Dates to Remember:

Dec 10th 6:00 pm Analog Cancelled.

Dec. 12th 9:00 am. Greening of the church

Dec. 12th 10:00 am ECW Meeting

Dec. 13th 10:30 am service Advent Lessons and Carols 

Dec. 13th ECR Concert Series Austin Brass Band 5:00 pm

Dec. 19th 9a-12n
Clean-up for Christmas

Sunday Services
8:30 am
Rite I
In the Chapel
(no music)

10:30 am
Rite II
(with music)
In the Nave

Church Office
Monday - Thursday
Hours: 10:00 am to 
2:00 pm
512-459-0027
 
Church Ministers And Staff

All the People, Ministers of the Gospel 

The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop

The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop Ordinary

The Rt. Rev. Dena H. Harrison, Bishop Suffragan

The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan

The Rev. Billy Tweedie, Vicar

Brian McElligott, Bishop's Warden

Michael Paulsen, 
People's Warden

Sara Burden-McClure, Director of Music

The Rev. Kelly Jennings, Director, Children's Ministry

The Rev. Nathan Jennings, Theologian in Residence

Linda Bryant, 
Treasurer

Marty Newkirk, 
Church Secretary
 
The Midweek Connection
December 10th 2015


Inside this Midweek Connection:
  • The Third Sunday of Advent -- Joy
  • ECR Concert Series - Austin Brass Band
  • Advent Evening Prayer - Highly Recommended
  • News from the Atrium
  • A Festival of Lessons and Carols -- This Sunday!
  • Guest Musicians: Balcones Orchestra String Quartet
The Third Sunday of Advent
 
The Third Sunday of Advent Joy

Conceiving Christ
The Incarnation had nothing to do with theology. It was rather about vulnerability, about letting go, about emptiness, about self-surrender -- and none of that is in the head. It was a woman who said yes, so that Jesus could come into the world. And the more the Church gets out of its head and into its feminine soul, the more, I believe, it will become able to conceive Christ and carry him to term for the world. Not a Christ to fight over, as some do, but simply a Christ we can meet, a Christ we can stumble on, a Christ who won't let people "know" him, only love him.
Fr. Richard Rohr
What the Mystics Know  
Advent Evening Prayer

Advent Evening Prayer, which starts in the chapel at 6:30 pm each Wednesday evening during Advent, is a highly recommended, deeply spiritual service. It is the second of the two Daily Offices created by Archbishop Cranmer in the original Book of Common Prayer in 1549.

Led by Father Nathan Jennings and Father Billy Tweedie, it consists of opening sentences, hymns, canticles, a Psalm, and The Apostles Creed. It is a wonderful way to come away from worldly tasks for a few minutes to contemplate this time of waiting and preparation, and consider our own place in The Story.  

Advent & Christmas Services

Advent Evening Prayer
       Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Greening of the Church
       Sat. Dec. 19, 9:00 am
Christmas Eve Family Service
       Thu. Dec. 24, 5:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service
       Thu. Dec. 24, 8:00 pm
Christmas Day Service
       Fri.  Dec 25, 9:00 am
Coming up on the ECR Concert Series 
 
The Austin Brass Band
Sunday, December 13, 5:00 p.m.
at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
2200 Justin Lane


 Gorgeous sonorities, stirring selections, and the mellow, rich sound of the traditional British-style brass band usher in the holiday season in fine fashion!  Come enjoy seasonal favorites, sing along on beloved carols, plus more!  Family-friendly and fun for all ages. Donations gratefully accepted ($10 suggested) at the door from those who are able.  Free parking available.
News from the Atrium

Dear marvelous families,
 
Prepare the way of the LORD!  This Sunday, Dec. 13, the format for the 10:30am Eucharist service will be slightly different.  We will be having communion, but there will be some more lessons and carols than usual.  Just to warm us up for the big day :) 
 
It's also an invitational to the neighboring Retirement and Nursing Center (RNC).  At least four residents have said they would like to attend.  The volunteers will have them ready at the front door at 10:00am.  
 
If you'd like to help escort them over, please let me know. 
 
Regular atrium times on Sunday: big kids at 9:15, 6 and under at 10:15am.
 
For your calendars: the Christmas Eve Pageant will be at 5:00pm on 12/24 (Thursday night).  Loads of costumes (including more angels this year), roles for kids.  Please invite friends.
 
Peace,
Kelly

 
Christmas Clean-up Day Coming Dec. 19th

Please join the Altar Guild on Saturday, December 19 from 9 AM to 12 Noon.  We will be doing our semi-annual cleaning. We want the church to sparkle for Christmas.  We will provide all cleaning materials necessary as well as some donuts and coffee.  

Then on Sunday after the 10:30 service, we will decorate the Christmas trees so all are asked to come join us especially the children.  If you have questions, call Ann at 512-423-3911 or email [email protected]

ECW Will Meet on Dec 12th

I want to remind you about our next ECW meeting on Dec. 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.  This is our Christmas Party.  Bring your favorite treat and we will have a merry refreshment time. 
 
