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The Crucifer
I have a grey thumb.
Digging, planting, watering - to no avail.
My Papa, though, was a master gardener. He
wrote the definitive book on flora and fauna in
the Coastal Bend. His gardens were so mag-
nificent that after he died, several of them
were donated to the Audubon Society, and
are resources for gardeners and enthusiasts
alike to this day.
My Papa dug and planted and watered with
excellence. But he also pruned. He would
take out his pruning shears and clip his plants
at just the right time in just the right way.
Lent is pruning season.
Like the dead limbs on a tree, people develop
habits or behavior that does harm to their
lives.
In Lent, we remember the forty days Jesus
spent in the Judean desert facing temptation.
And we recall the forty years the Hebrew peo-
ple spent in the wilderness, being pruned and
trained by God. Likewise, in this season, the
Holy Spirit leads us into a type of wilderness.
There are no weddings in Lent. No baptisms.
No joyful hymns. We do not say ‘All____a’
during Lent.
For centuries, Christians from every race,
tribe, tongue, and nation have entered into
Lent in hopes that God might prune them of
unhelpful behaviors and habits, and instead
nurture healthy spiritual practices which will
strengthen their faith.
Join millions of other believers in the ob-
servance of a Holy Lent. Embrace a healthy
spiritual discipline – Bible study, service, pray-
er, worship – which strengthens your faith.
Abstain from something you enjoy as a sign of
your desire to ‘take up the cross and follow
Jesus’ (Luke 9.23).
Lent is here. Take out your pruning shears
and plant something healthy in your life.
Faithfully yours in Christ,
V o l . X I X , N o . 4
F e b r u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 1 8
Inside this issue:
The vision of Christ Church is to be recognized as a joyful,
spirit-filled community of apostles reaching out and
transforming lives for Christ.
The Newsletter of Christ Church Episcopal Tyler, Texas www.christchurchtyler.org
From the Rector:
Lent/Mbird Conference 2
Music Ministry 3
Parish Administrator 3
Calendar 4
Fellowship 5
Children / Youth 6
Clergy, Staff, Vestry 7
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“Sins I’m Giving Up for Lent: None!”
I recently did a “thought experiment” on my Facebook page. I
asked the question (to my 1000+ “friends”), “What sins are
you giving up for Lent?” In parentheses I added the qualifica-
tion, “trick question.”
I really did not think that many people would “fall for it,” or
“take the bait.” Frankly, I thought that folks would (rightly)
object to such a public display of a personal, spiritual matter.
Now I won’t list for you the various answers, but suffice to say
that folks chimed right in with a battery of sins, some of which
you could guess.
Think with me, however, about the trials which Jesus experi-
enced in that dessert of temptation in Matthew 4. Jesus was
offered three things by the Tempter: bread, power, and
health. My question for you is: are these things sinful; are
these things sins?
No! These are good things! And it’s the very same for you and
me this Lenten season. The things you are giving up: choco-
late, beer, coffee, whatever … these are not bad things. They
are not sins.
We are not called to give up sinful things for Lent; we are
called to give up sinful things all the time, every day. During
Lent, what we are called to “say no” to is good things: choco-
late, beer, bread, power, health. But the question remains,
“Why?” Why should we say “no” to these things if they are so
good?
And the answer is the same for us as it was for Jesus. God
wants us to have all of these things in abundance: chocolate,
beer, bread, power, health … but he wants to give them to us
as gifts, not as things grasped. And so you see, we’re not actu-
ally saying “no” to them; we are saying “not yet.”
See, all of these things being offered to Jesus by Satan … in
each case, the “carrot” being dangled before Jesus
was something which was already his by God’s promise.
When the devil offers bread to the famished Jesus, imagine
what was running through Jesus’ mind. “Hmmm … what
would a kingdom based on feeding miracles look like? A minis-
try of providing bread out of nothing could blaze a trail right
to the king’s throne, with throngs of followers supporting me.
