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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Christmas Pageant Sunday, Jan. 6

Welcome to South Riding Anglican Church, where we are committed to telling the great story – the story of Jesus Christ, God's only Son and our only Savior.

 

As a part of telling the great story we are committed to helping all people, including our children, connect with God in meaningful ways. This morning we will share a special form of the telling of the great story – the birth of God into our midst in the person of Jesus will be shared by our children in our Christmas Pageant.

 

While I affectionately call such pageants "babies in bathrobes," I do so with the greatest respect for the importance of involving our children in telling the story of the one we long for them to worship. Today I praise God for all the children of our parish – we are indeed blessed; and I thank God for all those willing to help to bring this wonderful event to life.

 

Our children are telling the story today, here in our church. This begs the real question: How do you tell the story – the greatest story ever told? How does your life reflect the truth that God is with us – God is with you?  How do you, with words and deed, tell the story of Jesus and what he has done for you to those around you? As you watch our children notice that some speak out with great freedom, and some are quite shy and reserved.;  but they all work together to point to Jesus.  That's what we need to do as well - work together to point to Jesus.

 

See you Sunday!

 
 
Becki+

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Christmas Message from Pastor Becki

Dear Parish Family,
 
I am very much looking forward to our first Christmas together as we approach the celebration our Lord's nativity! I am praying for each family by name- that you may know the presence of Jesus in your hearts and homes this holiday season.
 
If you are a visitor to our web site, please come "Home for the Holidays" - home to a wonderful time celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. We would love to have you join us!
 
God and weather willing, we will gather at 5:00 PM on Christmas Eve at Little River Elementary School for worship. Their sidewalks are clear and the parking lot plowed. Please plan to join us there. It is a time to fall on our knees and gaze in wonder at the babe in the manger. Our Scripture readings that night are Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke 2:1-20.
 
There will be no nursery or child care - and that is by design. We WANT our children of all ages to experience worship with their families. There will be a child friendly reading of the gospel, and a children's message as well as an adult homily. We adults have a lot to learn from watching the wonder of our children as they gaze with adoration at the babe with "no crib for his bed." It is to be expected that they will be wiggly and excited. IT'S OK - we should be wiggly and excited, too- the One through whom all things were created is about to be born anew into our hearts and lives. If that doesn't make us want to wiggle -well, it should!
 
Please invite friends and neighbors to join you for worship! Personal invitation is the single most effective way for others to come and see that the Lord is good. Pray and ask God whom you should ask - and then ask them!
 
See you on Thursday at 4:58 (or earlier)!
 
May the joy and delight of Christmas fill your heart to overflowing.
 
In Christ,
 
Becki+
 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924
 
 

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Special Worship Service Announcements

Dear Parish Family and Guests,
 
I pray this finds you warm and safe in the midst of the beauty of our early winter snow storm!
 
Due to the forecast for continued snow and heavy accumulations, our 10:00 worship service for Sunday, December 20th is canceled.
 
Our Children's Christmas Pageant is rescheduled to Sunday, January 3rd. Sunday, December 27th we will have a service of Lessons and Carols.
 
Our Christmas Eve service will begin at 5:00. We will celebrate together with a message for both children and adults, and candle light and carols.
 
Have a blessed day tomorrow, and even though we aren't gathered for worship, let's all take the time to bow our heads and bend our knees and offer our praises to the King of Kings who has come and is coming again into the world.
 
With love and God's blessing,
 
Becki+
 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924

Worship Service Information

Dear Parish Family and Guests,
 
I pray this email finds everyone snug and warm in the midst of the beauty of our early winter snow storm.
 
Due to the forecast for continued snow and heavy accumulations, our 10:00 worship service for Sunday, December 20th is canceled.
 
Our Children's Christmas Pageant is rescheduled to Sunday, January 3rd. Sunday, December 27th we will have a service of Lessons and Carols.
 
Our Christmas Eve service will begin at 5:00. We will celebrate together with a message for both children and adults, and candle light and carols.
 
