The Weekly Net
December 18, 2020
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From our Priest-in-Charge
Dear Friends in Christ,
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of god in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Paul tells the church (All Ya’ll) Rejoice! These words encourage a church in need to continue in the good work in hope of the second coming. We are encouraged as Christ’s Church today as we come to hear the Good News! And yes, we could all use good news and so could so many in our communities.
Christmas Eve services:
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2:00 p.m. Outdoors (weather permitting)(must register)
- 4:00 p.m. online with pageant
- 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. traditional liturgy online
Christmas Day service:
These services are now more accessible than ever and we encourage you to share this Good News with neighbors and friends, far and near. Yes, we all long for our Christmas services in the sanctuary instead of in our homes. However, this year is a particular opportunity to share some of our joy for the community with those who may not know they need it. We all know and have experienced the emotions of this 2020 year and we need an Incarnate God.
Let’s shout the Good News about the upcoming celebration of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ from the tops of mountains and on social media.
I look forward to celebrating Advent IV with you this week and as we all prepare for the Nativity and look with hope towards Christ’s second Coming.
Faithfully yours,
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The Reverend William L. Packard
(571) 449-7438
For pastoral emergencies, please call (571) 336-6509
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Online Worship & Gatherings for the Week |
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Saturday, December 19th
Sunday, December 20th
@ 9:00 a.m. – Bible Study (Mtg: 142 074 0872 | pwd: CMrCxTkf488)
@ 11:00 a.m. – Coffee Hour (Mtg: 847 0278 7729 | pwd: 437719)
Weekday Mornings
Wednesday, December 23rd
@ 10:30 a.m. – Bible Study (Mtg: 884 0844 2173 | password: 313159)
Note: When joining any of our Zoom meetings, please make sure your name is displayed.
2nd Note: If any of the service links above don't work, check our website for updated links.
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Sunday School Online this Weekend
Due to the uptick in COVID cases in the area, we will not be meeting in person this Sunday. All Sunday School classes will meet at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom at the links below:
If your child hasn't registered for Sunday School yet, they can do so here.
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Regathering Update
The Commonwealth of Virginia and Fairfax County have seen a drastic increase in the number of Covid-19 infections. This past Monday, December 14th, Fairfax County averaged 44 new cases per 100,000, which far exceed the 4.9 needed to regather indoors. Out of an abundance of caution, Bishop Susan is asking us to refrain from gathering for worship outside this Sunday, December 20th.
However, we are still able to gather on Christmas Eve. This will also not impact visitations with the Holy Eucharist. Following Christmas, we will refrain from outdoor worship until the Bishop and the Diocese indicate that we may do so. Please check our Covid-19 page regularly for updates.
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Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th:
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th:
- Online Christmas worship @ 10:30 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist this Christmas
As announced last Friday, we will be celebrating the Holy Eucharist at our outdoor service this Christmas Eve at 2:00 p.m. Our understanding of the Incarnation is palpably expressed in our Sacraments and this Christmas we offer throughout the season an opportunity to partake in Communion at the 2:00 p.m. or in small groups of 9 or under, outdoors throughout the 12 days of Christmas in front of the Church.
Communion will be distributed in one kind following the guidelines from the Diocese. The visitation/service itself will take about 7 minutes and we invite you to sign up for a slot. Please let us know if none of these times will work. We also continue to encourage individuals and families to make informed decisions on their level of risk. Please sign up at this link. |
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Preschool Registration
Starting January 19, 2021, our preschool will begin registering for the 2021-2022 school year. Current families, siblings of alumni, and Parish members get priority on registering. Registration opens to the community on February 16, 2021. Classes are filled first come first serve, so please don't delay if you are interested. Please visit our website for more information and to view a virtual tour of the preschool.
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Dec. 12th - Fellowship (and pancakes) can be as sweet as honey to our lips and our lives.
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Dec. 13th - Go in peace to love and serve the Lord! Alleluia!
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Dec. 14th - In the midst of everything going on, how can we delight in the Lord and find a space to find rest in God?
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Dec. 15th - We have worshiped at St. Andrew's, we have worshiped at the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration, we have worshiped outside, online, on phones. Whenever we worship, we worship One Together.
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Dec. 16th - Here we stand ready to worship and pray to you Lord God. Know that wherever we are, God always invites us to prayer.
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Dec. 17th - What a blessing our St. Andrew's Preschool is! If only we could all learn as these young children of God do!
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Dec. 18th - We bless in the church in many ways and over many things. We pray to know that in all of God's creatures and creation, there are many blessings and that we too are called to be one.
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Online Giving
During these unprecedented times, we are called into community in unprecedented ways. Your financial gifts to St. Andrew’s are of vital importance to support our ongoing ministries and our outreach to the most vulnerable among us. Please continue to offer your faithful gifts by:
- Mailing your check to our church office (6509 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke VA 22015)
- Hand delivering cash or checks to the church mailbox (cash or check should be sealed in an envelope marked with your name)
- Using your bank’s online bill-pay feature
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Using St. Andrew’s online giving feature. You will be asked to provide your email address, an amount, date of gift, whether it is one-time or recurring, and a fund. In the fund box, you can click the arrow at the right-hand side to see the drop-down menu (the current options are Pledge and Plate Offering). The next page will give you the option of paying via your bank or debit/credit card. Please note that St. Andrew’s will pay fees on these transactions and you will be asked if you would like to increase your donation to offset these fees.
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Prayer List
Please keep these members of our community in your prayers:
Tina Boyd, John and Janet Carver, Carol Cobb, Chris Conrad, Gloria Covington, Theresa DelConte, Larry Dickerson, Dale Dickey, Katie Durso, Eddie Fortune, Lori Hardin, Bill Hartig, Susan Henderson, Donna and Kent Hoover, Linda and Ed Hunter, Jack Keyser, Janet Keyser, Nancy Knight, Chely Lopez, Ryan Martel, Gunnar and Heike Mayer, Regina McCombs, Alys McGlohon, Mary J. Moses, David Nies, Pam, Andrew Parthum, Philippa Pearce, Terry Peel, Charles Petty, Ann Riley, Kate Schneider, Lloyd Sterling, Douglas Taggart, Sarah Waite, and Susan White
Those who have departed:
Elda Marmaduke (sister-in-law of Doris James)
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emily@standrews.net | www.standrews.net
(703) 455-2500
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