The
Church-A-Gram
is a monthly publication of Christ Church intended to keep members, neighbors, and friends fully informed of our ministry, program and activities.
Activities listed are open to anyone wishing to attend. Some activities require registration by calling the church office(610) 352-1610,or the completion of a registration form which needs to be returned to the church office prior to the event.
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Monthly Newsletter - MAY 2008
Sunday - May 11
FESTIVAL OF
THE CHRISTIAN HOME
Special Recognition to all Women in attendance.
Come Worship as a Family !
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Sunday - May 11New Members
Received at
10:30 AM Service
Don’t Miss This Special Day !!
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IT’S IN THE AIR . . . we can feel it everywhere we go . . . the spirit of Spring and new life. It makes each Sunday exciting as we celebrate the goodness of God . . . and catch His Spirit moving among us. Let us make the most of each Lord’s Day this month as we gather for worship.
FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED to worship together on May 11 when we observe The Festival of The Christian Home. There is something to be said for following the old custom of filling the ‘Family Pew’. We hope several generations from each family will be present for either the 8:15 or 10:30 AM service. The family circle could include parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, children, nieces, nephews, and more. Let’s celebrate the day by inviting relatives to be with us and extend a warm Christ Church welcome.
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OUR SPECIAL MINISTRY
to adults and children HIV positive
or living with AIDS is called
FEAST INCARNATE
We are responsible for serving the meal to more
than 100 people
TUESDAY - MAY 13
Donors are needed to help with the expense of
the meal. $225 covers the entire cost.
A special offering plate will be in the Gathering Place Sunday, May 4 &11 to receive donations.
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INCLUDED IN YOUR offering packet this month is a special envelope for use on Memorial Day weekend. It has been placed for folks wishing to remember a loved one by making a contribution to our Memorial Fund. Across the years many of our members have found this a fitting way to mark the passing of a family member or friend. It is a means of perpetuating their witness for the Christian faith and expressing thanks to God for the gift of eternal life. Each contribution is properly recorded and makes possible resources for doing the Lord’s work not included in our budget. We are most grateful to those who use this special envelope at this time of year.
WITH THE INCREASE in attendance at both services on Sunday you may welcome knowing parking is permissible in front of the
church on Walnut St. and in front of Stonehurst Court Apartments as well. If the parking lot is full please do not hesitate to use this on-street option for parking.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT . . . this will be the 15th year for our Summer Day Camp. Each year the program expands 
and changes in an attempt to provide a meaningful ministry to families in our community. The dates are set for June 16 thru Aug. 8. Registration brochures are now available and small groups are filling up fast. If you have a child in your home who’d like to attend camp, or if you have a neighbor, co-worker, or friend with children ages 5 - 14 . . . spread the word. Registration brochures may be requested by calling the Camp Office at 610-352-7037.****************************************
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE
UPPER DARBY
FOOD CENTER
Help Us Feed Those Who Need Food In Our Community !
Item of The Month:
Canned Meats
(Beef Stew, Corned Beef Hash, Spam, Tuna)
( please check expiration dates before placing in the special box in the Gathering Place)
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HUNDREDS OF HOURS in volunteer service are given to the ministry of Christ Church every week. Thanks to the willing hands of members and friends a variety of tasks are undertaken. . . some of them saving the congregation significant dollars. A good many of our volunteers serve sight unseen . . . washing and ironing robes, folding bulletins, stuffing envelopes or assisting with mailings, delivering flowers, weeding flower beds, shoveling snow, answering telephones, working in the kitchen, helping with the Food Center or Feast Incarnate . . . and much more. More than half of the membership of Christ Church is involved in one or more volunteer activities each year. Thank you . . . thank you . . . thank you to every one of you.
SAVE THE DATE . . .
TIE A STRING ON YOUR FINGER
. . . CIRCLE THE DAY ON YOUR
CALENDAR . . .
5TH Annual Silent Auction & Dinner
in support of our Outreach Corp.
will be SUNDAY - OCT. 19
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HOSPITALITY DONORS NEEDEDOnly a few dates remain available for sponsoring Hospitality Dates in 2008.
They are: July 27, Aug. 3, Nov. 23,
Dec. 14, 21, 28
$15 pays for the supplies needed for each Sunday. Please call the
church office (610-352-1610) to sponsor one of the above dates. Thank you.
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PASTOR DAVID AND OTHERS from Christ Church will be visiting the Holy Land, May 12-25.
They will be walking in the footsteps of Jesus for a two week period. Please keep them in your prayers.
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MAY IS BABY MANNA MONTH
For the 8th year the Philadelphia Food Bank has requested our support for their special effort to assist babies born to mothers
living in poverty. The Food Bank’s Baba Manna program makes possible infant formula and baby food for those in need in the 
five country area.
