October Christ Church. Sept. 17, 2016 Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful in much

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1 October 2016 Christ Church : E Page October 2016 Volume 39, Issue 10 This Month s Calendar Highlights Saturday, Oct. 1 10am Enneagram Workshop (p.2) Rector s Reflections: Whoever is faithful in a very little Sept. 17, 2016 Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful in much Sunday, Oct. 2 Stewardship Kickoff Sunday 9:15 Pilgrimage Presentation (p.12) 5pm Jazz/Folk Service; (p.8) Wednesday, Oct pm Children bake Dog Biscuits for Pet Blessing (p.9) Saturday, Oct. 8 9am Field trip to the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta (p.4) Sunday, Oct. 9 5pm Celtic Service with Pet Blessing (p.8) Sunday, Oct. 16 1pm 16th anniversary of our Hispanic services (p. 3) Wednesday, Oct. 12 7pm Men s Group Trivia Night (p.10) Thursday, Oct. 13 6:30pm Ladies Night Out (p.11) Saturday, Oct. 15 5:30-10:30pm Rainbow Village Benefit Gala (p.26) (Continued on Page 4) When once asked if his church was successful, a minister replied, We seek to be faithful, not successful. On my good days, this statement is my guiding principle. Living the Gospel is hard work. It means taking the great risk of speaking truth to worldly power, and acting on behalf of those whose voices are seldom heard. The requirements of the Gospel seldom appear as worldly success. Their standard of measurement is marked by intangibles such as love and trust. Last week, I disentangled myself from administrative tasks and drove to Nicholas House, a ministry providing transitional housing in Metro Atlanta. Located across from Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta, Nicholas House offers respite for weary families who would otherwise find themselves on the streets or in crowded homeless shelters. Many of you already know that Daphne Gary cooks and serves dinner for these families every Monday evening; what you may not know is that she has been doing this for twenty years. And, I didn t know that she and her friends (one of whom was her recently-deceased sister, Beverly Marie Morris), identify them- Photo: Courtesy of Nicholas House Sisters of Service : The Rev. Ceci Duke joined parishioners Daphne, Belva, and friend Simone to prepare & serve dinner at Nicholas house on Sept. 12, 2016 selves as S.O.S. that is, Sisters of Service! It was my great privilege to be a Sister of Service last Monday evening. When I arrived in the Nicholas House kitchen, I found Daphne, Belva Porter, and Simone Kelly making preparations in the kitchen. Together the four of us buttered bread, poured drinks, and spooned onto dishes a lovely homemade stir-fry and rice prepared in advance by Daphne. The weary families trickled into the dining area and found their places at tables prepared for them. I couldn t help but notice the mothers, whose faces reflected discouragement and exhaustion, with their lively and anxious children, who ranged in age from toddlers to teens. (Continued on Page 4)

2 Page 2 Stewardship TNT Time and Talent is a monthly publication of Christ Church Episcopal 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Norcross, GA The Rev. Ceci Duke Rector The Rev. Jody Greenwood Associate Rector for Youth & Outreach The Rev. Napoleón Brito Associate Rector for Hispanic Ministry Monnie Hammett Director of Young Children s Ministry Judy Moore, Editor newsletter@ccnorcross.org Deadline for submissions is the 10th of each month for the following month s issue This monthly feature highlights those who give generously in so many ways to make this church function on myriad levels. To nominate someone for this column, newsletter@ccnorcross.org. Photo: Tracey Rice Kristie Bernard I was born in Santa Maria, Calif. in My parents are both from the South and my dad convinced my mom to move to California for two years to complete his residency as a Family Practitioner. They ended up staying in California for 11 years, until my mom could persuade my dad to return home. We moved to Albany, Ga. in I grew up swimming competitively and swam for Florida State University on a scholarship. I moved to Atlanta upon graduation in 1999 and began working as a Social Worker in long-term care. I was raised Baptist and attended Northpoint Community Church in Buckhead. Although I enjoyed Northpoint, in order to really meet people, you needed to be in a small group. God had a plan for me because a friend from my small group eventually introduced me to my now-husband, Keith, five years later! Keith is Catholic and we began attending St. Monica s Catholic Church in Duluth together. We were married at the chapel in Callaway Gardens in 2006 and, in 2007, had a blessing at Keith s home church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cornwall, Pa. We continued to attend St. Monica s with the understanding that once we had children, we would plant roots in a church with a theology we could both agree upon! We began church shopping in fall 2010 with our two boys, Thomas and Cameron, who were ages two and six months at the time. I think our first visit to Christ Church was the 8am service on New Year s Day! As you can imagine, it wasn t too crowded, but we felt so welcomed by Christine and Channing Haskell, and Ange Justice. The boys were immediately loved and accepted into this wonderful faith community. Ceci and David Duke patiently answered our questions; and, for the first time in a church, I felt part of a church community and not just a bystander. I began attending Spiritual Direction for Young Mothers on Monday mornings with a group of very special women, sharing our struggles as mothers, spouses, and women. Ceci arranged a babysitter for our children (sometimes, even Parish Administrator Beth Holland!), and (Continued on Page 18)

3 October 2016 Page 3 16 ANIVERSARIO DE NUESTRA CONGREGACIÓN CELEBRACION! 16to ANIVERSARIO DE NUESTRA CONGREGACIÓN DOMINGO 16 DE OCTUBRE HABRA COMIDA, BEBIDA, MÚSICA Y BUENA COMPAÑÍA DESPUÉS DE LA MISA NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS QUE PUEDAN TRAER ENSALADA, ARROZ, PASTELES, REFRESCOS, ETC. INVITAMOS A TODOS Para obtener más información de contacto Mellie Fitten Join us for the celebration of the 16th anniversary of our Hispanic services, on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the 1pm service. There will be food, drink, and good music after Mass. Volunteers are needed who may bring salad, rice, pastry, refreshments, etc. All are invited!

