Christ Church at Grove Farm

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WHO WE ARE… AND WHERE WE’RE GOING Christ Church at Grove Farm is a young church with tradi onal values – tested by me and based on scripture, our final authority in all ma ers of faith and prac ce We are a non‐denomina onal evangelical church worshiping in the Anglican tradi on. Our beliefs are summarized in the Apostle’s Creed, the Nicene Creed and the 39 Ar cles of Religion. Our Vision is... to call our World to Christ. Our Mission is... to make disciples who share Christ with their world. As a Christ‐centered church, we value... Relying on the authority of scripture in our lives Reverent and joyful worship in the Anglican tradi on Reaching people for Christ A warm, caring, welcoming family Courageously standing for truth Christ Church is built on the founda on of Christ. There is no other founda on than that laid by the apostles and prophets. Christ is all Christ Church needs! As we con nue to build a healthy church together, one that reflects the character of Jesus, we must rely totally on God and His ways. Sunday is the first and most important day of the week, a day to honor God and rest in His grace—but it is only the beginning. When we gather together on Sunday, we enjoy God in worship and our hearts are shaped for service as the Holy Spirit applies the Holy Scripture to our lives. When we hear His Word to us, we respond with trus ng hearts, though ul minds, willing feet… and calloused hands. Christ Church lives out its mission through people called by God to call our world to Christ. Disciples love to serve their Lord! A er the church gathers on Sunday, the ministry of Christ Church sca ers across the region into homes, neigh‐
borhoods, schools, work sites and the marketplace of ideas. All we are, and all we do, indeed every area of life—every day of our lives—is designed to be increasingly aimed at glorifying God with grateful hearts. We have been given great grace to know God and a great commission to make Him known. Christ Church must grow—more and more—into maturity to reflect the character of Christ. As we go to serve a fallen, hur ng world, He will empower us to call every nook and cranny of our world closer to Christ. Below you will see a sample list of ministry milestones from the last year. These highlight a story of faith at work through disciples who con nue to heed the call of God to call their world to Christ. (General auxiliary ministries such as MOPS, and ministry partnerships such as UIF are not highlighted.) I am so grateful for the privilege to serve among you and I look forward to seeing all that God will do through you in this next year! For Christ and His kingdom, Jon Panner Rector and Senior Pastor K I D S
M I N I S T R Y
Where kids worship the One True God, learn His truths, and apply them to their everyday lives. Sunday Morning Kids Ministry Administra ve Leaders/Greeters ‐ 5 volunteers. Interns ‐ 2 short‐term Kids’ Church, Sundays at 9:00 & 11:15 AM  Ages Kindergarten thru 5th Grade  Curriculum 252 Basics (Luke 2:52)  Average A endance: 9:00 ‐ 32; 11:15 ‐ 33  12 Adult volunteer leaders, 12 student shepherds Nursery, Sundays 8:45 AM‐12:45 PM  Newborn thru pre‐school  Curriculum First Look  Average A endance: 77 per week  5 paid nursery workers, 18 volunteers Sunday School, Sundays 10:15‐11:00 AM  Curriculum Discipleland  Pre‐School, ages 3,4,5. Average a endance: 19; 4 volunteer teachers  Elementary K thru 5th grade. Average a endance: 47 per week; 7 volunteer teachers AWANA ‐ 27 Wednesday evenings September thru April 136 Children enrolled, ages 3‐11. Leadership Team: Tom Kreider, Phil Scherder, David Price, Sarah Manges, Jamie Mar‐
