How do you turn $100 into $200 instantly? By giving it away! Now and thru the middle of October, every dollar you give to Open Table ministry will be matched, dollar for dollar! An anonymous donor has given up to $5,000 in matching funds to our Sunday morning breakfast program. Make your checks out to the church, with "Open Table" in the memo line, or just put cash in the red steel donation box in Farlander Hall!
SPECIAL SALE AT HEAVENLY TREASURES THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Heavenly Treasures is open only on weekdays, so if we're open on a weekend, you know it has to be something big. Heavenly Treasures was fortunate enough to get several large donations of quality designer clothing and shoes. There's so much that we're opening THIS SATURDAY, August 20th, so you can score some fantastic deals. You'll find brands like Citron, White House Black Market, Chico's, Burberry, Rock & Republic, DaNang, Talbot's, Tahari, J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, Anthropologie, Gap, and many more. Lots of clothes are brand-new with tags. Thank you for your patronage and support. Please spread the word about Heavenly Treasures, and bring a friend or two in with you!
The Youth Group sends out a big thank you for your generous donations and support for our mission trip. The kids were amazed and touched by such offering of support. We had $6,000.00 to raise and last Sunday, we raised $2,327.00. Thank You. We still have $3,823.00 to go. We will see you next month at our next fundraiser. There is no other opportunity in our teens lives were they can experience this kind of service, thank you for supporting them. If you would like to make a donation you can contact Daphne at 579-2604 or youthmin@incarnation-sr.org or you can donate on line.
Our Office Coordinator, Claire, returns the week of August 22nd from maternity leave. Office hours will remain the same from 9am to 12 pm. I would like to thank all the volunteers and other staff members that helped me during my interim position. I enjoyed working with all of you.
Susan Hill
Our next experiment with music and liturgy will be next Sunday, September 4 - that's Labor Day weekend - we will hold another gospel service and then on every first Sunday of the month for the remainder of the year. So spread the word! Warn the neighbors!
Small Groups News
Holistic Prayer Group: Come and explore ways to promote the balance of body, mind, and spirit in your daily life by reflecting on the healing stories of Jesus and developing a philosophy of self-care that is based on a holistic approach. We'll read and meditate on the healing stories of Jesus from a new perspective of God's desire to bring wholeness to our lives and our relationships. We'll consider a holistic approach to health which is a philosophy of care that includes a healthy life style and a healthy self-image where one is open to a wide range of approaches that foster and maintain health and harmony of the body, mind, and spirit.
Jesus said, "I came that you may have life - life in all its fullness. (John 10:10) If you are interested in finding out more about this group that already has been meeting, come for a cup of tea and an informational meeting on Saturday, September 10 at 9:00 to 10:30 at the home of Catherine Thomson. She can be reached at cqthomson@comcast.net or 528-3538.
Are you new to Incarnation? Are you looking for a way to connect with others?Then check out our small groups. Small Groups span a wide area of interest. We offer Care + Support groups, Study + Reflection groups, Topics + Interest groups, and Prayer + Contemplative groups. To learn more about each one go to our website and explore the possibilities! If you have an desire to form a small group, I would love to hear from you. You can call me (Mitch Garcia) at 703-4162 or email me at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
Benedict's Way is a new small group that is forming. Are you looking for a way to help remain rooted and grounded in Christ and in the scriptures? The sixth century Rule of Benedict has depth and wisdom to address these needs and more. The Rule is an amazing resource that can help us live more fully into our Baptismal Covenant, more deeply into our life in Christ and with eyes, ears, and heart that seek God in the ordinary things of daily life. If you would like to learn more, there is a sign-up sheet on the Small Group table in Farlander.
Growing Together! A Place for Families next outing will be Saturday, August 27th at Howarth Park (3-5pm). This is a time to gather with other families and friends and enjoy an afternoon together. Our goal is to help children and their families form meaningful, long-term relationships with the other families in our congregation and to grow together through Christ and our common language of faith and community. If you would like more information, please email Nick Lawrence at growing@incarnation-sr.org.
Christianity, the First 3,000 meets this Wednesday August 24. We meet in Farlander, 7-8:30 pm for this exciting series. If you have thought about coming but felt that you have already missed a few weeks, don't fret! It is not necessary to have viewed the other sessions in order to enjoy the rest of the series. Mark the dates and join us. This week is, Protestantism: The Evangelical Explosion.
The Men's Group will meet this Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 pm in the church. Our group explores the challenges men face in living their lives of faith in a safe, intimate environment. All Men are welcome and we hope to see you there. If you have any questions you can email Jose Ramirez at mensgroup@incarnation-sr.org or call 703-4162.
Are you somewhat new to the Church of the Incarnation? We would like to get to know you better! Please come to the Newcomer Welcome Party on August 28, 4 p.m., at Father Matt's house. You'll get to meet Father Matt, the church leaders and some church folks while having fun and enjoying some good food and drink! Please bring your family or a friend. The party is going to be a western theme, so if you feel inclined, come dressed in your favorite western threads! Please call Barbara Avery at (707) 577-8718 to RSVP and for more information.
Via Media Sign-up! Via Media sessions will start Sunday, September 4, and run through October 23.
Schedule:
Sept. 4, 11:30-1:30
Sept. 18-Oct. 23, 10:45-12:45
There is a sign-up sheet on the Small Groups table in Farlander. If you want to learn more about Via Media or about being confirmed or received at Incarnation, visit our website at www.incarnation-sr.org or go directly to the Via Media page at http://bit.ly/via_media. You may also send an email to viamedia@incarnation-sr.org or call the office at (707) 579-2604.
Bits and Pieces Needed: If you have Scrabble, Checkers, Backgammon, dice, Domino's, Rummy Cube pieces or any other game pieces you no longer want, PLEASE add them to the basket in Farlander Hall. Also need any size shells, silverware including serving pieces, keys, bottle openers & all metal wine openers. Beads and jewelry (broken or not) are always needed.
Thanks to everyone who has already contributed. We are repurposing items and have lots of great things already made.
If you can help please stop by Wednesdays from 10-1pm. If you can't come down to the church and you would like to help we have projects you can work on from home for the Guild Bazaar.
