NURSERY HELP NEEDEDWe are looking for a new nursery staff person. Please call the parish office at 703-961-1983 to inquire.SUNDAY, JULY 3RDOn Sunday July 3 we will have our weekly worship gathering at the Bishop Claggett Center. I have attached directions. Please plan to drive out for worship at the end of our family camp. We will have burgers and dogs on the lawn after worship. Bring a drink and a dish to share, and plan to relax fro an hour with your church family. It's a beautiful spot, and is only an hour from South Riding.FOR SUNDAYThis week we celebrate our children and youth "bridging" to the next grade. Please come out to support them!We will also have our "Book Club Challenge" for The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe." It Is a time for all to be involved who have read the book, so stick around for the fun!We will need hep to pack up after the service, especially the sound equipment as we have several folks away this week. Please lend a hand!Sunday marks the beginning of the long "Season after Pentecost." With its liturgical color being the green of growing things, it represents that season when we learn about Christ and his ministry, and when we continue to grow up in Christ-likeness. It is a fitting Sunday on which to honor the growth of our children and youth as they "bridge," or move from one grade or age group to the next. It is a time to honor their growth, and a time to be attentive to our own growth.
Our readings will include Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:4042. In the Romans reading we are reminded that coming to Christ is just the beginning of our life with God. When we are set free from sin, we become servants of God, called to participate in that process called sanctification. It's not just our children who are to grow up into Christ, who is our head, we adults are called to do the same. Thanks be to God that he provides what we need to grow, both opportunity and raw material.
I pray you will join us for worship this week, and that you will encounter Christ in word, in the sacrament, and in each other!
Faithfully,
Becki+
The Rev. Becki Neumann+Rector, South Riding Anglican ChurchOffice 703-961-1983Cell 240-217-4370Home 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?"
Friday, June 24, 2011
Re: SRCA NEWS AND NOTES
Saturday, June 18, 2011
SRCA NEWS AND NOTES
Tomorrow morning we celebrate Trinity Sunday, when we recall how God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit acted to bring about a creation that was "good." That same God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit brings hope and blessing to us today, in the midst of all the circumstances of life. It is him we gather to honor and glorify in our worship.
We will also recall and pray for all fathers, and those who serve as father figures to us. We offer our thanks to God that He is the perfect Father, who loved us enough to give His only Son for us.
Our readings will include Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 8, 1 John 1:5-2:6, and Matthew 28:16-20. See you tomorrow!
Faithfully,
Becki+
Thursday, June 9, 2011
SRCA NEWS AND NOTES
On Sunday we will celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, marking the coming of the Holy Spirit in great power. Our readings will include: Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 7:37-39, and Psalm 104:24-35.
In the gospel reading we hear Jesus' great acclamation, made on the last day of the festival of booths, at the great water procession that would have occurred. As the priests were processing seven times around the altar carrying huge jars of water, Jesus declares, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'" John clarifies that Jesus was speaking about the Holy Spirit.
In the past weeks I have attempted to highlight the "job description" of the Holy Spirit, and to speak about the essential nature of the Holy Spirit's activity in the life of a Christian. So many people want nothing to do with the Holy Spirit because they are fearful, or they misunderstand the Spirit's role in our lives.
During Sunday's sermon listen for several illustrations of how the Spirit works in our lives, and why we are so much better off when we invite His gracious activity in our lives. Following Jesus is hard work! As for me, I'm glad to do that in the Spirit's power rather than in my own insufficient strength!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
SRCA NEWS AND NOTES
Several of our women and I will be away for our Women's Retreat this weekend. Please welcome The Rev. Gary Way as preacher and celebrant, and help him to feel at home! Our readings for this morning include Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11.
Next Sunday, June 12th, we will celebrate the feast of Pentecost, that great day when the Holy Spirit was poured out. Please wear red to symbolize the fire of the Holy Spirit.
On Sunday, June 26th, I'm praying that all of our children who attended Sunday school this year, along with all those who taught or assisted, can be present for our bridging ceremony. At the conclusion of the service that day we will have our book club finale for June, with teams answering questions about our June book club book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
I will miss worshipping with you all this week! I pray you draw near to Christ as you worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.
Faithfully,
Becki+
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 lifefor you? Lord, I'll live my life for you."
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