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Dr. Taylor M. Hill, Pastor
941-383-8833 941-383-0401 (fax)
Web-site: www.christchurchlbk.org E-mail: info@christchurchoflbk.org
TO:
Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian U.S.A. 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34228
time of year to fast and to do works of mission to those in need. Our church provides a little devotional booklet called the Upper Room that is available as you come into our sanctuary. Perhaps you might like to read that during Lent. Also, I am listing the scripture readings that will be used in worship during the month of March. You might want to read each of those prior to worship. March 2 Matthew 17:1-9 March 9 Matthew 4:1-11 March 16 John 3:1-17 March 23 John 4:5-42 March 30 John 9:1-41 May our God walk closely with each of you in this holy season. Taylor Hill
Vision Statement: “Growing in Jesus’ Name”
Members of Session: Charlie Gorham, Clerk
Class: 2015, Burt Borgelt, Building/Grounds 2017, Patty Buck, Education/Fellowship 2015, Dick Cardin, Administration/Finance 2015, Michael Chester, Education/Fellowship 2015, Karen Gardiner, Caring Ministry 2016, Steve Himes, Worship 2016, Evey Huntington, Membership 2017, Diana Neely, Membership 2016, Ron Northington, Administration/Finance 2015, Ann Quackenbush, Membership/Involvement 2016, Trish Thaler, Worship 2017, Sandra Warren, Mission
WORDS FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear friends, It has been such a joy to welcome back our seasonal worshippers from the North. You bring to us not only increased numbers in worship and our mission for Christ, but you also bring us the richness of your experience in churches back home. I saw an interesting bumper sticker sometime back that read "We Don't Care How You Did It Up North!" Well, Christ Church does not feel that. We are very interested in how you do things in your church--things that worked well and those that did not work. Please share your ideas with us. While you are with us I hope you will become as active as your schedule permits. Perhaps God might lead you to lend a helping hand with some particular mission project or sing in our choir or help in our worship time. As we head into March it is a special time of the year leading us through the season of Lent, Holy Week, and culminating in Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. As you know Lent, like the season of Advent, preceding Christmas, is a time of preparation and self examination. Christians are encouraged to set apart time to pray and read scripture in order to have that Divine connection. Many Christians choose this
MARCH 2014 A Monthly Newsletter - Christ Church of Longboat Key VOL VIII, ISSUE III
THE GRAPEVINE
“I am the vine, you are the branches.”
COMING UP IN APRIL . . .
04/09 WED. NIGHT DINNER
04/13 PALM SUNDAY/CANTATA
04/17 MAUNDY THURSDAY
04/20 EASTER SUNDAY
04/26 FAREWELL PARTY
OFFICE HOURS
PASTOR:
Tuesday 9:00 - 4:00 & Thursday 9:00 - Noon
SECRETARY:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 - 1:30
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
03/01 Gordon Lyons 03/03 Linda Weiss 03/06 Marcia Dolan 03/06 Don Swanson 03/08 Jerry Slansky 03/10 Carolyn Pol 03/10 Sigi Schwaiger 03/16 Kathy Lee 03/16 Ruth Sheppard 03/17 Carol Falck 03/18 Jim McConnell 03/19 Al Van Iten 03/21 Bennie Dods 03/24 Jane Flower 03/25 Bob Butler 03/25 Charlie Gorham 03/26 Ginny Dreher 03/26 Cheryl Fraser 03/27 Mike Gardiner 03/27 Merlin Shirk 03/29 Ralph Hunter 03/30 Steve Himes 03/30 Mary Moss
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
03/04 Terri and Steve Himes 03/15 Mary and Hugh Moss 03/24 MaryAnn and Kirt Bopp 03/29 Barbara and Jon Grimes
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
PROJECT 5000
EVERY SUNDAY
1
2 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. WORSHIP COMMUNION 11:45 a.m. BIBLE STUDY
3 8:00 a.m. MEN’S CLUB F.H. 4:00 p.m. ADULT BIBLE - C.R.
SALE AWAY SET UP & COLLECTION
4 9:30 a.m.
WORSHIP COMM.
C.R.
1:30 p.m.
BRIDGE
5
10:00 a.m.
