SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 8-18-19 thru 8-25-19

Tamales Sunday ...................................................... Sun., Aug. 18, 11:30am

RBV Thank You Power Point presentations .................................................

...................................................................... Sun., Aug. 18, 9am & 9:45am

UPCOMING EVENTS CCP Summer Show......................................................... Sat., Aug. 24, 7pm

Gentle Flow Yoga classes ........................................ Thurs., Sept. 5, 9:45am

Knit & Sip Group .................................................... Thurs., Sept. 5, 6:30pm

One Bilingual service with Parish Picnic ....................... Sun., Sept. 8, 11am

Goat Yoga ...................................................................... Sat., Nov. 16, 2pm

TAMALES SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019

On Sunday, August 18, 2019, from 11:30am until

12:30pm, the parishioners from the 1:00pm Hispanic

service will sell box lunches for $10 each. You can eat

your lunch in the Parish Hall or to take with you. The

box lunch includes: 3 tamales, beans, rice, salsa, and

salad. Please RSVP directly to Mimi Guerra at mguerra@ccnorcross.org

by noon on Sunday, August 11, 2019. All proceeds benefit the church’s

general operating account.

CCP SUMMER SHOW: TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Christ Church Players' TENTH

annual summer show, ON THE AIR, is

coming your way! Mark your calendar for

Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 7:00pm

and join the CCPs for a 1940's radio

theatre show. You're the live studio

audience as our host wrangles everything

from overbaked prima donnas, to bluegrass

-belting convicts, to a pair of gossip

mavens from the Beauty Barn.

Soaring 1940's classics and old-time radio plays (complete with sound

effects) will transport you back to the time when radio was king.

Tickets to ON THE AIR are $10 and can be purchased on Sunday

mornings after services or through Beth Holland in the church office.

With just one show, we will sell out, so get your tickets today!!

HOW I BECAME AN EPISCOPALIAN

By: Pamela Russo

I grew up in Atlanta as an active Southern

Baptist, but there were few Southern Baptist

Convention (SBC) churches in New Jersey

where I worked after graduate school -- no

surprise. Then I fell in love with a Catholic!

(Ray). I was not willing to become Catholic,

but my husband only felt comfortable in a

liturgical service, so the Episcopal Church

became our home. I had been pretty

disdainful of the Anglican/Episcopal church,

viewing it as having been formed on a king's

whim. However, there my new hubby felt comfortable. I also viewed

Episcopalians as too wishy-washy on issues. I remember being in an

Episcopal church singing a familiar hymn where the word "sin" (in the

Baptist version) had been replaced with something less accusatory! I

thought, "Oh, brother!"

Now I have come to respect the inclusiveness of the Episcopal church. As

the SBC looked for more reasons to exclude people, the Episcopal church

opened its doors and hearts to whomever had a thirst for God's word. So

while I started out as a Baptist in Episcopal clothing, I am now a true

Episcopalian! I am proud to have raised our children in such a loving,

Christian environment, focused on Christ's directives to "Love the Lord, your

God, with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind" and "Love your

neighbor as yourself.” I believe the Episcopal church does the best job of

promoting and focusing on those pivotal creeds. While other churches focus

on what sets them apart, I believe our denomination focuses on what brings

us together. I couldn't agree more with that approach. If you start from love,

everything else falls into place!

“KNIT AND SIP”

THE BLANKET PROJECT

Do you Knit/Learning to Knit, Crochet, Sew, Quilt, or Tie

Fleece Knots? Please join us. First Get-Together, Thursday,

September 5, 2019, 6:30pm—8:30pm in the Parish Hall.

This will be a gathering of folks who would like to work on

a blanket project for refugee children and adults. The 3 best

words to define the blanket project are CREATIVE.

POSITIVE. COLLECTIVE. Co-leaders are Ceci Duke and Monnie Eu-

banks.

WE APPRECIATE YOU

A Thank You Visit from Rainbow Village

SAVE THE DATE - Sunday August 18, 2019.

The new Chief Executive Director, Melanie Connor,

and several of the staff of Rainbow Village will be

coming to Christ Church to introduce themselves and

say “thanks.” The staff will make a brief PowerPoint

presentation on the current program focus and future

direction and then respond to questions.

There will be two session held in the Parish hall: Session 1, 9:00am–

9:30am and then Session 2, 9:45am–10:15am. Breakfast snacks will be

provide.

The visit is intentionally an opportunity to say “Thank You” and not a

solicitation for donations. Please make your calendar and plan to attend

one of the session to show your continuing support.

GENTLE FLOW YOGA CLASSES—PRICE LOWERED TO $10

THURSDAY MORNINGS IN SEPTEMBER

Interested in relieving stress and improving

health? Join us any or every Thursday in

September at 9:45am in the upper level of the

Youth Center for an hour of Gentle Flow yoga

led by Julie Recalde. Each class is $10. These

slower paced classes focus on building a strong

foundation based on proper breathing

techniques, principles of alignment, and

modifications to meet the needs of everyone. Registration and pre-payment is

not required, but is available at www.sweetsunshineyoga.net/christ-church.

Class begins promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early to set up your mat, turn

off your cell phone, and unwind. Invite your neighbors and friends, too!

ADULT EDUCATION — SUMMER EDITION

Join Terry Myers and others in Room 107 of the

Education Wing for lively discussions on “How God

is Working in Our Lives This Week.” All are

welcome to this open discussion which is framed in

the spiritual foundation of mutual respect and

accountability. Classes will continue through the Summer months until our

Fall Term begins.

