Soup Kitchen
scheduled for
New Year's Eve
We
will be hosting the soup kitchen again at the Jubilee Center at
Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday Dec. 31.
More than likely, we will be serving hot meals buffet-style
inside the center again.
A sign-up sheet for volunteers will be posted as the date
draws nigh.
Donations are welcome to help with the cost of the meal as well
as baked goodies for dessert and possibly milk. Thanks to all of
you who have supported the soup kitchen throughout the years. We
couldn’t have done it without you generosity.
Pick up some warm winter gear
for God's people at Carpenter's Place
We are collecting socks, hats and mittens or gloves for the
folks at Carpenter's
Place during December at St. Anskar Episcopal Church, 4801
Spring Creek Road and Gloria Dei ELCA, 4700 Augustana Drive.
White one-size-fits-all tube
socks are especially needed. Thanks for your generosity.
Looking ahead:
Yes,
Christmas is nigh!
Please join us for our Christmas Eve service at 4 PM on Dec. 24 at St.
Anskar, 4801 Spring Creek Road and for our Christmas Day service at 9:30 AM on Dec. 25
at Gloria Dei ELCA, 4700
Augustana Drive.
Episcopal organization continues to respond to emergencies
here and around the world
For more than 75 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been
working with supporters and partners for lasting change around
the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier,
more fulfilling lives for more than 3 million people struggling
with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease.
To learn more about the Anglican organization, its work or to
offer financial support, visit its website at
www.episcopalrelief.org Checks also can be sent to: Episcopal
Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merri-field, VA 22116.
Altar Guild
seeks new
members
The Saint Anskar's Altar Good is
looking for some new members. This dedicated group works in
teams to set up God's table each week. We are an equal
opportunity unit that is open to all -- men, women, and
teenagers.
If you have ever wondered how you
can be an integral part of our worship, please contact Judy
Letourneau.
Ministry opportunities
abound for parishioners of all ages
With our young people graduating and going off to college, we are in
need of some people who might be interested in serving as
acolytes.
Older children as well as adults are invited to consider this
opportunity to serve.
No prior experience necessary -- just an interest.
We will be happy to provide the training.
Please contact Pastor Jill for more information or if interested in this
ministry.
Do you like to read aloud?
Do you like visiting with people?
As well as putting out a call for acolytes, we are also
looking for people to serve as greeters and lectors.
We will provide the necessary training and mentoring to
anyone who might be interested in helping out in any of these
ministries. Contact
Pastor Jill or Deacon Nancy with questions.
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