Saturday E-news November 21, 2020 |
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The front page of the website will always have a link to join Worship via Zoom or via YouTube, or you can continue to click the links here in the newsletter.
Both Zoom and YouTube offer the opportunity to type in comments and prayers during the worship service.
The link below is for the Sunday service and our upcoming Thanksgiving Service at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24th.
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The passcode is faithec
To join by phone:
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US: +16699006833,,86417722967#,,,,,,0#,,8218115#
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1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 864 1772 2967
Passcode: 8218115
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The Faith YouTube Channel now has recordings of the Thanksgiving Memories Coffee Hour and Leon Malmed, Holocaust Survivor who spoke at the recent Senior Lunch Bunch. |
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The Reign of Christ
Dear ones, this week we arrive at the end of our liturgical cycle as we celebrate the now and nearing Reign of Christ, the king who will put an end to kingdoms, who gathers all, feeds all, and rejects none. There’s this business about sheep and goats, but don’t worry, we’ll talk about that tomorrow.
This week made it clear that we still live in a world where sickness and hunger and need cast long shadows. If you have the means of laying out a joyful Thanksgiving feast next week, even if it’s apart from loved ones because of the pandemic, you are truly blessed. If you have healthcare and a balance in your bank account, you are truly blessed. But how much more blessed are those who lack all these and still know the light of hope.
There is no prayer more faithful, no discipline more spiritual, no act of worship more divine, than the attention a person gives to another in the love of Christ. When we turn our faces toward those who hunger or thirst, who are unknown or unclothed, who are ill or incarcerated; that is when our faces are pointed toward the face of Christ whose abundant hope is now and nearing. When we offer food and drink, when we offer recognition and resources, when we offer healthcare and human dignity; we build the throne where he will sit.
Beloved, be encouraged as you build the throne. Pay careful attention, and if you listen very hard, maybe you’ll hear that same voice heard by a witness to that hope long ago, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Grace and peace,
Rev. Tom+
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Vacation Time
Rev. Tom will be taking some vacation time this week for rest and renewal, Monday 11/23 through Sunday 11/29. He will be back in the office on Monday, 11/30.
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Thanksgiving donations specifically for Mission outreach can be made via mail or using Realm. Choose Mission and list Thanksgiving in the memo line.
Faith Episcopal Church
PO Box 966
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
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Mark your calendar and be sure to join us for the Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. This virtual service will include music by the Youth Band! The Zoom link will be on our webpage or join in via YouTube.
The passcode is faithec
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By Building Faith Editors on Nov 16, 2020
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Congratulations to Carol Baerlin, Dena Nkadi and Polly Zywiec who were installed by Rev. Tom Gartin into the Order of the Daughters of the King® on Thursday, November 12th. There is a study process that they completed and agreed to before taking their vows. Please join us in welcoming them to the Faith chapter – “Daughters of Faith”. Our chapter looks forward to serving Faith more when the days allow us!
Judi Hill, President
Lynne Thomas, Vice President
Linda West, Secretary
Ruth Pihlaja, Treasurer
Charlotte Kine, Suzie Kuehn, Linda Williams, and Gerri Morgan
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SHARE Food Closet Seeking Volunteers |
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Special Help and Relief in Emergency
The SHARE Ministry was formed to reach out and help the less fortunate, remembering what Christ would do in the same situation. Several churches in El Dorado County have joined together to donate their time to work at SHARE. Supermarkets, the Food Bank of El Dorado County, and private individuals donate food and financial assistance, as do all the churches.
We need volunteers to help bring bags and boxes of food to car trunks. For more information please call Jean Hart 530 906-0101.
We need volunteers with muscle and a pickup truck to bring food from Cameron Park Food Bank to SHARE Food Closet@ Federated Church in Placerville. For more information call Jim Lemire 530 391-9072.
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming events. More news will be coming soon.
- Wednesday, December 9th, Advent Evening Prayer (tentatively in-person)
- Wednesday, December 16th from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Virtual Christmas Caroling Sponsored by the Senior Lunch Bunch
- Home Communion for Christmas Eve
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Sierra Service Project - New Opportunities |
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This retreat is open to all men who are interested! Deacon Steve Shortes is coordinating the event and can be contact with any questions: stephenshortes@gmail.com or (530) 957-3516. There is a requested donation of $20. The retreat will be led via Zoom by The Rev. Daniel London. Click here to view a flyer and schedule.
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The women of Faith Episcopal Church invite women of any faith community to join in a virtual Advent retreat. The focus will be to prepare the mangers of our hearts as we wait in hope for the Christmas promise of new life.
The day will be filled with a variety of activities including presentation, discussion, prayer, music by young adult women, small group sharing, and creative expression with time for lunch and small breaks. You are invited to join us for all or any part of the day.
Please register by November 27th so that a retreat packet can be mailed.
A $5 donation is requested to benefit Powerhouse Ministries Folsom, a shelter for women & children. A donation can be made at the time of registration using our Realm system.
For questions contact:
Sarah Goodness (916) 390-8835 Email: sarahgoodness@gmail.com
Susan Wahlstrom Cell: (209) 304-8321 Email: wahlstrom@volcano.net
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Resources and Other Information |
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You can view a Liturgical Calendar for upcoming weeks with links to the lessons for Sundays and major Holy Days from the Revised Common Lectionary (as adapted for use in Episcopal worship) at the following link:
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OFFICE HOURS
There are no established office hours during this time. The best way to reach the Admin team is to email the church at faithec@faithec.org.
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please email prayer requests to faithec@faithec.org.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Reverend Tom Gartin
Reverend Sonya Reichel
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