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mav1128 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:54:13 CST

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Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1 Daylight Savings Time Ends All Saints Day Baptismal Sunday AngelFood Order Deadline Sun One - St. Michael's Trick or Treat for Canned Goods Collection	2	3	4 Sr. Shepherds Luncheon 12:15	5	6	7
8 Taco Sunday! Tamale & Cheese cake sales begin	9	10	11 Veteran's Day Rememberence Day	12	13 EYC Lock-In prep for painting the church	14 Ministry Sat. 9:00-? painting of the church
15 Ministry Council Mtg. after 10:30 service	16	17 Vestry Mtg. 7pm	18 ROOTS Thanksgiving Party	19	20 Y.E.S. 96/Happening 129	21 AngelFood Distribution 8:30 am @ HCNC Yes/Happening - Camp Allen
22 Yes/Happening Camp Allen Tamale & Cheese Cake Deliveries Reese Brown's Baptism	23	24	25 Thanksgiving Eve Service 7-8pm	26 Thanksgiving Day	27	28
29 Advent Event 9:30 Angelfood Order Deadline for Dec. 1st Advent	30

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
		1	2 Sr. Shepherd's Luncheon 12:15	3 Wedding rehearsal	4 Wedding 7:00pm	5 EYC Babysitting Event 4-7pm Youth Parent Mtg.
6 Advent St David's Church Minsitries Sun One - St. Matthews 5-8:30 Taco Sundays Basket Raffle Ticket Sales Starts	7	8 Ornament Exchange Party Location: Parish Hall at CEC from 6-9pm	9	10	11	12 Bethlehem Village
13 Advent Youth Ministry Council after 10:30 service	14	15 Vestry Mtg. 7pm Vestry/Staff Christmas Party at the Hart's from 6-9pm	16 ROOTS Christmas Party 6:30-8:00pm	17	18	19 AngelFood Distribution 8:30 am @ HCNC
20 Advent Greening of the Church after 10:30 service Christmas Caroling at New Hope Nursing Ctr. from 2-4 Basket Raffle winners Announced	21	22	23	24 Christmas Eve 5:00service 10:00 Service Rite I - No music	25 Christmas Day	26
27 Sr. High Mid-winter Retreat at Camp Allen Baptismal Sunday	28	29	30	31 New Year's Eve

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
					1 New Year's Day	2
3 Sun One - TBA 5:00-8:30 Taco Sundays Baptismal Sunday	4	5	6 Epiphany	7	8	9
10 CEC Annual Mtg. and Potluck lunch. Only 1 service today at 10:00 due to the annual mtg.	11	12	13	14	15	16
17 Ice Skating	18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	19	20	21	22 Y.E.S. 97/Happening 130	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30 Angel Food Ministries
31

kidskingdom — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:21:40 CST

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Kid's Kingdom Children's Ministry

We offer several different programs in Kid's Kingdom. Our Sunday school program for children ages 3-years-old through 3rd grade takes place during the 10:30 service in our education building, which includes a performing arts room (Master Peace Theatre), arts and crafts room (Thou Art Studio) and a food and science room (Garden of Eatin').
Kid's Kingdom is based on a rotation model. Each month the children will study one Bible lesson, yet each week they will rotate to a new workshop. We hope to enhance your child's Bible knowledge through repetition, a variety of learning environments and lots of fun! We also offer seasonal events each month during the Sunday school hour.

Classes are divided by age:

3 & 4-year-olds - Little Royals

Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Knights

2nd & 3rd Grade - Crusaders

4th & 5th Grade Sunday school takes place from 9:30-10:15.

This group uses a developmentally appropriate curriculum

designed to meet the Christian formation needs of this age group.

Weekly Children’s Programs
Activity Time for 3-year-olds through 3rd graders

9:30-10:15

Sunday School for 4th and 5th graders
9:30-10:15

Children's Chapel for 3-year-olds through 3rd graders
(during the 10:30 service)
10:45-10:55

Sunday School for 3-year-olds through 3rd graders
(during the 10:30 service)

10:55-11:30

Early 2010 Sunday School Topic and Rotation Schedule
January 3 – New Year Celebration - No Regular Sunday School

January 10 – Annual Parish Meeting-No Sunday School

Gifts of the Spirit – January 17, 24, 31
The greatest gift is love. – February 7, 14, 21

February 28 – Caring and Sharing Celebration

The Lord's Prayer – March 7, 14, 21

March 28 – Spring Celebration
April 4 – Easter - No Sunday School

Jesus is alive! – April 11, 18, 25

The Ten Commandments – May 2, 9, 16

May 23 – End of Year Celebration/Pentecost Picnic

Parents

Please complete the Child Information Sheet and return it to Jennifer Cowles.

