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Dear Resurrection Family and Friends,
As many of you may know, since its inception in 2005, Resurrection has given away 10% of all general tithes to ministries and individuals who are serving the world in the Name of Christ. Based on Jesus' mandate in Acts 1:8 to proclaim the gospel and build the Kingdom in "Jerusalem (local), Judea and Samaria (national), and the ends of the world (international)", the Vestry and Outreach Tithe Team commit roughly 1/3 of our outreach tithe to local ministries, 1/3 to national ministries, and 1/3 to international ministries.
Funds are dispersed twice a year to organizations or missionaries who have 1) a gospel foundation and purpose 2) seek to evangelize, disciple, and/or serve practical needs in Jesus' Name and 3) have a connection with Resurrection. Anglican ministries are given a preference.
Resurrection gave to the following ministries in the past six months:
International
Anglican Frontier Missions
Anglican Relief & Development
Cru
Palestinian Bible Society
National
Anglican Leadership Initiative
St Thomas Anglican Church (Athens, GA)
Local
Apostles in the City
Center for Pregnancy Concerns
FOCUS - Baltimore
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at Loyola
Thank you for giving so faithfully to the work of Christ at Resurrection. May we continue to know the joy of partnering with others in order to "Know Christ and Make Him Known."
Gratefully in Christ,
~ David
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Coat Drive for Apostles in the City
Now through October 28, our congregation is collecting new and like-new coats, hats, gloves and scarves for Apostles in the City to distribute to their neighbors during the winter months. Many of these children don't have clothing to help them get through the coldest time of the year. Collection boxes are in the Fellowship hall and the Education trailer. Youth and small adult sizes are preferable. Please empty pockets and wash or dry clean all items before donating. Our last collection day is October 28. Have questions? Email Mark Metzger.
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Choral Eucharist with the Maryland State Boychoir – Sunday, October 28 at 9am & 11am
Choristers from the Maryland State Boychoir will be joining us and leading in worship at the 9:00 and 11:00am services on Sunday, October 28. The boys will sing and lead our Choral Eucharist service this day. The choristers will be singing the propers of the service (Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei) as well as the psalm, an offertory anthem, and during communion. Church of the Resurrection member, William Holaday is a member of the Boychoir, many of our regular attendees are alumni members, and our Music Director, Stephen Holmes, is the artistic director of the Boychoir. Please join us in welcoming the choir, and consider inviting friends and family to experience this special worship service!
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Thanksgiving Baskets with ACTC
Help the Assistance Center of Towson Churches (ACTC) bless Towson families this Thanksgiving by donating a bag of non-perishable food items. Let the grocery store do the shopping for you and purchase a bag from one of the stores listed or pack a bag using the shopping list. Both lists are on our website or can be picked up from the ResCommunity board. We will have collection boxes in the Fellowship Hall on October 28, November 4, and November 11. All food must be brought in by the Nov 11th evening service. Learn more at resbalt.org/thanksgiving-baskets. Have questions? Email Jill Griffin.
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ResEd Fall Classes continue this week
Come learn and grow together and then stick around for dinner and fellowship before the Sunday evening service. Three classes will be offered through October and the beginning of November. All classes start at 4:30pm.
Register Now for this upcoming offering:
Making Disciples of Jesus: October 28 – November 11, led by Jim DiRaddo
This 3-week class will explore Jesus’s call for his disciples to make disciples of others. We will see how we can grow as disciples and the how and why of making disciples of others.
Foundations of Anglican Worship: October 7 – November 4, led by Rev. David Pennylegion and Stephen Holmes
This 5-week class will help us understand why we worship they way we do as Anglicans. Classes include looking at why we have liturgy, what the sacraments are and how to understand them, and the role of music in worship.
Jesus in his Jewish context – The importance of recovering history: October 7 – 21, led by Angela Ney
This 3-week class will help us gain a better understanding of Jesus’s life and teaching as we explore his Jewish roots and his cultural context.
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Men's Night Out – Kickoff Dinner
Men of Resurrection, get out your calendars... Our first Men's Night Out is Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 pm at the Ashland Cafe in Cockeysville. Always a favorite –– plan for an evening of fellowship and good food! We will also share our plans for the coming year. We hope you will join us for this first of several MNO gatherings this year. Please let us know if you plan to attend. Simply email terrellmeyer@gmail.com.
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Are you new to Church of the Resurrection and interested in knowing more about who we are, what we believe and our vision for the future? If so, we'd love for you to come to our Newcomer's Luncheon on Sunday, November 18 at 12:30pm in the Education Trailer. Join us for lunch, meet some of our staff and hear from Sr. Pastor, David Drake.
