SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

We had a wonderful Christmas celebration last weekend beginning with our Christmas Eve worship, and continuing right through Sunday's service of Lessons and Carols.

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

We have seen an 80% increase in giving. This is a wonderful increase over last year. If you have not submitted a pledge card would you please pray about doing so?

FAITH ALIVE WEEKEND (Jan. 21-23)

Please look your your family's special letter of invitation during hospitality hour on Sunday. Any not picked up will need to be mailed. Please sign up at the hospitality table.

FOR SUNDAY:

"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus;

There's just something about that name!

Master, Saviour, Jesus,

Like the fragrance after the rain; "

"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,

Let all heaven and earth proclaim;

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,

But there's something about that name!"

 

So goes the old, old hymn, "There?s Something About That Name." The first Sunday following January 1, we celebrate Holy Name Day, recalling how Jesus was given the name the angel had revealed to Joseph before his birth. What does the name of Jesus mean to you?

Our readings for Sunday morning include: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8,Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 2:15-21.

We welcome everyone to worship, where we celebrate the one whose name means "Savior."

Faithfully, 

Becki+

The Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office  703-961-1983

Cell  240-217-4370

Home  717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?" 

Christmas Worship

Join us for worship this

Christmas Season:

 

Christmas Eve Worship: 5:00 p.m.

Carols, Communion & Candlelight

Nursery available.

 

Sunday, December 26th at 10:00

A Service of Lessons and Carols

Enjoy a series of Old and New Testament readings punctuated

with familiar carols. Holy Communion is a part of the service.

Nursery available.

 

Sunday, January 2 at 10:00

Holy Name Day is Celebrated

What is the meaning (the big deal) about the Name of Jesus?

Nursery available.

 

 

 

 

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

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters.
Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"

Christmas Eve

   Christmas Eve Worship 5:00 with Traditional Carols, Candlelight, and Communion

Tonight we celebrate the "Feast of the Nativity of our Lord." It's such a large title for the birth of such a tiny baby. But the birth of this tiny baby changed the entire world. Have you ever considered that even time itself bends the knee at the birth of Jesus (B.C. or B.C.E – JESUS – A.D.  or C.E.)?

We gather this night to worship the one of whom John writes, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, he was with God in the beginning." Jesus was and is God, and he invites us to kneel in awe at  the manger, as we invite Him anew to enter into our heats.

Welcome to our worship of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who began his life in manger bed, and who gave his life on a rough hewn cross. We are so glad to come together to worship Him. 

Faithfully,

Becki+ 

The Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office  703-961-1983

Cell  240-217-4370

Home  717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?" 

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Reminder: all children involved in the Christmas Pageant on Sunday ned to be at Little River at 8:00. A light breakfast will be served. The extra time is needed to run rehearsal and get 
everyone in costume.

Dear Friends in Christ,

"I bring you glad tidings of great joy"… we await that proclamation each year as we approach Christmas – the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord. This year I dare to make that same proclamation on this, the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Today I do bring you glad tiding of great joy!

On Sunday our children and youth will bring us the dramatization of the best and most important story over told!

Our vestry is busy setting goals that will lead us in living out God's call on this church in the year ahead! Our meeting Monday was filled with joy and laughter!

As of this date we have seen an 80% increase in promised giving in 2011! We still need to hear from over 20 families. Making a faith promise is a part of our spiritual life, our response to God's call, and it is an essential part of church membership. If you have not put your faith promise in writing, I strongly encourage you to do so.

Our budget deficit for 2010 is far less that projected. God is truly good! He will bless us as we are faithful!!

The Lord is doing a great thing here in our midst, and he is inviting us to join him!

These are glad tiding, indeed, and a harbinger of the greatest glad tiding of all –that God came to us in the person of Jesus. I pray you are moved by the children's innocence today as they tell the gospel story.

All blessings in Christ Jesus,

Becki+

The Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office  703-961-1983

Cell  240-217-4370

Home  717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?" 

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

This Sunday will be the third Sunday of Advent, which is known as the Sunday of Joy. Our joy builds as we draw nearer to the celebration of our Lord?s birth. This week we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath.

 Our readings include I saiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-9. The Psalm appointed for this Sunday is Psalm 146:4-9 (we have omitted the Psalm during Advent).

