criminal History & Sex Offender Search 5. Clean searches will be kept in the Director of Parish Op- Please complete and return this form to: Kathy Nunn, erations Office in a locked file. Any issues on a search will be Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, referred to the Rector. Glen Allen, VA 23059 8 Divorce Support Groups

Christ Church plans to offer a support group to those experiencing separation and divorce. Participants in the group will find help for their hurts, discover hope for the future and experience God’s healing.

The support groups are facilitated by trained facilitators who assist in guiding participants through a series of teaching seminars on DVD and a carefully designed curriculum addressing emotional, spiritual and practical needs. The DVD teaching, about 35 minutes in length, is led by some of the foremost ex‐ perts on divorce issues. Participants in the Divorce Support group meet weekly, for two hours, view the DVD, and reflect through discussion and journaling in workbooks with facilitators.

Currently, we’re preparing for two Divorce Support group sessions. All sessions are two hours in length and facilitated by a leader and a co‐leader. You may register for either series ( one begins in June and one begins in October ).

The first session begins in the evening Monday June 7, continuing through June 14, 21, 28, (no session July 5), July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, (no session Labor Day), concluding September 13.

The second session is scheduled to begin, again in the evening, Monday October 4, and continue on through October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20 and concluding December 27.

To participate in a Divorce Support group you may email: j.sicheri@christchurchrichmond

Thanksgiving for the adoption of a child

The gift of receiving a child through adoption is a glorious event for parents, and other members of the family, as well as the larger community of the Church. We know through the teachings of Christ that “whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself”. The Episcopal Church recognizes the sacred nature of this act of incorporating a new member into the family. As we recognize all major events in the life of the Church such as baptism, confirmation and marriage, the Church also honors the gift of adoption of a child.

The community of Christ Church would like to share in the joy of having received, through adoption, newest household members. As a sign of support and thanksgiving Christ Church invites all households with newly adopted children, to come forward Saturday July 10 and Sunday July 11 at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. to receive special prayers and a blessing. The con‐ gregation will be honored to recognize and witness this new relationship within your house‐ hold.

Please prayerfully consider this invitation. Feel free to contact Hillary West at 364‐0394 ext. 23 or through e‐mail at [email protected] should you have questions.

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Our last day of school ended on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. The campus is quiet….oh, so quiet and will remain so until we start up again in September. Our last week of school included a Silly Bus concert for our preschoolers and our final concert of the year, “All God’s Creatures.” It was the perfect ending to a perfect year.

After taking time to reflect on our 2009‐2010 school year, I’d like to thank several groups of people for their continued support of the preschool. First, I’d like to thank members of the preschool board, Vestry, and the staff of Christ Church Epis‐ copal. Without their assistance, guidance, cooperation, and support we would not be able to successfully operate. The caring and loving environment of Christ Church trickles down to God’s little people and their families that visit each day. Your assistance has a tremendous impact on our children. Results from our parent survey show families are appreciative of this CCE ministry and value what their children are learning while attending preschool in a Christian environment. I’d also like to thank Christ Church families that have chosen CCEP for their child’s pre‐ school. Currently about 33% of our preschool families are church members. Thank you Christ Church Episcopal for providing this valuable ministry to our com‐ munity! I look forward to another exciting year in the fall.

If you are new to Christ Church Episcopal or have decided to send your child to preschool this fall, we still have a few openings for 2010‐11. We currently have a Wait List for our 3 day three year old class; however, if enough students register we will open another class. We still have a few openings remaining in our PreK class. If you have any questions, you can find information on the web at www.christchurchpreschool.com or feel free to contact me at 364‐5905. I will be in the office the months of June and August, but will be out during July. I will con‐ tinue to check phone messages and emails should you need to contact me during July. I’ll be happy to meet and further discuss our preschool program at your con‐ venience.

“Let you light shine,”

Cheri Erk Executive Director

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Jen Rose 10:45 AM David Hasek Hasek David Mike & Peggy Neely Theo & Lisa de Wolff Bill Beattie June 27 Andy Flemer Paul / Hillary Rick Rowland Will Watkins Will Watkins Terry Berry/ Coordinator Shelley Burns, Robert Nicol Kim Nicol William Andrews Gallagher 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Fred Brault Susan Rowland Barry Hayes Steve Foster Foster Steve Manning Susan Susan Glass Tricia Williams Betsy & Pete Barrett Goode Anna Phares Donna & Tom Weed Martin & Anne Atwood

Gray Glass Addison Jones Johnson Libby Bush 10:45 AM Philip Crump Ken Royston Linda Nicholson Adair Roper Holly Borden Mike Nelligan Rick Rowland Rowland Rick Leigh Rodgers Sahana Tharakan James Burton Debbie Bornholdt Dutch Bumbartner Revere & Grayson & Grayson Revere Coordinator

Paul / Hillary June 20 Valerie Walls John Franklin Marilyn Wayland Jeanne Walker/

Greene Ken Royston Gerry Escalara Joe Todd Jim Heck Heck Jim Tyler Jahn Sara Watts Gale Hawes Smith, Bob & Chris Schools Andy Reisinger Mary Beth & Bob Shannon Wheeler Thomas Johnson

