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Church of the Incarnation
Sunday Announcements
August 29, 2010 ~ Small Group Sunday!
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Today is Small Group Sunday.
Take a moment and stop by the Small Group table to see the many opportunities
to become a part of a small intimate gathering. There will be Small Group
leaders at the table for you to speak with. There is also a sign-up sheet
if you're interested in becoming a member of a group. And if you would like to
start a group, you can get more information about that also!
Our last "What's It Like?" session will be today, August 29: "What's It Like to Live in
Exile from Your Home Country of Iran?" Hamid Azimi and Nazrin Saifi will share
their amazing story with us. Come to listen, learn, and build-up our community
of truth-telling and relationship-building!
Volunteers needed to help stock the Giving Freezer! We will be cooking up some care and comfort
in the church kitchen from 1 to 3 PM THIS afternoon, August 29, 2010.
Please join us in reviving this important component of pastoral care. We need
all skill levels to help in food preparation, cooking, and clean up, and
we desperately need donations to help cover the cost of food and supplies.
Please, if you are able to contribute talent, time, or treasure, contact the new
Giving Freezer Coordinator, Susan Pearson at (707) 494-5049, or sign up to join
us on the clipboard in Farlander Hall.
Wretch Like Me is journalist David Templeton's sweetly hilarious,
award-winning "one-sinner-show," an energetic theatrical journey through his
outrageous days as a teen fundamentalist puppeteer in the 1970s. A very funny
coming-of-age story about faith, fervor, and hard lessons learned in the midst
of the early Evangelical movement, this very special show is now playing at
Santa Rosa's 6th Street Playhouse, 52. W. 6th Street.
Remaining show times: Sunday, August 29 (today!) at 2:00. Visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com(click on the yellow happy face) or call 707-523-4185.
Thank You: I want to express my appreciation to all who have
offered their thoughts and words of condolence following my father's death,
especially those who honored the "Don't Hug Deana" rule. (Dale's don't hug, might explain a few
things.) I want to thank the Guild for
handling the reception following the service, stepping up to help my mother and
me was very nice. And thanks to Harold Julander for playing Sousa on the Sunday
after the service. My dad did like good Sousa march.
Deana
Dale
Aug. 22, 2010
The Prayer of the Heart
Group September meeting is Thursday,
September 2, 7:30 - 9:00pm. All are welcome who want to practice the Prayer of
the Heart (the Jesus Prayer) in a group. If any questions, or for more
information, please contact Lisa Jang, 527-9549.
Next Sunday, September
5- Fall Festival!Start your fall with the Blessing of the Backpacks and the Fall Festival. Join
us at 10 am for this unique service, with a special appearance from a Gospel Choir.
Then, we party together with a BBQ, bouncy house, and Velcro wall. So get ready
for some fun and fellowship! Bring your friends!
Please note: the Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Please note: We go back to our three service schedule on Sunday, September
12, with services at 8 am, 9:15 am, and 11:15 am. So don't come that Sunday at 10 am, or you'll be late for one service
and early for another!
David Link, Sacramento Episcopal Cathedral Organist, will
be doing the first of the Twilight Pipe Organ Mini Recitals on Friday,
September 10, at 6:00 pm. His program will entitled, "Cathedral Echoes." This
is the first of the season's performances that will occur the second Friday
evening, 6:00 pm, approximately ½ hour in length, September thru June. Dinner
to follow with the artist at a local restaurant. Artists for October and
November: Beth Zucchino (local artist who manages concert organists
internationally), and David Rothe, professor from Cal State Chico.
The Community of Hope
(COH) class begins
Thursday September 16 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and runs for 14 weeks. Openings are
still available in this course that's ideal for people who serve as
Eucharistic Visitors, friendly visitors, flower or food deliverers, outreach
workers or as caregivers in other settings. It's also of value to anyone who
wants to be a good listener and care for others-whether at our jobs or in our
families. COH is centered in Benedictine spirituality and builds a faithful and
compassionate community. It requires a written application and interview before
admission to the class (deadline extended to September 1). For application or
further information please contact Pastor Gail at pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org or
579-2604 x103.
WANTED: Stainless Flatware! Our flatware has
disappeared over the years, and we need more. Please bring your surplus
stainless to the office, marked for Claire. We have also
lost too many water glasses, and need to purchase more. Donations (marked "Kitchen Needs")
towards purchases are gratefully accepted.
Gift and Bookstore Under New Management!
A
message from Jose Ramirez:
Hi folks, Maggie has decided to take a break from her
volunteer work, managing Our Church of the Incarnation Gift and
Bookstore. I would like for all of us to give thanks to Maggie
for the wonderful job she did while on this special volunteer
duty. I want to let everyone know in our congregation, I will be
available to serve the best way possible as our new volunteer
manager. It is "OUR" Gift and Bookstore, I am open for new
ideas and suggestions. Please keep in mind there are always openings for
volunteers. If you find yourself with a little extra time on
Sundays in your busy life just let me know. I certainly could
use time off! Just kidding! Thank you, and THANK YOU MAGGIE! My
Prayers to all of YOU!
Jose A. Ramirez
(707) 239-3944.
At the Vestry Meeting in August, a motion was passed to fund certain ministries, including Habitat for
Humanity and others. See the complete list below, and the amounts to be
disbursed.
Motion: Approve
the following disbursements included in 2010 operating budget from the Outreach
Fund:
1) Mission Food Program - $1000
2) Habitat for Humanity - $1000
3) Davis Campus Ministry (Belfry) - $600
4) CDSP (seminary support) - $1200
5) Chicago Theological Seminary (seminary
support, Fr. Matt's alma mater) - $600
This was on a consent agenda and was approved on
August 24, 2010.
A
message from the Pastoral Care Committee: Every so often,
members of the pastoral care committee conduct an All-Parish Check-in. We try
to connect with every member of the parish to check-in, update our information,
and ask if there's anything you'd like us to know about or pray for. You can
expect a call sometime in the month of September - we're looking forward to
connecting with you!
Are you a photographer in your spare time? We are looking for
professional-quality photos for our website! Please contact Mitch Garcia for
more info: manmgar@gmail.com.
Want to Hear an Alarming Thought??? Please heed the NO RIGHT ON RED at the
intersection of Humbolt Street and College Avenue. If you are stopped by a
policeman, your fine will be $270. (The same as if you ran a red light!)
More than one of us has been stopped, don't let it happen to you! And remember:
there is no law that says you HAVE to turn right on red. If in doubt, don't do
it!
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Small Groups at Incarnation
What
Are Small Groups?
A Small Group is simply a group of
people who gather on a regular basis for friendship, conversation and support.
We have Small Groups covering a variety of different topics and new groups
forming all the time, looking for people just like you! Check out the Small
Groups table in Farlander Hall and if you would like more information, sign-up
or please call Mitch Garcia at 707-703-4162 or email smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
If you are interested in starting a small group, please call or email!
Why
should I be in a Small Group?
The
simple answer is: you will not grow in your relationship to God in isolation.
Sunday worship is where we gather to celebrate and praise God as a body, in a
large group setting. Small Groups are where we see God working in our own life
as well as the lives of others. Small Groups are gatherings where we can
encourage each other and where we are connected with one another - Small Groups
are where this happens. If you are not yet involved, now is the time!
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Through The Ear To The Heart: Every
Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Sing the music of Hildegard von Bingen
with guide Devi Mathieu. No experience necessary. All are welcome. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every Monday evening throughout the year, with some exceptions.)
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Words to Ponder:
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
-- Aesop
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