4 Page 4 Enneagram Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 1 The first of our special Saturdaymorning workshops will be on Enneagrams*, on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in the Youth Center, from 10am-2pm. The cost is $10, which covers the speaker s fee and lunch. NOTE: As of the date of publication, the registration deadline was set for Sept. 28; however, you may check with Beth Holland for remaining availability after that date. office@ccnorcross.org or call Beth at , x222. This Month s Calendar Highlights (Continued from Page 1) Sunday, Oct. 16 5pm Sung Evensong Service (p.8) Saturday, Oct. 22 All Day Pilgrimage to Sites of Martyrdom (p.4) Sunday, Oct pm Brown Bag Picnic (p.5) 4pm Men s Group Fall Oyster Roast (p.11) 5pm Contemporary Service (p.8) Thursday, Oct. 27 7pm Reclaiming Hope: Reconciliation and Relationship, with Eucharist (p.4) Saturday, Oct. 29 9am Episcopal Inquirers Class, 1 of 3 (p.21) 10am Registration, 11am Zombie Walk for Haiti School (p.28) 12pm Lunch with the Varsity Food Truck (p.28) Sunday, Oct :30am Blessing of the Costumes (p.21) 5pm Contemplative Service (p.8) Reclaiming Hope Restoring Community This summer and fall we are journeying through Luke s gospel in Sunday worship and in Adult Formation. A central theme of this gospel is opening up boundaries and restoring community. In America today, we are faced with similar challenges of fractured community. In response, we want to lay a foundation for RECLAIMING HOPE of restored community by embracing a conversation about race. This series, begun in September, and concluding this month, provides opportunities for learning and discussion, with co-leaders The Rev. Jody Greenwood, and Terry and Steve Franzén. We hope you will add your voice to the conversation. Saturday, Oct. 8 (9am-3pm) Field trip to the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta Saturday, Oct. 22 (all-day) Pilgrimage to Sites of Martyrdom (diocesan field trip to Macon) Thursday, Oct. 27 (7-8:30 pm) Reclaiming Hope: Reconciliation and Relationship ; close with Eucharist (Parish Hall) For further information, contact The Rev. Jody Greenwood at jgreenwood@ccnorcross.org, or , x227. Rector s Reflections: Whoever is faithful in a very little (Continued from Page 1) There is nothing quite like a hot, delicious meal at the end of a long day! It is a simple gift really, but one that conveys so much of what Jesus would have us say, in actions rather than words. The well-prepared meal says, I m with you in your weary search; I m here to support you; I want to be in fellowship with you. This is the Gospel message. It is a little thing that is actually a big thing. Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful in much! Ceci +

5 October 2016 Page 5 Thanks Be for Each of You! On behalf of Christ Church Episcopal, the children of this parish, and myself, we want to thank each and every one of you who contributed to the successful Start-Up for Christian Education for children ages birth thru 4th Grade. Believe me when I say, without your generosity, time, and talent, we would not have had such an incredible launch to our new year! Closet Clean-Out Day brought more than three times the number of volunteers we expected! We were able to accomplish a great deal in three hours with so many hands and muscles hard at work. Then came the Nursery Deep-Clean, Clean Out, and Gift Shower. What a difference you have made in this space! New toys, supplies, and furniture for our youngest ones were generously donated by so many. The Sewing Guild contributed by hanging new window coverings, recovering chairs, and recovering a table. I wish all of you could see the children s eyes when new toys are Brown Bag Picnic! Celebrate the cooler weather, and enjoy the companionship of your fellow parishioners, with a picnic following the 10:30 service on Sunday, Oct. 23.(The rain date is Nov. 6.) The ball fields are great for a round of soccer, and the playground is always a hit. And we have the discovered: they remind me of Christmas morning! The children are so thankful, as are our great Caregivers. Last week, one of the Caregivers said to me that it seems as if the whole room is brighter and filled with light. The gift of time by our Catechesis Atrium teachers is significant and we are fortunate to have these volunteers committed to being with our children week to week. Each week they prepare and present to our children, upholding what we believe is a vital ministry of our church. Chapel volunteers are present as well, and each bring their unique gifts to this sacred, creative, and play time with the children. Thanks to each of you, our parishioners and volunteers, we are creating a stronger Children s Program at Christ Church. Please encourage your children to bring their friends. All are welcome! Monnie Hammett Director of Children s Ministry freshly-repaired picnic tables outside to use, thanks to the Men s Group [see the story and photos on Page 10]. Please provide your own meal the fridge, microwave, and stove in the Parish Hall kitchen are all available for use. Kristie Bernard Phot: Monnie Hammett Brother and sister enjoying the newly refurbished nursery on Sunday. Thanks to our parishioners for their hard work and generosity! LITTLE ONES MINISTRY NURSERY CARE HELPERS ON SUNDAY MORNING If you are a teen, 14 years or older, and like babysitting and helping with young children, please be part of our Little Ones Ministry. Please let The Rev. Jody Greenwood (jgreenwood@ccnorcross.org) or Children s Ministry Director Monnie Hammett (children@ ccnorcross.org) know if you are interested, and you will be added to the schedule to help our Nursery Care Providers and/or in Children s Chapel, on Sunday mornings. Thanks!!

6 Page 6 Photo: Tracey Rice Praying for God to Fix Things Last month I was diagnosed with leukemia. It was not something I expected. I went home from the doctor s office a little stunned, and prayed for God to heal me. My first line of defense is always to pray. I prayed wanting God to cure me completely and as soon as possible. After all, God had provided me with a sudden, miraculous healing one other time in my life. But instead of healing, God opened my eyes to some things I needed to do differently. He nudged me to take better care of my body. I talked to a nutritionist who advised me to eat more nutrient dense food and give up sugar and alcohol. Ouch! I didn t want to change the way I was eating; sugar and alcohol are my two favorite food groups! But after eating more nutritious food without sugar for a couple weeks, my body feels so much better! I m stronger and less fatigued healthier. I m hopeful I will be able to avoid medical treatment for leukemia perhaps indefinitely. Did I experience healing? What do you think? I prayed for God to do something for me, but His answer was leading me to do something for myself. God doesn t seem to want to do things for us when we re the ones who need to take action. Why do some folks experience miraculous healing while others do not? What about those times when we keep praying harder because God doesn t appear to be doing anything? What about those folks we pray for who get worse and ultimately die? I wish I had the answers to these questions, but I don t know why God works the way He does. I do know God loves all of us equally. His Will for us is perfect health of body, mind, and spirit. He s always available to us and He hears every prayer. Something always happens when we pray, but God s response is not always what we want or expect. Thank you for all of your prayers and support during this past month. I believe prayer is the most powerful thing we can do for each other. Want to learn more about healing prayer? We have a chapter of OSL (Order of St. Luke) called Healing Hands, meeting at Christ Church the second Tuesday of the month. Everyone is invited to attend. Our healing prayer team is available to pray for you: In the Parlor during Holy Communion, and after announcements, at the 10:30 service In the Parlor from 9-10am on the 2nd Sunday of the month At our meetings in Room 107 of the Education Wing on the second Tuesday of the month Other times and places by request Contact me if you d like to learn more about healing prayer, or if you want us to pray for you. Sharon Pitman s_pitman@charter.net