We will also collect the gifts for the Christmas Family.  I have attached an updated list of the gifts for the Family.  Please email [email protected] or call 512-523-8144 me with the item(s) you would like to donate.
 
The gifts do not need to be wrapped .  I will have tags on December 12 to use, but in the meantime please list the name of the person the gift is for and their age.  If you purchase clothing (or anything you are unsure of), please get a gift receipt so the item may be exchanged to the correct fit/use.
 
The gifts will be delivered on Sunday, Dec.13th..
 
Blessings,
Pat Starkie
Dine Out Announcement

Mr.Joe Page has revealed that rascal Dine Out is going to be trying to recover from all the Christmas celebrations this month, so Dine Out will be cancelled. Dine out will return in January, though, so watch for the announcement here for the next one.                             
 
Urgent Need for Gift Cards Met for Now

We are pleased to report that once again, this caring congregation has come through for the needy and met the urgent need for gift cards. Time after time, the people of ECR show God's love in our community in this and many other ways. Thank you so much.
Looking for A Board Member for 
Drive A Senior

For many years, Resurrection has supported Drive-a-Senior North Central (formerly known as Caregivers), as one of 15 participating
interdenominational churches.  As a supporting church, we are entitled to have up to two members from our church on the Board of Directors.

This is an excellent outreach program to help our dependent elderly,  and service on the Board is very rewarding.  Meetings are monthly, on the second Wednesday .  Would you like to  be Resurrection's presence and representative for 2016/2017?  If so,  please contact Bob Beyer, 512-338-6732 or [email protected].  
Wednesday Bible Study Continues

Wednesday morning Bible Study continues from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at Genuine Joe's Coffee House at 2001 W. Anderson Lane.  The Bible students have studied a lot of the scripture so far, and will continue on. They have worked their way through both books of The Maccabees now. The Bible study is ongoing, and there is always space for more interested folks.
Hospitality Team for Sunday Dec. 13th

Team Leader:  Kelly Jennings
Bentley Post
Ben Garza
Lessons & Carols for Sunday Dec. 13th

Prelude:  Balcones Orchestra String Quartet, Allegro, Minuetto* 
Processional : 56, Verses 1 & 4-7, O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Lesson I : The Spirit of the Lord Will Rest Upon the Holy One
              Isaiah 11: 1-9
Anthem : Creation Will Be At Peace, Anna Laura Page
Lesson II : The Prophet Proclaims Good News to a People In Exile
              Isaiah 40:1-11
Anthem : Comfort, Comfort, arr. John Ferguson
Lesson III : God Promises that a child will be conceived who will be                 known as "God With Us"
              Isaiah 7:10-15
Hymn 66 : Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Lesson IV  The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary
              Luke 1:26-38
Hymn: 265 , The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came
Lesson V : God comes to Joseph in a dream.
              Matthew 1:18-23
Anthem : Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine, German traditional
Lesson VI : The one who is to rule will be born in Bethlehem
              Micah 5:2-4
Anthem : The Star Carol, John Rutter
Prayers of the People
Communion : 104, A Stable Lamp Is Lighted
81, Low How A Rose E'er Blooming
Missional : 96, Angels We Have Heard On High
Postlude: Allegro mon troppo*, Balcones String Quartet
*Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Guest Musicians for Lessons & Carols

We will be graced with the talents of the string quartet from the Balcones Orchestra for the Lessons & Carols Service Sunday Morning. The artists are:
Mary Brown, Violin I
Andrea Gore, Violin II
Melissa Vetter, Viola
John Cox, Cello

If you are unable to fulfill your lay ministry, arrange for a substitute and let Marty in the office know of the change by noon on Thursday before. 

Readings (For the 8:30 service, only)
First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Psalm: Canticle 9
Prayers of the People

8:30 am Service 
Lector: Jon Ellis
Psalmist: Katrin Erk
Intercessor: Michael Paulsen
Chalicist:  Michael Paulsen
Usher: Jim Ryan

10:30 am Service
Lesson One: Lana Beyer- Isaiah 11:1-9
Lesson Two: Marisol Peters- Isaiah 40:1-11
Lesson Three:  Richard Fromme- Isaiah 7:10-15
Lesson Four: Kenneth De Silva-Luke 1:26-38
Lesson Five: Pat Mills- Matthew 1:18-23
Lesson Six:   Linda Bryant - Micah 5:2-4
Prayers of the People: Mary Morrison
Chalicists: (GC) Michael Paulsen (C)  Helen Paulsen
Acolytes: Holly & Charles Davis
Ushers:  Leonard Oliver, Christopher Segrets, 
Jeri Wines
Altar Guild: Ginger Kirchhof, Reba Ott, Liz Haltom, Jeri Wines
Flower Guild: Reba Ott
Lay Eucharistic Minister:  To be announced
Bishop's Committee Host: Jon Ellis