Prayers of the People As we pray, please remember the following:

Jen Barnawi, Bellacicco Family, Eileen Byers, Madison Cantrell,

Ken Dandridge, Ann Furmanchik, Bob Good, Richard Gray, Brooks Jenkins, Jan Moore, Warren Mueller, Heather Murphy,

Pat Outlaw, Rick Owens, Kathi Pickhardt, Gary Pruitt, Katie Roberts, John Rush, Roy Seay

Shut-Ins Carlisle Forte, Ann Guerard, Mary Ann Hansen, Emily Hutto,

Laura Johnson, Mary Koob, Frank Mason

Expectant Mothers: Chelsea Allen, Lindsay Beck, Amy Brownewell, Jennifer Rest Olson

A church with one great purpose:

“Go and Make Disciples”

-Matthew 28:19

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WELCOME

A warm welcome to you all as we gather in worship. Our hope is that you will encounter God in the Word, in the Communion, and in the hearts of the people. Please receive this as your weekly newsletter to read now and take home for reference throughout your week. May God bless you this day and always.

JANUARY 18, 2015 THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

NEWCOMERS

To help us get to know you better, we ask that you fill out a Newcomer Card. These cards can be found in the pew racks or in the back of the Church at the Newcomer’s Table. Please contact the Front Office at frontdesk@christch.org or 843.884.9090 if you have any questions or would like more information about membership, programs and activities.

Mission of Love—Six Mile Fire Station

Anna Claire & Meredith Owens pose with a fire truck at the Mission of Love this past Sunday. Members of the congregation shared a meal with the firemen

that helped with 12th Night 2015 and provided snacks to fill their pantry.

We extend our sympathy to Lori & Rob Bellacicco and Family in the death of her father, Ralph Richard (Dick)Wetherell.

Today we are commissioning at the 9 and 11am services 5 new Lay Eucharistic Ministers.

Barbara Beauford Al Fisher

Harriet Fisher Cindi Haviland

Mark Nungesser

This is a ministry set up to provide the Eucharist to shut-ins and sick members

of our church on a regular basis. We want these people to feel spiritually

connected to the rest of the body. We also try to reach out to people in

residential facilities who might not otherwise receive the Eucharist.

Other members of the team are:

Chuck Aydlette Lorna Barker Frank Collins Maryln Cordle Connie Cossetti Mary Erler Kim Flint Sheila Hutto Jimmy Hutto Laura Nagelberg Dane Nesmith Peggy Nesmith Anne Nietert Judy Peckenpaugh Gary Pruitt Jim Ramsay Paula Rivers

Please welcome them aboard.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS Do you have an item or service you would like to donate to the auction at the Oyster Roast? Please contact Lorna Barker at lbarker@christch.org or 884.9090 x222 to donate.

CHRIST CHURCH DAY SCHOOL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Christ Church Day School, our mother’s morning out and preschool program, is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications are available at christchurchdayschoolmtp.org or through the Church/School Offices. The parishioner deadline for priority placement is January 23. The general public deadline is January 30. Tours will be given at 10am on January 20 & 26. No reservations necessary. Please contact Ellen Nietert at 884.9197 or enietert@christch.org with any questions or for more information.

USHERS SOUGHT FOR 9AM SERVICE New ushers are being sought for the contemporary service. Please c o n t a c t M a r k N u n g e s s e r a t 9 0 2 . 5 5 8 9 o r Nungesser.mark@gmail.com if you are interested in serving.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

FAITH @ HOME Sunday Mornings • 10:10-10:50am • Coffee Zone The Faith @ Home class began a new 10 week study last week of the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. The book will help us look at marriage with all of its joys and challenges as God’s gift for our spiritual formation. Everyone is welcome to join for the discussion, and those who studied Thomas’ book Sacred Parenting will find this a welcome follow up. Copies are available for $10 in the class or in the Church Office.

WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Wednesday Mornings • 9:30-11am • Coffee Zone The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study will dive into the Gospel of Mark for their spring study. The Gospel of Mark was the earliest written of the four Gospels. It will be a great study to lead you through Lent into the Easter Season. Please register online at ChristCh.org (Search: Women’s Study) or by calling the church office. Childcare is provided; registration required.

YOUNG ADULT FOLK NIGHT with a special appearance by Parishioner, Billy New’s band The Cordovans Friday, January 23 • 7-10pm • Carnes-Ananias Home 1924 Oak Tree Lane, Mt Pleasant Come join the young adults at Father Joe and Christina’s home for an evening of fellowship, fun, food and drink, live music and

merriment. Come share a couple songs or a poem, or just take it all in. There will be plenty of time to hang out and get to know other young adults. Bring yourself, bring a friend, and bring a snack and beverage of your choice to share. RSVP online (search: “Folk Night”) or by calling the church office at 884.9090. Adults only, please!

CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN Monday, January 26 • 6:30pm • Parish Hall All women are invited to join as they kick off 2015 with fun and fellowship as plans are made and shared about the rest of the year. Please bring a beverage and your favorite appetizer or dessert to share. Questions? Contact women@christch.org.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION Begins January 25 All youth 8th-12th grade that are interested in going through the Confirmation process and learning about faith, life, relationships, the Church, yourself, and Jesus, please contact Darrin Owens at dowens@christch.org or 884.9090 x253 for more information or register online at ChristCh.org by searching “Confirmation.”

BLOOD DRIVE Monday, January 26 • 2-6pm • Parish Hall Give the gift of life at our quarterly blood drive. Our goal is 25 donors this quarter. Sign up for an appointment after services on January 18 or 25 or by contacting susansmithwharton@gmail.com.

PIPE DREAM: AN EVENING WITH CAMERON Friday, January 30 • 6:30pm • Parish Hall We will having another spectacular dinner in the Parish Hall. This meal will include “An Evening With Cameron (Harder Handel),” our local jazz celebrity. The evening includes dinner music while you enjoy a fabulous meal, a small silent auction and dancing. Dinner reservations and advanced payment ($75/person) are required. Tickets are available at ChristChurchMusic.org or by contacting the Church Office.

SCOUT SUNDAY Sunday, February 1 • 11am Christ Church members who are currently scouts or leaders, or have served in the past, are encouraged to dress in uniform and attend this service. We are looking for church member scouts to participate in the service as readers, flag bearers, oblation bearers, usher assistants and greeters. If you are interested in serving, please contact Darrin Owens at dowens@christch.org or 884.9090 x253.

COMMUNITY & DIOCESAN NEWS

2015 CHRISTIAN MEN’S CONFERENCE February 20-22, 2015 • St. Christopher Join with men from all over South Carolina and the country for this annual conference of praise and worship of the Lord. Fellowship, teaching, workshops and more will be available at this amazing beachside conference. Guest speaker is Brad Bird of Marketlife Ministries. Father Ted will be leading a group of men from Christ Church and fathers are encouraged to bring their sons (age 13 and older) with them. More information on pricing and registration can be found at diosc.com by searching “Men’s Ministry.”

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announcements & events

Today, at the 11am service, the following Vestry members are being installed for 2015-2017:

Maria Crowley Frances Pickens Judy Hood Florrie Sloan

The following have been elected Wardens for 2015:

Doug Barker Anne Brownyard Senior Warden Junior Warden

Offering Information Weekly Budgeted Expenses = $24,581 + $1,884 (OGP)

January 11 Offerings $16,941.24 January 11 OGP $2,970

*There are a variety of ways to give to your church. Please see

these options on our website at ChristCh.org > Members > Giving & Finances. Thank you all for your gifts.

