The Middle School Fall Retreat is October 15-17 at Sky Ranch in Van, TX. Register today for fun & games, hang out with friends and grow closer to God.

Who

• Middle School, 6th, 7th and 8th Graders

Where

• Sky Ranch in Van, TX

Dates

• Fri., Oct. 15 (check in at church at 5:30 p.m.)
• Sun., Oct. 17 (arrive at church at 1 p.m.)

Cost

• $140 by Sept. 20
• $170 after Sept. 20

Contact

• Pam Coghlan at 214-291-5019
• Email Us

Related

• Youth Ministry Presents All Praise
• Fall 2010 Youth Ministry Calendar

The Youth Ministry of Christ Church presents three exciting worship opportunities called All Praise for our students and their friends. This will be a celebration time of praise and worship led by  Josh Havens & The Afters, with Fr. Clint Kerley. Students are encouraged to bring their friends!

Three Sundays:
September 12
October 3
November 21
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Christ Church Plano
Archgate Youth Praise Center (upstairs)
4550 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024

Map/Directions

5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

• Sat, September 11, 2010
• 8:00 a.m. – 1 mile walk/run
• 8:30 a.m. – 5K walk/run
• Chip-timed
• USATF Certified Course
• Logistics by Luke’s Locker
• Host: Christ Church Plano
• Proceeds benefit Casas Hogares to build an orphan home in Peru.
• $500 in gift card drawings.

Location

• Christ Church Plano
  4550 Legacy Drive
  Plano, Texas 75024
  972-618-0222
  [ View Course Map ]

Awards

1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards by age group for 5K (male & female). Overall 1st place for 5K & 1 mile (male & female), top dog, top stroller. 5K participants must wear a chip to be eligible for awards. No award duplications.
Age groups:
Kids-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Sleep In

The sleep-in option allows registrants to sit out while helping us move forward. Sleep-in participants will receive a Roof Dog Run t-shirt and an event packet. No excuses, no worries, and every dollar makes a significant impact toward building a new orphan home:

• $25 to supply a block
• $50 to furnish a window
• $100 to install a door
• $250 to build a wall
• $500 to lay down a floor
• $1,000 to provide a bathroom
• $2,000 to provide a bedroom

Entry Fees

All entrants registered by Aug. 29 receive a Roof Dog Run t-shirt; afterwards while supplies last. For children 5 & under: no registration fee, t-shirts $5.

Event Packet Pickup

Roof Dog?

Since 2005, the annual Roof Dog Run has been held by Roof Dogs from the Plano area as a fun family event which raises funds to benefit orphaned children in Peru and raise awareness for international needs. In Arequipa, some dogs
actually live on the rooftops of their owners' homes, serving as protectors over their family's household.

Inspired by the canines, a group of missionaries from Christ Church Plano adopted the name for themselves as a way of expressing their love and desire to protect the children of Casas Hogares children's homes. Casa Hogar San Jose and Casa Hogar Sagrada Familia are the homes of orphaned children ranging in age from 3 to 18. The Roof Dogs visit the orphanages annually and continue to be moved by the gentle spirit that these children exhibit.

All proceeds from the Roof Dog Run contribute to the Casas Hogares to build a new orphanage. The Casas Hogares provides shelter, food, clothing, and other daily necessities; as well as giving a hope for the future to children who have been abused, abandoned and neglected.

Our Platinum Sponsors

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September 19, after each Sunday worship service, we invite you to stop by Fellowship Hall to explore ways to serve at Christ Church, serve from Christ Church and serve in the world.

Meet representatives from the 30 different ministries and organizations to learn about exciting places where your gifts and talents can be used.

At Christ Church

• The Bookstore
• Children’s Ministry
• Communications – Bulletin volunteers, Technical support volunteers
• Congregational Care – LEM II, Memorial Service Hospitality, Prayer Ministry
• Operations – Receptionist, Parking, AV, Adopt a Highway
• Worship Ministry – Greeters, Ushers, Chalice Bearers, Acolytes, Altar Guild
• Youth Ministry – Middle School Youth, High School Youth

From Christ Church

• Allen Community Outreach
• Assistance Center of Collin County
• Bright Elementary, Frisco
• CITY House
• Christ Church Crafters
• Collin County Adult Literacy Council
• Collin County Adult Medical Clinic
• Crossroad Bible Institute
• EQUIP
• Heroes on the Water
• Minnie’s Food Pantry
• Plain-O-Helpers
• Plano Community Home East
• Plano Community Home West
• Real Options for Women
• Samaritan Inn
• The Mission
• Transitional Resource Action Center

In the World

• Casas Hogares
• Christ Church Missionaries
• Guatemala Stove Mission
• HELPS International Medical Mission
• Threads of Hope

Related

• Gifts with a Purpose
• Opportunities to Serve

Upon completion of their VBS program, Fr. Sergio Diaz of Iglesia San Miguel in Fort Worth took a moment to express thanks for our Children’s Ministry’s support of donated VBS material. Below is the letter he sent.

