Dear Parish Family,
This coming Sunday marks the third Sunday of Advent. The readings of the day include Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, i Thessalonians 5:16-24, and John 1:6-8, 19-28. Advent is a season of preparation - preparing our hearts to receive once again the greatest gift ever given. Another way way to prepare your heart for worship is to plan to arrive 5 minutes early to settle into your seats and pray before the start of the service.
Please continue to pray about your giving for the support of SRCA. Your tithes and giving are our only source of income for operations. If you did not have the opportunity to turn your pledge card in last week, please bring it this week. We are counting on every family to give for the spread of God's kingdom.
Our Christmas Pageant rehearsal is Sunday. All children who hope to be in the pageant are asked to be there for the rehearsal. The pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18. 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."
This Sunday 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.
Our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. John Gurnsey, will be visiting with us Jan. 27-29. We will have a special all parish event on Saturday the 28th, from 4:00 until 8:00. Please save the date! Confirmation and Receptions will be celebrated on Sunday the 29th. Please let me know if you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Anglican Church.
faithfully,
Becki+
This coming Sunday marks the third Sunday of Advent. The readings of the day include Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, i Thessalonians 5:16-24, and John 1:6-8, 19-28. Advent is a season of preparation - preparing our hearts to receive once again the greatest gift ever given. Another way way to prepare your heart for worship is to plan to arrive 5 minutes early to settle into your seats and pray before the start of the service.
Please continue to pray about your giving for the support of SRCA. Your tithes and giving are our only source of income for operations. If you did not have the opportunity to turn your pledge card in last week, please bring it this week. We are counting on every family to give for the spread of God's kingdom.
Our Christmas Pageant rehearsal is Sunday. All children who hope to be in the pageant are asked to be there for the rehearsal. The pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18. 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."
This Sunday 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.
Beginning Friday, January 13, we will be running the Alpha Marriage Course. Strengthening your marriage is the best investment you can ever make in your family. No marriage is at its peak without intentional work and attention. The course is open to friends and you are encouraged to invite a couple to attend with you. There is no charge for the course (we received a grant to run it). All work is done between couples. There is no large group discussion. I urge you to sign up take advantage of the opportunity to invest in your own well being. You can sign up on Sunday, or by responding to this email. We must pre-register folks so we have enough materials, and enough food for dinner.
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?"
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