Announcements as of Nov 6
Nov. 8th’s flowers are given in loving memory of Betty Shaw by our Altar Guild. Betty donated many times to the Guild, and loved flowers – especially yellow. Betty was a teacher who loved children, and they loved her back. Children would rush to her side after the service ended. We miss Betty, who worshipped with her arms held high in praise.
Our Monthly Hospitality Meal is Sunday, November 8, after the service. Peter Anderson will serve as chef, offering broccoli cheese soup and arugula salad. The Fosters’ 2:42 group will serve as the clean-up crew. These Sunday lunches offer warm meals and warm fellowship; come and sit with someone you would like to get to know.
Light in the World Art Show: On display now in the Parish Hall is “Out of the Depths, I Cry.” Don’t miss it! 25% of all pieces sold will benefit Christ the Redeemer Church. The show will run through December 13.
“This I Call to Mind”: An evening of musical worship will take place at the church Saturday, November 14, 6:30–8:00 p.m. by a number of people associated with our Imago Stage Company. The evening will feature original music on voice, flute, keyboard, guitar, organ, and drums by Michelle & Dar Heinze, Peter Cherry, and Ben Morse. Take home their recently produced CD, available for purchase in the Parish Hall.
Light in the World Speaker: We are honored to have artist Timothy Neill as a guest speaker. Save the date of Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. Plan to come, bring a friend, and share an evening with an accomplished artist. Tim will speak on “Painting and Restoration.” Not only is Tim a friend and regular contributor to our art shows at Christ the Redeemer, but he is also the owner of Allied Conservation in Hamilton specializing in fine art restoration. Tim is active in the local art world and his work has received multiple awards and honors. He is a Copley Artist at the Copley Society of Art in Boston, and is a member of the North Shore Arts Association in Gloucester and the Rockport Art Association.
Our next Women’s Ministry Brunch will be Saturday, November 21 at the church from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. We’ll enjoy fellowship and discuss Gratitude together. There might even be a small craft! Feel free to bring a food dish or drink to share. Your friends are welcome!
Upcoming Confirmations will be held on December 13. If you are now taking, or have taken in the past, CTR’s confirmation class and would like to be confirmed, please fill out the attached form. Thank you!
Our new Gospel Book was donated by Mark and Anne Hanchett in honor and in memory of faithful parishioners, Sally Saplin and Caleb Loring.
CTR Camera Club: CTR photographer Michael Chiusano is inviting parishioners to join a new group. The Camera Club will have regular meetings to talk about photography, share pictures, do outdoor photo walks, and work on improving our skills. If interested, email michael.chiusano@comcast.net.
Youth Ministry: When we witness infant baptisms, we vow to do “all in our power to support these persons in their life in Christ.” Here’s your opportunity to do so! We would like to fund a new part-time position for our youth ministry in the near future. Our goal is $30,000, of which we have raised $23,250 to date. We invite any of you who would like to contribute, or who have questions, to contact vestry member Peter Anderson. Donation checks to CTR for this initiative should be designated for “Youth Ministry.”