WOMEN’S BIBLE
STUDY - C.R.
7:00 p.m. - CHOIR
6
READING BUDDIES
7 8 8:30 - 1:30
SALE AWAY!! F.H.
9 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
WORSHIP
11:45 a.m.
BIBLE STUDY
1st Sunday in Lent
SALE AWAY CLEAN UP
10
4:00 p.m.
ADULT BIBLE - C.R.
April Grapevine
deadline
11 9:30 a.m.
EDUCATION
C.R.
1:30 p.m.
BRIDGE
12 10:00 a.m.
WBS - C.R.
5:00 p.m.
WED. NIGHT
DINNER - F.H.
7:00 p.m. - CHOIR
13 8:15 a.m. MISSION
church parking lot
1:28 p.m.
MIND YOUR MIND
Islands West
14 15
16 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. WORSHIP 11:45 - BIBLE STUDY
2nd Sunday in Lent
4:45 p.m. SINGLES ON SUNDAY
Chart House
17
2:00 p.m.
BOOK CLUB - C.R.
4:00 p.m.
ADULT BIBLE - C.R.
18
1:30 p.m.
BRIDGE
19 10:00 a.m.
WBS - C.R.
1:05 p.m.
RAYS v. ORIOLES
7:00 p.m. - CHOIR
20 9:00 a.m.
SESSION - C.R.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LBK Hist. Soc.- F.H.
READING BUDDIES
21 22
23 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
WORSHIP
11:45 - BIBLE STUDY
3rd Sunday in Lent 4:00 p.m.
CONCERT SERIES #3
30 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. WORSHIP 11:45 BIBLE STUDY 4th Sunday in Lent
24
4:00 p.m.
ADULT BIBLE - C.R.
31
4:00 p.m.
ADULT BIBLE - C.R.
25
1:30 p.m.
BRIDGE
26 10:00 a.m.
WBS - C.R.
7:00 p.m. - CHOIR
27 28
DINEAROUND
29
M.R.= Meeting
Room
C.R.= Conference
Room
F.H. = Fellowship
Hall
MARCH 2014
STATED MEETING -- JANUARY 23, 2014
The following actions were taken:
1. Michael Chester was elected President of the
corporation; Burt Borgelt, Vice President; and Charlie
Gorham was elected Clerk of Session.
2. The 2014 budget of $606,743 was adopted. To date,
total pledges are $462,000.
3. It was decided to give a love offering of $5,000 to Rev.
Bruce Porter. This amount will be included with the
free-will offerings made by our congregation.
4. Rev. Taylor Hill’s contract as Temporary Supply Pastor
was extended for the month of February. This contract
is reviewed on a month-to-month basis.
5. Elder, Steve Himes, tendered his resignation from the
session effective March 1, because he is moving out of
the area. We are grateful for Steve’s service and wish
him Godspeed.
Items of interest and information:
1. It was reported that founding member, Claire Hunter,
died December 15, 2013.
2. At her request, Cami O’Donnell’s membership in
Christ Church is withdrawn because her husband’s
illness necessitates their remaining in Connecticut.
They are now affiliated with a church in that area.
3. A new member orientation will be held February 18, at
3:30 p.m., at the home of Sally and George Rauch.
This meetings is for those who have joined Christ
Church since March 2013, and for those interested in
finding out more about membership.
4. The next meeting of Peace River Presbytery will be
held at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church on
February 27, 2014.
SESSION ACTIONS
ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger
Organization) is a faith-based Christian
organization our Church has supported for
several years. ECHO’s vision is to: “Bring
glory to God and to be a blessing to
humankind by using science and technology
to help the poor.” From its research farm and
“global village” in North Fort Myers, FL,
ECHO provides agricultural knowledge as
well as seeds for nutritious plants appropriate
to local growing conditions in poor and
remote areas around the world. Let’s look
briefly at a “miracle tree” and then at
ECHO’s geographic expansion.
The Moringa Tree. ECHO distributes
Moringa tree seeds, among many other
seeds. The Moringa is an amazingly fast-
growing tree that thrives in often difficult
growing conditions. Its leaves – often made
into tea, a powder to add to other foods, or
eaten alone – are extremely nutritious.
