Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sunday's readings and verger schedule
Serving on Sunday (11/16)
Old Testament: Dave Davison Epistle: Joyce Mechling Psalm and Prayers: Kristin Wood Greeter: Ev Sims Host: Black Chalice: Judi Shank, Kate Conner
Announcer: Carl Hanson Counters: Harry Kendrick, Karen Smith
Sunday's readings Judges 4:1-7 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22
This week's announcements:
Resource Lists, click lines below:
Resource Contact List for whom to contact with questions or concerns.
Worship Calendar to view the Sunday schedule of celebrants and sermon preachers.
Verger List has Sunday assignments through December.
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Advent Readings Discussion Series
Looking to explore faith a little more this Advent? There will be an Advent discussion series this year to be held in the parish house from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm on the first three Wednesday evenings in December: 12/3, 12/10 and 12/17 (ideally this should be a 4-week series but the fourth Wednesday in Advent is Christmas Eve).
The program will be facilitated by Pete Lapre and the format will be a loosely-structured discussion of the previous Sunday's Old Testament and Gospel readings---perhaps touching on such topics as historical background, how the readings relate to one another, what we feel in the readings specifically speaks to us, what the readings might mean to us in our greater community and why these readings may have been chosen for inclusion in the common lectionary for Advent.
The goal of each meeting would be to spend 35-40 minutes on each reading and end with Compline. There would be no books or required reading as we will be only using the lectionary scripture readings. Please come!
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Rescheduling Plans for Meals for the Bentons
Mary’s hip surgery was be rescheduled for December. So, plans to assist with meals will be adjusted to be for next month. Questions, please contact Holly- 802 295 9095
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Aging in Community Series, Sharing and Caring to Meet Neighbors’ Needs
On Friday, Nov. 14th, as a part the United Valley Interfaith Project (UVIP) series Aging in Community, a program entitled The “Village” of Lyme - Sharing and Caring to Meet Neighbors' Needs is being held at the Lebanon United Methodist Church from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. This is an opportunity to come and learn about how one community is organizing to provide needed services to help people stay in their homes longer and more safely.
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Top 5: Upper Valley Haven
Here are the top 5 needed staples for the Haven: brown rice, peanut butter, canned vegetables, eggs, milk. But get creative – sardines, sliced bread, Kleenex, toothpaste, feminine products.
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Knit and Purl Fellowship
Next meeting is November 17th at Janie Bell's home. For more information, contact Holly at 802-295-9095.
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Listen Community Dinner - November 17th
The Barwood/Kendrick Community Dinner team is serving ham, mashed potatoes, salad, corn, and brownies for the Community Dinner on November 17th. We are looking for donations of 5 lbs. bags of potatoes, 5 lbs. (or larger) boneless cooked hams and brownies (enough for 12 or more). The Listen Center is supplying the juice, milk, corn, and salad makings. The signup sheet is in the Parish hall. Thanks for your support.
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Prayer List
All prayers are welcome. To make a prayer request, contact Holly, 802-295-9095.
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