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Sunday Mornings at St. Giles
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February 18, 2018
9:10 AM Prayer Time :: Prayer Room
9:30 AM Traditional Worship::
Sanctuary
9:30 AM Adult Discipleship Class ::
Robins Room
11 AM Contemporary Worship ::
Patterson
11 AM Adult Discipleship Class ::
Adult Classroom Upstairs
Coffee & Fellowship in Common Grounds between services
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Tonight, Wednesday, February 14 -- 7 PM
Lent begins this year on February 14 - Valentine's Day! How fitting, since Lent is about the One who loved us even to the cross! Join us tonight at 7 PM for our Ash Wednesday service.
The following Wednesdays through the Lenten season Keith will be teaching a Bible study at 6:30 PM, entitled
"Behold the Lamb of God - Jesus' Last Day."
There will be
No Wednesday Night Dinner tonigh
t.
Dinner resumes next Wednesday. Please reserve your meal on the Connection Card.
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 Prayer for Highland Park Community Meeting
Ellen Andrusia, the leader for our 6:30 a.m. Monday prayer and praise meeting, has asked that any who wish to join in specific prayer for Jo White and Tommy Cox as they facilitate the Highland Park Community meeting that evening, come and join in on Monday, Feb. 19. They plan to focus the meeting that day on preparing the way in prayer for the evening meeting. The community meeting is designed to resolve conflict, and spiritual support is greatly needed. Come join in!
Congregational Meeting Video Available
You may have missed the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 4. If so, there is a video available that captures Keith's state of the church address, the election of Elders, and the response to Sarah Marsh Schutte's request to conclude her call. Call or write the church office to request the video link.
Videos Are Up from the E.C.O. National Gathering
Each year our new denomination has a National Gathering, at which we do a little bit of business, and a whole lot of celebrating, fellowshipping, and worshiping. We also hear from some leaders in the church around our nation.
ECO has now posted the videos from the National Gathering held in Houston in January. You can find them at the link below.
Ed Stetzer leads the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton, and his talk was especially relevant to where we are as a congregation these days. Be sure to check out his and the other talks.
http://econationalgathering.org/2018-renovate/
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Mum's the Word for Sarah Marsh Schutte
As Sarah Marsh Schutte has shared, she has felt led to move on toward her next season of ministry, and will conclude her service here at the end of February. She knows that we're having a reception for her on Sunday, February 25, after late service - about 12:15 PM.
What she doesn't know is what all we're planning for that last day. And this article won't spill the beans if you don't spill the beans! So, thanks to our sneaky office ladies (Patience and Lynn), Sarah and Kevin are getting a different version of this E-News than you are - one without this article included. So, take note of the details, but keep the word mum from Sarah and Kevin.
Here's what we're planning:
- We will have a basket available for you to give Sarah a love gift, or to leave a written card or blessing. If you give cash, fine. If you give a check, it must be made out to Sarah Marsh Schutte, and not to the church, as it will go directly to her.
- We will have a framed print of St. Giles, with a large matting, on which we'll invite people to sign and offer a brief blessing.
- We will have a calligraphy version of the resolution adopted at the Congregational Meeting for her.
- There will be food and music to enjoy together and an opportunity to speak with Sarah and Kevin.
If you have any questions, give Patience a call at the church.
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News & Other Upcoming Events
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 OPEN FELLOWSHIP
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 || 12 NOON
Join us for Open Fellowship on Thursday February 15. In honor of President's Day we will have a special presentation on "The President's Wives," hosted by Susan Herring and portrayed by five women of St. Giles. Learn more about these special women and how they served our nation alongside their husbands.
Lunch is at 12 noon. Program begins at 12:45 PM.
Bring a side dish or dessert to share and be sure to invite a friend.
For more information contact Susan Herring, Barbara Robertson,
Naomi Allessi or Sarah Marsh
Schutte.
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URGENT NEED:
Men
PACKING UP
&
LOADING
the ladies February 17 (7:30 AM)
Please contact Walt Hitchcock or Marsha Hitchcock at 592-5017
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Dinner and Dancing
(formerly the Happy Days Band)
Saturday, February 24 -- 6 PM
$20 per person includes dinner & dance
Sign up on Connection Card, Online, or see one of the Sock Hop Event Team on Sundays and Wednesdays to purchase tickets.
