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Dear Resurrection Family and Friends,
In a couple of weeks, Resurrection will be holding its annual Vestry Election. Members of our church will be voting to fill three vacancies. Each elected candidate will serve a three-year term, expiring in November 2021. There will be a congregational meeting to cast votes in between morning services on Sunday, November 11 at 10:00 am.
A quick review of the voting process: votes are cast anonymously on a written ballot. Each member is asked to select three candidates (out of a total of four) to fill the open vacancies. Ballots must have three candidates selected in order to be a part of the final count. Finally, we ask that you remain seated until the voting has concluded and the ballots have been collected. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be declared elected and announced by e-mail to the congregation. At the conclusion of the meeting, please remain in the sanctuary for a Master Plan question and answer session.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you do have the option of requesting an absentee ballot. Please contact the church office for further information. Absentee ballots will be available starting Monday, November 5 and all ballots must be returned to the church office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9.
We are thankful to have four very qualified candidates:
- Patrick Baranauskas
- Gregory Gambill
- Brent E. Hippert
- Jeff Merwin
Each of these candidates has made a commitment to his Christian education and spiritual growth, including regular participation in worship, church activities, personal prayer and Bible study. You can use this link to view their spiritual autobiographies. Hard copies will also be available at the "Getting Connected" table.
In closing, please prayerfully consider how the Holy Spirit is guiding you to vote. This is an exciting time of growth and great opportunity for our church. Let's all look forward, together, to see what the Lord has planned for us and who will be called to serve as a member of our Vestry.
Blessings to you,
T.J. Anderson, Senior Warden
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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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Register Now! New ResEd class starts this Sunday
Come learn and grow together and then stick around for dinner and fellowship before the Sunday evening service. All classes start at 4:30pm.
NEW CLASS STARTING:
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.
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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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Maturity Matters Dinner Out
Please join us for dinner out with old friends and new friends on Monday, November 19 at 6:00pm at Basta Pasta in Timonium. We are looking forward to an evening of delicious food and a great time of sharing with one another. To RSVP, email Karen Baranauskas or call 410-913-1549 – we hope to see you there!
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Coat Drive for Apostles in the City
This is the last Sunday to drop off 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. Last collection day is October 28. Have questions? Email Mark Metzger.
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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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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, November 14 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, to Edie’s or to church. This will be their Thanksgiving dinner!
This month we need to bring:
2 Turkeys, sliced • 2 Hams, sliced • Green salad • 2 sweet potato casseroles • Desserts – pies, cakes, etc. • Drinks
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: 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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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 28
9:00, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
Scripture Readings
Joel 2:27-32
Psalm 56 (9:00, 11:00 am)
Psalm 8:1-4 (6:00 pm)
Acts 6:8-10; 7:51-60
Matthew 10:16-20
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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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