 During Advent our Old Testament reading comes from the prophets. In Year A we hear from the prophet Isaiah each week. (We read through the scriptures on a 3 year cycle, and this is Year A.) The prophets of old had a difficult life, called as they were to speak God?s word to people who did not want to hear. In today?s passage Isaiah is offering words of hope to God?s people. Those words of hope echo through the centuries to us, assuring us, too, that for those who trust in the Lord, mourning is turned into joy.

The office of prophet has not ceased to be. Listen today for the word of the Lord for us! 

Faithfully,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

I am so pleased with the response to our breakfast with St. Nicholas. It's not too late to invite those neighbors and friends to attend. Please RSVP to this email if you have not already done so.

Please join us at the home of Don and Gail in Stone Ridge for an Open House with our Bishop. This is sure to be a wonderful chance to chat with him and enjoy fellowship together. It is not often that we have the opportunity to hear first hand about the miracles God is working among our brothers and sisters in christ both near and far. The hours are 4:00 - 6:30, and it's come and go as you please. If you need an address, call my cell, listed below.

On Sunday we will extend a warm welcome to The Rt. Rev. John Guernsey and his wife, the Rev. Meg Guernsey. +John is the diocesan bishop for the Diocese of the Holy Spirit, and our bishop here at South Riding Church. We are delighted to have both of the Guernseys with us as we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent.

We have the joy of celebrating with four members of our congregation as they are confirmed: Steve Coates, Gail Haddock, Don Holt, and Eric Olson. "Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (1979 Book of Common Prayer). Bruce and Meghan Neumann, having been previously confirmed, are being received into the Anglican Church in North America. We rejoice at God?s work in the lives of all six of these faithful individuals, and we look forward to continuing in ministry with them.

Our readings for Sunday include Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:17-, 18-19, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. My prayer today and every day is that you meet the living God face to face in our worship.

Faithfully,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

I am so pleased with the response to our breakfast with St. Nicholas. It's not too late to invite those neighbors and friends to attend. Please RSVP to this email if you have not already done so.

The response to our Open House invitation with the Bishop and his wife is less than overwhelming. Please join us at the home of Don and Gail in Stone Ridge (25166 Mineral Springs Circle). This is sure to be a wonderful chance to chat with the Bishop and enjoy fellowship together. It is not often that we have the opportunity to hear first hand about the miracles God is working among our brothers and sisters in christ both near and far. The hours are 4:00 - 6:30, and it's come and go as you please.

On Sunday we will extend a warm welcome to The Rt. Rev. John Guernsey and his wife, the Rev. Meg Guernsey. +John is the diocesan bishop for the Diocese of the Holy Spirit, and our bishop here at South Riding Church. We are delighted to have both of the Guernseys with us as we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent.

We have the joy of celebrating with four members of our congregation as they are confirmed: Steve Coates, Gail Haddock, Don Holt, and Eric Olson. "Confirmation is the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (1979 Book of Common Prayer). Bruce and Meghan Neumann, having been previously confirmed, are being received into the Anglican Church in North America. We rejoice at God?s work in the lives of all six of these faithful individuals, and we look forward to continuing in ministry with them.

Our readings for Sunday include Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:17-, 18-19, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. My prayer today and every day is that you meet the living God face to face in our worship.

Faithfully,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,   I'm praying for each household to know and respond to the abundant blessings of our almighty God as we celebrate this national day of Thanksgiving. As we gather to celebrate the day let us offer prayers of praise to God for all he has done and petitions on behalf of those who do not have the joy of gathering to celebrate.   This Sunday will be the first Sunday of Advent, marking the beginning the church year. Advent is a season of waiting, of expectation, of preparation. In a culture of instant everything from mashed potatoes to media, to instant gratification, we need ask ourselves, "Have we forgotten the value of waiting, of looking forward with expectancy." Advent is a season that had fallen out of favor (If it was ever in favor).   With the change of church seasons you will notice a change in the liturgy. We begin by incorporating our children in the lighting of the Advent wreath. Being a more penitential season, the confession is moved to the beginning of the service. A different Eucharistic prayer is used, one that is more muted in tone, more "basic." As in Lent, alleluias are dropped from the spoken liturgy, though we might still sing one on occasion. More silence is incorporated into the service, as we seek to remove ourselves from the frenetic pace of what I call the Christmas crazies. My prayer is that you will find refreshment for your soul in our time of worship together.   Our readings for Sunday include: Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44. Psalm 122 is the psalm appointed for the day. However, we will not use the psalm during Advent to permit a bit of silence in the service.   Let's look forward with expectation to the coming anew of Jesus into every heart as we worship him in Spirit and in truth.   Becki+   The Rev. Becki Neumann+ Rector, South Riding Church, Anglican Office 703-961-1983 Cell 240-217-4370 Home 717-762-0924 "When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

Last Sunday we had a wonderful, brief, parish meeting where the revised core values and new vision and mission statements were shared. Thanks to all who were able to attend. 

