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Parable of the Rich Fool
Rembrandt, 1627
Gemäldegalerie, Berlin
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July 31, 2016
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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Weekly Chimes |
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Dear Old Donation, 
What a busy time it's been! VBS was a huge success last week, as was our Family Fun Beach Day! All ages were represented as we played on the beach, shared a meal, and celebrated the Eucharist. Kerah Howeth preached an amazing sermon, Marcella and Logan Lindsey were fantastic Eucharistic Ministers, and Levi was thrilled to administer the bread to everyone. It was an invigorating day.
Sunday was busy and thriving as well, with two baptisms at 9:15 and 10:30 in the Historic Church, a trip to Mission of the Holy Spirit, our usual 5:00 Summer Service, and five Readiness Assessment meetings. A week's worth of activity, all in a day! That's how we do it at Old Donation.
On that note, please do keep in mind that the Readiness Assessment meetings will be continuing through the next two weeks. If you haven't been to one, please, I urge you, attend. It is incredibly important for the future of our parish that each member knows, understands, and has a voice in this aspect of growing our church. We need to not only be heard by you, but to hear from you!
Tonight also brings us back to our first Wednesday Night Program of the summer, with a study of ICONS! Our guest teacher will be the Rev. Fr. George Bessinas, from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Norfolk. Don't miss out on learning about this unique art form, which combines beauty and spiritual insight, and has it's own "rules" for writing and interpreting!
Finally, tomorrow night, Thursday July 28, will be our first Young Adults meeting! This group is geared towards individuals in their 20s and 30s, dinner will be provided, and children are welcome. We'll meet in Alfriend house from 6:00-7:30, and will get to know one another and begin to grow together in our faith. Let me know if you fit this group and want to join us!
That's all for now. Take care, friends, and I will see you all very soon!
In Christ,
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6:00pm Holy Eucharist
6:30pm Supper
7:00pm Adult Studies on Icons
Icons! This art form combines its own form of beauty and spiritual insight. Traditional icons have some specific
rules
for "writing" (rather than drawing or painting) and ways of interpretation. They are used in meditation and devotion. Our guest teacher will be the Rev. Fr. George Bessinas, from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Norfolk.
***Next
Week: Vestry Commissions***
Commissions Meeting: Stewardship, Christian Formation, Parish Life
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GriefShare 6:00pm in Alfriend House
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Tomorrow Morning
Holy Eucharist 10:00am
NO Bible Study!
Instead, please attend the Readiness Session at 11:00am in the Library.
THIS Sunday-Special Music and Potluck Lunch!
Paul Hudgins is taking a vacation day this Sunday, so our Sundays@5 musicians, known as "Random Acts" will provide the worship music for 9:15 & 10:30. Fr. Bob, Chris Randall, Greg Burroughs, Ben Urquidi and Martha Gentry, along with choir singers, will give us a taste of the music of the 5:00 service. After the 10:30 and Gathering service, we have pot-luck lunch in the Parish Hall. As usual for our summer pot-lucks, the church will supply fried chicken. Please bring side dishes, other entrees, salads or desserts to share.
People, Get Ready!
Meetings continue in order to assess our readiness and support for expanding our facilities for mission and ministry. These one hour meetings review the latest plan for capital improvements, ask for your feedback, and whether you believe you could support this project. There is NO solicitation.
PLEASE attend a session, no matter which service you attend.
Be sure to
RSVP due to limited space.
Young Adults - 20's & 30's
Tomorrow! Thursday, 28 July, 6:00pm in Alfriend House
Come out and get to know one another with dinner and conversation, all while learning more about faith and the Episcopal Church. For anyone interested in being confirmed this fall, these meetings will prepare you to take that step. Children are welcome. Questions? Contact Mother Ashley!
Needed! Office Angels!
We need Office Angels! Angels are an integral part of our Parish Office - attending the phone, answering questions and helping with odd jobs.
We would be lost without their help.
Perhaps you can fill one of these time slots!
1st & 2nd Monday of the month from 9-12
&
Thursday mornings from 9-12
Contact our Parish Secretary,
Louise, to claim a time slot!
Mission Trip to Dos Santos
Wednesday, 3 August 1:30pm - 8:30pm
Mission trip to Dos Santos with Angelica Garcia Randle, Missioner for Latino Ministries! Meet at the church at 1:30pm to carpool to the Eastern Shore on the bus and return by about 8:30pm. Questions? Want to come along?
Contact Mother Ashley.
Ladies' Game Night
Friday, 5 August 7:00pm in Alfriend House
Come out for a relaxing evening with the ladies!
C.S. Lewis vs. Sigmund Freud
Contact
Patricia Cheshire to sign up for this production!
Saturday, 6 August, 2:30pm matinee. $18 per ticket for groups of 10+.
Old Donation Episcopal Day School
We have openings available for ages 2 1/2 and 4 classes.
Contact
Janet
or
Jody
to register the child in your life! 757-499-2283
A message from our Rector
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Friday, 12 August, 7:30pm
Caring for Creation invites you to a free
movie night at the Brock Environmental Center. The movie (ages 11+) is Racing Extinction. An added attraction is 'Telescopes on the Deck with ODU Scientists'. Preregistration is desired at [email protected] or call 757-962-5398.
Newcomer's Dinner
Tuesday, 23 August, 6:30pm
All new or "new-ish" adults are encouraged to attend!
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Sunday, 31 July 2016
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Rite I:
The Rev. Fred Poteet
9:15am Rite II:
The Rev. Fred Poteet
10:30am Rite II: The Rev. Fred Poteet
The Gathering: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
Sundays@5: The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
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