SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Friends in Christ,

This Sunday, January 1, we celebrate, "The Holy Name," or the day on which Jesus was marked as one of the covenant people of God and given his name. What a wonderful day to celebrate baptism - the bringing into Christ's Church a little child. Please join us as we baptize Olias Owenya, son of Haika and Ephrata Owenya. 

We welcome some dear returning friends to lead our music this Sunday. Please take the time to thank Gil and Jan Siler for their willingness to come and share thehir gift of music with us. 

Our readings will include Numbers 6:22-27 , Psalm 8 ,  Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 2:15-21 . 

Make it your first New Year's resolution to spend time with your church family in worship and prayer each Sunday in 2012. I look forward to seeing you there this week!

Finally, this coming week we have our first Tuesday Bible Study at the Canodys'. We begin at 7:30 and end at 9:00. The topic is SRCA's 2nd core value, "Church Beyond Walls: Church should be a place where people are warm and friendly, and where people know your name. At SRCA, we walk alongside each other without pretense, seeking to love each other as Christ would. It is a place to struggle with questions and doubts, to find answers and support. All are welcome to join us as we seek to know and follow him." Please join the conversation and fellowship!

blessings, and a joy-filled New Year to you,

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?" 

Christmas Blessings

Dear Friends in Christ,

Christmas Eve Worship begins at 5:00. There will be no worship on Christmas Day. We will see everyone on January 1! 

On Christmas eve we celebrate the most incredible gift ever given, the birth of God into the human race, Jesus, fully God and fully man, is unique among all religions. Only in Jesus is the believer offered forgiveness of all the wrong and selfish things they have ever done, said, thought, or intended. Jesus affects a full and complete reconciliation between us and the one who created us. In Jesus we are reconnected to the source of all life. We can know for certain that all of our sins have been forgiven, and that we will be with God forever.

Blessings be upon you this Christmas, and in the days ahead. It is a season that lasts twelve days (until January 6). I invite you to draw closer to Jesus each of those twelve days, turning over more and more of your life to his infinite love, wisdom, and care.

 May you have the most joyous of Christmas seasons.

 Faithfully, In Christ Jesus,

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 Friends in Christ,

This Sunday marks the fourth Sunday of Advent. Our children and youth will present a Christmas Pageant titles, "Follow That Star" Please invite friends and neighbors to attend!

We have an opportunity to make Christmas happen for a family involved in a Domestic Violence Shelter program. . On Sunday we will receive a special free will offering toward making their Christmas a joy-filld time. 

Please sign up Sunday or by responding to this email if you would like a Christmas poinsettia in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one. Small poinsettias are $6.00, and large are $16.00. They can be taken home after Christmas Eve worship.

Christmas Eve worship will begin at 5:00. This is a wonderful time to invite unchurched friends and neighbors. It often takes dozens of invitations before someone actually accepts. Don't give up! Invite!!

Beginning Friday, January 13, we will be running the Alpha Marriage Course. Strengthening your marriage is the best investment you can ever make in your family. No marriage is at its peak without intentional work and attention. The course is open to friends and you are encouraged to invite a couple to attend with you. There is no charge for the course (we received a grant to run it). All work is done between couples. There is no large group discussion. I urge you to sign up take advantage of the opportunity to invest in your own well being. You can sign up on Sunday, or by responding to this email. We must pre-register folks so we have enough materials, and enough food for dinner. 

Our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. John Guernsey, will be visiting with us Jan. 27-29. We will have a special all parish event on Saturday the 28th, from 4:00 until 8:00. Please save the date! Confirmation and Receptions will be celebrated on Sunday the 29th. Please let me know if you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Anglican Church. 
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,

This coming Sunday marks the third Sunday of Advent. The readings of the day include Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, i Thessalonians 5:16-24, and John 1:6-8, 19-28. Advent is a season of preparation - preparing our hearts to receive once again the greatest gift ever given. Another way way to prepare your heart for worship is to plan to arrive 5 minutes early to settle into your seats and pray before the start of the service. 

Please continue to pray about your giving for the support of SRCA. Your tithes and giving are our only source of income for operations. If you did not have the opportunity to turn your pledge card in last week, please bring it this week. We are counting on every family to give for the spread of God's kingdom.

Our Christmas Pageant rehearsal is Sunday. All children who hope to be in the pageant are asked to be there for the rehearsal. The pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18.  Please sign your children and youth up to participate by responding to this email. We have a variety of parts that need assigning, and plenty of parts for those who don't want to say anything. The title of the pageant is "Follow That Star." 

This Sunday the youth will gather for youth Bible Study, a service project,  and supper. Please plan to join in the fun if you are in grades 6-12. The time is 5-7:30, at the 304. 

Beginning Friday, January 13, we will be running the Alpha Marriage Course. Strengthening your marriage is the best investment you can ever make in your family. No marriage is at its peak without intentional work and attention. The course is open to friends and you are encouraged to invite a couple to attend with you. There is no charge for the course (we received a grant to run it). All work is done between couples. There is no large group discussion. I urge you to sign up take advantage of the opportunity to invest in your own well being. You can sign up on Sunday, or by responding to this email. We must pre-register folks so we have enough materials, and enough food for dinner. 

Our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. John Gurnsey, will be visiting with us Jan. 27-29. We will have a special all parish event on Saturday the 28th, from 4:00 until 8:00. Please save the date! Confirmation and Receptions will be celebrated on Sunday the 29th. Please let me know if you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Anglican Church. 
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 Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This coming Sunday marks the second Sunday of Advent. The readings of the day include Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15, and Mark 1:1-8. Advent is a season of preparation - preparing our hearts to receive once again the greatest gift ever given. One way to prepare your heart for worship might be to read the lessons a day or two in advance of Sunday. 

We have 6 women going to  NYC on Dec. 10th via the Megabus (seats with wifi and outlets, and a restroom on board). We leave DC at 6:15 and return about 10:00.  I may still be able to add more, so email me at pastorbecki@gmail.com if you want to go. 

Our Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18. Our all cast rehearsal will be on Sunday, Dec. 11. Please sign your children and youth up to participate by responding to this email. We have a variety of parts that need assigning, and plenty of parts for those who don't want to say anything. The title of the pageant is "Follow That Star." 

Sunday, Dec. 11th the youth will gather for youth Bible Study, a service project,  and supper. Please plan to join in the fun if you are in grades 6-12. The time is 5-7:30, at the 304. 

Beginning Friday, January 13, we will be running the Alpha Marriage Course. Strengthening your marriage is the best investment you can ever make in your family. No marriage is at its peak without intentional work and attention. The course is open to friends and you are encouraged to invite a couple to attend with you. There is no charge for the course (we received a grant to run it). All work is done between couples. There is no large group discussion. I urge you to sign up take advantage of the opportunity to invest in your own well being. You can sign up on Sunday, or by responding to this email. We must pre-register folks so we have enough materials, and enough food for dinner. 

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?"