Shelhorse Jen Wasik Melinda Hancock Wasik Jen Harry Kelso Michele Damasco Lilly Andrews Andy Hagy Darryl Ernst Lee Muckey Chris Robertson Harry Kelso Kay Holmes Barbara Case Susan Rowland Gerry Escalera Bill Beattie Jeff, Gordon Lee, Trey Jeff, Mike Judy Heppert Hugh Greene Mike Heppert Bonnie & John Catherine Kelso Chris Schools Laura-Jane Owen Michele Damasco Tricia Williams Shawn Dunham Melinda Hancock Jeanne Bowles Susan Darden Lee Muckey Brock Vaughn Steve Barnett Hillary Bob Watts Sheryl Will June 13 Susan Schools Christine Frei Jane West Kammy Hambrick Louanna Heuhsen Holly Borden/Coordinator

Jahn Smith Heslinga Smith Deal Lee, Lin Lee, Trey Lee, Christian Barry Hayes Hayes Barry Robert Nicol Steve Foster John Franklin Jeff & Sharon Patty Lafratta\ Rebecca Guzman TBA Rebecca Guzman Lisa Clarkson Margaret Crews Mason Harper Kim Fergusson Fergusson Kim Laura Lafayette Fred Duckworth Carol Napier Jim & Sara Belfield Will & Henry Watkins

Lee, Mike Tom Tyler Jen Wasik Wasik Jen Gray Glass Gray Glass Gray Glass Gray Glass Jay Theado Theado Jay Adair Roper Kevin Kinter Robert Nicol Flora & Sons Roy Goodman Sue D’Allesandro Laura-Jane Owen Robbi Schleicher Shawn Dunham Hugh Laura-Jane Owens

June 6 Greg Phillips Barry Hayes Paul / Hillary J. Gallagher John Napier Debbie Bunting Paul Kuzemchak Kuzemchak Paul

Anne & Martin Atwood Bolin Slate Oliver Nicholson Holmes Slate Oliver Napier Anderson Escalera Beattie Pete Gallagher/ Coordator Lee, Bill 9:00AM 10:45AM 9:00 AM 10:45 AM 9:00 AM Fred West Doug Eliott Pam Board Barry Hayes Hayes Barry John Dracos Tyler Phillips Eliza Duckworth Emma Garrett James Burton Shajun Chappelle Stephen White Brady Goode Eliza Duckworth Steve Foster Janet Horsley Chris Turner Pam Board Betsy Gallagher Haley Bunting Kimberly Borden Brittany Anderson Kathleen Kelso Alexander Stokes Peter Johnson James Sylvester Peter Andrews Sara Moncure Anna Phares Kristen Lafayette Will Steele Addison Jones Laura Lafayette Kevin Kinter Robbi Schleicher Marc Halbritter Lee Heck Elaine Champion Page Gravely Kevin Kinter Peggy Berkeley Cacky Winfree Ransom Schulz Leigh Rodgers Veronica Will Anne Steele Matt Jahn Chris Robertson Daniel Jagdmann Kate Sederstrom Drew Anderson Lauren Shires Sharon Fairbanks Sharon Fairbanks Michele Damasco Margaret Crews Bob & Barb. Slate Jim Heck Heck Jim Lorraine Gawronski Lorraine Gawronski

Doug Elliott Joe Gallagher Lee Heck Elaine Champion Carol Napier Amy Goodman John Franklin Tricia Williams Tom Nicholson Jonathan Hawes

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JUNE 2010 Chalicers Acolyte Master Bread 1 & 2 Lay Worship Leaders Altar Guild Vestry Person

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Bread Baker (2) Distributor 3 Ushers Tellers

Greeters & Hosts Table Welcome Children’s Chapel Activity Bags A.V. Room Volunteer opportunities

Interested in being active in the Christ Church community? Here are a few ways to get involved:

Sunday Morning Tellers: Volunteers are needed to count the offertory after the 10:45 AM worship ser‐ vice. Tellers are currently scheduled to count about once very six weeks.

Saturday Night Offertory Team: Need for volunteers in teams of two to carry offertory from the wor‐ ship space to the church house immediately following Saturday night worship.

First Aid Coordinator: Need for a volunteer to maintain the various first aid kits which are placed around the church property. This position would include routine review of the first aid kits to ensure that they are properly supplied and ordering supplies as necessary to replenish the kits.

Coordinator for Office Support Ministry: The office staff is looking for someone who would be willing to develop a team to provide support to the office staff during the week. This position would include developing a volunteer job description; scheduling and training volunteer to assist the staff in answer‐ ing the phones, making phone calls and supporting administrative projects.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, contact Kathy at [email protected] ...from the Treasurer An update on church financials: If you would prefer to receive the monthly newsletter via email, please Year to date, we are behind our operating send an email to Josie, income by $53,000. While not alarming, we did want to raise awareness and ask in the church office: for our church family’s assistance to en- [email protected] sure we are able to meet planning com- mitments for 2010 Pledge income is lagging plan by $30,000, and our expenses are also over budget with the largest variance being our call to In this issue Haiti following the earthquake We ask that you please consider the status of your current pledge and financial com- P. 1...from Paul mitment to Christ Church P. 2...from Hillary P. 3...Childrens Ministry news If you are interested in direct deposit, please e- P. 4...Youth Ministry mail Kathy Nunn at the church office Summer Womens Bible Study ([email protected]) P. 5...Missions & Outreach Ministry P. 6...Labels for Education Altar Flower Dedications P. 7...Caritas P. 8...Safe Sanctuary Miistry P. 9...Divorce Support Groups If you wish to dedicate the flowers on the altar, you Adoption Blessing may sign‐up on the bulletin board located in the Worship Space hallway near the restrooms. Dona‐ P.10...Christ Church Pre‐School tion for the flowers is $40. P.11...JUNE Server Schedule

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