January 2008
Bob and Nancy Murdock, Editors - murmuse@comcast.net
of Christ the King Woodlawn, MD ECCTK website http://www.ecctk.org/ Previous issues |
By Nick Herbert There will be two exploratory meetings with the intent to form one or two groups - one on a weekday evening and one on Saturday morning. These initial meetings will be in the Parish Hall: Wed. 1-16-08 - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Sat. 1-16-08 - 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Please advise Nick Herbert if you plan to attend and which meeting time you prefer. |
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By Robyn and Virginia Mayfield Christmas now has come and gone! What seemed like an eternity getting here was over in a flash. Many good times happened—for instance………. On December 23rd, the evening of carols, readings and supper at St. Luke’s Church, sponsored by the Woodlawn Ecumenical Ministry (WEM), was a wonderful evening of sharing with other churches in this area both in ministry and fellowship. We hope for many more occasions like this one. Many thanks to Dr. Parham and St. Luke’s for hosting the event. Also, at the beginning of Advent, Grace Episcopal Church hosted an evening of Advent music and readings in which the choirs of the Churches in the Patapsco Valley Regional Council participated (including Christ the King’s Choir). What a wonderful way to begin the Season! Our Choir under the leadership of Dick Janes worked hard in learning a number of new anthems. There were so many, we had to hold some for next year, so come and hear them next Christmas! In spite of some set-backs with our musical instruments, the Choir sang to the Glory of God as they always do. Many thanks for the music. Beautiful Christmas decorations began to appear throughout Christ the King as Carol Gooden and Robyn and Virginia Mayfield spent many hours arranging them in the church, narthex and Reed Hall. Thank you, girls, for a job well done! Father Dunning and Father Bill brought the age-old Christmas message to us. We never tire of hearing it-over and over. Thank you to the Priests. Bea Hooper, Jane Clark, Robyn Mayfield, and Barbara Reid-Williams arranged the lovely poinsettias to complete the Christmas decorations in the Church, and Virginia Mayfield trimmed the tree. All was ready to greet our new King, a babe in a manger. The Rev . Charles Mercer, a deacon from St. Bartholomew’s Church, our mother church, consented to do a Deacon’s Mass on Christmas Day so that those not able to attend the Christmas Eve Service could celebrate the birth of our Savior. Both Christmas Eve Service and Christmas Day Service were a joy to all who attended. We thank everyone who participated, for making them special. Now we look forward to the beginning of Lent (yes, it’s just around the corner). What will you be able to do in making this a special season? We need everyone’s input! |
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By Nancy Murdock On December 30, Father Bill asked the adult group what we wanted to do for the next round of CE. Some general responses were given, and Dick Holmes said he would like us to have a round table discussion. Any topic would be okay, but he would suggest that we not try to come up with one final answer. The point would be to say what we felt about the topic, and listen to what the others said. We decided to combine Dick's suggestion with Father Bill's offer of some interesting material from the Diocese. Father Bill called a few days later to say he had found some materials for us to use in our discussions. So get ready to enjoy some fine discussions! We can look forward to some stimulating times. |
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January 6: This week your prayers are invited For all the families of Christ the King Church and all our brothers and sisters with lingering illnesses, for all those in hospital, nursing homes and those confined to their homes. Those especially in need of prayers for healing are: The Moore Family ( especially Vincent), Pyne Neepaye, Jack Burdnell, John Kingsland, Pam Monroe, Frank Hullet , Marge, Ruth Hobbes,Catherine Hammond, Chryssie Hinegardner,Jim Deaconson, June Morris, Patti Hunt, Gertrude Chambers, Virginia Mayfield, Ashley Herbert,Audrie and Jess, Cecelia, Helen, Gerri, Jason and Jeanne Peters Those recovering from surgery are: Genoro Padilla,Lolly Herbert Those in need of prayers for necessities: The safety of all our children. Keep them from all harm and temptations. for Lauren, Keith, and for Edward Gblee working in Africa. Those who have died: May they rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon them. For George and Muriel Lof and Peggy Martin. For those serving in our Armed Forces and for their families. For Chenedo Mochaa-Uchefuna and all others serving on active duty and all those serving in harm’s way. We pray for all the victims of violence and abuse and especially for the people of Africa. All the victims of war and the ongoing strife in the Middle East and around the world. Keep in your prayers our Church Officers and Vestry as they make plans to carry Christ the King Church into a new year and make the decisions for calling a new Priest. Give thanks for all God’s Blessing and especially for his great love. |
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By Lolly Herbert We attended the Ecumenical Carol Service at St. Luke's Church. It was a lovely service and then they fed us supper! And what a grand meal that was! They had made all kinds of good things to eat. It was a feast and then when we thought they could do no more, they came out with all kinds of lovely desserts. Yummy! At the service the pastor said that we should all be able to get together and celebrate our faith. That is so, so true. We did it that night and it was wonderful. In this season when we celebrate the Prince of Peace, it is only fitting that we gather in peace. This is one way that the church or churches can be a living example to the world, not only in this joyful season but in ALLseasons. It reminds me of a time when two little boys were having a knock-down fight right in front of my house. I went out and separated them and I ask them, "Do you want peace?" They both looked puzzled. But then they both said "Yes." And I said "Well, shake hands. Peace starts here; it begins with you." They did. I do not know whether they fought again somewhere else, but they never fought again in front of my house. I have no way of knowing if they got the message in their hearts. But I am willing to bet that they told their friends about the weird old lady who stopped the fight. I believe that this is the way to bring in the kingdom of peace. Each person spreads little seeds of peace whenever they have the chance. It might even (as Deacon Bruce Hanger once said) start an outbreak of peace. Wouldn't that be wonderful! |
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