St. Giles News
17 July 2019
Keith's Inkling
This Sunday at St. Giles
July 21, 2019
9:10 AM - Prayer for services (Prayer Room)
9:30 AM - Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 AM - Adult Discipleship Class (Robins Room)
10:30 AM - Coffee and Fellowship (Common Grounds)
11 AM - Contemporary Worship (Patterson)
11 AM - Adult Discipleship Class (Upstairs Classroom)


Dinner 5:15-6 PM
Classes 6-8:30 PM
STARTS TONIGHT
VBS @Westwood!
July 17-19 - ALL AGES
Our dear Friends at Westwood Baptist have again invited us to join them for a churchwide (all ages) VBS this summer, July 17-19. The theme is "Mission Possible," encouraging believers to love people and tell them about God's love for them. More here.
TONIGHT! 7/17
FOOD TRUCKS & WATER PLAY 5:30-8:30
Kids! Splish Splash! It's our annual summer bash! Wear your swimsuits, bring a friend, and join us at the Water Slide! Great family summer fun! Tonight!

Food Trucks: July Lineup
Drama Camp Recap
Last week a happy troupe of kids K-5th circled around Director Ben Miller to celebrate God's Creation in song, dance summertime fun. The annual camp, organized by Family Ministries Director Heather Agnello, was further illustrated in art, crafts, science, and games. See pictures here.
Summer Dollars & Sense
Time for vacations and week end get-aways but what do I do about my weekly giving and what am I supposed to be doing about the For His Glory Campaign?
You now have the capability of giving online. Simply go to www.stgiles.org click on the resource button, from the dropdown screen click on give online, fill in the amount, complete the information and you are done and ready for vacation.  Or f ollow directions here .
Fun & Fellowship
SUMMER IN THE STUDIO
For Kids: Summer at MAKE is all about kids! We are kicking off our inaugural summer with a series of workshops designed for Elementary and Middle School students, we will host a series of 2 hour, 3 day workshops.  Note: Only 4 spots left for "Paint-A-Rama." Sign up now at www.stgiles.org/makestudio here

OPEN STUDIO
Wednesdays, Starting July 24, 5-8 PM
For Adults (and kids 12 and up): Creatives of all ages are invited to join us in the open studio beginning Wednesday Evenings, July 24, 5 - 8 p.m . and continuing into the Fall. Participate in a planned studio activity, talk to a visiting artisan, or bring your own creative project. All supplies and items in the studio are available for use during these sessions designed to cultivate community in a congenial setting. Enjoy Food Trucks on the lawn and stay to MAKE! Suggested Donation: $5 per person, per visit. No registration required. Make a Difference! Donate (click on R esources/Make Studio).
Make Studio wishes to THANK ALL OF YOU for your kind and generous donations to the studio. FYI: We have all the milk jugs needed! Keep bringing those bottle caps, please! WE NEED THE FOLLOWING BEFORE THE JULY 22 WORKHOP: Watercolor pencils, watercolor paper, four counter-height metal or wooden stools. Thanks!
7 PM in Patterson
no childcare
Heart Song - Summer Shift
July 26 :: 7 PM :: Patterson
Since January we’ve had weekly prayer and praise meetings on Friday nights, called Heart Song. We’ve been much blessed as we’ve followed the Spirit’s leading, rejoicing in his ever fresh ways of bringing the presence of Jesus close, speaking to us, and empowering our prayers. Through the summer we've met on 4 th Fridays. Next up, July 26, and August 23. More here
Friends, Food & Faith
Thursday, August 1, 7 PM
Join Judy & Tom Roberts for Dessert and and Evening of Testimonies on Thursday, August 1, 7 PM, at their home: 9604 Carterwood Rd., 23229, 804.356.1916. Everyone Welcome!

Questions? 804.356.1916.
Bring the kids, grands, neighbors!
POP Sensations Night. (Some partial scholarships available for families).
Baseball, Hotdogs & Fireworks - Saturday 8/10
Squirrels vs Bowie
Hot Dogs at St Giles 4:30 PM;
Carpool to Diamond 5:25 PM;
GREAT Tickets only $10 each.
Register w/Bob Ruthazer, bob@stgiles.org, Naomi Alessi or on Connection Card Sunday.
Church Picnic & Congregational Meeting
Sunday, August 25
Make plans to join the St. Giles family on the lawn following unified worship on Sunday, August 25. Fried Chicken supplied. More here
Life works differently in summer...
Summer Life Groups
There's still time!!
A couple of groups are just at start-up in one of our 4 week, summer-sized, Life Groups. The goal is to offer an array of 4 week schedules, with the hope that one will fit with your summer comings and goings. Find Life Group Leaders listed here .
In The Gallery
A new display of artist’s works are on display in Common Grounds Gallery now through August. Bring a friend and take advantage of the rich variety of mixed media showcasing Richmond artists. Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30-4:30 and Sunday mornings.
Kids & Family
Nursery care for little ones is ongoing. Kids Own Worship will continue during the 2nd service. Questions? Contact Heather Agnello at hagnello@stgiles.org .
St. Giles' Kids and Summer Sundays!
School's out, and so is Sunday School! Elementary & Middle School kids are invited to join Miss Heather upstairs in the Kids Own Worship classroom from 9:30-10:30 in July. We'll have games, puzzles, and crafts while we listen to The Chronicles of Narnia: The BBC Radio Full-Cast Dramatisations. Join us for some fun, laid back summer fellowship! More here
Children's Garden Preschool Now Registering Fall 2019

Contact Director, Susan Chester, childrensgardenpreschool1@gmail.com for tour. Or Apply online at:


Adult Discipleship
Adult Discipleship Classes
JULY, 9:30 & 11 AM

During the month of July Adult Education has presented a series on the letter to the Colossians at both the 9:30 and 11 hours.  This week will be taught by Nathaniel Lyle.

St. Giles Women
Women's Summer Tuesday Bible Study
Join us as we read aloud and discuss Jen Wilkin's book God of the Covenant. We meet on Tuesday mornings in Common Grounds at 10 AM (summer hours).  more here
Community
Little 9 year old Markiya Simone Dickson was killed by a stray bullet after an argument on the basketball court. After burying his daughter, her father said, "Everybody keeps going down the same path just to get the same results."
Let's Talk About Homicide
July 23 2 PM
Entercom Radio Station
It's time to get back to what worked -- relationships between church and community. Meet up at the station for a live broadcast. Entercom Radio Station, 3245 Basie Rd., RVA 23228. Let us know you're coming: www.teamforgod.com/join-meeting
Live-Streaming Bible Study and Worship

One of our newer ministries is live streaming our worship services and some of our classes. If you’d like to check it out, use this link to our YouTube channel. We’re doing it simply – no fancy sound or cameras. But works to bring you the basics. If you don’t click on during the actual live stream hours, Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00, know that the videos are saved on our YouTube channel page, along with Pastor Keith’s video blogs. Find us at:  http://bit.ly/StGilesYouTube