7 October 2016 Page 7 Stewardship: Branches of the Vine Bear Fruit I am jumping in the deep end of the pool by mentioning wait for it MONEY. We enter the season of prayerful consideration about how much of our treasures we will commit to Christ Church in In the Year-Round Stewardship calendar, we dedicate the fourth quarter to Stewardship of Environment and Resources. This is the bucket that holds a goodly portion of the budget. It includes Buildings and Grounds, Staff, and even the Worship environment we create. The financial commitment we make to our parish compares to the investment that makes the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Gibbs Gardens, and other soul-stirring places possible. In the theme, WE ARE THE BRANCHES, based on John 15:5, we refer to both our individual and collective fruitfulness in this world when we live in connection with the True Vine. In addition to Treasure, our Time and Talent enrich the quality of the harvest. The key to fruitfulness is not effort; though effort will be necessary. The key to fruitfulness is not circumstance; though how we handle our circumstances is important. The key to fruitfulness is not our personal strength, charisma, or wisdom; though each of these will be given to us to help make us more fruitful. The key to fruitfulness is for us to have our lives joined to the one, true, healthy vine Jesus. As our lives are joined to his, as we abide in him and he in us, then fruitfulness happens naturally. As branches, we derive our health and productivity from the Vine. Want to live productively for God? Then let your life be joined to Jesus! Invite him in to abide in you as you draw close to abide in him. Excerpt from: What Jesus Did! The Secret of Fruitfulness ( Let s take a field trip from John over to Galatians: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5: 22,23) In the month of October, your Stewardship Commission will be asking you to reflect on the fruit you intend to bear. If it s LOVE, to whom will you show more love? If it is JOY, in what situations will you be more joyful? If it s PEACE, what part will you play in creating a peaceful world? You get the picture. To paraphrase Walt Kelly s comicstrip character, Pogo (most of you probably don t know who that is, just humor me): We have found the fruit bearer, and he is US. Betsy Pickren, Chair, Stewardship Commission Photo: Nina P. Kozlova

8 Page 8 5pm Sunday Services Different Each Week of the Month Christ Church has weekly 5pm Sunday alternative worship services. Each week of the month offers a different musical genre, and diverse ways to express our praise and prayers to God. Please join us, and invite others, to gather together as we share our story and the sacred meal. Childcare will be provided beginning at 4:45pm.* Weekly offerings feature: 1st Sunday of the Month: Jazz/Folk (Oct. 2) 2nd Sunday of the Month: Celtic Tradition Combined with Blessing of the Animals this month see below (Oct. 9) 3rd Sunday of the Month: Choral Evensong no Eucharist (Oct. 16) * Childcare begins at 3:45pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month Design: Jane Scott 4th Sunday of the Month: Contemporary (Oct. 23) 5th Sunday of the Month: Contemplative sung Compline, no Eucharist (Oct. 30) Blessing of the Animals Expanded!!!! 2015 Photo: Bruce Halliburton Bring your furry, fuzzy, or reptilian friends to our annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 9, for the Celtic Service at 5pm. Service to be held outdoors, weather permitting. We will celebrate our pets with heart-warming activities, and soulful prayers and blessings that include: Our Celtic Service and Pet Blessing Family Pictures with pets just in time for Christmas Cards! Homemade* healthy dog biscuits for sale (proceeds go to Canine Companions) A speaker from Canine Companions, along with a canine assistant, to teach us about their work For further information about Canine Companions, visit their website at We look forward to seeing you and your friends there!!! Ceci + * NOTE: We will gather to make these dog biscuits on Wednesday, Oct. 5 [see details on Page 9].

9 October 2016 Page 9 Writings from My Mother s Journals My mother, Clara Davis Adams Ray, lived in Moultrie, Ga., where I grew up. For many years she had a meeting/conversation with the Lord every morning. She wrote down her thoughts in small spiral notebooks. We did not know about her practice until after her death, in May 1981, when the many, many notebooks were discovered. She wrote this in Craig Ray [Jr.] From Trouble to Triumph Have you ever suffered what John called the turmoil of the soul? It can be caused in many ways and can sometimes come for no apparent reason. Normally, though, it comes from pain, sorrow, fear or from having to make difficult decisions. Jesus, like us, suffered such turmoil. He triumphed and God's name was glorified. We learn from the life of Jesus that through our turmoil, God can bring triumph. Lord, I thank you that your help is always present and sufficient. ~~~ Use my own periods of turmoil to make me more sensitive to the needs of others. Give me the courage to face the battles of life and to trust you always. Thank you, God. Dr. Eckels (visiting minister) brought us a great message at lunch yesterday. May our hearts be open to receive the "Word" today. Thank You for this series of meetings. May our community gain by them. Thank you, God, for the Christian fellowship. May Craig (Sr.) and I make this a good day. May we watch our tongues, and say the things that would help someone, not hurt them. Praise the Lord for this new day. Oct. 2nd Children to Make Dog Biscuits for Pet Blessing Who: What: When: Children, age 4 and up. (Children up to age 3 are invited to join us with parent in tow!) Chimers and Choristers are welcome to come join us after practice! Help bake homemade dog biscuits in preparation for the Pet Blessing on Oct. 9 [see details on Page 8]! Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6-8pm Where: Christ Church Kitchen and Parish Hall Parent and youth volunteers are needed (service hours will be given for youth). Please contact me at children@ccnorcross.org, or , ext For baking dog biscuits, please RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 2 to Beth Holland at the church office: office@ccnorcross.org, or , ext Hope to see you there! Monnie Hammett Director of Children s Ministry

10 Page 10 Guys Night Out: Trivia Night at Tavern at Medlock The Men s Group Trivia Night for this month will be on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 7-9:30pm, at the Tavern at Medlock, located at 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd., Norcross. We have a BLAST. Come join the fun, and eat dinner with us. Feel free to bring a friend. RSVP to Ben Pitman at benpitman99@gmail.com (note new ) or Men at Work! On Saturday, Aug. 20, the Men s Group got together to restore the church s aging picnic tables, prior to the church-wide Parish Picnic on Sept. 18 [see the related story in next month s issue of ]. There were 14 guys in total who worked on the project during the 6.5 hours we were there. Seven tables received new tabletops and benches of pressure-treated 2x6 Photos: Ben Pitman lumber, held together with bolts, not screws. Thanks to all the guys, and especially Ed Fair for planning the repairs, and Bo O'Kelley for ordering the lumber! We had burgers, beans, mac salad, and beer for lunch cooked out there after we worked. Ben Pitman