Have a blessed day tomorrow, and even though we aren't gathered for worship, let's all take the time to bow our heads and bend our knees and offer our praises to the King of Kings who has come and is coming again into the world.
 
With love and God's blessing,
 
Becki+
 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924

Worship Service Information

Dear Parish Family and Guests,
 
I pray this email finds everyone snug and warm in the midst of the beauty of our early winter snow storm.
 
Due to the forecast for continued snow and heavy accumulations, our 10:00 worship service for Sunday, December 20th is canceled.
 
Our Children's Christmas Pageant is rescheduled to Sunday, January 3rd. Sunday, December 27th we will have a service of Lessons and Carols.
 
Our Christmas Eve service will begin at 5:00. We will celebrate together with a message for both children and adults, and candle light and carols.
 
Have a blessed day tomorrow, and even though we aren't gathered for worship, let's all take the time to bow our heads and bend our knees and offer our praises to the King of Kings who has come and is coming again into the world.
 
With love and God's blessing,
 
Becki+
 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924

Worship Service Information

Dear Parish Family and Guests,
 
I pray this email finds everyone snug and warm in the midst of the beauty of our early winter snow storm.
 
Due to the forecast for continued snow and heavy accumulations, our 10:00 worship service for Sunday, December 20th is canceled.
 
Our Children's Christmas Pageant is rescheduled to Sunday, January 3rd. Sunday, December 27th we will have a service of Lessons and Carols.
 
Our Christmas Eve service will begin at 5:00. We will celebrate together with a message for both children and adults, and candle light and carols.
 
Have a blessed day tomorrow, and even though we aren't gathered for worship, let's all take the time to bow our heads and bend our knees and offer our praises to the King of Kings who has come and is coming again into the world.
 
With love and God's blessing,
 
Becki+
 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924

Friday, December 18, 2009

CANCELLATION

Due to the threat of snow arriving this evening, caroling has been canceled.
 
Please check back for the status on Sunday worship and the Christmas Pageant. If the pageant is not held this Sunday, it will only be postponed, not canceled.
 
Drive safely and enjoy the beauty of those billions of uniquely shaped snow flakes -a ll revealing the creativity and grandeur of God.
 
Becki+
 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office 703 961 1983
Cell 240-217-4370
Home 717-762-0924

Friday, December 11, 2009

News and Notes

Special Activities Planned: Mark Your Calendar  

 

Sunday, Dec. 13th

 

10:00 Worship

REMINDER: Please bring your pledge cards if they were forgotten last week.

 

Father Andrew as celebrant and preacher. Come celebrate the conclusion of Father Andrew's ministry among us as we wish him well and pray for God to bless him in the coming months.

 

4:00 Celebration of New Ministry

Pastor Becki will be instituted as our new rector

The Right Reverend John Guernsey, Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit

will be celebrant

The Reverend Shawn Hill, friend of and mentor to Pastor Becki

will be the preacher

Reception to follow.

 

Please respond to this email if:

    1.  you can assist with child care during the service.

2. If you know you will need child care.

We will have paid workers for the nursery.  

 

Friday, Dec. 18th

 

Christmas Caroling and Fellowship

7:00 Gather at the Town Hall to carol in neighboring areas

8:30 Spiced Cider, hot cocoa and cookies at the "304"

RSVP by emailing Pastor Becki at bicthus@aol.com

Or by calling the office at 703-961-1983

Let's have a good turn out to shpread and share the love of Jesus

( and to make merry and have fun together!)

 

Sunday, December 20th

 

10:00 Worship with Children's Christmas Pageant

 

Thursday, December 24th

 

5:00 Christmas Eve Service for all ages.

Come and worship the newborn king!

 

 

For this Sunday

 

This Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent. The readings include: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Canticle 9, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18.

 

This third Sunday of Advent is often called "love" Sunday, or Gaudete Sunday. The word Gaudete means "rejoice." We rejoice as we draw near to the time of the nativity of our Lord. Paul reminds us in the epistle reading fro the day that we are to "Rejoice in the Lord always!"  Advent is a time when we draw very near to God - who draws very near to us, and most especially in the Person of Jesus. Join us this Sunday to celebrate his coming into the world.

