HAPPY THANKSGIVING
A Thanksgiving Prayer
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love. We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for the loving care which surrounds us on every side. We thank you for setting us at tasks that demand our best efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments that satisfy and delight us. We thank you also for those disappointments and failures that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone. Above all, we thank you for your Son Jesus Christ; for the truth of his Word and the example of his life; for his steadfast obedience, by which he overcame temptation; for his dying, through which he conquered death; and for his rising to life again, in which we are raised to the life of your kingdom. Grant us the gift of your Spirit, that we may know Christ and make him known; and through him, at all times and in all places, may give thanks to you in all things. Amen.
ACNA Book of Common Prayer page 681
The image above is of the beautiful cornucopia on the altar given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Archibald Lovett Morris, Elizabeth Putnam & John Wright Carswell, Bernice Hart & Romeo Basil Morris, Cornelia Morris Haile, Elizabeth McMaster & Porter Wilkins Carswell, and Porter Wilkins Carswell, III
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PULSE OF THE PARISH
Greetings From Kenya
Fr. Craig sends greetings from Kenya along with The Rev. John Macdonald and Waqo Wario. He shares encouragement and needs from Kenya. To contribute to those suffering from the drought there and in desperate need, go to ARDF Drought Relief. Visit the Love for the Least website to help those in Northern Iraq and the Kurdistan Region along with Christians from Iran.
ARDF>
Love For the Least - Advent Conspiracy>
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REMINDERS
For a full listing of events visit the calendar on our website>
Picture Time
Every Sunday in November immediately after 8 & 10:30 AM services
More details below in Life Together
No Adult Sunday School this Sunday
Returns on Sunday, December 4, 9:15 AM
Advent Midweek Eucharist
Wednesdays During Advent, Noon, The Nave
November 30, December 7, 14 & 21
Men's Breakfast & Mission
Saturday, December 3, 9 AM, Hebron Hall RSVP
Women's Ministry: "Keep Calm & Advent On"
Sunday, December 4, 5 PM, The Whitefield Center
Family Advent Celebration
Wednesday, December 7, 5:30 PM, Hebron Hall
More details below in Life Together - RSVP by December 1
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CLERGY EMAIL
Need to reach one of our clergy?
Fr. Craig - cstephans@ccasav.org
Fr. Bryan -bbiba@ccasav.org
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CATECHESIS
Nuts & Bolts of Worship: Introduction to Anglican Liturgy
Tuesday, December 6, 6 PM, Hebron Hall
Do you ever wonder why do we do what we do in worship? Join Fr. Bryan for this special class on the history and theology of liturgical worship in the Anglican tradition. Class begins with light refreshments at 6 p.m. in Hebron Hall followed by interactive teaching in the Nave.
Adult Sunday School During Advent
Sundays, 9:15 AM, Hebron Hall
- November 27 - No Sunday School
- December 4 - Teaching on Isaiah Readings
- December 11 - Teaching on Isaiah Readings
- December 18 - Teaching on Isaiah Readings
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LIFE TOGETHER
Floors Are Being Waxed!
Friday, December 2 - Saturday, December 3.
Good news from Tony Cela, early Friday, December 2nd, a floor crew will be arriving to strip and wax the floors from the office/ reception hallway through Hebron Hall to the restrooms and stairs. Early on Saturday morning, December 3rd, they will move to the downstairs in the Wesley Wing.
Please make sure to plan any activities around these days and times! Thanks in advance.
If you have any questions contact the office.
Time is running out...
Quick Photography Sessions in the Nave Every Sunday in November!
9:15 - 10 AM & Noon - 1:30 PM- Meet Valerie in front of the Altar
As we transition to a new database, we would love the opportunity to get a quick picture of EACH family/person in our congregation. Plan to either arrive early or stay late to get a quick shot taken. We will do our best to make this as fun and quick as possible! Our goal is to have full participation from the congregation, so please make plans to be photo ready…but do not stress, God made you beautiful!!! However, showering before church is always a nice goal ;)
Sunday Hospitality: Bring your extras!
Hospitality Plans for Sunday, November 27
Offered after both 8 & 10:30 AM services
I don’t know about you, but after Thanksgiving I am not super excited about eating the leftovers in the fridge at our house. However, eating someone else’s tasty leftovers is a new and exciting adventure! Please make plans to bring your savory and/or sweet leftovers to share with the congregation during hospitality in Hebron Hall. Small cards will be provided, so everyone can let us know about the item you are sharing at the tables. Reach out to Valerie Hanks with any questions.
Please join us for an Advent Celebration with special guests: Saint Nicholas of Myra and Saint Lucy of Syracuse! They will share about their lives and ministry. This will be a fun event for young and old alike!
Families bring a side, a salad, or a dessert based on the first letter of your last name
- Last name A-H: Side dish
- Last name I-P: Salad
- Last name Q-Z: Dessert
RSVP with Erin Macdonald by December 1 to ensure we have enough food!
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MISSION
Whitefield Center & Urban Hope Fundraiser
Notecards featuring the art of the Urban Hope Summer Campers
Available in Hebron Hall after morning services.
$30 for boxed set of 15 cards with envelopes
2023 Stewardship Campaign Update
We are making very good progress on our 2023 pledges but still need to hear from about 20 people. Members of the Finance Committee will begin to reach out by phone to those who haven’t responded by December 4th. If you have any questions, please contact Joan, our Financial Administrator, at jmalley@ccasav.org
TIA: This is Africa
Cathy Clevenger Newsletter from November
Cathy Clevenger has an email that she sends out updating about her new life in Uganda. The attached file has a pdf of her newsletter. Learn about Cathy's observations and testimony of how God is working in Uganda.
Newsletter
Cathy Clevenger's SAMS missionary page
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WORSHIP
Sunday
November 27, First Sunday in Advent
Assisting in Worship
Schedule for those assisting in worship Read more>
Worship Schedule
- 8 AM, Holy Eucharist, Nave
- NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
- 9:15 AM*, Catechesis Course, The Gathering Place
- 10:30 AM*^, Holy Eucharist with Baptism, Nave
- 8 PM^, Compline
* Nursery provided for infants through 4 years old.
^ Service Live streamed via YouTube
Readings
Isaiah 2:1-5/Psalm 122/Romans 13:8-14/Matthew 24:29-44
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PRAYER
There are several opportunities at CCA for those interested in praying together - for our world, for our nation, for our neighborhood and for our church.
- Intercessory Prayer: Fridays noon - 1 p.m. at the Whitefield Center organized by Linda Savage
- Prayer Group: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 9:30.a.m. organized by Tom Kennedy
- Gulf Atlantic Diocese Prayer Cycle
All are welcome to attend!
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