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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY, December 10th, The Second
Sunday of Advent, there will be two services
at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
There is a service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday Evening Services:
v December 13, at 5:30 pm we will have a Blue Christmas service on This service is open to everyone, but is
particularly for those who struggle with the holiday season due to some sort of
loss: death of a spouse, a child, a sibling, a close friend; loss of a job or a
house; a loved one who suffers from addiction; or any loss that is difficult,
and makes it hard to be merry. It is a service of remembrance and at the same
time, a time to lift up our blessings even as we grieve a loss.
v December 20th at 5:30 pm Evening Prayer.
v January 10th at 5:30 pm we will have an evening prayer service drawing on
the Celtic tradition. More on that to
come.
We hope you will join us
for worship and fellowship.
for worship and fellowship.
READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Year B
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8
FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR
A Blue
Christmas Service
After
publishing the date for our Blue Christmas Service (December 13 at 5:30) I've
been asked to explain what this service is. The name doesn't come from Elvis
Presley's song, though if you google Blue Christmas, that's what comes up
first. It's a service designed for those for whom the holiday season is
difficult, and for those who support them. Those of us who have experienced a loss
of some kind may not be feeling joy, and may feel that we need to "put on
a happy face" for others, pretending to enjoy the holiday festivities.
The service is
open to everyone, so please spread the word to friends and family in the
community.
Carpooling to Betsy's Ordination
Betsy Hess'
ordination to the Diaconate is on Saturday, December 16 at 11:00 at St. Paul's Church
in Concord. An ordination is a huge milestone in the life of the ordinand, and
a beautiful service as well. I know of a number of people who plan to attend.
If you are interested in attending and would like to carpool, please let me
know via email (interimsaitv@gmail.com) or sign up in the parish hall on
Sunday. Carpoolers should plan to meet at the church at 9:00 and leave no later
than 9:15 in order to have time to find parking and seating.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS
WOMEN’S
LUNCH BUNCH
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The
December Lunch Bunch which will be
Wednesday, December 13 at the home of
Barbara Lord. It is a potluck and will
be at 12:00. Directions may be obtained by calling Barbara at 733-8996 or they
will be available on the Parish Hall table.
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DEACON
ORDINATION of Midge Pendergast
By
the Grace of God and with the people consenting
The
Rt. Reverend Sean W. Rowe
Bishop
of the Diocese of Bethlehem
will
ordain
Margaret-Ellen
McShane Pendergast
to
the Sacred Order of Deacons
in
Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
on
Saturday, the Thirteenth of January
two
thousand and seventeen
at
eleven o’clock in the morning
at the
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
321
Wyandotte Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Your
prayers and presence are requested
Reception
following
Clergy:
Red stoles
CONGRATULATIONS MIDGE!
55+
COMMUNITY
In case you didn’t
make it to the market there are jams are available in the Parish Hall for
purchase!
PLEDGE PROGRESS
Help us
reach our Goals!
Rector
Search Fund
Goal ~ $ 20,000
33 pledges $ 8,959.00
~
2018
Stewardship Pledge
Goal~ $148,215.00
55 pledges $ 140,030.00
DINNER BELL
There is no Dinner Bell on Christmas Eve, December 24th
but
all are invited to the Dinner on Christmas Day
Dinner Bell cook team for this Sunday December 10th
ADAMS
Dinner Bell cook team for next Sunday December 17th
RAU
~
Thank you for your volunteer
work in this special Outreach program!
SEARCH COMMITTEE
The Parish Profile is
completed!
Click on “Parish
Profile” button to read!
UPDATE-12/7/17!
The Search Committee is preparing questions to use
in the interview process. We will also be conducting a practice interview on
Skype with a clergy member chosen from this diocese. This will give us feedback
on the best way to present Saint Andrew's to the candidates and a model for
engaging in meaningful, focused, and productive conversation. We expect to begin
interviewing prospective candidates in January, 2018. We pray for continuing
openness to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the lives of those
walking toward us.
Lisa Thompson,
Search Committee
SEARCH
TIME-LINE for 2017
October-November: Begin
receiving names and applications of candidates.
Reading and reviewing applications.
Prayer for St. Andrew’s
during the search process.
Everliving and everloving Lord,
as we are in the midst of our challenging task to search for our new rector, we
pray that you continue to lead our parish to be in one mind and spirit through
the conclusion of this journey. May we be strong in the assurance that
you are guiding us and carrying us safely to calling the person you have chosen
to be our rector. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Search Committee
Pat Adams, Betsy Hess,
Tom Huckman, Cathie Lewis, George Rau, Lisa Thompson.
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item
for December is dish detergent.
FOOD
FOR THOUGHT
Imitate
Jesus
Perhaps at this moment you
cannot see or perceive how God is working in your life, how God is present with
you amidst the world's bewildering confusion and suffering. If so, take Jesus
at his word: We will come to know God’s presence with us by following the example
of Jesus: by teaching and healing, listening to our neighbors, both known and
unknown to us; by doing acts of love and mercy even in the face of those who
wish us ill.
-Br. Jim Woodrum
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
FORWARD DAY BY DAY FOR TODAY
THURSDAY, December 7, 2017
Matthew 21:43 Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God
will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of
the kingdom.
Today we hear Jesus
speaking in the temple, telling the parable of the vineyard. The owner has
leased his land to tenants to farm and give him a portion of the produce—a
sharecropper arrangement. When the landowner sends slaves to retrieve the
produce, the tenants kill them.
This happens a second time, so the landowner
sends his son, reasoning that they will respect him. But the tenants beat and
kill the son too. In the end, the landowner kills the tenants and gives the
land to another set of tenants who will do their jobs and not behave like
criminals.
In case we are not
entirely clear about the allegory, Jesus spells it out—God is the landowner,
and the chief priests and elders are the tenants about to kill God’s son. At
this point, Jesus knows these words are building the case against him—and he
says them anyway, speaking the truth despite the consequences. May we go and do
likewise.
MOVING FORWARD: Be sure to pick up a couple of bottles
of wine or sparkling fruit juice to give as last minute gifts.
FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE
IT’S NOT TOO EARLY!
This
is your head’s up to be thinking about your Annual Reports. Come December committee chairs should be
pulling together their notes to complete reports for submission to the
office. If you have enough information
to complete and send your report it is always appreciated to submit it as early
as possible.
Most
folks have their last year’s report but if you need an electronic copy or hard
copy please let Deb in the office know and she will be happy to provide that
for you. REPORTS ARE DUE JANUARY 15TH!
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
If you do not see your birthday or anniversary listed, please make
sure Deb in the office has an information sheet on file for you.
Birthdays
6 Carolyn Seston
12 Hettie Buck
13 Suzanne Morgan
15 Bob Seston
26 Sarah and James Huckman
27 Debra Hoyt
30 Gretchen Behr-Svendsen
Anniversaries
8 Bob & Carolyn Seston
21 Chris & Carolyn Boldt
21 Chris & Carolyn Boldt
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