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When:
Sat. January 21st
9:00am-12:30pm
Where:
TBD
- REQUIRED for all new team members
-Suggested for ALL team members
If you are interested in joining the Worship Prayer Team or would like more info, please visit our website's Prayer page HERE, or contact Terrell Meyer at terrellmeyer@gmail. com
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This Week @
Resurrection | Sun., January 1
9:00am- Prayer Meeting in the Student Lounge
10:00am - Rite I Worship Service
Preacher: Philip Roulette
Wed., January 4
10:00am - Women's Bible Study in the Student Lounge
Thurs., January 5 7:30am - Prayer Meeting in the Student Lounge 7:30pm - Choir Rehearsal 9:00am - Prayer in Student Lounge 10:00am - Worship Service
5:30pm - Res 101 Class at the Shaefer's home
(More info on all these event can be found on the website) |
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Dear Resurrection Family,
As we head into a new year, it's easy to begin thinking about the circumstances we want to change, the things we want to accomplish, the habits we want to quit, or start. But, what if instead of trying to change external factors, we set out instead to let Christ transform the way we trust Him in the midst of our circumstances, no matter what they may be?
As I've been reflecting on my time with the children of ResKidz this past year, I realize that, although it is my job to teach them, often it is the other way around; I wind up learning so much from them as they teach me what true FAITH looks like.
When I think of all the precious little faces that I see every Sunday morning, Mark 10:15 always comes to mind: "I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." I see this child-like faith that Jesus is talking about in this verse every time I interact with our kids, and it challenges me to have that same faith. Children are so quick to trust with complete abandon, never doubting that they will have their needs provided for, never questioning that they are loved.
What if I headed into this new year with my main focus on having a more "child-like" faith? What if instead of questioning our circumstances and whether God really has our best interest at heart, and instead of worrying about how our needs will be met and how we will get everything accomplished, what if we choose to imitate the faith that I see in the ResKidz children? A faith that trusts that God's love for us is enough, a faith that knows that whatever our circumstances are, and however this year goes, God has plans to bring each of us a "hope and a future" as He promises in Jeremiah 29:11.
So, here's to trusting God with complete abandon...
New Year's Resolution: Live with a child-like faith
Claire Trainor
Children's Ministry Coordinator
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LAST WEEK to Sign Up for 'Resurrection 101'!
This series of three classes, led by David Drake, will meet three Sundays in January: the 8th, 15th, and 22nd, from 5:30 - 7 pm. The place will be determined, and a light supper will be served.
For more info click HERE.
So, if you want to begin the process of becoming a member or just want to find out more about Anglicanism and the Church of the Resurrection, sign up for these classes now on the 'Getting Connected' table. Those considering membership in the church are urged to attend all three.
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ResKidz
Congrats to all the ResKidz kids who participated in the Christmas Pageant!! They all did a wonderful job, and we're so proud of them.
If anyone took any photos of the Pageant we would LOVE to have a copy. Please send any photos to Claire at claire@resbalt.org. Thanks!
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Thanks to all those who participated in our Holiday Sharing!  'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40
Out of your generosity, as a church, we were able to give 19 boxes to Operation Christmas Child, and 10 needy families in our community were blessed with clothing, toys, and a Christmas dinner that they would have otherwise gone without. |
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Drink Coffee. Do Good.
Thanks to all of you who have purchased your Land of a Thousand Hills coffee and helped to transform the lives of the Rwandan farmers who participate in the project. To read an update on the impact your purchases have made, click here.
Watch this video to learn more about Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and the Rwandans who are being blessed by this initiative. You can also learn more by visiting the Thousand Hills' website.
To purchase some coffee, please contact Fayne Farrar at faynef@verizon.net
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Volunteer Schedule ONLINE!!
The monthly volunteer schedule is now available through
our website!!
To see the schedule, simply visit the website, resbalt.org, go to "Get Involved" and scroll down to Volunteer Schedule.
This schedule will always be up to date, so if at any point you need to know when you are assigned to volunteer, simply visit that page to see the schedule.
If you are unable to fulfill an assignment, please find a replacement and then contact Dedi at dedi@resbalt.org or 410-560-0456.
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Prayers for our Community " I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints-but let them not return to folly." Psalm 85:8
Thanksgiving: For the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!
Prayers for Healing:
Jeanne Baetjer, recovering from an infection
Doris McIntire, for comfort as she grieves the loss of her mother on Dec. 20
Jim Hayne's, brother recovering from surgery
Helen Taylor, recovering from a mild stroke
David Martak's niece, Jocelyn, with Leukemia.
Tim and Donna Anderson, and their granddaughter, Natalee; for God's provision, protection and guidance.
Harriett Clark's daughter, Roberta, and her brother in-law, Tom; complete healing
For Vic Meyer's sister, Mickey.
For Blake, Carol Clews' nephew
For Kasia Pfund's brother
Marion Glasby's father, Bob
For Darleen Atkinson's mother, Margaret, and for Darleen as she cares for her.
Richard Dum, Cindy Moose's father
The Reilly family
For all those seeking employment
For protection from the many cold germs floating around, and speedy recovery for those who have succumbed.
Prayers for our church:
Vestry and Lay Leaders.
Children & Student Ministries.
Adult Ministries, especially Community Groups and City Gate Forum.
Worship Services.
A prayer for our long range planning team: "Father, we praise and thank You for all you have done in and for Church of The Resurrection. As we continue forward, we dedicate our time, talent and treasure to you, and pray you will so guide us by your Holy Spirit that in all decisions your will would be done. We ask this in your son, Jesus Christ's name. Amen."
Prayers for our Mission Outreach:
At Jacob's Well
For our new Prayer Shawl Ministry
Acts4Youth
Center for Pregnancy Concerns
FOCUS,
InterVarsity
Search Ministries
Titus Institute
Vintage Church
Bishop Hector (Tito) Zavala
Solar Stoves for Africa
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Project
Families sponsoring Compassion Children, and for the children
For a possible Missions Trip next summer
Prayers for the Anglican Communion:
Archbishop Bob Duncan, Bishop John Guernsey in his new role as Bishop of the Mid Atlantic Diocese
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This Sunday's Scripture Readings:
Preaching Text: John 1:1-18
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. 6 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God- 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.'" 16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known.
Other Readings: Psalm 147:13-21
Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
New Testament: Galatians 4:4-7
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"Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name,
He gave the right to become children of God."
John 1:12
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