Happening TODAY
Today is SACRA (Staunton Augusta Church Relief Agency) Sunday:
To donate, please use envelopes in your pew or write a check with SACRA on the memo line. SACRA is a completely volunteer-operated agency which pools the outreach and relief funding of local churches to provide help to those in need within the local community.
Food Pantry Donations:
November’s canned foods will be donated to the Noon Lunch Program. Donations will be collected TODAY.
Happening next Sunday
Advent Lessons and Carols:
Begin the Season of Advent by attending Trinity’s beautiful candlelight Lessons and Carols service Sunday, December 3 at 5 p.m. Organ voluntaries will begin at 4:45. All are welcome to attend the Reception following the service in McCracken Hall.
A feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines!
Next Sunday, Dec. 3, is the Advent Lessons and Carols Concert!
Reception following, so bring a contribution of savory or sweet finger food to McCracken Hall starting at 4:00 p.m. (
We still in need of one additional
wine server
on the 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. shift;
people to clean-up/move tables
after the reception; and
a second hand with dish washing and with dish drying.
Contact Carrie Tucker if you want to help make this a joyous event for all! 540.230.0787 or
ctucker59@gmail.com
)
Trinity's Annual Advent Event:
Join us Sunday, December 3 at 10am in McCracken Hall. We will gather for fellowship and fun as we create Advent wreaths and decorate ornaments, wrapping paper, and cookies! Please give as generously, as you are able, to our free will offering for wreath supplies. $10 suggested donation.
Prayer List Yearly Renewal:
Beginning Sunday, December 3
we will remove all names from the prayer list that were added before November 1, 2017 unless names are specifically indicated in our notes to remain on the list. If you have questions or concerns about a name, please contact Deidre at 886-9132 or
Offering envelopes
(for those that have chosen to "pledge")
will be available in the Church to pick up on December 3.
Other
Praying at the Windows – Monday December 4 at 10:30
– Come take some quiet time in this Advent season to behold the beauty of the Lord at the Trinity windows. Deacon Anne Grizzle will offer guidance and quiet time in the sanctuary.
Upcoming Priest Schedule
December 3 & Advent Lessons & Carols:
The Rev. John Lane
December 10:
The Rev. Anne Grizzle preaching; The Rev. Roger Bowen presiding
December 17:
The Rev. Paul Nancarrow
As you turn in your pledge form this year,
be reminded there are many ways to give your contributions. The easiest is to allow Trinity to deduct your contribution monthly from your banking institution. This does not cost you anything, and we do this on the 18th or 25th of the month, whichever date you prefer. Online through Realm or text giving is a very easy option for you. You do not pay any extra fees, as Trinity is happy to pay the fee of .35 per transaction plus the extra 3% of the value of your gift the bank charges us to do that online transaction. See Laurie in the office if you would be interested in getting more information. Offering envelopes
(for those that have chosen to "pledge")
will be available in the Church to pick up on December 3.
Giving Tree:
The giving tree will be at the back of the church decorated with gift tags listing gift items requested for persons residing at Ritenour Rest Home beginning on December 3.
When you take a gift tag please sign it out on the form posted next to the tree.
All gifts should be wrapped and dropped off in the church office copy room or under the tree by Sunday, Dec. 17. Please securely attach the tag to the gift.
