04
May '23
May 4, 2023
04
May '23
Church and Daily Grind Events
- 5/7 Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba
- 5/14 Mother’s Day
- 5/14 Acoustic Café with Ed Bentley
- 5/7, 5/14 First Communion Class Meets at 11:15
- 5/21 First Communion Class Meets at 10:15
- 5/21 First Communion during 11:15 Service
- 5/21 Acoustic Café with The Rattletones
- 5/28 Acoustic Café with Kent Besocke
Bible Study
A Women’s Bible Study using “The Chosen” season 1 as a springboard for reflection and discussion began on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. and will continue until June 7. Each week we will reflect on and discuss two episodes. You can watch episodes prior to the Bible Study at new.thechosen.tv. The study is facilitated by Laura Simoneau and Karen Sheffer and will meet in the church area. All welcome!
Fishing Trip
We would like to know how many people are interested in an ocean fishing trip. We would need at least six people to charter a boat and there are several different options available. Please look for a sign up sheet expressing interest on the Information and Opportunities Table.
07
Apr '23
April 7, 2023
07
Apr '23
Church Events
Palm Sunday 4/2
• Acoustic Café with Ed Bentley 11-1 4/2
• Maundy Thursday 4/6
• Good Friday 4/7
• Decorate for Easter 10-2 4/8
• Easter Sunday 4/9
• Women’s Bible Study Begins 4/12
• Acoustic Café with Chris Mastroianni & Bob Allen 4/16
• First Communion Classes Begin 4/23
• Acoustic Café with the Rattletones 11-1 4/30
• Mother’s Day 5/14
• First Communion at 11:15 5/21
• Acoustic Café with Ed Bentley 11-1 4/2
• Maundy Thursday 4/6
• Good Friday 4/7
• Decorate for Easter 10-2 4/8
• Easter Sunday 4/9
• Women’s Bible Study Begins 4/12
• Acoustic Café with Chris Mastroianni & Bob Allen 4/16
• First Communion Classes Begin 4/23
• Acoustic Café with the Rattletones 11-1 4/30
• Mother’s Day 5/14
• First Communion at 11:15 5/21
New Series: The Personality of Jesus
Jesus was fun. I’m sure of it! Because children loved to be around Him—and children don’t gravitate to
cold, crabby people! Plus, people loved to invite Jesus to their home for dinner. And who wants to have
dinner with a sour, bitter person? Jesus was positive. I know that for a fact! Because
no one goes out of their way to spend time with someone who discourages them, tears them down, or
crushes their dreams. Yet people flocked to Jesus, wanting to be close to Him.
Join us in the weeks ahead as we meet the real Jesus.
And maybe —just maybe — we can become more like Him!
Jesus was fun. I’m sure of it! Because children loved to be around Him—and children don’t gravitate to
cold, crabby people! Plus, people loved to invite Jesus to their home for dinner. And who wants to have
dinner with a sour, bitter person? Jesus was positive. I know that for a fact! Because
no one goes out of their way to spend time with someone who discourages them, tears them down, or
crushes their dreams. Yet people flocked to Jesus, wanting to be close to Him.
Join us in the weeks ahead as we meet the real Jesus.
And maybe —just maybe — we can become more like Him!
03
Mar '23
March 3, 2023
03
Mar '23
Church Events
- Small Group Bible Study Tuesdays at 6:00
- Class 301 Thursdays at 6:00
- Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba 3/12
- Acoustic Café with Ed Bentley 3/19
- Acoustic Café with Kent Besocke 3/26
- Palm Sunday 4/2
- Maundy Thursday 4/6
- Good Friday 4/7
- Decorate for Easter 4/8
- Easter Sunday 4/9
CHOIR MEMBERS WELCOME
If you would like to join our adult choir for Holy Week please speak to Mike Curran, Mike can be reached at 413-222-8345.