 

Blessings,

 

Becki+

 
 

News and Notes

 

Special Activities Planned: Mark Your Calendar  

 

Sunday, Dec. 13th

10:00 Worship

REMINDER: Please bring your pledge cards if they were forgotten last week.

 

Father Andrew as celebrant and preacher. Come celebrate the conclusion of Father Andrew's ministry among us as we wish him well and pray for God to bless him in the coming months.

 

4:00 Celebration of New Ministry

Pastor Becki will be instituted as our new rector

The Right Reverend John Guernsey, Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit

will be celebrant

The Reverend Shawn Hill, friend of and mentor to Pastor Becki

will be the preacher

Reception to follow.

 

Please respond to this email if:

    1.  you can assist with child care during the service.

2. If you know you will need child care.

We will have paid workers for the nursery.  

 

Friday, Dec. 18th

Christmas Caroling and Fellowship

7:00 Gather at the Town Hall to carol in neighboring areas

8:30 Spiced Cider, hot cocoa and cookies at the "304"

RSVP by emailing Pastor Becki at bicthus@aol.com

Or by calling the office at 703-961-1983

Let's have a good turn out to shpread and share the love of Jesus

( and to make merry and have fun together!)

 

Sunday, December 20th

10:00 Worship with Children's Christmas Pageant

 

Thursday, December 24th

5:00 Christmas Eve Service for all ages.

Come and worship the newborn king!

 

 

For this Sunday

 

This Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent. The readings include: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Canticle 9, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18.

 

This third Sunday of Advent is often called "love" Sunday, or Gaudete Sunday. The word Gaudete means "rejoice." We rejoice as we draw near to the time of the nativity of our Lord. Paul reminds us in the epistle reading fro the day that we are to "Rejoice in the Lord always!"  Advent is a time when we draw very near to God - who draws very near to us, and most especially in the Person of Jesus. Join us this Sunday to celebrate his coming into the world.

 

Blessings,

 

Becki+

 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924

Friday, December 4, 2009

Special Events

Sunday, Dec. 6th

Ingathering of Pledge Cards during our 10 AM worship.

Please bring your pledge card to church with you so that it can be presented at the altar and blessed. For those who did not receive a card (and for those who forget) we will have some available for you.

 

4:00 – 6:00

Craft Evening for children in grades K-5.

K-2 at the Wheelers; 3-5 at the Branch's

RSVP Required.

Call the church office at 703-961-1983

to let us know your child(ren) plan(s) to attend.

 

Sunday, Dec. 13th

10:00 Worship

Father Andrew as celebrant and preacher

 

4:00 Celebration of New Ministry

Pastor Becki will be instituted as our new rector

The Right Reverend John Guernsey, Bishop

of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit will be celebrant.

The Reverend Shawn Hill, friend of and mentor to Pastor Becki

will be the preacher.

Reception to follow.

 

Friday, Dec. 18th

Christmas Caroling and Fellowship

7:00 Gather at the Town Hall to carol in neighboring areas

8:30 Spiced Cider, hot cocoa and cookies at the "304"

RSVP by emailing Pastor Becki at bicthus@aol.com

Or by calling the office at 703-961-1983

 

For this Sunday

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. The readings include: Malachi 3:1-4, Canticle 16, Philippians 1:3-11, and Luke 3:1-6.

 

This Sunday we will explore the meaning of living in this time between the first coming of Christ – his ADVENT, and his second coming, his return. Notice that the word Advent is a part of the word ADVENTure. We are a part of the adventure of the time between. And during this time of ADVENTure, we are called to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus – to be that prophetic voice that is heard in the world. 

 

In the Gospel lesson we hear the prophet's call in the words of John the Baptist and in the echo of Isaiah. What does it mean today to prepare the way of the Lord? What action does such a call require of us as 21st century Americans?  We hear a lot about prophetic voices – how can we gauge a true prophet versus a false prophet? Join us this Sunday and hear about our role in this age of ADVENTure! See you then.

