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Christ the King Episcopal Church's Weekly Word Newsletter forthe week of March 6th, 2016
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FINDING HOPE IN MIDST OF GRIEFFINDING HOPE IN MIDST OF GRIEF
We are now about half way through the season ofLent, and as we continue this sacred journeytogether, I am becoming even more convinced thatas a nation, community, and church family, we needto find healthy ways to access, acknowledge andexpress our grief, as we seek to be made wholeagain through Christ who strengthens us. One way we have done this is through our Sunday Adult Forum: The Psalmist’sCry: Embracing Scripts for Lament. We have two more sessions, and I invite you tojoin us this Sunday for session #4 (9:15 am in Sandefur Hall). Another way that we will our journey towards wholeness will be through a seminarcalled Finding Hope in the Midst of Grief: A Seminar on Grief and Loss. Finding Hope in the Midst of Grief: A Seminar on Grief and Loss. Itwill be held at Christ the King on Wednesday, March 16Wednesday, March 16:
4:30-5:15: Holy Eucharist & Healing Service5:15-6:00: Dinner (Sandefur Hall)
6:00-8:00: Seminar (Sandefur Hall) Parishioner Peggy Koblenzer will be our presenter/facilitator. Peggy and herhusband Dale are proverbial “snowbirds” from Akron, Ohio, where they have beenmembers at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for several years. Peggy and Dale aretransitioning to full-time residency here in Santa Rosa Beach, and Peggy alreadyserves on the St. Theresa’s Flower Guild, and to my delight, when I announced thatour Adult Forum this Lent was going to be on the psalms of lament, shevolunteered to help with anything grief/loss related, since that is what she doesfor a living! Peggy, MSSA, ACSW received her B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1977, andher M.S.S.A. from Case Western Reserve University in 1980. She became a CertifiedGrief Counselor in 1994, and a Certified Grief Therapist in 1997 through theAssociation for Death Education Counseling. In Peggy’s own words: “For over 25 years, I have had the honor and privilege towalk the journey of grief with many people. Usually, there are many mixedemotions that accompany the journey of grief. Often, I have been asked, "Howlong does this take," or "will I ever feel better?" Working through your grief takestime. You may wonder why some people seem to be doing so well after the loss ofa loved one yet, your struggle continues. Remember, you don't have to walk alone.As you begin this journey filled with many twists and turns, it is important thatyou have a pathway to healing. During the seminar, there will be time for questions, answers and discussion. Butfirst it is important to: * understand the grief process and how it relates to your loss; * understand that there are different ways to grieve; * explore the many ways to help yourself through this journey.
You don't have to feel sad for ever, there is a way forward by establishing a newnormal. Renewal and rebirth are possible. Come and find out that hope is behindthe door waiting for you to open it.” I am deeply grateful that Peggy has offered to be a part of this sacred journey withus, and I hope that you join us on March 16. If you plan on attending the seminar, please contact Ann in the churchIf you plan on attending the seminar, please contact Ann in the churchoffice: [email protected] or (850) 267-3332.office: [email protected] or (850) 267-3332.
See you Sunday!Richard+
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OUR CHURCH IN THE NEWSOUR CHURCH IN THE NEWS
Check out our church's school TheTree House Episcopal MontessoriSchool in this past week's The WaltonSun! The article features the recentcollaboration between five local artistsand our students. The artists helpedour school create some prettyamazing art (what an understatement.The pieces are absolutelystunning!). The silent and live auctionis going to be one of the best with aSt. Maarten Luxury Vacation Home,Ritz-Carlon Amelia Island stay, BigDaddy Beach Cruiser, local artistspieces, countless restaurant gift cards,gift baskets from all your favorite localplaces and more! We hope you canjoin us for the 5th Annual Artful NightUnder the Stars party & gala thisSaturday night at Grayton BeerCompany. Learn more andpurchase tickets by visitinghttp://artfulnight.com.
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY UPDATESCHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY UPDATES
March 15th in the Parish Hall at 8:30 we will be stuffing Easter Eggs forEaster Sunday. Please plan on helping out! Heather Cowen will have candyand eggs there. The children will be singing a song on Easter Sunday. Practice will be during
Sunday School hours on March 13th and 20th.
DAILY LENTEN MEDITATIONSDAILY LENTEN MEDITATIONS
During Lent, as we work toward anintentional spiritual focus in our lives, wehave the renewed opportunity to encounterChrist in everyone, loving our neighbors asourselves. This Lenten season, our parish –along with others around the world – will behighlighting Episcopal Relief & Development(ERD). ERD works with Church partners andother local organizations to save lives andtransform communities worldwide. Theyrebuild after disasters and empower peopleto create lasting solutions that fight poverty,hunger and disease. Working in close to 40countries, ERD impacts the lives ofapproximately 3 million people around theworld.
ERD has produced the Lenten meditation series, with daily entries written byprogram staff, volunteers, and others about their experiences. We have themavailable in book form, so please take one from the Narthex or church office. Or,you can sign up online to receive the daily entry via email. Click here to sign up.
