Save the Date

We will be  having our annual parish meeting in December this year–

Mark your calendars for    

      December 7, 2008

Election of Vestry Persons and Delegates to Diocesan Convention will be elected at this meeting.

This announcement serves as your 30 day in advance written notice of the Annual Parish Meeting~

 

 

 

The Craft Parlor is OPEN!!!

During the month of November The Parlor will be open every Sunday to display and sell crafts. Please plan to do some Christmas and Birthday shopping. We will sell chances for the doll house and have neat variety of hand crafted gifts!!! Don’t Forget to buy your $5 tickets for the Doll House Raffle or  3/$10                                                     

 

 

 

 

Today

 

Give The Gift of Life

Blood Net will be here until Noon

Donate and get a free gift.

 

 

 

ANGEL  TREE  2008

Needs your assistance.

Prior to setting up the trees with all the angel tags, there is work to be done to get to that point.

The applications have been received and volunteers are calling the caregivers, but ...

We need people who can (1) man the trees on Sundays, Nov. 30th and Dec. 7th, (2)  help sort and bag the gifts, and (3) deliver the gifts prior to Christmas.

 

Please let  Chair Janet  Casini (or the office) know if you can help with any of these jobs.

Each step along the way is sooooo important. 

 

 

TALBOT HOUSE

CHILI DINNER

NEWS

 

Last Tuesday was Veteran's Day, so we asked all veterans at Talbot House to stand before the blessing.  About 20 older guys stood and everyone applauded them. 

As we were serving, one man said that this was the best Veteran's Day he had ever had. Being of Vietnam War vintage, probably no one had ever thanked him for his service to his country. It was very moving!

Thanks to our cookers, servers and bread bakers: 

Bobby Rabon, Jean & Bill Warneke, Dave Dutcher,

Bob Callendar, Barbara Yeaple, Tom Rittenour, Terry Ottinger,

 Movita Wheatley, Donna & Keith Totten, Shirley & Nelson Rumpel,

Ken & Judy Horne, Marlene Dillinger, Fran Morris,

John & Carol Starling, Gus & Al Frost, Alicia Weber, and Vic Herm.

 

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PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE BULLETIN BOARDS

TO SEE WHAT THE FOLKS AT TALBOT HOUSE

ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING.

IT IS INSPIRING !!

 

 

Small groups are now called SHEPHERD GROUPS to reflect their purpose of communication and care giving during our time of transition and beyond.  A roster of all groups is in your box.  If we missed anyone or if you are in the wrong group geographically, please contact Judy at the office or Nancy or Dick Wenham

(647-2449).   Thanks to our leaders for stepping forward in this ministry:  KT & Ann Matthews, Dick & Trudi Lithgow,

Major & Priscilla Kight, Troy & Sue DeMan,

Al Frost & Gus Frost,  Paul & Diane Waters,

Bruce & Morgan Goers, Bob & Florence Callender,

Terry & Rachel Ottinger, Ken & Judy Horne

and Bob & Marge Stockwell.

LEADERS:  DON’T  FORGET  TODAY’S MEETING:  YOU MAY ATTEND AFTER EITHER SERVICE.  

 

 

 

 

The Church Golf Cart needs some repair work. If working on Golf Carts

is your gift please call the office

(646-6115

 

 

 

'TIS THE SEASON . . .

 

 

Thank you so much Robin Pittman for agreeing to head up the Salvation Army Bell Ringing this year. A poster is in the church narthex and in the Worship Center.

Please look for a time that will be good for you and sign up on the poster for a 2-hour stretch.  Our assigned location is once again the 540A Publix.

The following dates have been assigned to us this year:

Mon., Dec. 8, 10-6

Tues., Dec. 9, 10-8

Fri., Dec. 12, 10-8

Mon.,  Dec. 15, 10-6.

 

If you have never done Bell Ringing, please consider it.

It's a wonderful way to get into the Spirit of Christmas!

 

 

 

In the economic and employment downturn we have some folks who are really in need of employment- part-time or full time. If you learn of any jobs– please call the church office or Fr. Scott that we may pass along the leads to those in need– especially at this time:

Employment Wanted:

Full Time Building Maintenance Supervisor

Janitorial position

Class A CDL driver

Forklift diver

Administrative Assistance

Personal Assistant

Human Resources Coordinator 

Customer Service

 

 

Often at this time of the year, many people plan and prioritize their end-of-the-year contributions to church and various charities. We are tracking close to budget at this time of the year  with the expectation that December will be a normally “heavy” month in terms of special gifts to the Church. We would love to have the re-roofing of the Church project underway and would encourage any special gifts that you may be considering to be designated for that purpose. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER– sth+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER MINISTRY NEWS

 

Is God calling you to serve on the Vestry or Search Committee? Speak with any vestry person for more information

 

 

 

 

 

ATTTN: Lay readers and other who regularly access the RCL and other Episcopal texts– check this out– they are all free and can be downloaded on your computer….

www.myepiscopalsoftware.com

 

 

THE CONNECTION

·  Are you responsible for the care of a disabled family member or friend?

·  Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, angry, afraid, lonely, depressed, worn out?

·   Are you unsure of what resources are  available to you for help

If you answered yes to any of these questions, make plans to attend a meeting of the  new ministry:                                            

The Connection is a Community of caring people who will connect you with: Resources in the community. People who will  share their experiences and solutions in similar circumstances. People to listen and support you. The next meeting will be Nov. 15th @ 10:30a with speaker in the Worship Center. If you have any questions please call Pam Rieger  (709-9694)    

 

 Pam Rieger and Connections have placed some new information on the Church and Parish Hall bulletin boards- for caregivers- Check it out!

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through a gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. 

• Don’t forget to include a check for $7.00/box made out to Samaritan’s Purse to help cover shipping and other cost.  
• DO NOT INCLUDE used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate, food, liquids, lotions, aerosol cans, outdated candy or breakable items.
• Last day to turn in your shoe boxes will be next Sunday 11/16!