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Sunday, Dec. 6th

Ingathering of Pledge Cards during our 10 AM worship.

Please bring your pledge card to church with you so that it can be presented at the altar and blessed. For those who did not receive a card (and for those who forget) we will have some available for you.

 

4:00 – 6:00

Craft Evening for children in grades K-5.

K-2 at the Wheelers; 3-5 at the Branch's

RSVP Required.

Call the church office at 703-961-1983

to let us know your child(ren) plan(s) to attend.

 

Sunday, Dec. 13th

10:00 Worship

Father Andrew as celebrant and preacher

 

4:00 Celebration of New Ministry

Pastor Becki will be instituted as our new rector

The Right Reverend John Guernsey, Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit

will be celebrant.

The Reverend Shawn Hill, friend of and mentor to Pastor Becki

will be the preacher.

Reception to follow.

 

Friday, Dec. 18th

Christmas Caroling and Fellowship

7:00 Gather at the Town Hall to carol in neighboring areas

8:30 Spiced Cider, hot cocoa and cookies at the "304"

RSVP by emailing Pastor Becki at bicthus@aol.com

Or by calling the office at 703-961-1983

 

For this Sunday

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. The readings include: Malachi 3:1-4, Canticle 16, Philippians 1:3-11, and Luke 3:1-6.

 

This Sunday we will explore the meaning of living in this time between the first coming of Christ – his ADVENT, and his second coming, his return. Notice that the word Advent is a part of the word ADVENTure. We are a part of the adventure of the time between. And during this time of ADVENTure, we are called to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus – to be that prophetic voice that is heard in the world. 

 

In the Gospel lesson we hear the prophet's call in the words of John the Baptist and in the echo of Isaiah. What does it mean today to prepare the way of the Lord? What action does such a call require of us as 21st century Americans?  We hear a lot about prophetic voices – how can we gauge a true prophet versus a false prophet? Join us this Sunday and hear about our role in this age of ADVENTure! See you then.

 

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Special Activities Planned

Sunday, Dec. 6th

 

Ingathering of Pledge Cards during our 10 AM worship.

Please bring your pledge card to church with you so that it can be presented at the altar and blessed. For those who did not receive a card (and for those who forget) we will have some available for you.

 

4:00 – 6:00

Craft Evening for children in grades K-5.

K-2 at the Wheelers; 3-5 at the Branch's

RSVP Required.

Call the church office at 703-961-1983

to let us know your child(ren) plan(s) to attend.

 

Sunday, Dec. 13th

 

10:00 Worship

Father Andrew as celebrant and preacher

 

4:00 Celebration of New Ministry

Pastor Becki will be instituted as our new rector

The Right Reverend John Guernsey, Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit

will be celebrant.

The Reverend Shawn Hill, friend of and mentor to Pastor Becki

will be the preacher.

Reception to follow.

 

Friday, Dec. 18th

 

Christmas Caroling and Fellowship

7:00 Gather at the Town Hall to carol in neighboring areas

8:30 Spiced Cider, hot cocoa and cookies at the "304"

RSVP by emailing Pastor Becki at bicthus@aol.com

Or by calling the office at 703-961-1983

 

For this Sunday

 

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. The readings include: Malachi 3:1-4, Canticle 16, Philippians 1:3-11, and Luke 3:1-6.

 

This Sunday we will explore the meaning of living in this time between the first coming of Christ – his ADVENT, and his second coming, his return. Notice that the word Advent is a part of the word ADVENTure. We are a part of the adventure of the time between. And during this time of ADVENTure, we are called to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus – to be that prophetic voice that is heard in the world. 

 

In the Gospel lesson we hear the prophet's call in the words of John the Baptist and in the echo of Isaiah. What does it mean today to prepare the way of the Lord? What action does such a call require of us as 21st century Americans?  We hear a lot about prophetic voices – how can we gauge a true prophet versus a false prophet? Join us this Sunday and hear about our role in this age of ADVENTure! See you then.

