Weekly HigHligHts of ParisH life May 7 - 14, 2017

WELCOMEA gracious and warm welcome to everyone. We come together on this Sunday to worship God

and to discover what it means to be a person of faith in this world. We encourage you to participate fully in this service of Word and Sacrament. If you are new to Christ Church, please know that you have a place among us. If you are looking for a spiritual home, we hope that you will consider making Christ Church that home. We are here to answer any questions and to be of assistance in any way possible.

This WEEk AT ChrisT ChurCh

SUNDAY, MAY 7 8 am Crossroads Sunday (Offsite) 8 am Holy Eucharist (N) 8:30 am Nursery Care (B113) 9 am Holy Eucharist (N)* 10:10 am Rector's Forum (U) 10:10 am Sunday School (B213) 10:10 am Baptism Prep I (MH) 11:15 am Holy Eucharist (N)* 4:30 pm Concert: Light Eternal (N)MONDAY, MAY 8 8 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC) 5:30 pm Fundraising Committee (BL) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry Supervision (U) 6 pm Outreach Commission (MH) 6:30 pm Cursillo Group (FR) 7 pm ARTS (B217) 7 pm Annual Giving (B213) TUESDAY, MAY 9 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 8:30 am Parents' Day Out (B113) 8:30 am GP Garden Club (U) 9:30 am Staff Meeting (B217) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC) WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 8:30 am Parents' Day Out (B113) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC) 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist (SMC) 5:30 pm Nursery Care (B113) 6 pm Wed. @ CCGP Dinner (U)* 6:45 pm Cathechumenate (U)* 6:45 pm 1st through 5th Grade (B213) 6:45 pm Beyond (B021) 6:45 pm Dive (B023) 8:30 pm AA (LL) THURSDAY, MAY 11 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 8:30 am Parents' Day Out (B113) 10:30 am High School Pizza Lunch (LL) 11 am Parents' Day Tea (U) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC) 6:30 pm DA (B213) 7 pm Getting to Us (B217) FRIDAY, MAY 12 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 8:30 am Parents' Day Out (B113) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC) 6 pm Vestry: Leadership for Mission (U/MH) SATURDAY, MAY 13 9 am Vestry: Leadership for Mission (U/MH) 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist (N) 8 pm AA (LL)SUNDAY, MAY14 8 am Holy Eucharist (N) 8:30 am Nursery Care (B113) 9 am Holy Eucharist (N)* 10:10 am Rector's Forum (U) 10:10 am Sunday School (B213) 10:10 am Baptism Prep II (MH) 11:15 am Holy Eucharist (N)* 4 pm Nursery Care (B113) 4:30 pm Evensong (N)* 6 pm Mission Trip Prep Session II (U)*Childcare is providedLocation Abbreviations: BL - Bicknell Library CC - Children’s ChapelFL - Front Lawn FR - Family RoomLL - Lower Level MH - Miller HallN - Nave RG - Rose Garden SMC - St. Margaret’s ChapelU - Undercroft

Music at Christ Church Grosse Pointe

Light EternalSunday, May 7, 2017 | 4:30 pm

Christ Church ChoirsThe combined choirs perform John Rutter’s Requiem and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux aeterna. These works provide comfort and solace in the face of grief while reflecting on the universal symbol of illumination at all levels – spiritual, artistic, and intellectual. Freewill offering.

Rector’s Forum Sunday in the Undercroft, 10:10 –11 am.Sunday, May 7 - Conversations with the Rector

As summer approaches join Fr. Drew for this informal conversation about Christ Church and our summer opportunities.

Children Welcome! Join us when the Gospel is read and follow the procession to sit on the steps for a children’s sermon. We gather during the adult sermon for Children’s Chapel and rejoin the congregation at the peace to share Holy Communion.

Christian education for children after the service in the education wing (10:10 am to 11 am) as follows: pre-K to 1st – Godly Play (Room B216), 2nd Grade Solemn Communion Class (Room B217) and 3rd to 5th Grade Class (Room B213). All Children Welcome!

