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1 Greetings Friends of Christ Church, We are two-thirds through 2017, and school and football has begun. I thought I should share with you all the work that the Vestry has been doing since the Annual Meeting in January when we made a commitment to you to develop an action plan to help us tackle a difficult budget and form a ministry vision. Since then, the Vestry has been doing just that, along with the usual vestry business. A Congregational Workshop was planned and held on March 19. Approximately 20 people attended to share ideas and provided answers to 5 questions to help prioritize and lead us forward in our ministry. The information collected at the workshop was collated and analyzed. The vestry then met with Bishop John Tarrant and the Diocesan Minister of Leadership Development, Chris Corbin, in April to get their advice, direction, and resources. Using all the information collected from them and the workshop, the vestry has developed an outline laying out a plan for us to move forward. In the next few months we will complete a preliminary draft plan to share with you at the 2018 Annual Meeting. You can expect to receive a short survey from the vestry that will be asking the congregation a few questions to get a better idea of who we are as a church, what our niche is in the community, and what is our Church Vision. This plan will also help us understand what we will be looking for in a new rector. The Vestry is beginning to develop a Search Committee that will be conducting the work required to find candidates for the new rector of Christ Church. You will be hearing more about that in the near future. The vestry is also currently looking for 2-3 people interested in working on a Stewardship Committee this next month to get the congregation charged up and thinking about how they may help in meeting our vision and goals. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this committee. Thank you to all those who came to the workshop with your ideas and thank you all for your help in the coming months in meeting our challenges and goals. Peace be with you, Carol Smith Senior Warden Christ Episcopal Church
2 THE CHRIST CHURCH CONNECTION The Newspaper of the Mother Church of the Dakotas Congratulations Lt. Gov. Matt Michels Congratulations Cade Newland On Friday, July 28, 2016 Lt. Gov. Matt Michels was selected by his peers to serve as chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). The election took place at the lieutenant governors annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt will serve as NLGA chair for a year. It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve NLGA in this capacity, he said. Being a part of this organization has been a valuable experience and as I continue in this position of leadership, I look forward to sharing South Dakota s point of view with NLGA and learning about other state s initiatives. The Department of Corrections at the Mike Durfee State Prison has selected Senior Correctional Officer Cade Newland as the Employee for the Month of August. Senior Correctional Officer Newland works at the Yankton Community Work Center. Officer Newland was selected because he goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of staff and inmates. He is dedicated to the security of the institution. Officer Newland is efficient and effective. He does his job extremely well and comes to work every day with a positive attitude. Officer Newland is an exceptional employee that is deserving of the recognition.
3 All are invited to the Sunday School Picnic after worship on Sunday, September 10th! It will be held at Riverside Park, Shelter #4. Christ Church will furnish the hotdogs, buns, condiments and lemonade. You may bring a dish to share but as always, there should be plenty of food, so please just come. This Sunday is the beginning of the new Sunday School year so let s celebrate and have some fun! God is Good and Great and we give hearty and humble thanks!
4 THE CHRIST CHURCH CONNECTION The Newspaper of the Mother Church of the Dakotas ECW Ladies Evening Social The evening social was a success and enjoyed by everyone. The proceeds to benefit: Sack Pack, Contact Center, Children International, Summer Church Camps and Women s Center/Shelter.
5 Happy 50th Anniversary to Dick and Dawne Unruh
6 The Banquet Christ Church has the privilege of serving the Yankton Area Banquet on Thursday, September 14th. Volunteers will be needed to help set up, serve, and clean up. Set up will begin about 4:30 p.m. and cleanup will be completed by 8:00 p.m. Watch for sign-up sheets in the back of the church. The menu will be same as previous years. We are also asking our members to provide cookies, bars, etc. In addition, if you have extra cucumbers and/or tomatoes from your garden please let Fr. Jim or Kathy Wright know, as we would like to add that to dinner menu. As always, donations are very much welcomed to help cover the cost of the chicken. Please put this date on your calendar many hands make light work! Thank you Kathy Wright for your dedication to this banquet. We very much appreciate all the work you do for this ministry and also to all Christ Church Volunteers. It would not be a success witthout your help. We are requesting volunteers to help with teaching Sunday School for one month (4 Sundays) out of the year. You can either be a teacher or an assistant for one or more months. The curriculum is already prepared for you. You will also receive some instruction and information on what to expect. Carol Smith is in charge of Sunday School for this year. Please contact her at or her at: casmith2013@ yahoo.com if you are able to help. The children need you! Thanks! Youth Group We are in need of volunteers to help out with Youth Group. If you are interested, please contact Father Jim. Thank you.
