Announcements, Sept. 06, 2009

We welcome guests and newcomers to Resurrection. We hope you will join us, not only for this worship service, but also for the fellowship of coffee hour afterwards. Thank you to Lorna Rutty for providing coffee hour this morning.

The deadline for our newsletter is next Sun., Sept. 13. Please send articles to our editor, Deke Rothacker, at dekedeb@frontiernet.net.

On Sun., Sept. 13 we will celebrate Welcome Back Sunday with Sunday School registration and a potluck picnic. Sign-up on the bulletin board to bring your favorite dish.

As you know, over the past several months there has been a group of your fellow parishioners meeting on a regular basis searching for God's direction for our parish. The Compass Committee is now ready to initiate the next phase of the discernment process. On Sun., Sept. 13 during the 10 A.M. service, we will explain this next step and give everyone an opportunity for their voice to be heard when it comes to the direction God is calling us as a parish family. I can not stress enough how important it is for everyone to be included in this process – so please make plans to be in attendance.  – Fr. Mic

We need your help to make this year’s Silent Auction a success. Do you know someone who would like to donate a gift to be auctioned? If you frequent a particular restaurant or other place of business, consider asking the owner/manager if they would give a donation. If we all provided one quality item we would have a bounty of gifts for auction! So mark your calendars now  –  our Silent Auction and Dinner is on Fri., Oct. 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are on sale during coffee hour. Make sure to invite all friends and family to this fun event with great food and fellowship and the opportunity to bid on and win some great items for auction!

When was the last time you and your spouse had a date night? – Join us on Fri., Sept. 18 from 6 to 9:30 P.M.

Are you interested in learning how to naturally and effectively communicate your faith? Something exciting has happened at Resurrection this summer (one thing among many)! A group of us participated in a course called “Becoming a Contagious Christian”. The course is designed to help everyday Christians – like you and me – to confidently and effectively spread their faith to people they know by using their own personal, God-given style.If you are interested, please speak to Patti Anderson or Fr. Mic. Watch for details about times and dates (morning and/or evening sessions are possible).

The time for the Chili Cook-off has been changed to 6 P.M. on Sat., Sept. 19. Challenge Kathy Pagan for the coveted trophy! Invite friends and neighbors.

This Week:

Today, His Kidz Youth Group 4:30 P.M.
Tues., Parish Life Committee 7 P.M.
Wed., Holy Eucharist & Unction 7 P.M.
Wed., Nooma Bible study 8 P.M.

Looking Ahead:

Sun., Sept. 13, newsletter deadline
Sun., Sept. 13, Welcome Back Sunday, Potluck Picnic,Sunday School registration, and Compass Comm. presentation
Fri., Sept. 18, dinner and a movie for couples 6 to 9:30 P.M.
Sat., Sept. 19, Chili Cook-off 6 to 9 P.M.
Sun., Sept. 20, Sunday School begins 10 A.M.
Fri., Oct. 16, Silent Auction and Dinner 7 to 11 P.M.
Sat., Oct. 17, Blood drive 1 to 5 P.M.
Sun., Oct. 18, Interfaith Crop Walk 12 to 4 P.M.