Weekly e-Epistle
from
St. James' Mill Creek
Wilmington, Delaware
The Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 8
Worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Celebrant/Preacher The Rev. Kim F. Capwell
MESSAGE FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR

It’s a wonderful time of year…really! Gathering with family and friends always reminds me of what’s most important. On Thanksgiving and for five days afterwards my youngest daughter, Christine, and Sophia, her seven-month-old daughter (AND my granddaughter!) were with us. It was a precious opportunity to share life’s joys and struggles and also to bond with Sophia.

As Christmas comes upon us, please remember to focus on the good portion. Pause when you become anxious or frustrated and ask yourself why God has invited you into whatever the opportunity is that lies before you. When our spirits quicken with those around us, God is always in the mix!

God bless!
Fr. Kim Capwell

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!

When Fr. Kim arrived at the Parish House last Saturday, the front door was open. PLEASE REMEMBER if you have a key to the Parish House, when you unlock the door to enter, the door remains open until you have locked it again. For the sake of security, we ask your diligence in this regard. Thank you!
ADVENT READERS & CANDLE LIGHTERS NEEDED

If you would like to be a reader or candle lighter at the lighting of the Advent Candles this Advent season, please let Fr. Kim know at rector@stjamesmillcreek.comcastbiz.net or 302.475.3048. Thank you!

PLEDGE CARD REMINDER

If you have not returned your pledge card and envelope, please do so asap! As St. James’ transitions from an interim to a full time rector, your pledge is critical for us to provide the financial means to maintain our historic 300+ year church. 

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2019

This year the holiday schedule will look like this:
·         
Sunday, December 22, 2019 - Services mark the Fourth Sunday of Advent
~         8:00am Holy Eucharist  
~         10:15am Holy Eucharist with Choir
·         
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 - Evening Services celebrate Christmas Eve
~         7:30pm Youth-Led Service with Holy Eucharist
~         10:00pm Candlelight Service with Holy Eucharist
·         
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 - Christmas Day
~         9:00am Quiet Holy Eucharist
·         
Sunday, December 29, 2019 - Celebrant & Preacher, The Rev. John Wallace
~         ONE SERVICE at 9:00am Christmas Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist
Schedules, Upcoming Services, and Events


Sunday, December 8 – Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:15 am Holy Eucharist
11:30 am Hospitality Hour

Monday, December 9
7:00 pm Vestry meeting in the Parish House Lounge

Sunday, December 15 – Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Stewardship Breakfast
9:00 am Youth Rehearsal
9:00 am Choir Rehearsal
10:15 am Holy Eucharist
11:30 am Hospitality Hour

St. James' Mill Creek
2106 St. James Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808

302.994.1584