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Tree of Jesse
Marc Chagall, 1975
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
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December 8, 2019
Second Sunday of Advent
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Hello Old Donation!
There's a chill in the air, getting me in the Advent-y, Christmas-y spirit. Time to break out the hot cocoa mix and get some wood for the fireplace! But first - it's the first Wednesday of the month, so that does mean Commission meetings. Supper at 6:00, meetings begin at 6:30. All are welcome! If you're not already a part of a Commission, come on by to check one out. I know the Formation Commission could use some more people, and we'd love to have you.
Sunday we will have 5 major events happening!
- First, we are repeating our John the Baptist "Coat Sunday" - so pull a coat or two from your closet and put it in front of the altar. Last year you brought in too many, so I don't expect 400 again, but it is cold outside.
- We will distribute the coats again at "Feed My Sheep" food support, which is also this Sunday.
- St. Nicholas is making his annual stop in the Gathering at 10:30. This is a fun and educational stop to teach about the spiritual origins of "Santa" who began as a bishop in Myra, giving gifts to children to save them from a life of poverty and enslavement. St. Nicholas (who is a professional Santa and a member of ODEC), dresses in traditional Christmas colored bishop's garb and is a treat for our younger children. Bring your kids and neighbor's kids.
- In the Church, we welcome our new staff member, The Rev. Genevieve Nelson, for her first Sunday with us. Genevieve will be our ordained deacon for the next three years.
- After the 10:30 services we will have the fifth major event. Groundbreaking for our major building project will happen at 11:45, with prayers, planting a tree, and (coffee hour) reception to follow. We will have building permits by year-end and actual work starts in January.
On Sunday, Bob will be preaching at 8:00, 10:30, and 5:00, and I'll be in the Gathering. I'll also be teaching a class in the Parish Hall on the Season of Advent, so if you're curious what all the fuss is about, join me at 9:30.
Please note, sign ups are happening NOW for our Christmas Pageant! If you have a child in 6th grade or younger who would like to be a part of the pageant, please contact
Summer Johnson, and/or sign up at church on Sunday. ALL are welcome! We could also use teen volunteers to help keep things running smoothly.
Can't wait to see you all then,
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| What's Happening Tonight... |
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Supper 6:00pm
Vestry Commission Meetings 6:30pm
Christian Formation, Parish Life, Good News, Day School, Outreach
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Day School Stop & Shop
TODAY in the Parish Hall! Time to do a little Christmas shopping.
Thursday Mornings
10:00am Holy Eucharist
11:00am Bible Study in the Parish Hall
CREW - Young-ish Adults
Thursdays, 5:30pm in Alfriend House
Angel Tree!
The tree is up in the Parish Hall and more angels are available. Stop by and choose and Angel or two.
All wrapped gifts are due back NLT Wednesday, 11 December!
Feed My Sheep
This Sunday is our day to serve a mid-day meal to folks in need in Norfolk sponsored by our Outreach Ministry as "Feed My Sheep." You are welcome to come Saturday morning at 9:00am to help us prepare the meal in the kitchen. Please email Melissa Waide
or call 718-8599 if you are interested in helping now or in the future on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
JOY Dinner Group
Friday, 13 December, 5:30pm at The Butcher's Son Chop House in Hilltop.
January Bell Ringer Submissions
All input is due NLT that the 3rd Wednesday of the month. For the January issue, please submit your unformated information NLT Wednesday, 18 December via email.
Pledge Cards Accepted!
Have you turned in your pledge card? If not, you can pledge online!
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Order Christmas Poinsettias Online
We decorate the Church and Parish Hall with poinsettias for Christmas. If you would like to dedicate a poinsettia, click HERE to enter the information.
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Our new website is now live! Check it out!
We are now on Twitter! Check out our tweets!
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Sunday, 8 December 2019
First Sunday of Advent
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I:
The Rev. Bob Randall
10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II
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The Rev. Bob Randall
10:30am The Gathering
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The Rev. Ashley Urquidi
Ceremonial Groundbreaking 11:45am
5:00pm Paws, Prayers & Praise
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The Rev. Bob Randall
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| Isaiah 11:1-10 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
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