The Widow's Mite
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Old Donation Episcopal Church
November 11, 2018
Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Weekly Chimes
Grace and peace, my friends, 
 
All Saints' Sunday was a tremendous blessing. We had well-well-attended worship as we gave thanks to God for all the faithful who have been spiritual leaders and examples to us. As the "Ingathering Sunday" for our stewardship campaign for 2019 pledges, it was full of blessings. We received 156 pledges for $420K. This made my heart sing, since it was far better than last year's start. You paid attention and responded in THANKSGIVING to support our mission and ministry. THANK YOU! We still need the rest of you to get your pledges in during the next couple weeks. This is a great start.
 
This Sunday is Veteran's Day. Our tradition is for those who have served and those who are active military are invited to wear their uniforms for Church. There will be special prayers offered in thanksgiving for their commitment and service for our nation and our well-being. We have a large contingent and their families who have sacrificed much for our benefit. THANKS will be offered. 
 
Saturday morning will be our annual clean-up the property before Oyster Roast. Please come and join the fun. Bring your rake and your energy (and your young workers too) from 8:00am until... We will have donuts and coffee and lots to do. 
 
OYSTER ROAST is just 10 days away. So, get baking, clean out your treasures and clear your schedule to help us. There is something for everyone to do. Sunday morning there will be folks set up to give you choices of what we need for Saturday. Remember this one day of work generates over $10,000 that all goes to Outreach support of the needy. 
 
Sunday I am in the Gathering and at 5:00PM as well as teaching REVELATION in the parish hall. Ashley is preaching at 8 and 10:30. Other adult offerings Sunday include: New to The Episcopal Church and Faith & Health. Tonight are meetings of Vestry Commissions: Parish Life, Good News, Cemetery, Parish Nurses, and probably some others. 
 
See you around God's kingdom!!
Peace and blessings,

Stewardship

What's Happening Tonight...
6:00pm Holy Eucharist, 6:30pm Supper
7:00pm Vestry Commission Meetings 

GriefShare
6:00pm in Alfriend House.
 Next week, 14 November: Surviving the Holidays
More...
Thursday Mornings
10:00am Holy Eucharist, and 11:00am Bible Study

CREW (Young Adults)
Thursdays, 5:30pm & supper provided.
Contact Mother Ashley for details!
 
Grounds Clean up!
THIS Saturday, 10 November, 8:00am until...
Please come out to help us beautify our grounds. Bring gloves and a rake!
Questions? Contact John Brown.  
Oyster Roast Donations 
White Elephant: There is a POD at Alfriend House. Leave your items there 8:00am - 3:30pm Mon - Thurs. Call Bruce for assistance: 310-430-2307.
Please! No electronics, exercise equipment or clothes!
Books: Leave boxed books on the pew outside the Day School entrance. Please, no books in the POD!
Silent Auction: Do you have quality items or gift certificates to donate? Contact Janet Neumann!  
 
Convocation 2 Listening Session for Bishop Search
Sunday, 18 November 2:30pm in our Parish Hall 
The Nominating/Search Committee invite everyone to attend a Listening Session about our search for a new bishop. A summary from the responses to the questionnaire will be shared and we ask for your input.  These sessions will help us to complete a vibrant and living profile of our Diocese.   
 
Eucharistic Visitor (EV) Training 
Sunday, 25 Nov at 12:00noon
Eucharistic Visitors take communion on Sundays to parishioners who are  unable to attend church. You will receive training and two visits with other EVs until you are comfortable visiting on your own. You choose the Sundays you are available. This ministry provides great comfort to
our friends and you will grow in your Faith in ways you cannot know.
Interested? Contact Keren Pernini 499-9885
 
Little Free Pantry
This was an eighth-grade project last year at Old Donation School, and it is time for us to take over! Please bring in non-perishable food to stock our pantry. Place your contributions in the Little Free Pantry box located on the bench outside the kitchen.
 
Stephen Ministers 
A new class to train Stephen Ministers begins in January. Join us in this rewarding ministry - we listen and provide emotional support for those experiencing a crisis. Training is on Monday nights. Application and interview required. Questions? Contact Barbette Timperlake 757-571-212-3144 or Trudy Gross  757-373-4069.

Eagle Scout Project
Ben Perry will be working on an outdoor worship area for Old Donation Church as his Eagle Scout Project. This will include an altar, picnic tables, and benches. Please see Ben after the services to hear about his project or to make a donation.

Ministry Links
Sunday, 11 November 2018
Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 

8:00am Rite I:  The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
9:15am: Christian Formation for Everyone
  10:30am Rite II:   The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi 
10:30am The Gathering: The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr. 
Sundays@5:  The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
 
Veterans - please dress in uniform!
 

   
Parish Office

Gretchen Hood, Parish Administrator, odec@olddonation.org
The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr., Rector,  brandall@olddonation.org
The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi, Assistant Rector, aurquidi@olddonation.org
The Rev. Fred Poteet, Priest Associate, fpoteet@olddonation.org
Marta Cohen, Youth Minister, mcohen@olddonation.org
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