SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear SRCA Family,

We are just hours away from leaving for Ghana. THe excitement is building, and the list of things to do is still way to long, but is growing shorter!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

August 12th: Mercy Me (In Concert)

August 12th

 Tickets are 25$ & 35$

at Time: 7:00 PM 
(doors open 5:30 PM)

Venue:

Gateway Ministries

11017 Kemps Mill Rd

Williamsport, MD US

It is approx 1.5 hours away. 

Please let Maryann Branch know if you want to attend and would like tickets asap. Ride sharing possible.

- I will be purchasing all on Monday Aug 1st at 12 noon.  No refunds or tickets after that date........

AUGUST 14th:Hear about our Ghana mission

AUGUST 21: Music with Monte and Face painting and or Glitter Tattoos by our own artist Melinda Mansfield. This Sunday will include the blessing of the backpacks our children have acquired for the start of the new school year. We will be collecting school supplies between now and then. These items will be given to local schools for use by children who don't have the means to have new school supplies. See the following:

SRC School Supplies Donations Drive  July 31st - August 21:

The kids will be decorating boxes for donations look for them in upcoming weeks.  Feel free to bring donations to church any of the next few Sundays until August 21st. The following items are being requested by all the schools in the Dulles South Cluster (Funny how some items always show up): 

 

- Glue Sticks

- Highlighters

- Composition Note Books

- Colored Pencils (box's of 12)

- 3x5 Index Cards

- Yellow #2 Pencils

- Loose Leaf Paper - wide rule

- Spiral Notebooks

- Crayons (box of 24)

- Boxes of Tissues

- Washable Markers (box of 8)

- Red Pens

 

We hope to distribute the donations the week before school begins. 

 Any questions please ask Maryann B.

JOSEPH

We are looking at a possible trip to Lancaster, PA, to the Sight and Sound Theater, on August 25th (Thursday ). This would be an all day trip, form 7 AM until 9 PM. The cost for tickets is $16 for children, $30 for teens, and $50.00 for adults. We would also have lunch at a PA Dutch restaurant, and possible go on an Amish buggy tour. If you are interested in going, please respond to this email. This is to determine interest only. I will follow up with more detailed info and the reservation form upon my return from Ghana. 

For Sunday the 31st and the 7th, please give a warm welcome to The Rev. Pamela Meeks. If you are in town, she would love to meet you! 

In the event of an emergency, pleas contact Paul Branch, Senior Warden. I will not be able to receive any email while in Ghana. Paul will be able to contact me via text message and phone if needed.

The Scripture lessons for July 31 are: Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 17: 1-7, 16, Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21.

The scripture lessons for August 7th are: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28, Psalm 105, 1-6, 16-22, 45b, Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33.

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?" 

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

On Sunday we will celebrate the 6^th Sunday after Pentecost. Our readings include: Genesis 29:15-28, Psalm 105:1-11, 45b , Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. We will hear the pinnacle of Paul's theology, the great assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God shown us in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Paul, in several chapters in Romans lays out the difference between life in the flesh and life in the Spirit. As Christ followers, we are called to live according to the leading of the Holy Spirit, using the gifts He has given in addition to our natural abilities, as we seek to be ambassadors fro Christ.

In my own flesh, I would be content to stay right here in SR, and to take these summer days a bit easy. Following the Spirit's prompting (ok, and prodding and pushing) I am headed off for 12 days of mission work in Accra, Ghana, along with Bruce, Zach, and Jackie Coates. We leave on Thursday the 28^th at 11PM form Dulles. Please keep us in your prayers for safe travels and effective witness to the love of Jesus.

We return on August 8^th. Please come out for worship on July 31 and August 7, and give The Rev. Pamela Meeks a warm welcome and your wonderful support.

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?" 

SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Parish Family,

My house is strangely quiet today after the departure of our youth mission  team. Six of our youth along with Alexandra and I served at New Hope Shelter painting, cleaning and cooking. We gained many insights and new understanding about ourselves and people without permanent housing. The youth team was exemplary in every way. We plan to share during worship tomorrow. You won't want to miss it!

Our readings for Sunday include Genesis 28:10-19a, Psalm 139: 1-14, Romans 8:12-25, and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

Come to worship and hear our youth share how they both saw Jesus at work and perceived Jesus working through them. 

See you tomorrow!

Blessings,

Becki+

SUNDAY SERVERS

Setup: Mike, Brad, Bruce, Charlie, Steve

Altar: Mary

Welcome: Don & Gail

Acolyte: Mary

Lector: Jason

LEM's: Scott, Mary

Sunday School: Brad, Maria (Older youth will be in church)

Prayer: Zita, Mike

Take down: All hands on deck.

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?"