19 DECEMBER 2018
 
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Fourth Sunday 
of Advent
December 23, 2018


10:10 AM  ::   Pre-Service Prayer :: Prayer Room
10:30 AM :: Unified Worship - Christmas Cantata
11:30 AM ::  Christmas Reception in Common Grounds



A Christmas Cantata

Unified Worship Service
Sunday, December 23  ::  10:30 AM
Invite a family member, neighbor or friend and join us on Sunday morning, December 23 for a spectacular presentation of Vivaldi's Gloria! with the  St. Giles Chancel Choir, under the direction of Ben Miller, Director of Music and Worship Arts. Our gifted house organist, Linus Ellis, will perform on the pipe organ and all will enjoy a meaningful celebration of the Christmas season in music and song. 

A Christmas Reception immediately follows the Cantata in Common Grounds.

Christmas Reception

Bring a favorite sweet or savory finger food and join us after the Cantata on Sunday, December 23rd for a Reception and time of Fellowship in Common Grounds.

We will also be honoring our friend Donna Roman and thanking her for her years of service here as "Chef Donna". Donna is moving to Oklahoma in January to be close to family. Be sure and give her a hug and best wishes as she follows God into the next season.


 

Monday, December 24

The St. Giles tradition continues with two evening worship services to welcome Christmas:

5 PM - Family Worship Service
A participatory service designed for the whole family. Bring the children and grands for an invitation to greet the Christ child.
 
10 PM Candlelight Worship Service
A formal candlelight worship service with communion to welcome the birth and life of Lord Jesus, the Christ. Music begins at 9:45.


Highlights of the Session Meeting

The Session met December 17. Here are some highlights of their actions:
  • They received Alycia Greene as a Covenant Partner.
  • They endorsed Angie Cooke's proposal that we form a team and investigate the possibilities of an art ministry here.
  • They adopted a 2019 budget.
  • They approved the launch of a Friday evening prayer and praise service.
  • They approved the 2019 preschool budget.
Merry Christmas  Police, Fire & EMS
Goodies from St. Giles

On Christmas Eve we're preparing trays of cookies, snacks and goodies for the local Fire and Police Departments as a gift from St. Giles to bless those on duty who serve our Glenburnie neighborhood. If you can bring a little extra on Sunday for the Christmas Reception, we'll make up trays and deliver them on Monday. If you'd like to help deliver, call the Church Office and chat with Lynn.




Women's Tuesday Bible Study has concluded for 2018 and will resume January 8, 2019.

What is happening on January 8?
Women's Fellowship will begin Jen Wilkin's exciting study God of Creation. Jane Harler will take orders for books. Start the year by being part of Women's Fellowship and enjoying ou new study.


First Thursday Book Club
January 3, 2019
Crossroads Coffee 10 AM

What better way to begin the new year than coming to First Thursday Book Club on January 3 and completing the discussion of Chip Ingram's True Spirituality, Becoming a Romans 12 Christian? Enjoy good refreshment, fellowship and discussion and consider coming to Crossroads Coffee on January 3.

 
The Lost and Found Circle 
January 8  ::  6:30 PM

The Lost and Found Circle will complete the study of Jonah on Tuesday, January 8, 6:30 PM at the home of Marion Slater.  



CARITAS -FEBRUARY 9-15, 2019
Volunteers Needed

Preparations are in the works for the annual CARITAS visit. Volunteers are needed to help with meal prep and serving, laundry, transporting the ladies to YMCA for showers, overnight watch at the church, set up and tear down.  Please consider helping with this worthy cause. You may sign up on the Connection Card Sunday, or contact Jo White (804) 937-6836 or Marsha Hitchcock (804) 592-5017.
 

Hearing Heaven's Strategies For Everyday Problems   
Saturday, January 29  ::  9 AM - 4 PM
River Road United Methodist Church
           

You're invited to join us for a full day seminar to learn how to listen to the Lord and expect to hear His solutions. Come hear local intercessors speak of their experience and share strategies that will help you make decisions with God's solutions.
Speakers:
Jasen Glasbrenner - Intercessor for Richmond and state capitals
Dianne Claiborne - Prophetic intercessor for maturing the Body of Christ
Elizabeth Higgins - Intercessor for ministry to intercessors

FREE seminar - Lunch provided (donations appreciated)
Register by January 11. Contact Elizabeth at 804-539-6626.

Q. How do I make contributions online?

A.   Go to the St. Giles website. Click on the Resources button. In the drop down box you will see Give Online. Fill in the amount, choose from the options available for you to contribute to (like current pledges, flowers, etc;) select the frequency you want to give, select the date, complete your payment information. Ta! Da! You are finished.
 


 Around the Community

Pregnancy Resource Center  of Metro Richmond
"HOT" Items Needed
DECEMBER

PRAYER Request- Parents to get rooted & grounded in a Church
We Have an URGENT Need for the following: * WINTER MATERNITY Clothing - X-Large & Plus Sizes - Especially Pants or Leggings - ONLY Maternity items can be Used
* Baby Gowns - Boys
* Bibs
* Bottles - 4oz & 8 oz- Neutral
* Diapers- Sizes NB, 1 & 4
* Onesies Boys, Girls & Neutral colors- 0-3 Months, 3-6 months
* Receiving blankets
* Sleepers 0-12 Months
* Toiletries (Baby Bath, Oil, Powder & Wash)
* Towels & Washcloths (Extremely Low)
* Vaseline/ Diaper Cream
* Wipes (Please - individual packs ) (EXTREMELY LOW)
* LAUNDRY BASKETS from Dollar Tree to Make a Beautiful Layette presentation
MOMS
Maxi Pads, Deodorant & Body Wash
Due to ever changing safety regulations and recalls, we are only able to accept NEW items.
*Please Call or E-Mail Alison Brown for donation drop off time - [email protected] (804) 673-2020
***Please use the Side Door for Donations***
Children's Garden Preschool
Children's Garden Preschool 
Susan Chester, Director
 with questions or to request a tour.