Then I could finally restore the fortunes of Israel and God’s
people.” See, Satan was offering Jesus a shortcut to the King-
dom. But Jesus said “no.” By faith and the Holy Spirit – the
very same resources you and I have, by the way – Jesus deter-
mined not to grasp his kingship, but to wait for it as a gift.
Jesus understood “the logic of the gift” — that God was al-
ways going to give him the bread, the power, the health any-
way … so why grasp after it? Why do what Adam did in the
garden? Better to have a little patience and humility now, and
then receive all good things as a free gift from the giver of all
good things.
By saying no to chocolate (or whatever) in Lent I am not really
saying no to chocolate. I am saying “not now” to chocolate.
And by saying “not now” to chocolate, I am saying “yes” to
God, and I am waiting on his good gifts.
Matt Boulter, Assoc. Rector
Lent
2018 Mockingbird Conference, February 23-24 in Tyler.
Gathering at Christ Church and Bethel Bible, with a ca-
tered Stanley’s BBQ meal Friday night! Featuring John
Zahl, John Newton, and others.
Founded in 2007, Mockingbird is a ministry that seeks
to connect the Christian faith with the realities of every-
day life in fresh and down-to-earth ways.
Tickets: $50/person, $90/couple, $30/one day only,
$15/person, Friday night concert with Josh White
For complete schedule and to register:
https://www.mbirdtyler.com/
Mockingbird Conference
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Parish Administrator
Music Ministry
Christ Church maintains a Designated Account for all gifts des-
ignated for a specific use or purpose by the donor. This pro-
vides an opportunity for parishioners to support programs,
missions, or projects of particular interest in addition to their
annual support of the general operating budget. Often gifts are
given in honor of an occasion, in support of a special need, or
because a particular aspect of worship or ministry touches
someone’s heart.
Below you will find a partial list of designated giving opportuni-
ties:
Altar Guild– needs of the Altar Guild
Books of Common Prayer and Hymnals for the pews– name-
plates available
Children’s Ministries – special purchases or events for our
young ones, including VBS or E-Kids events
Choir School of East Texas—music training outreach to 3rd
through 12th grade, and college scholarships
College Ministry—ministry to college students in the Tyler area
Discretionary Fund for any specified clergy member – for help-
ing those in need
Discretionary Fund for the Poor – assistance for those in need
in our community
Library Fund – books and supplies for Christ Church library
Lift High the Cross—maintenance of our Grelling Spence build-
ing
Loaves & Fishes –Thursday evening meal for hungry folks in
our area
Memorial Garden – plants and maintenance of gardens and
grounds
Missions– outreach and service both local and abroad
Music Ministries – special purchases, special music and liturgi-
cal events or concerts
Christ Church South Capital Campaign– building of our campus
on Old Jacksonville Rd
Youth Ministries – mission trips, adventures and special events
for Jr. Hi and Sr. Hi students
Of course, the list is limited only by your imagination.
All designated checks should be written to CHRIST CHURCH or
CHRIST CHURCH—EPISCOPAL with the designation stated on
the memo line. These special gifts are deposited into a sepa-
rate account so please do not combine them with your South
Campus pledge payments or general fund pledge payments or
general contributions.
Choir School of East Texas
Will be holding auditions this spring for the next year. If you know of any
child going into the 3rd thru 5th grade that might be interested or who
would benefit from this program, please contact the either Diana Keesey
or Jeffrey Ford at 903.597.9854
Designated Giving
March 4, 2018 6:00 p.m. In the Nave
Choral Evensong with the Chancel Choir in the loft
Jeffrey Ford, conducting
Christina Harmon, organ
Music to include:
Preces and Responses – Gibson
Psalm 103:1-11 – Pye
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis – Ley
Anthem: Jesus, So Lowly – Friedell
Nursery provided
Sunday School Classes 10:00 am
Children and Youth
Infants and children to age 3 in the Nursery
Children in 4K, 5K, & 1st grade, Godly Play curriculum
Children in 2nd-4th grades, Whirl curriculum
Youth ages 5th –8th grades, RE-Form
Youth ages 9th-12th grades, Echo the Story
Youth Confirmation, 7-8th grades, Sundays, 4:30 pm, 4th
floor.