Forms are available in the Education Building hallway, in the narthex or
as an attachment at the bottom of this page.

If you have any questions or need a copy of the form, please email Jennifer at kidskingdom@cectx.org.

For any questions regarding the Children's Ministry program please contact Jennifer Cowles at kidskingdom@cectx.org.

kidskingdom — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:43:21 CST

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16 9:00 Children's Ministry Volunteer Meeting	17	18	19	20	21	22
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Dan3 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:28:19 CST

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View the CEC website at www.cectx.org.

For CEC website information and to submit website feedback, please contact Dan at dan@cectx.org or webmaster@cectx.org.

Click here for CEC website frequently asked questions.

Dan3 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:26:45 CST

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EXTENDING OUR REACH WITH CEC LENTEN TALENTS PROGRAM!
Several parishioners have already been offering ideas and services to multiply the talents
they received on Sunday! In fact, some people have already collected orders! A word of
caution: In the spirit of our stewardship theme of "extending our reach," please try to
multiply your talent, or extend your goods or services, beyond CEC, into the community of
Cedar Park or Leander or wherever you live! The idea behind the Talents program is not
so much about selling goods or services to each other; rather, to others in the community.
Doing this gives you an opportunity to tell others about Christ, about CEC, about the
CEC Youth program, about their annual 30-hour famine food drive, and about our ability
to extend our reach to feed the needy via World Vision International (http://wvi.org).

Date	Time	Group/Meeting	Venue

Dan3 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:24:23 CST

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Welcome to the Christ Episcopal Church ministries page.
Here you can find information and get involved!

Click here to return to the Christ Episcopal Church main webpage.

TonyAlvarez — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:07:42 CST

Attention Parents & Grandparents - the Junior and Senior EYC will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Saturday, December 5th from 4PM to 7PM. This is wonderful time to get some errands run or simply have a quiet dinner and movie before the holiday rush! There will be adult supervision. BE SURE TO SAVE THE DATE! If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Alvarez at 658-4945.

Tamale and Cheese Cake Sales
The Youth will be taking orders for Tamales and Cheese Cakes starting on Sunday 8Nov09 and Sunday 15Nov09. You can pick-up your orders on Sunday 22Nov09. Funds will be used for Youth Mission.

Taco Sunday
Come Hungry! The Youth will be having Breakfast Tacos on the following Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:15 during the Sunday School hour and after the 10:30 Worship Service. Money will be used for Youth Mission Trips.
Sunday 8Nov09
Sunday 6Dec09
Sunday 3Jan10

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Date	Event	Coordinator
8-Nov-09	Taco Sundays	Tish
8-Nov-09	Tamale & Cheese Cake Sales Start	Tish
13-Nov-09	Lock In	Youth Ministry Council
18-Nov-09	ROOTS Thanksgiving Party	Diana, Jennie
20-Nov-09	Y.E.S. 96/Happening 129	Tony, Barbara
22-Nov-09	Tamale & Cheese Cake Product Delivery	Tish
5-Dec-09	Baby Sitting	Barbara, Melinda
5-Dec-09	Parent's Meeting	Sarah, Melissa
6-Dec-09	St. David's Church Ministries	Brittany
6-Dec-09	Sun One, St Matthew's	Melissa
6-Dec-09	Taco Sundays	Tish
6-Dec-09	Basket Raffle Ticket Sales Start	Tish
12-Dec-09	Bethlehem Village	Cindie
13-Dec-09	Youth Ministry Council	Sarah, Melissa
16-Dec-09	ROOTS Christmas Party	Diana, Jennie
20-Dec-09	Christmas Caroling @ Nursing Home	Barbara
20-Dec-09	Basket Raffle - Winners Announced	Tish
27-Dec-09	Sr. High Midwinter	Tony, Barbara
3-Jan-10	St. David's Church Ministries
3-Jan-10	Sun One, TBA
3-Jan-10	Taco Sundays
17-Jan-10	Ice Skating
22-Jan-10	Y.E.S. 97/Happening 130
7-Feb-10	St. David's Church Ministries
7-Feb-10	Sun One, TBA
7-Feb-10	Super Bowl Party
7-Feb-10	Taco Sundays
13-Feb-10	Baby Sitting
19-Feb-10	30 Hour Famine
26-Feb-10	Intermediate/Jr. High Midwinter
1-Mar-10	Flamingo Fundraiser
7-Mar-10	St. David's Church Ministries
7-Mar-10	Sun One, TBA
7-Mar-10	Taco Sundays
21-Mar-10	Wacky Clothes Day
11-Apr-10	St. David's Church Ministries
11-Apr-10	Sun One, TBA
11-Apr-10	Taco Sundays
16-Apr-10	Lock In
18-Apr-10	Kayaking
23-Apr-10	Y.E.S. 98/Happening 131
2-May-10	St. David's Church Ministries
2-May-10	Sun One, TBA
2-May-10	Taco Sundays
8-May-10	Melissa's Graduation
14-May-10	Missionpalozza - Grant Application Due
15-May-10	Mega Garage Sale
16-May-10	Bowling
23-May-10	Kickball (or a group sport)
5-Jun-10	Amazing Race

