Dear Companions in Christ,
This Second Week of Advent we honor the witness of messengers of God whose lives point to Jesus. John the Baptist. St.Nicholas. Each of us?
Here at the beginning of a new church year is a good time to ask: How do our lives point to Jesus? How are we called to do so in the year ahead?
Let's inspire one another in these questions -- and enjoy a little silliness, too -- this Sunday, December 5, in services at 8:00 and 9:30. Here's this week's bulletin.
The 9:30 service will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel (then archived), and shown on WPAA-TV at the usual times. Whether participating at church or online, wear something purple!
If you have a gift for Holiday for Giving, please return it this Sunday. Help welcome a "surprise" visitor and receive a sweet little reminder of the call to point to Jesus in our day. Then, after the 9:30 service, come downstairs to Wilkinson Hall for "Cookies, Cocoa &...Yes, Coffee" (plus tea), all socially distanced.
As COVID rates once again increase in our state and local community, thank you for the care you show yourself and others by wearing a face mask and respecting all protocols. Please take a moment to sign in as you enter church, in the rare case that contact tracing become necessary. And, as we keep some windows open in the interest of good ventilation, make sure to dress for the weather. Thank you!
Still looking forward to receiving an email with pictures of your home altar for Advent...
Faithfully,
Dee Anne+
This Second Week of Advent we honor the witness of messengers of God whose lives point to Jesus. John the Baptist. St.Nicholas. Each of us?
Here at the beginning of a new church year is a good time to ask: How do our lives point to Jesus? How are we called to do so in the year ahead?
Let's inspire one another in these questions -- and enjoy a little silliness, too -- this Sunday, December 5, in services at 8:00 and 9:30. Here's this week's bulletin.
The 9:30 service will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel (then archived), and shown on WPAA-TV at the usual times. Whether participating at church or online, wear something purple!
If you have a gift for Holiday for Giving, please return it this Sunday. Help welcome a "surprise" visitor and receive a sweet little reminder of the call to point to Jesus in our day. Then, after the 9:30 service, come downstairs to Wilkinson Hall for "Cookies, Cocoa &...Yes, Coffee" (plus tea), all socially distanced.
As COVID rates once again increase in our state and local community, thank you for the care you show yourself and others by wearing a face mask and respecting all protocols. Please take a moment to sign in as you enter church, in the rare case that contact tracing become necessary. And, as we keep some windows open in the interest of good ventilation, make sure to dress for the weather. Thank you!
Still looking forward to receiving an email with pictures of your home altar for Advent...
Faithfully,
Dee Anne+
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Community Drive-Thru next Saturday, December 11, 9:00AM-12 Noon to collect food for Master's Manna and donations to our diaper ministry. Just follow the cones through our rear parking lot. It's open to all, so invite friends to participate. This is the LAST CALL to return your gifts for Holiday for Giving.
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Here are some ways to keep Advent throughout the week:
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Living Compass devotional booklet-- "Living Well Through Advent: Practicing Patience With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength and Mind." A limited number of copies will be available at church. Or download it now to read electronically or print out at home.
AM/PM Prayers -- "Numbering the Days of Advent" is a one-page guide I shared last year to help us through those chaotic days with clarity and focus. Perhaps you could benefit from this no-frills approach this year too? Download it here, or pick up a copy on Sunday. Church School Advent kits -- Family-friendly materials will be sent home this Sunday. If your child isn't able to attend, please email to request that Miss Frances set one aside for you. Advent Morning Prayer -- Thursdays December 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 7:30AM on Zoom. Call the parish office (leave a message) or email to request the link. You can join by old-fashioned land-line as well as electronic device |
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A FREE, downloadable PDF of our beloved
Book of Common Prayer
"When we pray, we are never alone."
The Rev. Scott Gunn, Forward Movement
We may be physically distant from one another these days to contain the COVID19 pandemic, but we're always spiritually together -- especially when we open The Book of Common Prayer. To help us through these uncertain days, Church Publishing has made the Prayer Book available for free. Just click here to download your copy.
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