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Jesus’ way of discipling us is to recruit us to follow him in the actual doing of ministry. In Luke’s Gospel (10 – 19) “multi-cultural and syncretistic” Samaria was the original “classroom” setting for Jesus’ instruction of how to follow him. This is the ground we are traveling this fall as we prepare ourselves for the mission God has given us for 2014 and beyond. —Rev. Tory Baucum, Rector
NOV 10 – 17, 2013
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Also In This Issue:
Thoughts On Giving Compiled by Garth Wilson“We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers.” —Seneca (4 B.C.–A.D. 65).
“The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.” —William Dean Howells (1837–1920).
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International Thanksgiving Dinner . . 2
Signs of Love Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Family Ministry Advent Event . . . . . . . . 3
Vestry Vacancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supporting Those Who Serve . . . . . . 3
Steve Temme Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thanksgiving Bags of Blessing!Bag Distribution: Sun(s), Nov 10 + 17 Bag Collection: Sun, Nov 24
As has been our Thanksgiving tradition for a number of years, Truro will be collecting needed items to support Local Outreach Ministries. This year, we will support: The Lamb Center, Love the World Fellowship, Sanctity of Life, Bethany House, Bethany Christian Services, The Hope Clinic, and FISH.
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Thanksgiving Hosted by The Five Sun, Nov 24 | 5:00 pm | Sanctuary
This year, The Five Service will be hosting a special Thanksgiving service. We will hold this incredible worship service in the Sanctuary, where The Five Team will lead us in worship, prayer, and the Eucharist. We invite everyone to come worship with us as we give thanks to God! Bring your friends, families, and neighbors to come with you! We will have hot drinks and treats and a time to fellowship!
Save–the–Date
NOVEMBER
14 Women's Fellowship7:00 pm | Undercroft
16 International Thanksgiving Dinner6:30 pm | Sovereign Grace Church
17 1st/3rd Men’s Fellowship10:00 am | Common Grounds
17 Steve Temme Concert7:00 pm | Sanctuary
20 Reading Group12:00 pm | Conference Room
23 Family Ministry Advent Event6:00 pm | Undercroft
24 Soaking Prayer3:00 pm | Chapel
24 Thanksgiving Service @ The Five5:00 pm | Sanctuary
24 Young Adults Thanksgiving Feast6:30 pm | Undercroft
DECEMBER
7 Messiah Sing-Along7:30 pm | Sanctuary
15 Candles By Glowstick5:00 pm | Sanctuary
23 Christmas Red Cross Blood Drive1:30 – 7:00 pm | bit.ly/1cmmEHG
Alpha
Next Alpha Intro Party: Fri, Jan 24, 7:00 pmNext Daytime Course: Thu(s), 9:30 – 11:30 am (starting Jan 30)Next Evening Course: Fri(s), 7:00 – 9:30 pm (starting Jan 31)truroanglican .com/alpha
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Sunday Read AheadNov 17: Luke 21:5 – 19
GLOBAL MISSIONS
International Thanksgiving Dinner Sat, Nov 16 | 6:30 pm Sovereign Grace Church | bit .ly/1azJzhC
TIPS is busy preparing for a new vision/version of the International Thanksgiving Dinner/Program. This year it is a multi-church, multi-ministry international outreach, jointly sponsored by three churches and four campus ministries.
Needed:
• 8+ 16 – 20 lb cooked + carved turkeys to be delivered to the SGC kitchen. • Table hosts to welcome international guests at each table.• Help with set-up, greeting, and clean-up.
Please come and invite an international friend, colleague, or classmate to join you. For the Pot Trust dinner, Americans are encouraged to bring a large traditional Thanksgiving side dish (serving 10 – 12) and a dessert. Internationals are encouraged to bring a favorite international dish.
Sovereign Grace Church is located at 5200 Ox Rd, Fairfax — 1 mile south of GMU.
