SPECIAL EVENTS FOR thru Sun., 11-27, 9:15am Parish Hall *N Childcare is available in the Nursery (enter from the Parish Hall).

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1 SPECIAL EVENTS FOR thru Richard Weinberg s El Salvador story *N Choral Evensong *N Thanksgiving Day HE service Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Sun., 11-20, 9:15am Sun., 11-20, 5pm Thurs., 11-24, 10am Church Office Closed Advent Wreath Making *N Sun., 11-27, 9:15am *N Childcare is available in the Nursery (enter from the ). Please see pages 6 & 7 for detailed schedule of events UN GRINGO EN EL SALVADOR: LEARNINGS AND PROVOCATIONS FROM RICHARD WEINBERG S SUMMER INTERNSHIP On Sunday, November 20, at 9:15am in the, Seminarian Richard Weinberg, having lived and served 10 weeks this past summer at San Juan Evangelista Episcopal Church in San Salvador, El Salvador, has prepared an hour-long presentation about his experience. Mark your calendars to attend his talk, which addresses his personal and ministerial goals, as well as his reflections about the role of Hispanic ministry in the Episcopal Church and here at Christ Church. Contact Richard for more information or with questions at richard.weinberg@emory.edu. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND In order for the clergy and staff of Christ Church to give thanks for our many blessings this year, the church office will be closed Thursday, November 24th, through Sunday, November 27th. We will return to the office on Monday, November 28th. MR. MAN S MEDICAL FUND Mr. Man, for his advanced age, is relatively healthy except he is hyperthyroid, which means he is now on daily, lifelong medication. Thank you to those who have generously contributed toward his healthcare fund in the past, which includes vet visits and his daily medication. We will continue to accept donations on his behalf. If you would like to help, please make your check payable to Christ Church and reference Mr. Man in your memo line. Many thanks.

2 REACHING OUT! Be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and the world. SEWING GUILD SALE FOR HAITI SCHOOL The Sewing Guild has quilts, table runners, pot holders, Advent Calendars, pillow cases, and other items in the. The purchase of these items will benefit our school in Haiti, so please drop by and take a look. If no one from the sewing guild is at the table, please follow the directions listed. Thanks for your support. THANKSGIVING OFFERING TO BENEFIT APPLETON EPISCOPAL MINISTRIES For more than 140 years Appleton has been a diocesan ministry with a focus on children. Appleton Family Ministries (now known as Appleton Episcopal Ministries) was begun in Macon as a home for orphans of Confederate soldiers and changed with the times to become group homes serving various needs and an outdoor therapeutic center. It now operates as an after-school program for at-risk children and a mentoring program for their parents. For more information about this ministry, contact Missioner Julie Groce, 478/ , or visit their website at A special offering for Appleton Episcopal Ministries to be taken in all churches "on Thanksgiving Day or between the Sundays preceding and following Thanksgiving Day, both inclusive" is written in the diocesan canons (No. 24). We will have a basket at the altar on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, and Sunday, November 27th, to receive your generous donations. CALLING ALL KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS The Order of St. Luke, which offers healing prayers in the parlor every Sunday during Holy Eucharist, needs people who crochet or knit, to make small hand-held prayer cloths, about the size of your hand. They can be in any shape--rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, etc. any color, or any design. The prayer cloths will be blessed by our clergy and given to anyone who requests them, as they provide a source of comfort and healing. Feel free to give them to Sarah Randall or Val Wilson, or you may bring them to the church office. For more information about the Order of St. Luke, please contact Sharon Pitman. CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS We are accepting Christmas flower dedications and contributions through Monday, December 12, Donation envelopes can be found in the pews and in the Narthex. Dedications may be made In Thanksgiving for, In Memory of, or both. You may also call the church office at 770/ for more details.

3 CHRIST CHURCH D.O.K. CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE 2016 Each year, NCM helps to make sure that the children in Norcross have a bright Christmas. This year, NCM expects to receive requests from over 880 families (more than 2,700 children) and they need your help. On behalf of Team Elf at NCM, the Christ Church Daughters of the King (DOK) will be collecting new, unwrapped toys, as well as gift cards, for children ages All toys and gift cards will be delivered to NCM over the next few Sundays starting November 20 th with the final delivery made Sunday, December 11 th. Please place your donations in the collection box which can be found in the breezeway between the Narthex and Parish Hall. Here are some donation suggestions, or visit for other gift ideas. INFANTS (O-2 YEARS) Crib & Tub Toys / Fisher Price Toys PRE-SCHOOL (3-5 YEARS) Board/Educational Games/Books Legos & Playskool Toys / Tea Sets Building Blocks, Trucks, Cars & Dolls ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6-10 YEARS) Action Figures/Sports Balls/Legos Board/Card/Educational Games Craft Sets or Handheld Games MIDDLE SCHOOL (11-13 YEARS) Books, Board Games, MP3 Players Sports Equipment or Bikes/Helmets HIGH SCHOOL (14-18 YEARS) Books, Board Games or Gift Cards Backpacks, Gym Bags/Sporting Gear Art Sets, Watches or Bath Sets GIFT CARDS Suggested stores: Target, Best Buy, Gap, Walmart, Kroger, etc. (Maximum of $25 each) Please contact Barbara McCue at barbmccue63@yahoo.com or the Church Office at with any questions. For additional information on Team Elf : Christmas@norcrossco-op.org

