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An eNewsletter from Church of the Holy Comforter
| August 26, 2014
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Rev. Rock Higgins
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Reserve Your Space!
The Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont
The Joys of Fostering Intergenerational Ministry
September 5-7, 2014
The Rev. Rock Higgins, using the theme of 'Taste and See,' will lead us in intergenerational activities that will be varied, fun, and creative. As we have fun with these activities, we will reflect together on the experiences, about what we've learned from each other, and we will trust in the Holy Spirit to bring about something new. Read more here! Download a registration form here. |
 EfM Video Series Concludes! This Friday, August 29
9 to 11 a.m., Chapel
Come join us for the final session of the 6-part video of Diarmaid MacCulloch's Christianity: The First 3000 Years.
Questions? Contact Judy Kilkenny or Joni Langevoort.
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The New Program Year Begins on Sunday, September 14!
We will return to our school-year worship schedule:
Saturdays
5:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Sundays
7:45 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:10 a.m. - Adult Forum and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
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The Twelfth Sunday after PentecostSermons
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 Are you anticipating surgery--routine or otherwise? Do you need an extra helping hand for the short-term? Could you use some help with errands? Do you need a ride to church? Please DO let the Rev Valerie Hayes know! For congregational care, the parish has begun using the Time to Sign Up website to organize the need for and volunteer efforts to support our parish family. Keep aware as we continue to use Time to Sign Up for parish-wide support. Please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes for more information or if you have a need.
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Is life feeling overwhelming at the moment? Have you experienced or are you anticipating a loss or transition? Are you facing a difficult decision? You may find the support of a Stephen Minister helpful during this period of time. Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. If you would like more information, please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Join the Shrine Mont Band!
If you are attending the Shrine Mont Parish Retreat September 5-7, and you play an instrument, we want you to help with the music at the worship service! Any instrument is welcome, but guitars are particularly appreciated. Please contact Minister of Music David Kelley for more details.
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Choir Returns in September!
Adult Choir:
Wednesday rehearsals begin September 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday service schedule begins September 14 with warmup at 10:15 a.m.
Choristers:
Thursday rehearsals begin September 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday service schedule begins September 14 with warmup at 8:15 a.m.
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Adult Christian Formation
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 Sunday and Mid-Week Bible Study
Sunday and Mid-Week Bible Study for Adults will be offered throughout the program year beginning on Sunday, September 14 and on Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. The entire parish--from school aged children to our teens to adults--will be using The Story curriculum. This curriculum is a Bible study intended to increase Biblical literacy, family cohesiveness, and parish connectedness. Beginning in Genesis, the curriculum will study the major Biblical themes (Stories) and provide reading, study, and reflection questions to connect Your Story with God's Story in the Bible. For more information, please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Open Circles book groups (that meet in the homes of parishioners) are creating one or two new groups, and one of the existing groups has an opening. If you are interested in this Adult Formation & Fellowship program, please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Would you like to play a bigger role in making outreach and mission opportunities available to Holy Comforter parishioners? Our Outreach Team works on behalf of the congregation to coordinate local, national, and international outreach projects and connect parishioners with opportunities to serve in Christ's name in our community, nation, and world. If you'd like to explore joining our team, you would be most welcome! For more information, please contact Susan McGuire. |
 Our Daily Bread November Deliveries
Our next ODB deliveries will be Sunday November 9. We welcome your contributions of non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, and toiletries at the ODB display in the Narthex. We are also collecting monetary donations so that families can purchase fresh grocery items. If you have questions about our parish's Our Daily Bread ministry or would like to help with our November deliveries (filling grocery bags, organizing, shopping, or delivering), please contact Susan McGuire or Chris Ostendorff. We are grateful for volunteers of all ages! We also have some food pantry organization projects that would be great for teens or families interested in contributing a few service hours. Thank you for your support of this ministry!
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Children's & Student Ministries
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Confirm not Conform Information Meeting
Monday, September 8, 2014
Parents of high school students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) are invited to an information meeting about the 2014-2015 Confirmation Program. We will meet on Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in the Lillian Croy Room. The Confirmation "Confirm not Conform" program will begin on Monday, September 29. This class meets twice per month on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Rodman House lower level. Please contact Kip Brailey or Kathy DeSanti-Paulini if you would like to join the program or for more information. |
Join the Children's Ministries Team!
Please contact Lisa Arthur if you are interested. We are looking for: Sunday School Teachers
| Photographers
| Children's Chapel Leaders
| Sunday Morning Class Prep Assistants
| Special Events Planners
| Communications Assistants
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Sunday School Begins September 14!
