Coming Up at Christ Church and more

Serendipity
Two weeks ago, during the Children’s sermon at the 11 a.m. service, I used a broken plaster crucifix as an illustration. We talked about how even when things get broken, they can sometimes be put back together, and that God can do that with some of the things that happen to us. I left the crucifix on the floor where the children laid the pieces out and fit them together. After church I planned to pick them up and put them back in the box so that someday we could glue it back together. But the pieces were gone! Monday, I looked for them and found them lying on a large broken floor tile we have used for children’s sermons.  I don’t know who laid the pieces out, but it spoke to me about Jesus being broken in a broken world, letting the cross somehow begin to heal the break between heaven and earth, between us and God. So…to whoever picked up the pieces, thanks for the image.
 
Parkinsons Event
Two medical experts on Parkinsons Disease, Dr. Sarah Horn, and Dr. Pablo Coss, both with the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio will lead a free symposium at IBC Admin Building, the Community Suite 2418 Jacaman road from 9 to 12 noon. This is for patients, caregivers, family and open to anyone who would like to know more about this disease which affects more than a million people in the US. It is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in the world, right behind Alzheimer’s. It is very likely that you know or have met at least one person with the disease here in Laredo. The conference is free, and you can register using this link. https://form.jotform.com/242668965417168
 
Stewardship
In a few weeks, you will get a letter from me about giving to Christ Church. I asked that you pray and reflect about what you might be able to give to our parish next year. After 20 years at Christ Church I continue to be deeply moved by the support of this congregation. Thank you for your faithfulness in the past and for your future generosity.
 
Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26th
One of our fundraising events, which is also a lot of fun is our annual rummage sale that will take place on Saturday on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26th. We can use your stuff as soon as you can get it to the church. We can also use volunteers to help with the sale that Saturday.
New Leaven Food Ministry
This coming Saturday, October 19th we can use help with our New Leaven food program. Some of our regular volunteers must be in other places this Saturday and we can use help packing bags and helping load things into the cars. We need help from 8:45 to about 11:30 Saturday morning.

Bible Study
Our Wednesday night Bible study on the book of acts continues. This Wednesday we are starting a bit earlier at 6:45. Most weeks we begin @ 7:15 but we are ready for guests in person and online by 6:45 every Wednesday. We meet at my house 139 Kentucky Street, 78041 and you can also attend remotely via Zoom. Details for the class, and Zoom info are here. https://www.christchurchlaredo.org/adult-bible-studies.html