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?"