*-May-10	Relay for Life
Need More Info	Down Home Ranch
Need More Info	Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Summer 2010 (TBA)	Missionpalozza
Talk to Mrs. Tish	6th Street Ministries
TBA	Camping

kidskingdom — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:36:31 CDT

“Rotation modeled” Sunday Schools have become very popular among churches of all denominations. Churches that use this model are reporting consistently greater attendance, improved feedback, and greater all-around excitement among children and teachers. Consequently, to help bless CEC’s Children’s Ministry with similar success, we have transitioned our program into an exciting, new rotation model. What exactly is “rotation” Sunday school and what can I do to help, you ask. Well, the rotation model works like this…

The Concept - The overall idea of the rotation model is to teach major Bible stories and concepts through kid-friendly, inter-related workshops. For 3 weeks, children will study the same Bible story. However, each week, they will rotate into a new workshop/classroom to experience the story in a unique way.

Themed Rooms - CEC has created a wonderful area for our children called Kid’s Kingdom. Children ages pre-K through 5th grade learn of God’s works and our many blessings through activities in the Master Peace Theatre (performing arts room), Thou Art Studio (craft room), and the Garden of Eatin’ (food/science room).

The Players - Sunday School Teachers/Shepherds – These individuals commit to one 3-week rotation. They attend the rotation with the same group of children each week. Shepherds lead the group in prayer, tell the selected story, and assist the children with the workshop activities. Workshop Leaders – Each workshop requires one Leader. This individual commits to three consecutive weeks for a specific lesson. The Workshop Leader is responsible for teaching and leading the children through the selected activities for their workshop, making only minor adjustments each week, based on the age group. The curriculum is established, though Leaders can modify the suggested activities or add their own.

The Benefits The repetition of stories during the rotation model helps children have a true understanding of the Bible lessons. By the second or third week of the rotation, if children say that they understand the story, they have the opportunity to help tell the story to the class. Such teaching is a great learning opportunity. Also, through the workshop rotations, children experience a variety of learning environments using crafts, performing arts, food, and science activities. Teachers benefit, as they are only required to prepare one lesson every three weeks. Overall, rotation Sunday school provides a creative and exciting environment for both children and teachers to come to know and learn about Jesus Christ. To learn more about the rotation model and its benefits, visit www.rotation.org. A great deal of thought and prayer has gone into launching the rotation Sunday school model at Christ Church. We pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us all during this very exciting time in the life of our church and our Children’s Ministry. If you would like to volunteer as a Shepherd or Workshop Leader , please fill out the attached form or contact Jennifer Cowles at kidskingdom@cectx.org.

TonyAlvarez — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:01:37 CDT

20-22 Nov – Y.E.S. & Happening, Contact Barbara A.

27-30 Dec – Senior High Midwinter Retreat, Contact Barbara A.

22-24 Jan – Y.E.S. & Happening, Contact Barbara A.

26-28 Feb – Intermediate & Jr. High Midwinter Retreat, Contact Barbara A.

