PULSE OF THE PARISH
Entering In To The Final Week of Advent: Christmas Pageant
Erin Macdonald, our Children's Ministry Co-ordinator, invites you to join us for the Christmas Pageant being offered by our children and youth at the 10:30 a.m. service on this Sunday. Give a listen as Erin also asks you to consider how you can help invest in our children and youth.
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REMINDERS
For a full listing of events visit the calendar on our website>
"O, Night Divine" A Black Tie Event for Veterans
Friday, December 16, Hebron Hall
Volunteer Opportunities to help serve Veterans. To learn more and sign up>
Advent Midweek Eucharist
Wednesdays During Advent, Noon, The Nave
December 21
Men's Breakfast & Mission
Saturday, January 7, 9 AM, Hebron Hall RSVP
Vestry Nominations
Due January 15, 2023
Vestry Nomination Forms will be available in the Narthex and Hebron Hall. In addition, the form is available here to print at home>
Office Closed Dates
Monday, December 26 through Monday, January 2. Reopens noon on Tuesday, January 3.
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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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Sweeter Than Chocolate a Women's Bible Study of Psalm 119
Order your book now!
Study starts Tuesday January 17 at 9:15am
Reach out to Liz Albert for more details!
Sweeter Than Chocolate! Sweet Words and Real Solutions from God’s Book.
“How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth. “ Psalm 119:103
In six brief lessons you will journey through the Bible’s greatest Psalm devoted to the Word of God. Discover insights, practical wisdom and deep truths that will strengthen your walk and relationship with Jesus Christ. The flexible format offers grace for those who need a slower pace while offering challenge and volume for others who long to dive deeper into God’s sweet Word.
Order your workbook now from precept.org (800-763-8280) or Amazon:
Sweeter Than Chocolate: Study of Psalm 119 by Pam Gillaspie
Join us Tuesday January 17 at 9:15 a.m. in the children’s classroom downstairs in the Wesley Wing.
C.S. Lewis re Psalm 119: “….it is like embroidery done stitch by stitch…. for love of the subject.”
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We have many talented members at CCA, but did you know Santa and Mrs. Claus were among us? Steve Dantin, Whitefield Center Director and Deacon at CCA serving alongside The Dive.
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Mrs. Claus was none other than CCA newcomer, Miriam Fort . They enjoyed
participating along with The Dive in the Thunderbolt Christmas Parade earlier this month!
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MISSION
This encouraging update is from the Rev. Jerry and Stacy Kramer sent on December 8.
“Our annual CONSPIRACY to put Jesus BACK in Christmas is rolling! HUGE thanks to ALL who have given so far. We start food distribution next week for the refugee widows and orphans in the Middle East. And the wires for our three orphanages that serve 1,500+ orphans in East Africa go out next week. These kiddos will celebrate Christmas with a meal, new outfit, and small gifts.
Food distribution for hundreds and hundreds of widows in East Africa will be in the days just before Christmas. We'll be there on-site to help and can't wait. It is such a joyous occasion!
Right now we have 1,500 food baskets for refugee widows, orphans and the elderly sponsored. We need 1,500 more! These are $30 each. If we go over, there are three Christian refugee villages here in Iraq that really need help.
With the UN abruptly cutting off all assistance to the 1.1 million refugees here -- no food, winter gear, medical care, nothing -- the need is more urgent than ever.
Christmas is just a couple of weeks away! If you’re looking for new meaningful, and tax-deductible gift ideas, look no further!
Donate in honor of loved ones, friends, and colleagues. It's simple! Give the gift of life and hope!”
How to donate:
Online giving direct through Love for the Least>
or
Drop a check in the offering plate or make a donation on the church venmo @ccasav. Make sure to put Love for the Least in the memo line. Donations accepted through December 31.
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Healing Prayers Needed
Jessica Hughes, SAMS Missionary
Jessica Hughes is an Anglican priest from the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic who has been on mission in Uganda for more than ten years. She teaches and serves at Uganda Christian University and has worked with several CCA members on the mission field. She is a leader in the Department of Divinity and heads up the e-learning efforts at the University. Our church has helped to support Jessica financially and in prayer. Jessica is currently in the Washington DC area undergoing post-surgery treatment for a cancerous brain tumor. Please add Jessica's health and recovery to your prayers.
Jessica Hughes SAMS page>
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WORSHIP
Assisting in Worship
Schedule for those assisting in worship Read more>
Sunday Worship Schedule
- 8 AM, Holy Eucharist, Nave
- 9:15 AM*, 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
Wednesday Schedule During Advent
December 21
Noon Eucharist Service, Nave
Sundays in Advent
Sunday, December 18, Fourth Sunday in Advent
8 AM Holy Eucharist, 10:30 AM Christmas Pageant
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-17/ Psalm 24/Romans 1:1-7/Matthew 1:18-25
Christmas Schedule
Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve
6:30 PM, Seasonal Music & 7 PM, Holy Eucharist
Readings: Isaiah 9:1-7/Psalm 96/ Titus 2:11-14/ Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Sunday, December 25, Christmas Day
10:30 AM, Holy Eucharist
No Sunday School, No Nursery Provided
Readings: Isaiah 52:7-12/ Psalm 98/Hebrew1:1-12/John 1:1-18
Compline, 8 PM, Hebron Hall
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Much Thanks for The Beautiful Gift of Worship!
Thank you to our music ministry for such a special Lessons & Carols service this past Sunday.
This service was livestreamed and the video is available on our YouTube channel. Opening introductions by Fr. Craig begin at the 12:23 mark on the video.
YouTube>
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Christmas Offering
A special Christmas letter from the Rector and offering envelope went out this week. Special offering envelopes will also be available in the Christmas bulletins. Your participation is encouraged so that we may finish 2022 in a strong financial position.
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Year End Giving
Throiugh December 31
In order to qualify for tax-deductible charitable giving, all donations must be postmarked or hand delivered to the church office by Friday, December 31.
If the office is closed, please put your envelope through the letter slot in the door.
If you plan to make a stock donation, please do so before Christmas and notify Joan at jmalley@ccasav.org.
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Mere Anglicanism 2023
Telling a More Beautiful Story: Lessons from C.S. Lewis on Reaching a Fractured World
January 26 - 28, 2023
Mere Anglicanism is an event-oriented organization that provides the tools and resources to disciple, train, and educate lay and clergy leaders. They bring in thinkers and teachers who help people become informed, equipped leaders and who “take theology home with them.”
This January in Charleston, they will offer “Telling a More Beautiful Story: Lessons on Reaching a Fractured World”. A panel of world-class theologians and Lewis scholars will present lessons from Lewis’s life and works that can inform the telling of the Gospel story with beauty, truth, and goodness. Specific topics will include longing and the imagination, the importance of Scripture, friendship, lessons from the Narnia stories, and dealing with suffering.
Registration is now open. Several CCA members have already registered and Claudia Thomas is happy to give more information to anyone who may be interested.
Details and Registration>
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A Meaningful Add to Your Bookshelf
Are you looking for meaningful additions to your bookshelf?
Have you tried to find the ACNA 2019 Book of Common Prayer on Amazon with no luck?
Anglican House Publishers has what you are looking for. In addition to the BCP, they also have other publications to build out your library and/or gift someone special.
Purchase the Anglican Book of Common Prayer 2019 directly from Anglican House Publishers.The link below will take you to their website.
Available online >
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PRAYER
Mission Trips by CCA Members
e412 Ministries in Nepal
Pray for safe travel as Clark and Carol return to Savannah. They will be traveling on Friday and Saturday.
To learn more about Clark and Carol and E412 Ministries>
Praying Together
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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