 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office: 703-961-1983
Cell: 240-217-4370
Home: 717-762-0924

Special Activities Planned: Mark Your Calendar

Sunday, Dec. 6th

 

Ingathering of Pledge Cards during our 10 AM worship.

Please bring your pledge card to church with you so that it can be presented at the altar and blessed. For those who did not receive a card (and for those who forget) we will have some available for you.

 

4:00 – 6:00

Craft Evening for children in grades K-5.

K-2 at the Wheelers; 3-5 at the Branch's

RSVP Required.

Call the church office at 703-961-1983

to let us know your child(ren) plan(s) to attend.

 

Sunday, Dec. 13th

 

10:00 Worship

Father Andrew as celebrant and preacher

 

4:00 Celebration of New Ministry

Pastor Becki will be instituted as our new rector

The Right Reverend John Guernsey, Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit

will be celebrant.

The Reverend Shawn Hill, friend of and mentor to Pastor Becki

will be the preacher.

Reception to follow.

 

Friday, Dec. 18th

 

Christmas Caroling and Fellowship

7:00 Gather at the Town Hall to carol in neighboring areas

8:30 Spiced Cider, hot cocoa and cookies at the "304"

RSVP by emailing Pastor Becki at bicthus@aol.com

Or by calling the office at 703-961-1983

 

For this Sunday

 

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent. The readings include: Malachi 3:1-4, Canticle 16, Philippians 1:3-11, and Luke 3:1-6.

 

This Sunday we will explore the meaning of living in this time between the first coming of Christ – his ADVENT, and his second coming, his return. Notice that the word Advent is a part of the word ADVENTure. We are a part of the adventure of the time between. And during this time of ADVENTure, we are called to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus – to be that prophetic voice that is heard in the world. 

 

In the Gospel lesson we hear the prophet's call in the words of John the Baptist and in the echo of Isaiah. What does it mean today to prepare the way of the Lord? What action does such a call require of us as 21st century Americans?  We hear a lot about prophetic voices – how can we gauge a true prophet versus a false prophet? Join us this Sunday and hear about our role in this age of ADVENTure! See you then.

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

A Special Invitation

The Acting Vestry and People of South Riding Church
joyfully invite you to A Celebration of New Ministry as
the Right Reverend John Guernsey,
Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit, ACNA,
institutes
the Reverend Rebekah Neumann
as Rector of South Riding Anglican Church.
 
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
4:00 P M 
Little River Elementary School
43464 Hyland Hills Street, 
South Riding, Virginia 
 
A Reception will follow.
Nursery care will be available for children ages 3 and under.
 
 

Friday, November 20, 2009

Honoring Christ the King

On Sunday, November 22,  we celebrate the last Sunday after Pentecost, commonly called "Christ the King" Sunday. Our readings include: Daniel 7:9-14, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:1-8, and John 18:33-37.

 

Daniel records another of his magnificent visions, this one of God, the "Ancient of Days" seated upon his throne as the court sits in judgment and the books are opened. One "like a son of Man" is given dominion and glory and a kingdom – and authority over all people. This is understood to be Jesus, Christ the King who rules over all. In the reading from John Pilate asks Jesus, "So, you are a king?" Jesus declares that his kingdom is not of this world, but he does not negate the fact that he is a king.

 

What does it mean to live our entire life under the authority of a king – THE KING? Most of us have no experience, outside of stories, with kings. I was once asked what metaphor we could use rather than using the "king metaphor" since it has so little meaning for Americans. After considerable thought and prayer, I replied that there was no substitute, as Jesus' kingship is not a metaphor, but a reality.

 

On Sunday we will be thinking about what it means to have Jesus be king over all parts of our life, and in particular those parts related to the giving of our selves – all that we have and all that we are- for his use and purposes. Jesus comes to us offering God's grace as he stands in our place at the time of judgment, and his grace is freely given, but it is not cheap.

 

See you Sunday!

