SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

Last Sunday we had a wonderful, brief, parish meeting where the revised core values and new vision and mission statements were shared. Thanks to all who were able to attend. 

On Saturday, December 4th we will be hosting "Breakfast with St. Nicholas (aka Bishop John Guernsey). This event is open to the young and young at heart, and to those in the community. We are praying that every member will forward the attached flier to friends and neighbors, and will also pick some up at church to give to those in your neighborhood. 

This Sunday we celebrate the last Sunday after Pentecost. Traditionally this Sunday has been called "Christ the King" Sunday. Our readings will include Jeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, and Luke 23:33-43.

Christ is King over all that is and was and is yet to be. His coming is promised in the Jeremiah reading for today and his crucifixion sets the scene for the gospel reading. In Colossians Paul extols some of Christ's characteristics in a beautiful Christ hymn. Jesus is the one in whom all things hold together – and he chooses to live in us! We do indeed have great treasure in clay jars.

As we come together to worship let's give thanks that we worship the King of Kings. As we join our voices let's remember that God inhabits the praises of His people; he is here in the midst of us.

Faithfully,

Becki+

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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?"