Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Congratulations go to Mark and Laura Mellusi on the birth
of a son, Peter Jonathan, born on Saturday, November 14th!
Advent Wreath-Making will take
place on Sunday, November 29 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Please
bring a foam ring, plastic candle holders and hand pruners. Greens
and pins will be provided, and advent candles will be available for
purchase. The Parish is invited to participate in this annual
tradition.
Rev. Ellen will be leading Wednesdays in
Advent Bible Study: Singing the Lord's Song: A Study of
Isaiah 40-55. The course begins on December 2nd and runs through
December 23rd. There will be a 10:00 a.m. class in the Parish House
and a 7:00 p.m. class at St. Stephen's.
Bishop's Visit: Bishop Shannon
Johnston will visit with St. Anne’s Parish on Sunday, December 13th
for a service of Holy Eucharist and Holy Confirmation, which will
take place at Christ Church, Glendower at 11:00 a.m. (There will be
no other services on that day.) A reception for Bishop Johnston will
be held in the Parish Hall immediately following the service.
Questors will meet on Friday,
December 4th in the home of Eleanor Winsor at 7:30 p.m. The question
is: What is the difference between being religious and being
spiritual?
Ministers: The Rev. R. Ellen White and The Rev. Peter
Way.
St. John's Lector: John Bowers.
Organist: Tara Ford.
St. Stephen's Eucharistic
Ministers: Ken and Joan Smith.
Lector: Brenda Lloyd. Acolytes: Jay Rothenberger and Dakota Pullaro.
Musicians: Kelly Matthews (pianist) and the St. Stephen’s Praise
Group.
Christ Church Eucharistic
Minister: Eleanor Winsor. Lector: Peter Granger. Acolyte: Will
McClurken. Greeter: Scarlett Mason.
Altar Guild: Gladys Turner. Music Director: Cenie Re Sturm.
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Youth Group meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday's of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Youth in 5th grade and up are welcome to attend!
For information, please contact: Andi Maxwell, 286-6053.
OUTREACH: The Outreach Committee has a recurring need for people to visit elderly shut-ins. Also, needed are names of those who are isolated at home due to infirmities and would like a visit.
Please help by bringing canned food to church every Sunday.
Examples of the type of canned and dry goods which are appropriate for the Food Pantry: Salmon, Tuna, Chicken Breast, Spam, Beef Stew, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Dumpling Soup, Sirloin Beef Soup, Whole Potatoes, Green Beans, Instant Oatmeal (Regular Flavor), Apple Sauce, Creamy Peanut Butter, Instant Folger's Coffee, Vanilla Pudding Mix, Canned Peaches, and Soda Crackers.
Copies of the daily devotional "Forward Day by Day" may be found on the tables at the back of the churches. Please feel free to pick one up.
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Scottsville Christian Women's Group's Breakfast Ministry: Serving the residents of the Scottsville School apartments on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers needed. Contact Angie Critizer for information and/or to volunteer.
Have an old cell phone? The Scottsville Lions Club is collecting used and unwanted cell phones. Many of the donated phones will be available for use as 911 emergency phones for seniors, handicapped and domestic violence victims. Collection boxes are located at the IGA Shopping Center, Scottsville Library, Bruce's Drug Store and BB&T.
Scottsville Bread of Life needs volunteers to help with food distribution on the third Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Scottsville Community Center. For more information please call Bill and Bonnie Cooper 286-2888
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily in the area. 293-6565
For additional information on any of the above, contact the Church Office