Weekly Update 10 January 2025
Reflection
Margo Huth, 11/20/2024
Remember, all we have is each other.
Our wounded, confused selves.
We definitely are children of God,
looking to God for solace.
We can also bond to others on Earth.
Heal with our neighbors,
repair alongside good friends.
Dance our hearts joy with angels.
Let us join together,
walk in love and strength.
Let us show gratitude for each moment,
determined to stay out of deep sorrow,
and avoid the dark holes.
May we smile as wild grasses waft in the wind,
make eye contact with soaring birds?
Give thanks to worms building rich soil?
We must, receive the Light our Lord always sends!!
Sunday Services
Sunday, 12 January 2025
The First Sunday after the Epiphany:
The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Year C
Chandler’s Square Holy Eucharist
9:15 am
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
1300 “O” Avenue, Anacortes
Presider: The Rev. Keith Axberg
Christ Church Holy Eucharist
10:30 am
Christ Church Sanctuary
1216 Seventh Street, Anacortes
The service is also available on YouTube.
The Banjo Band will be providing music this Sunday!
Servers
Presider: The Rev. Keith Axberg
Deacon: The Rev. Vicki Johnson
Homilist: Melissa Simonsen
Eucharistic Minister: TBD
Readers: Tom Young, Sharman Badgett-Young
Ushers: June Cook, Jim Minton
Altar Guild: June Cook, Kris Whitely
Bread Ministry: Jerlyn Caba
Musicians: The Banjo Band
Eucharistic Visitor: Shirley Barrett
Coffee Hour Hosts: Tom Young & Sharman Badgett-Young
Readings
Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Readings may be found in the Episcopal Lectionary.
Hymns
Take, O Take, Me As I Am
We Are Called
Softly and Tenderly
Christ, Be Our Light!
In the Bleak Midwinter
Bring Forth the Kingdom
Bulletin link 01/12/2025
YouTube Sunday Service Link
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour follows the service. All are welcome.
Announcements
A Joyful Noise January 2025
Find all the January news at A Joyful Noise January 2025.
Sunday Service Update
This month we will be moving our Morning Prayer service, normally held on the fourth Sunday of the month, to the third Sunday, January 19. This will allow us to have Holy Eucharist with Rev. Courtney prior to the Annual Meeting on the fourth Sunday, January 26.
Clark McKee Memorial Service
Saturday, January 11
2pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
A reception will follow in the Parish Hall Gathering Room.
All are welcome.
Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 26
Following the 10:30 am service
Parish Hall Gathering Room
We will be electing four Bishop’s Committee members and our 2025 Diocesan Convention Delegates and Alternates. We will take a look back at 2024 and a look ahead at 2025. The 2025 Operating Fund Budget, which has been approved by the Bishop’s Committee, will be presented.
The following candidates will be presented for election:
Bishop’s Committee
Three-year term: Geoff Holmes, Margaret Whatley
Two-year term: Kris Whitely
Young Adult One-year term: Siriana Simonsen
Diocesan Convention Delegates
Ed Barton
Emily Sander
Diocesan Convention Alternates
Stephanie Galbraith
Dan Moore
Nominations will also be taken from the floor in all categories.
Please join in. Your participation is important to the life of our church.
All are welcome.
Centering Prayer
Weekly on Wednesdays
1:15 – 1:45 pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
All are welcome to join in this short, simple service: a Scripture reading, twenty minutes of silence, an intercessory prayer, and the Lord’s Prayer.
Questions? Please contact Maggie Collinge.
Men’s Group
The Men’s Group meets weekly on Fridays.
9:00 – 10:00 am
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Questions? Please contact Deacon Eric Johnson.
Gentle Yoga Class
No Class on January 11.
Class resumes on January 18.
Class meets on Saturdays, 10-11 am
Instructor: Dawn Jex
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Suggested Donation: $5
Please bring your own yoga mat.
All are welcome.
The Red Door Thrift Shop
Weekly News
Dawn Jex, Red Door Manager
Dawn Jex
Hello Everyone!
I have a strange request for you today! Last summer we had the top part of a hutch dumped out by our shed. I saved it and put it in the garage hoping to use it for a display piece in the shop. Here’s where YOU come in. I am looking for a base for this piece. The top piece measures 56” long and 13 inches deep. So I will need something that long and a bit deeper to put it on. Do you have something you’d be willing to donate? Would you keep your eyes open for something? Could you build me something?
This month we prepare for the month of love. We have our valentine items priced and ready to put on display tomorrow. It’s going to be all hearts and Cupid in the shop for a few weeks.
This week we also have blue tagged clothing half price and ladies jeans/slacks/yoga pants for $1.
If you are a cashier, please be aware that we have raised prices on books. Adult hardbacks are $2, paperbacks are $1. All children’s books are 50 cents each. There is a reminder note on the desk next to the cash register.
If you are a display person, take note of the Art wall next to the thermostat. Please only place nails in the wooden boards - and not in the wall. Our buildings and grounds folks have just made this area look nice. Let's keep it that way please and thank you!
Dawn Jex
Christ Church’s Red Door Thrift Shop is located at 1019 Seventh Street in Anacortes.
Red Door Thrift Shop
360.293.8027
Red Door Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10am – 3pm
Red Door Donation Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 10am – 1pm
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10am – 3pm
Profits generated at the Red Door Thrift Shop fund Christ Church’s Community Support program.
Shoppers, Volunteers, & Donations are always welcome!
Day by Day
Day by Day daily devotions may be accessed at the following link:
Day by Day Daily Devotion.
Prayer List
Dale
Zoanne
Linda
Tom
Karen
Leslie
Diana
Val
John
John & Mary
Tony & family, Brendan, and Jennifer, family & friends of Mary