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Friends,
It has been a long weekend with the memorial service, the caravan to the shut-ins, and the Compline service. We could not have asked for any better weather. This Sunday, weather permitting, we will have an outdoor Eucharist at 10 a.m. It is also Stewardship Ingathering Sunday. Because of your faithfulness, even in the crazy times of Coronatide, we are doing well financially. We even gave above and beyond for the Organ campaign. We begin to look ahead, particularly this Sunday when you can bring your pledge for 2021. Some of you have already sent your pledge card in to be blessed for the coming year. If you misplaced or did not get a pledge card, contact the office or we will have extras Sunday morning.
Giving is a gift, as is work. Work gives us purpose, and giving gives us joy. So often giving can be reduced down to an obligation, but my hope for all of us is that we can and will be joyful givers, invited in to do God's work in our parish, our region, our diocese, and around the world! The blessing of the pledge cards which we will use this Sunday reminds us of this:
We give to you from the Abundance which you have showered on us. One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, we stand unified. May it also be so in our tithes and offerings. We give out of love, not of obligation. We give in faith, not anticipation. We give with joy, that may you be glorified. Thank you that in days of worry and sorrow, you remain faithful to us. Bless these gifts and faithfulness they represent. Accept our offerings of time, talent and treasure, and even in this, make us One Together, in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen
As in all we do, and in what we give, may God be glorified.
Blessings,
Rock+
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A BIG "Thank you!" to all the folks that came out Sunday afternoon for the "Caravan of Love." The parade for three of our seniors who are shut in was greatly appreciated. All the wonderful smiles on their faces were extremely rewarding. It was a beautiful day and, even more, a beautiful feeling. Thank you for all your support. |
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We are sad to share the news that longtime member, Stewart Dishman, died late last week. He moved to Arizona for the past few years, but was still a beloved member of this community. We will share more information as we have it.
Please keep their family, and friends in your prayers.
"O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our brother, Stewart. We thank you for giving him to us, his family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord." (BCP 493).
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Wednesday
Join us for Morning Prayer this Wednesday at 7:30am and then a cup of coffee afterward at 8am on Zoom. Please make sure that your screen name is your name so we know who is there.
Link to join the conversation at 8am:
If you need to dial in call 1 646 558 8656 US
Meeting ID: 826 2172 6493
Password: 997124
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Thursday
Father Rock's (Virtual) Book Club will be on Thursdays at 10:30am. It's never too late, join us! We would love to have you.
We are reading The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen. As Father Rock says, "This is comfort food for the soul."
The link to purchase the book on Amazon is here. If you need us to order the book for you, let us know. We are happy to help with that. We hope you will join us! Everyone is wanted and welcome.
Link to join the Zoom Meeting:
If you would like to phone in, dial 1 646 558 8656.
Meeting ID: 840 2332 3497
Passcode: 570346
Week four's recording, please click here. Passcode: Z292&BQG
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Sunday Morning
Join us Sunday outdoors as we gather for Eucharist at 10am, WEATHER PERMITTING. This is our Stewardship Sunday. Please bring your Pledge card if you are able. We will have a special gift for all those in attendance.
If weather is questionable, we will do all we can to try and meet. We hope that you will join us at 10am, following social distancing protocol, for worship if you are able. If not, for whatever reason, we will be streaming the service live on-line. We will also have an abbreviated Morning Prayer service available at 9am. The links to both are below.
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Sunday Afternoon
Youth and families, we have so missed being together!
And, while it won't look like it did before, we ARE trying to think of ways we can enjoy each other's company and grow in our faith during these weird COVID-19 times.
With that prayer and purpose, we are planning to meet approximately once a month, OUTSIDE, for games/other high energy activities, fellowship, and - of course - food.
We will follow all CDC and Diocesan protocols for masking, distancing, hygiene, etc.
Please join us for our very first event on Sunday, November 15 from 4-6pm. We will have outdoor games on the church grounds and a firepit dinner (hot dogs and S'mores) at the Higgins'. Please BYO metal marshmallow skewer or sharpened stick! We will have a few extra in case you don't have one.
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Monday
The Grief Group meets on Mondays, at 10:30a.m, with our beloved Deacon Harrison Higgins leading. People will gather every Monday, in the Memorial Garden, in our Courtyard, or in Brydon Hall indoors if the weather is poor. Chairs will be provided. Social distancing and MASKS REQUIRED! For those who would be new to the group, please join in. You are welcomed and wanted. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office or Harrison directly. As Harrison says, "God always shows up."
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL |
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Pre-Order a FREE Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a freshly cooked meal, boxed in individual containers, sponsored by God's people from local churches and businesses (Trackside Grill, Ashland Sport's Page Grill, Homemade by Suzanne, Kroger, Wal-Mart of Ashland, Rise & Shine Diner and We Think In Ink.
Meals will be available for pick up on Thursday, November 26th (at your designated time between 12pm- 2:30pm) Pick up will be at First Baptist Ashland (800 Thompson Street, Ashland). This meal is available for anyone who pre-orders to share God's bounty with His people.
If you would like to make a donation to this community Thanksgiving you can send a check made out to "First Baptist Church" and put "Community Thanksgiving" in the memo line. The address, to send the check to, is 800 Thompson St, Ashland, VA 23005.
Call Helen or Price today to reserve your meals- (804) 798-8988. No drinks or utensils are included.
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SHRINE MONT WINTER RENTALS |
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Shrine Mont closed their kitchen on October 25, but that doesn't mean you and your family can't get away for a weekend. There are six cottages ready to welcome you for a winter rental. Each cottage has a kitchen and gives an excellent opportunity to be together and safe.
These cottages also have Wi-Fi for you to use if you need to work remotely.