n, Bill Ellis, Christa Demi, Cari Stewart. 32 Total Volunteers Did you know? Our AWANA club:  Raised $360 in mission support from the weekly offering for an AWANA club in Uganda  Donated 132 feet of canned goods (cans lined up side‐by‐side) to Shepherd’s Heart  Raised $227.44 in pennies for AWANA missionary support  Hosted the regional AWANA conference “One More” in October Summer Day Camp, June 25‐29, 2012  Curriculum: SKY ‐ Everything is Possible With God (Mark 10:27)  Leadership Team: Sco Ganoe, Lori Hayes, Eileen Hodge s, Kathryn Ingerick, Sharon Kim, Rick Kushon, Sarah Manges, Cari Stewart, Kelli Watson  144 Campers ages 4‐11, 44 Adult volunteers, 45 Student volunteers  Our Campers raised $400 for mosquito nets in Uganda and other African na ons Save the Date Summer Day Camp 2013: June 24‐28 S T U D E N T
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A endance Averages for 2011‐2012 Middle School Amped (Sundays 10:15 am): 2 Staff; 12 volunteers; 48 students 6:33 (Wednesday night program): 2 staff; 9 volunteers; 35 students Giggles (Saturday girls study): 1 staff; 2 volunteers; 13 middle school girls 23 middle school student bap sms High School Sunday Edi on (Sundays 10:15 am): 1 Staff; 4 volunteer teachers; 45 students Element (Sunday evening worship): 2 Staff; 14 volunteers; 60 students Areopagus (Wednesday evening): 2 Staff; 4 Volunteers; 38 students Worship team: 1 Staff; 2 volunteers; 12 students Graduated 23 Students with 6 heading into full‐ me ministry 2 S T U D E N T
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Student Ministry Highlights  We hired Tracey Whi ed (MS Assistant) and Brenda Roethlisberger (HS Assistant)  Paren ng a New Genera on Adult Ed class presented by Student Ministry and facilitated by Brenda Roethlisberger.  Introduced Giggles Middle School Girls Bible study (16 Middle school girls a ended)  Renovated Youth sound system  Fall retreat at Laurelville (MS: 25 students a ended and 8 leaders/HS:24 students and 8 volunteers)  High School 80’s party (our Halloween op on) had 83 students a ended  We took 34 parents and volunteers to a youth leadership training seminar led by Walt Mueller on youth culture  Airso Ministry Kicked off (40 students a ended). This ministry has become an amazing outreach for our church To date 6 families have been a ending the church because of their interac on with this event. The Airso minis‐
try has partnered with a local Airso company to host airso events at CCGF twice monthly bringing over 100 people to our campus each me  25 middle school students Christmas caroled at Verland  We hosted a basketball party for Eden Chris an academy  We hosted our annual Nerf Wars outreach night: 340 students a ended, 84 volunteers  The student ministry staff a ended a youth ministry workshop with Chap Clark  80 students par cipated in “The Night of Two Wells”, a two‐day event is designed to help students experience what it is like to live in the third world and why it is so important to share the Gospel.  High school missions team served Hai an refugees and earthquake vic ms in the Bahamas. 24 parents leaders and students.  3 High School small groups started started this summer.  The Middle school missions team served in Jamaica at the Eden School of the Deaf: 2 Leaders and 12 students a ended  Youth Praise Team a ended “Camp Electric” hosted by Toby Mac: 10 a ended and 3 students performed with Toby Mac, a na onally know Chris an ar st  High school Summer camp “Big Stuf” in panama City Beach Florida: 25 students a ended; 5 volunteers  Middle school summer camp “ Student Life”: 38 students; 4 volunteers: 23 bap zed th
 8th & 9th grade rock climbing. An introduc on of the upcoming 9 grade class to Brenda and Jamie. 20 students a ended. 2012/2013 Plans 
Sisterhood for 8th grade girls starts September 2012 
Pi sburgh Project Service Day, October 6. 
