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Memorial Service for Ruby Seering
There will be a memorial service for Ruby Seering on Saturday, May 9. There will be a sharing of remembrances at 1:30 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Ruby was a long-time member of St. Anne's; she had moved to South Carolina a few years back. |
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It's Never Boring at St. Anne's!
We've had a couple of busy weekends in Outreach. On Saturday, April 25 a group led by Laurie Corkey worked at a Habitat for Humanity site. Alongside the family that's going to be moving in to the Habitat house, they dug many ditches and moved much dirt. Also on that Saturday at St. Anne's, our community garden volunteers, led by Betsy Carbo, were finishing preparations for our new garden.
If you were here last Sunday morning you would have seen our car wash team in action. Dozens of cars were washed (or not washed) by our Mission Trip team organized by Martha Furniss. This effort raised over $1,800 to support our trips: local, national and international.
Sunday night we had the return of St. Anne's Chili Cookoff, run by Mimi Spear and Ray Walser (our Relay for Life team leader.) With over 12 chili entries and 40 guests we brought in $1,537 for the American Cancer Society. The prize winning chilis were from: Sandra Walser (1st Place), John and Julia Hoffman (2nd Place) and Charlie Saunders (3rd Place).
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 Tough decisions being made at the Chili Cook Off. There were 12 chili entries! Thanks to all our participants! |
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Blessing of St. Anne's Garden
Please join us on Sunday, May 10 at the 9:00 service for a blessing of St. Anne's new vegetable garden. We will meet by the new garden which is in located in the front of the church between the church and the preschool. Over the past several weeks several St. Anne's volunteers, led by Besty Carbo and her husband Mark, have is plowed, leveled and made this new garden ready for planting -- and on Sunday it will be blessed! Following the blessing, the congregation will progress back into the sanctuary with the ringing of bells and the much merriment! |
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May Reminders
We have a few schedule changes and some important events coming up in May. Please note the changes below:
May 10: No 5:00 service (Mother's Day)
May 17: Youth Sunday at the 9:00 service; Last day of regular Sunday School and the Children's Music Program
May 24: Switch to summer schedule with 3 services (8:00, 10:00, & 5:00); No 5:00 on May 24 due to Memorial Day holiday
May 31: Annual Picnic starting at 11:30 a.m.
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Sandwiches for the Shelter: Saturday, May 23
Sandwiches for the Shelter: It's been quite a while, but we'll be making 240 sandwiches and 120 bag lunches for the Embry Rucker shelter again on Saturday, May 23, starting at 10:30 a.m. As always, children old enough to help with lunch-making at home are more than welcome to join us. We almost always complete our task within 45 minutes, so you can come help and still have plenty of time to get on with the rest of your day. Please click here to sign up and/or contact Emily McPhie if you have any questions.
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Food Pantry News
Thanks to your generous donations we are well on our way to filling 100 bags of food for the next distribution on May 21. We still need cereal, fruit, dried beans and rice. If you can donate a large bag of rice it can be bagged into smaller quantities. Thank you very much.
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Graduate, Let Us Congratulate You!
Please contact the Church Office and let us know your high school and college graduation information and your plans for next year. Names of St. Anne's graduates will be posted in the Announcements on May 17.
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Come Work in our Garden!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to those of you who came out Saturday (a week ago already - time's flying!) to work in our garden. Many hands DO make lighter work! We are looking to start planting on Thursday, May 14 starting around 5:30 for an hour or so. If you would like to help St. Anne's vegetable garden get going, please plan to join us. Please bring your garden tools. Produce from this garden will be used to supplement our food pantry. We look forward to seeing you!
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Cuba 2016
We are pleased to share that planning for our next Cuba mission trip has begun! We hope that these mission trips to Cuba will become a more permanent part of St. Anne's mission offerings. The 2016 trip will be St. Anne's third trip to Cuba. During the previous two trips, mission trip members have worked closely with the Bishop of Cuba, and St. Anne's has developed a great relation with the Bishop and her office. During our planned 2016 trip to Cuba a representative from the Diocese of Virginia will be joining us, and we will engage in a work project. The dates for our next trip will be January 8 - 18, 2016. There will be more information available in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned.
On Sunday, May 24 the Cuba and Dominican Republic missions will be hosting coffee hour. We look forward to sharing our experiences with the congregation and THANK YOU for your support of our Caribbean missions.
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Relay for Life
Relay for Life is Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17 at South Lakes High School. We walk in shifts throughout the night. For over 10 years St. Anne's has had our Grateful Living team decked out in tie-dye. Last year we had over 30 walkers and we raised more than $3,500 for a very important cause. Of course we want to do even better this year!!! So, how can you help? Please click here to walk or donate
towards our team or a walker. You can also contact Ray Walser for more information about any and all events.
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Youth Group News
Bust out your tie-dye t-shirt and sign up to walk with the St. Anne's RELAY FOR LIFE team, "The Grateful Living" on May 16. The walk begins at 1:00 p.m., but you are welcome to walk any time that afternoon. Come and take a few laps around the track or bring a lawn chair and support our team by cheering from our tent. Click here to sign up for the St. Anne's team. You do not have to donate to participate; however, donations made will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Finally, the 3rd Annual MESSY GAMES & END OF THE YEAR BBQ is scheduled for Sunday, May 31 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. You should know by now that messy really does mean messy. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting stained. Meats (and faux meats) to grill and beverages provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Questions about any of these events? Please contact Rev. Laura.