People lacking in nutrition find the healthful
benefits of Moringa a bright hope in the
midst of desperation.
A missionary in the Congo writes that,
working with a medical staff, she helped start
a nutrition project with the Moringa tree.
They first planted 60 Moringa seeds a few
years ago. Now with many trees, they have
trained 400 women in how to harvest and
process the leaves, adding vital nutrients for
all, particularly nursing mothers and
children.
A villager in Nigeria says his brother planted
six Moringa seeds and the trees grew 10 feet
in seven months. A doctor prescribed
Moringa tea to ill villagers, and now
everyone in the village is planting seeds from
the six original seeds – using the leaves for
tea or as a powder added to other foods. And
it is now a healthier village.
CHURCH ORCHESTRA For anyone interested in a church orchestra, please sign the sheet in our Fellowship Hall. We are interested in who is available in our congregation to see if this is a feasible endeavor. Any questions, contact Bill Buckley at 383-9402.
An ECHO staff member said: “Not only is
the Moringa one of God’s miracles, but he
allowed it to grow rapidly in some of the
poorest regions of the world.”
Geographic Expansion. Recognizing that
Florida is a long way from poor villages in
Africa and Southeast Asia, ECHO has
opened small Impact Centers to be closer to
the farmers and villages they seek to serve.
In Asia: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Opened in
2009, ECHO reaches the people of Southeast
Asia through regionally-focused agricultural
documents, seed exchanges, workshops,
research demonstrations, and a seed bank.
In East Africa: Arusha, Tanzania. This
Impact Center opened in 2012 and is
important to many of the poor in eastern and
southern Africa. The Center has developed
technology appropriate to the region, farming
demonstrations, and a seed bank. ECHO
also is researching ways to improve soil
health in sub-Saharan Africa.
West Africa: Ouagadougou, Burkian Faso.
Scheduled to open in mid-2014, this Center
will provide agricultural techniques and
resources in this very challenging area.
ECHO helps the poor farmers not only to
farm more efficiently but to farm “God’s
Way.”
Jerry Fox
Mission Committee
If you are interested in visiting the ECHO
Global Farm in North Fort Myers, Jerry
and Joyce Fox have a few passes for a free
in-depth tour of the amazing research
farm.
MISSION MATTERS - An Update on ECHO – A Mission Partner of Christ Church
A group of veterans met for lunch at the
Lazy Lobster on February 15.
Biographies and Memoirs
Our Highlighted Collection for March
We all seem to know what biographies are, a factual and detailed description or account of a person’s life. Memoirs, however, are a bit more difficult to define. While they fall within the same category as biographies, memoirs most often focus on a significant part of the author’s life. A memoir can be an eyewitness account of history, a travelogue, a recounting of behind the scenes events in the political arena or a turning point in someone’s life. Some say memoirs are written to reflect the way the authors want to remember their past.
We are fortunate to have dozens of biographies and memoirs in our Church Library, written about individuals ranging from the elite to the obscure. Some are quite funny. Many explore the impact faith has had on their subjects. Please join us this month as we display our full collection of biographies and memoirs.
Library hours are: 9:00 to noon on Sundays 8:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 NIV
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” Psalm 160:6 NIV
One of our main tasks in life is worshipping an awesome God. Meditating on his many
attributes is one way of doing it. Our God is perfect. He is faithful, loving, all-
knowing, holy, merciful, forgiving, wise. He is our Redeemer, Savior, Comforter,
Teacher and much more. Let us praise him and try our very best to emulate him
every day in all we do. Thanks be to God.
Jean Gorham
For prayer requests and/or praises, please call Holly Braun at (941) 387-7415.
Linda Wilson grew up on Long Island. Her first college degree was in Theatre and Sociology. She says she was like a gypsy. As a young person, Linda bounced around, was a hippie, then became a stage manager in a theatre group, then became a 9-to-5 worker with Southland Corp. in Pasadena, CA. However, she wanted more education, so she earned a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. About that time, she married her husband, Ted, and when discussing where to live he said, “Pick an ocean.” So, she chose this area. Linda began working in the rehab field with stroke and head injury patients, then moved to the school system to work with children who had language disorders. This led to a second Master’s Degree, and she became a Reading Specialist until retirement four years ago. Now, Linda reads several books a week, sees about five movies weekly (!!!!), studies the Bible, and also continues to work toward becoming fluent in French. She is also a wine collector and creative cook. How does she find time to ride her bike at least 100 miles per week? Linda had been looking for a really Christ-based church and nearly gave up until she came to our Open House and heard Bruce’s first sermon in our new building. She was hooked! Now, Linda is very involved in several of our Church’s activities. Evey Huntington
Before you
retire
for the evening
on Saturday,
March 8, ...
