THE BEACON WEEKLY

St. Chris’ Advent Calendar via Text Message

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Articles this issue…                           

Christmas & Holiday Events 2023

Synod eNews – Week of November 26, 2023

Thanksgiving 2023: A Message from Bishop Skelton

The Beacon Newsletter 11/20/2023

Christmas & Holiday Events 2023

Nov 28, 2023 03:46 pm

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Synod eNews – Week of November 26, 2023

Nov 26, 2023 08:59 pm

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of November 26, 2023 News and Updates ELCA Church Council appoints Michael Burk as presiding bishop por tempore while Bishop Eaton takes leave of absence, starting November 17th. READ MORE ELCA Racial Justice Blog on Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Alaska Natives in November Read the blog from ELCA World Hunger Reflections on the Israel – Hamas Conflict HERE Read the Newsletter HERE Upcoming Events December and beyond “What Child Is This?” Readings * Prayers * Reflections Saturday, December 2, 2023 9 am – 10:30 am in the Sanctuary at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 3505- 122nd […]
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Thanksgiving 2023: A Message from Bishop Skelton

Nov 23, 2023 09:29 am

Thanksgiving A Message from Bishop Skelton November 23, 2023 “Thanks and praise to God is, of course, on my mind as I think about the Thanksgiving holiday.” Bishop Skelton shares her message for this Thanksgiving holiday. The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton mskelton@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2010 1551 10th Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98102 https://ecww.org/ Diocese of Olympia | 1551 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Try email marketing for free today!
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The Beacon Newsletter 11/20/2023

Nov 20, 2023 02:06 pm

THE BEACON WEEKLY Articles this issue…                            The Beacon Newsletter 11/15/2023 This Week at St. Christopher’s… Week of November 20th Monday (11/20/2023) – Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr; died 870 Mitford Series Reading Group – 1:30 pm Tuesday (11/21/2023)  Faithful Living –  6:15 am Wednesday (11/22/2023) – Clive Staples Lewis, Apologist and Spiritual Writer; died 1963 Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm Choir Practice – Cancelled Thursday (11/23/2023) – Clement, Bishop of Rome; died ca. 100 Thanksgiving Holiday – Church Office Closed Worship Band – Cancelled Evening Prayer – Cancelled AA Meeting – 6:00 pm Friday (11/24/2023) – Miguel […]
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Banns of Marriage:

I hereby publish the Banns of Marriage between
Michael David Walther of Steamboat Island, Olympia, Washington
and Shawna Lee Rogers Washington.
If any of you know just cause why they may not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the first time of asking.

The Rev. James L. Thibodeaux+

Important Announcements & News…

Grubby Sunday, Dec. 10: It is time to make the grounds festive for the winter season and begin preparations for the live nativity. We will have a work party after the 10:30 am service on Sunday, December 10. Tasks will be available for all ages and abilities. Please join us!

Saturday, Dec. 9, from  9-11 am is also an option to make the grounds festive if you’re not available on Saturday and want to help.

If neither day works and you would like to help reach out to Laura Johnson at 703-424-8664 or lawigand@gmail.com.

2024 Pledge of Giving:  It’s time to make your 2024 Pledge of Giving. Please prayerfully consider your support of St. Christopher’s. Your giving is needed to support worship, staff, education, evangelism, and outreach. You can complete your 2024 Pledge Card by filling out a blue pledge card found near the bulletins at church or electronically in CCB by clicking here.  Then set up your online giving by clicking here. This is a two-step process. If you need help, contact Fr. James, Tucker, or Jodi.

Poinsettias for Christmas: The giving season is upon us and we look forward to remembering our loved ones with a poinsettia on the altar at Christmas time. If you would like to sponsor a poinsettia in commemoration of a person or event, you can make your donation online using this form. Or, if you prefer there are envelopes on the back table in the church. If you are using an envelope to make a donation, please write the name of the person or event on the envelope and  “Altar Guild Poinsettias” on your check’s memo line or on the envelope if you are using cash. We are looking forward to the beautiful poinsettias at the altar this Christmas!

St Christopher’s Christmas Plans: 

• Blue Christmas Service – Dec. 13th @ 7:00 pm (online and in person)
• Live Nativity – Dec 16th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (in-person)
• Christmas Eve In-Person – 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm Candlelight Services.
• Christmas Day – No services

The Four Vision Quests of Jesus Book Discussion – It’s begun! Join us at 9 am on Sundays at StC or at Urraco Coffee Co. on Tuesdays at 6:15 am or Wednesdays at 1:30 pm to discuss this thought-provoking book!

Cold Clothing Drive. Lindy Vincent is collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, etc. Please bring your donation to the church. Lindy Vincent, our Outreach Coordinator, is in charge of distribution in our local community.

St. Christopher’s Needs Your Help:

• Interested in being a Coffee Hour Host?  If you would like to volunteer to be a Coffee Hour Host, please sign up in CCB by clicking here or using the link in the email that you received.
• Interested in acting as a Greeter? Contact Pat Kelley. Text 360.359.6973
• Interested in acting as a Reader? If you are interested in reading at one or more services, please sign up here. If you have questions, please contact Marcia Rugg at 206.200.5536 or via email at ruggmbeach@comcast.net.

Text Message Reminders about Worship. Would you text message invitations to our online and in-person services? Receive reminders on your phone by texting WORSHIP to (360) 810-3292 or clicking this link https://mtxt.cc/list/join/360.810.3292/worship. You can opt out anytime by texting STOP or text HELP to see other options.

In our Prayers

Prayer of the Week: 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.

In Our Prayers: 

Marty Walther

Congregational Cycle
Dave, Heather & Jack Sloan

Diocesan Cycle
St. Dunstan’s, Shoreline
St. David Emmanuel, Shoreline

Synod Cycle
First, Poulsbo
Vinland, Poulsbo

Daily Scripture Lessons

Regular time in scripture and prayer are some of the ways we grow as people of faith: here is a list of suggested daily readings to complement this week’s readings in worship.

Monday
Psalm 7
Esther 2:1-18
2 Timothy 2:8-13

Tuesday
Psalm 7
Esther 8:3-17
Revelation 19:1-9

Wednesday
Psalm 7
Ezekiel 33:7-20
John 5:19-40

Thursday
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Zechariah 13:1-9
Revelation 14:6-13

Friday
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Zechariah 14:1-9
1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Saturday
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Micah 2:1-13
Matthew 24:15-31