06
Jan '23
January 6, 2023
06
Jan '23
Church and Daily Grind Events
Jan. 8 Acoustic Café—Rob Skiba
Jan. 17 Winter Bible Study Begins
Jan. 22 Acoustic Café—Bob Allen
Jan. 29 Acoustic Café—The Rattletones
Jan. 26, Jan. 29 Ministry Fair
Feb. 7 Class 101, 7 pm
Feb. 16 Class 301, 6:30 pm
Jan. 17 Winter Bible Study Begins
Jan. 22 Acoustic Café—Bob Allen
Jan. 29 Acoustic Café—The Rattletones
Jan. 26, Jan. 29 Ministry Fair
Feb. 7 Class 101, 7 pm
Feb. 16 Class 301, 6:30 pm
MINISTRY FAIR
Find out about our Ministry Opportunities at Christ Church’s Ministry Fair Thursday, January 26 and Sunday, January 29. Check out all the exciting possibilities and put your unique God given S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual gift, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experience) to good use. Explore our many small group ministries and meet our Ministry Facilitators. Sign up for classes or enroll in one of our Small Groups or Bible Studies.
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Dec '22
December 16, 2022
16
Dec '22
Wood Sign Workshop at the Daily Grind 2:00-4:00 Dec. 17
Acoustic Café at the Daily Grind—Bob Allen Dec. 18, 11:00 – 2:00
Acoustic Café at the Daily Grind—Bob Allen Dec. 18, 11:00 – 2:00
Christmas Candlelight Services, Friday, Dec. 23 7:00,
Saturday, Dec. 24 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 p.m.
Christmas Children’s Service Saturday, Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Children’s Service Saturday, Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m.
Adopt-A-Child
Please look for information about local children we have “adopted” through Holyoke DCF as we shop for them at Christmastime. Please return any new, unwrapped gifts you have purchased by December 18.
Operation Christmas Child
Many thanks to all who helped make Operation Christmas Child a success!
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Nov '22
November 11, 2022
11
Nov '22
Church and Daily Grind Info and Events
Nov. 6 Acoustic Café with Chris Mastroianni 11-1
Nov. 13 Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba 11-2
Nov. 20 Acoustic Café with the Rattletones 11-2
Nov. 20 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Donations Due
Nov. 20, 27 Thanksgiving Sundays
Dec. 3 Church Decorating Day 1-5
Dec. 11 Christmas Musical
Dec. 11 Children’s Pageant
Dec. 18 Adopt-A-Child Presents Due
Nov. 13 Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba 11-2
Nov. 20 Acoustic Café with the Rattletones 11-2
Nov. 20 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Donations Due
Nov. 20, 27 Thanksgiving Sundays
Dec. 3 Church Decorating Day 1-5
Dec. 11 Christmas Musical
Dec. 11 Children’s Pageant
Dec. 18 Adopt-A-Child Presents Due
Ministry Opportunity
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Most people know we are a year round drop spot for our local food pantry. This Thanksgiving we would like to have everyone make a special effort to support them by bringing a canned good or non-perishable item between Sunday, November 20 and Sunday, November 27. We hope to have overflowing donation bins ready to deliver to the Southwick Community Food Pantry as they continue to provide for our neighbors in need this holiday season.
07
Oct '22
October 7, 2022
07
Oct '22
Events:
Fall Artisan Market at the Daily Grind 10/2
Parables of Jesus Bible Study Meets 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25
Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba 11-2 10/9
Acoustic Café with Shea and Co. and the Mill River Rounders 5-8 10/22
Acoustic Café with the Rattletones 11-1 10/16
Operation Christmas Child shoebox donations due at the church 11/20
Parables of Jesus Bible Study Meets 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25
Acoustic Café with Rob Skiba 11-2 10/9
Acoustic Café with Shea and Co. and the Mill River Rounders 5-8 10/22
Acoustic Café with the Rattletones 11-1 10/16
Operation Christmas Child shoebox donations due at the church 11/20
AA Meetings at the “Undergrind” (basement of the Daily Grind) Sundays at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Springfield Rescue Mission’s Undie Sunday
Donating a new set of underclothing is an easy way to show the love of Christ to someone who has not had a clean pair of undergarments for months. Together we will make sure no child and no adult faces the humiliation of going without clean underwear. Look for the Springfield Rescue Mission donation bin this month as you exit the church.
