ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 24 August 2008
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Don't leave your bulletins in the pews; instead, recycle your bulletins in the basket in the Narthex.
In the months of August and early September, different members of our parish will be hosting neighborhood gatherings. There will be nine of these gatherings in different areas. We hope each member of the parish will be able to attend one of these gatherings. The ideal is to attend the one that is in your area. This way you will be able to get to know the people who live nearby. If you cannot make the date of your neighborhood gathering because of a conflict, please attend another one where the date is more convenient.
You will receive an invitation for the closest gathering to you. RSVP's are important so our hosts know how to plan. We hope this will be an opportunity for people to get to know each other better as well as a chance to discuss our hopes and dreams for the future of Ascension.
Next Sunday is a fifth Sunday which our Liturgy commission has designated as a creative worship opportunity. We will offer a Taizé service with the Eucharist at the 10:00 service.
U2Eucharist Wednesday August 27th at 7:30 pm This is a contemporary service using the music of U2. The band began as a Christian band and even their newer stuff has some pretty significant Christian themes. Both Charles Porter and Conor Alexander will be leading the music. This liturgy was developed by an Episcopal priest. The liturgy is pretty close to the prayer book. This is not a “rock mass.” We are not trying to be something that the Episcopal Church is not. The integrity of the liturgy is maintained. If you do not know U2, or are not convinced their music is Christian, please look at this link on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emQvBUSQnY8&NR=1
Bible Study continues Wednesday, August 27th at 6:15 pm. There are 2 more weeks of Bible study. We are on chapter 6 right now. Please do not worry if you have missed a couple of classes. You are always welcome!
Christian Education Sunday School: We need two doorkeepers for the Sunday School this year. If you can help out, please let Lynn Farlin or Susan Meredith know. Don't forget to register for Sunday School. Forms are in the Narthex.
Outreach news: The Outreach Commission is collecting school supplies for the Mission of the Holy Spirit. There is a box for donations in the Narthex. The most needed supply for the Mission this year is backpacks. Donations will be taken to the Mission on Sept. 2nd.
Ascension's 105th Centennial Celebration
May 21, 2009 Ascension Day Fish Fry
May 22, 2009 Wine and Cheese Reception
May 23, 2009 Fashion Show by Lili's of Ghent
May 24, 2009 Celebration Eucharist (one service) using the 1892 Book of Common Prayer and Reception
The first meeting of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension was Evening Prayer held at the home of Mr. Samuel M. Simpson in Park Place on Williams Ave. and 27th Street.
We welcome back Wendy Young this Sunday as our organist while Frank takes his vacation. Welcome!
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Cursillo concurrent weekend: October 30-November 2. What is like a men's weekend, yet not; like a women's weekend, and yet not; and like a co-ed weekend, yet not? The men and women have separate halls for discussion, summaries, and skits. The speakers will be of the same gender as the group they are serving. On the other hand, everyone will be together for worship, meals, one talk a day, and other events as they occur. The team is co-ed. Think you might like to be involved? Ask an Ascension Cursillista or talk with David. Deadline to register is October 1. More info on the Cursillo bulletin board in the hallway.
Education for Ministry (EFM) is a four year program covering the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. EFM is being offered as a day time class on Friday mornings at Westminster Canterbury, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach. Ann B. Hamill Smith is the mentor. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to meet once a week as we deepen our faith and learn more about our Christian heritage. Please contact Ann for further details at 496-1487 as soon as possible if interested in joining this EFM group. Classes start Sept. 5th 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Tri-diocesan Fall Camp at Shrinemont will be October 27-30. It is sponsored by the Diocese of Virginia Committee on Aging. Brochures and a poster are on the bulletin board.
Interested in Serving Our Diocese? The deadline for nominations for election at the
February 2009 Annual Diocesan Council is Friday, October 17, 2008. Candidates are being sought as follows:
One layperson and one clergy for Standing Committee
Two laypersons and two clergy for Ecclesiastical Court
One layperson as Deputy to Provincial Synod
If you are interested in serving, please let David or Samantha know
The Center for Prayer and Spiritual Growth is offering a weekend workshop of contemplative practice "praying with justice as a way of life" led by Rose Mary Dougherty, Senior Fellow for Spiritual Guidance at Shalem Institute. It will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk on September 26-28. Brochures are on the bulletin board.
LOOKING AHEAD--FAITH INCLUSION NETWORK: Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 25, 2008, from 10:00am-12:30pm (Lunch will be provided) at Tabernacle Church of Norfolk; 7000 Granby St. Norfolk, 23505. Please RSVP to Karen Jackson or or Susan Hilton at at your earliest convenience. See the poster on the bulletin board.
Please sign the white board in the Narthex if you plan to go to the Walk About at Galilee.
***************************************************************************************************************Please pray for those who are ill or in distress: Justin Bryant, Tina Coleman, Virginia Conrad, Pat Davis, Bob Johnston, Buddy Knighton, Kim Madson, Cecelia Osteen, Brit Smith, and Nancy Whitman.
Please pray for those who are celebrating their birthdays this week: Libby Trampenau, Drew Barnhart, Mitzi Van Horn, Erynn Daniels, Matt Kane, Lynn Farlin, Richard Booker, Gertrude Batts, Nancy Whitman, and Marquis Evans.
Please pray for our deployed military personnel and their families: Kevin Frank, Dan Lucero, and Brandon Seabolt.
Please pray for those celebrating their anniversaries: Chester & Nancy Long and David & Patricia Strasfeld
Please pray for those who have died: Scotty Payne (George Payne's mother); Charles Miller (Don Miller's brother)
Please pray for our seminarian Les Ferguson in his theological studies and his wife Kathy.
Calendar for August 24-August 31, 2008
Sunday 24 Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:00 am
Orlando neighborhood meeting 3:00 pm
Munford neighborhood meeting 7:15 pm
Monday 25 Food Pantry 9:30 am
Rutherford neighborhood meeting 7:15 pm
Tuesday 26 Food Pantry 9:30 am
Empower Hampton Roads Ldrship Mtg. 10:00 am
Thompson neighborhood meeting 7:15 pm
Wednesday 27 Food Pantry 9:30 am
Bible Study 6:15 pm
Worship on Wednesday 7:30 pm
Thursday 28 Food Pantry 9:30 am
Westminster Canterbury 11:15 am
Long neighborhood meeting 7:15 pm
Sunday 31 Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:00 am
Creative Liturgy--Taizé & HE 10:00 am
Monday September 1 Labor Day//Office Closed