Sunday, November 17
9:10 AM - Prayer
(Prayer Room)
9:30 AM - Traditional Worship
(Sanctuary
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9:30 AM- Adult Discipleship
(Robins Room)
10:30 AM - Coffee & Fellowship
(Common Grounds)
11 AM - Contemporary Worship
(Patterson)
11 AM - Adult Discipleship
(Upstairs Classroom)
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Healing of a Different Sort
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Many Sundays we have prayer for individuals who need God’s healing touch. But this coming Sunday we will offer up a different sort of healing prayer – a prayer for our city and nation, that we might be healed of a crippling legacy.
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This year Virginia celebrated 400 years since the convening of our General Assembly – a grand occasion indeed. But this year was also 400 years since a ship arrived in Virginia bearing human cargo. Some months before, 350 men and women were kidnapped from their villages in what is present-day Angola, and were forced onto a Portuguese slave ship bound for the New World. By the time the ship arrived in Virginia, only 20 Africans were still aboard, the rest having been stolen by pirates or perished at sea. Those 20 were immediately sold as slaves. Thus began the long and brutal history of slavery on American soil.
As the church of Jesus Christ, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to commemorate this 400
th
anniversary of the enslaved Africans’ first arrival. As this 400
th
year draws to a close, we are uniting with many churches around Richmond to lament this very dark part of our history and to cry out to God for healing and hope in our land.
Lament is a biblical form of prayer that gives voice to human brokenness, vocalizes pain and sorrow, and cries out to God for justice and healing. While the churches praying today have different backgrounds and perspectives, we are unified in our grief over this sin of our past, our sorrow over the continuing racial brokenness in our society today, and our longing for Jesus Christ to bring his full peace and healing.
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This Friday- 11/15, 6-8 PM
Art Gallery Open House
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Bring a friend. Invite a neighbor. Introducing MAKE Studio to the RVA community.
HOST:
Angie Cooke with Artists David Robatin and Alonsa Riddle
WHEN:
Friday, November 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Make Creative Studio
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Commitment Cards Again This Sunday
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Those of you who are regular givers should have received a letter from Keith last week, with an enclosed Commitment Card, inviting you to pray and think about how you plan to give to St. Giles next year. If you haven’t received such a letter and card, there are some at the church.
This Sunday, November 17, we will invite you to bring your cards forward to the Lord’s Table during our worship services. Or you are always welcome to respond by mail. Thanks!
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LYNETTE & CURTIS
Celebrate with us!
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Lynette Arrington & Curtis Bailey Invite you to Join them as they exchange Marriage Vows
Saturday, December 7th at
3:00 p.m. in the afternoon at
St. Giles Church.
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First Up: A Guy Thing Every Friday Morning - 6:30 AM
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Hey guys, we're back on track for this week - First Up, Friday, 11/15, 6:30 AM. No agenda -- just coffee with the guys. Join us and let's talk about it.
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Monday Morning Prayer for RVA, 6:30 AM
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Join us Monday mornings in the Prayer Room from 6:30 to 7:15 AM for prayer focused on Metro Richmond.
God guides us as we cover our city in prayer. What an incredible blessing:
starting the week by praying for others and soaking in the Lord’s presence!
Come join in.
(Photo: Bill Draper Photography)
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Last Day
to Suggest
Names For Elder Nominees
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The Nominating Team will be meeting
tonight
to prepare a list of nominees for consideration as Elders at our congregational meeting early next year. Do you see people in our church who would make good leaders, and whose lives demonstrate the gospel? Please mention them to Judy Roberts, John Harler, or George Greene. It would help, too, if you were to add a note about why you think that person is particularly qualified.
One more note: please
do not
ask the person if he or she is willing to serve – that is the Nominating Team’s job. Thanks, and let’s be praying for God’s chosen leaders to be called forth!
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Dianne Chinault, longtime St. Giles covenant partner and Chancel Choir member, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Plans are in the making for a memorial service, which we will share as they become known.
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Some fun stuff lined up for fall. Check it out!
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Common Grounds Gallery
New Exhibit
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The new artists exhibiting in our gallery are
David Robatin and Alonsa Riddle.
The exhibit, featuring acrylic paintings, will be on display through the first week of January. In addition, their art will be
featured at the MAKE Open House on November 15
which is a fund-raiser for Angie Cooke's new creative studio. At that event, David will be talking about how art has been a healing force in his personal life. This exhibit features how making and viewing art can aid in emotional and spiritual healing.
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NOTE: Shelving Needed for Storage
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Make Studio needs some Shelving needed for Storage Room. Doesn't have to be pretty... Call Angie, 357-0645
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Wednesday Night Dinners
TONIGHT, 5:45 PM
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Reservations are required. Please RSVP on Connection Card Sundays or call the church office by Noon Mondays.
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Wednesdsay Workshops at Make Studio
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N
ovember 13
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Open Studio Night:
Bring your own project or make something in the studio. Suggested donation $5.
November 20 - Art + Lit Workshop Series: The Ring & the Lion: J. R. R. Tolkien and Pottery Painting.
Celebrate the work of Tolkien and learn the old art of porcelain painting. Mingle and discuss your favorite passages as we create a piece of pottery fit for Bilbo’s kitchen shelf. $20
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John Harler RTD column:
I'm retiring, so now what?