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OUTREACH
"We rise by lifting others." -Robert Ingersoll
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On December 11, 2020 Saint James the Less and St. Peter's United Methodist Church will be providing one hundred meals for CARITAS. This will be for 70 men at the Healing Place and 30 men who are homeless.
We will be asking for donations for this in the future. Please be on the lookout.
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First Baptist Church Food Pantry is offering food to any resident of Hanover County that might need it.
WHERE: 800 Thompson Street, Ashland 23005
WHEN: First Tuesday, Third Tuesday or Third Saturday from 9 until 11 am (come 1 time within a 30 day period)
They offer food, hygiene items, and baby needs. Tuesdays are drive through to receive a bag of food, freezer items, bread,hygiene items. Saturdays are self shop in fellowship hall. COVID procedures in place: Temperature checks, masks required, social distancing. Call 804 -798 -9014 for more information.
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Saint James the Less Free Clinic
Right outside our very own Saint James the Less Free Clinic the Girl Scouts have donated a food pantry. It is available 24/7 if people might have an immediate need. Please feel free to come by and donate non-perishables to this. It would be an incredible blessing to our community.
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ACES is in need of the following items:
- Pantry: canned meat, protein soups (soups and stews with meat and/or beans), canned potatoes, canned mixed vegetables
- Children's Clothing: girls new or gently used winter coats (sizes 12 - 18), boys new underwear (size 8 - 10), boys and girls new or gently used fall and winter clothing (any size)
- Adult Clothing: Women's new underwear (bras and panties of any size), Men's new plus sized underwear (2x - 4x)
- Household: Queen sized sheets (gently used or new)
Note: ACES welcomes donations of any in-season clothing (men's, women's, girl's and boy's clothes for FALL and WINTER). They do not have space to store off-season (SPRING and SUMMER) clothing and would prefer that these items not be donated at this time. Because of COVID-19 they do not immediately handle any donated items. They store them for at least 3 days before handling, which does present some space difficulties. Thank you for your understanding. They sincerely thank you for all your help and support.
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POP TOPS
We are still collecting Pop Tops for Ronald McDonald house. Hang on to them or bring them by when you can. This is a valuable resource that goes to help families with children in the hospital here in Richmond.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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12pm- Noonday Prayer (online)
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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7:30am- Morning Prayer (online)
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Link to watch service
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Link for bulletin
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8am- Coffee & Conversation (online)
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12pm- Noonday prayer (online)
Thursday, November 12, 2020
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10:30am- Book Club (online)
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Link to join
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Friday, November 13, 2020
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Sunday, November 15, 2020
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9am- Children's Sunday School (online)
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Link to join
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9am- Morning Prayer Worship (online)
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Link to watch service
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Link for bulletin
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10am- Eucharist:Rite II Worship (outdoor in-person & online)
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Link to watch service
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Link for bulletin
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4pm- Youth- Fire pit Fun
Monday, November 2, 2020
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10:30am- Grief Group (Memorial Garden)
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Join us daily for Noonday Prayer online here. You can follow along with the service on page 103 of the Book of Common Prayer or visit BCPonline.org (Click on "Daily Office" and then"An Order of Service at Noonday")
If you can't join us live-time, no worries. All of our services can be viewed at your convenience afterward on Facebook. All our Sunday morning and Contemplative services will be posted on our YouTube Channel, "St. James the Less Ashland VA." You can access that here.
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We ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for our Bishops, Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Susan, Jennifer, and Porter, our bishops; and for all ministers and people.
We ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Remembering especially Gus, Pat, Dick, Erin, Stewart, Joanie, Anna, Meredith, Jan, Madge, Mary Ann, Katie, Kirsten, Carolyn Moore Lindau, Molly, Amy, Meghann, Mark, Jewel, Carol, David, Alice, Dennis, Barbara, Colin and Caleb, Jimmy, Ricki Carson, Michael Fox, Ann Lawrence, Bob Gravatt, Alex Gillette, Bill & Beth Arrott, Bobbie Street, Michelle Murphy, Bill Blakemore, Rose, Mason, Elizabeth Attkisson (Erin Cobb's mother), Jan Meacham, Kathy Marshall and her mom Connie.
We ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. We also ask your prayers for those serving in the diplomatic corps, the military, and as missionaries: Kemper Jones, Greg Ericksen, Matthew Thomas, Philip Morison, James Ashley, Andrew Brunson, Jordan Fox, and Katherine Murphy.
We ask your prayers for those who have died, especially Sarah Sanders and Stewart Dishman.
We ask your prayers for those who grieve.
We pray for health care in Metropolitan Richmond:We pray for the families of Metropolitan Richmond: For persons who are lonely or have no family; for persons who are estranged from their families; for persons who are grieving the loss of a loved one; and for all who need to feel the love of God.
For all those who seek peace in the world and for ourselves, that we may bring about God's Kingdom here on earth. For our enemies, and for those who wish us harm.
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
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THIS PAST SUNDAY'S HOMILY |
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Spinach Lasagna
(contributed by our beloved Sarah Sanders on p.118)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ricotta cheese or small curd cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 egg
- 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 t. salt
- 3/4 t. oregano
- 1/8 t. pepper
- 1 32 oz. jar spagetti sauce
- 8 oz. lasagna noodles
- 1 c. water
In a large bowl mix ricotta, mozzarella (reserving 1/2 cup), egg, spinach, salt, oregano and pepper. Put 1/2 cup of sauce in 13x9x2 baking dish, then layer noodles, cheese mixture and sauce. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles, then remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Pour water around edges. Cover lightly with foil. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour, 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving . Do no precook the noodles.
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NeverTheLess and Weekly E-News Deadline: If you have an announcement to be shared with the parish, please get the information to Kasey no later than noon on Monday. Thanks!
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Rick Roberts
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Todd Chambers
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