11 October 2016 Page 11 Christ Church Men's Group Fall Oyster Roast Sunday, October 23 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Rick Waxweiler's House on Berkeley Lake 234 Lakeshore Drive Berkeley Lake, GA Our Men's Group Fall Get-Together will be an outdoor fire pit oyster roast (with hot dogs for nonoyster lovers). Bring your fishing pole if you want to try your luck at some bream, bass or catfish. Please bring whatever beer you wish to drink. Soft drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Recommended attire: Dress for a mess! There will be a $10 charge to offset the cost of oysters. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 20, so we order enough food. Rick Waxweiler campwax@gmail.com Kool Runnings for Next Ladies Night Out Photo: Courtesy of Greta Loeber Ladies Night Out in September 2016, at Ba Bellies in Norcross. The Christ Church Women s Group invites you to come join old friends and make new ones at our monthly Ladies Night Out! This month, join us on Thursday night, Oct. 13 at 6:30pm at Kool Runnings Jamaican Restaurant, 5450 Peachtree Pkwy., Norcross (in Peachtree Pkwy. Plaza, behind Arby s). Daphne Gary s friends, Tony and Marcia Reid, are the owners. You ve tasted their food at the baptismal reception Daphne hosted at church, following the baptism of her grandson, Walker, in June Daphne says, I know you will enjoy the food. My friends will take great care of you. For more information about the restaurant, visit their website at koolrunningsrestaurant.com. Please RSVP to Judy Moore at jjmpiano@gmail.com or , so that the restaurant will be prepared for us. But, COME, even if you forget to respond. We can always make room for another one, two, three. We go to a different restaurant each month. So, come with us to somewhere you ve loved before, or have always wanted to try. And be sure to suggest one of your favorites! Judy Moore

12 Page 12 Pilgrim Reflections 2016 From the time of the early Church until today, Christians have made pilgrimages to holy lands as part of their discipline and life of faith. Individuals confront the struggles of travel in unknown territory, as well as all the demands of living as a pilgrim community during their journey. In this time there is the possibility of tremendous joy, laughter, and growth and the chance to meet God in new and personal ways. Pilgrimage has become a pivotal experience when our young Pilgrims travel to a distant land in search of God and their own destinies. It is a time set aside for our youth to journey in the footsteps of the faithful Christians who have gone before, and connect more fully with our tradition, our history, and God. By removing predictable daily routines, relationships, and obligations, they are free to look more deeply and deliberately at their understanding of and relationship with God. In July of 2016 our pilgrims encountered the land of céad míle fáilte the land of a thousand welcomes in the southern part of Ireland. They lived together in a 400-year-old converted farm house overlooking the River Barrow; explored the monastic site of Glendalough, established by St. Kevin in the 6th century; and visited the tiny community with the big name: Graiguenamanagh. A five-mile hike in silence along the Barrow River provided time to reflect on Christianity s arrival to Ireland through St. Patrick. They explored the beaches along the Irish Sea, and experienced a meditative labyrinth walk. The pilgrimage culminated with a private Eucharist at Christ Church, an Anglican Cathedral whose building dates back to c We thank you for being a part of our Christ Church young people s journey to adulthood and new frontiers of their spiritual maturity. ccnorcross.org//j2a-pilgrimage/ The Pilgrimage Presentation Join us for our Pilgrimage Presentation (and a Taste o Ireland) on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9:15am, during the Christian Education hour, in the Parish Hall. Please see Pages for this year s Pilgrims actual responses to the questions: What made our Pilgrimage special for you? and What surprised you about the Pilgrimage to Ireland? (Continued on Page 13)

13 October 2016 Page 13 Pilgrim Reflections 2016 (Continued from Page 12) Photos: Courtesy of Jody Greenwood (Continued on Page 14)

14 Page 14 Pilgrim Reflections 2016 (Continued from Page 13) What made our Pilgrimage special for you? Everything about the Pilgrimage to Ireland made me happy. The food, the people, and the environment were beyond incredible. I have never experienced such joy in my whole life. I became closer with people I have known for 10+ years. This was an unforgettable experience. I became very close friends with everyone in the group. Also, the hiking we did through the beautiful scenery helped me to look at the world God has created in a different perspective. The time we spent laughing and having fun was definitely the best part. I got to know my friends and leaders better in such a gorgeous place. The scenery was so beautiful, and it was an amazing place to get closer to God. Not only that, but the people there are so kind. I got to experience a closeness to God that exists in Ireland with my friends. Getting to know everyone better and making international friends made our Pilgrimage special for me. I became closer with people who I wasn't as close with before and even closer with good friends I've known for years. It was also really cool to meet people in Ireland and have relationships with them. John, our host and tour guide, became kind of like an uncle to me and I missed him the second we left. We also met a girl named Charlotte from France who hung out with us the last few days of the trip, and who we all now follow on social media to stay in touch. I really enjoyed how I was able to get to know everyone much better and make new friendships. The time we spent outside. The people who carefully crafted our experience in Ireland made my pilgrimage special. John was the most thoughtful person I've ever met. Accommodating our diets, being responsive to our fatigue, motivating us on hikes, sharing in our Episcopalian services despite his heavy eyelids. We all enjoyed him for the free spirit he was. Jody [Greenwood]'s efforts to keep the peace between us were genuine. She planned our entire trip and her efforts were clearly shown. She wasn't a priest on our voyage, she was our loving guardian (quite literally). Kathy and Steve [Smith] as well as Pam and Ray [Russo] were our best friends. They herded us little lambs in order when we needed it, and also kept us entertained with their natural humor. I learned new things about pretty much everything. It was very eye-opening and breathtaking. There aren't enough words to describe the whole feel of it. The countryside and food. I was able to appreciate the beauty of nature and adventuring in somewhere other than what I'm used to. I was able to bond with people I otherwise may not have become close with, and focus on photography, art, meditation, and more. (Continued on Page 15)