7 The KIDS HOPE USA model was designed to help churches how to give hope to at-risk public elementary schoolchildren through a relationship with a caring church member. KIDS HOPE USA Way, relies on the interplay of four integral parts: relationship with a caring adult; --One child: an at-risk public elementary school child who needs a --One hour: sixty critical minutes each week when a trained mentor befriends a child and helps him or her acquire basic academic skills; --One church: a committed congregation who owns the program with its neighborhood school and provides a trained mentor and a behind-the-scenes prayer partner for each child; and --One school: a school that welcomes this proven intervention to increase the academic skills of at-risk children, at no cost to the school. Data for students who met with a KIDS HOPE USA mentor for just one year showed: 65% improved in educational success.79% improved in socio/emotional competency.56% improved in attitude toward risky behavior. Your are needed by a child at Lincoln School to provide support for an hour a week. Please consider becoming part of this Christ Episcopal Church outreach. Call Shann shann.doerr@vyn.midco.net
8 Contact Details Christ Episcopal Church Sunday School Registration Form Family Name/s: Name of Child: Age Birthday grade Preferred Name: Address: Phone: Mobile: Parents or Alternate emergency contacts: Name: Relationship to child: Phone: Name: Relationship to child: Phone: Permission to be photographed I give my permission for my child to be photographed or videotaped. I understand that the image may be displayed in the church publications, church buildings or website. I understand that as a precaution my child s name will not be published or linked with photographs. Anything we need to know about your child, foods to avoid? 1. Is your child allergic to: bee stings food (please specify) 2. Please list any physical or special needs we should be aware of: Are there any family situations we should be aware of? other matters (please specify) I appreciate that every care will be taken by the leaders and those connected with Sunday School. Christ Episcopal Church cannot be held responsible for personal injury, loss or theft of property affecting my child. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Name: Date
9 Contact Details Christ Episcopal Church Youth Group Registration Form Family Name/s: Name of Youth: Age Birthday grade Preferred Name: Address: Phone: Mobile: Parents or Alternate emergency contacts: Name: Relationship to child: Phone: Name: Relationship to child: Phone: Permission to be photographed I give my permission for my child to be photographed or videotaped. I understand that the image may be displayed in the church publications, church buildings or website. I understand that as a precaution my child s name will not be published or linked with photographs. Anything we need to know about your child, foods to avoid? 1. Is your child allergic to: bee stings food (please specify) 2. Please list any physical or special needs we should be aware of: Are there any family situations we should be aware of? other matters (please specify) Youth Group is in need of adult volunteers to assist with the group. Please check box if you are available to assist with Youth Group. I appreciate that every care will be taken by the leaders and those connected with Sunday School. Christ Episcopal Church cannot be held responsible for personal injury, loss or theft of property affecting my child. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Name: Date
10 September 3 Nicole Langdon Roy Lauck 21 Richard Unruh, Jr. 23 Shirley Larson 25 Colin Neubauer-Keyes 28 Kati Stanage September 4 Gary & Somer Bares If your birthday or anniversary was left off our list, please contact Somer Bares at or churchsec@iw.net
11 I ask for your prayers for: Brett, Daphne, Drew, Bev Ann, Kay, Jon, Dan, Wanda, Jeanine, Lydia, Shane, Jolene, Josephine, Kate, David, Leone, Paul, Ella, Elmo, Sue, Carolyn, LaVonne and Lisa Loecker McNeil
12 Vestry Meeting Minutes July 24th, 2017 Gospel based discipleship/prayer Thomas A Kempis Imitation of Christ Approval of June 26, 2017 minutes: Carol motion for the minutes to be accepted John seconded. Motion passed. Treasurer s report (Dick) high water bill due to drought. Look into separate meter for lawn watering. Deacon s report (John) deacon service (Holy Communion from reserved sacrament) will get a copy from Bishop John. Senior warden s report (Carol) need to communicate vestry candidates, officers work together Rector s report (Fr.Jim) Celebrated the life of Bob Beilby, family seemed pleased with our effort and hospitality, had a private baptism (under special circumstances), Had interment of Sara Aasland Wills ashes. Old business: review/discussion of church facility use and fee for services policy. Jim will reply to Jane Hawk s , explaining policy. Further discussion of the strategic plan. Carol explained outline would like to call special meeting within two weeks. New business: begin discussions/plans for the fall season to include Stewardship, Sunday school, youth group and? Gloria will step back as Sunday school coordinator, Carol step up! Gloria will mentor Carol. Jim would like to step back from leading and coordinating youth group but will still help with the teachings. Looking for a new leader/coordinator for youth group. Begin discussion of the draft letter of agreement at time of separation. Closing prayer: The Lord s Prayer Next meeting: August 28, beginning at 5 PM (Tonya Lambertz, subbing for Chis Luke, Clerk)
13 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Office Somer am Serenity 10 am Morning Prayer 1:30 pm Centering Prayer (Olde Rectory) 5 pm Fermemting Ben s 1-5 pm Office Somer 7 pm Meditation & Somer 1-3 Office Somer am Serenity 10 am Holy Eucharist, Sunday School, Healing Prayer & Parish Picnic :30 pm Centering Prayer (Olde Rectory) Office Fr. Jim 5 pm Fermemting Ben s & Somer 5 pm The Banquet & Somer 1-3 Office Somer am Serenity 10 am Holy Eucharist & Sunday School :30 pm Centering Prayer (Olde Rectory) 5 pm Fermemting Ben s & Somer 7 pm Meditation & Somer 1-3 Office Somer am Serenity 10 am Holy Eucharist & Sunday School :30 pm Centering Prayer (Olde Rectory) 5pm Vestry Meeting 5 pm Fermemting Ben s & Somer 1-5 pm Office Somer 1-3 Office Somer Diocesan Cenvention, Pierre 30 Diocesan Cenvention, Pierre
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