1 Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is rise indeed! Alleluia! Dear Friends, The days of the Easter season often are called “The Great Fifty Days of Easter.” And, indeed, here at Christ Church these days of Easter are truly great! We began this season with a glorious celebration of the Easter Vigil, followed by joyful worship on Easter Sunday. And, we continue to rejoice and give thanks for our Risen Redeemer as we move through these Great Fifty Days from Easter to Pentecost. Beginning my work with you during this joyful season has been such a blessing! I thank each and every one of you for all that you did to make our Holy Week and Easter so special and meaningful. And, of course, we are all grateful to Father Ben Badgett for leading and guiding us through those wonderful celebrations. I am also deeply grateful for all you have done to make our transition to Bowling Green and Christ Church as smooth as possible. We have felt so very welcomed! We so enjoyed the beautiful welcome basket. And, Wow! The “pounding” was just overwhelming! Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated! And as we continue on in the season of Easter, the month of May is shaping up to be full of the joy of the Risen Lord! Our confirmands have been hard at work, preparing for confirmation by Bishop White during his visit to Christ Church on May 10 th . Their work is a work of spiritual discernment that will guide them in claiming and committing to a life of faith in Christ Jesus. We all share in this very important work by praying for our confirmands and offering them words of encouragement and support. Sunday, May 17 th will be the last day of Sunday School for this academic year. On this day we will honor our high school Seniors and thank all of our teachers for all they do to help form our children and youth in lives of faith. The Great Fifty Days of Easter ends with the grand finale of Pentecost. On Pentecost, we remember and celebrate the birth of the Church. And I’m so excited about the butterfly release! Seeing these symbols of the Resurrection moving out into the world surely will be a beautiful reminder of how we are to take the good news of Easter out into the world. Yes, the Great Fifty Days are an exciting time for Christ Church—not because of activities and events, but, rather, because those activities and events offer us a myriad of opportunities to experience the risen Lord. May typically is a busy month in all our lives, but I hope that you will make a special effort to be with us so that you might be touched by God’s transforming power and love in Christ Jesus. May the joy of the Risen Redeemer be with you all in the Great Fifty Days and beyond! Judith+ The Window May 2015
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The Window
May 2009
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is rise indeed! Alleluia!
Dear Friends,
The days of the Easter season often are called “The Great Fifty Days of Easter.” And,
indeed, here at Christ Church these days of Easter are truly great! We began this season with a glorious
celebration of the Easter Vigil, followed by joyful worship on Easter Sunday. And, we continue to rejoice and give thanks
for our Risen Redeemer as we move through these Great Fifty Days from Easter to Pentecost.
Beginning my work with you during this joyful season has been such a blessing! I thank each and every one of
you for all that you did to make our Holy Week and Easter so special and meaningful. And, of course, we are all grateful
to Father Ben Badgett for leading and guiding us through those wonderful celebrations.
I am also deeply grateful for all you have done to make our transition to Bowling Green and Christ Church as
smooth as possible. We have felt so very welcomed! We so enjoyed the beautiful welcome basket. And, Wow! The
“pounding” was just overwhelming! Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated!
And as we continue on in the season of Easter, the month of May is shaping up to be full of the joy of the Risen
Lord! Our confirmands have been hard at work, preparing for confirmation by Bishop White during his visit to Christ
Church on May 10th. Their work is a work of spiritual discernment that will guide them in claiming and committing to a
life of faith in Christ Jesus. We all share in this very important work by praying for our confirmands and offering them
words of encouragement and support.
Sunday, May 17th will be the last day of Sunday School for this academic year. On this day we will honor our
high school Seniors and thank all of our teachers for all they do to help form our children and youth in lives of faith.
The Great Fifty Days of Easter ends with the grand finale of Pentecost. On Pentecost, we remember and celebrate
the birth of the Church. And I’m so excited about the butterfly release! Seeing these symbols of the Resurrection moving
out into the world surely will be a beautiful reminder of how we are to take the good news of Easter out into the world.
Yes, the Great Fifty Days are an exciting time for Christ Church—not because of activities and events, but, rather,
because those activities and events offer us a myriad of opportunities to experience the risen Lord. May typically is a busy
month in all our lives, but I hope that you will make a special effort to be with us so that you might be touched by God’s
transforming power and love in Christ Jesus.
May the joy of the Risen Redeemer be with you all in the Great Fifty Days and beyond!
Judith+
The Window
May 2015
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Light the Fire
Burn the Mortgage!
On Sunday, April 19th, after the 10 am service we
gathered in the Cloister to burn the Mortgage.
Christ Church, Bowling Green is debt free.
Thanks be to GOD!!!
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A Time for Getting Acquainted
Your Interim Rector
wants to get to know
you!
Sunday
May 3rd
9:00-9:45 am
Moore Hall
Please join Mother
Judith in Moore Hall for a time of conversation.
Bring your curiosity and questions, your hopes and
Classes on Sundays at 9 am The Bread of Angels class continues the study of theological issues and topics through works chosen collectively by members of the class. This pursuit of knowledge and enhanced awareness comes from books, mass media formats, guest speakers, and any venue appropriate to the study and understanding of Christianity and religious practices as they relate to each of us and to the broader world of our day. Poetry, music, philosophy, and novels are only a few of our resources, and we are anxious for others to join us and to bring ideas and suggestions on how we might come to a greater appreciation of the issues and topics we identify and pursue. Upcoming discussion topics include the book of James and the writings of Bishop Spong.
The class meets each Sunday morning in the Cates Lounge at 9:00 am. All are welcome: bring a cup of coffee, an inquiring mind, and an eagerness to be a part of this community within the broader Christ Episcopal Church community. We think you will find it a Joyful Community!
