the Apostle The Rev Jim Papile will return as our Guest

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1 the Apostle newsletter of Grace Episcopal Church and Christ the King Lutheran 105 S Madison Street Whiteville NC December 2017 This is our updated Prayer list. If you have any additions or deletions, please contact Kay Horne. PARISHIONERS: Jack Babb, Elsie Campbell, Trudy Glass, Alice Murphey, Seth and Shirley Jo Smith, Family of Janis King FAMILY: Brenda Batchelor, Debbie Harrelson, Ted Marzullo, Angie Moss, Bill Ray, Wendy Rhodes, Ruthann Smith, Shep Wagoner FRIENDS: Kamila Blessing, Buzz Canup, Victoria Harrelson, Peggy Hinson, Kay Huggins, Ayven Lennon, Dorothy Rudd, Ginger Scott, Rhonda Scott, Kenneth Smith The Rev Jim Papile will Celebrant on December 24. This will be our Christmas Service. We will sing carols and end advent on a joyous note. After the service, please stay for refreshments and fellowship before you return home to prepare for your family celebrations. The Rev Kamila Blessing will Celebrant on December 31, for Lessons and Carols. The Rev Lowe Davis will Celebrant on December 3 and 17. The Rev Matt Ernst will Celebrant December 10. acknowledging grief during the holiday season On Tuesday evening, December 5, at 6:00 o clock there will be a Service of Lights at the Arts Council building on South Madison Street in Whiteville. This community event will bring people together from various religious traditions in recognition that life s passages: death, divorce, loss of job, home, and other deprivations, have a profound effect on our lives and makes what for many is a time a joy, a difficult time. The emphasis of the service will remind us that we are not alone, nor is our experience unique, but we are supported by God s love and faithfulness as well as the friendships we share with others.

2 Time for personal reflection will be afforded within the music and prayers led by members of the community. The sense of individual loss(es) and need is acknowledged but is framed in terms of hope and faith. The service is coordinated by a team focused on Reimagining Health Care with emphasis on mental health. Patricia Ray is leading the team. There are 2 single mothers. Sizes were not provided but it was suggested that if we wished to give them gifts we do food cards, gift cards and items such as toiletries, scarves, socks, throws or other home items. We also continue to provide 2 liter sodas and paper products to the ANGEL HOUSE HOSPICE CARE CENTER, and detergent, Lysol cleaner, and FoodLion cards for FAMILIES FIRST. Our pantry will be open on DECEMBER 11. Just because we only open 1 day a month doesn t mean that our needs are less. Please remember we particularly need cleaning supplies, personal toiletries, meats and fruit. Staple items like flour, sugar, coffee, and corn meal are also in demand. As the holidays approach know that, with our help, Grace Church will be helping others. CHRISTMAS FAMILY, GRACE FAMILY NIGHT Our family will be helping other families have a happy holiday this year. These children recommended by Families First, who will deliver the gifts to them. Toys and clothes should be new items, and will be bagged at Church. We will be doing this on December 13, Grace Family Night. Bring bags, ribbon, and tissue paper. Bring cookies or other goodies for an exchange, and sandwich fixin s will be provided, with some seasonal music in the background. It should be a fun night! Below is the information about the children. #11 Girl age 11 shirt junior medium, pants junior size 3, shoes 9.5 women, likes toiletries, make up, jewelry, and perfume #12 Girl age 11 shirt junior large, pants junior size 14, shoes 9.5 women, likes toiletries; make up, jewelry, and perfume #13 Girl age 5 clothes size 6, would like baby doll, Barbie, and all things Princess #14 Girl age 3 clothes size 3T, would like dolls, an age appropriate bike, toys that play music #15 Boy age 1 clothes size 24 months, diapers size 5, age appropriate toys, would like something to ride on #16 Boy age 10 months clothes 18 months, diapers size 4, age appropriate toys There is an Amy Strickland painting now gracing our Parish hall. It is called Bridge of Hope. Amy said it started as a painting of the stained glass window above the altar, but as she applied the paint this picture developed. The painting could be seen as a response to the chaos in the world today. THANKS for sharing your gifts, Amy! The minutes for the last meeting are posted on the bulletin board. Our next Vestry meeting will be Dec 12 at 6:30pm.

3 OUR NOVEMBER STEWARDSHP DATE ATTENDANCE OFFERING SPECIAL GIFTS 11/05/17 36 $ 5, Families First $ /12/17 27 $ Help Mission $ /19/17 25 $ Food Pantry $ /26/17 20 $ Matthew 25 $ UTO $ Total $ 6, Total $ 1, Our weekly Ministry needs $ 5, Budget needs YTD $ 61, are $ 1, $ 1, Over YTD $ 67, SERVICE SCHEDULE December and the first Sunday in January Day/Service Crucifer/Acolyte Lectors Usher/Greeter Altar Guild Fellowship Vestry December 3 Lynn C VOLUNTEER Bill H Advent 1 Donna T Ray T VOLUNTEER Dulcie B NEEDED Connie G Donna T The Rev Lowe Davis Dec 10 same as Hillie H Ruth G Advent 2 Kay H Kay H Willie W above Susan W The Rev Matt Ernst Jacqui L Dec 17 Margaret P Paula B Hillie H Advent 4 Lisa R Connie G Kevin S Susan Wood Lisa R HE I Lisa R The Rev Lowe Davis Dec 24 same as Lisa R Paula B CHRISTMAS SERVICE John D Susan D Willie W above Bill H HE II The Rev Jim Papile Jacqui L Dec 31 Susan D Jamie F Connie G Christmas 2 Lisa R Lisa R John D Avis H Ruth G Kay H The Rev Kamila Blessing January 7 same as VOLUNTEER Bill H Day after Epiphany Donna T Donna T Bill H above NEEDED Donna T Ray T IF YOU CANNOT SERVE YOUR SCHEDULED TIME, THANKS FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT (and letting Connie know- so she can adjust our service bulletin).

4 DECEMBER 2017 Sun Lectionary Readings, Year B and Daily Office Year Two Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Jesse Tree 3 I Advent 10:30 HE II Inspect Bldg- Paula 10 2 Advent 10:30 Lutheran HC Inspect Bldg- Paula 4 V. Mail/Mai - Connie 11 9:00 AM Pantry Bill & Kay 7:30 Compassionate Friends Meeting V. Mail/Mail-Connie 5 6 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Tim 12 6:30 PM Vestry Mtg 13 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Connie LBW Compile Grace Family Night Advent 10:30 HE I Inspect Bldg- Connie 18 V. Mail/Mail - Paula :00 PM 6:00 PM Ruth 21 Saint Thomas The Apostle Chrismon Tree 24 4 Advent 10:30 HE II Inspect Bldg- Connie 31 1 Christmas 10:30 Lessons and Carols Inspect Bldg- Bill H 25 Christmas Day No Service V. Mail/Mail - Ruth 26 Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr V. Mail/Mail - Paula 27 Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Shirley Jo 28 The Holy Innocents FF & LCFH Holly Shelley Fellowship Supplies Elsie V Mail/Mail Pantry Volunteers Inspect Bldg Fellowship Supplies

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