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St John the Baptist Preaching
Paolo Veronese, 1562
Borghese Gallery, Rome, Italy
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December 16, 2018
Third Sunday of Advent - Rose Sunday
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Hello Old Donation!
It seems impossible, but here we are: less than two weeks away from Christmas. Have you been able to take a moment to savor this waiting period? To slow down on your journey and be intentional in seeking and seeing God in the ordinary? It's been hard for me, I'll admit. But our adult formation Advent series (Journeying the Way of Love) has been helpful. I pray you'll be able to carve out some time for God and yourself in the busyness of this season. In fact, you can do it tonight! There will be no Wednesday night program in December, so focus instead on your own personal journeys.
On Friday, come out at 5:30pm to join me in our annual Christmas Extravaganza! We'll have pizza for dinner, and will start the movie around 6:00pm. Bring a dozen cookies to share, and
RSVP so I can get enough food!
Our Christmas Pageant is coming together, and we have filled all of our speaking roles. HOWEVER there is always room for more who want to be a part of the evening! Angels, shepherds, stable animals... we love to fill the church with costumed kids, so contact
Meg Warneke or
Megan Barrio with questions or to sign up.
This Sunday following the 10:30 services there will be a rehearsal in the church
for speaking parts only. Next Sunday, 23 Dec will be the full rehearsal for everyone participating.
This Sunday is Rose Sunday, to celebrate the
joy of the season, and is made visible with our beautiful pink altar hangings. It is also
Coat Sunday, and we invite all of you to bring in a spare coat (or two!) from your closet to give to those who have none. We'll listen to John the Baptist a bit more literally this week! I will be preaching at 8:00 and 10:30, and Bob will be in the Gathering and 5:00. Our 5:00 service will be held in the Parish Hall this Sunday, because the annual Handbell Consort will be held in the churchat 5:00pm.
Plenty to stick around here for, that's for sure. I'm looking forward to seeing you at it all!
In Christ,
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| What's Happening Tonight... |
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No programs in December.
Resumes 2 January with Vestry Commission Meetings
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GriefShare tonight at 6:00pm
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Angel Tree Gifts
Due back TODAY - Wrapped and ready to go!
Delivery is this Saturday, 15 December. Want to help deliver? Call Vaughn Wilson 757-460-4723. Be ready at Vaughn's home at 9:30am on Saturday: 4525 Yarmouth Court.
Thursday Mornings
10:00am Holy Eucharist
11:00am Bible Study
CREW (Young-ish Adults)
Thursdays, 5:30pm in Alfriend House
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 4th Annual Christmas Extravaganza!
THIS Friday, 14 December 5:30pm in the Parish Hall
Pizza for dinner, Frosty the movie starts at 6:00, and cookies can be eaten ANYTIME! Bring a dozen cookies to share, and we'll have some good Christmas fun.
RSVP here!
JOY Dinner Group
Friday, 14 December, 5:30pm at New River Tap House
A JuBELLant Celebration!
Don't miss this Annual concert by the Virginia Handbell Consort held
THIS Sunday, 16 December at 5:00pm in the Church.
Bus Drivers Needed!
We need folks willing to drive our OLD DO bus on Sundays to bring our friends from Westminster-Canterbury and Bay Lake to church. No special license is needed, and you'll only drive about once every six weeks.
January & February Bell Ringer Submissions
All information for January and February events is due NLT Wednesday, 19 December. Please email your
unformatted
text
to Gretchen
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Sunday, 16 December 2018
Third Sunday of Advent - Rose Sunday
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 (Parish Hall!): The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
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