15 October 2016 Page 15 Pilgrim Reflections 2016 (Continued from Page 14) What surprised you about the Pilgrimage to Ireland? What surprised me about Ireland was how green it was. The pictures don't do it justice because it is absolutely stunning. It was also very clean and unpolluted. The people in Ireland are all very nice to each other, which was surprising to me. In America, we often don't say anything to strangers walking around us. However, everyone we would walk by someone in Ireland, they would greet us with a smile and a good morning! Also, when we hiked to Glacier Lake, the beautiful view when we finally made it to the lake amazed me. I was surprised how close we all became. I was also surprised how peaceful it was. Let me just say that when people say Ireland is green, they mean GREEN. I was truly surprised on how beautiful and amazing this country is. Seeing pictures and describing it really doesn't do the country justice. You have to be there yourself to truly experience the beauty of this island. That's another thing, too. Ireland is only an island. An island. And not just an island, but an island that's not even the size of Georgia. That's crazy. It feels like such a massive place when your there with its mountains and cliffs, but in reality it s only a speck on the whole Earth. And Earth is just a speck in our solar system. And our solar system is just speck in the Milky Way and so on and so on. After I recovered from this mind blowing and slightly terrifying thought I smiled. God really does have everything figured out. Even down the smallest detail. How nice it was. I was surprised to learn that so much Christian history is based in Ireland. What surprised me was probably that it didn't feel real. During the whole pilgrimage, I didn't feel like I was in Ireland. It felt as if I was still home. Also how close all of us got together, especially the girls. There was this one night all the girls just got in a circle and we just talked for a while and you learned new things about everyone. How powerful the entire trip was, the surreal-ness of the places we went and how we seemed the entire time to be sitting in a thin place - a place where God seems closer than anywhere else. It didn t rain 24/7. That we didn't visit major tourist attractions, but went to unknown spiritual places, and explored hidden, secluded, beautiful things. The most surprising part of our pilgrimage was that Ireland was genuinely so green. Everyone has seen Ireland in pictures, but you really have to be there to see just how green everything was. The endless grass isn't covered with concrete like it is here. The black rocks are always covered in moss. Photographs, content and layout on Pages 13-15: Jody Greenwood

16 Page 16 Alex England Obtains Rank of Eagle Scout Photo: Bruce Halliburton Photo: The Rev Ceci Duke The England family at Alex s Eagle induction ceremony at Christ Church on August 13, The Boy Scouts of America is proud to award the rank of Eagle Scout to parishioner Alexander Loyd England, son of Debbie and Keith England, in recognition of successful completion of all requirements for Scouting s highest rank on April 20, An induction ceremony was held at Christ Church on August 13, You can say Alex began his scouting experience hanging out with his dad. Alex thought it cool to sit under the buffalo and eat ice cream in the big room where dad cooked for everyone (Bert Adams dining hall). Soon after that, Alex joined Cub Pack 26 as a Wolf Scout here at Christ Church, and is the last active scout remaining from Pack 26. After earning Wolf, Alex joined Pack 650 as a Bear, and continued thru WEBLOS and earned his Arrow of Light (AOL) award. During his AOL ceremony, he once again saw the Indians that he had seen while with dad, a future goal in the making. As a new crossover scout, Alex joined Troop 26 and quickly began earning merit badges and climbing the ranks. To date he has earned a total of 31 merit badges in addition to his Eagle award, enough merit badges for 2 eagle palms already. He has 54 nights of troop camping. He has served his troop as a Quarter Master, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and is currently Troop Order of the Arrow (OA) Representative. Special Awards include Arrow of Light, Snorkeling BSA, and World Conservation Award. He has also attended National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). As a First Class Scout, Alex was elected into the OA by his fellow scouts and became a Ordeal member. A year later he became a Brotherhood member. As a member he has served his OA chapter as the Events Chairman, on the AOL ceremonies team, and the Ordeal Ceremonies team, and also currently serves as both the TQB (Tella Qualla Boundary) Chapter Chief, and Venture Crew 9236 President. Alex s summers were also busy working at Woodruff Scout Reservation as shooting sports staff , attending 2015 NOAC (National Order of the Arrow Conference), and 2016 NEXT: A New Century leadership training. For his Eagle project, he constructed a back-country canoe base campsite at Clybel Wildlife Management Area near Mansfield, Ga. This campsite is to be the cornerstone of a canoe trail system for the purpose of training for high adventure canoeing experiences. This project consisted of locating and clearing a suitable location, and mapping it on the management area. This was all done with the oversight of the Ga. Department of Natural Resources, and funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Major lessons were learned in logistics, management and bureaucracy. Currently Alex is a Junior at Norcross High School. He is member of the NHS Marching Band as a percussionist and section leader. Looking to the future, he plans to study nuclear engineering. Keith England

17 October 2016 Page 17 Christ Church Players and Trial by Jury The Christ Church Players presented Gilbert and Sullivan s uproarious comedy, Trial by Jury done Christ- Church style, with a little Monty Python and Downton Abbey thrown in! on Sept. 9 and 10, Co-Director Jenn Jordan shares this wrap-up letter she wrote. Ed. Dear Cast and Crew, As usual, it has taken me a week s separation from our show to figure out how to squeeze a lot of messy thoughts into a nice, tidy package. So I take a deep breath, and hope this package holds everything you deserve to hear. As I said countless times this summer, comedy is serious business. Without complete knowledge of the material; a commitment to perfect timing; and constant focus, it just doesn t work. There s tremendous vulnerability in doing comedy (and especially, I think, doing British comedy in Norcross, Ga.). That singular question looms large: Will they LAUGH? Laugh they did, my friends. You are responsible for that response. Your sacrifice made it happen. This feat is particularly significant because for many of you, this summer wasn t exactly a barrel of laughs. It seemed at times that our cast was being pelted with unplanned, unsolicited, and sometimes life-altering changes. We all go through life events that threaten to steal our joy: new realities that weigh us down and tempt us to give up. We lose a parent; we learn that a loved one has a life-threatening illness; we lose a job; we leave behind a beloved home; we face the end of a meaningful relationship; we suffer an incapacitating injury that stops us from doing what we love to do. Many of you faced such crises while preparing this show. Yet you showed up. You showed up to rehearsals each Thursday evening, ready to work hard. You showed up and supported your fellow cast-mates. You showed up, even if that meant an hour-and-a-half commute in the rain. You showed up because you believe there s great value in our coming together to do something that s much bigger than any of us are. The fascinating gift in all of this is that the showing up turned out to be not only a sacrifice, but a reward. This odd truth is one of the great gifts of art, but in our community of faith it s even more than that; it s the presence of the Holy Spirit. When two or three are gathered in my name, I will be in the midst of them. God s eagerness to come into our midst extends even to the silliest circus of a musical courtroom there ever was! God s promise to enter our community doesn t depend on our reason for gathering. Isn t that amazing? The Holy Spirit s joining us isn t contingent upon our convening for a holy purpose. That s because it s the presence of the Spirit that makes our gathering holy. So it is that our weirdest venture to date ended up heaping blessings upon us all. The satisfaction of pulling off a darned tough show; the thrill of living in the Land of Make Believe for a while; and the pure joy of making stellar music are undeniably rewarding. Your sacrifice yielded beautiful results that absolutely delighted your audience. The greatest blessings, though, are in the unseen, unheard things. The joy of our shared work audaciously bubbles up in the spaces between the words; it sings during the rests in the score; it dances in the shadows when the lights go dark. The great joy is in the doing, and in our being together. And, hey THEY LAUGHED. Court is adjourned. Love, Jenn Photos: Nina P. Kozlova Come and join the fun! The Christ Church Players are always looking for actors, singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and production assistants! No experience necessary. For more information about this spirited group, please contact Jenn Jordan at sopjjordan@gmail.com or