Adults
The Word of the Lord: Reading the Bible in a Year. We
uncover the Bible - book by book, from the first to the last
by exploring the stories of the Old Testament and New -
their meaning, their context, and their use to us today. In
the Ascension Room DT.
Adult Confirmation Class. Library, 3rd floor of the Grelling
Spence Bldg. DT.
Christ Church South Adults
The Four. Join us at 10:00 am for an exploration of the
four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This class
will be "team-led" by Christ Church clergy, Mr. Travis Albea,
and Mr. Tommy Davis. This class will meet in the Great Hall
of Christ Church South at 10:00 am February-May.
Weekday Christian Formation (All invited!)
Youth Ministries, Sundays, 9th-12th grades, 6:00-7:30 pm,
4th floor. Wednesdays, 5th-8th grades, 6:00-7:30 pm down-
town, 4th floor. Service Saturdays the first Saturday of eve-
ry month, 8:00 am, CCS. David Beadle,
[email protected] or 903-597-9854.
College Ministry Ian Hyde, [email protected],
903-530-2638 and Tiffany Gilliam, 903-747-2002. Men’s
Bible Study, Tuesdays, 6:00 pm at Ian’s house, 1911 Hen-
derson Dr., 75701. Morning Prayer, Fridays, 9:00-9:30 am
chapel, Christ Church downtown (women and men). Book
Club, every other Monday, 6:00 pm, at Ian’s house (women
and men).
Tuesday AM Men’s Bible Study led by Fr. David, The Reve-
lation to John, Tuesdays at 8:00 am downtown.
Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study, every Wednesday
morning at 7:15 am, Undercroft. Lectionary based, lay led
year round.
Women’s Depth Group, sponsored by St. Teresa’s Guild,
meets on the second and fourth Wednesday at 6:00 pm at
Christian Formation Weekly Calendar
Tuesday, February 13
Shrove Tuesday Pancake
Supper 5:30 pm
Wednesday, February 14
Ash Wednesday services
7:00 am/12:00 pm/6:00 pm
Thursday, February 15
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
7:00 am OC
Friday, February 16
Supper Club 6:00 pm OC
Sunday, February 18
First Sunday in Lent
Monday, February 19
Vestry Meeting 5:30 pm
Tuesday, February 20
Lenten series begins 12:00 pm
Wednesday, February 21
Paper Guild 9:00 am
Friday, February 23
Mockingbird Conference
4:00 pm
PrimeTimers 5:45 pm
Saturday, February 24
Yoga and brunch for girls
10:00 am
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Upcoming Events
DT: Downtown
CCS: Christ Church South
OC: Off Campus
Sundays
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:00 am Choir Rehearsal
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 am Christian Formation
(DT/CCS)
11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
11:05 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
(CCS)
6:00 pm EYC
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mondays
8:30 am Morning Prayer
8:50 am Staff Meeting
3:30 pm Choir School of E.T.
Tuesdays
8:00 am Tuesday AM (Men)
11:30 am Praying the Rosary
6:00 pm EfM
Wednesdays
7:15 am Men’s Bible Study
10:00 am Neighborhood Group
6:00 pm EYC
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursdays
10:30 am Women’s Bible Study
12:00 pm Holy Communion
3:30 pm Choir School of E.T.
6:00 pm Loaves & Fishes
Crucifer Newsletter Deadline
Monday, February 12 for the
February 27 issue.
Christ Church South. (Will not
meet on Ash Wednesday)
Questions? Debby Hardin,
Women’s Bible Study lead by
Fr. David The Revelation to
John, Thursdays at 10:30 am
downtown.
Fellowship and Announcements
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Please consider including the Prayer List in your daily devotions.
