SRCA ADVENT NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

Tomorrow, we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. The readings of the day include Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, and Mark 13:24-37. During Advent we will not be using the Psalm. Our liturgy will reflect the call of Advent to step back and slow down. Our Advent wreath stands ready to be lit as we measure time awaiting the  coming of the Christ Child once again.

An update onOperation Christmas Child boxes:  When all was said and done we sent a total of 75 boxes! Well done, SRCA!

Please continue to pray about your giving for the support of SRCA. Your tithes and giving are our only source of income for operations. Next Sunday we will bless our pledge cards. Please be sure to turn yours in. I am personally challenging every family to make a faith promise to God's work in the from of sacrificial giving. God will bless our church, but we must do his bidding and our part.

Sign up is underway for our ladies outing to NYC on Dec. 10th. Please sign up asap so we can secure a vehicle for the trip. 

Our Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18. Our all cast rehearsal will be on Sunday, Dec. 11. Please sign your children and youth up to participate by responding to this email. We have a variety of parts that need assigning, and plenty of parts for those who don't want to say anything. The title of the pageant is "Follow That Star." 

Sunday, Dec. 11th the youth will gather for youth bible Study, a service project,  and supper. Please plan to join in the fun if you are in grades 6-12. The time is 5-7:30, at the 304. 

blessings,

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,

On Sunday, November 20, we celebrate the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, commonly called Christ the King Sunday. The readings of the day include Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95:-7a, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Matthew 25:31-46. 

We will be blessing our Operation Christmas Child boxes this Sunday. Plan to join us as we celebrate God's call on us to make a difference on the world. I will also share briefly about the first full synod meeting of our new diocese, The Diocese of the Mid Atlantic (DOMA).

Sign up is underway for our ladies outing to NYC on Dec. 10th. Please sign up asap so we can secure a vehicle for the trip. 

blessings,

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,

On Sunday, November 13, we celebrate the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. The readings of the day include Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, and Matthew 25:14-30. We will be using the First Thessalonians and Matthew readings in our worship. 

We will also hold our Annual Parish Meeting. We will begin right after worship, and I anticipate us being finished by 1:00. Lunch will be provided. This is a very important part of our life together. Please make every effort to attend. 

Sunday evening the youth are going Laser Tagging at the Panther Family Fun Center. I need a head count so I can arrange to have transportation there and back. Please RSVP with the number (it can be approximate) of youth grades 5 and up who plan to attend. The cost is $8.50 for 1 game, or $20.00 for 3, and refreshments are available for purchase. We will meet in the parking lot at the 304, at 5:00, and return there at 7:30. I will need a volunteer driver or two. 

Sign up is underway for our ladies outing to NYC on Dec. 10th. Please sign up asap so we can secure a vehicle for the trip. 

Operation Christmas Child is winding up. We have quite a ways to go to equal last year's total. If you have already sponsored a box, please consider sponsoring another one. If you have not sponsored a box, please do so! This Sunday is the last date to sign up. All boxes that were taken to be filled must be returned to church no later than Sunday, Nov. 20.

blessings,

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 we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. We will take a few moments to pray and give thanks for those who have gone before us, including Ken Achterhof, who was buried from our parish within this past year. We will also pray for all veterans, who give up so much to protect the country we love. Our readings will include Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12. Our worship will include the reaffirmation of our baptismal promises, and will include our children.

Next Sunday, November 13, we will hold our Annual Parish Meeting immediately following worship. This meeting will bring you up to date on the state of the parish, and will allow for the election of 3 vestry members to replace those rotating off: Mary Derby, Paul Branch, and Jason Wheeler. Charlie Meadows, Paul Branch and Jason Wheeler have graciously agreed to stand for election. (Our by-laws permit a person to serve consecutive terms.) Lunch will be served, and a movie provided for the children. All baptized members age 16 and older, who have been members for 1 year or longer, and who are in good standing (who attend regularly and give faithfully for the support of the parish) are eligible to vote. If you need clarification as to whether you may vote, please call or email me. It is important that all attend!

We need a volunteer in our nursery each week along with Elizabeth. Teens in grades 9 and up along with adults are encouraged to sign up at the hospitality table. 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is in full swing! Each box costs about $20.00 to assemble. Our goal is 75+ boxes, and we are running a bit behind. Time is short, so now is the time to give towards this outreach ministry.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday! If you are in town, please take the time to join us in worshipping the living God!

Faithfully,

Becki+

EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT SOUTH RIDING CHURCH!

Saturday, November 12: Women's "Seaside Escape," Location: The Bishop Claggett Center, about an hour from SR. Come away for a day to refresh and re-energize. Open to all ladies in the parish, daughters in grades 6 and up, and their invited guests. Register today. Cost is $35.00 and includes lunch and materials. (The facility is handicapped accessible.) It's not too late to join in the fun!!

YOUTH ACTIVITY:

Eveyone in grades 5 and up is invited to go Lazar tagging on Sunday, Nov. 13 beginning at 5 pm. A flier is attached to this email with all of the info. Please invite your friends! 

Saturday, Dec. 10: Women's trip to NYC. Look for the signup sheet. Cost will depend on how many women are going. We will rent a van (driver already in place) or hire a bus if we have enough women to make it the better value). 

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?"