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Kara Barnard Family Fund

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Kara BarnardOn Thursday, March 12th, our Christ Church and Ridley community lost a truly amazing woman. Kara had a heart of gold – as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Kara leaves behind her beloved husband Mike and her three cherished sons; Sean, Sam and Steven. They were the light of her world.

Please help support the Barnard family at this difficult time in their lives.

This fund will assist them with their immediate expenses.

Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord.
And let light perpetual shine upon her.

 

 

Why are these people smiling?

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2015-02-13 Altar GuildBecause they are having fun together! The Altar Guild is looking for a few new members to fill out their ranks. Here members Sue Dowling, Shirley McGahan, Gladys and Dave Roman make the pitch while posing in the sacristy after the 9:30 AM Friday healing service. Altar guild members prepare the altar, ensure we have bread, wine, and candles, that the microphones have fresh batteries, the books are set up, the silver and brass are polished and that everything is nice and tidy before and after services. As evidenced by the smiles, there is a wonderful camaraderie in the group and they would love to welcome you as a member. Junior members also welcome! (Looks good on a college resume.) If interested, please contact Shirley McGahan or call the church office. Thank you!

Delivering meals (with a little sauce)

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2015-02-11 Delivering MealsOur meal delivery crew about to leave for feeding the homeless on February 11.  Thanks to Maripat King, Robert Hand, Carole McManus and David and Fay Anderson for serving the meals lovingly prepared by many parishioners. Robert threw in a couple jars of his famous hot sauce to spice things up.

2015-02-11 HOT Sauce

 

Sign up for our new Photo Directory

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02-Family Album Signup ButtonHave you ever wondered who the person sitting across the aisle is? Heard a name and wanted a face to go with that mane? Are you new to Christ Church? We have a solution, a new pictorial directory. There is no cost for the directory. PROVIDED YOU GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN! You will also receive a FREE 8×10 portrait. During this time there is also a 20% off all portrait packages. Pictures with LifeTouch professional photographers are scheduled for Friday, March 13th, from 2 to 9 PM and on Saturday, March 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can sign up online, or starting this weekend, February 7th, there will be LIVE sign-ups in the back of church. Please make every effort to be a part of the new directory. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kathy Okarski at 610-368-2176.

March 7 Intergenerational Bonfire and Games Night

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We had a perfect night for a bonfire in the park across the street. Connaisseurs of S’mores had different opinions of whether it was best to burn or lightly brown marshmallows. The group then gathered upstairs in Musselman Hall for corn toss and board games – and more food. Special thanks to Mike Barnard for bringing over the fireplace for the bonfire.

March 8th Men’s Breakfast

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We had a larger turnout for our second men’s breakfast held Saturday, March 8 in Musselman Hall. There were 17 men attending. Jim Cooper presented his sports memorabilia collection and talked about the art of procuring photos and signatures, authentication, and how it has provided good family time for him, Kathy and the kids.

2014 Annual Meeting and Epiphany Luncheon/Auction

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Despite more winter bluster, the Annual Meeting and Epiphany Luncheon and Auction was very well attended. New vestry members Barb Torrens, Jack Signor III, Ollie Rhine and Marlene Nickerson were elected. Mike Huppman and Amy Lovenguth were elected as diocesan delegates to convention. The rector thanked outgoing members Janice Kordowski, Amy Lovenguth, Ed Dougherty, and Nancy Mobley. The meeting, held immediately after the 10:00 AM service, concluded promptly at 12 noon. Lunch was served and the auction began!

Deliberations

 

Accounting Warden Carol King presenting the 2013 Financial Report and 2014 budget. We finished the year with a modest surplus and approved a balanced budget of $426,222.

Final-Prayer

As we do each year, we closed with a circle and a final blessing.

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Auctioneer Bob Melso charming the faithful. The youth trip, scheduled for summer 2015 netted about $2,200.

Thank you to all who made the day a wonderful success!

2013 Christmas Album

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Photos of Christmas 2013 at Christ Church…Pictures of decorating the church, the Living Manger with a special visit from Santa, pageant shepherds posing, and the 10:30 PM Christmas Eve musical offering.

Thank you to Vicki Myers and Christmas Outreach Offering

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Outreach-Bulletin-BoardMany thanks to Vicki Myers, chair of our Outreach Committee, for the new bulletin board gracing the back of church. It draws to our attention all the many good works our Outreach Committee supports. It also encourages us to give generously at this time of year to the Christmas Outreach offering. An appeal will go out with the Christmas letter late next week. The Christmas Offering, along with the Easter Offering, is the main source of funding for our outreach efforts in the community.

If you would like to contribute now to our Christmas Outreach offering, please use click on the online giving form to the right side of the website. Click on “Make a donation”. When you arrive at the Christ Church secure page, look for the fund titled “Christmas Outreach Offering”. Your contribution will go to our Christmas Outreach fund and will be credited to your pledge statement.

 

Thank you to those who brought gifts!

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2013-Christmas-Gifts-for-NeedyThank you to all the generous parishioners who brought Christmas gifts and put them under the tree at the back of church. Those pictured are just some of the gifts prayerfully awaiting distribution to their intended recipients.

Gifts will go to residents of Fair Acres Nursing Home, as well as families in the Ridley area.

Thank you to all who brought gifts – and to all who stayed after church this past week and wrapped them in Musselman Hall.