23-25 Apr – Y.E.S. & Happening, Contact Barbara A.

TBA (Summer 2010) Missionpalozza

ATTENTION all 10th - 12th GRADERS
The next Happening #129 will be held at Camp Allen on November 20 - 22. The cost of this weekend is $65. The deadline for registering is November 6th or when full. If you are interested in attending as a participant or simply have any questions, please contact Tony or Barbara Alvarez at afalvarez63@hotmail.com or 986-5678. Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to attend. Through generous donation, we are able to offer scholarships to attend, so please don't let the $65 fee keep you from going!
For those of you that have already attended Happening and want more...Staff applications for the November 20 - 22 weekend are due October 1st. If you would like to attend the Happening lock-in instead...the deadline is November 13th. Be sure to get your applications in as soon as possible! You don't want to miss out!

The Happening Experience
A Happening is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Through this experience the Happening encourages participation in one's own parish and youth group. Is Christianity relevant to youth today? Can it penetrate the many areas of school life? Can it transform the world and keep up with changing times? The Happening movement thinks so. It does not propose a new type of spirituality, but provides a method through which one's spirituality may be developed, nourished, lived and shared in fellowship with Christians willing to dedicate their lives to God in an ongoing manner. The Happening movement believes that Jesus Christ has and will continue to make a difference in the world and in individual lives. Those attending Happening listen to thought-provoking and challenging talks given by members of the staff and clergy. These talks are designed to help the Happeners get to know God. After each talk, the opportunity is given for questions and discussion in small groups.

ATTENTION all 7th - 9th GRADERS
The next Y.E.S. #96 will be held at Camp Allen on November 20 - 22. The cost of this weekend is $65. The deadline for registering is November 1st or when full. If you are interested in attending as a participant or simply have any questions, please contact Tony or Barbara Alvarez at bjalvarez65@hotmail.com or 986-5678. Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to attend. Through generous donation, we are able to offer scholarships to attend, so please don't let the $65 fee keep you from going!
For those of you that have already attended Y.E.S. and would like to give back...staff applications for the November 20 -22 weekend are due October 1st. Be sure to get your applications in as soon as possible! You don't want to miss out!

What is Y.E.S.?
A Youth Encounter Spirit (Y.E.S.) weekend brings together members of the 7th-9th grade youth of the Diocese of Texas as a Christian community. The 7th-9th grade participants and adult sponsors from youth groups among the parishes and mission churches of our diocese become members of the Y.E.S. family. The focus of Y.E.S. is "on who Christ is". Y.E.S. helps foster a clearer appreciation of self, richer relationships with others and a deeper experience with Jesus. Being part of the Y.E.S. family is fun. The weekend affords a loving environment in which to enjoy the warmth of a personal relationship with our Father and His unconditional love. Y.E.S. is one of the many ways God is equipping the youth (and adults) of this diocese for service in furtherance of His eternal purposes.

Note: See the Youth page titled "Form" for all the necessary forms.

TonyAlvarez — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:23:35 CDT

Rector: Rev. Bruce Bonner
Youth Minister: Melissa Cox
Vestry Representative: Sarah Martinez

Youth Ministry Council Committee	Adult	Youth
Fund Raising	Tish	Suzie
Special Events	Melinda & Barbara	Tony, Katie, & Garrett
Communications	Travis K.	Travis H.
Diocesan Events	Tony & Barbara	Rachel
Service/Mission	Wes/Thelma	Brittany
Worship	Donna	Jonah
Parish Liaison	Sarah	Austin
Hospitality	Jenny	Garrett

Next Meeting: 13Dec09 after the 10:30 Service.

TonyAlvarez — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:04:34 CDT

Scroll down to the bottom of this page to Attachments and hit view all to see all attachments for the following events:

YES Forms
2009 YES Youth Registration form
2009 YES Youth Staff Registration form
2009 YES Adult Registration form
2009 YES Adult Staff Registration form

Happening
2009 Happening Application form
2009 Happening Lock-in Registration form
2009 Happening Staff Application form
2009 Happening Adult Application form

Mid-Winter Retreat
Mid-Winter Retreat form - Senior High (coming soon!)
Mid-Winter Retreat form - Intermediate (coming soon!)
Mid-Winter Retreat form - Junior High (coming soon!)

