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Wycliffe Presbyterian
E-News
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Children made Blessings Bags to give to homeless people
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Kids Club Ends with Blessings
In Kids Club, the children have been learning about Bible heroes who loved God. This week we decided that
we can be heroes, too. We want to spread God's love in the world. We can be heroes by being good friends, sharing and helping others. We packed Blessing Bags filled with water bottles, granola bars, tissue, and other useful items. We wrote notes and put them in each bag. Now we will keep the Blessing Bags in our cars. Whenever we see a homeless person by the side of the road we will hand them a Blessing Bag and spread God's love in the world.
This was our last week of Kids Club and Music Makers. Kids Club will resume in the fall. Mark your calendars now for Vacation Bible School July 17 - 20. We will learn about Super Heroes!! (It must be the year of the hero!)
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The Week at a Glance
Sunday, February 19
9:00 Sunday School (Adults/Confirmation Class/High School)
10:00 Worship
10:00 Children's Church
11:15 Member Care Meeting
11:15 AS&F Meeting
11:15 Homeless Shelter Evaluation
11:15 Handbells rehearsal
4:00 Cub Scouts
Monday, February 20 (Presidents' Day)
OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday, February 21
10:00 Coffee & Conversation
Wednesday, February 22
9:30 & 4:00 Music Together
7:00 Yoga
Thursday, February 23
9:30 Music Together
8
:00 Naranon
Friday, February 24
9:30 Music Together
10:00 Healing Art Therapy
7:30 AA
Saturday, February 25
10:00 Choir Rehearsal
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Volunteers Urgently Needed
In observance of Presidents' Day, the office will be closed on Monday, February 20. So this is a good day to strip and wax the floors throughout the building. Volunteers are needed on Sunday after the service to help move furniture, stack chairs, and put away tables. If you can help with this or for more information, please contact Cathy Rotch (288-3893).
Please remember that the building will be inaccessible on Monday while this maintenance is being done.
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Sunday we welcome Megan Pachecano. As a classically-trained soprano she is an opera singer, concert soloist, musical theatre performer, and recording artist from San Antonio, TX. She holds a bachelor’s degree in voice performance from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in classical voice from Manhattan School of Music. She currently lives in Newport News.
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Homeless Shelter Evaluation This Sunday
There will be a meeting Sunday following the worship service to critique our week of homeless shelter. The coordinators, volunteers and other interested folks are encouraged to meet in Room 210. If you have any suggestions please share them with this group prior to the meeting. Thank you again, Wycliffians, and God Bless!
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Thoughts from the Worship Committee
- We are in search of some new choir members! Can you sing? Want to be a part of a fabulous, talented church group? If you answered yes, please join us! Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings at 10 am. Please speak with Sandi Billy if you have questions.
- There are a few spaces available on the 2017 Flower Chart that need to be filled. If you have not signed up to recognize a special birthday or anniversary or to remember a loved one, please check it out. The chart is located in the Fellowship Hall near the coffee.
- Please be aware of visitors to our church. We are seeing new faces each Sunday! Especially during “Pass the peace”, go up to a newcomer and introduce yourself. Remember, we are the little church with a big heart. Thank you!
Our committee is busy planning Lent and Holy Week activities. If you would like to join the Worship Committee, please speak to Josie Collier or Mark Via. Many hands make tasks lighter. Have a great week.
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Ash Wednesday - March 1
On March 1, there will be a joint Ash Wednesday service with the congregation of Virginia Beach Christian Church. The service will be held at their church on 2225 Rose Hall Dr at 7 pm. Please join us as we begin the holy season of Lent.
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Ladies Lunch Out - March 8
Join us March 8 for our monthly Ladies Lunch Out. We will meet at 11:45 am at Dockside Restaurant, 3311 Shore Dr. Guests are welcome. To make reservations, call Betty Douglas at 481-5854.
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Fellowship Lunch - March 19
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Join us on Sunday, March 19 for a delicious St. Patrick's Day luncheon. The meal will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship service. Come and enjoy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls and sherbet and cookies for dessert. Sláinte mhaith!
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Nickel-A-Meal Program Returns
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The Nickel-A-Meal Program (NAM) was adopted by our Presbytery over sixteen years ago to provide funds for hunger ministries within the bounds of PEVA. CS&M is resurrecting this mission at Wycliffe. Nickel-A-Meal (Centsability as PC(USA) calls it) asks Presbyterians to contribute a nickel every time they eat a meal. Over time our spare change adds up and makes a substantial donation that can be used to alleviate hunger and provide direct hunger relief in Hampton Roads.
Currently there is a small plastic jar with a slotted blue top on the cart in the Donation Room to collect your change. CS&M will monitor the contributions and send our collection to PEVA's Hunger Committee once or twice a year.
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Support Our Mission Partners
Please bring all donations to Room 211.
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Seamen’s House
Hotel/Motel toiletries
Troop Caps
Used Magazines
Vets House
Paper goods
Cleaning Supplies
Hotel/Motel toiletries
Bayside Lions Club
Used eyeglasses
Used hearing aids
PIN Ministry
Gently used clothing
Knitting Guild (AKA June Beeler)
Yarn
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St. Columba
Liquid laundry detergent
Gently used clothing
St. Jude’s Ranch
Used greeting cards
Labels for education
Campbell’s labels
Bettie F. Williams School
Farm Fresh Scanner key tags for Bettie F. Williams Elementary are available on a cabinet in Lawrence Hall.
Christian Service & Missions
Coke product plastic caps
Lady Shriners
Aluminum can tabs
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Celebrations &
Condolences
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Birthday Blessings This Week
- February 20 - Dottie Ballow
- February 21 - Jim Haynie
- February 23 - Jason Gangwer
O God, our times are in your hand; Look with favor we pray, on your servants, as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Written by Charles Price (Presbyterian Book of Common Worship)
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Thanksgiving for the Life of Irving Chang
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Our dear friend Irving Chang died recently. A memorial service to celebrate his life of Irving will be held on Friday, March 10 at 6:30 pm. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. We give thanks for the life of Irving and ask your prayers for his family at this difficult time.
Condolences may be sent to:
(Dr.) Amos & Joan Chang
3145 Inlet Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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Condolences to Jodi Rossman
The congregation extends its sympathy to Jodi Rossman whose sister Vickie died this week. Please keep Jodi in your thoughts and prayers.
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Contact Mary Lou Crifasi by Wednesday morning to have
information included in the weekly announcements.
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