Calling All Saints
This Sunday we celebrate the saints of the church – those who have gone before us, those among us, and those yet to come. We hear of a future hope revealed to John of Patmos in the book of Revelation. We hear of saints among us as described in Matthew’s Beatitudes. And we remember those who have led us to faith who now reside in that future hope.
You are invited to join us as remember those who have died, especially those who have joining the Church Triumphant within the last year. A special candle rite at the beginning of worship along with a litany of names are parts of this Holy Day celebration. We worship at 8 AM and 10:15 AM.
Peace, faith, and hope,
Pastor Tina +
We Welcome.
Holy Baptism: It is in joy that we announce the baptism of Riley Noelle LoVerde, infant daughter of Jeremy and Kari LoVerde, this Sunday, November 2, 2015 at the 10:!5 AM worship service. Riley is also the great-granddaughter of Elsie Haller. We rejoice as we welcome this child of God into mission with us.
Door Re-keyed: As of October 18, the Hunter’s Lane door has a new lock. If you are a member of the church council, a volunteer cleaner, or a team leader, please make sure that you return your old key and pick up a new one during office hours.
Looking For.. a person to help with electronic communication platforms used by SOTH. Jeremiah had a scribe to write his prophecies and SOTH need help to keep up with the website, weekly email, and social media. No previous experience necessary but familiarity with WordPress and HTML coding helpful. ContactPastor Tina for more information.
We Equip.
Faith Formation: A new unit begins this week. During November, the students will discover who is called to serve God. See you at 9:15 in Classroom 3
Adult Forum: November’s Topic –
Health Care Decisions & You
This Sunday, we are blessed to have Chaplain Randy Parks lead a discussion regarding Pastoral Care and advanced health care decisions, including end of life decisions. Pastoral Care finds itself along with traditional medicine as a partner in healing the whole person and providing support to all in times of illness and crisis.
Other topics in this series include palliative care (comfort care) on November 9 and how to make end of life decisions on November 16.
We send.
Operation Christmas Child: Show boxes designated for either girls or boys are due back to SOTH by Nov 9 so that they are in children’s hands for Christmas around the world. Please include a $7 donation for shipping or make your donation online
Holiday Meals:We have two opportunities to help those in our community with holiday meals.
PSS Thanksgiving Project continues to collect food for the 20 families we will help. We also need hands to pack on Nov 21 and deliver on Nov 23. Donations of turkeys or money to help purchase outstanding items are also appreciated.
Sparta Ecumencial Council Food Pantry is preparing to package 800 extra bags for Christmas/Hannukah meals for those in need in Sussex County. They would appreciate the following: canned vegetables, boxed stuffing, canned yams, instant mashed potatoes, canned turkey gravy, canned cranberry sauce, applesauce, apple juice, cookies.