Fall Retreats (HS & MS) to Laurelville, November 2012 
UIF Service Night, December 6. 3 W O M E N ’ S
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The Women’s Leadership Team, led by Francye Kinney, meets once a month. Team members are Cathy Andrasko, Lisa Balistrieri, Jen Colle , Sandy Fisher, Dawn Gu , Debbie Kim, Sue Krance, Shanelle Lane, Harriet Mitchell, Barb Myler, Renee Nicholson, Deb O , Judy Pytlik, Helen Reddy, Sally Richards, Brenda Roethlisberger, Jess Toy 2012 Events  Women’s Bowling Night  Christmas Brunch w/cookie exchange  Women’s Summer Series focusing on mentoring and fellowship  Girls Night Out: An Evening with our Pastors’ Wives (welcome for Susie Panner)  Women Connect each first Sunday Regular Bible Studies (25‐110 women a ending)  Thursday Night Bible study led by Glenny Carr  Friday mornings Bible study led by Harriet Mitchell  Wednesday Evening led Elizabeth Barry  Thursday Morning Study with Holly Campbell (October 2012)  Precepts Study led by Laura Doty Upcoming Plans  Women’s Dinner groups (October)  Women’s Bowling Night (November)  Christmas Brunch (December)  Women’s Summer Series  Girls Night Out M E N ’ S
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The Men’s Leadership Team, led by Pastor Wade Ewing, includes Bob Carson, Chuck Schweinberg, David Sweet, Frank Melnyk, Greg Pytlik, Jeff Bailey, Mark Smedley, Mike Davis. 2011‐12 Highlights  Men’s Breakfast: Second Saturday of each month focusing on the Wild At Heart series.  Men’s Bowling Night: 120 men and boys a ended. It was a good night of fellowship.  Men’s Retreat at Camp Kon‐O‐Kwee, May, 2012: 40 a endees. Pastor Wade Ewing was guest speaker.  Sportsmen’s Night Out: July, 2012 at the Millvale Sportsmen’s Club. 110 a endees and 50 volunteers. Chaired by Rob Kni el  Wild Game Dinner, March 2012: Chaired by Nathan Stone.  Started Christ Church So ball Team. 22 members played on the Inter‐County Church So ball League. 2012‐13 Plans  Monthly Men’s Breakfast  Men’s Bowling Night  Men’s Retreat  Two Christ Church So ball Teams  Sportsmen’s Night Out  Wild Game Dinner Bible Studies  Thursday evening Bible Study, 7:00 PM in the Farmhouse Great Room. Led by Chuck Schweinberg.  Brave Men of Friday Mornings. Fridays 6:30 AM in the Barn, with Dr. Bruce Bickel.  Five CLC (Chris an Leadership Concepts) Groups meet weekly. 4 Y O U N G
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Leadership Team: Jenna Acquaviva, Heather Clark, Molly DiFiore, Ben & Amanda Folle , Shanelle Lane, Chris Popadich, Colin Rojak, Stew Silvis 2011‐12 Events:  Oct: Barn Party, Steeler Party  Nov: Late Night Worship, Turkey Bowl  Dec: Christmas Party, Football Game  Feb: Late Night Worship,  Mar: Film Club at Dive Bar & Grill  May: Late Night Worship  Jun‐Aug (Wednesdays): the Gathering – replaced Young Adult small groups during summer  Weekly Sunday Adult Ed study and small groups for Young Adults Planned for 2012‐2013:  Late Night Worship in Oct/Nov  Ongoing Sunday Adult Ed study P A S T O R A L
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Pastoral Life Events:  Anxiety Seminar (September)  Fresh Start Divorce Care/Recovery Seminar (October) Pastoral Care Ministries /Volunteer Leadership:  Rail Prayer Ministry Team: Dick Clouser, Louise Picke Co‐Coordinators  Stephen Ministry: Joe Doerr, Coordinator; Leaders: Delbert Lemmon, Bonnie Bender, Meladee Crider, Rick Moslen; 16 Stephen Ministers  Journey Through Grief Series: Kim McCoy Ministry Coordinator (Over 50 individuals received this series of book‐
lets)  CaringMeals Ministry: Elizabeth Barry, Team Coordinator (37 meal makers with approximately 216 meals have been prepared and delivered to families)  Corporate Prayer Ministry: Carla Batch, Prayer Coordinator (More than 70 weekly/monthly congrega onal prayer mes)  Intercessory Prayer: Dolly Gordon, Team Coordinator, and 11 volunteer “prayer warriors”  Lay Home Visita on/Communion: Helen Reddy, Coordinator ( 15 visits per year)  Knit Wits: Char Hamilton, Team Coordinator (More than 40 prayer shawls given this year)  New Beginnings/Divorce Care Ministry: Lindsay Rude/Sonny Jani, Co‐Coordinators; Pastor Bill & Ruthmary Eaton provide pastoral oversight/presence (Over 80 people a ended in the last year)  Coordinated (with Chancel ministry) 16 weddings, 15 funerals and 35 bap sms in our Sunday services  In the past year, our Pastoral Life Department has fulfilled approximately 375 pastoral care contacts, counseling sessions (pre‐engagement, pre‐marital, marriage, other, etc.)  