18 Page 18 Stewardship TNT Time and Talent (Continued from Page 2) I looked forward to this quiet and peaceful time, which was centered on prayer and shared wisdom. When my younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, I don t think I would have made it through that difficult time without being able to share a lot of tears and prayers on those Monday mornings! Keith and I also began attending Foyers organized small groups of adults at Christ Church who share a simple meal and fellowship together, usually on a monthly basis. It is one of the best ways to get to know fellow parishioners! This will be our fourth year in a Foyers group, and we end each year saying our next group can t be as much fun as this last one! In 2014, I became the Foyers coordinator. I did get my feet wet in the volunteering pool at Christ Church when I was asked to become part of the Newcomers Committee in the area of Membership in This led to keeping track of visitors, gift bags, name tags, Newcomer classes, Member Registry, and Welcome Receptions with cake! I was Confirmed in November 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Philip, and was elected as a member of the Vestry in December My first year on Vestry, I served on the Parish Life Forum, and my second year on the Growth Forum. My heart is in the Growth Forum I love to meet new visitors and connect them to their areas of interest. I also attend the PrimeTimers luncheon on the first Wednesday of each month, which is arranged by the wonderful Leslie Wengenroth. Before my boys were in school, Cameron especially enjoyed being spoiled each month by Mr. Lon and his lollipops! We are now going on almost five years at Christ Church and it is my physical and spiritual home. I look forward to our boys growing up in J2A [Journey to Adulthood] and experiencing the Pilgrimage. [Read about the most recent J2A Pilgrimage on Pages ] We hope to return to Camp Mikell again as a family, where we shared a wonderful fall Parish Weekend among our church family several years ago. There is something special at Christ Church a calm in life s storm. When I feel too busy and frazzled with too much on my plate, I always feel such a peace during the liturgy and Communion. We look forward to continuing to grow our roots at Christ Church. Kristie Bernard Photo: Courtesy of Gail Davis Gail Davis I was born in Franklin, Va., where my father was working during WWII. By the time I was three, we had moved back to Macon, Ga., where my mother s family had lived for decades. (Daddy was from Tifton, Ga.) I am a cradle Episcopalian, and I was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Macon for most of my life, where I sang in the choirs there for many years. When Orie and I married, he came to church with me, in spite of having grown up in a rather fundamentalist church; but, he came to love the Episcopal church. He especially loved being in charge of Buildings and Grounds at the church in Macon for over 20 years! About ten years ago, my son and daughter-in-law, George and Dondra, began suggesting that Orie and I move to Atlanta to be closer to them as we got older. At first, I could not bear to think about leaving my home town and home church; however, I had seen several friends move to be near their children, and (Continued on Page 19)

19 October 2016 Page 19 Stewardship TNT Time and Talent (Continued from Page 18) I gradually began to realize that we really needed to do the same. So, at the end of 2009, we moved into our house in Norcross. Imagine my surprise when I learned that we had moved into the house next door to an Episcopal deacon Nancy Yancey! Nancy and Jim invited us to visit Christ Church, and I am so glad that they did. We visited a few other churches, but quickly decided on Christ Church, Norcross. (Ceci said I just kept things simple by choosing a church with the same name as my home church!) I was quite impressed that CCN had a four-week Newcomers class, and we felt very welcomed by this group, Ceci, and many other members in the church. One of the first things I noticed was ladies wearing Daughter of the King (DOK) crosses. I was so pleased to learn that CCN had a DOK chapter, as I had been a Daughter in Macon and regretted having to leave that group. As I got to know some of the members here, I volunteered to take over keeping the DOK prayer list, which I had done in Macon for several years. They did not know me very well, but they bravely trusted me with that responsibility, and it has been a joy to me ever since. I also soon learned that CCN also had a Stephen Ministry chapter, and in 2013, after the training class, I became a Stephen Minister. Sadly, Orie, who had been undergoing cancer treatment for about three years, died in March of It was not until February of 2015, that I became the caregiver to my first care receiver, and I have been meeting with this lady ever since. This is a very rewarding ministry to me. For a number of years, Sharon Pitman had wanted CCN to have an Order of St. Luke (OSL) chapter about three years ago, it finally happened. [Read Sharon s monthly OSL column on Page 6.] I was so pleased, because I had been in OSL in Macon and had missed this ministry very much. Sharon has such a heart for OSL, and she has done a wonderful job in getting this prayer ministry off the ground, leading the first training class for new members, and keeping everything on track. It means a lot to me to be able to pray for people, and I am so grateful that we now have an OSL chapter. You may have noticed that all of these jobs are Indian jobs, not Chief jobs. I learned early in my working career that this type job was my best fit I did not have the skill set to be the head of a department, but I was a very good secondin-command, and this is where I have always been happiest. (Joyce Proctor says I have church-mouse jobs!) This was confirmed for me earlier during a Lenten series in Macon about discovering your spiritual gifts mine was Helper. Another of my church-mouse jobs is trying to keep the names on the name tag kiosk more or less in alphabetical order. Orie drew up the plans for the kiosk, so when Annette Broomfield was looking for someone to take this on, of course I said yes. Several years ago, I served as Clerk of the Vestry for about a year, but I gave that up as Orie s illness progressed. I still serve on the Finance Committee and the Audit Committee, and I am part of the Wednesday morning Bible Study group. This group has become like a family within the congregation to me, and I never miss if I can help it. Come and join us we have check-in time, when we voice prayer concerns and talk about what is going on in our lives, and eventually we get around to Bible study! It is a special time. I am so thankful that Orie and I found Christ Church when we did. This church family has nurtured (and fed!) us through illness, a couple of surgeries, and, of course, Orie s death, and I am so grateful. I am thankful for the friends I have made here, and I plan to stay and continue to serve as a church-mouse at Christ Church. Gail Davis

