There will be no bible study for the month of February.
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Donegan Hall, 7 – 8 p.m. Thursday. Jeremiah 1: 4-10 PSALM 71 I Corinthians 13: 1-13 Luke 4: 21-30 Lessons and Readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page. We have all seen the devastation done in Haiti. This message from our Bishop best reflects our thoughts and prayers. If you would like to make a contribution, the Bishop’s recommendations are below. You may send donations direct or place them in the collection plate and we will send them out. Special Offering envelopes [...] Mount St. Alphonsus, located in the Hudson Valley in New York State, and one of the largest retreat centers in the world, announces its upcoming programs: Taizé Prayer: Thursday, February 4, 2010. 7:30pm. Simple chants made glorious with harmonies sung by the Mount’s choir, in candlelight only. Donations accepted. Married Couples Retreat: Theme: “Marriage [...] Please note that all contributions received in the office by December 31st will be included on your final 2009 giving statement. According to IRS rules, a contribution received January 1st or later, even though it is dated 2009, must be considered a contribution in the year 2010. Final 2009 Giving Statements will be mailed [...] Please help us to reach our goal on pledging for 2010. Our goal is to extend our pledge families to 150. Remember the readings from Mark, no amount is too small. Please participate. Pledge Update # Pledges for calendar year 2009 # Pledges for calendar year 2010 Pledged $1-$104 2 2 [...] Nehemiah 8 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 PSALM 19 I Corinthians 12: 12-31a Luke 4: 14-21 Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page. The annual meeting will be held next Sunday, January 24th after the 10:00 service. Bring a covered dish to share, hear the State of the Church reports, vote for vestry members, and enjoy fellowship. Who May Vote at Messiah? All persons from 18 years of age, who have been baptized and have been regular [...] On Saturday, February 6, Christina Hirsch, Josette Lee and Pam Wright are offering an intergenerational valentine making workshop from 2–4 pm in the parish hall. We have four or five models for making one-of-a-kind valentines including a pop-up and a “flag book.” We’ll provide all materials, but bring interesting papers or “doo-dads” you’d like [...] The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Presents: Scenes from Uncle Victor By Rosary Hartel O’Neill Directed by Mike Donahue Published by Samuel French, Inc. Barret O'Brien as Uncle Victor Inspired by Anton Chekhov’s Russian play, Uncle Vanya, Rosary takes the structure and some characters and places them on [...] The Church of the Messiah is rich with opportunities for participation in a wide range of activities. As is the case in a lot of organizations, many of these activities have become dependent on the work of only a few people. This situation raises questions about the sustainability and possibilities for growth of these [...] Isaiah 62: 1-5 I Corinthians 12: 1-11 John 2: 1-11 PSALM 35 v. 5-10 Lessons and Readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page. Please note that all contributions received in the office by December 31st will be included on your final 2009 giving statement. According to IRS rules, a contribution received January 1st or later, even though it is dated 2009, must be considered a contribution in the year 2010. Final 2009 Giving Statements will be mailed [...] We have received 35 applications and a number of inquiries from across the United States and even beyond. We anticipate beginning visitations and interviewing for the rector’s position in mid-February. The Outreach Committee will meet after the Annual Meeting next Sunday, January 24th to review applications for outreach funds. If you haven’t yet made an application, there are some in the narthex. Any questions, call Pam Wright at 266-4381. Pledge Update # Pledges for calendar year 2009 # Pledges for calendar year 2010 Pledged $1-$104 2 3 Pledged $105-$520 32 20 Pledged $521-$780 15 12 Pledged $781-$1040 18 13 Pledged $1041-$1300 14 11 Pledged $1301-$2000 7 11 Pledged $2001-$4000 [...] We have all seen the devastation done in Haiti. This message from our Bishop best reflects our thoughts and prayers. Here at Messiah, we believe the best and most efficient way to get help to Haiti is through the Episcopal Relief and Development. If you would like to make a contribution, the Bishop’s recommendations [...] Isaiah 43: 1-7 PSALM 29 Acts 8: 14-17 Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on the Lectionary Page. There is a basket in the Parish Hall with copies of the list of needs from the Food Pantry. Please take a copy so that you have it when you go shopping. Perhaps you could pick up an item or two or three. The list will be updated periodically and copies placed in this basket. Please note that all contributions received in the office by December 31st will be included on your final 2009 giving statement. According to IRS rules, a contribution received January 1st or later, even though it is dated 2009, must be considered a contribution in the year 2010. Final 2009 Giving Statements will be mailed [...] The Parish Profile is available online on our web site at www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org. The profile describes our church, who we are, where we want to be, and perhaps most importantly, what we are looking for in a new rector. It is the “want ad” that introduces our parish to “candidates.” The profile was based on [...] There are 210 parishes in the New York Diocese and we are number 51 in income. By this measure we are a wealthy church, and yet our operating budget historically runs in the red. This year we have a balanced budget for the first time in more than 25 years, due to having a [...] The Outreach Committee will meet after the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 24th to review applications for outreach funds. If you haven’t yet made an application, there are some in the narthex. Any questions, call Pam Wright at 266-4381. We will be having a pot luck luncheon at the annual meeting which will follow the 10:00 o’clock service, this Sunday, January 24th. Kris Perry, who heads the Messiah search committee, will report on the search process. In addition, Francois Weigel will present the annual budget. There will be an election of new vestry. [...] This Sunday marks the beginning of the annual observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). This flu season has presented our community with a unique challenge to fight a new type of influenza — the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. Influenza is a serious disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between [...] Would you or your friends be interested in becoming a host family to a delightful 17-year-old girl from Thailand next school year? Her name is Too. She understands English well but lacks the practice of the spoken word. She would love to go to high school here and spend time with an American family [...] The Third Thursday Luncheon for the month of January will be held on January 21st, and will benefit the Rhinebeck Neighborhood Center—a day rehabilitation center for special needs adults. If you can help at the luncheon, or provide a dessert, please contact Christina Hirsch at 876-7802. Please note that all contributions received in the office by December 31st will be included on your final 2009 giving statement. According to IRS rules, a contribution received January 1st or later, even though it is dated 2009, must be considered a contribution in th |
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