Covid Precautions
Case counts are rising again, and we all need to do our part to help mitigate risks. If you are experiencing any Covid symptoms, please plan to stay home and worship through our livestream until you have received a negative Covid test or your symptoms have resolved. Home tests are available at pharmacies for about $15-$30 and give results in about 15 minutes. Thank you for continuing to wear masks in the building, and please get your vaccine booster if you haven't already- it's how we keep each other safe!
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Announcements and Updates |
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December/January Schedule Changes
-The Office will be closed on Friday, December 31st.
-Faith Formation is cancelled on January 2nd and will resume on January 9th.
-Faith and Fellowship will resume on January 3rd.
-Quilters will resume on January 4th
-Property Day will resume on January 5th.
-LandMARKS has been moved until until January 9th.
-Yarn Angles will resume on January 11th after Quilting
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Giving for Tornado Relief -
On the night of Dec. 10, a devastating outbreak of more than 30 tornadoes swept through six states. Kentucky was impacted the most where first responders are still searching for survivors. More than 330,000 people are without electricity across multiple states. The full extent of the damage is expected to become clear in the coming days.
Lutheran Disaster Response is engaging with partners in the affected areas, including the Indiana-Kentucky Synod, to respond to immediate needs. Given the initial damage assessments, recovery will likely take years, and Lutheran Disaster Response is prepared to accompany survivors until the response is complete.
The ELCA's Lutheran Disaster Response is one of the best ways to help those impacted by recent tornadoes. 100% of collected funds will go to assist those affected by tornadoes. If you would like to help financial, you can donate here. Thrivent has made it possible to help those impacted by these tornados too. Follow this link to see how you can direct choice dollars or lead action teams to make an impact.
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Volunteer Tutoring Needed
With school disruptions due to Covid, some children have fallen behind. If you are interested in providing support to a child with tutoring, you are needed at Sand Hill Venable Elementary School for approximately 45 minutes at a time. This is not an after school program, tutors are needed during the school day also. Please call Rev. LC Ray at (828) 776-1721 for more information.
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Adult Faith Formation—Worship Words
January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022 from 9:45am-10:45am
Even if you've been coming to church since before you can remember, the terms that Christians use can seem like a foreign language (hint: sometimes they are). Beginning January 9, 2022, join Cantor David for a four-week exploration of the weird and wonderful words associated with the church. Whether you already know your Mag from your Nunc, or couldn't pick out a ciborium in a sea of chalices, everyone is guaranteed to (probably) learn something new! This class will meet in the sanctuary and via Zoom linked here.
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Friday, December 31st
Sunday, January 2nd
- 8:30am - Worship
- 9:45am - Faith Formation CANCELLED
- 11am - Worship
Monday, January 3rd
- 10am - Faith and Fellowship (Zoom)
- 5:45pm - Executive Team Mtg (Zoom)
- 6:30pm - Christian Action Team Mtg
Tuesday, January 4th
- 9am - Quilters
- 10am - Staff Meeting
Wednesday, January 5th
- 9am - Property Day
- 10am - Kairos Group (Zoom)
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Meeting Links:
-Faith and Fellowship
Mon, January 3rd @ 10am
Password: stmarks
-Executive Team Mtg
Mon, January 3rd @ 10am
Password: stmarks
-Kairos Group
Wed, January 5th @ 10am
Password: stmarks
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Worship Assistant Information |
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If you are a worship assistant, please take a few moments and refresh yourself on the routines of your position either by watching these videos or by reading the linked text within the titles. If you would like to know more about these positions or any others on Sunday morning, please reach out to Danielle.
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January 2nd @ 8:30am
Greeters
Dan Dudde
Mary Dudde
Usher
Carolyn Bradley
Mike Bradley
Altar Guild
Ken Clark
Acolyte
Isa Slater
Reader
Dan Dudde
Communion Assistant
Linda Kinsinger
Assisting Minister
Amy Zellers
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January 2nd @11:00am
Greeters
TBD
TBD
Usher
Scott Baumann
Anne Blackwell
Altar Guild
Bonnie Morris
Acolyte
Eileen Cram
Crucifer
Christian Wikoff
Reader
TBD
Communion Assistant
Vickie Hauser
Live Stream
Bob Mihara
Assisting Minister
Bonnie Richards
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Contact Information
Parish Administrator
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Our Mission:
Making disciples by loving Christ,
growing in faith, serving all people
Our Vision:
Experiencing and sharing God's grace as an inclusive, intergenerational congregation through Worship, Outreach, Learning and Fellowship
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