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As a practicing physician approaching retirement, I had some major decisions to make — what will I do for the rest of my life? ...
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Annual Thanksgiving Mission RVA Expansion Offering
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Support NEW unfunded Mission RVA Projects & Emerging needs of our Ministry partners --
Generosity Feeds - Foster & Adoption Care Initiatives - FOR Richmond 2020 Community Schools and more.
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Holiday Events at St. Giles
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On December 4, join us for the annual decorating of the Chrismon Tree and the Kids' Clubhouse Players Christmas production! A delightful evening of dinner and festivities. Sign up for dinner on the Connection Card or call church office by Noon, Monday, December 2.
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You won't want to miss this year's production by the Kids' Clubhouse Players! Join us Wednesday, December 4 for December Eve and the delightful musical,
Flower of the Holy Night
! Sign up for dinner on the Connection Card or call church office by Noon, Monday, December 2.
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Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday, December 7, 10 AM - 12 PM
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Ready to make your very own Christmas Wreath this year? Join us on December 7 from 10 am to 12 pm as Sue Mondeau from susus-petals.com leads us in a wreath making workshop. Greenery is being provided by Tom Garnett from his farm. You need only bring the form for your wreath (grapevine or metal) and the ribbon for your bow (wired ribbon makes the best ones). Sue will provide paddle wire and clippers. You might want to bring gloves as the greenery can sometimes be prickly. Come join in the fun and fellowship and bring your daughter, granddaughter, sister, neighbor, or friend. Be sure to sign up on the Connection Card or contact Patience in the church office.
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STEP Christmas Store
December 7
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STEP is collecting donations of new,
unwrapped
children's gifts with original purchase price intact.
Donations needed by Dec. 4
at Calhoun Center, 436 Calhoun St.
(or bring to church office).
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Poinsettias will once again grace the Chancel of the sanctuary for Christmas. Locally grown large-bloom pots are
$11
and will be ordered Monday,
December 9
, to go on display Sunday, December 15 through Christmas. Sign up on the Connection Card, along with dedication. Pots are yours to pick up after service Christmas day.
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MAKE
Holiday
Workshop and Open House - December 14
Join us in Common Grounds December 14 at
MAKE
Creative Studio, as we sip hot cocoa and gather to create Christmas gifts. Shop some local vendors and craftsmen for last minute gifts and stocking stuffers. Have fun and
MAKE!
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No Open Fellowship in November
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There will be no Open Fellowship meal for the month of November. Open Fellowship is held on the third Thursday of every month, but this month the organizers would like to encourage those who usually attend to participate in some of the planned holiday festivities going on at St. Giles. Take a look at events posted on the e-news and enjoy the season!
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ALL KIDS K-5th are Welcome! Join us in the Kids' Clubhouse to prepare for our Christmas Musical: the Flower of the Holy Night! Dinner 5:45
PM
(reservation required)
, Clubhouse 6:30-7:30 PM.
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Wednesday Night Class
6:30 PM
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A study of the book of Revelation, with Tommy Nance, following Wednesday Night Dinner.
Weekly follow-up Devotions are available for anyone interested. Request to
twjrnance@gmail.com
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Sunday Morning 11 AM
James Anderson is teaching from Psalm 23.
Meets in upstairs Adult
Discipleship Classroom.
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S
unday Morning 9:30
"The Prayer Course," an 8-week study of The Lord's Prayer, led by a team of instructors.
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Women's Bible Study
Tuesdays 9:30 AM
What feels shaky in your world? You can live with security and purpose. Join us Tuesdays, 9:30 AM, in Common Grounds.
More here
(refreshments served).
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Grace Circle
Thursdays 10:30 AM
Designed for women to connect and do life together in a small group setting. Hosted by Alycia Greene and Heather Agnello. Meets in Man Cave.
Childcare available upon request at agnello@stgiles.org
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Richmond Center for Christian Study
Author Sue Schlesman Book Signing Friday, Nov. 15
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Richmond Center for Christian Study & Redemption Books
present local author
Sue Schlesman
speaking on her new book
Soulspeak: Praying Change into Unexpected Places
(Q&A and book signing to follow).
Friday, Nov 15, 7 PM at Redemption Books
(next to Gelati Celesti in the Stony Point Shopping Center).
No registration necessary.
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Praying Blessings Brings His Presents/Presence - Nov. 16
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Would you like to see a blessing bring about relational reconciliation or an abundance of supply? Join us to learn about blessings and practice doing it on Saturday, 11/16, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at River Road UMC,
8800 River Road, RVA 23229.
Lunch to be provided. Seminar Free! Donations appreciated. Need your RSVP by Wed. 11/13
to Elizabeth at 804-539-6626.
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Friendraiser: Neighborhood Literacy Center w/the Verlanders
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Thursday, November 21, 7–8:30 PM
Register at:
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PRC 2019 Annual Gala November 21 Richmond Marriott
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Please join the PRC on Novembrer 21 at the Richmond Marriott for an evening of celebration, fellowship, and inspiration.
Dinner is complimentary
, with an opportunity to make a financial gift extended.
Register here
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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
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