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?"