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March 29th, 2021
*This is a reminder that we are offering two Safeguarding trainings next month via Zoom. We had a great response to our offerings in February and are excited to offer you these spring training opportunities. These are the final Safeguarding trainings we will offer until the fall.
Safeguarding God's Children Training Saturday, April 17
9:30 am to 12-noon REGISTER HERE
Safeguarding God's People Training Saturday, April 24
9:30 am to 12-noon REGISTER HERE
*Grace House workday on Saturday, April 24th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm and Spring Convocation Meeting.
*All Saints will have a soloist on Easter Sunday. Ryan Wardell will be singing at All Saints on Easter Sunday, April 4th.
- “ Parish administrators day” This day is intended to serve as an orientation to diocesan procedures and resources, as well as a networking opportunity for parish administrators and diocesan staff. Parish administrators, parish secretaries, and office managers (volunteer or staff, full-time or part-time) are invited to attend, whether new or experienced in their role. (CTRL+CLICK to follow link and register) (
Parish Administrators Day Form
*Grace House is looking to interview Alliance members on what Grace House means to them. If you are interested in taking part in this interview and expressing what Grace House means to the area, please let me know.
*No Evening Prayer this week.
*Mountain Empire
Older Citizens, Inc.
PO Box 888
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 Phone: (276) 523-4202 www.meoc.org
We hope you will consider taking part in HEARTWARMING SUNDAY on February 14 to help keep an older person warm during the cold months. By participating in the event, area churches provide a much-needed boost to Mountain Empire Older Citizens' Emergency Fuel Fund for the Elderly. The information will be attached to the weekly update email.
*individual and group Zoom meetings are now available; please contact me for a date and time.
*Boys Home of Virginia Donations can be mailed to Boys Home of Virginia, 414 Boys Home Rd. Covington, VA 24426 or through our website at www.give2boyshome.org
*The next virtual service will be recorded on Wednesday, March 31th at 11 am at Christ Church
*If you would like to share your pictures of your parish for use in the virtual service, please send them to Mark Cooperstine at markcooperstein@gmail.com
The work of the Spirit, God's plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $4,800
Jail Ministry $100
Tazewell Ministerial $200
Bluefield Union Mission $300
St. Jude $100
St Nicholas fund $100
ERD $300
Wise County Food Bank $125
MEOC Fuel Fund $100 (400*)
Misc. Outreach $100
Neighbors Aid $200 (400*)
UTO $300
Curate Discretionary Fund $1,350
Binns-Counts Community Center $500 (550*) ($1250#)
Scott County Minis. Assn $125
First United Methodist of PG $125
Family Crisis Support $125
information will be updated at the end of each month
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Senior Wardens
2020 CPA Audit Exemption Request - Due April 1, 2021
2022 Certificate of Election for Delegates & Alternates to Diocesan Convention - Due March 31, 2021
Vestry Meetings
Stras Memorial: April 18th, 10:00 am
All Saints: April 21st at 6:00 pm by zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87329822631
St. Marks:
Christ Church: April 21st at 6:30 pm by zoom
Office Hours and classes:
Christ Church:
Office Hours: March 30th and 31st from 12:00 to 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Bible Study covering the 8th and 9th Chapters of Mark's Gospel is postponed until after Lent.
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: April 6th and 7th from 12 pm to 4:00 on the 6th and 9 am -12 pm on the 7th or by appointment.
Bible Study covering the 8th and 9th Chapters of Mark's Gospel will be on April 6th at 7 pm in Hunter House.
All Saints:
Office Hours: April 13th and 14th from 12:00 to 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Bible Study covering the 8th and 9th Chapters of Mark's Gospel will be on April 13th at 7 pm in Parish Hall
St. Marks:
Office Hours: March 23th and 24th from 12:00 to 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Bible Study covering the 8th and 9th Chapters of Mark's Gospel is postponed until after Lent.
Service information:
Maundy Thursday, April 1st, at noon (Zoom Service link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82846933922 )
Good Friday, April 2nd, at noon (Zoom Service link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86810238653 )
Easter Sunday, April 4th, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Mark’s at 5 pm.
Sunday, April 11th, I will be at All Saints at 11:15 am and Christ Church at 5 pm
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Maundy Thursday, April 1st, at noon (Zoom Service)
Color: Red
First Reading: Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm: 116: 1-2,12-19
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Good Friday, April 2nd, at noon (Zoom Service)
Color:
First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42
Rite II Prayer D throughout Eastertide
Easter Sunday, April 4th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel: John 20:1-18
Sunday, April 11th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35
Psalm: 133
Second Reading: 1 John 1:1-2:2
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Sunday, April 18th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 3:12-19
Psalm: 4
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7
Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
Sunday, April 25th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 4:5-12
Psalm: 23
Second Reading: 1 John 3:16-24
Gospel: John 10:11-18
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Cell # 276-235-5230