61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • 313-885-4841 • christchurchgp.org

Parish & Community Eventseaster programs

Exploring Being Disciples(by Rowan Williams) Wednesdays in Eastertide, 6:45 - 8 pm(May 3, 10, 17 and 24)Led by Rev'd Drew Van Culin In the light of the Resurrection and in final preparation for Pentecost and the renewal of our Baptismal

Covenant, we will explore together Rowan Williams insights on Christian discipleship through his book, Being Disciples. Having already reflected on fundamentals of our Christian faith and community (cf. Being Christian and Life Together) we turn now to our personal call as followers of Christ. What does this life-long journey mean? What are the tools that will help us along the way? Join Fr. Drew and the Catechumenate as we explore the call of Christ and our humble response.

For more information contact the Rev'd Drew Van Culin at dvanculin@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, x 107.

Seeking God: A Journey Through Lent and EasterThursdays, Lent through Eastertide, 9 am - 1 pm in Miller Hall(April 6, 20, May 4, 11, 18, 25)Led by Rev'd Canon Ron Spann Looking, listening or feeling the desire for an

encounter with God (or for new clarity in your relationship with God)? This workshop uses the resources of PRH Education* to show you a way to get started (or go further!) in your search by turning to your inmost being as a natural place to prepare for an encounter with God.

*Personality and Human Relationships. An international contemporary school of adult formation.

For more information contact the Rev’d Canon Ron Spann at rspann@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841 x 113.

Getting to UsThursdays in Eastertide, 9 am - 6-7:30 pm in Miller Hall(April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18)Led by Rev'd Areeta Bridgemohan The world doesn't seem to be as it should.

What are we called to be and do? Join us for 4 weeks of meditation, activity and conversation on outreach as a part of our spiritual journeys.

For more information contact the Rev’d AreetaBridgemohan at abridgemohan@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841 x 121.

Connect Thursdays Coffee Together!Thursday, May 18 at the RectoryWelcoming Christ Church MomsMonthly 9:30 - 11 am

A new ministry for moms, in the midst of raising children, has begun! Please join other moms from Christ Church for coffee and fellowship. Jessica Van Culin will host this at the rectory. This is the last Thursdays Coffee Together for the current school year.

Please RSVP to Suzanne Di Piazza at sdipiazza@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, ext. 104 if you’re interested. Thank you!

GIVE Become a Youth Mission Trip & Pilgrimage Sponsor! Sponsor a youth for our upcoming Mission Trip & Pilgrimage to Alabama and Georgia June 23-30. Attendees will spend three days

in Alabama, visiting key sites in the Civil Rights movement and walking in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. They will also travel to Koinonia Farms (Americus, GA), an intentional Christian community and farm, and the birth site of Habitat for Humanity. Please help send a Christ Church youth on this journey into the soul of America! You can sponsor the whole trip ($650) or half a trip ($325) or meals and incidentals ($150) or just a portion of the trip.

Go to www.christchurchgp.org/missiontrip to make a difference for youth that cannot afford to attend this life-changing trip!

MUSICLight Eternal Sunday, May 7 at 4:30 pm Christ Church Choirs

The combined choirs perform John Rutter’s Requiem and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux aeterna. These works provide comfort and solace in

the face of grief while reflecting on the universal symbol of illumination at all levels – spiritual, artistic, and intellectual. Freewill offering.

For more information contact Scott Hanoian at shanoian@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, x 102.

WorshipFeast of the AscensionThursday, May 25, 7 pmCombined Choirs with IncenseSolemn Holy Eucharist celebrating the ascension of Jesus to heaven. Child care is provided.

Children, Youth and Families Recognition SundaySunday, May 21, 9 am servicePlease join us to recognize all of our amazing lay volunteers, Holy Communion "Graduates," and Graduating Seniors!

61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • 313-885-4841 • christchurchgp.org

The Prayers of the PeoplePlease leave your written prayer request at our Reception Desk or contact Maryann DeAngelo at 313.885.4841 x 107, or mdeangelo@christchurchgp.org. In order to keep all our prayers for healing meaningful and current, we will keep names on the Prayer List for two weeks.

