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Dear Resurrection Family and Friends,
The word Advent comes from the Latin word advenio which means “to come to.” Traditionally, Advent has been the celebration of the coming of God in human flesh into the world. The Greek word for “to come” is parousia, which has a sense of “looking ahead” in its meaning. That is why, over the centuries, the celebration of Advent has included both the first coming of Christ celebrated in the Christmas liturgy (order of worship), but also the second coming of Christ at the end of the age.
You may be interested to know that during the 4th century Advent became a season of fasting and penitence, a tradition that lasted for the next thousand years. The Advent color was a very dark purple, which symbolized both fasting and repentance, as well as royalty. However, the Sarum Rite, a particular English liturgy used between 1100 and 1500 AD, chose a dark blue for Advent in contrast with the deep violet of Easter. Since the 16th century, the Anglican Church officially adopted the dark or “Sarum blue” as the Advent color and replaced fasting and penitence with an emphasis on faith, hope, joy and love.
I am excited about our Advent preaching series on the Message of Malachi, and Stephen and the Maryland State Boychoir will lead Advent Lessons and Carols on Friday, December 7 at 7:30pm.
May we celebrate this Advent with awe and gratitude at the first coming of our Lord and with joy and hope as we eagerly await His return.
Expectantly,
~ David
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Lessons and Carols with the Maryland State Boychoir
Friday, December 7 at 7:30pm – Save the date for our annual Lessons and Carols service with the Maryland State Boychoir. This event is FREE and open to the public. Please consider bringing friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers for this great evening!
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 Alpha Information and Training Session
If you are interested in helping facilitate the Alpha course at our church and would like to learn more, please join us for our Alpha information and training session on December 5 from 6:30-8:00pm. Dinner will be provided and we will walk through the values, method, and desired effect of our Alpha course as well as go through how our course will be run. RSVP and direct any questions to John Kirby.
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ResKids Christmas Pageant 2018
It's not too late to sign up for the ResKids Christmas pageant! Each year our ResKids (Pre-K* - 6th) come together for a fun program of games and activities that give them hands-on opportunities to discover that Christmas is really about God's great rescue story, and Jesus is the hero. Rehearsals are on Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 from 9:30am – 12:00pm. *must have turned 4 by 9/1/2018
All 4th - 6th grade students are invited to be a part of our Junior Crew who are assigned to a small group of 4-6 year olds to help lead them through rehearsals. (Junior Crew Leaders also participate in the pageant).
The program will culminate with the children presenting a joyful Christmas Pageant for all families at our 3pm Family Christmas Eve Service on December 24th.
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Cookie Walk 2018: Bakers needed!
Our 2018 Cookie Walk is around the corner! At the Cookie Walk, you can sample some delicious holiday treats AND you'll be supporting our service trip to Nogales, Mexico. All cookies and baked goods will be available on Sunday, December 16 after both the 9am and 11am services in the Fellowship hall. Grab a box, fill it up, and donate as you feel led. Questions? Email Brad Boucher.
Bakers are needed! If you are willing to contribute by baking your favorite family Christmas cookies or holidays treats to donate to the event, please sign up here.
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Opportunity to bless families this Christmas
Each year Church of the Resurrection adopts families from Sarah's Hope in Reisterstown as an opportunity to bless them with gifts and essentials during the Christmas season. We hope you will consider purchasing toys, clothes, and many more items to donate to these families this year. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary.
PLEASE DO NOT WRAP YOUR GIFT(S). All unwrapped donations are due by December 9. Donations can be placed in the appropriate box in the fellowship hall with the matching label. Your generous spirit is a blessing! Have questions: Email the church office.
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FaithWorks: At Jacob's Well Christmas Open House
 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. In December we will help host the Christmas Open House on Wednesday, December 19 from 12:00 – 5:00pm at 323 E 25th Street in Baltimore. Please make finger foods or desserts. The residents will drop in as they can – there will also be bags of gifts for them. Come celebrate their Christmas.
We need: Deviled eggs • Finger sandwiches • Cheese and crackers • Vegetables and dip • Macaroni salad • Fruit • Desserts – pies, cakes, cookies, etc. • Drinks
If you have questions or are interested in taking part, email Edie Townsend, call 443-621-3051 or sign up on the ResCommunity board.
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Men's Night Out: Christmas Dinner
The MNO annual Christmas dinner will be held on Friday, December 14 at 6:30pm in the Fellowship hall. Come on out for a night of great food, drink and fellowship – an event where it truly is the more the merrier! RSVP by emailing Terrell Meyer or call 410-935-3410. There is a recommended donation of $20 to help cover expenses, but please do not let that prevent you from attending.
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ResWomen's Christmas Gathering
Mark your calendars! The next women's quarterly gathering will be on Saturday, December 15th from 10:00 – 11:30am for a lovely holiday brunch. We invite all of the women at Resurrection to join us for a time of food and fellowship. Please note location change: we will be meeting in the Fellowship hall at church.
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Christmas Flower Sponsors and Memorials
We offer an opportunity for everyone to sponsor a poinsettia for a suggested donation of $25. With your donation, you can also memorialize or honor your loved ones, and their name(s) will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletins. You can also then take home one of the poinsettias after the 10:00pm service on Christmas Eve.
You can sign up for poinsettia(s) or a memorial donation using our online form OR by emailing the church office at office@resbalt.org or calling 410-560-0456. Payments can be made in the offering plate or by mailing your check with "Christmas Flowers" in the memo line. All payments and names for memorials or honorariums must be submitted by Monday, December 17.
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December 24 services
3:00pm – Children's Christmas Pageant with Communion
5:00pm – Christmas Eve service, with childcare, preschool class, and Kids' worship
8:00pm – Christmas Eve service
10:00pm – Christmas Eve service
December 25 service
10:00am – Christmas Day
*Please note: there will be no 6:00pm service on December 23 or 30.
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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! 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, December 2
9:00, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
Scripture Readings
Malachi 1:5-14
Psalm 95:6-11
Colossians 1:9-14
John 4:21-24
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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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