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Sunday Mornings at St. Giles
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Sunday,
September 23, 2018
10:10 AM ::
PreService Prayer :: Prayer Room
9:30 AM :: Traditional Service
9:30 AM :: Adult Discipleship (Robins Room)
10:30 AM :: Coffee Fellowship (Common Grounds)
11 AM :: Contemporary Worship (Patterson)
11 AM :: Discipleship Classes (Adult Classroom (upstairs)
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LIFE GROUPS COME TO LIFE
THIS FALL
The signs show that fall is coming - back to school sales, football games, and here at St. Giles, a new round of Life Groups.
What are Life Groups? Ask seasoned disciples what helped form their life with Christ, and almost always you'll hear about a small group of some sort. Life Groups are our plan for such small groups. While God moves in big gatherings too, there's something about a small circle of Christian friends that really boosts our growth in Christ.
Jesus thought so. He interacted with great multitudes, but he really "did life" with a dozen. And when we do life with a dozen or so we can count on him adding his life to our group! In fact, that's why we use "Life Groups" as the name for our small groups. There's a group here at St. Giles for you to do life with!
We launch new rounds of these groups every season, and we're forming some now for the weeks of Sept. 16 to Nov. 11. Here's the link to our web page about Life Groups. You can find the list there, and a form to sign up. Or you can sign up at church for the next two weeks.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to give Keith a call. Come join in!
Leaders Day & Time Where
Matt & Lindsay Sherrard Sundays, 5:30 PM 907 Ashbrook Landing Rd.
Gilpin & Pam Brown Sundays, 7 PM 8829 Elm Rd.
Keith & Sarah Hill Sundays, 7 PM 4604 Grove Ave.
Alycia Greene & Heather Agnello Alt. Sundays after church Sm. Conf. Rm. (w/childcare)
Ellen Andrusia Mondays, 6:30 AM Church Prayer Room
James & Dodie Anderson Thursdays, 7 PM 2911 Fincastle Ct.
Lynne Chambers Thursdays, 7 PM 1211 Santa Anna Rd.
Dick Parkinson & Donna Roman Fridays, 6:30 PM Hathaway Towers, #208
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SUNDAY MORNINGS: September - November
9:30 AM - At the 9:30 AM Discipleship hour we will be looking at a video and reading a book by John Ortberg entitled, "Soul Keeping". Your soul is not just a temporary state. It is not the focus of your quiet time or just your spiritual journey. In this video series and book, John Ortberg reminds us that we have a soul and from it everything else emanates. It is our "real life". In this book John Ortberg becomes what he is at his best -- a spiritual guide. Come experience how to "keep" or "tend" your soul.
11 AM - The team will present a video series by Chip Ingram, entitled "True Spirituality - Becoming a Romans 12 Christian," during the 11 AM hour.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: September- mid-November
- September through mid-October, Keith Hill and Jo White will teach a class called Bridge Builders, on how Christians can bridge divisions in Richmond. They will use a David Bailey video curriculum. In the last three weeks of the term, Keith will teach on evangelism, using the book "I Once Was Lost."
- October 24 - An opportunity for the congregation to learn how to access our new software, as well as new ways of giving (e-giving, text-giving, online).
- October 31 - Trunk or Treat
- November 7 - Legacy Giving
- November 14 - How Will the New Tax Laws Affect My 2018 Tax Return
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Bridge Builders: How Christians Can Bridge Divisions in RVA
Wednesday Evenings Through October 17 (Common Grounds) 6:30-7:30 PM
"Oh dear, better not bring that up." What might "that" be? These days "that" which we want to avoid is any talk of politics or the racial and ethnic tensions which come with it.
But if we can't talk about what divides us, how will we be united as believers, or useful in our community as it deals with divisive topics? We won't. And that's why we're having "Bridge Builders," a six week course on Wednesday nights, starting September 12. What better season to deal with divisions, and to learn from the Lord how we might be used to build bridges?
Jo White and Keith Hill will lead the study using the Race, Class, and the Kingdom of God video series produced by Richmond's own David Bailey and Arrabon. Our goal is not to resolve all such controversies. We'll leave with plenty of questions. But we'll also gain a facility for talking about divisive topics in ways that help us be the kinds of bridge builders Richmond needs.
Here's how the class will work: we'll meet in Common Grounds from 6:30 to 7:30, from September 12 to October 17. If you can, come for dinner beforehand at 5:45, or just come for the class at 6:30.
Let's learn together and be used by God in this important season in Richmond. And bring a friend!
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Option #1 - Kung Pao Chicken (mild), Rice, Broccoli, Carrot Salad, Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Option 2 - Garden salad with chicken, Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Servers: Team 2 - Elizabeth Higgins, Sarah Hill, Tom & Karen Wild, Marion Slater
Be sure and sign up on the Connection Card weekly. You may also choose "STANDING" reservation on the Connection Card. Please allow 24 hours cancellation when possible for Standing reservations.
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HEY KIDS
Love Drama? Love Music?
JOIN US WEDNESDAY NIGHTS this fall in the KIDS' CLUBHOUSE!!
Kid's Clubhouse meets after Wednesday Night Dinner, 6:30 PM. Kids & Parents are welcome to dinner at 5:45 (reservations encouraged). We'll be preparing a
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL to perform for the congregation.
All kids K-5 are invited to participate
For more information, call, text, or email Lindsay Sherrard, 540-352-8310, [email protected]
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Women's Fellowship - Fall Study
Tuesday Mornings - 9:30 AM
Starting
Tuesday, September 18,
the women will meet in Common Grounds to begin a study of the book,
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
, as Nabeel Nureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way...