So far in our Monday Bible Study program, we have discussed these important questions:
1) Are we in the end times; the second coming of Christ? 2) What is heaven like? 3) How can we insure our eternal life? 4) Suffering, a blessing or a chastening? 5) Prayer, why don’t our prayers always get answered, or do they? 6) Forgiveness, why did Christ say, “If you don’t forgive others, I will not forgive you?” 7) The holy spirit, what is it? Do you have it?
If you have missed these studies, we hope you won’t miss any more - coming up: 8) The falsehood of judging; God is the only judge. 9) The anti-Christ and the false prophet. 10) Truth and lies about our faith; testimonials, who are we, and how did we become
Christians.
If you have Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. free, please join us in our Conference Room. We’ll be waiting for you.
In Christ, Douglas Moppert
Judith Neale and Donald Good shopped
many area churches before chosing Christ
Church. Their choice was based on the
friendly atmosphere, the many volunteer
opportunities, and one sermon by Bruce.
During the short time they have been
members, they have been very involved in
many activities.
Judith sings in our choir, and we have enjoyed
her solos. She also sings with the Anna Maria
Concert Chorus and Orchestra and has been
involved many years in community theatre
and making commercials. Judith was
performing in a cabaret in Philadelphia on
South Street when she met Donald on a blind
date. She was to wear a black trench coat and
carry a yellow rose for identification. They’ve
been married for seven years.
Donald, an engineer, has had quite a variety
of experiences in anti-missile programs, with
satellite facilities, and measuring atmospheric
conditions related to global warming. He
worked in interesting places such as Sweden,
Italy, France, and Indonesia. Donald works up
in our balcony with the sound board, and he
also made the video covering Bruce’s
retirement party.
Evey Huntington
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Due to our March Sale Away, there will NOT be a March meeting of our Women’s Club. We hope that this will allow the women of our Church to give their full efforts to volunteering at the sale.
The final meeting for the season will be April 14, the second Monday in April, at 9:30 a.m. Program to be announced at a later date in our Sunday bulletin.
Questions? Janet FitzGerald at 778-4376 or via email baxterdamonte@hotmail.com
MEN'S CLUB plans have solidified
through April. Reminder: The next first-of-the-month-Monday date (March 3) will be devoted to sharing our time supporting our Church-wide Sale Away. Those in charge of Sale Away seek extra hands to execute all sorts of preparation. The opportunity runs the spectrum from least strenuous work (sitting and sorting e.g.) to shifting cartons of goodies from rental truck to our Fellowship Hall. We'd like 20 or more of our group to join the parade. You can count on a job to suit your physical suitability. Unless you hear differently via our Sunday bulletin - 9:00 a.m. start.
As for our April meeting: Sojourning chef du jour Wiley will be teamed up with our traveling marketeer, Mike Gardiner, for a whopping breakfast joined with a chat about snaking rivers and hungry monks. That is April 7, at 8:00 for breakfast and the speaker following about 8:45. Upcoming Sunday bulletins will carry more particulars. Newcomers are always warmly greeted.
Questions: Gordon Lenci 383-4799
OUTS I D E
SOC I A L
MIND YOUR MIND!...Thursday, March 13, 1:28 - 4:28 PM We'll again play fun word games in which you'll be randomly assigned to one or two different teammates for each game. We'll keep score just for the fun of it. We'll choose a handful of these games: Categories, Famous Initials, Name Things, Abbreviations, Unscramble Six-Letter Words, Y-Words, College Mascots, lower case quiz, Words Missing Three of the Same Letters...just to name a few. Please bring a small plate of snack food to share and your own beverage. Dress is casual. Cups and ice will be provided and there's no charge. Please wear a name tag. LOCATION: The one-story Islands West beach clubhouse at 2525 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key. Use guest parking spaces and the sidewalk between the tennis court and trees to enter the clubhouse. If you'd like to join us, contact Nick Kovalakides by MARCH 9, at 773-3012 or Nkovalakides@aol.com.
