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This Sunday
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December 6th
Second Advent
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the
prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation:
Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may
greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Baruch 5:1-9
Canticle 16
Philippians 1:3-11
Luke 3:1-6
8am: Holy Eucharist
Our early service is unaccompanied by music and usually lasts about 50 minutes. Coffee and fellowship are offered before the service begins in the parish hall, while the sanctuary is available for quiet prayer. Another coffee hour follows the service.
9am: Sunday School
In addition to Nursery care for children under three, there are two classrooms of Godly Play offered from pre-school through 2nd grade. 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to their own classroom where they'll study the Episcopal Prayerbook and Catechism in a pre-confirmation type class. One the first Sunday of most months, a special Children's Chapel event is offered for all kids. This year is brand new for us, so come early (or stay late of you're an eight O'clocker) and join us!
10am: Holy Eucharist
Our late morning service is accompanied by organ music, congregational singing, and the offerings of our adult mixed choir. On the first, and occasionally second, Sunday of each month, Soul Purpose, our contemporary music band, accompanies the liturgy. Nursery care is available for our youngest members and guests. A festive coffee hour for children and adults follows the Eucharist.
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
Immediately following the service, all children interested in participating in this year's Christmas Pageant are invited to gather in the front of the church for a rehearsal.
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Next Week at Christ Church
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December 7th through 12th
Monday
Cornerstone Office Closed
Tuesday
Liturgical Planning, 5:30pm, The Upper Room
Vestry, 7pm, The Upper Room
Wednesday
Eucharist & Lunch, 12:05pm, Sanctuary
Thursday
Discernment Group, 7:15pm, Cornerstone Office
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Announcements
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Upcoming Events
The Memorial Service for Diane Childers is this afternoon, at 4:00pm.
The Santa's Seconds Sale will be held tomorrow, December 5, from 10 AM to
3 PM.
St. Nicholas will be visiting us on Sunday, December 6th, at the 10am Eucharist. This is a first Sunday of the Month Children's Chapel day, so be sure to bring your kids at 9am for Sunday School, then stay for a special visit during sermon time.
Requiem Evensong, Sunday, December 6, 2009 , 7:00 p.m. In Remembrance of our four fallen Lakewood Police officers. All offerings collected will be for the families of the departed. The service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood WA 98499
Are you interested in the liturgy of our church? The Liturgical Planning Group is meeting next Tuesday, the 8th, at 5:30pm in The Upper Room of the Cornerstone Office.
Vestry meets next Tuesday, the 8th, at 7:00pm.
The Discernment Committee meets next Thursday, the 10th, at 7:15pm, in the Cornerstone Office.
Our Christmas Worship services are at 4:00pm and 10:30pm on Thursday, December 24th, and 10:00am on Friday, December 25th.
The Church Office will be closed the week following Christmas.
General Announcements
All children interested in participating in the annual Christmas Pageant are invited to our first rehearsal this Sunday, immediately following the 10:00am Eucharist.
Vestry Service: We are seeking new Vestry members for next year. This is an great way to serve our local parish and to learn more about how the church operates at the same time. If you're interested in being considered, please contact Henry Nielsen at (253) 262-3900.
December is 'Baby Food, Formula, and Diapers Month' for the Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity!
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Questions? Comments? More Information?
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