On Saturday, December 4th we will be hosting "Breakfast with St. Nicholas (aka Bishop John Guernsey). This event is open to the young and young at heart, and to those in the community. We are praying that every member will forward the attached flier to friends and neighbors, and will also pick some up at church to give to those in your neighborhood. 

This Sunday we celebrate the last Sunday after Pentecost. Traditionally this Sunday has been called "Christ the King" Sunday. Our readings will include Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, and Luke 23:33-43.

Christ is King over all that is and was and is yet to be. His coming is promised in the Jeremiah reading for today and his crucifixion sets the scene for the gospel reading. In Colossians Paul extols some of Christ's characteristics in a beautiful Christ hymn. Jesus is the one in whom all things hold together – and he chooses to live in us! We do indeed have great treasure in clay jars.

As we come together to worship let's give thanks that we worship the King of Kings. As we join our voices let's remember that God inhabits the praises of His people; he is here in the midst of us.

Faithfully,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

 

We are quickly closing in on the end of the long "Season after Pentecost," with just today and next Sunday left. Our readings for this week, the 25^th Sunday after Pentecost, include Malachi 3:16-4:2a, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, and Luke 21:5-19. In the readings we already begin to hear the overtones of Advent, with dire predictions about the end of time.

 

In the midst of those dire warnings we hear the best news – truly unbelievable news – that we are God's treasured possession. Though our righteousness is as filthy rags, we are God's treasure! We are treasured – blessed, not so we can boast, but so we, in turn, can be a blessing. 

 

Our church exists to bless others by helping them know Jesus. On Sunday we will be sharing important information about the future of the parish. Please stick around to hear it. You won't want to miss "being in the know!" The meeting will be short, and a light lunch will be served.

 

Faithfully in Christ,

Becki+

 

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

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters.
Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

 

This Sunday we celebrate All Saints' Day, which falls each year on November 1^st. All Saints Day is a time to recall what it means to have been transferred from the kingdom of this world into God's Kingdom. We live not as those cut off from God or oppressed by the enemy of our souls, but as those who are redeemed, forgiven, loved and free.  It is also a time to give thanks for those saints who have gone before us into the nearer presence of Jesus.

 

As a part of our worship sunday we will focus on recommitting ourselves to those promises made at our baptism and/or confirmation.

 

Our Bible readings for the day are those appointed for All Saints' Day, and include: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17; and Matthew 5:1-12.

 

My prayer as we gather is that we each prepare to welcome God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit into our midst. He longs to draw near to us. Let us long to draw near to him!

Blessings,

Becki+

 

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

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters.
Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

 

Sunday's Bible readings include:

Isaiah 1:10-18, Psalm 32:1-8; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; and Luke 19:1-10.

 

Dear Family in Christ,

 

I have just returned from a week away assisting in the leadership of a year long course in advanced inner healing ministry. I've been privileged to teach with this course for the past five years. Every time I work with this ministry I see the power of God at work up close and personal as people are restored and set free.

 

In today's gospel reading we hear of Zacchaeus the tax collector. Zacchaeus doesn't yet know the Lord. He is a man with a past, and his past isn't pretty. He is cheat, a thief, a sinner; but he is curious about Jesus. He wants to see the man and to hear him speak. Jesus sees his receptiveness ot he good news he bears, and invites himself to dinner.

 

At the end of the dinner Jesus makes the great proclamation, "Today salvation has come to this house… for the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost."

 

Salvation means more than pie in the sky by and by… salvation means that we have moved into the kingdom of Light, God's kingdom. During this past week I have seen people healed in ways that helps them experience more fully the joy of being a part of the Kingdom of God. Thanks be to God that  he wants todo that for each one of us!

 

I look forward to worshipping with you tomorrow as we celebrate the goodness of God.

 

Faithfully, Becki+

 

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

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters.
Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

 

Dear Parish Family,

 

I am praying for you all as you gather this morning for worship. Please pray for me as I head off to North Carolina to teach and mentor a group starting off in a year long process of being trained to minister in the areas of inner healing and deliverance ministry.

