Children’s Easter Celebration
Posted March 5, 2010
Saturday, April 3
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- 10-10:30 Flowering the Cross
- 10:30-11:15 “Chagy the Clown”
- 11:15-11:30 Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a fresh flower to flower the cross.
Relief for Earthquake Victims in Chile
Posted March 1, 2010
If you would like to make a donation in response to this weekend’s earthquake in Chile, Christ Church suggests our ministry partner, Samaritan’s Purse. They are a trusted partner with whom we have a working relationship, and they accept tax-deductible electronic donations through their website.
For questions about Christ Church’s international mission work, contact Susan Kerr at 214-291-5028.
Massive earthquake devastated Chile on February 27, 2010.
A Simple Lent: By the Cross
Posted February 3, 2010
Join us for a simple Lent. In observance of this penitential season, we will engage three simple values of the Christian life: to worship, grow and serve.
Worship
- Sermon Series – By the Cross: The Week That Changed Your Life, February 20 – April 4
Walk in Jesus’ footsteps and truly prepare for celebration when Easter arrives on April 4. Follow Jesus’ Passion Week journey, from His arrival in Bethany to His crucifixion and finally His triumphant resurrection that changed the course of history forever.
Date Week Sermon Title Study Guide February 20/21 Lent I Friday Before the Week Feb 21 & 28 February 27/28 Lent II Sunday of the Week Feb 21 & 28 March 6/7 Lent III Monday of the Week March 13/14 Lent IV Tuesday Morning of the Week March 20/21 Lent V Tuesday Afternoon of the Week March 27/28 Palm Sunday Thursday of the Week April 1 Maundy Thursday Thursday Night of the Week April 2 Good Friday Friday of the Week April 3/4 Easter The First Day of the Week - Fasting – Please mark your calendars for February 26 and March 26, two days set aside to worship the Lord together through fasting.
- The Prayer Experiment – A Lenten tradition at Christ Church, and a perfect way to connect with the Lord through deep and purposeful daily prayer.
Grow
- Sermon Study Guides
Study guides for each sermon in the Lenten sermon series will be posted on our website (see table above for study guides). Contact Susan Freeman to receive a reminder email each Monday.
Serve
- Service Opportunities
Opportunities to serve at Christ Church, from Christ Church, and through world missions are always available on our website and in the weekend bulletin. Please check back, as there are new opportunities each week. - Children’s Ministry | Lenten Offering
Back in December, Minnie’s Food Pantry lost their entire inventory due to a leak. This Lent, your kids can help restock Minnie’s Food Pantry’s shelves to feed hungry families this year.On February 21 – mite boxes will be distributed at Sunday school
• Take home your mite box.
• Put in your extra coins every day.
• Be grateful you can be a giver.On April 11
• Bring your mite box back to Sunday School.
• We will walk by class to the Sanctuary to make our offering.Every day we have a chance to give something to a family in need. Please put your extra coins in your Lenten giving box to help a family here in the Plano community who needs food in their house.
Lenten Calendar
The penitential season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17 with Ash Wednesday services. Our Lenten sermon series, By the Cross, begins on February 20.
- Ash Wednesday – February 17
7 a.m. (Chapel)
12 noon & 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Childcare at noon and 7 p.m. (Sanctuary) - Palm Sunday Weekend – March 27/28
Regular Weekend Services
Nursery and Sunday School; ages 0-10 - Maundy Thursday – April 1
7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Childcare ages 0-10 in the Nursery - Good Friday – April 2
Stations of the Cross – 12 noon (Sanctuary) – Childcare ages 0-10
Good Friday Liturgy – 7 p.m. (Sanctuary) – Childcare ages 0-10 - Children’s Easter Celebration – April 3
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.- 10-10:30 Flowering the Cross
- 10:30-11:15 “Chagy the Clown”
- 11:15-11:30 Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a fresh flower to flower the cross.
- Easter Saturday – April 3
5:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Childcare ages 0-10 - Easter Sunday – April 4
Sunrise service at 7:11 a.m. (Chapel)
9 & 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) – childcare ages 0-10
Be – Women’s Conference
Posted January 30, 2010
Belong, Believe, Become — Enjoy a weekend of belonging, believing and becoming all God created you to be in an ambiance of welcoming friends, life-giving teaching, and relaxing fun.
April 16-17, 2010, Fellowship Hall
with Holly Wagner of Oasis Christian Center
Cost: $55 – Childcare provided with reservation
April 7 is the registration deadline.
Speaker: Holly Wagner
Holly and her husband, Philip, co-pastor the Oasis Christian Center, a growing, relevant, multi-cultural, multi-generational church located in Los Angeles. She loves spending time with her two young adult children, Jordan and Paris, and enjoys seeing them fulfilling God’s purpose for their lives.
Holly is passionate about seeing women become who God has designed them to become, and seeing every generation of woman extend a helping hand to the generation that is younger. Through the women’s ministry of Oasis, GodChicks, Holly seeks to blow the lid off the boxes that women have sometimes put themselves in and encourages women to be the amazing, world-changing champions they were made to be.
She has written several books using her humorous yet challenging style to encourage readers. Her books include: Dumb Things We Do, a “his and hers” look at overcoming relationship obstacles; God Chicks, examining with humor and honesty the many facets of being a woman of God; Daily Steps for GodChicks, a 90 day devotional which was written during her treatment of breast cancer; and WarriorChicks, which uses Holly’s own life experiences to deliver witty, yet poignant principles for facing any crisis life throws at you.
