Reflection
Grace Minton
I was recently invited to take part in a course entitled Spiritual Formation and Support for lay leaders. In preparation, we’re reading Fully Awake and Truly Alive, Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul by Rev. J.E.Vennard. She writes about the importance of community and that “all spiritual practices can be divided into three categories: contemplative practices, communal practices, and missional practices.” This is particularly relevant to me today. It was a very last-minute decision to show Rev. Courtney’s zoom discussion today on the big screen in the Parish Hall, yet I was joined by four other members of our congregation. Although I wasn’t able to connect the device to the big screen, we took part by watching on my laptop and I felt such a sense of community doing this together.
It was so rewarding being able to discuss Rev. Courtney’s excellent Rule of Life for Lent in person and in conjunction with those on zoom. I hope to see more communal participation in these valuable lessons which are being presented to us. What a blessing our church community is!
4 February 2024
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Year B
Chandler’s Square Morning Prayer
9:30 am
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
1300 “O” Avenue, Anacortes
Presider: Mr. John Okerman
Christ Church Holy Eucharist
10:30 am
Christ Church Sanctuary
1216 Seventh Street, Anacortes
The service is also available on YouTube.
Servers
Presider: Reverend Courtney Jones
Deacon: Rev. Deacon Vicki Johnson
Homilist: John Okerman
Eucharistic Minister: MJ Barrett
Readers: Tom Young, Sharman Badgett-Young
Ushers: Don Ibsen, Marie Ibsen
Altar Guild: Mary Gronholt, Val Long
Bread Ministry: Jim Minton
Musicians: The Banjo Band
Eucharistic Visitor: Diane Guinn
Coffee Hour Host: Grace Minton
Readings
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
Hymns
LEVAS 136 – I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
MHSO 81 – Your Word Is a Lamp
MHSO 143 – Everywhere I Go
LEV 196 – Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Bring Forth the Kingdom
Bulletin Link: Sunday, 4 February 2024
YouTube Sunday Service Link
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour follows the service.
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Please join in. All are welcome.
Spiritual Gifts Inventory
Following Coffee Hour
We will complete a short but informative assessment of our spiritual gifts, followed by discussion about how those gifts could be offered to God.
Facilitator: Reverend Courtney Jones
All are welcome.
Announcements
A Joyful Noise February 2024
Find all the February news at A Joyful Noise February 2024.
A Rule of Life for Lent
Courtney Jones
We will continue our discussion regarding a Rule of Life for Lent.
Thursday, February 15
1pm
Zoom: A Rule of Life for Lent
Reverend Courtney has developed a website which contains the Rule of Life materials, compiled in preparation for Lent, and as part of the Year of Discernment at Christ Church.
Rule of Life Website Christ Episcopal Church
New Bishop’s Committee Members
At Christ Church’s Annual Meeting, held on January 28, the following members were elected to the Bishop’s Committee.
BC 2-year term: Diane Guinn
Diane is a continuing BC member as she also served a 1-year term in 2023.
BC 3-year term: Tina Smiley
BC 3-year term: Tom Young
A Simple Gesture
Please bring a non-perishable food item to church this Sunday, February 4.
There is a Red Bag in the Parish Hall for your donations.
February 10 is the next date for A Simple Gesture to restock the Salvation Army Food Bank. Some items needed are meals in a can, chili, rice-a-roni, peanut butter, jelly, protein drinks, non-sugary cereal, individual coffee packets, and crackers. The need is great and your support is most appreciated.
Go and Do Likewise
Pastor Terry Kyllo, Executive Director of Paths to Understanding, has just published his latest book, Go and Do Likewise: Following Jesus into our Common Humanity, which explores Christian motivations for working with and respecting people of diverse cultures and traditions. Terry’s book is available in print, E-book, and audio book wherever books are sold.
Learn more about Terry Kyllo, his new book, and Paths to Understanding at Paths to Understanding.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 13
5:30 pm
Please come enjoy a delicious meal!
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Hosted by the Men’s Group
All are welcome.
Ash Wednesday Service
Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes
Wednesday, February 14
5pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider & Homilist: The Reverend Courtney Jones
Online Youth Confirmation Series
Youth ages 13 – 18 are invited to explore the sacrament of Confirmation with their peers from around the Diocese.
Sundays, February 4 – April 21
7:00 – 8:30 pm on Zoom
You will be preparing for confirmation with Christ Church at Cathedral Day at Saint Mark’s Cathedral on April 27. Each week there will be a different guest teacher who will lead the lesson and discussion. Facilitated small groups will provide time for conversation with peers of the same age.
More information and registration is available at Diocese of Olympia Youth Confirmation Series.
Questions? Please contact Reverend Courtney Jones.
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.
Men’s Group
The Men’s Group meets weekly on Fridays.
9:00 – 10:00 am
Parish Hall Gathering Room & Zoom.
Questions? Please contact Deacon Eric Johnson.
The Red Door Thrift Shop
Christ Church’s Red Door Thrift Shop is located at 1019 Seventh Street in Anacortes.
360-293-8027, Red Door Thrift Shop
Red Door Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10am – 3pm
Red Door Donation Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am – 1pm
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
- Val
- John
- Frank
- Lurinda & the Hill Family, sister & family of Creamy
- Roy, brother-in-law of Deacon Vicki
- John & Mary
- Charlene & Bill, sister-in-law & brother of Mary
- Craig & family, friends of Mary
- Tony, Bill, Sergei, Igor, Yaraslov, Tatiana, and Tom, Rhonda & family, friends of Jean
Pledges & Offerings
Thank you for your pledges and offerings to Christ Episcopal Church.
Your gifts may be placed in the Sunday offering, mailed to Christ Church, 1216 Seventh Street, Anacortes WA 98221, or placed in the mail drop, next to the front door of the parish hall.