20 Page 20 Bilingual Service and Parish Picnic Photo: Greta Loeber Our annual Christ Church Parish Picnic was held after the 11am combined, bilingual service on Sept. 18, This service was a blessed event with over 275 attending! The service was meaningful to all, incorporating both languages in the scripture and music, and incorporating music from the 5pm Jazz/Folk and Contemporary services as well. There was a special sense of togetherness the Holy Spirit at work! When a downpour of rain changed the picnic plans at the last minute, Deborah Fuller (Jr. Warden, and Vestry Liaison to Parish Life), and her group of picnic planners, led by Mary Halliburton, sprang into action, setting up tables and chairs in the Parish Hall, down the hallways Photo: Judy Moore in the Christian Education wing, and in the Conference Room. The service and picnic planning, the music, the flowers, the cuisine (provided by the Men s Group and Parish Life), the photography, and the kitchen help were magnificent. We enjoyed great food, fun, fellowship, and the Mariachi Tizapan band! Thanks to all who participated and worked to make the Christ Church Picnic such a wonderful experience. As Ceci said in her article after last year s bilingual service and Parish Picnic, This event demonstrates our potential to be a parish united: a parish whose primary aim is to love and serve the Lord as One People in Christ. Ed. Photo: Bruce Halliburton Photo: Bruce Halliburton Photo: Bruce Halliburton Photo: Bruce Halliburton Photo: Bruce Halliburton

21 October 2016 Page 21 Episcopal Inquirers Class this Fall This fall, The Rev. Jody Greenwood will be offering an Inquirers Class which will allow you to gain a deeper understanding, or a refresher, on the Episcopal Tradition, grounded in Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. The class will be held as three two-hour workshops on the following three Saturday mornings, from 9am until 11am: Oct. 29th, Nov. 5, and Nov. 12. This class serves as preparation for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Faith, to be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4pm, and all are welcome! If you are interested in participating in these workshops, contact Jody at jgreenwood@ccnorcross.org. Thanks! First Annual Blessing of the Costumes Children and Youth: come dressed in costume on Sunday, Oct.30, at the 10:30am service for our first annual Blessing of the Costumes! Before the Peace, those in costumes will walk in procession to the altar for the blessing. Monnie Hammett, Director of Children s Ministry, will give a brief presentation on the deeper meaning of the three days of All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. There may even be a treat for those who refrain from tricks! Monnie will send out guidelines prior to that Sunday to help participants and their parents in preparing for this important event. HELP WANTED CHRIST CHURCH THRIFT SHOP MANAGER Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 9:45am-3:30pm Must have reliable transportation Bi-lingual (Spanish) Motivated, dependable, honest, able to stand for long periods of time, lift, push, pull, and kneel Retail/clothing store experience a plus Susie at sdduke@bellsouth.net Posted 8/28/16

22 Page 22 Transitions Baptisms Sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever, on Sept. 4, 2016 Anthony Cruz son of Jose Armondo Cruz and Maria Biviana Cervantes Brian Cruz son of Jose Armondo Cruz and Maria Biviana Cervantes Rian Cruz son of Jose Armondo Cruz and Maria Biviana Cervantes Steven Cruz son of Joe Armando Cruz and Maria Biviana Cervantes Lily Caroline Elizabeth Lyles daughter of Samuel Charles Thomas Lyles and Jessica Caroline Lyles Alexander Fabian Escoto Silva son of Jonni Escoto and Stefany Silva Genessis Sofia Vargas daughter of Melvin Reyes Alvarenga and Marina A. Vargas Aguilar Irene Vazquez (Adult) Transferred Out Connie Francis Emedoh to St. Mary and St. Martha of Bethany in Buford (Continued on Page 23) Photos: facebook.com/christchurchepiscopalnorcross

23 October 2016 Page 23 Transitions (Continued from Page 22) Photo: Walt Thompson Joyce Proctor and Monnie Hammett celebrated their joint Aug. 24 birthdays at the Wednesday Bible Study on Aug. 24, 2016 October Birthdays O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 10/3 Gary Gordon 10/3 Sandy Chapman 10/4 Clark O Kelley 10/5 Myrna Campbell-Kelly 10/5 Peyton Norville 10/6 Devin Coetzee 10/9 Kevin Dunn 10/10 Patricia McClurkin 10/10 Mary Ortwein 10/10 Clara Ortwein 10/10 Anne Self 10/12 Kristie Bernard 10/12 Alden Pridgen 10/14 Laura Nurse 10/14 Chris Van Sickle 10/15 Tracey Rice 10/17 Bronwyn Bailey 10/17 Jim Morris 10/19 Don Moore 10/20 Daniela Costillo 10/20 Sam Scales 10/23 Mary Grace Manton 10/23 Walt Thompson 10/24 Aidan Bailey 10/24 Cheryl Byrne 10/24 Roni Wengenroth 10/26 Olivia Ortwein 10/28 Carol Baker 10/28 Lee McClurkin III 10/28 Eduardo Schoen 10/29 Jane Sears 10/30 Misty Wilson 10/31 Elliott Brack 10/31 Nathan Geozos October Anniversaries O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year of married life together. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 10/5 Brook & Mizelle Sizemore 10/12 Sam & Lori Fortin 10/20 Conall & Kim Furey 10/23 Steve & Kathy Smith 10/25 Sam & Jess Lyles 10/27 George & Leila Martin

