Christ Episcopal Church

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The Faith Relations Committee of Sussex County Habitat
for Humanity eagerly announces:
Southern Gospel Music Concert
to benefit
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity
May 6, 2012 - 3:00 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
200 Church St., Milford, DE 19963
302-422-8466
christ.church.milford@verizon.net
Admission: "Bring a Tool(s) for use on
House Building"
hammers, screw drivers, masks etc.
Featuring Music Director
Ms. Rebecca McDaniel
& Friends
Light refreshments will be served in
Baker Hall

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Expands its Ministry
One of the basic principles of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is to perform
continuous service aimed at the spread of Christ’s kingdom. The chapter at Christ Church has been looking for ways to expand this area of ministry for some time. This August we found an opportunity that fit our limited manpower resources, when we supported the Sussex Episcopal Work Camp.
Sussex Episcopal Work Camp grew out of a ministry by St. Martha’s parish
designed to provide emergency repairs to homeowners who are unable to afford them. This effort was the brainchild and ministry of Deacon Tom McCormick, who has partnered with the Resource Conservation and Development Council of Delaware (an independent Not-for-Profit corporation) to form the camp program.
The camp, headquartered at Camp Arrowhead and supported by the Diocese of
Delaware, was originally conceived as a residential program. The idea was that people would come to camp for a five-day stay – pray together, work together, and have a little fun along the way. Most do. However, when Deacon Tom presented this idea to our Brotherhood chapter last winter the universal reaction was, “Can’t schedule a whole week, but maybe a day…” So a plot was hatched.
The Brothers Andrew reasoned that it could be of some use to the work camp
program if an extra pair of hands was provided to one of the work crews and we could all fit our on scheduling needs if no one was obligated for much more than a “workday.” Four Brothers – Chick Donovan, Jim Hickin, Mark Mundy, and Casper Posley – joined forces to provide one not so mythical manweek. The crew to which we were assigned handled three jobs that week. We covered all of the on the job time and even found some time for a little fellowship with some like minded volunteers. Deacon Tom and his staff seemed to think that the “four = one” plan was a worthwhile effort.
As for the Brothers Andrew. They must have all become Orioles fans. They said
“Wait till next year and see what we can do.”

Acolyte Ministry
Welcome Mitch Edmondson is our new Acolyte Coordinator! Mitch is teaming this important ministry as he teaches and nurtures our youth in the service of our Lord. You may see him from time to time at the altar, especially as the Acolytes light the candles for Sunday worship. Mitch's first duties began with our first annual Acolyte workshop, led by Father Jim and assisted by Deacon Dottie. Father Jim explained what is expected of an acolyte and answered questions. Together, all practiced lighting candles, processing, recessing, and each acolyte found their own vestment. Even though a large part of the training is "on the job," our acolytes will be meeting several times a year for further instruction and support.
Thank you for all that you will be doing.
Doreen Raub, Sr. Warden, Christian Formation Liaison

Lay Eucharistic Visitor

If you are hospitalized, and do not let anyone know, do not expect a visit. In order for either the priest, or a Lay Eucharistic Visitor to visit you in the hospital, we have to know you are in the hospital!” We are good, but our notification of people in the hospital by the Holy Spirit is very limited at this time. It may get better in the future, but as of now, neither I, nor any Lay Eucharistic Visitor has been notified by the Holy Spirit of any one being in the hospital.”
Fr. Jim

updated 4/13/2012