Summer Camp Allen
Camp Allen Summer Camper form (removed, event has passed)
Camp Allen Summer Camper Scholarship form (removed, event has passed)
Camp Allen Summer Cabin Counselor form (removed, event has passed)
Camp Allen Summer Senior Staff form (removed, event has passed)
Camp Allen Summer Resident Counselor form (removed, event has passed)

Special Events
Youth’s Christian Leadership Conference (removed, event has passed)

Missionpalooza
Information, Covenant, Consent and Release (removed, event has passed)
Form Registration form (removed, event has passed)

CEC Parent Permission form
CEC Parent Permission form

kidskingdom — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:01:46 CDT

Attached below are the 2009-10 CEC Children's Ministry Policies and Procedures. For more information about our policies at CEC, please contact Children's Ministry Coordinator, Jennifer Cowles, at kidskingdom@cectx.org.

TonyAlvarez — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:25:53 CDT

Roots is our weekly youth group gathering on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8. It is a time for fellowship- basketball, football, pingpong etc. as well as other group games- a bible study/teaching and then we finish off eating dessert and have a short prayer before we go about the rest of our week. Roots is incredibly laid back and is a time to enjoy hanging out with each other and share the love of Christ. Its a nice break from our hectic week full of sports, band, school, homework etc. to gather with our brothers and sisters in Christ to have some fun and learn about our Lord.

alcallaway — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:28:12 CDT

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 32 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has spread to the Central Texas area with a distribution site at Hill Country Nazarene Church (HCNC) on Bagdad Road in Cedar Park. Because we see the enormous ministry potential of AFM, CEC is partnering with HCNC.

Blessings by the box -- Angel Food’s groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month’s menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $50. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.

Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month.

AngelFood is now offering Senior Boxes. These boxes include 10 different individual pre-cooked nutritious meals. Each meal has no added sodium, is low in fat, and is nutritionally balanced for seniors with 3 oz. of protein, two vegetables or fruit, and a starch.

Now Allergen Free !!! Angelfood has a box that addresses those diets that eliminate allergic reactions. The food is processed to eliminate the eight top serious allergens: Peanuts, Soybeans, Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacea, Tree Nuts and Gluten (wheat, rye and barley). Great for children and adults! SEE WHAT'S OFFERED BY GOING TO THE ORDER FORM.
All the food is all the same high quality one would purchase at a grocery store. There are no secondhand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.

Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can purchase, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries, like most all other retail grocery stores, also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system.

How the Program works -- Food sales and distribution are handled by church host sites such as Hill Country Nazarene Church. Currently CEC is partnering with Hill Country Nazarene Church to deliver this program to CEC and needy families in our area.

Orders are submitted online (see link below) each month. These orders are then turned in to the Angel Food main office in Monroe, Georgia.
Orders go in early in the month and food boxes arrive at the end of the month. Order distribution dates are shown on the website and on the order form. All food boxs are distributed at Hill Country Nazarene Church at 1750 Bagdad Rd 1.5 miles east of FM1431 from 8:30 AM- 9:30 AM.

View the Angel Food Menu and Order Form page.

CEC Ministry Opportunities:

Provide low cost groceries to cut monthly food budget and use the difference to pay off other debts with the goal of being personally DEBT FREE.
Donate food to needy families especially during the summer months when kids don’t have reduced or free lunch from school. See the order form to DONATE A BOX.
Stock our FOOD MINISTRY PANTRY to have food to cook for the sick and infirmed.
Give needed items to HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY MINISTRY for secondary distribution.

kidskingdom — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:04:53 CDT

VBA WAS A LOT OF FUN!
35 children
15 jr. helpers
43 volunteers
4 nights
100 canned goods collected and donated to Hill Country Community Ministries
$200 collected and donated to the Diocesan Hurricane Ike Relief Fund

THANKS TO OUR GREAT TEAM OF
CONSTRUCTION ZONE VBA VOLUNTEERS!

cecwomen@cectx.org — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:53:28 CDT

TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THIS PAGE:

1. What is WOMAN 2 WOMAN (W2W)?
2. Bible Study To Begin APRIL 22ND 2009 @ 6:30PM
3. JOIN YOUR PASSION GROUP!!
LINK TO THE W2W BLOG
3. WOMEN OF FAITH - August 21st - 22nd 2009 in Dallas

WHAT IS WOMAN 2 WOMAN (W2W)?