Assisting at Services:

Communion recognition

Altar Guild: 5:30 pm Karen Davenport 8 am Chris Wardwell, Sandra Walters 9 am Betsy Creedon, Margaret Woodford 11:15 am Lynnette Iannace

Eucharistic Ministers: 8 am Frank Stellingwerf 9 am Miranda Ferrara, Polly Ledyard, Mary Trost 11:15 am Susan Mills, Allan Torp, Margaret Torp

Lector: 9 am Karyn Weir 11:15 am Lynnette Iannace

Prayers: 9 am Miranda Ferrara 11:15 am Susan Mills

Verger: 9 am John Van Osdol 11:15 am Deb Miller

Acolytes: 9 am Katie Trost, Jane Van Osdol, Megan Van Osdol 11:15 am Deb Miller

Ushers: 9 am Hank Darlington, George Sutton, Blair Osborn, Dick Trost 11:15 am John Snyder, Ted McConnell

Flowers: Helen McKnight, Goody Semple

We Pray for the Church:In the Diocese of Michigan Cycle of Prayer: Trinity Church, St. Clair Shores; Grace Church, Mt. Clemens; St. Gabriel's, Consuelo, DR; Church of the Messiah, Detroit.In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for: Ndokwa (Bendel, Nigeria) The Rt. Rev'd David Obiosa.In our Parish Cycle of Prayer this week we pray for: Dave and Jean Redfield; Michael and Cynthia Reich and daughters, Joelle and Emma; Bruce and Ri Renaud; Jack and Nancy Renick; Paul and Jackie Rentenbach.We pray for those in active military service for our country: Ryan Worrell, George H. Zinn IV.We offer prayers for: Christine, Milton, Mark, Luanne, Mary Louise, Betsy, Geraldine, Wesley, Julie, Ron, Marie, Andy, Rob, Cathryn, Peg, Michele, Lorna.In Thanksgiving for the birth of: Theodore Benjamin Rajah, son of Gary and Christina Rajah.The altar flowers are given in memory of: John M. Lesesne, Howard and Gertrude Snyder.In thanksgiving for the birthday of: Christie Zinn, David Gerdis.

• New friends• Creative games• Surprising adventures

• Amazing experiments• Lip-smacking snacks• Incredible music

Please join us as Christ Church Episcopal, First English Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran, in collaborative ministry present:

First English Lutheran Church800 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods

At Maker Fun Factory, kids learn how to see evidence of God in everyday life. Our VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences for kids to see, hear, touch, and even taste! They’ll discover not only that God made them the way they are, but for a purpose too!

Send your kids on an imaginative, impacting adventure!

Registration Open May 15 - July 17

To register contact Renata at 313-884-5040, x. 22 or renata@feelc.orgClass size is limited! Cost is $40 per child. All children must be potty-trained.

Half Day (ages 3 -5)9 am - Noon

Full Day (Entering 1st-6th)9 am - 3 pm

July 31 - August 4

Congratulations to the following children who are being recognized at the 9 am Mass today.

They have spent the Sunday School year studying Baptism and Holy Communion.

Claire AshHenry Ash

Alexis BendlerElizabeth DarlingtonMichael Darlington

Max Hakim

Isaac HallAlexander Nealssohn

Collin PeabodyAddison TeacheySamuel Van CulinElizabeth Walsh

Christ Church Grosse Pointe61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • 313.885.4841 • christchurchgp.org

The Rev. Andrew Van Culin, Rector • The Rev. Vicki K. Hesse, Associate for Parish Life and Christian Formation • The Rev. Canon Ron Spann, Director, Spirituality Center • The Rev. Areeta Bridgemohan, Curate • Scott Hanoian, Director of Music and Organist • Dexter Kennedy, Assistant Organist

Suzanne Di Piazza, Director of Family Ministries • Diane Ward, Associate for Finance and Administration

Acts 2:42-47

Those who had been baptized devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Psalm 23

1 The Lord is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures * and leads me beside still waters.

3 He revives my soul * and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.

4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; * for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; * you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.

6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

1 Peter 1:17-23

It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

John 10:1-10Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

The Lessons

The fourth sunday of Easter