Final Date to Reserve Ticket - Monday, 2/19
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 Adult Discipleship Classes
New Series Starting Next Sunday
9:30 AM - On Sunday February 18 the 9:30 AM discipleship class will begin a new series entitled "Grace is Greater" by Kyle Idleman.
We're saturated with a knowledge of grace. But when Jesus walked here on earth, He lived grace, sharing it through countless stories and real-life examples. In this video series, Kyle Idleman seeks to do the same--to shake us out of our comfort zone with grace and to again be amazed, shocked, and enthralled as we experience Jesus' radical way of living and forgiving. Learn about God's plan to overcome your past, redeem your pain, and rewrite your story along with your brothers and sisters at St. Giles. This class meets in the Robins Room.
11:00 AM discipleship class will continue their study of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther with James Anderson in the Upstairs Adult Classroom.
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International Blessing Basket Raffle
February 25 - $5 || 6/$25
The Children's Garden Preschool Board has an opportunity
for St. Giles to be a blessing to children locally and internationally.
Filled with items from Kazakhstan, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, China, & Italy. T
his International Blessing Basket will be raffled off on February 25.
Tickets are $5 per ticket or 6 for $25.00. On sale Sundays
February 4 - February 25 and Wednesday Nights January 31 -
February 21.
Proceeds will be equally divided between CGP and
J127 Caring Heart Ranch in Kazakhstan.
Please make c
hecks payable to CGP (Children's Garden Preschool).
Thank you for supporting this project that blesses children locally and internationally.
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Featured Artists in the Common Grounds Gallery
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
The artists for January-February in Common Grounds are local Richmond artists selected for this exhibit and will be displaying artwork in a variety of media.
If you see something you would like to own, contact the artist.
Artists included in this exhibit are:
Mary Castle, Linda Harrison, Kathy King, Jan Murray, Jan Priddy,
and Cathy Tyler
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If you enjoy seeing fresh flowers in the Chancel on Sunday mornings, please consider
sponsoring a floral spray. You may dedicate the flowers in memory or in honor of loved ones,
or commemmorate anniversaries and birthdays of family members.
The arrangements are $65 and are yours to take home after the service.
Here's an idea -- when you pick up your arrangement, disassemble the florals into several mini-bouquets and take one to a shut-in,
along with a bulletin, after church.
Sign-up Calendar is in the Welcome Center.
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Common Good RVA: March 3
Tickets for Common Good RVA's 2018 conference are now on sale! Andy Crouch, author of Strong and Weak, Playing God, Culture Making, and The Tech-Wise Family, will serve as our keynote in this morning spent exploring this idea: A common good that does no good for the vulnerable is neither common, nor good. We'll meet on Saturday, March 3rd, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Union Presbyterian Seminary (3401 Brook Road).
The Price is $20. Childcare registration is now closed.
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PRC - Metro Richmond Pregnancy Center
Items needed for FEBRUARY
WINTER MATERNITY Clothing - X-Large & Plus Sizes - Especially Pants or Leggings - ONLY Maternity items can be Used.
* Baby Gowns - Boys
* Bibs
* Bottles - 4oz & 8 oz- Neutral
* Diapers- Sizes NB & 1
* Onesies Boys, Girls & Neutral colors- 0-3 Months, 3-6 months
* Receiving blankets
* Toiletries (Baby Bath, Oil, Powder & Wash)
* Towels & Washcloths (OUT)
* Vaseline/ Diaper Cream
* Wipes (Please - individual packs )
* LAUNDRY BASKETS from Dollar Tree to Make a Beautiful Layette presentation
MOMS
Maxi Pads, Deodorant & Body Wash
Due to ever changing safety regulations and recalls, we are only able to accept NEW items.
Please place donated items in the bin outside the Church Office.
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Children's Garden Preschool
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Children's Garden Preschool is now accepting
applications for the fall of 2018.
with questions or to request a tour.
also
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
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Need Copies, Posters,
Bulletin/e-News Announcement for your St. Giles Team?
If you or your St. Giles Team is planning an event onsite or promoting any St. Giles sponsored occasion please refer to the procedure and forms available online at stgiles.org. Use the Request for Facilities form for use of a room. Use the Request for Publication form for copies, flyers, posters and e-news and bulletin announcements. Please follow the time frame guidelines to ensure adequate production turnaround time. Forms also available in church office. Thanks!
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