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Peter Paul Rubens
1614-1617
Alte Pinakothek, Munich
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November 29, 2015
First Sunday of Advent
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Dear Friends and Family, 
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
On this feast of Thanksgiving, I am so thankful for all of God's blessings, and particularly thankful that we are all partners in this faithful family of Old Donation. Every day my heart is warmed by some act of love or service. THANKSGIVING is more than the name of the day for me, because I know God's goodness through you.
Last night 16 of us showed up to feed the homeless for the Lighthouse Winter Shelter program. Sunday and Tuesday several of us helped at the Mission of the Holy Spirit for worship, lunch and then tutoring. The Oyster Roast last Saturday ran like clockwork, with a joyful spirit and everyone working together. We had terrific results. On a quick preliminary tally we have something around $19,000 in gross receipts and will probably make between $12-14K. Every bit of the profit goes for our Outreach efforts in 2016, so your hard work is very valuable for God's kingdom.
Tonight is our ecumenical Thanksgiving worship for Bayside area. We meet at 7:00 at Our Savior Lutheran church on Shore Drive (across from Baylake Retirement Home). Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. I will be preaching and celebrating for our Holy Eucharist here at ODEC and reflecting on "worry or thanksgiving?"
Saturday we will give thanks to God for the life and ministry of MeMe Williamson, who lived 98 years of faithful, loving service. She was a wonderful blessing to me... MeMe was an inspiration and a constant reminder that we can CHOOSE to be thankful through good times and hard times and that choice makes all the difference in the quality of our life.
ADVENT - COMING
Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL classes! But we will have all the makings for your Advent wreath available. Anytime from 9:15-noon you can assemble your wreath in the Library.
Our theme for preaching in these four Sundays of Advent preparation will be "waiting... a Christian way of life." We will build our reflections around the traditional Advent Wreath candle themes: Patriarchs, Prophets, John the Baptist and Mary. Some Sundays, like this one, we are using some small changes in the readings assigned. So, pay attention to the readings linked on the CHIMES to be sure you have prepared. This Sunday, Ashley will be preaching on the theme of Abraham and Sarah waiting for God's Promises.
ENJOY and GIVE THANKS to GOD for your Thanksgiving festival. I pray a safe and blessed time for each and every one of you. See you soon!
Peace and blessings,
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| What's Happening Tonight ... |
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Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
7:00pm
Our Savior Lutheran Church
4200 Shore Drive
GriefShare 6:00pm in Alfriend House - all are welcome
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Thanksgiving Day
Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Old Donation Advent Calendar
live, beginning on Sunday, 29 November!
Return daily for a daily Advent reflection and action.
Angel Tree
Our annual Angel Tree is filled with opportunities to give joy to a prisoner's child this Christmas.
2016 Vestry Nominations
Nominations for vestry are due in December.
Vestry members are leaders who, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, direct the business, mission, and ministry of the parish. Vestry members need to be "members in good standing" which means active communicants, confirmed or received, and regular supporters of the parish's ministry & mission. If you are interested or wish to know more, ask Fr. Bob or any vestry member. Submit by
email or written note your desire to be nominated and we will let you know what is helpful for background information.
Sunday, 6 December - Advent 2 - The Feast of St. Nicholas
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How Great Thy Art"
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Show and Sale in the Parish Hall
*followed by*
Lessons & Carols
5:00pm in the Historic Church
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Care of Creation Outing
Outing to tour the recycling facility at
Tidewater Fiber Corporation in Chesapeake
Tuesday, 8 December, 9:00am - 1:00pm on the OLDDO Bus
Email
Penny Moulis
to make a reservation and for more information.
Christmas Movie & Cookie Extravaganza:
Friday, 11 December 5:30pm in the Parish Hall
ALL are welcome for a movie, pizza, and cookies!
No one is too young or too old, just remember this is fun for the whole family so no childcare is provided- stay and play!
Please bring a dozen cookies to share.
Stephen Ministry Training
We Want You!!! A new class to train Stephen Ministers begins in January. Join us in this rewarding ministry. You simply listen and provide emotional support for someone who is experiencing a crisis such as illness, job loss, aging, etc. Training will be on Monday nights. Please contact any member of the clergy, or a Stephen Leader if interested.
Barbette Timperlake-481-1269 Jim Need-363-8004
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Sunday, 29 November 2015
First Sunday of Advent
8:00am, Rite I: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
9:15am, Rite II: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
10:30am, Rite II: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
10:30am The Gathering: The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
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Weekly Worship Leaders & Prayer Lists
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The Rev. Peggy Luhring, Deacon
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