To donate a turkey or help, please visit the TIPS table after the services, contact Karen Kirk, kkirk@truroanglican .com or 703 .273 .1300 x510, or sign up on The City, bit .ly/1azJzhC .
TEACHING MINISTRY
Signs of Love Update by Avery PettwayI am writing to give a brief update on the work being done with "A Parish Founded on Love." One exciting thing is the "Signs of Love" class that has its 4th meeting today. Don Renzo’s book, addressing the covenant of marriage and how it changes all people, is proving quite thought-provoking and enriching. If you are still interested in being part of this discussion, do not think it is too late. Each Sunday will be valuable in and of itself, so feel free to come! Another wonderful
development pertains to the FCE (Family Communities for Evangelization). A small number of us are beginning the first group of this kind, so as to prayerfully consider how Don Renzo’s idea might benefit Truro as we follow Tory’s bold call to radical hospitality, evangelistic love for the lost, and deep unity with one another. Please keep this group in your prayers.
What brings me most joy, however, is the wealth of conversations happening in the congregation. How is Theology of the Body relevant to the unmarried or divorced? How exactly can we evangelize through our homes? How can we confidently search for beauty and truth in Catholic works and teaching without letting differences ruin our efforts? There has been much fruitful dialogue, and there is much more to be had.
As always, please call or email me for any reason at all! Especially if these questions or any others on this topic hit home for you, I’d love to meet up and hear your thoughts.
Thoughts? Contact Avery Pettway, apettway@truroanglican .com or join the "A Parish Founded on Love" group in the City.
MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
1st/3rd Men’s FellowshipSun, Nov 17 10:00 – 11:00 am Common Grounds
Join us for "The Artist Edward Knippers and his Art: An Interview." Good Speaker, Good Coffee, Good Food and more!
Sign up on The City, bit .ly/1eioFca .
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
November Women's FellowshipThu, Nov 14 | 7:00 pm | Undercroft
Come join us for the Women's Fellowship. This month, we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming back Sue Hardman, the "Gospel Gourmet." She will be sharing about God’s abundance and our thankfulness—it will be a wonderful night of inspiration, sharing, and laughter. Potluck dinner. Childcare provided.
Questions? Contact Anna Hornbuckle, ahornbuckle@truroanglican .com. Sign up on The City, bit .ly/19aJQv6 .
Reading GroupWed, Nov 20 | 12:00 pm Conference Room
The Truro Reading Group's pre-Thanksgiving read is "Wish You Well," a novel by David Baldacci set in southwest Virginia. Copies are available from the public library. We welcome newcomers and one-time drop-ins who like to talk about what they are reading!
Questions? Email Mary Petersen at mpetersen3936@gmail .com .
Rector’s Forum Sun(s), 10:15 – 11:00 am | UndercroftSpeaker: Tory Baucum, Topic: How Faith Grows: Jesus’ Way of Discipleship, Beginnings of Biblical Faith
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LOCAL MINISTRY
Supporting Those Who Serve On Veterans DayIn honor of Veterans Day and in support of CRU Military’s efforts to lift up the name of Jesus and to care for the spiritual needs of our military, veterans, and families, we will be taking a special love offering today. Cru Military (formerly Military Ministry) is a division of Cru and Campus Crusade for Christ International. Truro’s own General Jeff Oster is the Executive Director.
Almost every day in the news, we are reminded of the critical role of our military in the defense of our freedoms. Many of those who have served and are serving today are the sons and daughters, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, or friends of those attending Truro.
Those we honor on Veterans Day have served in our active forces, in our reserves, and in our National Guard. They served on the ground and in the air over all seven continents, and they have served on and under all the oceans and seas. In the more than 238 years since our nation's founding, nearly one and one half million patriots have died defending our freedoms.
Cru Military is a caring community passionate about connecting the global military community to Jesus Christ. Our ministries, resources, and partnerships are all based on the belief that faith makes a difference in the lives of those in harm’s way—those who have answered the call to serve their nations and live with the special conditions and stresses of military life.