 Please welcome again the Reverend Pamela Meeks, who will be celebrating Eucharist and opening God's word with you all. She is drawing on the following scripture for today's message: Joel 2:3-32, Psalm 65, Revelation 6:12-17, and John 7:37-39.

I draw to your attention two up and coming projects / events in our parish. Operation Christmas Child is nearly upon us. Remember those 32 shoe boxes for third world children we filled last year? I understand that was the largest number to date that we, as a congregation, have filled. My challenge to all of us this year is to double the number to 70 boxes (though I am secretly praying we can fill 100 boxes). Begin now skipping those Starbucks drinks and saving that money to fill an extra box or two! Look for our older youth to begin asking for donations in the near future.The second event is our children's Christmas pageant (yes, I know it is only October). Look for information to come home in a week or two regarding commitment and rehearsals. Rehearsals begin in about a month.

Parents, children and youth, On Sunday, October 31st we will recognize each child or youth who has turned in a form indicating they have served or helped someone. Please remember to get those forms turned in!

I rejoice with you all this day at what the Lord is doing in our midst!

Blessings,

Becki+

 

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

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters.
Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"

SRCA News and Notes

 

Dear Parish Family,

 

I am so glad to be back with you after our time away. The weather was perfect on the Outer Banks and in the North Carolina Mountains, and clergy conference was absolutely terrific. I came back refreshed and renewed, and so excited about our church and what the future holds for us!

 

Please note the following opportunity for women: Arcola Methodist is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness workshop on Monday, October 18th.  They will be providing a chili dinner beforehand with beef, chicken and veggie chili at 6:30 p.m.  The presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m.  You are invited to come and to bring your sisters, daughters and friends. The writer of the ad writes, "I promise you will not be pressured to join our church - this is just one of the many public services we are providing this year to help the community.  Hope to see you there!"

 

Ladies, Sunday the 17th also marks our final "Women's Retreat on the Run," beginning at 12:45 at the 304. Please plan to join in the discussion and fellowship! We will also be brainstorming about some other women's events. A light lunch will be provided.

 

I have attached an invitation from Don Holt and Gail Haddock with regard to another opportunity for fellowship and outreach. Please RSVP asap if you are able to come.

On Sunday we will celebrate the "Children's Sabbath." It is a day to reflect on our stewardship with regard to caring for our children, and for those children in places where their basic needs are not met. Our children will remain with us this Sunday rather than going off to Sunday School, so that they can be included in our entire worship experience. The sermon will be interactive and geared to engage children as well as adults..

At the time of the consecration of the elements, I will invite and youth or children who want to,  to come forward to help.

Our scripture lessons for Sunday include Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 119:97-104, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, and Luke 18:1-8.

Let us come together on Sunday to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, celebrating all he has done for us.

Blessings,

Becki+

 

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

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters.
Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"

SRCA News and Notes

Reminder: Prayers for the Parish

Tuesday evening 7:00 - 8:00

at the 304

see you there!

Dear Parish Family,

The readings form Sunday include Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Psalm 66:1-11; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; and Luke 17:11-19.

I will miss worshipping with you all on Sunday. Bruce and I will worship at a new church plant in Nags Head, NC. Then on Monday we are off to clergy conference at the other end of North Carolina. In my absence please give a warm welcome to the Reverend Pamela Meeks. She is a graduate of my alma mater, TRinity School for MInistry, and she is looking forward to being with you all.

In case of a pastoral emergency, please call my cell number. See you all on the 17th for worship! I will be back in the office on the 18th.

Faithfully,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA News and nots

Dear Parish Family,

Our life together offers many opportunities for deepening our relationship with Jesus. In addition to weekly worship and prayer, there are a number of small group opportunities available to us. As we currently have no Sunday morning adult education or small group offerings (this will change as we grow together!), our meeting together during the week for deeper feeding becomes vitally important. As your rector I am committed to multiplying the number of groups meeting, and to encouraging each and every adult and youth in the parish to become a part of one! If you have not joined a small group, please consider this your personal invitation. If there is no group that meets your needs (be it scheduling or topic) would you please bring that to me so I might work toward rectifying that? I am convicted that if I am to live into God's call on my life as priest, I must put tremendous energy into "presenting everyone mature in Christ." (Col. 1:28).

Our readings for Sunday include Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146,; 1 Timothy 6:6-20, and Luke 16:19-31. Paul begins and ends his letter to Timothy with an admonition against false teachers. The only way to know true teachers from false is to be deeply committed to learning truth. God's Word is truth. Let's commit to coming together to be as iron sharpening iron, so that we each might stand firm in the truth and light of Jesus. See you Sunday.

