JOIN US
FOR
WORSHIP
* Morning Prayer service on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
* Centering
Prayer on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
* A Blue
Christmas service will be held on Wednesday, December 19, at 5:30 p.m.
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.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
and FELLOWSHIP
READINGS
FOR
SUNDAY
Sunday, December 2nd
1st Sunday of Advent
Year C
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
FROM THE
RECTOR
ADVENT
If you receive any of
the emails from the Episcopal Church in NH or from The Episcopal Church, you
have probably seen reference to “The Way of Love”. Our Presiding Bishop,
Michael Curry, has introduced us to the idea of being the Episcopal Branch of
the Jesus Movement, and began making materials available to help us live into
this identity this summer.
A program for the
season of Advent, Journeying the Way of Love offers four sessions to
be explored as we await the coming of Christ by moving through the first two
chapters of the Gospel of Luke. Luke’s gospel provides a pattern for
understanding how we can live the Way of Love as
individuals, as families and friends, as a community, and out in the world.
We will use the
Advent materials after the 10:00 service during Advent, beginning on Sunday,
December 9. (Our outreach meeting will
take place following the 9:00 service this Sunday, December 2.)
Outline
·
Session One: The
Annunciation: Saying “Yes” to the Journey
·
Session Two: Mary
and Elizabeth: Journeying with Family and Friends
·
Session Three: The
Birth of John the Baptist: Journeying with Community
·
Session Four: The
Birth of Jesus: Journeying with the World
There are additional
resources as well: Journeying the Way of Love Advent Calendar, Discussion
Questions about Spiritual Practices, and Starting a Rule of Life, to help us
“try on” the spiritual practices of the Way of Love.
We will explore these materials together, or, if
you cannot attend, the resources are available at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/journeying-way-love.
Let me know if you would like us to print some of the materials for you.
Another option for those who cannot attend our
sessions is to join an online group led by Tina Pickering, our diocesan Canon
for Ministry. She will lead sessions each Sunday of Advent at 4:00 pm (December
2, 9, 16, and 23). Participate in the group in your flannels and slippers, from
the coziest spot in your home! These meetings will be conducted through Zoom -
you will need a computer or mobile device with a internet connection and a
camera to participate. Please register HERE to participate in the series (you do not have to
commit to attend each session). Once you register, a link to the Zoom meeting
will be sent in your registration confirmation - just click on the Zoom link to
participate in the group. BYO hot chocolate!
Our
OUTREACH MEETING to determine recipients of our
outreach funds will take place following the 9:00 service this Sunday, December 2. Please join us to
help make these decisions.
STEWARDSHIP
UPDATE
As of this week we
have received 51 pledges totaling $137,800. (Last year we received 62 pledges
totaling $150,250.) Our projections show that if those who pledged last year
make a pledge for 2019 of the same amount, our pledges will be at about the
same level as 2018. Given the fact that you all made pledges for our Raise the
Roof campaign in addition to your annual pledge, this is truly exceptional. We
are so grateful for your support. Abundant thanks to all of you who
have made your pledge for 2019!
If you have not yet
turned in your pledge, please do so as soon as possible. We are in the process
of finalizing our 2019 budget, and it would be helpful to know what our pledge
income will be.
Caroline
RAISE THE ROOF
The drawing will be Sunday, Dec 2nd
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
DINNER
BELL
Dinner Bell cook teams for the month of December are:
2nd Rau
9th Adams
16th Slader
23rd Tubman
Tuesday the 25th is a Christmas
Dinner – All are welcome!
30th UUFES
Thank you for your
volunteer
work in this special
Outreach program!
St. Andrew's CHRISTMAS DINNER-December 25th
Open Invitation to all
Hors d’ oeuvres at 12:30pm ~~ Dinner at
1pm.
RSVP requested to 323-8515 or office@standrewsinthevalley.org
Can
you help with food?
Hors Douevres:
Seeking
finger foods / Or other ideas/donations welcome
Drinks:
Seeking
donation of a case /bottles of sparkling cider (need a total of 15)
Any
other juices or seltzers welcome
Desserts:
Looking
for candies, cookies, small dessert pieces
If you are able to donate
items, please let us know about your generosity,
We
would also welcome volunteers to help!
Thank you!
Jen & Tom
COMMUNITY
FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks
you for your contributions throughout the year.
The monthly item for December is dish
detergent.
FORWARD
DAY BY DAY
Thursday, November 29
Ephesians 1:17-18 I pray that the God of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and
revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart
enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are
the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints.
Throughout this
month, we’ve talked a lot about the lives of the saints. With All Saints’ Day,
the commemoration of All Souls, and Veterans’ Day, it’s easy to see why
November is often referred to as the month of Holy Souls. This month is not
meant for lament or remorse but as a time of rejoicing for all those who have
finished their course in faith and rest from their labors.
This month is a holy
time for us to take courage in the faith these saints have made real and to
learn from their examples. In less than a month, we will celebrate God being
born among us so long ago. For now, let us remember the saints who make God
real for us each day and offer thanks for what they have given us.
MOVING
FORWARD: Compile your own list of saints to celebrate
throughout the year, in addition to those commemorated by the church.
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
27 Debra Hoyt
30 Gretchen Behr-Svendsen
Anniversaries
8 Bob & Carolyn
Seston
THIS
MONTH AT ST. ANDREW’S
SUNDAY
Every
Sunday Dinner Bell 5 p.m.
2……….1st Sunday of Advent One service at 9 a.m.
9…….. 2nd
Sunday of Advent 8 &
10 a.m.
16……. 3rd
Sunday of Advent 8 &
10 a.m.
23……..4th Sunday of Advent
& Greening of the Church 8 & 10 a.m.
30……..1st Sunday after
Christmas 10 a.m.
MONDAY
Every
Monday Boy Scout Meeting 7 p.m.
24……..Christmas Eve Services (see seasonal
schedule)
TUESDAY
Every
Tuesday Food Pantry 10 a.m-Noon
Centering Prayer 5:30 p.m.
Centering Prayer 5:30 p.m.
AA
Step Meeting 8 p.m.
18……..Scout Committee Meeting 7 p.m.
25……..Christmas Day Service and Dinner
(see seasonal schedule)
OFFICE CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
Every
Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 9 a.m.
12……..Women’s Lunch Bunch Noon
19..... Blue Christmas Service 5:30 p.m.
19..... Blue Christmas Service 5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
13……..Sandwich Singers concert
20……..CFC Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
Basket Distribution
FRIDAY
Every Friday Food Pantry 10
a.m.-Noon
SATURDAY
Every
Saturday AA & Alanon Meetings 8 p.m.
FROM THE OFFICE
Christmas
Flower dedication slips may be found on the bulletin table and the parish hall table. Please complete your dedication slip and return along with your $20.00
donation in the offering plate or leave in the office for Debra by December 16th.
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