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Godly Play Invitation
If you have thought about getting involved in Godly Play (for our kindergarten through 2nd grade students) now is the time. You are invited to come and observe a Godly Play session on Sunday, May 10. The classes are held in Rooms 3 & 4 at 9:00 a.m.
Godly Play is a method of Christian Education based on the Montessori tradition. Bible stories are told in a way that encourages children to enter into the events and relate them to their own lives. Community is developed in the class by use of the storytelling circle, shared responsibilities, prayer, and feasting. Godly Play is the way we introduce our youngest members to the stories that have shaped our faith. You will find that as the children experience these stories and are asked to "wonder" about them you too will see them in a fresh light. Please email Lee Hobrla if you are able to join us.
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Ageless Group Discussion
On Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in St. Anne's library, Bruce Boston will give the second of his talks about Biblical characters, including their perspectives on aging. The subject for this session will be Naomi.
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Thirst & Theology
All are invited to gather at the corner of Thirst & Theology for an informal and honest conversation about life and faith. We gather next on May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Café Montmartre (1625 Washington Plaza N, Reston) for our last Thirst & Theology of the program year. Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m.; discussion begins at 7:00 p.m. Bring your thoughts and questions and friends! In the summer months, join us on Wednesday evenings for Grill Night. Thirst & Theology will return in September 2015.
Fill up with a good chat. Fill up with good people. Fill up with good news.
To learn more, please contact Rev. Laura.
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Spring Parish Camping Trip: June 5-7
The St. Anne's Spring Camping Trip on June 5-7, 2015 in Shannondale Springs, WV is currently at capacity. If you and/or your family are interested in participating, please email Rev. Laura and she will add your name(s) to the waiting list.
Day-trip to the campsite on Saturday, June 6: Only an hour from St. Anne's, it is easy to join us for the day! Day-trippers are welcome to do so on Saturday, June 6. Come and enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, or relaxing on the beautiful banks of the Shenandoah River. Stay for the "Grill Night" style Pig Roast (where each participant brings a side dish or dessert to share with everyone) and s'mores around the campfire. Pig roast partakers: $5/person. If you are planning to join us for the day, please sign-up on the clipboard in the narthex or email Rev. Laura.
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Children's Chapel -- Summer 2015
Children's Chapel will be offered this summer during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday services beginning on Sunday, June 28 and continuing through Sunday, August 16. Children ages preschool through 5th grade are invited to participate. Volunteers are needed to lead Children's Chapel; no prior experience necessary! Two volunteers are needed each Sunday to teach the lesson and guide children in the craft. The lesson, craft idea and materials, and snack are provided each week. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex or contact Rev. Laura.
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Mission Possible: June 22-26
All rising 6th-8th graders are welcome to participate in Mission Possible, a week-long local mission camp the week of June 22-26. Each day the group will travel beyond the walls of our own congregation to share their gifts for ministry in service to our area neighbors. A sign-up sheet for participants and parent/adult volunteers is available in the Narthex. Please register no later than Sunday, May 24. Registration is $75 - please make checks payable to St. Anne's Episcopal Church and write "Mission Possible" in the memo.
An informational and planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the library. Parent/adult volunteers are needed for planning purposes, a variety of daily tasks during the week of camp, and to help chaperone the campers on their daily missions. You do NOT need to have children in this age group to volunteer. Questions? Please contact Rev. Laura.
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VBS Online Sign-Up Now Open!
Our Vacation Bible School theme this year is based on the verse "In God we live, move, and exist" (Acts 17:28a) and is called G-Force: God's Love in Action. Join us July 20-24 from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm for a mission focused VBS. Kids will experience God's unstoppable love at the G-Force adventure park and discover how fueling up on God's Word will change their lives. St. Anne's VBS is open to children age 4 through rising 5th grader. The cost of St. Anne's Vacation Bible School is $50 per child. If a parent/grandparent/guardian volunteers for the week of VBS then the cost is reduced to $30 per child. Please click here to sign up. We do not take payments online at this time so please mail a check made payable to St. Anne's with "VBS" in the memo to: St. Anne's, ATTN: Susan Allen. Please contact Susan with any questions.
VBS Volunteer Meeting!!!
Please join us on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a VBS Volunteer meeting. We will begin assigning who will be working where and I will be passing out VBS information and supplies. Hope to see you there!!!! Contact Susan with any questions!
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Dungannon Mission Trips
The annual Dungannon Mission Trip is one in which high school aged youth join youth from other Episcopal churches in Region V to repair substandard housing and help those in need in Appalachia. This trip is scheduled for July 25 - August 1. You may sign up on the clipboard in the narthex or email Rev. Laura directly with your interest. Sign up and $125 deposit are due by Sunday, May 17. Please make checks payable to "St. Anne's Episcopal Church" and put "Dungannon" in the memo line.
We are looking for one more adult chaperone; and, remember that rising 8th graders are able to attend when accompanied by a parent. Questions? Please contact Rev. Laura.
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