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1. Thank You!
I want to thank the many people who worked on Wednesday to put together the service and reception for the Celebration of New Ministry service. I sweated arranging the service, but I had learned already that I could relax and not worry about the details of hospitality. Several of my clergy colleagues took me aside to tell me how much they appreciated the many touches of welcome. They mentioned the food for those who had traveled, the elegance and variety of the spread and the beauty of the flowers. One commented on the elegance of the table cards and posters: "You have an incredible graphic designer." Indeed, and a church with wonderful and hardworking hosts, cooks and hostesses, choristers and altar guild! The food, beverages and warmth of the welcome were wonderful. I was very moved by the work that you did and that effort that so many of you made to be there in the middle of the week. Now, let's pray and work together to be a vibrant part of the Body of Christ in our part of the Metroplex and to invite, welcome others into our community in Jesus's name, as well as go out and serve Christ in all his disguises of need and hurt.
2. Our country had a historic election this past week. Some of you are welcoming the election of Donald Trump; others are dismayed and afraid. Please pray for those with whom you disagree. Pray also for our President elect and for our country which is clearly so divided. Christians are people who remember that Democratic, Republican, Socialist, Libertarian or Green, Royalist or Independent, that we are members one of another and have a second and deeper allegiance to Jesus as Lord. It is through Christ's priorities values that we seek to understand and shape our lives and relationships. God is at the back of all our histories and all history. Our confidence is in God's love.
Victoria Heard
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Please do not forget this week fill out the nomination ballots for vestry leaders for 2017 for three year terms. Nomination forms are at the back of the church.
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Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
November 13, 2016
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
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Readings
Isaiah 65:17-25
Canticle 9
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19
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Altar Flowers
The Altar Flowers for Sunday, November 13, 2016 are given to the Glory of God and in Memory of Don Brennaman by the Langworthy Family.
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Altar Servers
8:00 a.m.
Lay Eucharistic Minister, Bob Ware
Lector: Readings & Prayers, Ginny Bertrand
10:30 a.m.
Lay Eucharistic Minister, Charlie Brockett
Lector: Readings & Prayers, Jackie Doss
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Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
November 13, 2016, Year C, Proper 28
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Spoken)
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 a.m. Adult Forum - Part 3 of 3 History of Episcopal Church
9:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Music with Choir)
Fellowship following the service in the Parish Hall
12:15 p.m. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
12:30 p.m. Rhema Gospel Church
3:45 p.m. Austin Street Centre
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Please Wear Your Name Badge
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Tonight, Friday November 11 2016
7:30 p.m. Berea Interdenominational Bible Study Class
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Sandwich Saturday
Tomorrow, Saturday, November 12, 2016, the Austin Street Center Sandwich Crew will meet at 11:30 a.m. to make sandwiches for the people who depend on the Austin Street Center for food.
If it is not convenient for you to come on Saturday, go buy a loaf of bread and your favorite sandwich makings and make sandwiches you can bring on Sunday. They can be place in one of the church refrigerators.
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Monday, November
14, 2016
6:30 p.m. Augustine Chapter SLAA meeting in the Conference Room
7:00 p.m. Toastmasters meeting in the Parish Hall
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
10:00 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study, in the Conference Room
6:30 p.m. Spiritual Cinema (Joan of Arcadia)
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing service
7:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
7:15 p.m. Choir Practice
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
7:30 p.m. Irving Chorale Rehearses
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Tonight, Friday November 18 2016
7:30 p.m. Berea Interdenominational Bible Study Class
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Irving Cares Food Pantry
The most needed items are:
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Canned Meals
(Chili, Stew, and Soups)
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Soap, Shampoo, Deodorant and Toilet Paper).
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Please leave your contributions in the brown basket at the end of the credenza.
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Open after all services and by appointment.
Located in the building adjacent to the sanctuary.
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