Blessings,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA News and Notes

Dear  Parish Family,

I'm so very excited about an upcoming two events in our parish life together. On the first weekend in December our bishop, The Right Reverend John Guernsey, will be with us, not just for the day, but for the weekend. If there are topics you would like the bishop to address while he is with us, please let Paul Branch, Senior Warden, or me know. The second event is our Faith Alive Weekend. You will be hearing more about this wonderful opportunity as weeks go past, but for now let me just say that is a weekend opportunity to laugh and eat and cry and laugh and worship together. There is wonderful children's ministry, teen ministry, and adult ministry that take place.  Folks across the nation are already praying for our Faith Alive weekend.The date is January 21-23, 2011. Please mark your calendars and save the dates!

Sunday's readings include: Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, and Luke 16:1-13. The thunderous thought I will not put in print here lest little eyes see it and misinterpret it (and get into trouble)! Therefore, stay tuned, and you will hear it during the message. You won't want to miss it; it could change your life… at least – your prayer life!

Worship is a habit. My prayer is that you will continually strengthen your worship habit!

Faithfully,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA News and Notes

Dear Parish Family,

Please remember to drop your books, Cd's and DVD's for the yard sale off at the Branch home. items can be dropped off any time today. Just leave them on the front porch. Help is still needed with set up and clean up. Set up crew is meeting at 6:30 at the Branch Home. Clean up will most likely begin about 11:30.

Women's Retreat on the Run begins Sunday at 1:30. This is  a chance to discuss The Shack and to share together as women. Please respond to this email if you plan to attend. 

Please keep your vestry and clergy in your prayers as we meet Friday evening and all day Saturday to pray for God's vision for SRCA.

Mark your calendar now for bowling on Sunday, September 19th, fro 2-4 pm.

This Sunday we will have several special parts in our worship service. The children's message will be given by one of our Children's Ministry Coordinators, Brad Bennink. He will be describing an opportunity for our younger members to receive recognition for "being Christ" to those around them. This is important for all of us to hear, as we all need to support our younger members. We will also be recognizing our acolytes with prayers and a special presentation. Lastly, this is the last day for our nursery workers, Jessica and Veronica, to be with us. We plan to wish them well and send them off in style.

The Sunday readings include Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, and Luke 15:1-10. We will hear of our ancestors who were so quick to fall into idolatry, and of Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost. In that there is a reminder that the church does not exist so that we can all hang out together, as much fun as that is! The church, which is Christ's body on earth, is called to the same mission he so clearly identified. We are called to seek and save the lost – by introducing them to Jesus. That's the thunderous thought for the week – the church does not exist for us. We, the church, exist for others.

If you've been away for a while, plan to join us on Sunday as we worship God together. It's the very best start to any week!

In Christ,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA UPDATES

Dear SRCA Family,

 

I pray you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I did miss being withyou all, but I hear things went well on Sunday. Thankyou for your welcome to Rev. Sue Hardman.

 

PRAYERS FOR THE PARISH are scheduled for tonight (Tuesday) from 7 until 8 at the 304. Let's meet together to pray for the life and growth of our parish! Please rmemeberyour vestry in pryaer this week especially as we prepare for our vestry retreat Friday evening and all day Saturday.

 

NEEDED: Yardsale Help! Saturday, Sept. 11. We need help with set up and pack up, as well as a few hands to help Bruce man the table. Set up is at 7:30. Take down will most likely begin about 11:45, depending on the crowd. Please reply to this email if you can help. We also need your books, dvds and music cds to sell. These can be dropped off at the yard sale on Saturday morning. I willsend out more info regarding the location. If you need to drop things off beforethat, they can come tothe Branch house (call first) or to the 304 later on Friday evening (after 9:00 - call my cell number, found below).

 

Our ACOLYTE GUILD will be instituted this Sunday, Sept. 12th during our 10:00 worship. Each acolyte will receive a special acolyte cross showing thier membership in the guild. Trainig dates and treat dates will be forthcoming

 

WOMEN'S RETREAT ON THE RUN begins this Sunday, September 12 from 1:30 until 3:00 at the 304.  Four sessions are scheduled. Our conversation will center around the book, The Shack. Please let me know via response to this email if you plan to attend on Sunday.

 

WOMEN"S BIBLE STUDY BEGINNING Monday, September 13 at Melinda's house. We will meet at 9:15 to discuss possible topices, frequency of meeting, etc. It's fine to bring young children. If you need Melinda's address, please call the church office or my cell.