24 Page 24 October Pilgrimage to Haiti Photo: Courtesy of Terry Franzén Terry Franzén, from Christ Church, and Dr. Dianne Pizey, from St. John s, Minneapolis, will travel to Haiti on Oct to participate in the medical, dental, and eye clinic scheduled at our partner church (St. Joseph of Arimethea in Jasmin) on Oct. 22, and to visit the schools at St. Joseph, and at St. John s partner church (St. Phillipe and St. Jacques in Collin). On this trip, Terry will take computers, which Ed Fair has refurbished, to the school, and reading glasses for the clinic. If you d like to donate reading glasses, the most popular strengths are those up to a Please put them in the basket in the Communications Breezeway (between the Narthex and the Parish Hall). Thank you for your continued support for this life-changing ministry. To follow along with Terry on her journey, visit the Haiti Companions blog at haiticompanions.blogspot.com. Grocery Donations for the Norcross Co-Op Send a Child to School! Buy delicious Haitian Coffee on the first Sunday of each month. Your purchase supports the school at St. Joseph s, Jasmin, Haiti. Christ Church is getting back into the habit of collecting canned goods and nonperishable items for the Norcross Cooperative Ministry (the Co-op) on a quarterly basis. Channing and Christine Haskell were the faithful stewards of this cause, but since they moved to Augusta, there is no one reminding us to bring donations. We gathered in a number of donations in a spontaneous ingathering in September, and our next focus month will be in December. Until then, please feel free to bring in items and place them in the Communications Breezeway (between the Narthex and the Parish Hall). We will see that they are delivered to the Co-op. Most Needed Items: Peanut Butter Jelly Canned Tuna or Chicken Rice Canned Soup Canned Vegetables Diapers Susie Duke

25 October 2016 Page 25 Mission of Mercy: Episcopal Relief & Development Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD), formerly the Presiding Bishop s Fund for World Relief, will be the recipient of our Mission of Mercy donations on Sunday, Oct. 2, ERD most recently provided disaster relief to thousands of residents in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, in part with funds from Christ Church parishioners in August, when the massive floods occurred. This is one of the many outreach services ERD provides around the world to help those in need. Other funds, for example, are for the Syrian refugees, malaria prevention, women and children s health needs, unrest in South Sudan, and many others worldwide. This is the 76th year that ERD has been operating to provide assistance through Episcopal, Anglican, and church organizations in various locations according to needs. ERD also provides Lenten meditations each year to Episcopal parishes, and has available, through the Gifts for Life catalog, help for those in poverty to receive much-needed animals and other items for daily living in their villages. The Mission of Mercy collection basket will be placed in front of the altar rail to receive your offering at Communion on Sunday, Oct. 2. You may make your checks out to Christ Church Episcopal, with ERD on the memo line. Thank you for your generosity. Karen Swenson, Christ Church ERD Representative REACHING FURTHER: Taking the Taboo Out of Tampons Code Red is an Atlanta area non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment and facilitation of menstrual hygiene for women in our community. The program was brought to our attention by Piper Justice, who grew up in Christ Church, is active in the diocesan youth program, and is passionate and actively involved in Code Red. Code Red takes seriously the health of women. They realize that while the monthly necessity of menstrual products is costly for all women, this expense can lead to difficult choices for our sisters facing financial challenges. The struggle that low-income and homeless women face, not having regular access to tampons and pads, can often result in wearing them longer than suggested for fear of running out. This can pose a major health risk. What s more, due to the high cost of sanitary products, some women may engage in survival sex to get the money needed, putting them at further risk. Because the lack of sanitation is also closely related to incidents of rape, high rates of sex trafficking, and an increase in the drop in education among girls, the young women who founded Code Red decided to address this issue. To help alleviate this problem, Code Red hopes to empower women through one-for-one sharing about menstrual hygiene care and related health risks of misusing these products. They are also asking for donations of feminine hygiene products. These products will then be distributed to service agencies that provide care to those in need. The organization believes that sometimes removing one tiny bit of stress through provided assistance can make a single impact, giving a woman confidence to take on the day. With your donation you can make an impact by enhancing the lives of girls and igniting the confidence in women, leading to improved well-being. Please be part of this Code Red ministry! It s not just a woman thing, it s a Human Dignity thing! Jody Donate Today! Place menstrual hygiene products in the Donation Box in the Breezeway!

26 Page 26 Join In the Celebration of Our 25 th Anniversary Please support the Rainbow Village alumni and families in residence by joining us at this year s Gala to celebrate our 25th Anniversary year. October 15 from 5:30 10:30 Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek This annual benefit gala is Rainbow Village s signature event, bringing together over 300 of our friends, partners, and community leaders to mix and mingle at this wonderful event. Enjoy a seated dinner, wine, raffle, silent and live auctions, and dancing to the live band "Party on the Radio". There will be a cash bar. Individual tickets are $175. Dress is Black Tie Optional. Mobile Bidding Makes Its Debut To make participation in the auction and check out easier, we will be utilizing mobile bidding at the event. Cell phone numbers are requested when tickets are purchased to automatically register you for mobile bidding. To join us at the Gala go to select "Purchase Tickets" If you are unable to attend but would like to support the mission of Rainbow Village, select "Donate" If you are unable to attend, but would like to participate in the silent auction using mobile bidding from a remote location, select "Register for Auction" We look forward to seeing you there! All proceeds directly benefit the families served at Rainbow Village!

27 October 2016 Page 27 ZOMBIE WALK FOR HAITI October 29, 2016 Registration: 10am Walk begins: 11am Varsity Food Truck: Noon Christ Church through Downtown Norcross Walk Contribution Form Name: Phone #: Address: City State/ZIP: I am walking with: (Group/Organization/Company) Sponsor Name Organization/ Company Phone or Donation TOTAL COLLECTED Your minimum fundraising goal is $100. List additional contributors on a separate sheet. Register by 10/10/2016 for free t-shirt by contacting: Terry Franzen, 2810 Towne Village Dr, Duluth, GA terryfranzen@gmail.com; (404) Indicate T-shirt size: S /M /L /XL Submit contribution forms and money in advance to Terry or at the walk. (Read About the ZOMBIE WALK on Page 28)

28 Page 28 Get out your walking shoes and your costume, and join us for the inaugural Zombie Walk to benefit our school in Haiti on Saturday, Oct. 29! We will walk throughout Norcross, before returning to the church and delicious food. (You might even spot some Pokémons along the way! ) There will be a longer and a shorter walk, for all fitness levels. Registration begins at 10am and the walk begins at 11am, followed by lunch at 12pm with the Varsity Food Truck. Come eat with us, even if you re not walking! What ll ya have?! This is your opportunity to ask your friends and relatives to support our Haiti partnership by supporting you. We ask all walkers for a minimum donation of $100. Sponsor (Donation) Form is available on Page 27 of this newsletter, or at the link below, along with the Waiver. Or, pick up forms up at church in the Communications Breezeway. Those who register before Oct. 10 will earn a T-shirt! For more information, contact Terry Franzén. Sponsor (Donation) Form: Waiver: LINKS: HaitiWalkSponsorForm Haiti Walkathon Waiver If you would like to make a DONATION, or if you are using a CREDIT CARD to sponsor a walker, please pay using the secure PayPal button on the church website at