WOMEN’S CLUB
BOOK CLUB
On Monday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. in our
Conference Room, we will be discussing the book,
“Thirteen Moons” by Charles Frazier. We hope to
see everyone there.
Kay and Keith Tschannen 383-2749
Please join us for bridge on Tuesdays
at 1:30 p.m. We meet in our Coffee
Bar Area and hope you will join us!
To reserve a seat, please call Evey
Huntington at 383-6844.
THIRD OF
OUR CONCERT
SERIES . . .
Sunday
March 23
4 :00 p.m.
FONDA DAVIES is Director of Music/
Ministries/Organist at Englewood
United Methodist Church, and she will
be featured on the “King of
Instruments.” Ms. Davies brings a
fresh approach to the listener with flair
and excitement, utilizing the various
resources of the organ. From
CLASSICAL to CONTEMPORARY, from
“BACH to the FUTURE,” there will be
something for everyone, and you will
leave with a new appreciation of the
mighty church organ.
A free-will offering will be accepted.
Bring your friends! This is a good way
to introduce them to our Church.
LBK HISTORIAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES #2
Thursday, March 20 7:00 p.m.
CCLBK - Fellowship Hall
- You Can’t Do History Without Natural History - To truly appreciate the history that happens in a place, you must first understand the history of that place. Join Jeff Rodgers for a sweeping talk designed to give you a broader awareness of Florida’s natural history as a unique, dynamic and ever-changing place.
Jeff is Director of Education for the South Florida Museum and Director of the Bishop Planetarium. Previously, Jeff was at the American Museum of National History in New York City.
Thank You Note quartet
sang to Pat Hase, then to
Ginny Buss and Ralph
H u n t e r a t t h e i r
Valentine lunch.
Valentine sent courtesy
of our Men’s Club of
which Ralph was a part.
Do you have your running shoes on? We
are down to the final stretch. This is your
last opportunity to clean out your excess
"stuff" and convert it into welcome funds
for our Mission’s projects. You may drop
off these goods on Monday, March 3, from
10 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. in our Fellowship
Hall. Bicycles may also be dropped off
that Tuesday through Thursday in the
morning.
We will reconfirm the dates that you
volunteered to work the week and the day
of our sale. We hope to provide a very nice
lunch for the volunteers the day of our
sale!
Help to make Sale Away a huge success.
We encourage you to tell your friends and
neighbors to shop on the 8th.
If you have any questions, please call Sue
Wertman at 447-1472 or Joyce & Jerry
Fox at 383-6024.
Singles on Sunday
(UNO’s)
All singles are welcome. You don’t need to be a member to join our fun group.
Sunday, March 16, at 4:45 p.m., we’ll meet for early bird dinner at the Chart House. Please sign up in our Fellowship Hall or contact Sally Caswell at 383-1538.
Bakery Department
Have you been wondering how you can contribute to the March Sale Away? Well, wonder no more. Guys and gals, a few minutes in your kitchen can bring in lots of “dough” for our community. Do you bake bread (especially those small loaves of fruit or nut bread), rolls, cakes, cookies, candies (remember Kit's "fantastic fudge!!!), pecan rolls, muffins, etc., etc.? How about Puppy Chow, Chex mix, tea or cocoa mixes, caramel corn or popcorn balls? How about a few sugar-free or gluten-free items? And, we would also love jams, pickles and any other condiments you might make. Just tie your favorite into a pretty plastic wrap or plastic bag, include a recipe if you’d like, and we’ll be “set to impress.”
Among the many talents in our Church, we are very aware of many good cooks. So, mark Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on your calendars to “deliver the goods” to our Fellowship Hall for a wonderful cause.
P.S. This year we're planning to offer more small packages of cookies, etc. for those who'd like to munch while they shop!
OUR CHURCH IS A FAMILY
Our members belong to Christ and to each other.
Our Church is a Source of Love: Members give one another acceptance, forgiveness, encouragement, and renewal.