July 9, 2010

Fr. David Roseberry
Christ Church
550 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024

Dear Fr. David:

San Miguel completed its vacation Bible School today and I want to thank you and your Children’s Ministry staff for making this year’s program a wonderful experience for our children.

San Miguel is a small church in Fort Worth with an Hispanic congregation. The donation of the decorations, craft items, equipment for the games, and guidance for the volunteers from All Saints’ Episcopal Church (Anglican) saved us many hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars.

I would especially like to thank former Director of Children’s Ministry, Katherine Somich, for working with All Saints’ to provide the donated materials. Also, your new Director, Jon Lyon has indicated the Children’s Ministry will continue to help us next year.

We are very grateful and feel God’s hand has been at work in this year’s VBS program.

Enclosed is a picture of the 75 children, teen-age Crew Leaders, Nursery children and mothers, All Saints’ volunteers, and San Miguel volunteers. Everyone sends their thanks.

Blessings,

Fr. Sergio Diaz

 

During the Annual Meeting of the Christ Church Parish on February 21-22, 2010, the following four members were elected to serve three-year terms on the Vestry.  Outgoing members are: Rich Bedford, Matt Atkinson & Dave Coveney.

Toby Eisenberg

• Wife (for almost 16 years) – Suzy Eisenberg
• Children: Nathan (age 10), Audrey (age 8), and Ellie (age 3.5)
• Why do you feel called to be on the Vestry? Though an attorney by occupation, my life’s calling is to help equip the Church for the ministry of the Gospel. God has allowed me to pursue this calling by heading a small groups ministry, teaching adult Sunday school, teaching religion courses at SMU, serving on a committee to help aspirants discern whether called to ordained ministry, and serving as an appointed Vestry member to fill a one-year vacancy. As I complete doctoral-level studies in theology and seek to help the Church discern how best to live out the Gospel, I feel called to seek election to the Vestry.

Teri Herrick

• Husband: Tom
• Children (2): Ben 12, Austin 11
• How long have you been a member of Christ Church? I have been a member of Christ Church for 25 years less the 7 years Tom and I lived in the Boston area just after being married.
• Why do you feel called to be on the Vestry? My gratitude for all the love that God has made clear to me through Christ Church over my lifetime is immeasurable. I would love to help do my small part with the perspective of a wife, mother, and long-time member of Christ Church to ensure that we continue to serve those in need in our community through growth, worship, and service. It was an honor being nominated and it would be a privilege to be able to give back to the Christ Church community by serving as a vestry member.

Joel Roper

• Family: Ginger, Haley (13), Hayden (11), Holly (8)
• How long have you been a member of Christ Church? 11 years
• Why do you feel called to be on the Vestry? Christ Church has been an integral part of my life ever since Jesus saved me through the preaching of the Word here. For the past several years I have served as a teacher in the Children’s Ministry and as a Small Group leader. My family and I have been blessed through our association with the people of this parish, and I am honored to be considered for this position.

Paul N. Wageman

• Spouse: Anna Wageman
• Children: Nicholas (15), Mack (12), Caroline (9) and Hannah (9)
• How long have you been a member of Christ Church? Ten years
• Why do you feel called to be on the Vestry? Christ Church enriches me and my family spiritually and provides us with fellowship and community. I enjoy teaching 3rd grade Sunday school and volunteering with GAP 45 and Middle School Youth Group. I want to continue giving back to Christ Church for all it has done for us. I will serve the Vestry with humility and commitment to our faith. Anna and I have been married for 18 years and are blessed with four wonderful children – Nicholas, Mack, Caroline and Hannah. I am an attorney and serve on several private company boards and chair the board of the NTTA.

Related

Current Vestry »

As our 3rd grade Sunday School classes prepared for Christmas, one of their lessons focused on Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and the idea that Christmas is a time to share good news with those we love.

Teachers Jamey Smrekar and Kym McDaniel decided to have the children make Christmas cards for soldiers in Iraq. The result was an envelope full of cards mailed to Christ Church member Col. Rob Woodmansee who is stationed there.

After sharing the cards with his soldiers, he sent back pictures of the smiles on everyone’s faces. Rob will return to the States at the end of January and plans to visit the 3rd grade classes to personally thank them. Click on a thumbnail below to view full image.