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Church of the Holy Comforter Weekly eNews | July 19
, 2018
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Summer Worship Schedule through September 9
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
*childcare available
A Note About Children's Chapel
During the summer months, Children's Chapel will be available during the 10:00 a.m. service on the following dates:
- Sunday, July 22
- Sunday, July 29
- Sunday, August 19
- Sunday, August 26
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Explore the Christian tradition!
This Sunday, July 22; 11:30 a.m.
Join us for part 3 of a special showing of the film series
Christianity: the First Three Thousand Years in the Chapel following the 10 a.m. service. The series will run for consecutive Sundays through August 12. Each installment stands on its own so please join us for any or all of these.
This film series is the companion to the book by Diarmaid MacCulloch studied in EfM year 3. EfM (Education for Ministry) is a distance learning program that aims to increase understanding, deepen faith, and strengthen ministries.
Learn more about EfM
HERE.
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Bring an Main Dish or Side Dish to Share!
Enjoy Water Games and Outdoor Movie!
Saturday, July 28; 6 p.m.
Join us following the 5 p.m. Saturday service for a fun summer night of food, water games, and an outdoor movie! Bring your beverages, picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and Super Soakers. All are welcome! In the event of rain, the potluck and movie will be moved indoors to the narthex. Questions? Please contact
Lauren Breeden.
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Saturday, August 4
Following the 5 p.m. Service
New to Holy Comforter? Join us for light refreshments and fellowship following the 5 p.m. service on Saturday, August 4. Meet our clergy and discover who we are here at Holy Comforter. Singles, couples, families -- all are welcome! Childcare for the 5 p.m. service is available (for children 4 and under) by contacting
Carole Hamric by Wednesday, August 1. Questions? Please contact
Karen Murray.
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Sign Up Now to Reserve a Space!
Youth Tubing Trip
Saturday, August 11 at Front Royal Learn more and download forms HERE.
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Friday, August 17
7:15 p.m. at Nationals Park
Join us as we cheer the Nationals on to victory. It'll be Hawaiian Shirt Night so have fun with your wardrobe. To reserve your ticket(s) please contact
Lauren Breeden.
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Dear Friends,
Just a few short weeks ago, I announced the Holy Comforter Challenge to close our budget gap by the start of our new church year on September 16, 2018. Our immediate need is to raise $100,000.
Since we announced the challenge, I am thrilled to announce that 70 donors have responded with tremendous generosity. To date we have raised a little over $30,000! In the weeks ahead, we will continue to share how your support will help Holy Comforter continue to sustain key outreach ministries as well as our clergy and staff.
Making your contribution is easy:
- Sunday offering - Place your check in the plate with "Holy Comforter Challenge" in the memo area.
- Text donation by mobile phone - Simply text 73256 and enter CHCGIVING (not case-sensitive).
- Online - Please click HERE to make your donation today.
Our faith community is on the dawn of a new era with a reinvigorated calling to serve God and one another. I hope I can count on your support.
Sincerely,
Father Jon Strand
P.S. September 16 is our deadline. Let's keep the momentum going. Please donate today!
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Construction continues. The center hallway is ready for steel. Read more
HERE about the latest construction news.
Please Note: Due to construction of our new Ministry Center, the main level restrooms are not currently available. Restrooms are available on the first and third floors.
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Holy Comforter uses the online service called Time to Sign Up to facilitate support to our parishioners. If you have a need, please contact
the Rev. Valerie Hayes to get the information posted. If you are interested in volunteering to provide support, please visit Time to Sign Up
HERE.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
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Brainstorming Adult Formation
Sunday, July 29
In the Lillian Croy Room
Following the 10 a.m. Service
What are you passionate about? What do you like to share or help others learn? What experiences have you had? Please join this brainstorming session and think outside the box as we consider Adult Christian Formation at Holy Comforter. Our theme for the parish this year is
Getting to Know God, Self, and Others. Let's brainstorm how we can approach this for formation -- and not just on Sundays! Have you ever thought, "Gee, I wish there were a session on..."? Then this meeting is for you! Questions? Please contact
the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Summer Choir Camp is Coming!
Register by July 31!
August 13-17 and 19
Do you know a young person who loves to sing? All rising 2nd graders through rising 7th graders are eligible for this week of singing, musical learning, friendship, and fun. Campers who are not parishioners of Holy Comforter are particularly welcome! Learn more and download Registration Forms online
HERE. Questions? Please contact
David Kelley.
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Registration Now Open!
Shrine Mont All-Parish Retreat
Theme: Getting to Know You
September 7-9; Shrine Mont Conference and Retreat Center
Newcomers Get 25% Off
Join us on the mountain as we explore getting to know God, self, and others. Please join us for this wonderful, fun time of fellowship and sharing and play! Download a registration form HERE. Financial aid is available.
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Revenues from the Pennywise Thrift Shop fund a variety of ministries and activities within our parish as well as numerous community charitable programs and services. Volunteers do all of the work at the shop, and we always need volunteers. Shifts vary by type of work:
- Desk/cashier: usually work a two-hour shift, which can be once a month or more depending on your availability.
- Sorters: Volunteers sort all donations. Shifts can be as short as 1 hour and coordinated with the Day Chair.
- Pricers: Volunteers price items that are chosen for the shop based on preset guidelines. Shifts can be as short as 1 hour and coordinated with the Day Chair.
- Stocking racks and shelves is done while pricing and sorting to keep everything moving.
- Porch Patrol: Volunteers sign up for one or more week shifts during a year and move donations from the porch after hours into the shop.
- Youth Service Opportunities: Students can earn service hours. Shifts coordinated with the Day Chairs.
To volunteer, please contact
Mary Coulombe. Want more information? See the Holy Comforter website
HERE. Find us on Facebook
HERE. Track special items on Craigslist
HERE.
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