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We joyfully welcome all people. regardless of age, gender, race, ability or sexual orientation into our spiritual community, and affirm the worth of all people as unique individuals loved by God.


Christ's Church Saxtons River, Vermont Located at 24 Main Street in the center of Saxtons River across from the Village Market.

ANNUAL MEETING ELECTS OFFICER, PASSES BALANCED BUDGET 

            The Annual Meeting of Christ's Church was held on Sunday, January 20 immediately following morning worship.  The meeting was called to order by Wanda Salter and opened with prayer by Interim Minister Roger Daly.

            The Annual Report was passed out and was approved by the membership.  The treasurer's report was discussed and it was pointed out that the church is in good financial shape at the moment because of the dissolution of the Hattie L. Smith trust fund and that fact that we did not have a minister's salary to pay from mid-June to November 1.  The Camp Scholarship Loan Fund was discussed because it would seem that not enough Saxtons River college students take advantage of this resource.  We will be doing more publicity as the year progresses.

            The following officers were elected for the coming year – chairman – Jane Cook, vice chairman – Elaine Bowen, clerk- Barbara Bye, treasurer – Donna Anderson and director – Roberta Geist.  More members of Micah Circle are needed to help run the church and volunteers would be welcome. 

            A Missions Committee was reactivated and will be chaired by Wanda Salter. Eric Robinson and Richard Anderson volunteered to serve on this committee.

            The meeting was held in conjunction with a lunch which was enjoyed by all.
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What’s Happening?
Updated May 5, 2013   

Message from Roberta

Greetings!!!

Here is a listing of our May Services:

This Sunday, Rev. Roger Daly will reflect on what it means that we are a part of “The Body of Christ” during the Church’s “interim time.”  His meditation, “Being the Body of Christ” is grounded in I Corinthians 12:12-27.  The congregation will also be celebrating Holy Communion.

Sunday, May 12 – “Mother’s Day.”  Rev. Ivy Merrill will be our guest minister.  As you are aware, Rev. Merrill has been a visiting pastor at Christ’s Church several times and we look forward to her visit! 

Sunday, May 19:  “Our Church in the Eyes of Faith” will be Rev. Daly’s meditation and is based on Psalms 27:1, 5, 7-9 and Mark 8:14-21.  Rev. Daly asks – “What do you ‘see’ when you look at your church?  What could it mean for us to believe in our church?”

    and…..

Sunday, May 26 – Memorial Sunday – A Day for Remembering…most especially the people who have served and died “in harm’s way” and who in

these days are in harm’s way.  Rev. Daly’s meditation will be entitled “The

Healing of Remembrance” based on John 8:56-59.

I also remind all that the Women’s Fellowship is meeting on  Thursday morning, May 9^th at 9:00 a.m. in the Dining Room Kitchen for a “Clean the Kitchen” session.  There may be a couple of small surprises along with lots of  fellowship as we work.  Following the session there will be a pizza luncheon.  Please do come and help.  Many hands can make the task much easier…and thank you.!

In the meantime, viva la Spring!!!!

Roberta Geist

5/3/13

Please note, we invite you to visit the Church Website each week for the “happenings” at our church ( http://www.christschurchsr.org/  ) and for Rev. Daly’s special messages. 

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Organizations and Activities

• Micah Circle
• Women's Fellowship
• Monday Morning Coffee
• Blue Door Lunch
• Choir
• Bell Choir
• Rhythmic Dancers
• Prayer Circle
• Micah Circle Report
  
  
Updated May 5, 2013


Articles from the Flame by Jane Cook


MARCH 2013

            The sun is bright and welcome, but winter's not over yet, and it seems we have to choose between mud or ice.  The cheerful news is that the sap's running and that, more than anything, means that winter's on its way out!

            The Women's Fellowship is meeting at Eloise Chevrier's on March 14 at 1 p.m. It's an informational meeting and a chance to catch up with each other. 

            There will be a Sugar on Snow Supper on Sunday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Dave Moore is in charge of soliciting food and helpers for the supper.  We are also hoping to sell tickets ahead of time.  Please get in touch with Dave if you can help.

            On Thursday, March 28, we will be observing Maundy Thursday by meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room for a simple supper and the Service of the Tenebrae.  The story of the Last Supper and Jesus' journey to the cross is remembered as the candles are extinguished.  We hope you will all come.

            We will celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday on March 24 with a return to the Sanctuary for the 10 a.m. service.    The service will remember the triumphal entry into Jerusalem as well as the coming passion of Jesus.

            How many years have we gathered at the Geist's for Easter Morning Sunrise?  This year the service will begin at 6 a.m. and will be followed by a breakfast for those attending.  The Easter Morning Service at the church will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature our Senior Choir and Handbell Choir.  There will be no coffee hour following the service so that you can spend time with your families.

            We have enjoyed our “togetherness” and the informality of our Winter setting in the Fellowship Room, but we love our church setting and look forward to welcoming all of you as the days lengthen.
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