SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Friends in Christ,

Please continue to pray  for the seven churches who now stand to lose their properties: The Falls Church, Truro, Church of the Epiphany Herndon, St. Stephen's Heathsville, St. Margaret's Woodbridge, Church of the Apostles Fairfax, and St. Paul's Haymarket. Pray for peace and joy for the congregations and wisdom for the legal minds seeking a way forward.

On Sunday we will celebrate the Third Sunday after Epiphany. Our readings include Jonah 3:1-5,10, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, and Mark 1:14-20. 

Next Saturday our Bishop, John Guernsey, will be with us to do a bit of talking and teaching, as well as enjoying some good SRCA fellowship. From 4:30 until 7:30 we will be at eh Dulles South Community Center. Please RSVP by calling the church office at 703-961-1983. We want to have plenty of food, and enough materials for the children and youth program (run by Zach Neumann). This will be wonderful time to join together and hear our bishop's words of encouragement. All are welcome to attend, members and guests!

On Sunday, January 29th Bishop John will be celebrating Eucharist, preaching, and confirming several of our members. Plan to attend to support your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Lastly, a reminder that Bruce and I leave on Monday, January 30th for a teaching trip to Alaska, where there is over 90 inches of snow on the ground, and the temps have been in the negative numbers for a week or two. I will be teaching on a highly sensitive subject, and I covet your prayers. I have attached an intercessor's prayer chart. If you are willing to pray for us for an hour or two, could you please let me know the day and time you'd prefer?

With thanks and 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?"