With more than 400 staff and volunteers serving both here and in 26 countries internationally, Cru Military partners with Chaplains, commanders and churches to present the Gospel and provide spiritual resources. Through Jesus Christ, we witness the power of transformed lives in the global military community.
Please consider giving to make a difference for those who serve us so selflessly. To donate, please make out your check payable to Cru Military .
NOV 10 – 17, 2013
VESTRY
Vestry Vacancy—Request for Nominations Due to a diagnosis of Lupus SLE and the challenges that have come with it, Penelope Hayes has resigned from the Vestry. Pursuant to Truro’s By-laws, the Vestry will elect a replacement to serve until next year’s Annual Meeting of Members. The Vestry invites your nominations of persons who would consider being elected to fill this vacancy. Please contact any Vestry member with your nominations or questions.
To find out more about Vestry happenings, join the "Your Vestry" group on The City .
ART
Steve Temme, saxophone with Joy Mentzel, pianoSun, Nov 17 | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary | bit .ly/1enHSK3
Washington D.C.-based concert saxophonist, and member of “The President’s Own” band, Steve Temme joins Joy Mentzel, piano, in an exciting evening of chamber music. Both artists currently enjoy musically diverse careers in the Washington D.C. area. A freewill offering will be taken with net proceeds to benefit a local non-profit. Reception to follow. Find out more on The City, bit .ly/1enHSK3 .
WORSHIP
Messiah Sing-AlongSat, Dec 7 | 7:30 pm | Sanctuary
Come join us for a joyful sing-along of Part I of the Messiah and the Hallelujah Chorus accompanied by a chamber orchestra, organ, and soloists. Bring your own score or purchase one at the door. Non-singers are invited to come and enjoy listening to this widely popular Christmas musical tradition. A freewill offering will be taken with net proceeds to benefit “Love for the Least”, serving three orphanages in Zanzibar and Tanzania. Reception to follow. Childcare provided. Open Singer Rehearsal: Dec 3 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Find out more on The City, bit .ly/1gyygYN .
Audio Visual Volunteers NeededTruro needs more trained volunteers for our Audio Visual team! The A/V team supports events, worship services, Alpha, Marriage and Parenting courses, weddings, funerals and small events that only need PowerPoint or a microphone in the Undercroft. Consider joining the team today. Commitment is based upon your availability. Training provided! For more information, contact Kirsten Boyd, kboyd@truroanglican .com.
FAMILY MINISTRY
Family Advent EventSat, Nov 23 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Undercroft | bit .ly/1b5hbYd
Please join us for a very special evening! We will be making Advent Calendars for you to take home! Please bring a pot of chili or soup to share; we will provide bread and dessert. Sign up on The City, bit .ly/1b5hbYd .
Sunday Morning Children and YouthAny team member in a KidZone logo black shirt will help find the right place for your child. Nursery: 3 and younger. Sundays during 8:30 and 11:15 am worship. Childcare: 5 and under. Sundays during 5:00 pm worship.Nursing/Cry Room: Located in the Fellowship Room off the Undercroft beneath the sanctuary.Sunday School: Pre-K: meet in Education Building; K – 6th: start in the Undercroft and are
dismissed to classrooms, 10:00 – 11:00 am.WEE (3 years – K)/KidZone(1st – 6th): Sundays during the 8:30 and 11:15 am services. Teens: 7th – 12th grade. ReAwakenings, Sundays from 10:00 – 11:00 am in the Upper Room. Please
note there will be no ReAwakenings this weekend due to the Fall Retreat.
Prayer OpportunitiesPrayer teams are available to pray with you on Sundays during Communion and following each
of the services. To receive individual prayer from the Healing Prayer Team (over 2 – 3 sessions), please call Brandie Fitzgerald, 703.273.1300 x305.