 

That's it for now. Excitingtheings are happening at SRCA!

 

blessings,

 

Becki+

 

SRCA News and Notes

PRAYER REQUESTMary Derby had an unpleasant encounter with poison ivy. it has caused a swollen eye and accompanying rash. Please pray for the swelling to be healed, and for the rash to fade - not in its usual time but with miraculous speed!

FOR SUNDAY

For over 1500 years humanity held a geocentric view of the universe –the view that put Earth in the center of everything. When Galileo, Copernicus and Kepler espoused a heliocentric model, a model placing the sun at the center of all the action, it was a hard sell. Cries of heresy arose, and the scientific world of the times was thrown into turmoil. Even today 18% of all Americans think the Earth is at the center of the universe.

Each of us creates our own "universe," our own sphere of influence or circle of living, and we would like to set ourselves up as the center of our lives. Our trinity becomes "me, myself, and I." With those words we hopefully realize that this is not a Christian construct, for the Christian Trinity is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is the Christian God who claims to be at the center of all creation – at he center of the universe, not in a metaphysical way, but in a spiritual way. The question for us becomes, "Who or what is at the center of the universe as reflected by our lives?"  The Thunderous thought for Sunday is that we are not the center of the universe!

Sunday's scriptures include Proverbs 25:6-7, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, and Luke 14:1, 7-14.  Plan to come and worship the living God with us!

Faithfully,

Becki+

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Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA News and Notes

PRAYER REQUEST

Mary D. had an unpleasant encounter with poison ivy. it has caused a swollen eye and accompanying rash. Please pray for the swelling to be healed, and for the rash to fade - not in its usual time but with miraculous speed!

FOR SUNDAY

For over 1500 years humanity held a geocentric view of the universe –the view that put Earth in the center of everything. When Galileo, Copernicus and Kepler espoused a heliocentric model, a model placing the sun at the center of all the action, it was a hard sell. Cries of heresy arose, and the scientific world of the times was thrown into turmoil. Even today 18% of all Americans think the Earth is at the center of the universe.

Each of us creates our own "universe," our own sphere of influence or circle of living, and we would like to set ourselves up as the center of our lives. Our trinity becomes "me, myself, and I." With those words we hopefully realize that this is not a Christian construct, for the Christian Trinity is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is the Christian God who claims to be at the center of all creation – at he center of the universe, not in a metaphysical way, but in a spiritual way. The question for us becomes, "Who or what is at the center of the universe as reflected by our lives?"  The Thunderous thought for Sunday is that we are not the center of the universe!

Sunday's scriptures include Proverbs 25:6-7, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, and Luke 14:1, 7-14.  Plan to come and worship the living God with us!

Faithfully,

Becki+

Rev. Becki Neumann+

Rector, South Riding Anglican Church

Office 703-961-1983

Cell 240-217-4370

Home 717-762-0924

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for You?"

SRCA News and Notes

 

NOTES

Please park in the front of the school The side lot will be used for our Blessing of the Backpacks event after worship.

 

Youth and Children: Bring you back to school backpack to have it blessed - and to receive a little item or two to go inside.

 

We will be setting up at 8:00. This is separate from regular worship set up. Please come early to help, if possible.

 

If you have a SRC tee shirt , consider wearing it on Sunday! We will have SRCA nametags for parishioners to wear.

 

Plan to stay and "sit a spell" and enjoy fellowship and food. This is a picnic for us as well as an opportunity to reach out. We will need help cleaning up as well as setting up!

 

It's not too late to invite someone to attend! If you have invited someone and they are on the fence about attending - offer to pick them up!

 

 

Dear Parish Family,

 

On Sunday as we come together to worship the living God we will hear God's Word, gather around the Lord's table, and then carry our celebration out into the side parking lot for fellowship, fun, and food. During our worship all backpacks will be blessed, and we will also pray a special back to school prayer over our children.

 

Our readings this morning were selected to emphasize the thunderous thought of the day – 'Children are the church NOW!" Children are not to be relegated into the "future of the church." Our readings this morning include: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Timothy 4:12-16, and John 6:1-15. The sermon this morning will include several short stories that illustrate the ways children can have an impact on the Kingdom of God.

 

Plan to worship with us Sunday, especially if you have been away for a while. You are the church, you know, and when you aren't here the church is incomplete!

 

Faithfully,

 

Becki+

 

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

"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters.
Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"