GOAT YOGA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019, AT 2PM

Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at

2:00pm in the field behind the playground at

Christ Church for an hour of beginner

friendly yoga with goats. Pre-registration is

required at www.sweetsunshineyoga.net/

product/goatyoga2019. The event cost is $25/

person. This is a fun event open to everyone

ages 7 and up, even if you’ve never done

yoga. The friendly Nigerian Dwarf goats

visiting from Double Durango Farm are playful and sweet. Follow along

during yoga class or just sit and play with a goat. You’re welcome to take

pictures during and after class. In case of inclement weather, the rain dates

are November 17th at 2:00pm & November 30th at 2:00pm. If more than 50

participants register, a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Christ

Church operating fund. For more information, please contact Julie Recalde.

NEWS FROM THE NORCROSS COOPERATIVE MINISTRY (NCM)

On Tuesday, 8/19/19, from 10am—12pm, Express Pro will be interviewing at

the NCM for office administration, warehouse, and construction jobs.

Food Needs: Canned Chicken, Boxed Cereal, 1 pound bag or box of rice, Jel-

ly (plastic jars)

Plastic grocery or reusable bags: Needed to pack groceries given to families.

Donations are needed for the 31st Anniversary Celebration of the NCM Gala

and Silent Auction at Simpsonwood Methodist Church on Thursday, 9/26/19,

at 7pm. If you can help fill a gift basket or make a donation for the silent auc-

tion, please call/text Mary Ann Fair at 678-549-4827 or e-mail

mafair@bellsouth.net. All funds raised will go to the NCM's rental as-

sistance program, which helps families stay in their homes and avoid home-

lessness.

Join the NCM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/norcrosscm/

Subscribe to their email list:

https://www.norcrossco-op.org/classes-or-events/

Thank you for supporting the mission of Norcross Cooperative Ministry.

WEEK 8-7-19 thru 8-11-19 ATTENDANCE & DOLLARS

Wednesday 12:00pm 20

Sunday 8:00am 20

Sunday 10:30am 125

Sunday 1:00pm 96

Total: 261

Total Offering: $8,845.62

HAVE YOU BEEN SENT? Year to Date SENT’s for 2019 # Hours

Adult 6 438.50

Youth 0 -0-

Total 6 438.50

Total SENTS Rec’d 89

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 8-18-19 thru 8-25-19

*N Indicates that childcare is available (enter from the Parish Hall).

Sunday, 8-18-19

8:00am Holy Eucharist ............................................................................ Nave

9:00am RBV PowerPoint presentation, Session 1 ........................ Parish Hall

9:15am Choir Rehearsal .......................................................................... Nave

9:15am Adult Sunday School Class ................................. Rm. 107, Ed. Wing

9:45am RBV PowerPoint presentation, Session 2 ........................ Parish Hall

10:30am Holy Eucharist *N .......................................................................................................... Nave

10:30am Children’s Chapel .................................................. Begins in Church

12:00pm Tamales Sunday Lunch ................................................... Parish Hall

12:00pm Healing Prayer Team ...............................................................Parlor

12:45pm Saying the Rosary ..................................................................... Nave

1:00pm Holy Eucharist *N ...................................................................... Nave

2:30pm Conversations w/Hispanic Clergy .................................... Parish Hall

Monday, 8-19-19 6:30pm Boy Scout Troop #26 .............................. Lower Level, Youth Center

6:30pm Vestry mtg. ........................................................... Rm. 107, Ed. Wing

7:00pm Stephen Minister supv. class ................................ Rm. 107, Ed. Wing

7:00pm CCP dress rehearsal .................................................................... Nave

Tuesday, 8-20-19 5:30pm CCP Rehearsals. ........................................................................... Nave

8:00pm CA Group ....................................................................... Youth Center

Wednesday, 8-21-19

10:00am Bible Study Class ............................................... Rm. 107, Ed. Wing

12:00pm HE & Healing Service ............................................................... Nave

6:30pm Cub Scout Pack #26 mtg. ........................ Lower Level Youth Center

7:00pm CCP Dress Rehearsal .................................................................. Nave

Thursday, 8-22-19

5:00pm Cheerleader Rehearsals .................................................. Youth Center

5:30pm CCP Rehearsals ........................................................................... Nave

Friday, 8-23-19

6:00pm CCP Show technical meeting ...................................................... Nave

7:30pm CA Group ................................................. Lower Level Youth Center

Saturday, 8-24-19

7:00pm CCP show & reception ......................................... Nave & Parish Hall

Sunday, 8-25-19

8:00am Holy Eucharist ............................................................................ Nave

9:15am Choir Rehearsal .......................................................................... Nave

9:15am Christian Education kickoff for all ages ........................... Parish Hall

10:30am Holy Eucharist *N ......................................................................................................... Nave

10:30am Children’s Chapel .................................................. Begins in Church

12:00pm Tamale Cooking Class ..................................................... Parish Hall

12:00pm Healing Prayer Team ............................................................... Parlor

12:45pm Saying the Rosary ..................................................................... Nave

1:00pm Holy Eucharist *N ...................................................................... Nave

2:30pm Conversations w/Hispanic Clergy .................................... Parish Hall

To see all of the major events in the life of the parish,

please visit our website at http://www.ccnorcross.org