Ministry of Annual Giving Campaign Update Pledges Received for 2015: 218 (+11 over 2014) Total Dollar Amount Pledged for 2015: $963,042 (+ $94,682 over 2014) Average Pledge Amount for 2015: $4,417 (+ $222 over 2014)

Rector’s Note: I want to thank everyone who has made a pledge to support the whole life and ministry of Christ Church, and to express a special feeling of gratitude to all who either made a written pledge for the first time or increased their pledge in recognition that a) we can’t plan and resource ministry well without written pledges and b) that the cost of our present ministries is above what we had been giving. While challenges remain (when will we not have challenges in this life?) – including, for example, the approximately $1.45 million dollars of debt not raised by the One Great Purpose campaign – our Pledges for 2015 are evidence of a forward moving, hope filled congregation committed to the Gospel value of the life of this great Parish church in our lives: this is a place that blesses us and others and we want to support it. I praise God and thank you for that! As we now move forward into 2015 and continue with our Parish norm that every household is asked to make a written Pledge, I encourage all those who have not yet done so that you may do so at any time and it will be gratefully received. Finally, to all who support the church with giving either pledged or not pledged: recognizing that our expenses occur throughout the year, the best way to bless your church is to make your offerings throughout the year, too!

TODAY AT CHRIST CHURCH SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 8AM: RITE I: COMMUNION SERVICE* (HISTORIC CHURCH) 9AM: CONTEMPORARY SERVICE* (PARISH HALL) 9:15AM: LEWIS WHITE BIBLE STUDY *(PARLOR) 10:10AM: DISCIPLESHIP FOR ALL AGES* (ALL CAMPUS)

The Rector’s Forum (Parish Hall) Faith @ Home (Coffee Zone) Sunday Sisters (Resource Room) Christ Church Youth (Youth Room) Christ Church Kids (Children’s Building) 11AM: RITE II: COMMUNION SERVICE* (CHURCH) 5PM: YOUTH GROUP* (PARISH HALL/YOUTH ROOMS)

THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH MONDAY, JANUARY 19—OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 7AM: MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST (PARISH HALL) 6PM: PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM MEETING (RESOURCE ROOM) 6PM: THREADS OF PRAYER (PARLOR) 6:30PM: CONTEMPORARY BAND PRACTICE (PARISH HALL)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 9:30AM: WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY* (COFFEE ZONE) 11AM: RITE I COMMUNION SERVICE* (PARISH HALL) 6:30PM: DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY (COFFEE ZONE) 6:30PM: CHOIR PRACTICE (CHURCH)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 7PM: YOUNG ADULT FOLK NIGHT (CARNES ANANIAS HOME)

*DESIGINATES WEEKLY EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ANY OF THESE EVENTS LISTED, PLEASE VISIT THE CALENDAR AT CHRISTCH.ORG.

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announcements & events

CHRIST CHURCH CLERGY The Rev. Ted Duvall, Rector, tduvall@christch.org The Rev. Joe Carnes Ananias, Associate Rector, jananias@christch.org The Rev. Jim Lewis, Sunday Assistant

VESTRY PERSON FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

Frances Pickens fpickens@comcast.net

843.881.4014

We are pleased to announce an increase in the hours and responsibilities that Allie Kodrzycki, who has served as our Assistant Director for Contemporary Music since January 2014, will have in 2015. While still part-time, Allie will now take on responsibility for the Contemporary Service music. Congratulations and thank you, Allie! Thanks also go to Lorna Barker for her leadership in establishing the Contemporary Service’s music, her continued supervision of all aspects of our Music Ministry, and for the creative vision to make this expansion of Allie’s ministry possible.

REGISTER AT WWW.CHRISTCH.ORG

2015 Parish Lenten Program

What is the Gospel & How Do We Share It?

All Christ Church Adults are encouraged to join us for this 5 week program. Their will be one session together led by the clergy but everything else is

small group based. There will be short Bible passages alongside a prepared discussion guide. It starts the first week of Lent on February 16.

Sign up online at ChristCh.org or by filling out the insert!

Chili, hot dogs & drinks + live

entertainment + silent auction

Adults (13 and up):

$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Kids (6-12):

$6

No pets or coolers

Tickets available after services or

in the church office