Meredith, Jennifer, Lisa, D’Anna, Lynda, Alan, Nancy, Kelly, Chesley W.,
Terry F., Richard, Art F., Diedre, Clyde D., George B., Betsey, Cindy, David,
V.S., Marjorie, Carolyn & Glenn, Gary, Dan, Vangie, George W., Layne N.,
Cynthia D., Gary, Slick, Mary, Fred.
The Anglican Communion, Diocese of Asante-Mampong (Ghana).
The Episcopal Church, Dioceses of W. Louisiana, W. Michigan.
Diocese of Texas, St. Andrews, St. James, Houston.
Prayer List. Please contact The Rev. Stephen Stine at 903-530-8168 or
Melissa Phillips, [email protected], or 903-597-9854, for
changes or additions.
In Our Prayers
In Memoriam
Our sympathies to the family and friends of
Glenda Sears, mother of Mark McGee,
George Walter, and
Jim Harrison, husband of Lynda Harrison.
May the souls of the departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
KIDS CORNER
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
2/18 Ethan Haan, Levi Albea,
2/28 Michael Peveto, Evie Noteware.
Welcome to new members
Carol Tilghman, Jamie Bitzenhofer,
and Samantha Hague who have
recently transferred their
memberships to Christ Church.
Baptized
Daniel Alan Noteware III,
son of Mercedes and Danny Noteware
and great grandson of Shirley Chase,
on February 11, 2018.
Supper Club
Friday, February 16, 6:00 pm
In parishioner homes. Join us for a
delicious meal and great company.
Kim Meyer, [email protected],
903-566-3448, or Stacey McKinley,
[email protected], 603-305-0129.
Lenten Teaching Series
Downtown
February 20: Love
February 27: Joy and Peace
March 6: Patience
March 13: Faithfulness & Gentleness
March 20: Kindness & Goodness
12:00 pm in the nave
Light lunch served afterwards in
the parish hall
YOU ARE INVITED!
PARISH WIDE
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE
SUPPER
Hosted by the
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
February 13, 2018
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown parish hall
$5 p/person - $15 p/family
10 & under free
Meal includes: pancakes, sausage and
beverages
February 14 | 7:00 am | 12:00 pm
6:00 pm downtown
Nursery provided at 6:00 pm service
Ash Wednesday is the first of the for-
ty days of Lent, named for the custom
of placing blessed ashes on the fore-
heads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday
services. The ashes are a sign of peni-
tence and a reminder of mortality, and
may be imposed with the sign of the
cross. Ash Wednesday is observed as a
fast in the church year.
The Christ Church Gift Shop
Open Tuesday– Thursday 10-2
New in the Gift Shop
Garden Flags
Sweet ceramics
Crosses
Wonderful scented bar soaps, foaming
soaps and candles
“Bless” tissues
Prescripture dosages
Yummy mixes
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Children’s Ministries
Youth Ministries
Weekly Schedule: Sunday Night EYC: This event is specifically for
Senior High students: 9th-12th grade.
Wednesday Night EYC: This even is specifically for
Junior High students: 5th-8th grade.
Looking Ahead:
2/14: All students join Ash Wednesday service at
Christ Church Downtown, 6 pm.
5th-12th grade.
2/24: Yoga & Brunch: Love Yourself, Love Your
Neighbor: Christ Church Downtown, 4th floor.
10 am-12 pm. 5th-8th grade girls.
Save the Date VBS 2018
Shipwrecked: Jesus Rescues
Christ Church South
June 18-21
6 pm - 8:15 pm / Dinner available at 5:30 pm
———————————-
All Saints Episcopal School
June 25-29
9 am - 12 pm
2-3 Adult volunteers are needed between June 11 & 17th
At Christ Church South to help organize materials
and create the scenery and spaces.
Contact Tina McGee with any questions :
Online registration opens soon!