4 CCE CONNECTIONS! When two or three are gathered in God s name, God will be in the midst of them. WHEN: Sunday, December 4, 2016, 8:00am until 1:00pm WHERE: PARISH HALL WHAT S FOR SALE: Adult books, Book of Common Prayer, Bibles, children s books, devotionals, fiction and non-fiction, gifts, stationery, note cards, and more! All credit cards accepted. 10% of Sales to benefit: HAITI PARTNERSHIP. Dec. 10th Dec. 11th Dec. 24th Dec. 24th Dec. 25th Jan. 1st SAVE THE DATE Advent Quiet Day Diocesan Cathedral Christmas Nativity Play & Holy Eucharist 5:00pm Christmas Chorale & Holy Eucharist 10:30pm Christmas Day Worship 10:00am The Feast Day of the Holy Name 10:00am FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS We re shedding light on the who, what, why, and where within our parish. Look for the weekly highlight Q&A to learn more! Question: The floral arrangements are so beautiful each week. Has anyone ever thought about dropping them off to nursing homes or hospitals for others to enjoy? Answer: That is a great idea and the thought has been brought up before. We just needs a volunteer! This person would need to disassemble the arrangement on Wednesday after the noon service into several smaller arrangements and drop the flowers off. We have a small supply of smaller containers in which the volunteer could use to re-arrange Sunday's flowers; however, the volunteer(s) likely would need to gather them back from the nursing home or hospital for us to maintain the supply. If you are interested in helping out this way please Rita Bougrum at graciousgardens@gmail.com LITURGICAL CALENDARS and 2016 ADVENT DEVOTIONALS NOW AVAILABLE The 2017 liturgical calendars and the 2016 Advent Devotionals are now available for the suggested donation of $2.00 each. They are located in the Narthex and in the church office.

5 WORSHIP JOYFULLY! ALTERNATIVE EVENING SERVICES Our Alternative Evening Services each Sunday at 5:00pm, with different music genres each week. 1st Sunday of the Month Jazz/Folk (Dec. 4th) 2nd Sunday of the Month Celtic Tradition (Dec. 11th) 3rd Sunday of the Month Choral Evensong* (Nov. 20th) *N 4th Sunday of the Month Contemporary (Nov. 27th) *N *No Holy Eucharist at Choral Evensong or Contemplative Services. *N Nursery care available on 3rd & 4th Sundays. ALTAR FLOWERS FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2016 The altar flowers for November 20, 2016, are given to the glory of God with love from Frank, Connie, and Natalie Leff, in thanksgiving and blessings for Lindsay Paris on her 30th birthday, for John Post on his 90th birthday, and in loving memory of Mary Post on her birthday; and for the baptisms of Mlawin and Erin Landford. YOUNGER WORSHIPPERS LITURGY OF THE WORD We have some additional liturgy options for our younger worshippers during the first part of the 10:30am service. In addition to Children s Chapel (3 years thru K), older kids and youth will have a cycle of options based on the Sunday of the month. 1st Sunday Dec. 4th WORD! Young Worshippers (YC) 2nd Sunday Dec. 11th Youth Led Liturgy in 3rd Sunday Nov. 20th Service & Prayer (Youth Center) 4th Sunday Nov. 27th Contemporary Service at 5pm Children and youth will join worship in the at the Prayers of the People. OPENING PRAYERS FOR ADVENT SERVICES During the Advent Season at the beginning of our Sunday worship service we light candles on the Advent Wreath. We invite members of our congregation to say the prayers that accompany this lighting. If you would be interested in being a reader for one of the Advent Sunday services individuals, couples, friends, or families please contact Beth Holland at office@ccnorcross.org or 770/ , and she will put you on the schedule. Sundays in Advent include: Nov. 27th, Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th. We invite readers for both the 8am or 10:30am services. Thanks!

