| SUNDAY WORSHIPThis week we will celebrate the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, commonly called "Christ the King Sunday." Our readings will include Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:4-8, and John 18:33-38. The Rev. Becki Neumann will begin a four part sermon series, "The 4-C's of Church Membership." Next Sunday, Dec. 2nd, we will celebrate the first Sunday in Advent, and the start of a new church year. PRAYERS FOR THE PARISHWe will meet on Tuesday at the Church Townhouse at 43547 Kiplington Square. We begin at 7:15 and conclude by 8:30. Prayer is our most important work. Please join us in praying for our church and our community.OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDOur efforts this year were a tremendous success. We provided 103 boxes of smiles for neeedy children. Thank you so very much for your support. If you pledged, please pay up so we cover the cost. ACOLYTE OPPORTUNITY
On Sunday, Dec. 2, acolytes and adults are invited to a field trip opportunity. We will visit Washington National Cathedral to tour and worship at the annual Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols. To sign up please mail the parish at SRCAnglican@gmail.com. We will leave around 1:30 and return around 6:00.
ALPHA IS COMNG...
The Alpha Course begins on Monday, January 7th. The Alpha course is a perfect refresher for those who have attended church for a long time. It is also a wonderful opportunity to reach out to the unchurched, de churched, or to people of other faith traditions who are open to exploring Christianity. Please be thinking now about whom you might invite to attend.
The Alpha Marriage Course is an opportunity to "tune up" a marriage. It will begin on Friday, January 4th, and be held on 8 sucessive Friday evenings. Begin praying now as to whether this is a good opportunity for you and your spouse to set aside a little "marriage time." This course is also open to those in the community.
VESTRY MEETING RECAP
At our November 12th meeting Steve Coates was appointed as recording secretary. Plans are in the making for a vestry retreat on Dec. 14-15, and for a weekend with the Bishop. Please remember to pray for your vestry!
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANTOur annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, Dec. 23rd. We will need older youth as well as younger children in this year's pageant. We need a narrator, and a few other speakers, as well as many who simply act out their part. There will be a few "non traditional roles" this year. Please sign your children and youth up now so we can get a handle on the number of participants and tweak roles for the cast we have.
Blessings,
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