Holly has been featured on many TV shows: Fox Family’s Parenting Show, Dick Clark’s The Other Half, Berman and Berman, TBN’s Praise the Lord and JCTV, and the 700 Club. Holly speaks at churches and conferences all over the world, and loves living out the adventure God has given her.
Conference Schedule
- FRIDAY NIGHT
7 p.m. – Registration, Worship, Speaker
8:30-9:45 – After Party
8-9 – Optional: BE space. In the Chapel, a time to be alone with God with quiet music; meditations provided. - SATURDAY MORNING
8:30-9:30 – Optional: BE space in prayer room
9-9:45 – Breakfast and Sharing
9:40-11:00 – Worship/Speaker
11:00-11:30 – Book Signing
11:30-12:30 – Lunch
12:30-1:45 – Creative Conversations and/or Soaking Prayer
2-3 – Closing - Register Now
We’re Recruiting for VBS
Posted January 28, 2010
In just a few short months, June 21-25, our church will go wild with kids seeking fun and adventure at our High Seas Expedition VBS! They will worship God through songs and prayer, Bible Point crafts, and the discovery of life-changing Bible truths in fun and memorable ways.
To have the best adventure possible, we need lots of volunteers who can give some time, energy and love to the kids who attend. Please check out the following list of Station Leader positions and then pray about where God might use you:
Station Leader Positions
Station Leaders use easy-to-follow station leader packs and prepare one 20-minute session each day. We need leaders for the following stations:
- Emcee for daily opening & closing gathering
- Music team lead
- Crafts and missions lead
- Games leader
- Snacks leader
- Preschool director
- Preschool crafts lead
- Photographer – Spotlight VBS
- Photographer – Lead
Many more opportunities exist to volunteer with High Seas Expedition VBS. Whatever your gifts, abilities, and time commitment, we have a place for you!
Contact Karen Wucher, VBS Director, 214-291-5030
Coast Camp
Posted December 8, 2009
This summer, we are hosting Coast Camp in Panama City Beach, Florida. As a sponsor, we’re inviting youth from other Anglican churches throughout the country to enjoy the white sand beaches, dynamic lessons and powerful praise music with us.
Deets
| Who | Students who have completed 6th-12th grade. |
| Where | Laguna Beach Christian Retreat 20016 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 32413 |
| Why | To raise a new generation who have a heart for Anglican worship. |
| Theme | Don’t Stop Believing - Putting Your Faith Into Action (Ephesians 3:20) |
| Sponsor | Christ Church Plano |
| Speaker | Tom Richter |
| Worship Music | Josh Havens and the Afters Two-time Dove Award Winners Christian Rock/Contemporary Band |
Some Coast Camp details will differ, depending on whether you are a Christ Church participant or a Guest Church participant. Please pay special attention to the sections below.
- Guest Church Participants
- Camp Dates – July 26-30, 2010
- $325 per person (does not include transportation)
- Group Leader Information Packet (contains all forms) (PDF, 160kb)
- Registration Form (only) (PDF, 80kb)
- Flyer/ poster artwork: 8.5 x 11 in. | 11 x 17 in. | 24 x 37 in.
- Christ Church Plano Participants
- Camp Dates – July 26-30, 2010 (leaving July 25; returning July 31)
- $435 on or before April 1, $485 after April 1 (includes transportation cost)
- Required forms (PDF, 219kb)
- Register & Pay (Christ Church only)
Contact Information
- Pam Coghlan
Christ Church Plano
Minister of Youth
Email | 214 291-5019 - Margie Hartsfield
Christ Church Plano
Camp Administrator
Email | 214-291-5051
About Pam Coghlan
“After years of enjoying the summer camp experience as a child, seminary student, and now adult minister, I know that there is something absolutely magical and exciting that happens at camp. I prayed for years for camp that would embrace the beauty of the Anglican tradition and relevance of cutting edge youth ministry. COAST Camp is the answer to those prayers. I love Ephesians 3:20: “…for God can do immeasurably more than we could hope or ask…” Come be a part of what God is doing. COAST Camp is going to be a life- changing experience for all.“
Pam Coghlan, youth minister at Christ Church Plano, loves her Lord, her family, her students, and her Deep Southern (Laurel, Mississippi) upbringing. Pam’s relationship with Jesus Christ began at a young age and she was called into Christian ministry when she was 15. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from Mississippi College, and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pam has a passion for equipping students in their daily walk with Christ. She has spent the last 16 years ministering to students and equipping leaders and parents to do the same through church ministries, retreats and camps.
2010 Holy Land Trip Forming
Posted November 23, 2009
Fr. David and Fran Roseberry are considering leading another trip to the Holy Land in November 2010, and would like to know if you are interested. The following is Fr. David’s commentary on past trips:
It is the trip of a lifetime for the many who have taken it. It deepens nearly every aspect of our humanity and of our faith. The blessings of the trip are manifold.
You draw closer to God and to the greatest story ever told. You will come to love our Lord even more. You will gain great joy in walking through the land of the Bible. Your faith will be strengthened literally, ‘beyond belief’. You will deepen your trust and confidence in the bible. You will learn first hand the sad accounts of the violence of the land from ancient times to today.
It is all right there…and it is there for us to explore together. Ask the nearly 150 people at Christ Church who have been…sometimes more than once. It will be a blessing.
This trip will be 10 days long, leaving Nov. 2, 2010. Brochures have been ordered and will be available soon so that you can view the complete itinerary, including all the major holy sites in Israel. We will have an information night in January, but meanwhile, please contact Kathy King to request a brochure and let us know of your interest. This is a preliminary contact; no commitment is necessary at this time.