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Featured Artists in the Common Grounds Gallery
August
Richmond Artist,
Jack Glover
Woodblock Prints
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Sunday August 28, 2016
9 AM Adult Discipleship Classes
9 AM K-5 Sunday School (Upstairs)
10 AM Coffee Fellowship (Common Grounds)
10:30 AM Worship Service
11:45 AM Afterglow Coffee (Welcome Center)
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Wednesday Night
Food Trucks
TONIGHT [Aug. 24]
Bodillaz
Boka
Grapevine
Smokie Joe's
Return of the Mac
DeRochonnet Delights
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So...What Happens if it rains?
The Food Truck Association makes a call by 12:30 PM on the day of the event.
We will inform you of their decision by e-blast.
Want to see the rest of the Food Truck
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Here's What's Up Next!
We've been so busy lifting up our Awakening weekend that we're hardly mentioned our next big endeavor - Explore God.This seven week evangelistic outreach starts on September 11, and continues through October 23. The most exciting part is that we'll be partnering with scores of Richmond churches, taking up the same topics each week, and joining in cooperative publicity, specifically seeking to connect with young adults - i.e., lots of social media and billboards. You may have already seen some of this publicity.
The topics we'll address in sermons and small groups during those seven weeks are:
Does life have a purpose?
Is there a God?
Why does God allow pain and suffering?
Is Christianity too narrow?
Is Jesus really God?
Is the Bible reliable?
Can I know God personally?
What's your part? Pray for those who don't know Jesus to meet him. And bring someone with you to a small group or worship! Whom might you invite?
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Our El
ders m
et on Monday, and didn't even get to complete their business for all of the discussing they did about our Awakening weekend, and because they got to welcome some new members to St. Giles. (They'll finish their work next Monday.)
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One of our new members is suddenly family to us because he's family to one of our Pastors, Sarah Marsh. Kevin Schutte married Sarah in July, and they will be celebrating their marriage with worship here on September 17 (see the accompanying invitation). Kevin is a project manager for SunTrust. He's also a musician - he even did service with the Marine Corps Band! His daughter, Jaycee, is often here at St. Giles with Sarah and Kevin. Welcome!
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Nathan Varvel, Spencer Cooke, and Lola Sneddon
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We also had the privilege of welcoming three of our teens, who are anything but new
around
here. And yet they are now among us in a new way as they completed
the
confirmation process and made their profession of faith to the Elders. Spencer Cooke is a Sophomore at Veritas. Lola Sneddon is a Freshman at Maggie Walker, and Nathan Varvel is a Sophomore at
Huguenot
. Look and
see - they're not kids anymore! And the Lord is growing them and using them marvelously. Welcome
- in a new way!
Kevin, Spencer, Lola, and Nathan will profess their faith publicly during worship on September 11.
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Wondering About the Organ?
Y
ou may have noticed that our organ has not played in about three weeks. That's because its "ignition" switch is broken.
We expect to have it going soon!
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Sarah Marsh Schutte
Sunday, August 28 immediately after church
in Common Grounds
Come join your St. Giles sisters in showering Sarah with love and wedding gifts
immediately after church THIS coming Sunday. ALL St. Giles ladies are welcome
as
we love and celebrate Sarah!
Luncheon is provided by St. Giles. Sarah is registered at
Bed Bath & Beyond. Interested in going in with others on a big ticket item?
If so, call Shari Bergum at (262) 689-6243.
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~ STAR WARS STYLE ~
Saturday, September 3 at 4:30 PM
Bring the whole family and join us for some hot dogs, drinks, and
desserts at
St. Giles at 4:30 PM. Then at 5:10 PM we'll head out to The Diamond for the Squirrels vs Altoona game! Game starts at 6:05 PM.
Tickets $8 - Lower Terrace
Partial Scholarships are available for families.
Contact Bob Ruthazer or Patience Flynn at 804-282-9763.
Sponsored by Open Fellowship and
St. Giles Men's Ministry.
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PLEASE JOIN
AND
AS THEY CELEBRATE
THEIR MARRIAGE
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September 17, 2016 at 2 PM
St. Giles Church
Please join in this service of worship to bless and celebrate their covenant of marriage. Sarah and Kevin wed among family on July 11 at Cannon Beach, Oregon.
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
or to Patience Flynn at (804) 282-9763 ext. 21
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Women's Fall Brunch
Saturday, September 10 at 9:30 AM
St. Giles Women are preparing to gather for this event
to enjoy great friends, fellowship, food, and God's message!
It will be held in Common Grounds. Bring a breakfast dish and be sure to come
here our speaker, Sue DeJesus.
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Women's Fellowship Fall Bible Study
Beginning Tuesday, September 13 at 9:30 AM
Join the St. Giles Women in their Fall, Tuesday Morning Bible Study beginning September 13 at 9:30 AM. The Lord's Prayer will be the focus and led by
Sarah Marsh Schutte.
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Community Service at T.J. High School
Feeding Future Leaders
Thursday Afternoons from September-November
We need 8-10 volunteers to help with Feeding Future Leaders at T.J. High School. Each volunteer will serve 1-2 Thursday afternoons for a couple hours. This will serve all athletes participating in after-school programs (boys & girls) on Thursdays from September-November.
If you are interested please contact Bob Ruthazer bob@
stgiles.org
or Jane Harler.
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Jobs for Life Global Breakfast of Champions
Tuesday, September 13 at 10 AM
at Third Church (in the Fellowship Hall)
Would you like to hear more about Jobs for Life and how leaders from cities across the world (including Richmond) are coming together to
address poverty through the dignity of work?
Have you ever wondered about volunteering, mentoring,
attending or praying for this program?
Please join us at Third Church at 10 AM on Tuesday, September 13 to meet and hear from groups partnering all over the city for Jobs for Life. Participants include those at Into The Neighborhood, STEP, and other nonprofits and churches from across the Metro Richmond area. There will also be a live-streaming video from Jobs for Life headquarters and other partners around the world.
To Register:
www.jobsforlife.org/Global-Breakfast-of-Champions-2016
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How serious am I about "Race and the Church"?
Saturday, September 19, 2016, 9 AM to 11 AM
at West End Presbyterian Church
9008 Quioccasin Road, Richmond 23229,
Carl Ellis will address "Our Behavior Matters: Are We Behaving Like the Church or the World?" His wife Karen Ellis' topic is "Welcome to the Margins: What the Evangelical Church can learn from Persecuted Christians". Their biographies are at
raceandthechurch.com.
I, Beth York, ask myself how much has really changed since this statement in 1970?
"The role of Christianity has been firmly established in relationship to oppressive institutional forces...many blacks have been made to feel that Christianity is synonymous with dehumanization of blacks and the perpetuation of white domination".
from Your God is too White by C. Salley and R. Beam.
Can Christ followers fulfill Reconciliation in Richmond? Let's think, weep and pray so!
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Adult Summer
Discipleship Classes
Sundays at 9 AM
in the Robins Room
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The Gospel Embodied:Stories of True Greatness
Only 1 more study left about the 8 individuals from Christian history who surrendered their lives to a higher purpose and made a significant impact on the world around them. Don't miss out!
Topic: Corrie ten Boom
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Summer Women's Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings
10-11:30 AM
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A Study of the Book of ACTS
taught by:
Betty Featherston, Joyce Smith,
and Bev Walters.
Bring your Bible and join us for a wonderful time of study, prayer and fellowship around God's Word.
Childcare is available upon request.
Call Heather Agnello no later than Monday morning
to arrange, 804-282-9763.
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