An average of 20 per month visita ons to hospitals, variety of care facili es and private homes.  Hired Elizabeth Barry as Pastoral Life Assistant. Planned Pastoral Life Events/Ministries over next 12 months:  Paul Tripp Marriage Conference in September, 2013  PREPARE‐ENRICH Couples Mentoring Ministry  Anxiety/Depression Seminar  Fresh Start Divorce Care/Recovery Seminar  Widow Support Ministry 5 M I S S I O N S
In addi on to the Student Mission trips to the Bahamas and Jamaica, two significant missions were held in 2012:  A team of 12 travelled to Uganda in January and worked on health and nutri on educa on, water wells (in conjunc on with a team from CEED), evangelism at the well sites and schools, and prison ministry.  A team of 21 travelled to Philippi, WV to work with World Vision to paint, roof and clear the property of a residence. Christ Church also con nues to support Urban Impact Founda on, a local inner‐city mission, led by Rev. Dr. Ed Glover, on the north side of Pi sburgh through our financial dona ons, volunteers, and prayer. Financial support in 2011 (not includ‐
ing direct individual dona ons to UIF from CCGF members) totaled approximately $144,000. M U S I C
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Sanctuary Music Ministry Music Ministry func ons to proclaim Jesus and His Word and to lead our congrega on in corporate worship through music. Our Sanctuary Choir of about 60 singers volunteer approximately 160 hours to lead in worship from September through May. Our Praise Band/Orchestra gives about 375 hours each year. Our Praise Band and Praise Team come to church every Sunday at 8 am, and leave the church at about 1 pm, plus Thursday evening rehearsals. Then add in all of our special outreach events such as Ligh ng the Way, Lessons and Carols, Candlelight Christmas Eve, Maundy Thurs‐
day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Third Service Music Ministry We consist of 33 musicians. Throughout the past year, we’ve had many powerful mes of worship where people en‐
countered God and were changed. 2011‐12 Highlights:  Produced and released a Third Service Live CD in November, which is given to all first‐ me visitors  Provided music throughout the year for funerals and weddings  Con nued to upgrade equipment and add new singers and musicians throughout the past year  Presented special musical ar st Joy Ike in December  Led the Youth Praise Team, and a ended “Camp Electric”, hosted by Toby Mac, to mentor developing worship leaders  Led Late Night Worship services in November, February and May 6 A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
2011-12 Highlights
Facilities
 Painted all hallways and the Rally room in the Children’s area.
 Replaced all sanctuary lights.
 Replaced the fifteen year old carpet in the atrium and Wilson Hall.
 Renovated the Rector’s office area.
 Installed speed bumps on the lower driveway.
 7 volunteers come in each Tuesday to maintain our entire Christ Church facility.
Finance
 Changed medical insurance carriers from HealthAssurance to Highmark resulting in an annual reduction of 30%.
 Implemented a SIMPLE IRA plan for all employees.
 Conducted a financial review of our financial records.
 Continued to use volunteers for weekly counting of cash and checks.
 Began the switch fro ACS financial software to Quickbooks.
 Ray Sisak began serving as a regular volunteer in the Finance Office
 Cliff Aleshire, Stew Born, Joe Kunz and Wayne Craig volunteer each week as counters for weekly offering
Administrative
 Processed nearly 36,000 pieces of outgoing mail, nearly 98% went for 11.5 cents each, or less.
 Printed 57,200 weekly bulletins; 14,300 weekly updates; 42,900 monthly Sunday to Sundays
 Negotiated a new copier lease, which includes three color copiers, at a savings of nearly $12,000/per year.