Welcome to W2W - Woman to Woman... The Women's Ministry... A ministry to women... for women... about women... growing in friendships and our relationships to Christ!

Each of us has a little bit of Martha in us and a little bit of Mary in us. Both parts are necessary in our lives, yet many times we can be so busy that we become way too much like Martha and not enough like Mary. This causes us to become off balance in our lives. In Luke 10:38-42 Christ encourages us to "choose the better part" which is exactly what Mary chose. Let us be sure to take the time to choose the better part and sit at the feet of Jesus each day and soak in His love and blessings as we immerse ourselves in His Word. If you are feeling a bit out of balance take a moment to breath, take a moment to sit at our Lord Jesus' feet and be renewed in every area of your life. Join us for the Bible studies and fellowship events and draw closer to the woman here at Christ Church, and most importantly draw closer to our Lord.
What is Woman 2 Woman in Christ (W2W)?
W2Woffers an assortment of activities for women to aid in your ability to grow in your faith and your walk with Christ. We know that each Woman of CEC is longing for fresh, fun and Christ centered relationships, and want to find ways to connect with other women. W2W is a slightly new approach to our women's ministry. We are casting a new vision for reaching and connecting with the women in church. We want it to be fun as well as fulfilling, where you can giggle and grow. Where you grow spiritually and emotionally and live with purpose and passion for Christ!
The LOGO Above:
When you see the LOGO above or “W2W”, (Woman 2 Woman In Christ) it will signify that there is an announcement or information , things that we will be offering for you, informing you of, and inviting you to join in, and feel free to invite your friends to join us here at CEC. So… when you see it, look for what is happening and come!
What will Woman 2 Woman In Christ be offering?
We will be offering Christian book studies, Bible studies, Days of Prayer, Retreats, In-Reach and Out-Reach. Our prayer is that you will find our Christ centered gatherings relevant, relational and welcoming, a place that meets you right where you are. W2W centers on bringing women together in a casual, fun setting so that you can meet new friends, and a place where you are comfortable bringing old friends.
Who is on the W2W Ministry Team?
Barbara Alvarez, Kathryn Bonner, Polly Enders, Christine Luchini and Bonny Moneyhun. Feel free to ask any one of us about what activities are coming up, and take the time to get to know us we want to get to know you! We are thrilled at the privilege to serve you in this ministry. Our prayer is that you will find ways to grow in Christ, serve Christ, and grow closer in friendships all the while.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
The study of DANIEL
beginning on Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 @ 7:00pm
Fellowship and Friendship time at 6:30pm

Beth Moore: DANIEL: "Lives of Integrity - Words of Prophecy"

Bible Study Description
BODLY LIVE IN OUR MODERN-DAY BABYLON WITHOUT FALLING PREY TO ITS ALLURE...
Just as the prohpet Daniel faced unbelievable pressure to compromise his faith in a hostile culture and was constantly confronted by temptations and threats, today's believers face similar trials.
This 12 session study, unique from Beth's previous Bible studies, falls in tow parts.
The first portion, from Daniel is chapters 1-6, dealing with Daniel's life as he faced the kind of pressures and temptations Christians encounter today. Daniel models how to develop enduring integrity in an enticing world.
The second portion, chapters 7-12, explores thrilling prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Christ.

Wednesday nights - Bible studies start at 7:00pm

Come join us on Wednesday nights just before the Bible studies starts for fellowship @ 6:30, we know you will grow closer to Christ and each other as you enjoy the love, the fun, the fellowship and the faithful living!

-PASSION GROUPS HAVE BEEN FORMED! -

"WE HAVE DISCOVERED YOUR CREATIVE PASSIONS FOR CHRIST"

Jesus said, "'Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.'
This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: 'Love others as well as you love yourself.'
These two commands are pegs; everything in God's Law and the Prophets hangs from them."
Matthew 22:37

The W2W sisters presented two retreats the Spring of 2009! The two retreats were designed to encourage you during this season of the "Passion". Our prayer was answered! We prayed that through these two retreats we each discover our unique and creative God-given passions, while we bond with other women at the retreats with similar passions!

Our Creator has fashioned you with dreams, passions and exceptional gifts that are within your heart, and once you begin to discover them your life becomes transformed as you experience a fresh awareness of yourself and of others within the body of Christ here at CEC!