Donating a new set of underclothing is an easy way to show the love of Christ to someone who has not had a clean pair of undergarments for months. Together we will make sure no child and no adult faces the humiliation of going without clean underwear. Look for the Springfield Rescue Mission donation bin this month as you exit the church.
09
Sep '22
September 9,2022
09
Sep '22
- Artisan Fair on the Daily Grind Green 9/11
- Acoustic Café with Heather and Dave 9/11
- Book Signing at the Daily Grind 9/11
- Car Cruise Nights 9/12, 9/19
- New Bible Study on the Parables of Jesus Begins 9/13
- Acoustic Café with the Rattletones 9/25
- Artisan Fair on the Daily Grind Green 10/2
New Series Starts September 25
New Series Launches September 25
From the headlines to social media comments, to the person who just cut you off in traffic … there are plenty of opportunities to take offense each day!
But what if we decide to respond differently to those around us?
Together, let’s learn how to live with … No Offense.
Don’t miss a single week of this timely, hard-hitting series. Join us live or online each week!
From the headlines to social media comments, to the person who just cut you off in traffic … there are plenty of opportunities to take offense each day!
But what if we decide to respond differently to those around us?
Together, let’s learn how to live with … No Offense.
Don’t miss a single week of this timely, hard-hitting series. Join us live or online each week!
Ministry Opportunity: Westfield Soup Kitchen
It’s our church’s turn to feed the hungry on Friday, September 30. As always we will need people to help prepare and serve the meal and some food items may need to be donated. Please contact Barb Perry at barb2272@gmail.com to see how you can help.
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Aug '22
August 12, 2022
12
Aug '22
Church and Daily Grind Events
Artisan Market on the Daily Grind Green 8-14
Acoustic Café at the Daily Grind with Rob Skiba 8-14
Acoustic Café at the Daily Grind with Chris Mastroianni 8-21
Cancer Awareness Memorial Golf Tournament 8-27
Weather permitting, we are hosting a classic car show at the Daily Grind each Monday from 5:00 p.m. until dusk. DJ Bruce Marshall from the Valley’s Classic Hits, 97.7 FM is playing classic hits and running raffles. Come enjoy classic cars, great music, raffles, prizes and of course, delicious food and drinks. Don’t miss all the fun!
MINISTERS OF THE MONTH
Barb Perry & the Westfield Soup Kitchen Crew
There is a great group of people feeding the hungry every fifth Friday. Barb Perry, Lisa Lemon, Tom Zotter, Elizabeth Methe, Marie Tanguay, Martine Iampietro, Dick Caruso, Jim Davenport, Hoyt Willis and several others make sure no one goes hungry! Thank you everyone!
Barb Perry & the Westfield Soup Kitchen Crew
There is a great group of people feeding the hungry every fifth Friday. Barb Perry, Lisa Lemon, Tom Zotter, Elizabeth Methe, Marie Tanguay, Martine Iampietro, Dick Caruso, Jim Davenport, Hoyt Willis and several others make sure no one goes hungry! Thank you everyone!
08
Jul '22
July 8, 2022
08
Jul '22
Church Events
- Christ Church Celebrates Independence Day! 7/3
- Cruisin’ the Grind Car Shows at the Daily Grind 7/11, 7/18, 7/25
- The Valley Kats play at the Daily Grind Car Show 7/18
- Christ Church Prepares Food for Our Community Table 7/29
- Artisans Market on the Daily Grind Green 8/14
- Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament 8/27
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
Westfield Soup Kitchen
It’s our church’s turn to feed the hungry on Friday, July 29. As always we will need people to help prepare and serve the meal and some food items may need to be donated. Please contact Barb Perry at barb2272@gmail.com to see how you can help.