Archive for November, 2009
What is Advent?
What is Advent?
Written By Tom Ehrich
The word “advent” means “coming.” As the first season of the church year, Advent marks the coming of Jesus, both his first coming in the Incarnation and his second coming at the fulfillment of God’s purpose. The Gospel readings for Advent focus on John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus’ [...]
Vestry Reading: Food For Thought
Maintenance and mission, or,
What are we doing here?
By Kathleen Staudt
I have been teaching for years about the ministry of the laity, resonating with Verna Dozier’s writing about “the Church, the people of God” as opposed to “the Church, the Institution.” I have explored with people the implications of our baptismal covenant and more recently reflected [...]
Light Up A Life Candlelight Memorial Service
Monday 12/7/09 @ 6:00pm
Nathan Adelson Hospice: Light Up A Life Candlelight Memorial Service
Will be held at the Desert Greens Clubhouse @ 631 W. Wilson Rd, Pahrump
Please call Rev. Julie Platson @ 751-5642 for more info
Chocolate Buffet NCC
Wednesday 12/16 @ 2:00pm
Holiday Chocolate Buffet at the Nye Communities Coalition Office
1 Epiphany – The Baptism of the Lord
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy [...]
Poverty Task Force Meeting
12/9/09 @ 11:30am
Poverty Task Force Meeting
@ Oasis Outreach Center
Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Eve Services
5:00pm and 11:00pm
Advent Service and Music Study
Advent Eucharist Service
Wednesdays @ Noon (12/2; 12/9; 12/16; 12/23)
Eucharist @ Noon followed by reflection and discussion on Advent and Christmas Hymns
Advent Service and Music Study
Advent Eucharist Service
Wednesdays @ Noon (12/2; 12/9; 12/16; 12/23)
Eucharist @ Noon followed by reflection and discussion on Advent and Christmas Hymns
Advent Service and Music Study
Advent Eucharist Service
Wednesdays @ Noon (12/2; 12/9; 12/16; 12/23)
Eucharist @ Noon followed by reflection and discussion on Advent and Christmas Hymns
