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Christ and the Canaanite Woman
Juan de Flandes, circa 1500
Royal Palace of Madrid
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August 20, 2017
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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August is normally a time for lazy Summer breaks, relaxing with a cold beverage,
 and dreaming about startups of school, football, and the normal Fall stuff. Usually it is a relative quiet time. This year has been nothing like normal.
The hate and violence on display in Charlottesville was startling and cause for dismay. At vestry last night, we discussed our reactions and what we could do at ODEC. We disavowed "partisan political" alignment, which is not our calling. But we identified a Christian's call to recognize good and evil... and what we are called to support and oppose, without alignment to some party's ideology. Thoughts included a need for education about what's happening and why. We talked about the need for clarity and training so we can faithfully tell the Christian truth with courage and an articulate voice that is so needed. We need to be involved in the world and with others unlike us, particularly through serving the needs of the world (like our Outreach programs). And we emphasized intentional prayers for people to find healing and peace that will bring unity. Like we did last Sunday, we will add intentions to our Sunday prayer cycles and pursue means to have the prayers of the people better reflect the immediate needs of our world.
I was strengthened by the witness of your vestry and its resolve - that we can and must make a difference in world if we are being true to Christ's call. Please keep these needs in your daily prayers and watch for ways Christ may be calling for you to be an agent for positive change.
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In addition to the excitement in the world, there is plenty of positive excitement at ODEC this week. Tonight our Summer Wednesday Faith in Film movie is "RISEN". Join us at 6:00 for a fine Lebanese meal from Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant. Make a donation for dinner and enjoy this biblically centered movie from last year. We finish by 8:10. There is also a children's movie in the Music Room - "Finding Dory" - with pizza and plenty of adult supervision. The first week went super and we look forward to another great night.
Friday night is our first softball game with our team playing a doubleheader. Games are 6:45 and 7:45 at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex. Join us and cheer on your friends!
Saturday is our annual pool party at Pembroke Meadows community pool (at the end of Pembroke Blvd). I'll be there so come and let's get wet! Details below.
I have previously mentioned the Turkish NATO families, stranded here through no fault of their own in the aftermath of last year's coup attempt. One family is needing a place to rent while they rebuild their life. If you can help them find a place, it would be a blessing. Details are below also.
In the midst of the storms of our lives, we are called to get out of the boat and trust Christ as we follow his call. I give thanks that we are all in this together.
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Tonight: Faith in Film!
Seeking a few people to help set up before the movie/supper and to help clean up afterwards. Please email
Gretchen
to let us know!
Come directly to the Parish Hall at 6:00pm to get your supper. "Risen", starring Joseph Fiennes,
will begin at 6:10.
We will also have a movie & pizza for the children and babysitting for the really young children! The movie this evening is "Finding Dory" - come to the music room!
GriefShare 6:00pm in Alfriend House
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Tomorrow, Thursday morning
Holy Eucharist 10:00am. NO Bible Study!
September Bell Ringer Deadline
A lot of things will begin again in September. The deadline for submissions is always the 3rd Wednesday of the month: 16 August. That's TODAY!
Please send your information to Gretchen.
Get ready to Watch our Bellringers play Softball!
This Friday, 18 August: 6:45pm & 7:45pm at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex. Come out to cheer on our team! Check out the full schedule HERE!
The Annual ODEC Pool Party is THIS Saturday, 19 August 6:00p,m - 9:00pm at the Pembroke Meadows Rec Center. Bring drinks and a side to share.
RSVP here
so we know how many burgers and hotdogs to prepare!
Education for Ministry - EfM
EfM is a four-year study and group reflection process for the formation of Christian ministry through the development of knowledge, attitude, skill and identity as Christians.
Click here for information! The group is limited to 12 members and only a couple of spaces remain.
Life Line Screening
Thursday, 24 August in our Parish Hall.
Click
HERE for information and to register.
Friday, 25 August @ 5:30pm at Chili's. RSVP to
David Eckhardt!
Saturday, 26 August: EYC is off to Busch Gardens. If you don't yet have a pass and would like to attend, please contact
Marta for information and to RSVP!
J2A Flamingo Flocking!
Ready for some fun? Have a friend's house flocked and help the J2A 2018 Pilgrimage youth at the same time! Your $40 donation will bring a flock of flamingos descending to celebrate.
Removal of all evidence included!
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Ex-NATO Turkish Family seeks housing
A young Turkish family seeks housing in Virginia Beach. The father will attend ODU as a doctoral candidate this fall. The family has two young boys, no pets, and a budget of up to $1200 monthly for rent. The children have asthma, so they hope to find a place with hardwood floors, or new carpet.
It is difficult for these families to secure housing, especially if the property is managed by a company. We have seen God work a miracle recently for housing for one family. Will you please pray for the Aslan family? Please contact Kathy (301)471-8469 if you have any leads on housing.
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
9:15am Holy Eucharist, Rite II: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
10:30am The Gathering Holy Eucharist: The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
Sundays@5: The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
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