As we discovered each of our passions, it then led us into Christ centered and spirit filled small groups where each woman with similar passions are able to unite as they share the same passions! As we grow, learn, share, and support each other in these “Passions Groups” they will then direct us all to minister Christ to each other, our CEC family, our youth, and community. Our desire is that we discover, embrace, grow and cultivate as a body of women learning how to use our passions to shine the love of Christ throughout.

Please prayerfully consider joining one of the following PASSIONS GROUPS and get connected!

THE GROUPS THAT HAVE BEEN FORMED ARE

MUSIC
ART
CRAFTS
PHOTOGRAPY
WRITING
OUTDOOR

TAKE TIME AND JOIN ONE OF THE GROUPS
Use your God-given gifts our Lord has placed within you – Let's embark upon the journey together taking steps toward the exciting discovery and making use of your special gifts and passions!

JOIN ANY OF THE ABOVE GROUPS AND MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME,
USE YOUR CREATIVE PASSIONS FOR CHRIST!

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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN LADIES...
READY TO MAKE YOUR PILGRIMAGE TO WOMEN OF FAITH?!
Mark your calendars now for August 21st & 22nd 2009

CEC Ladies,
Each of you are invited to join us as we travel to Dallas Texas for a wonderful two day journey to experience renewal, fun, fellowship and inspiration from the incredibly gifted women of Women of Faith! This is an annual event in which we have so much fun! Every time we go we are strengthened in our walk with Jesus, and in our personal relationships to one another. Join in the journey! Sign up sheets will be availale on the sidewalk in front of the church.
This event is a mix of laughter, music, stories of faith, praising, and watching incredible actors depict inspirational drama.

"The Lord's love never ends; His mercies never stop. They are new every morning..."
Lamentations 2:22-23

You can expect to see: Nicole C. Mullen, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa (the American Idol finalist) Sandi Patty,
Lisa Whelchel (from TV's "The Facts of Life") Sheila Walsh, Patsy Clairmont, Marylyn Meberg, Luci Swondoll and so many more!

THE COST IS $79.00 per person, this includes both days of the conference and boxed meals for lunch both days.
This cost does NOT include our hotel and other meals. We will let you know the additional cost of that as we determine what hotel we will be staying in.

Join us, we know you will be so glad that you did!

kidskingdom — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:03:36 CDT

		Vacation Bible Adventure Truth Seekers Diggin' God's Word Christ Episcopal Church 2007
	Little Diggers	Voyagers
	Explorers	Pathfinders

DavidEnders — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:12:56 CST

The Trumpet is CEC's monthly newsletter featuring news and features of general interest to the Christ Episcopal Church community and often includes a column from our rector, the Rev. Bruce Bonner.

Click here to view The Trumpet.

For information on The Trumpet or to submit content, email trumpet@cectx.org.

The Trumpet is published the first Sunday of every month.

Deadline for submitting articles or information for publication in The Trumpet is the Wednesday immediately preceeding the first Sunday of the month.
In January/February Trumpet:
• A Little Animal Labradoodle-ology! ... (Rev. Bruce Bonner, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, shares his thoughts on puppies, potty training and paradise -- not necessarily in that order.)

• God is in the details... (by Jennifer Cowles -- Jennifer shares her amazing Epiphany story torn from the pages of a magazine -- literally. Worried? Confused? All you have to do is ask.)

• Resolutions and Revelations ...(by Fran Hart -- Fran shares tips on your spiritual makeover)

• CEC positioned for new growth...(by David Enders -- A report on the 2009 CEC Annual Meeting)

• A New Ministry ...(by Fran Hart -- A new online Bible Study ministry broadens CEC outreach)

Dan3 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:30:16 CST

You can go to the links listed below for more information on the following subjects:

R. O. O. T. S. page and get information on our Wednesday night Youth Group Meeting.

CEC Youth Parish Events page and get information on upcoming Parish events.

CEC Youth Diocesan Events page and get Information on Y. E. S., Happening, Mid-Winter Retreat, Summer Camp at Camp Allen, etc...

CEC Youth Form page and get forms for Diocesan and Parish events.

Youth Ministry Council page and get information on the Counsil and Committees

TonyAlvarez — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:41:28 CST

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