6 GROWING SPIRITUALLY! ADVENT WREATH SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2016 The Christ Church tradition of making Advent Wreaths is just a few weeks away! We ALL gather in the during Sunday School time (9:15 10:15am) to make wreaths to have in our homes during the Advent season. Materials include four 10 tapers and a brass wreath form. Many of you may have materials from prior years, but if you need materials, please fill out the information below, or The Rev. Jody Greenwood before November 20th, and she will order them. BRING GREENERY AND SOME TO SHARE! Name: Box of 4 Candles ($7) Brass Wreath Frame ($8) Checks payable to Christ Church with Advent Wreath on info line. CHRISTMAS NATIVITY PLAY CASTING CALL David Duke and Jenn Jordan invite ALL Children and Youth to participate in the first multi-generational Nativity Play at 5:00pm on Christmas Eve! This year, the Christ Church Players will join the youth and children in sharing the story of Christ s birth. The Atrium-age children will play our sheep, angels, and shepherds, while the Youth and CCPs will take speaking roles. Most rehearsals will be on select Sunday mornings in December. Those who would like to sing with the Christ Church Players will rehearse on some Thursday evenings. Please contact Jenn Jordan if you d like to participate: or sopjjordan@gmail.com. Thanks! ADVENT QUIET DAY DECEMBER 10, 2016 The Advent Quiet Day scheduled from 9:00am 2:00pm on December 10th is an opportunity to step out of the race and rest a bit. With a variety of prayer and contemplative exercises, we consciously choose an alternative that nourishes the soul and draws us more fully into the love which comes in Christ's birth. Led by Ceci Duke and Michele Berrell, and sponsored by the DOK and OSL, we will gather at 9:00am in the Youth Center for a light breakfast and then move through exercises in Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, walking the Labyrinth, Quiet Reflection, and a closing service of Taize. Bring your own brown bag lunch. Hope to see you there!

7 YOU th MATTER S! All 6 th thru 12 th graders are welcome! Youth Sundays will be on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month from 6pm to 8pm unless otherwise noted. Nov 20th 6 to 8pm MANHUNT! (bring a sack dinner) Dec 4th 6 to 8pm Christmas Project Dec 18th 12 to 2pm Christmas Lunch & White Elephant Gifts Dec 25th Jan 8th Christmas / New Year Break Christ Church Episcopal Financial Summary: YTD September, 2016 Actual Budget YTD Sept YTD Sept Difference Pledge/Plate Income 438, ,134 (15,994) One Time Gift Income 76, ,184 Other Income 44,235 45,766 (1,531) Total Income 558, ,900 58,659 Total Expenses 596, ,916 8,181 Net Surplus/(Deficit) (37,538) (88,016) 50,478 Through September year-to-date pledge/plate income was $16K below budget while expenses over that same period were $8K above budget (primarily due to unforeseen building repairs). This combined $24Kshortfall was entirely offset by one-time gifts of $76K over that period resulting in a YTD deficit of $38K versus a budgeted deficit of $88K. It is important to note that without such unpredictable one-time gifts we would be running a YTD deficit of $114K. To support the ministries and work of CCE please keep your pledges current and support our spreading of Christ's love with your time, talent and treasure. CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR thru Sunday, :00am Holy Eucharist (in English) 9:15am Choir Rehearsal *N 9:15am Sunday School for all ages *N Ed Wing 10:15am Children s Chapel Rm. 101, Ed. Wing 10:30am Holy Eucharist (in English) *N 10:30am Service & Prayer Upper Level Youth Center 11:30am 1st Communion Classes (in Spanish) Upper Level Youth Center 12:00pm Healing Prayer Team Parlor

8 12:00pm Hispanic Youth Group 1:00pm Holy Eucharist (in Spanish) *N 5:00pm Choral Evensong (in English) 6:00pm Youth Group Monday, :30pm Education for Ministry class 6:30pm Vestry mtg. Tuesday, :30pm Handbell Quartet Rehearsal 7:30pm St. Cecilia Handbell Rehearsal 8:00pm CA Group Meeting Wednesday, :00am Bible Study 12:00pm Holy Eucharist & Healing Service Thursday, THANKSGIVING DAY Friday, Saturday, :00am Flower Guild, installation of Advent Wreath Sunday, First Sunday of Advent 8:00am Holy Eucharist (in English) 9:15am Choir Rehearsal *N 9:15am Intergenerational Advent Wreath Making Event *N 10:15am Children s Chapel 10:30am Holy Eucharist (in English) *N 12:00pm Healing Prayer Team 12:00pm Hispanic Youth Group 1:00pm Holy Eucharist (in Spanish) *N 5:00pm Contemporary Music w/he (in English) *N Childcare is available (enter from the ) Rm. 107, Ed. Wing Youth Center Rm. 114, Ed. Wing Rm. 107, Ed. Wing Upper level Youth Center Rm. 107, Ed. Wing Church office closed Church office closed Rm. 101, Ed. Wing Parlor Rm. 107, Ed. Wing To see all of the major events in the life of the parish, please visit our website at ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS FOR thru Wednesday 12:00pm 10 Sunday 8:00am 27 10:30am 121 1:00pm 135 5:00pm 7 Sunday Total: 300 Total Offering $?5,649.40