 Logged, processed paperwork for 16 weddings, 35 baptisms, and 15 funeral/memorials.
 Background checks performed on all student and kids ministry volunteers.
 Coordinate 9 volunteer receptionists Monday thru Friday each week.
2012/2013 Plans
Facilities
 Replace the carpet in the downstairs office areas.
 Renovate the main entrance to the Sanctuary.
 Paint the outside of the Barn and refurbish the patio deck.
 Paint the classrooms in the children’s area.
Financial
 Complete the implementation of the QuickBooks financial software.
 Implement the Secure Give software and giving kiosk.
 Continue to work on improving the financial reporting system.
Administrative
 Begin printing the bulletin on our copier, eliminating the need for a digital duplicator, saving nearly $10,000 per year.
 Use USPS barcode automation, to get the absolute rock bottom prices on standard mailings.
 Seek out way to better connect with and appropriately reward our dedicated office volunteers.
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2011-12 Highlights
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Communications Policies developed and implemented for all printed pieces, website, email blasts, Facebook, and bulletin boards.
Event Promotion and Print Order forms created
Weekly update half sheet introduced to replace weekly Sunday to Sunday, saving over $7,000 per year in printing costs
2012 promotions (graphics, webpages, posters, postcards, brochures and announcements) include: Fall/Spring Adult Education,
Summer Day Camp, Wednesday Night Lenten Series, Easter outreach, Christmas outreach, Student Ministry camps, programs and
events, Women’s ministry events and Bible studies, Men’s Ministry events and Bible studies, Good Samaritan promotion, Fresh Start
Seminars, Awana, Golf Outing, Young Adults Events, Evening on the Lawn, All-Church Picnic, MOPS Spring and Fall sales, Choose
Life Month, March for Life, Wild Game Dinner, and the Installation of Rev. Jon Panner.
2012-13 Plans
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New signage for entire church indoors and outdoors
Website refresh currently in early stages of implementation
Pastor newsletter
Continue full scale promotions for all Christ Church Ministries and Events
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Eighteen classes offered over the year (Sept-Sept)
Classes held Sunday morning (except the first Sunday of the month and during the month of August)
Lead teachers – Rev. Wade Ewing, Rev. Ted Wood, Holly Campbell, Dick Jenkins, Rev. Mark Helsel,
Charles Groves and Brenda Roethlisberger
Seven volunteer alternate teachers
Average weekly attendance: 208
Changed Sunday morning schedule to be able to consistently offer classes. This allowed us to increase the Sundays we hold
Christian Education from 20 weeks in 2011 to 36 weeks.
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G R O U P S
35 Small group meet on a regular basis, led by volunteers.
There are approximately 350 people currently in our small groups.
Five new groups were started in the Fall of 2011
Three to five additional groups are being planned for the Fall of 2012
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S U P P O R T
Ushers
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Rob Knittel leads the ushers ministry. We have about 140 men who volunteer to usher all services.
Team Leaders: Vince Corrie, John Poister, Jay Batch, Dan Hawthorn, Dean Panizzi, Richard Baum, Curtis Aiken, Brian Krul
We are in the process of creating specific teams for Communion Sundays.
Lay Readers
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Led by John Poister, there are currently 38 lay readers, who read our Scripture in the Sanctuary and serve Communion in all
services, and are chosen on the basis of their involvement and leadership in other ministries.
Chancel Ministry
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39 volunteers, led by Barbara Myler, support all Sunday services, monthly Communion set-ups, and special events
(Weddings, Funerals, etc.)
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The Chancel ministry creates floral arrangements for Sanctuary services, and seasonal decoration for the Sanctuary and
lobbies.
Greeters
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Vickie Case leads our greeters ministry. There are 14 volunteer greeters, plus a roster of substitutes
2 greeters are in position for ½ hour at each entry door for each Sunday service.
Our greeters also volunteers for special events as requested.
Lakeside Café
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Cece Poister and Jacquie Rodu lead a team of approximately 85 volunteers, with 18 working 2½ hour shifts each Sunday to
set-up, prepare, and serve in the Café.
