Announcements for November 23, 2008

Today

Sunday, November 23, 2008

      8:30 am - Rite II  

      9:30 am - SS/Coffee Hour                        

    10:30 am - Rite II, Otterberg Baptism

    11:45 am - Thanksgiving Meal Assembly

      8:00 pm - AA

This Week’s Events

Monday, November 24, 2008

      8:00 pm - NA

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

      8:00 pm - AA

Thursday, November 27, 2008

      Happy Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 30, 2008

      Bishop Gregg Visits

      8:30 am - Rite I  

      9:30 am - Advent Wreath Making                      

    10:30 am - Rite I                   

      8:00 pm - AA

Thanksgiving Offering - For the Thompson Child & Family Focus will be collected today. Please find these envelopes in the pew rack.

Bible 101! - Please take notice, dates have changed. This is a 6 to 8 week class to be offered during the 9:30 hour on Sunday mornings beginning January 4th.  The class will also be offered Wednesdays at 6:30pm.  Reverend Sarah Hollar will lead the class. If you are interested in participating in Bible 101, please sign up on the sign up sheet posted in the Parish Hall. 

Thank You - to Bobbie Wright for filling in as musician today.

Stewardship Update - Stewardship reports a total of 103 pledges thus far totaling $211,684.00.

Helping Hands Needed - Assembling Ranson School’s Thanksgiving Meal Boxes after the 10:30 service today in Parish Hall.

2nd Annual Christmas Wreath & Tree Sale - Proceeds go to Costa Rica Outreach Mission. 

Assemble an Advent Wreath

Join the children in the Sunday school hour to make an Advent wreath for your home.  At 9:30am next Sunday, November 30, you and your child are invited to the Old Rectory to assemble a wreath.   All supplies will be provided.  The Advent wreath is a wonderful way to share the story of Jesus’ birth with the whole family.  Families of any size and description are welcome.

Bishop Alert - Next Sunday, November 30th, Advent I, Assistant Bishop William O. Gregg will visit St Mark’s to preach and celebrate at the 8:30 and 10:30 services.  This is his first “unofficial” visit.  Please come meet and make welcome our newest bishop.

TEAR OFF

Please sing

Hymn # ______________

at the carol fest prior to the

Christmas Eve Service.

Requested by: ___________________