We will also be introducing ERD to the children during Sunday School & Children’sChapel, as well as our students at The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School byteaching them about the Gifts for Life goat program. Goats are hardy, reproducequickly, and can be used in a variety of ways. Each goat costs $80. We will provideeach child with a Hope Chest – a small paper piggie bank – that they can takehome. At the end of Lent, we hope to have raised enough money to buy 5 goatsfor communities in need. Adults are welcome to participate as well – a littlehealthy competition never hurts in the name of a good cause. Our hope is that ourparish can learn more about the work of ERD during this Lenten season!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OUR SCHOOL?WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OUR SCHOOL?
This week the Lower
Elementary students took a
very special field trip with
the school librarian Ms.
Emily to learn about the
Coastal Branch Library and
a local bookstore Sundog
Books. They even had lunch
at Modica Market and
played on the Seaside
playground! What a
wonderful hands-on-
learning experience for
our students. View these
photos online by clicking
here.
Click on the images below to learn more about each upcoming event.
REMINDER: On the first Sunday of every
month, our church collects donations for
Caring & Sharing of South Walton. This
Sunday please bring a bag or two of non-
perishable food items to share with
others in need. We will place in our our
little red wagon for the children to bring
into church during service.
Join us for Christ the King Episcopal Church's Tea for the Residents of GrandBoulevard Health & Rehabilitation Center! Mark your calendars for March 7 for thenext outreach opportunity. These are held 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and only require youto bring goodies to eat, a big smile and converse with residents. Children andgrandchildren are welcome to participate in this outreach opportunity. RSVP hereif you plan to attend. If you can only swing by for a few minutes, that is just greattoo!
CALENDARCALENDARClick here to view complete online calendar
MondaysMondays
9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Yoga Class, Sandefur Hall
11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. Women's Monday Morning Study Group, Hughes Library
2:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Children's Karate Class, Sandefur Hall
TuesdaysTuesdays
1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. Friends of the School Library Weekly Meeting, Hughes Library
1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. Caring and Sharing Board Meeting (4th Tuesdays/month), Vestry Room
5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Vestry Meeting (2nd Tuesdays/month), Vestry Room
6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Vestry Room
WednesdaysWednesdays
8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. The Tree House Student Chapel Service, Sanctuary
8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. The Tree House Story time, Hughes Library
1:30 p.m.1:30 p.m. Yoga with Winky, Free to all, Sandefur Hall
3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Women’s Prayer Group (2nd Wed./month), Hughes Library
4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Service of Healing & Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary
ThursdaysThursdays
8:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Friends of the School Library Weekly Meeting, Hughes Library
9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Yoga Class, Sandefur Hall
2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Children's Ballet Class, Sandefur Hall
3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. The Tree House Board of Trustees Meeting (2nd Thursdays/month), Vestry Room
6 p.m. 6 p.m. Theology on Tap (3rd Thursday/month), Grayton Beer Company
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Emerald Coast Meditation Society (1st & 3rd Thursdays/month), Sandefur Hall
FridaysFridays
8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study, Sandefur Hall
SundaysSundays
8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship in the Sandefur Hall
9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Adult & Youth Christian Education
10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Children’s Church followed by Coffee & Fellowship in the Sandefur Hall
ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS
Mailing something to CtKMailing something to CtK and wondering which mailing address you shoulduse? Please use: Christ the King Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1677, Santa RosaBeach, FL 32459
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Serving Needs for this Sunday: Serving Needs for this Sunday: Contact Geoffrey Butlerat [email protected] Want to include information in the Weekly Newsletter? Want to include information in the Weekly Newsletter? Deadline forsubmission is every Thursday at 9am. Please email information [email protected]. Note: all submission must be approved by the Rector. Say Cheese! Say Cheese! Send in your photos of parish life to [email protected] sowe can share in this eNewsletter and on our Facebook page!
PRAYER LISTPRAYER LISTParishionersParishioners
Christy and Mason AkresDanny MargaglianoMaureen Johnson
Kay Bonn
Barbara Dorand
Rodney Dorand
Our Friends & FamilyOur Friends & FamilyJim Richardson
Mike Grogan
Reid Wallace
Owen Baylis
Peggy Bradley
Maxine Bradley
Hannah Shovea
Gwen LoomisLinda Shovea
In MemoriumIn MemoriumLois DowdleDan Probert
Jerry Karcher
Caroline Bright
Marian Ott Conner
Frank Cooper
Ryan Aucoin and family
The office updates our prayer list regularly. Unless notified, names remain on the prayer list for one
month. As always, if you have someone you would like us to include in our prayers, please call the Church
office 850-267-3332 or email [email protected]. Remember to pick up a copy of the prayer list in
the church narthex.
STAFF DIRECTORYSTAFF DIRECTORY
The Rev. Richard Gillespie Proctor, Rector
(850) 267-3332
Ann Crow, Parish Administrator
(850) 267-3332
Heather Cowen, Director of Children & Families Ministries
Dr. David Ott, Director of Music Ministries
Maureen Paine, Founding Director of The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School
(850) 622-9771
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