During the month of May we are encouraging members and friends to take an empty baby food jar from the display in the Gathering Place and fill it with loose change or other form of donation (cash or check payable to Christ Church). We request all jars be returned by Sunday, May 25. Monies collected will be forwarded to the Food Bank and food purchased will be distributed through 800 feeding agencies that are part of the Food Bank network
More than 1000 infants are born into poverty each month in the Delaware Valley. Your return of a baby food jar will help ensure that babies receive the proper nutrition they need. Most babies born into poverty are cared for by someone other than their mother.
SHARE
Does your grocery bill keep getting higher and higher ?
Do you wish you could find a way to cut food expense ?
For 2 hours of community service / month and $19, you can get groceries worth
$35-40. The next order will be April 7.
Check out the information about the SHARE food program on the Parish Nurse’s bulletin board
or talk with Penny Bouma or Carol Dukes.
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SOMETHING NEW FOR ALL AGES !A
COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT
is soon to begin.
Plant vegetables, herbs, flowers to enjoy at home !
We have located a space in the area to be used as a community garden. If you would love to get your hands in the dirt again or help someone discover their inner gardener, please call the Parish Nurse for more info- 610-352-7008.
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ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Sundays, June 1, 8, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug. 5, 10, 17, 24, 31
Please call the church office (610-352-1610) for information on how you
can make possible flowers for a Sunday or two. Thank you.
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ROOF LOAN FUND REPORT 
AMOUNT BORROWED $55,000
AMOUNT RECEIVED
SINCE JANUARY 2004 $41,115
TOTAL STILL NEEDED
TO REPAY LOAN $13,885
Your use of the monthly red-bordered special envelope is
appreciated in order for us toreach our goal.
Thank you for your contributions.
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A SPECIAL BRUNCH
- 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
- 25th Wedding Anniversary CelebrationSUNDAY - JUNE 1
following the second service
hosted by Cheryl Gunter & Paul Rabe.
Use the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex
so they know how many will be coming and can purchase food.
(or call the church office , 610-352-1610, and your name will be added)
- No Donation for this Brunch . . . We are invited guests -
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MANY PEOPLE APPRECIATE BEING NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AT THE TIME OF A MEMBERS DEATH, OR RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM CHRIST CHURCH IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER THAN THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.
IF YOU HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE SHARE IT WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE. IT WILL BE USED ONLY FOR INFORMATION FROM CHRIST CHURCH.
PLEASE SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO OUR EMAIL ADDRESS: clcud@libertynet.org
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WE KNOW OF at least five members of Christ Church who would like to be in worship on Sunday but lack transportation. It would mean much to them if someone would provide a ride from time to time. If you would be willing to give someone such a gift please call the church office. The number is 610-352-1610.
MARK THE DATE . . . The Church Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, July 19. Once again we will be returning to the nearby Garrett-Williamson Foundation to enjoy the use of their swimming pool and shaded picnic grove. Chris Hart has offered to coordinate this annual event much enjoyed by a good number of people. If you’d be interested in giving Chris a helping hand, give him a call at 610-446-2668.CHRIST CHURCH
in partnership with
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
is helping
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
build a house in Chester.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
SATURDAY - APRIL 26 - 8 AM
to clean up and prepare site for construction
Call Carol Dukes (610-449-6338)
for more information or to lend a hand
Special Fund Raising Effort For This Project :
4 Phillies Tickets to be raffled
July 27 for August 5th game vs. Florida Marlins !
Raffle: $5/tix or 5 for $20
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CRAFTY SISTERS
invite all who knit, crochet, needlepoint, or do other hand workto join us on
THURSDAYS 9:00 TO 10:30 AM
Bring your project, Share your knowledge,
Learn a new craft, and enjoy the fellowship.
For more information call Penny Bouma at 610-352-7008
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EACH SUNDAY IN 2008
we need to receive
$6,042
in offerings to meet our budget.
Your faithful support with your offering envelopes and special gifts makes it
possible for us to do the Lord’s work.
Thank you for sending your offerings in the mail on the Sundays you cannot
be present.
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SAVE YOUR ACME RECEIPT TAPES THEY CAN BENEFIT CHRIST CHURCH !
Acme stores will return to Christ Church 1% of the total on receipt tapes.
Please collect as many as you can and place them in the Acme bag
on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
WE OWE A HUGE thank you to the good people who bring Acme receipts to church and deposit them in the bag next to the bulletin board in the narthex. Christ Church received more than $1,000 a year through this special ‘give back’ to the community program at Acme. Thank you . . . thank you . . . thank you.
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