The Intercessory Prayer Team responds to all prayer-line phone calls, prays for parishioners and visitors, and passes prayer needs along to the prayer chain. To leave prayer requests in a confidential message box, call 703.273.1300 x450, 24 hours a day.
Needs and BlessingsNeed: A member of the Dunlap/Tiller Home Group needs a place to live by Dec 1. She can pay a
small rent. If you can be a blessing to this lady please call Jaci at 703.975.2099.Need: A one room efficiency apartment to rent for Ann + Griff Moncure, please contact Brandie
Fitzgerald if interested at 703.273.1300 x305.For Needs and Blessing, visit the Marketplace on The City.
Street Address: 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030Mailing Address: P.O. Box 820, Fairfax, VA 22038-0820
Parish Office: 703.273.1300Parish Fax: 703.591.0737
Email: [email protected]: www.truroanglican.com
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Regular Events Calendar
AA Meeting Mon @ 07:00 pm
After Alpha Thu @ 09:30 am
Anglicans for Life at Truro 3rd Wed @ 07:30 pm
AWANA Thu @ 06:30 pm
Truro Boy Scout Troop 918 Tue @ 07:30 pm
Café con Leche Sun @ 11:10 am
Christian Recovery Group Sun @ 12:00 pm
Comunidad Hispana Sun @ 09:45 am
DOK Weekly Meetings Fri @ 10:00 am
KidZone Team Training Mon @ 04:30 pm
Love the World Fellowship Sun @ 01:00 pm
Men’s Bible Studies Mon @ 06:30 am Wed @ 06:30 am Sat @ 07:30 am
Military Prayer Tue @ 11:30 am
Prison Aftercare Sat @ 09:00 am
Reading Group 4th Wed @ 12:00 pm
TIPS ESL Tue/Wed/Thu @ 10:00 am Mon/Wed @ 07:15 pm
Truro Light Brigade Sun @ 02:30 pm
Women’s Bible Study Tue @ 09:30 am Thu @ 09:30 am
Women’s Fellowship 2nd Thu @ 07:00 pm
XYZ Fellowship (Seniors) Fri @ 12:00 pm
Young Adults Tue @ 06:45 pm
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NOV 10 – 17, 2013
Thoughts On Giving (continued)
“God has so constituted our nature that we cannot be happy unless we are, or think we are, the means of good to others. We can scarcely conceive of greater wretchedness than must be felt by him who knows he is wholly useless in the world.”—Erskine Mason (1801–1881).
“He who is not liberal with what he has does but deceive himself when he thinks he would be liberal if he had more.” —William Swan Plumer (1802–1880).
“Those who give not of their property till they die show that they would not then if they could keep it any longer.” —Joseph Hall (1574–1656).
“To feel much for others, and little for ourselves; to restrain our selfish and exercise our benevolent affections, constitutes the perfection of human nature.” —Adam Smith (1723–1790).
“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare. In other words, if our expenditure on comforts, luxuries, amusements, etc., is up to the standard common among those with the same income as our own, we are probably giving away too little.” —C.S. Lewis (1898–1963).
“A man there was, and they called him mad; the more he gave, the more he had.” —John Bunyan (1628–1688).
Bags of Blessing! (continued)
Here’s how “Bags of Blessing” works: Empty grocery bags will be distributed today and Sun, Nov 17. Bags are individualized for the specific ministry you wish to support, with a list of suggested donation items. You fill the bags and return them on Sun, Nov 24, where they are collected in our parking lot. During the following week (the three days prior to Thanksgiving Day), bags are distributed to the designated ministries and those in need.
For more information, contact Coleman Tyler, ctyler@truroanglican .com.
Did you know over 600 people are on The City? There are also over 80 groups, an events calendar and service opportunities. If you haven't joined yet, it's not too late! Visit the Genius Bar after church or email Meghan Graham, [email protected].
There will be no Re-Awakenings or Youth Group today because of the Fall Retreat.
