SRCA NEWS AND NOTES

Dear Friends

On Sunday we celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent. The readings appointed for the day include Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, Psalm 95, and John 4:5-42. We will be using the reading from Exodus and the gospel lesson in our worship.

We could title the Exodus reading, "A Grumbling, Thirsty People and the God Who Provides."  We hear of God?s people complaining, bringing God up on charges that he has abandoned them to die in the desert. How often have we been those people? When life doesn?t go the way we hope or plan or dream we, too, are inclined to grumble against God and to accuse him of abandonment.

The good news is that God is faithful, even in the face of our accusations! Just as He brought forth water from the rock, he brings forth living water to quench our soul thirst. Let?s join together to worship Him this Sunday in Spirit and in truth.

Faithfully,

Becki+

Reminder: Youth Bible Study (grades 6 and up) This Sunday at the 304!

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

This Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent. Just as Jesus entered the silence of the desert, we, too, are called to follow Him into the more silent places and seasons. You will notice some changes in our Sunday worship as we make room for God to speak into the silence of this time in the desert. There will be a bit less music, a bit less scripture read aloud, and a bit more silence and room for God to speak in His "still small voice." The silence places may cause some to feel uncomfortable. I make no apology. We live in a world far too noisy and rushed. Creating space and time for God to speak is my job (well, at least a part of it). IT will be good for you (spoken like a true mom)!

The Bible lessons appointed for Sunday include: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11. We will be hearing the lessons form Genesis and Matthew. Though I rarely title my sermons, this week a title has suggested itself: "The Devil Made Me Do It."

Please pick up a "Lenten fasting Cube" and "Mission Offering Can" if you did not get one last week. One other Lenten practice I draw to your attention is that of sacramental confession. This often forgotten discipline can be an excellent way to draw near to God and to feel as though you?ve shed 10 pounds without losing an ounce. Confession can be scheduled by email or by speaking to me.

Faithfully,

Becki+

LENTEN PROGRAM

Tuesday evenings

6:15 Soup and bread supper

7:00 Program

8:00 Eucharist

8:30 Home

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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?"