Celebration of Holy
Baptism – This Sunday we will celebrate the baptism of two new
members of Christ’s Church: Sarrem and Abbem will be welcomed into Christ’s
family. Roger is Sarrem and Abbem’ sponsor and godfather. Please come and help
us celebrate this festive occasion.
Thank you for all who
helped at Christmas – Again
this year, our Christmas celebration was made especially special by the love
and labor of our entire parish family and friends.
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December 30, 2012, 10:30 am Holy Baptism and
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Lessons for the First
Sunday after Christmas
First Lesson: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm: Psalm 147
Second Lesson: Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7
Gospel: John
1:1-18
Lay Participants for December
30, 2012 - 10:30 am service
Eucharistic
Minister: Jim
Lector: Fred
Prayers: Marlene
Ushers: Fred and Marlene
Nursery Attendant: Taylor
Nursery Assistant: Lynn
Refreshments: Alice
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Thank you – Roger and Kathy and I would like to thank you
from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity in our Christmas presents.
You all went above and beyond the call of duty and we are appreciative of all
the effort you put into the gifts. Slowly and surely, we are working our way
through the baskets.
2013 Pledge Drive – Thank you to all who have turned in your pledge
cards; there is still time to return a pledge for 2013.
Christmas Greetings and
Thank You Cards – There are
a number of Christmas Greetings and Thank you cards in the Narthex. Please stop
and take a look at the cards which are near the clock.
Our Thanksgivings – We are collecting tangible statements
regarding our blessings and thanksgivings in the jar in the Narthex.
Wednesday Morning Book
Study – The
Wednesday morning book study will take a break until after the New Year. The
next meeting will be held January 16 and will include a luncheon. When the
group returns it will pick up the study of “The Bible Jesus Read” by Philip
Yancy in the chapter on the Psalms. If you are interested please contact
Margaret.
Formation Classes – This coming Sunday we will discuss our Old
Testament reading Isaiah 61:10—62:3, “The Good News of Deliverance” and “The
Vindication and Salvation of Zion” from 9:15-10:15 am. Next week’s class will discuss our Old Testament
reading Isaiah 60:1-6, “The Ingathering of the Dispersed.” All are invited to
join us for class this Sunday. A reminder; there is nursery service available
during the education hour.
Today’s Psalm – We will sing the portion of the Psalter in
unison. We will use a metrical version of the Psalter from A New Metrical
Psalter by Christopher Webber as we sing Psalm 147 together. The Psalm will
be set to Hymn 615, “Thy kingdom come
on bended knee” (St.
Flavian) from the Hymnal 1982. The words and music will be found on
a bulletin insert.
Thought
for the week – Emmanuel: Christ brings his influence to bear in our lives not beaming down
from somewhere in the Zodiac, not bearing down from the heights of Mt. Olympus,
but emerging quietly from somewhere within us.
-Br. Mark
Brown
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
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Upcoming
Events:
Daily Mon.-Thu. *
Daily Morning Prayer – 9:00 am (Parish House)
Thu. Dec. 27th *
Choir rehearsal – 7:00 (Choir Room and Sanctuary)
Sat. Dec. 29th *
5th Saturday Luncheon at Salvation Army
Sun. Dec. 30th *
Baptism, Pastoral Care Sunday
Tue. Jan. 1st *
New Years Day – Office Closed
Thu. Jan. 3rd *
Choir rehearsal – 7:00 (Choir Room)
Sun. Jan. 6th *
The Epiphany, Discretionary Sunday
Thu. Jan. 3rd *
Choir rehearsal – 7:00 (Choir Room)
Sat. Jan. 12th *
James River Rug Hookers – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish
House)
Sun. Jan. 13th *
Annual Parish Meeting
Mon. Jan. 14th *
Vestry meeting – 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Parlor)
Thu. Jan. 16th *
Choir rehearsal – 7:00 (Choir Room)
Sun. Jan. 20th *
Rector Continuing Education – Supply Clergy
Mon. Jan. 21st *
G.F.W.C. Junto Women’s Group – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Parish
House)
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Community
Church Websites:
New
Community Christian Center http://www.nccfamily.us
Oakland
Christian Church (UCC) http://www.oaklandchristianchurch.com/
Perfecting
Saints Church of God in Christ http://www.pscogic.com/
Wesley
Chapel United Methodist Church http://www.wesleychapelchuckatuck.org
Ebenezer
United Methodist Church http://ebumc.net/
Coalition
Against Poverty in Suffolk (CAPS) http://www.capsuffolk.com
PASTORAL CARE
Pray for Katherine, our
presiding bishop; Holly, our bishop; and Les our priest.
Marianne, Meriwether, Allen, David, Shirley, Suzanne, Janis,
Dominique, Virginia, Lon, Faye and family, Sally, Bill, Heather, Pat, Charles,
Barbara, Tina, Kathleen and Fergal, the
Chapman family, Steve, Morse, Carolyn, Jonathan, Charles, and Kathy.
Serving in the Armed Forces and Overseas: Bryan, Elizabeth,
Dane, Leon, and Patrick
Parish Cycle of Prayer: Clare & Steve
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Church of the Holy Apostles, Virginia Beach; Mrs. Nanette
Harmon.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Most Rev. Bolly Lapok, Archbishop of South East Asia
& Bishop of Kuching; Assistant Bishop of Kuching - (South East Asia) The Rt.
Rev. Aeries Sumping.
Birthdays in January
Landy 14 Arthur 15
Lynn 15 Marlene 17
Anne 20 Linda 21
If you are in need of Pastoral Care
Please call Father Ferguson.
Cell: 757-418-0063
Contact Music Minister Roger Peyton
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