Study of the Psalms
Led by Ken Casey
Meets in Conference Room
9-9:45 am
The Psalms date back far into history. They have been
prayed in many different contexts in Solomon’s temple,
in exile, in the second temple, in monasteries and in
churches. Given these different times and situations,
how can we make use of them today? The class will
study the psalm appointed for the service that day and
also one other selected Psalm. The goal of the class is
to better pray using the Psalms. (This class does not
meet on the First Sunday of the month)
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Lay Visitation Ministry
The Lay Visitation Ministry is progressing in its
development. Again, this ministry is to be an adjunct and
assistance to our clergy. There are four subgroups as
noted below. If you would like to explore your giftedness
in one of these ministries, please contact the person
listed.
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS MINISTRY
These Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV’s) take the
Eucharist on a weekly basis to parishioners who are at
home or who are in a short-term or long-term care facility
The Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) at WKU is a community of students that journey together in faith and friendship. We gather weekly for worship and a
homemade dinner (Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm), for coffee and conversation, and periodically for other
fellowship and service events. All WKU students are invited to attend. You can follow us on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Episcopal-Campus-Ministry-at-WKU/165367873518176 or by searching
“Episcopal Campus Ministry at WKU” from Facebook too. For more information you can contact the church
According to Monarch Watch, each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the US and
Canada to mountains in central Mexico where they wait out the winter until conditions favor a return flight in the
spring. The monarch migration is truly one of the world’s greatest natural wonders yet it is threatened by
habitat loss at overwintering grounds in Mexico and throughout breeding areas in the US and Canada.
In an effort to better care for God’s Creation, the Garden Committee has teamed up with the Children’s Ministry
to create a Monarch Butterfly Waystation. Monarch Waystations are places that provide resources necessary
for monarch butterflies to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. For the past five years,
we have been working hard to establish the garden beds to meet the requirements for becoming an official site
on the National Registry of Monarch Butterfly Waystations. Three years ago, we completed our goal.
During Children’s Church throughout Eastertide, the children will be planting annuals and perennials to prepare
our gardens to attract the butterflies. Children should dress appropriately for digging in the dirt (May 3, 10,
17). If you would like to get involved in this important ministry, contact Laura Goodwin: [email protected]
Please join us for our
6th
Annual Pentecost Butterfly Release
May 24th
10am Worship Service
Don’t forget to wear red!
For more information or to see our name on the registry, please visit www.MonarchWatch.org
A special thanks to the Christ Episcopal Church Garden Committee: Peggy McKillip, John Parker, and
Helen Siewers.
Vacation Bible School Save the Date for our Everest adventure!
Sunday, June 14-Wednesday, June 17 Christ Episcopal Church
5-8pm Ages 3-5th Grade
At Everest VBS, kids embark on the coolest adventure of the summer! Everest VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help
faith flow into real life. Want to volunteer? Contact [email protected] for more information
Rehearsal Times Wednesdays 6:30 pm Bell Choir 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Thursdays 5:30 pm Choristers Choir (grades 2 - 8) For more information contact Ken Stein at [email protected]
Breakfast on Sundays
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew takes one Sunday of each month (usually the first Sunday). Marcia Eastin, Atha Ford, Barbara Ford, Clyde Joyce, Ann Puckett & Shelby Moore and Brenda Willoughby have also been providing breakfast on a rotation for several years. If you enjoy the breakfast, please consider volunteering to take a Sunday. It does not need to be elaborate or expensive – donut holes, OJ and milk would be just fine. And you can partner with a friend - or several friends. Please contact the Parish Administrator at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
Knitting and Crochet Ministry
The knitting and crochet ministry will take a break over the summer beginning in May. Look for an announcement sometime after Labor Day for gathering again.
If anyone has items to be blessed....prayer shawls, baby items, etc, please put them in the basket in the copy room. Please contact Mary Travelsted at 270-781-5282 or [email protected] if any questions.
Yoga Tuesdays
4:45-6:00 pm
All levels welcome
Bring a mat – wear
comfortable, loose fitting clothes No charge but donations accepted which will go to
Subtotal for Operations & Maintenance $16,765 $40,470 $183,492 22
SUPPORT TO EPISCOPAL CHURCH
All Saints Camp ($216) ($242) $1,500 -16
Theological Education $0 $0 $1,000 0
Diocesan Apportionment $8,473 $25,420 $101,688 25
Vestry Convention Expense $164 $325 $2,000 16
Subtotal for Support to Episcopal Church $8,421 $25,503 $106,188 24
TOTAL EXPENSES $67,696 $157,666 $706,469 22
NET INCOME OVER EXPENSES ($20,623) $18,020 $1,481
Vestry Minutes and Treasurer Reports are posted on the church website.
www.cecbg.com/communications
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Parish Register
New Addresses The Rev. Judith & David Reese 308 Crepe Myrtle Way Bowling Green, KY 42104 Judith Phone: 901-233-7813 The Rev. Ben Badgett Family 151 Wallace Road Memphis, TN 38117 Birthdays May 2015 05/03 James Mault
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Thursday
Noon Healing Service
Clergy The Rev. Judith Foster Reese
Interim Rector
VESTRY
2015 Susan Brotherton
Jan Funk Michelle Trawick-Sr. Warden
Skip Wirth
2016 Chris Carmichael
Janet Grider – Jr. Warden Larry McCraney
Rick Mitchell
2017 Laura Cohron
Janice Erbach Laurie Joyce-Clerk
Wayne Morin
Mark Eastin - Treasurer
Staff
Cindy Peterson - Parish Admin. Laura Goodwin - Children’s Ed Dir Karen Crabtree – Youth Director Ken Stein - Music Director Terry DeHaven - Accountant Gary Reimer - Facilities Manager
