Manna from Heaven
German Woodcut 

Old Donation Episcopal Church
September 20, 2020
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Weekly Chimes
Grace and peace and good health are my greeting to you today.  

September is always busy, even in our "quarantine mode." Parents of young school age children say they have renewed appreciation for teachers (as they discover how much work it takes to help with school work while doing their own jobs). Some youth sports leagues are running and therefore those parents are also running. At ODEC, the Day School start-up, ongoing construction work, keeping daily prayers online, and new ventures for the Fall are keeping your staff consumed as well. 

We are trying out a number of new or re-new-ed activities to see what you can and will participate in that fit your life and spiritual needs. A weekly Bible Study begins next Tuesday with video to watch and Thursday ZOOM discussion groups at 11:00AM and 7:00PM to hopefully give everyone a chance to participate. 

"Gospel to Go" bags for young children's formation are ready. The bags have materials for a home altar. To pick one up, contact Mother Ashley, or grab it on Sunday morning after the 10:00 worship service. 

Unfortunately weather gets in the way. "Top Gun" was scheduled for Friday night at the movies. That will have to wait a week as hurricane "Sally" rolls into our area from the Gulf Coast. 

We are also beginning a series of Confirmation classes for youth (and a separate one for adults). If you are in 11th or 12th grade in High School and wish to be confirmed on November 1, please send me or Ashley an email right away. Classes are three Sunday afternoons to talk about Jesus, faith, the Episcopal Church's way of living a faithful life in the world, and why Confirmation makes sense. 

We will also have a similar routine for adults seeking Confirmation or wanting to affirm their faith journey in our branch of Christianity. Look for more on that or speak to one of us. 

DOGS, CATS, PETS of all kind!
St. Francis' Sunday is coming in three weeks. Please email us with a picture of your pets (with you, too, if you will) for a photo slide show to be used in our worship October 4.  

I am grateful for all of you who are able to join us for worship online or in-person. And I pray for all of you regularly as we make our way through this maze of crazy times. Keep safe and keep faithful.  

Peace, Bob+
Daily
 
Movie Night: CANCELLED due to weather! We will try again next week! Hosted by Parish Life, usually on Friday evenings, starting promptly at 8:00pm on our 20ft screen! Limited seating due to social distancing, so please reserve your spot early! Bring your own chair and snacks! Masks are required. This series will continue over the next several weeks.   
  
Joe Weaver Memorial Service: THIS Saturday, 19 September, 2:00pm in the Church.  
 
Forward Day by Day: The current booklets are in a plastic bin under the Bell Tower! Feel free to grab one any time you're at the Church. If you'd like to receive a daily email from them click HERE to give them your email information. If you'd like to listen to their daily podcast, click HERE.
   
 
We are having in-person services, but it's important you RSVP due to limited capacity. 8:00am in the Church, 10:00am in the graveyard. Click HERE to make a reservation for an in-person service. Remember to arrive about 15 minutes early for temperature checks and to get seated/situated. Masks are required, and bring a chair if you'll attend the outdoor service. (If you have already registered, there is no need to register again - you're set to go!)  
Stewardship
Intentional Stewardship with Melissa Waide
Intentional Stewardship
with Melissa Waide

You can click to pledge right now for 2021! We encourage you to contribute online, through your bank, or mail your donation. Our website has a link for Giving. Feel free to email the office if you need help.  
 
Our mailing address:
Old Donation Episcopal Church
PO BOX 68067
Virginia Beach, VA 23471
 Year To Date  
Total Pledge and Plate Received$362,608
Total Pledge and Plate Budget$384,078
Budget/ Received Difference$ -21,470
  
No. of Pledging Units to General Fund195

Construction Impact


Construction continues by Alfriend House and in the front parking lot. If you come to the parish office, you must not drive beyond the Bell Tower. Call us so we can meet you for entry. 757-497-0563.Check out the BLOG to read everything!
Click HERE for pictures!

Ministry Links

Sunday, 20 September 2020
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost  

***Please choose only one service to attend*** 
 
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(click HERE to make a reservation for this service)
 
10:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II Outdoor Service
(click HERE to make a reservation for this service)
 
11:30am Live Streamed Service
 
***If you have already registered, NO NEED to register again!  
If you are unable to attend an in-person service for which you have already RSVP'd, please contact the Parish Office so we can remove your name and make space for others.***
 
 
 
Parish Office
Note: Your clergy and staff are working from home,
but we are always available by email.

Gretchen Hood, Parish Administrator, [email protected]
The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr., Rector,  [email protected]
The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi, Associate Rector, [email protected]
The Rev. Fred Poteet, Priest Associate, [email protected]
The Rev. Genevieve Nelson, Deacon, [email protected]
Summer Johnson, Children's & Youth Minister, [email protected]
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