Loading...Appalachian Alliance News Letter March 21st, 2022
Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Theology on Tap Tuesday, Mar. 29, 7:00 pm
Theology on Tap meets at Fishtales in Norton.
SYE: Black in Appalachia
This year's Spring Youth Event (SYE) is a pilgrimage to trace the roots of black history in the Appalachian Mountains from April 1-3. Registration is open for middle and high schoolers to participate in this memorable weekend. We are excited to offer this special pilgrimage experience that is tailored to our youth. A tentative itinerary is available here.
Read more and register: https://conta.cc/3HNINTl
The Practice of Prayer Recording & Upcoming Speakers
A recording from the first session in the Practice of Prayer Series is now available here. If you are unable to attend all sessions in the series, feel free to pick and choose which weeks to participate in as attendance at every session is not required.
Upcoming Guest Speakers
Mar. 16 - The Rev. Katherine Kanto Doyle
Mar. 23 - Martha Burford
Mar. 30 - The Rev. Anne Grizzle
Apr. 6 - Bishop Mark Bourlakas
Read more & register: https://conta.cc/3HrmZ0C
*Evangelism Matters: Digital Resources for Evangelism Discernment & Ministry
The Evangelism Matters audio conference and zoom webinars are now available for everyone to listen to and share. Hear from a wide variety of Episcopal Church clergy and lay leaders share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of evangelism. Worth a listen for any size parish leader!
Read more: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/evangelism-matters/
Summer Mission Trips
Registration for our two youth mission trips is now open. Join us for a week of service and fellowship this summer at Grace House on the Mountain. The middle school trip is from June 19-25 and the high school trip is from June 26-July 1. Save the dates and sign up soon. Registration is limited!
Middle School Registration: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/ks07ztn13dr1b1/
High School Registration: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/k128eyq60ok0t50/
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $3,000
Jail Ministry $100
Tazewell Ministerial $200
Bluefield Union Mission $300
St. Jude $0
St Nicholas fund $0
ERD $0
Wise County Food Bank $0
MEOC Fuel Fund $0
Misc. Outreach $0
Neighbors Aid $0
UTO $0
Curate Discretionary Fund $4,525
Binns-Counts Community Center $0
Family Crisis Support $0
Grace House $0
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $300
Boy’s Home $0
information will be updated at the end of each month
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: April 20th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks: April 3rd at 6:15 pm
Christ Church: March 23rd at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: April 17th at 10 am.
Office Hours and classes:
St. Marks:
Office Hours: March 22nd and 23rd 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on The Synoptic Gospels takes place on March 22nd at 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: March 29th and 30th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class on The Synoptic Gospels takes place on March 29th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: April 5th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class will start back in Eastertide.
All Saints:
Office Hours: April 12th and 13th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class will start back in Eastertide.
Sunday Service information:
March 27th, I will be at Christ Church for a 10 am service and All Saints for a 5 pm service.
April 3rd, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Marks for a 5 pm service.
April 10th, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Marks for a 5 pm service.
April 17th, I will be at All Saints for an 11:15 am service and Christ Church for a 4 pm service.
April 24th, I will be at Christ Church for a 10 am service and All Saints for a 5 pm service.
Special Services
Maundy Thursday, April 14th, I will be at St Mark's for an Alliance Maundy Thursday service at 6 pm.
Good Friday, April 15th, I will be at St Mark's for an Alliance Maundy Thursday service at 6 pm.
Easter Vigil, April 16th, I will be at Stras for an Alliance Easter Vigil service at 8 pm.
St Mark, April 26th, St Mark’s
Nativity of John the Baptist, June 24th, All Saints
St. Luke, October 18th, All Saints
All Saints Day, November 1st, All Saints
St. Mathew, September 21st, Stras
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers for Sunday Services:
Sunday, March 27th
Color: Purple
First Reading: Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm: 32
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, April 3rd
Color: Purple
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm: 126
Second Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14
Gospel: John 12:1-8
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, April 10th
The Liturgy of the Palms
Gospel: Luke 19:28-40
Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
The Liturgy of the Word
Color: Red
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm: 31:9-16
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel: Luke 23:1-49
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, April 17th
Color: White
First Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm: 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, April 24th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 5:27-32
Psalm: 150
Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Prayers of the People: Form III
Special Services for the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Maundy Thursday, April 14th
Color: Red
First Reading: Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
Psalm: 116:1, 10-17
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Prayers of the People: Form III
Good Friday, April 15th
Color: Red
First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm: 22
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:16-25
Gospel: John 18:1-19:42
Prayers of the People: Form III
Easter Vigil, April 16th
Color: White
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