Dear parishioners & friends of St. Edward’s,
As we journey through the third week of Advent, let us know the meaning of joy in our hearts, minds, and prayers of gratitude.
A prayer for Grace at Meals
Give us grateful hearts, our Father, for all thy mercies, and make us mindful of the needs of others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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In case you missed it, we invite you to view our Sunday worship:
Sunday, December 13th – Rite II – 10:00 AM
Be well. Stay safe. Keep the faith.
Michelle
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This is the last week of Krist Kindling (already!?!?) It has been a BLAST! For those participating, please be safe this week as the weather will give our hijnks a few challenges.
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The Episcopal Calendars are in. Please let the office know if you would like one put aside for you.
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Christmas Flowers: This is the last week you can sign up for Christmas flowers in memory of, or in thanksgiving for, your friends and family. As is our tradition, each remembrance will be printed in our Christmas Eve bulletin. Please prayerfully consider donating to our altar flowers this Christmas. We are seeking suggested donations of $20. Those raised funds support the arrangements that will decorate our altar shelves and our pews in glorious Christmas celebration!
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Hempfield Area Food Pantry: We continue to receive monetary donations, from our parish family, that are so needed at HAFP. With Christmas just a week away, a donation to the Food Pantry is the perfect gift to show our support for those in need in our wider community. Please keep these families in your prayers.Thank you for your dedicated and continued support.
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MINISTRY, WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK VIA ZOOM
Tuesday, December 15th – 6:00 PM – Vestry Meeting
Wednesday Evening, December 16th – 6:30 PM Contemporary Bible Study
Led by Bill and Yvonne Gasperetti via Zoom. Please email Bill or Yvonne if you would like to participate.
Friday, December 18th, Lunch & Learn Adult Spiritual Formation – 12 Noon – 1 PM
Join us for this series led by Father Rick, Bob Mosebach, and Wanda Stoltzfus. Scroll down to note the Zoom meeting join information.
Friday Evening Prayer – December 18th
We invite you to Evening Prayer this Friday evening at 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful way to peacefully end our week and is led by Patrick Ishler.
Join us on Zoom:
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Lessons & Carols Virtual Service – Friday, December 18th
Tune into the St. Edward’s YouTube Channel to enjoy this year’s Lessons & Carols with our diocesan parishes! Click here for the link to our YouTube Channel
Blue Christmas Service at St. Luke’s Mt. Joy via Zoom – December 19th at 7 PM
Please do follow the link to the RSVP, at https://forms.gle/qvMd9A43TidGcG9z6 so that we know to welcome you into the service. This is to ensure that the Zoom meeting is secure.
Drive-In Christmas Worship – December 20th 6:30 PM – Drive-in Christmas worship at Cumberland Valley Drive-in, Newville. These services will be approximately one hour and will feature live music, lessons, Christmas Carols, and a special Christmas message. You will be able to watch the service live on the drive-in screen from the comfort of your automobile.
Father Rick, Randy Westgate, Mike Freshwater, and Jamie Alton will be providing the wonderful musical offerings at both of these services! Let’s join them!
Friday Lunch & Learn: December 18th 12 Noon – 1 PM via Zoom
Our conversation continues, this week, with Chapter Six, in our text. We have had engaging and enlivening discussions each week! Please take the time, this week, to review the handout (link is below) as you read Chapter Six. Perhaps you would feel comfortable in delivering the closing prayer? There are so many wonderful Prayers and Collects to share with the group, from our BCP. We would welcome your participation. Attendance at every session is not required.
Chapter Six Handout, click here.
With Peace,
Father Rick, Bob Mosebach, and Wanda Stoltzfus
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