Bring a friend and join the discussion.
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How to Pray For Your Territory:
Intercessory Prayer for All the Places You Put Your Feet
Saturday, September 29 :: 9 AM - 2 PM
River Road United Methodist Church
8800 River Road, RVA 23229
Join us for this seminar to learn about intercessory prayer and to be encouraged by testimonies from local intercessors:
Kim Marble: Intercessor for Route 1 / Jefferson Davis Highway Renewal
Jason Glasbrenner: Intercessor for 330 Richmond churches and 50 USA Capitols
Elizabeth Higgins: Intercessor for the workplace
We will also take time to hear from God about our prayer territories, to pray together, and to learn and share prayer strategies.
Bring your notebook, a pen, your LUNCH, and a friend!!
Seminar is FREE -- Donations appreciated.
Registration requested by Wednesay, September 26. Call Elizabeth, 804-539-6626.
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SETTING THE BLAZE SUNDAY
Community Service Opportunity
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (5th Sunday)
5th Sreet Baptist Church's Grace Center
1302 Victor Street, Richmond VA 23222
The projects have now been scheduled for the launch of this movement. The projects include prayer tent,
painting, landscaping, minor carpentry repairs, cleaning a shed, but the biggest project that we want to focus on is relationship building, door-to-door.
We envision churches as vibrant community hubs, lighthouses for the community. The church clearly contains the history of the neighborhood but as people move out and new people move in, some of those connections and relationships with the community members get lost. Through this movement we want to help rebuild those loss connections and trusted relationships. We're not trying to fill pews in churches, although that would be a great result.
Several churches are collaborating on this day with 2 shifts, one from 11 AM - 2 PM and the other from 2-4 PM and we're asking you to join us. We'll meet for Prayer and refreshments starting at 10 AM. Childcare is being provided by 5th Street Baptist Church.
Jo White is the central planner for this event. For more information or to sign up, contact her at (804) 937-6836 or
[email protected] and indicate what project you want to participate in.
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 Listen, Love & Pray 2.0 - Fall, 2018
Listen, Love & Pray, a weekly biblical study on the ministry of Jesus with pracital application, reflection, and small group sharing, Wednesdays 10/3 - 11/14 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2245 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan. Classes offered at 10 AM and 7 PM. Contact [email protected], 804-720-6000. Church telephone, 804-794-6953, church email, [email protected]. Judy Roberts can answer questions. Flyers available on Community Board and outside church office.
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An Ordination Invitation
Charles Teixeira, a "son-in-law" of St. Giles Church (married to Elizabeth Andrews), will be ordained as a Pastor on October 6, at 2 PM at Third Church. He and Elizabeth and their boys will soon after move to Midland, Texas, where he will join the pastoral staff of First Presbyterian Church. Charles sent a special letter to St. Giles to welcome us to his ordination, as we have been following his preparation for ministry. Be in prayer for Charles and Elizabeth.
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A Month of Prayer for Our Nation
We pray in many ways for our nation and its leaders. Now there is a new resource available here at the church:
Pray 31, A Month of Prayer for America. Unlike many such resources, this one is truly non-partisan, and provides a means to pray daily for God to bless and guide our nation's and state's leaders. With a 31 day month soon coming, this would be a good time to pick up a copy
(available outside the Church Office) and use it in your prayer time.
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TJ High School Feeding Future Leaders Opportunity
Volunteer Teams needed to
serve TJ Leaders
one Thursday afternoon for 1 1/2 hours, 2-3:30 PM
between Sept 20 - Nov 8, 2018. We will join Hope Church, and Westwood Baptist in providing pizza and snacks to students participating in sports and afternoon programs. Please sign up on Connection Card or e-mail
[email protected]
with a few dates you might be available to get on a Thursday rotation. And bring a neighbor!
If you cannot volunteer,
financial Donations would be appreciated. Mark your St. Giles check in memo: TJ High School. You may also drop off Salty Snacks (chips and granola bars ) in the bin located outside the church office.
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Guest speaker Rev. Andrea Zaki, Ph.D.
Saturday, September 22 at Third Church
On Saturday, September 22 at 6 PM in the Multipurpose Room, the Christian Arabic Church and Third Church will host a dinner featuring a presentation by Rev. Andrea Zaki, Ph.D. He lives and works in Cairo, Egypt and is General Director of the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services as well as president of numerous other organizations. He is also an author and lecturer at Cairo Seminary. Please RSVP to
Rebecca Hatton
(
[email protected]
) if you would like to come to the dinner.
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A 48-HOUR ONLINE GIVING CELEBRATION OF GOD AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE WORK BEING DONE IN JESUS' NAME ACROSS RICHMOND.
FROM: NOON, SEPTEMBER 25 -
In its third year, the Amazing Praise serves as a common platform through which donors can learn about and donate to Christian-based nonprofits serving the greater Richmond area ... including ones with which you are already familiar and are supported by St. Giles.
ACTION: VISIT
www.TheAmazingPraise.org to learn about and to contribute a minimum of $25 to one or more of the participating nonprofits, Noon-Noon, September 25-27.
Kick-off Celebration starts September 24, 7 PM at Hill City Church, U-Turn, 2101 Maywill St., RVA 23226. RSVP
here.
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DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
8 SUNDAY EVENINGS :: 5:30-8 PM
at First Baptist Church,
2709 Monument Avenue, RVA 23220
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Children's Garden Preschool
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Children's Garden Preschool
with questions or to request a tour.
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