Clergy and Staff
The Rt. Rev. Andrew Doyle
Bishop of the Diocese of Texas
The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison Bishop Suffragan
The Rt. Rev. Hèctor Monterroso Bishop Assistant
The Rev. David Luckenbach Rector
The Rev. Matt Boulter Associate Rector
The Rev. Stephen Stine Deacon
The Rev. Kevin Wittmayer Chaplain, All Saints, Assisting Priest
Mrs. Diana Keesey Parish Administrator
Mr. Jeffrey Ford Organist/Choirmaster
Mrs. Christina Harmon Assistant Organist
Mr. David Beadle Director of Student Ministries
Mrs. Melanie Edwards Asst. Director of Student Ministries
Mrs. Tina McGee Director of Children’s Ministries
Mr. Ian Hyde Director of University Ministries
Mrs. Tiffany Gilliam Asst. Director of University Ministries
Ms. Melissa Phillips Parish Secretary
Mrs. Lee Hensarling Communications/Membership
Mr. Robert Finney Music Leader, Christ Church South
Mr. Ledell Reed Sexton
Mr. Kendric Milton Assistant Sexton
Ms. Jennifer Ducote Office Assistant & Housekeeper
Mr. Anthony Moore Sexton, Christ Church South
Ms. Jacqueline Salas, Ms. Yessenia Salas, Ms. Yazmin Salas,
Ms. Emily Phelps, Ms. Laurel Maynard, Ms. Tamarian Britton,
Ms. Shelby Mallard Nursery
Mrs. Janine Phillips, Sr. Warden, Class of 2019
Mr. Francis Kay, Jr. Warden Downtown, Class of 2020
Mr. Tony Patterson, Jr. Warden Christ Church S., Class of 2019
Mr. Tom Ridley, Clerk
Mr. Peter Boyd Treasurer
Mr. Bill Clawater Asst. Treasurer
Mrs. Barbara Bain Class of 2018
Mr. David Buhrkuhl Class of 2018
Dr. Peyton Luckett Class of 2018
Ms. Holly Marsh Class of 2018
Mr. Hunter Rush Class of 2018
Mrs. Faye Comte Class of 2019
Mr. Jerry Head Class of 2019
Mr. John McKinley Class of 2019
Mrs. Karen Barrett Class of 2020
Mr. Tommy Davis Class of 2020
Mrs. Sherry Dunn Class of 2020
Mr. James Wynne Class of 2020
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In the event of a pastoral emergency, you may reach The Rev.
David Luckenbach, Rector, at 903-279-8777, The Rev. Matt
Boulter, at 903-944-8494, or The Rev. Stephen Stine at 903-
530-8168. You may also call the church office, 903-597-9854,
during normal business hours.
Pastoral Emergency Contacts
Sunday, February 18, First Sunday in Lent
First Reading: Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25 or 25:3-9
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:9-13
Sunday, February 25, Second Sunday in Lent
First Reading: Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 16 or 16:5-11
Second Reading: Romans 8:31-39
Gospel: Mark 8:31-38
Scripture Readings for Sunday ~ Year B Book of Common Prayer, p. 902
The Vestry
Sunday 7:30 am The Holy Eucharist Rite I / CCD
9:00 am The Holy Eucharist Rite II / CCD
10:00 am Christian Formation CCD / CCS
11:00 am The Holy Eucharist Rite I / CCD
11:05 am The Holy Eucharist Rite II / CCS
5:30 pm The Holy Eucharist Rite I / CCD
Monday 8:30 am Morning Prayer Rite II / CCD
Thursday 12:00 pm Holy Communion from 1928 Prayer Book / CCD
Please Note: The Crucifer is published twice monthly
(except July and December).
CCD: Christ Church Downtown, 118 S. Bois d’ Arc, Tyler, TX 75702 (office address)
CCS: Christ Church South, 15747 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703
If you have something you would like to see published in The Crucifer, please
contact Lee Hensarling at 903-597-9854, [email protected].
Worship Schedule
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