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SAINTS’ ALIVE! December 2016 Page
To Serve You:
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel Vicar: Rev. Joe Scheeler
Senior Warden: Vicki B. Setzer
Junior Warden: John Stephenson
Parish Administrator: Jennifer Myers-Power
Church Office Hours: Mon., Tue. & Wed. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm All Saints’ Episcopal Church 2206 NW 99th Street PO Box 65825 Vancouver, WA 98665-0028
360-573-8106
www.allsaints-vancouver.org
Inside This Issue:
Fr. Joe’s Morning Ride
From the Senior Warden
Announcements
Ministry Schedule
December Calendar
December Anniversaries:
Ruth & Roxanne Dec. 9 Ralph & E’Lani Dec. 20 Ed & Joyce Dec. 21
December Birthdays:
Linus Dec. 7 Fiona Dec. 8 Kitty Dec. 12 Aislynn Dec. 13 Barbara Dec. 21 Candy Dec. 30
Epiphany Gifts – 2017
A tradition at All Saints is to give practical gifts
to the church for Epiphany.
We follow the example of the Magi.
Christmas Flower and Candle Donations If you wish to give funds toward the Christmas Eve flowers and candles, please put your donation in the offering plate by the sec-ond Sunday in December. We are buying new candles for the window sills this year, and have plans for a beautiful setting for the sanctuary! Come to the Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 at 7:00 pm!
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Father Joe’s Morning Ride: Birthing the Spirit
Advent is a truly blessed time of the Liturgical Year for me...the anticipation, prep-aration, planning for the birthing of the Blessed One... truly take on a sacred character. In our house, we recently got to live the birthing process up close and personally. Just eight weeks ago, my daughter gave birth to our first grandson...Lyrick Em-manuel, and I got to be very close to all of the transitional stages that get packed into those 40 short weeks: the jubilation of the news of new birth; the realization that lives will be changed forever by the news; the nesting; the hoping everything will be ok; the prayers for a healthy child; the anticipation of a new future; the graceful crafting of the little one by Nature and The Creator; the planning the nursery as sacred space; Diapers...food...clothing...shelter all decisions and plans checked off one by one. A plan is crafted and we simply work the plan. Or not.... Most often, things change, constants become variables. We are faced with more unknowns than knowns. Often we can feel out of control, that we are simply holding on to a timeless process that has both a mind and a schedule of its own. It is hard to simply sit back and watch the Miracle unfold in front of us. And that is what I like best about Advent. As much as I anticipate, prepare and plan, the re-birthing of the Sacred Spirit of the Christ Child always has a mind and schedule of its own. There is always a new discovery, a new twist, a new way to see the story. I am always amazed but never surprised. So now we begin to prepare our hearts and our Spirits for the birthing of the Sacred Spirit with us. This Advent, we nest, we prepare, we longingly wait. We do the birthing work that needs to be done to prepare...and let the Baby will do the rest. Blessings, And Enjoy the Ride Father Joe
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From the Senior Warden
Dear Friends, As 2016 winds to an end our church and home calendars are full of activities and commitments. Many suffer during the holidays, we overeat, and overspend. Some are joyful, others suffer depression. We miss those who have gone before us. Growing up my father used this time of year to prepare our family for the coming joy of the Christ child’s birth. We were thankful at Thanksgiving and we did over-eat, but after our descriptions of that thanks was always a Bible verse. We were to be thankful to the Lord. Period! My father did not dwell or preach, he directed. I try to remember his habits when I am overwhelmed. So this time of year my Bi-ble is closer, my thoughts go to my father and the many good habits he tried to in-still. This is perhaps my Epiphany story. Then I think of my mother, a quiet Quaker, who went every Sunday to Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church with her husband and daughters. She never quoted the Bible, but would give her daughters missives, quotes and cards. My favorite: Open your soul to wonder and goodness. Open your world to unique points of view. Open your mind to a beautiful future. Open your heart to dreams coming true. Author unknown So this time of year, I give thanks to Bob and Shirley Barnes, my parents. The Lord blessed me greatly. My wish for you all is wonderful memories, health , and happiness now and in the future. Vicki
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All Saints Ministry Schedule—December 2016
SCRIPTURES Advent II Dec. 4
Advent III Dec. 11
Advent IV Dec. 18
Christmas Eve SAT. Dec. 24
7 pm
No service 12/25
1ST LESSON Isaiah 11:1-10 Isaiah 35:1-10 Isaiah 7:10-16 Isaiah 9:2-7
PSALM Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Psalm 146:4-9 or Canticle 15
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
Psalm 96
2ND LESSON Romans 15:4-13 James 5:7-10 Romans 1:1-7 Titus 2:11-14
GOSPEL Matthew 3:1-12 Matthew 11:2-11
Matthew 1:18-25
Luke 2:1-20)
SUNDAYS 9 AM
Altar Setup Pat Sydney Martha Fiona
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Sheridan/Alice Sheryl/Candy Fiona/Mona Jon/Rob
First Lesson/Psalm
Candy Dick Remington Carol B
Second Lesson
Matt P. DeeAnn Roman Sharon M.
Ushers Tom Rob Candy Vicki
Greeters Alice Martha Elizabeth & Roman
Kitty/Pat
Sunday School
Sheridan Beth Matt None none
Nursery Martha Alice Martha None none
Advent Brunch Coffee Hour Coffee Hour None
Coffee Hour/ Potluck Team
Kitty, Rob, Vicki, Mona
Sydney, Carol B, Linda, Candy
Susan, Alice, Tom, Bart
No coffee hour none
If you have special requests for scheduling, please email Pat Stephens by the 15th of the month prior. Thank you! Email: [email protected]
Unable to do your assignment? Find a sub, and leave a message for church office, either voice mail or email: [email protected]. Thank you!
Each Wednesday, Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m.. with Wed. Evening Adult Study, followed by Traveling Day practice at 7:30 pm. (mid-September through May) Worship Leaders: Rob, Suzanne, Martha, & Father Joe Scheeler
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 5 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30-8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30 - 9:30 pm
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Holy Eucharist 9 am
Advent Brunch
Evening Prayer 6:00 pm
2nd Look 6:30 pm Traveling Day
Society 7:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30 - 8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 7 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 AA: 11:30 - 1:30 5 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30-8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 5:30 - 9:30 pm
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Holy Eucharist 9 am Coffee Hour
Bishop's Committee Mtg. 10:45 am
BIN Layette Assembly 2 pm
Evening Prayer 6:00 pm
2nd Look 6:30 pm Traveling Day
Society 7:30 pm
Men’s Breakfast
8:30 am
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30 - 8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 7 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 AA: 11:30 - 1:30 5- 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30-8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30 - 9:30 pm
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Holy Eucharist 9 am Coffee Hour
Christmas Set-Up 10:00 am
Evening Prayer 6:00 pm
2nd Look 6:30 pm Traveling Day
Society 7:30 pm
Christmas Eve Family Service 7:00 pm
Saints' Alive! Deadline AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30 - 8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 7 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 AA: 11:30 - 1:30 5 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30-8:30 pm
AA 6:30 - 9:30 pm
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Christmas Day No Service
Christmas Holiday
Church Office Closed
Evening Prayer 6:00 pm
2nd Look 6:30 pm Traveling Day
Society 7:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30 - 8:30 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 7 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 AA: 11:30 - 1:30 5 - 9 pm
AA: 11:30 - 1:30 6:30-8:30 pm
AA 6:30 - 9:30 pm
December 2016