Lunch and childcare are provided with your RSVP. Visit resbalt.org/newcomer to register. If you have any questions, email Pam Waldhauser.
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FaithWorks: At Jacob's Well
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 At Jacob’s Well is a residential program for homeless people with some mental illness. Toward the end of each month, we provide a meal for them, but we are especially rewarded for being with them.
Our next dinner is on Wednesday, October 24 at 323 E 25th St. in Baltimore. We start with a Eucharist service at 4:00 p.m., with dinner following at 5:00 p.m. Some of our members cook parts of the meal and others serve the meal. We need four servers. Food can be brought to AJW or to Edie’s or to church. This month is Halloween! Volunteers are welcome to come in the spirit of the day.
This month our contributions to the meal are:
Lasagna • Green salad • Desserts • Halloween treats • Drinks • Ice
If you have questions or are interested in taking part, please sign up on the ResCommunity board, email Edie Townsend or call 443-621-3051.
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FaithWorks: First Fruits Farm
 First Fruits Farm is a Christian ministry, non-profit farm in Freeland. Volunteers help harvest food for the hungry in Baltimore, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Church of the Resurrection serves at the farm one Saturday a month during the harvest season.
Our next serving date is Saturday, October 20. We meet at the farm at 8:30 am, get our instructions and start with prayer before we head out into the fields to work from 9am until noon. Children are welcome to serve, but must have one-to-one adult supervision. No need to RSVP. Fill out this waiver, and join us on Saturday morning!
Learn more about First Fruits Farm.
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FaithWorks: Helping Up Mission
 Helping Up Mission (HUM) provides hope to people experiencing homelessness, poverty or addiction by meeting their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Located at 1029 E. Baltimore Street, in Baltimore city, it is a year-long program and serves up to 500 men.
We are scheduled to serve lunch at HUM on Saturday, November 3 at 10:45am. We need a maximum of 6 to serve. Our presence is always appreciated! There is a tour of the facility, for those who have not served previously, starting at 10:00am. You will get to see the facility as well as learn about the many programs offered at HUM.
If you have questions or are interested in taking part, please sign up on the ResCommunity board, email Edie Townsend, or call 443-621-3051.
Learn more about Helping Up Mission.
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Maturity Matters Sip and Paint Afternoon
Please note: this event has been canceled.
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Vestry September Meeting Minutes
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Come to Israel in 2019!
Church of the Resurrection's fourth trip to Israel is February 10-22, 2019. We're excited to be able to offer this opportunity to our congregation and beyond! Come to learn more about this amazing trip, get your questions answered, and get to know fellow interested travelers! The purpose of the trip is to:
- Understand more completely the Scriptures and what it means to follow Christ.
- Understand the cultural, historical, geographical life of Jesus in context.
- Encounter the Messiah in the places He lived.
To learn more about this trip, be sure to visit our website. Contact Kari Larche if you would like more information. Looking forward to "Next Year in Jerusalem" with you!
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Sunday, October 21
9:00, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
Scripture Readings
Lamentations 3:19-24
Psalm 118:14-17
Acts 5:17-33; 40-42
Matthew 5:43-48
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Check Planning Center for Your Volunteer Schedule This Sunday
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Planning Center is a helpful web tool that we use to schedule our volunteers for our Sunday services. Don't forget to log into Planning Center to put in your blockout dates and check to see when you're serving. If you need help logging into Planning Center, would like to serve on a ministry, or have questions please contact Christel Smallman at christel@resbalt.org.
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Pastoral Care at Resurrection
If you or your family has a Pastoral Care need, please notify Pam Waldhauser (pam@resbalt.org) at the church office 410-560-0456 of any pastoral needs for our community.
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Prayer at Resurrection
Resurrection Prayer List
- **We have added an extra layer of security to this page. The password is Resurrection01.** Please take time to pray for the needs of our church family by clicking here. To be added or to give an update to this list, please email Pam Waldhauser at pam@resbalt.org.
Prayer Chain (Real-Time Email Prayer Requests)
- If you have a prayer request for the prayer chain (can be confidential), please email it to Karen Kish, at kok30@yahoo.com.
- If you would like to be someone who receives these prayer requests by email and commits to praying for the needs as they come in, contact Karen Kish to be added to the list.
Weekly Intercessory Prayer Meeting
- All are welcome each Wednesday at 12pm in the sanctuary to pray for our church. No prior experience necessary. This is a great opportunity to grow in your faith and prayer life!
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