Our Church offers: Encouragement, support and guidance in times of joy, change, stress, and loss.
Our Church is a Community in Action: Our members learn through Education Programs, Reading, and Bible Studies, Prayer, and Reflection.
Our Church members show their love for Christ by Serving and Offering. Is it time for you to join our Church family?
New members are welcomed in Christ Church by Profession of Faith if they have never been a member of any church, by Reaffirmation of Faith if their membership has lapsed in a previous congregation, or by Letter of Transfer. Those who are winter visitors to Florida may join with us as Affiliate Members and retain their membership up North. Please speak to our Pastor, Ann Quackenbush, Evey Huntington, or Angela Freeman at our Welcome Desk.
DO YOU DINEAROUND?
What’s the best way to socialize with people you’ve recently met or with people you’ve known for a long time? Well, if you are like most people you probably thought about the phrase “Let’s get together for dinner.”
There’s nothing better than sharing a good meal and great conversation with old friends, or with people you’ve just met. With new friends or acquaintances it’s a terrific way to get to know each other better. With longtime friends, it’s a great way to “catch up” on relationships and adventures. It doesn’t matter whether you’re single or attached, it’s the social interaction (and good food) that makes for a great evening out.
And that’s the idea behind our Christ Church Dinearound program. It’s an opportunity for people to share a meal and conversation, whether you’re a church member (new or long term), or someone thinking of joining or just interested in meeting new people. The only difference with a Dinearound program is that everyone attending contributes to the meal in some way, whether simply bringing a dish or supplying the location.
Dinearounds generally consist of 8 – 10 people. But don’t let that number stop you from volunteering to be a host or hostess. Many Dinearounds have been joint efforts with someone providing the location and someone else organizing the meal. It is also possible to be a host or hostess for a smaller or larger group, depending on space considerations. And remember, the location doesn’t need to be a formal dining room table. Sometimes, an activity/party room at a condo works great. The possibilities are endless.
Our next Dinearound is Friday, March 28. The main thing is to get involved, either as a host or hostess, or as an attendee. Then you will be able to say “YES” to the question, “Do you Dinearound?”
For more information or answers to any questions, kindly contact Patty Buck at 941-383-8357 or PattyJBuck@aol.com.
MEN’S CLUB February 3
DINEAROUNDS - January 31
GUESS WHO??
(Hint: Men’s Club
meeting )
READING BUDDIES Azareeyah Heaven, David Jean-Baptiste, and Jaiden Morris, third grade students in the Reading Buddies program, selected over 100 books for the newly created Dream Center Intermediate Level Lending Library. The manager of Books-a-Million was so impressed with the care the children took in selecting each book that he treated them all to mocha shakes at the coffee bar. It was a grand day for reading!
Beverly Sutton
10 7
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
Our Mission Extravaganza Program was a great success. We had 115 plus attendees. Everyone asked questions and were truly enthusiastic about our missions. I want to thank all who came. Representatives from nine of our supported charities brought information and discussed what they are about. They all give to many who need help, tirelessly, and with compassion. Sandy Warren
WOMEN’S CLUB FASHION SHOW
If you were wondering where all the women were on Monday, February 10, they were in our Fellowship Hall, which was transformed into a Valentine theme stage for our 3rd Annual Fashion Show featuring resort clothes from Patchington. Design 2000 Hair salon
and Mary Kay cosmetics did a wonderful job of transforming our eight models into runway beauties.
Food was generously provided by the ladies of our Church and no one left hungry. We raised a total of $1,485 for our Church missions. There were approximately 140 in attendance, and a good time was had by all. Our fashion show has become a premier event and, with many guests, we were able to promote our upcoming Sale Away and concert series. This event gets bigger every year and has grown from 75 attendees to 140 in three short years. All the women enjoyed socializing while checking out the latest in fashions worn by our very own Church members, as well as three of the young women from the Learn to Fish Recovery Center. A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s show a success!
Janet FitzGerald
The Mission Committee wants to thank the Women’s Club for supporting our missions by donating the proceeds from their wonderful fashion show. Christ Church is truly blessed that there are so many in our family who have compassion for others in
need and want to continue our Lord’s work. Sandy Warren