 

In Christ,

 

Becki+

 
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, South Riding Anglican Church
Office 703 961 1983
Cell 240-217-4370
Home 717-762-0924

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Let's Explore Predictions of the Coming End

The readings for Sunday, November 15th include: Daniel 12:1-13, Psalm 16, Hebrews 10 31-39, and Mark 13:14-23.

Most of us, throughout our adult life times, have heard dire predictions of the coming of the end of the world. And, we have lived to see them move from blazing headlines to forgotten falsehoods. That said, the scriptures do make it clear that there will be a time when the world will undergo a major change, and life as we currently experience it will no longer exist.

 

In Sunday's readings we hear about the end of time as we know it, about the desecration of the Temple, about events that are frightening to many. These readings raise questions. How literally are we to take these predictions? When might they occur? Will I be alive? Will I suffer as a result of the coming of the end? What about the current prediction that the world will end on December 21, 2012?

 

On Sunday I will explore what these predictions might mean for the future, and more importantly, what they mean for us today. I'm praying you'll be with us for worship as we gather in the name of the only person to whom time itself bends the knee – Jesus our Lord.

 

See you Sunday,

 

Becki+

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Our Relationship with God

Dear Parish Family,
 
I finally have the email list in place, and internet service to the "304" (AKA the office or Becki's apartment at the Devon). I truly hope that many of you will stop by and see the office area and have a cup of tea or coffee with me. The office is open Mondays - Wednesdays from 9:30 until 1:00, and in the afternoons and evenings by appointment. Thursday is generally my day for study and sermon prep.
 
I am really looking forward to having time to visit with each of you!
 
I am putting out a plea for folks to assist with setting up the altar (altar guild help) for the third and fourth (and fifth) Sunday of each month. This is a critical need, and is very easy to do. Please let me know if you would be willing to help. We are glad to train you in what to do (its pretty easy).
 
 

The readings for this Sunday, November 9, 2009 are: Proper 27, Year B

1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

 

When we think about our relationship with God, how many of us are in the position of having asked God to do big or great things for us? We pray and ask God to solve our problems, to heal our sickness, to bring us hope and comfort in hard and dark times. How many of us pray and ask God for the opportunity to do big things or great things for him and for the building up of God's kingdom.

 

Today we hear two stories about women who do great things for God. Both are widows, marginalized by the societies in which they live, both people of meager means by the world's standard. Yet both make a bold move for God. One takes a risk that trumps maternal instinct. The other gives all she has with no thought for how she will live tomorrow. Both are remembered in the pages of Holy Scripture.

 

What does it look like for each of us to do big or bold things for God? As a church we make a claim to engage in risk taking prayer. This would be a "big thing for God. How engaged are we in that endeavor, and what might God be calling us to in this season of our life together? Come Sunday and be challenged to do great things for the great God we worship and serve! See you then.

 

Let's be praying for God to bless our worship as we come together this Sunday.


Saturday, October 31, 2009

Being a Part of the Kingdom of God

Dear Friends,
 

We will be using the following readings on Sunday, November 1st, which is All Saints Day: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Psalm 149, Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17, and Matthew 5:1-12.  These readings deal with the markers of being a part of God's people – a part of the Kingdom of God .

 

When you hear the word "saint" of whom do you think? Each of us has those special people who have been spiritual parents and grandparents to us, those who we consider to be models of godliness. The "Free Dictionary" online defines "saint" in the following ways:

       a person who after death is formally recognized by a Christian Church, esp. the Roman Catholic Church, as having attained, through holy deeds or behavior, a specially exalted place in heaven and the right to veneration

        a person of exceptional holiness or goodness

       a person who has died and gone to heaven

       the collective body of those who are righteous in God's sight.

 

On Sunday, we will explore what it means to live the life of a saint in twenty-first century America, what it means to live as a part of God's Kingdom on earth. These are challenging times in which to live out Christ's call to be "in the world but not of the world." Let's be prepared to consider how we are doing in living up to the high call of Christ to be light and salt – to be saints! See you on Sunday. 

 

Blessings,  Becki+