As I look back on the past six years, I am reminded of the number of seeds which have been sown here at Christ Church. As Christians we are asked to sow the seeds of love and to spread the gospel. My prayer is that Christ church will always sow these seeds and be the beacon to the community.
Please join us as we bid farewell to Mother Michelle and baptize Petra Elizabeth Saunders.
Readings
Genesis 25:19-34 - The Old Testament Reading
Psalm 119:105-112
Romans 8:1-11 - The New Testament Reading
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 - The Gospel
The liturgy, readings and hymns of the day can be found in the bulletin link below.
Though I am leaving, I will not cease to love you and to care about you. I will weep with you or celebrate with you at those turning-point moments, but I will do so quietly and at a distance. While my presence here will cease, the bonds of affection forged by the Spirit are deep and will not go away.
Christ church I wish you God's blessings as you make your way forward.
Announcements
We are delighted to welcome all visitors to in person worship; especially The Rev Dr Canon Dan Smith and his wife Evelyn, Petra Saunders's family and Mother's Michelle's friends.Thank you for joining us! Welcome to those people watching online. Each Sunday there are a number of people who join us on the web and we want to acknowledge how grateful we are to have you worshiping with us. If this is your first time watching us virtually, Christ Church is located in the historic downtown area in Longwood. For more information visit - www.christchurchlongwood.com.
You will find a church of warm and caring members with open arms outstretched ready to welcome you through our doors. Come as you are to worship.
Despite a few residents of Heritage Village Commons attending the meet and greet at their property, it was a wonderful morning. We sang and told the residents of our charming historic church. They were excited we came and look forward to visiting with us. Thank you to the Christ Church members who came out and happily spoke about our church.
Preparations are well on the way for Vacation Bible School July 24-28, 2023, 5:30-7:30. Information on the program can be found on the church's website and FaceBook page or you may speak with Sarah Mathews. Sign up sheets are on the notice board in the parish hall.
The 2023-2024 List of school supplies can be found at the back of the church or the parish hall and is attached below. There are only three weeks left to bring in supplies. Backpacks will again be donated by the ladies of AIM.
Dates for your calendar:
Jul 24-28 - VBS
Jul 30 - Youth Service
Jul 30 - Celestial Voices Choir of Barbados performs at St Richards - 4pm. To purchase tickets, copy and paste the link into your browser. This will take you to Eventbrite.
Aug 6 - The blessing of teachers, backpacks and school supplies.
Aug 27 - Cultural Day - See Michele Naghoon for more information.