Re: SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

On Jun 24, 2011, at 1:17 AM, Rebekah Neumann wrote:

NURSERY HELP NEEDED

We are looking for a new nursery staff person. Please call the parish office at 703-961-1983 to inquire.

SUNDAY, JULY 3RD

On Sunday July 3 we will have our weekly worship gathering at the Bishop Claggett Center. I have attached directions. Please plan to drive out for worship at the end of our family camp. We will have burgers and dogs on the lawn after worship. Bring a drink and a dish to share, and plan to relax fro an hour with your church family. It's a beautiful spot, and is only an hour from South Riding.

FOR SUNDAY

This week we celebrate our children and youth "bridging" to the next grade. Please come out to support them! 

We will also have our "Book Club Challenge" for The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe." It Is a time for all to be involved who have read the book, so stick around for the fun!

We will need hep to pack up after the service, especially the sound equipment as we have several folks away this week. Please lend a hand!

Sunday marks the beginning of the long "Season after Pentecost." With its liturgical color being the green of growing things, it represents that season when we learn about Christ and his ministry, and when we continue to grow up in Christ-likeness. It is a fitting Sunday on which to honor the growth of our children and youth as they "bridge," or move from one grade or age group to the next. It is a time to honor their growth, and a time to be attentive to our own growth.

Our readings will include Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:4042. In the Romans reading we are reminded that coming to Christ is just the beginning of our life with God. When we are set free from sin, we become servants of God, called to participate in that process called sanctification. It's not just our children who are to grow up into Christ, who is our head, we adults are called to do the same. Thanks be to God that he provides what we need to grow, both opportunity and raw material.

I pray you will join us for worship this week, and that you will encounter Christ in word, in the sacrament, and in each other! 

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?" 

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?"