Sunday Announcements for July 25, 2010
Today
Anglican 1-0-Fun! –Join the Rev’d Jim Popham for a 30 minute, fast-paced romp through the Bible following the 10.30 service. We’ll do the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) from start-to-finish. And on Sunday, August 29, we’ll cover the New Testament. This is a unique opportunity to hear the whole story from creation through the expansion of the early church and our ultimate hope in God. So come to the chapel and tighten your seatbelts for a high-speed excursion from Genesis to Revelation.
Worship & Spirituality
Meditation at Christ Church – Join us on Wednesday for 45 minutes of quiet and meditation, from 5.30 to 6.15 p.m. in the Choir Room. By popular demand, we will continue to meet over the summer. All are welcome.
Blessing the Animals, and Celebrating the Healing Arts. We want to begin planning now for these two very special services this October. Anyone with a special interest in either of these events (including a Wellness Fair to take place after the Healing Service) is invited to speak to Ansley Tucker (rector@christchurchcalgary.org) or contact the church office at 403.243.4680 x 22.
Education & Friendship
Coming This Fall – Looking for a challenge? Or maybe answers to some questions you’ve been afraid to ask? Or maybe just a look at what the future may hold? Join us for our fall book study: A New Kind of Christianity by Brian McLaren. McLaren is a guru of the emerging church movement. His latest book poses “Ten questions that are transforming the faith.” The book study is scheduled tentatively for six Monday evenings beginning September 13 at 7 – 8.30 p.m. (Please, note, this day and time are subject to change.) Cost is $25 for the book. Limited to 12 participants. For more information, see the Rev’d Jim Popham. To register, contact the church office by August 20. More exciting news about our education program for the fall is coming soon!
Outreach
Food Bank –The Food Bank still needs our support through the summer months. Donations can be made in non-perishable food items or in cash. During Lent we met and exceeded the challenge set for us. Let’s continue the good work.
Youth and Family Ministry
Family Ministry During the Summer Months: Church School and Nursery care will be offered throughout the summer. Youth programs over the summer will include a lunch out for graduates Malcolm and Viktoria (our congratulations and best wishes as they head off to university), a volunteer day at the Mustard Seed, and a junior youth barbeque and games night. Please watch your email for details.
Ilona Bevan will be on holiday from July 18 to August 7. Nicole Dunsdon and David Grantham will continue to provide leadership for our children and youth as usual during these weeks. Lisa Geddes will be leading the youth group for the rest of July. There will be no youth classes on August 1st.
Vacation Bible School --It is not too late to register your child for a fun-filled week at Vacation Bible School. Area churches are joining together at St. Peter's to offer "Baobab Blast" VBS. Crafts, music, games, experiments, snacks and fun abound. Join us we learn to Trust, Love, Follow, Care, and Share among new friends. To have a peek at the program, visit www.thevbsplace.org
Junior and senior high students are invited to a Youth Hike on Wednesday, August 25. We will be departing from St. Laurence Anglican Church at 9.00 a.m. and return 6.00 p.m. Join other Anglican youth and explore the beautiful Kananaskis country. RSVP on the youth facebook page, or email Ilona at familyministry@christchurchcalgary.org
“Manna: an Anglican Youth Gathering” will be held at Christ Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. Youth from around the diocese will be gathering for fun, pizza, worship, and a variety of activities. Our youth will be representing our church at the gathering so we need your help and encouragement to make their attendance possible. Please note this event in your daytimer and let’s see all 12 youth members make it this year!
Facilties
Pardon Our Dust – Repairs and replastering continue as we ready the church for repainting in August. As the old highway signs say, “The inconvenience is temporary. The improvement is permanent.”
Other
The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir will be appearing at Grace Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, August 3, at 7.30 p.m. The concert is being presented for free as a gift to the people of Calgary from the Calgary Welsh Society.
Congratulations Sheila! Not only does she keep a close eye on our finances, our treasurer Sheila Wares also keeps a close eye on the golf ball, winning the Earl Grey Senior Women’s Championship last week.