Check out the new curriculum called The Story at the Children's Ministries table. We are excited about this 2-year Bible study that will follow the Bible in sequential story fashion from Genesis to Revelations. Preschool through 2nd grade will use illustrated story Bibles to teach age-appropriate lessons filled with interactive activities. Each child will receive Bible cards (like baseball trading cards) that summarize each lesson, and parent take-home sheets with activities for the family that reinforce the lesson. 3rd through 6th graders will be given a Bible that reads like a novel but also has discussion questions included. Registration forms for new students will be available on Sunday. Questions? Contact Lisa Arthur. 3-year-olds and young 4-year-olds: room 148
| 2nd Grade: room 313
| Pre K/Kindergarten: room 149
| 3rd/4th Grade: room 310
| 1st Grade: room 151
| 5th/6th Grade: room 311
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Sunday School for Middle and High School
The plans are well underway for our Middle and High School Sunday School classes! We will be using the Teen Edition of The Story curriculum. You may have heard that the entire parish of Holy Comforter is using the same curriculum for Sunday School and Mid-Week Bible Study as a way of connecting our generations and of "going back to basics" in the study of the Bible. Classes this year will be divided into 7th and 8th Grades, 9th and 10th Grades, and 11th and 12th Grades. Look for more information soon on your teachers and classroom locations. Questions? Contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes. Go to the Holy Comforter website to read Elizabeth Malone's Top 10 Reasons to Join Junior High Sunday School. |
Senior Saints September BYO Lunch
Friday, September 5 at 12 noon in McGill Hall
Phyllis Verhalen, a well-known First Ladies Scholar from McLean will give her interpretation of Helen "Nellie" Taft, wife of President William Howard Taft, 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913. Bring your own lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Please email Barbara Fitzsimmons or call 703-433-0987 if you have questions or need a ride.
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Volunteer at Pennywise Cleanup Day Saturday, September 6, 2014
Please join us at Pennywise on Saturday, September 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. to help with arranging clothing by sizes (S,M,L,XL) and giving the shop a good dusting; the owls, the shelves, the hidden corners. Refreshments will be served. If you can join us, please contact Pennywise Chair Jane Reft (703-476-4010). |
 Volunteer at Pennywise Thrift Shop!
Front Desk:
2nd Tuesday - 10 a.m. to noon
5th Tuesday - noon to 2 p.m.
2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
1st Thursday - 10 a.m. to noon
1st Thursday - noon to 2 p.m.
2nd Thursday - 4 to 6 p.m.
4th Friday - noon to 2 p.m.
1st & 2nd Saturday - 10 a.m. to noon
Consignment:
1st, 2nd & 4th Thursday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We also need volunteers for the following:
Saturday, September 6, 2 to 4 p.m. - Cleanup Day
September 9 through 13 - Pennywise Half-Price Sale
Monday, September 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Changeover Day (fall/winter)
Sunday, September 21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Back to School Sale at Pennywise
Child care is available for volunteers. Questions? Contact Jane Reft (703-476-4010).
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Join the Corps of Counters!
Join the dedicated crew of parishioners who count the offerings and make sure they are deposited in the bank in a timely manner. You would serve one Sunday a month, with another trained counter and a Vestry member. In about an hour the receipts are counted and prepared for deposit. Training and guidelines provided. Please contact Phil Allard (703-505-5899) to volunteer or for more information.
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Greeting people with no qualifications known on either side has kept the Christian Church alive for thousands of years. We ask you to consider this mission as part of your life. A sincere welcome is within you all and is important to us all. We will be making up a bimonthly schedule starting again this September and October. Please join us whenever you are moved to do so. If we have enough volunteers, it will only require once a month service. Please contact Herb Langford (703-938-1304) to volunteer or for more information.
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Join the Audio/Video Ministry!
The Holy Comforter A/V Ministry is in desperate need of attendants to monitor the sound in the Sanctuary during Sunday services. The only requirements are that you can tell when the volume is too loud or too soft and can slide a volume control! Please contact Randy McGuire (703-716-0241) to volunteer or for more information.
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Volunteer for Coffee Hour!
Volunteers make Coffee Hour possible. Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to contact Chris Doyle (703-255-6135) for more information.
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Message from the CHC Endowment Board
Is God's will reflected in your will?
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Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, NE Vienna, VA 22180-3510 Phone: (703) 938-6521 Fax: (703) 281-1360 Web: www.holycomforter.com Deadline: Monday at 12:00 noon
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