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In addition, there are approximately 25 bakers, with 4-5 providing baked goods each Sunday
Rack Pack
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Thelma Schlosser leads a team of 17 Volunteers, working in groups of three, come in weekly to refresh and resupply the pew
information in the Sanctuary, Wilson Hall, and Chapel.
A-Team
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6 volunteers come in weekly to assist Liz Rankin in assembling all service sheets for both the Sanctuary and Wilson Hall
services.
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These same volunteers come in regularly to assist with mailings.
Food for Thought Bookstore
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8 Volunteers assist Liz Rankin in staffing the bookstore for all CCGF services and special events.
Vineyard Library
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Clarissa Clair faithfully maintains our lending library of books, videos and other resource materials.
Welcome Center
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Janet Gaffney heads a team of 12 volunteers who staff our Welcome Center before and after each Sunday service,
greeting visitors and answering inquiries.
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S E R V I C E S
Includes 20 Volunteers, 3 unpaid college interns 2011‐12 Highlights: 12/11 1/12 2/12 3/12 4/12 5/12 7/12 8/12 9/12 Shot the Ligh ng the Way dramas on video; In‐the‐Round setup in Third Service New sound board installed in Wilson Hall ‐ the en re cost of the board was donated Crea ve Team retreat to Ligonier Camp in prepara on for Easter services Easter video shoot with Ranika Chaney Installed stage set in Third Service; was a big change and quite unique even for Third Service Shot a series of video scripture readings at Mansfield Reformatory, loca on of the movie “The Shawshank Redemp on” Luke & Pastor Wade a ended Echo Conference in Dallas; learning & inspira on about ar stry, crea vity, and storytelling in the church Installed new projectors in the Student Center program space Installed new ligh ng console in the Sanctuary General Highlights  Provided sound, ligh ng, visual and technical support for 208 Sunday service, 16 special services, and approxi‐
mately 200 rehearsals, funerals, weddings and special events.  Three of the 4 main projectors in the Sanctuary were replaced this year, resul ng in drama cally improved presenta ons, despite having some major setbacks with backend equipment.  The tech team moved to a “team office” in order to bond be er, to become more efficient and effec ve in their work, and to be closer to the rest of the staff offices.  We added a stage thrust in the Sanctuary in order to allow the pastors and the congrega on to feel more con‐
nected. Ed Sciulli designed and built the thrust. Looking Ahead  We are working with Communica ons staff on a “refresh” of the website, in both organiza on and design.  We will con nue to make changes to the stage design in Wilson Hall every few months.  We will be con nuing to upgrade equipment throughout the church to provide be er experiences for all. O t h e r
H i g h l i g h t s
Installation Service
Rev. Jon Panner came to Christ Church at Grove Farm in April, 2012. On June 24, Rev. Panner was installed as Senior Pastor/
Rector. Rev. Dr. John Guest and Rt. Rev. Bishop John Rodgers assisted in the service.
New Members
96 new members joined Christ Church in 2011-12. Total membership is currently 1,568.
Visit of Archbishop Stanley Ntgali
Hosted a reception of friends of clergy for Archbishop Stanley Ntgali of the Anglican Church of Uganda in August.
Evening on the Lawn
In July, our annual Evening on the Lawn was rained out and took place in Fellowship Hall. Our movie presentation was
“Despicable Me,” and approximately 205 people attended.
Family Picnic
In August, an Old-Fashioned Family Picnic was held at War Memorial Park in Sewickley. Approximately 400 people attended.
First Connect
On each first Sunday of the month, a First Connect for new visitors is held in the Commons after each service, presenting an
opportunity for recent attendees to meet and talk with CCGF pastors and staff members.
Prime Timers
The “over 55” crowd met monthly for fellowship, devotion, prayer and an informative, entertaining program, averaging 60 people
per event. In addition, there are several trip planned, and this past year included a Gateway Clipper river cruise and a trip to the
University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms. The 2013 program series is in the planning stages.
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