Upcoming Dates
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10/11 @ 9:00am
Craft Fair begins.
10/11 @ 6:30pm
Dinner and IMPACT.
10/24 @ 6:00pm
Prayer Retreat begins.
10/26 @ 4:00pm
Fall Fun party begins.
10/27 @ 6:30pm
IMPACT Assembly.
11/05
FaithWalk course begins.
11/07
Pearlington, MS trip begins.
12/07
Congregational meeting.
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Worship Schedule
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Saturday 5:00pm - contemporary worship Sunday 8:30am - worship 9:45am - Sunday school11:00am - worship Wednesday prayers noon
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The Way of Generosity
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There is a principle that has been important to us in The Church of the Saviour, primarily in the formation of the church and in my own life: the importance of "climate." By climate I mean a climate of scarcity or of abundance. It is the major thing that can defeat a family or a person or certainly a church community if there is a climate of scarcity. It doesn't seem to matter what the real facts are; if the climate is of not having enough, one never does. - Mary Cosby The generosity of God leads us to a posture of openness with our lives as well as with our resources. Walking in the way of generosity involves being available, opening our lives to others and living intentionally. This weekend, we learn about opening our lives so that we can be transformed by God's generosity.
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Fall Programming
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Prayer Retreat
We have the privilege of being able to use the beautiful facilities of the Blue Ridge Community Church in Ruckersville to get away (locally) for a time of refreshing our prayer lives. This event focuses on re-establishing a discipline of prayer.
Prayer is a conversation with God. Like conversation, prayer takes different forms. It may be impossible to describe all the ways people pray. Our unique personalities, our different gifts and experiences, give our prayer its own particular intonation. Even though we may use the same words, we each pray with our own voice. The reflections which are part of this retreat may help you find your own voice for conversing with God.
This retreat will also allow us to explore other expressions of prayer, such as centering prayer, healing prayer, and the use of prayer beads and prayer shawls. Breaks will be provided to allow for private meditation and reflection, prayer journaling and even prayer doodling in the midst of the beautiful grounds of this facility. This experience is for everyone - men & woman, experienced prayers and those seeking to know more.
When: Friday, October 24 evening and Saturday, October 25
Contact: Jenny Cudahy, cudahyj@msn.com
Cost: $25, includes health snacks & lunch
Where: Blue Ridge Community Church is located just off Rt. 29 at the Albemarle and Greene County lines, in a beautiful 20 acre park-like setting. It is ten miles north of Charlottesville and three miles south of Ruckersville.
Fall Fun
Come join us for a fun fall experience! There will be a pumpkin carving contest, fall games, hot apple cider and other fall treats.
When: October 26, 4 - 6pm
Hosts: Senior High Youth
Cost: $5 for the pumpkin and BYOK (bring your own carving knife)
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Signposts of God's Love
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Craft Fair
Don't forget to visit the craft fair this Saturday! Not only will there be lots of crafts, but there will also be lots of food to eat in or take out. Stop by for lunch or pick up a baked treat to enjoy this weekend. Proceeds from the table spaces and food will go to our Family Needs Fund.
When: October 11, 9am - 3pm
Where: Peace
Contact: Barbara Gerding, gerdingjr@aol.com
Building Goodness
A local non-profit, Building Goodness Foundation (BGF) has been sending volunteers to Pearlington, MS to help that community rebuild from Hurricane Katrina's devastation. Michael and Irene Cernik will be "on the road again" leading a team to help complete construction of a community center. They would welcome anyone from Peace to join them.
When: November 7 - 15
Cost: 2 hotel nights (sharing a room) and a few meals at restaurants on the road. Sleeping accomodations and meals are provided in Pearlington.
What: The work days vary in length. Stamina, a flexible attitude and a willing spirit are necessary.
Contact: Michael or Irene, 978-4181 or icern@mindspring.com
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