Yard Sale 1

Liturgical Legos 2

Quaker Meeting 3

Prayer List 3

Outreach 4

Know Your Muslim

Neighbor

6

Halloween Party 7

A User-Friendly

Dictionary

7

Fellowship 8

Oprah’s “Belief” Series 9

Preschool News 10

Fall Inquirers’ Class 11

Calendar 12

Yard Sale Donation

Acceptance Times

12

Inside this issue:

High Notes Submissions

Articles for the September High

Notes must be submitted to

Kelli by Friday, August 25.

2017

Yard Sale Saturday, August 26 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Parish Hall

Mark your calendar for the annual Emmanuel Yard Sale on Saturday, August 26, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This community-wide effort combines fundraising with outreach to provide serious housecleaning, a source of inexpensive stuff to our low income families, Saturday foot-traffic in the parish hall, and lots of fun for everyone. We'd love to motivate all Emmanuel families to participate. How can you help?

First: Volunteer!

The volunteer sign-up is ready. All time slots needed to make the yard sale a successful event are listed on this sign-up. Please click here to choose the time slot(s) that you would like to help. Once you choose the shifts you would like to work, click "submit and sign up." Enter your name and e-mail address so we can send you a reminder about the shift(s) you signed up for. You do NOT need to create an account.

Second: Donate!

We accept house and kitchen wares, furniture, children’s books, sports equipment, toys, gardening equipment, DVD's, musical instruments, holiday decorations. Please be sure your donations are clean and properly working.

We do not accept TV's, VCRs or tapes, large entertainment centers, liquids, flammable or edible items, clothing or shoes, books not for children, humidifiers.

Donations will be accepted beginning Sunday, August 13. Times and dates for the donation drop-off schedule are listed on page 12 of this newsletter.

Third: Shop!

The yard sale is a fun event that engages the parish community with the neighborhood. Come enjoy the day and do some shopping.

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Our 10 -Year Vision for Emmanuel

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a thriving, engaged and creative parish working to educate and meet the needs of children, youth and adults; live and demonstrate our Christian values; and create a more humane and just world through community service and outreach.

Diocesan Bishops The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston

The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff The Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick

Emmanuel Church Staff

Rector

The Very Rev. Charles C. McCoart, Jr.

Associate for Worship and Spiritual Formation

The Rev. Joani Peacock

Seminarian Rick Bauer

Director of Spiritual Formation for

Children and Youth Toni Buranen

Organist/Choir Director

Ryan Fitch

Parish Administrator Kelli Corts

Administrative Assistant

Karen O’Hern

Nursery Caregivers Lillian Urrea

Natalie De Leon Santizo Sara Guzman

Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Church Office Hours Monday—Thursday

10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 1608 Russell Road

Alexandria, VA 22301 703-683-0798 (phone)

703-683-6158 (fax) office@emmanuelonhigh.org

www.emmanuelonhigh.org

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Liturgical Legos: The Building Blocks of our Sunday Worship

The Episcopal Church is a “liturgical” church — not a dogmatic one. The expression of our Christian faith is expressed in the Book of Common Prayer. The BCP is the foundation of our Sunday worship — just printed on different paper!

As “parish liturgist” I map out liturgy Sunday by Sunday in an Excel spreadsheet, rotating the nearly dozen movable parts. Salutations, prayers, and blessings change both seasonally and monthly. At Emmanuel, we make full use of the depth and breadth of the Book of Common Prayer. We are blessed with wonderful staff in

the person of Karen O’Hern, who translates this all into Sunday’s bulletin. This “method to our madness” allows us to incorporate liturgical facets from other resources.

The BCP allows creativity in the Prayers of the People. You can use the prayer book’s six options or create them from scratch. EEC uses Sundays and Seasons, beautifully inflected weekly prayers from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Also from Sundays and Seasons, comes the weekly worship summary on the bulletin cover and the little italic captions for each scripture reading.

The Book of Occasional Services, a supplement to the BCP, provides seasonal blessings for the liturgical year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost.

Ryan Fitch, EEC’s rocking music director, likewise selects the music drawing from a variety of resources which include: The Hymnal 1982; Wonder, Love & Praise; Lift Every Voice & Sing, as well as music from other Christian traditions.

Even the bulletin cover changes each Sunday to fit the day. Chuck and I both love searching Google Images for art to illustrate the gospel. Whoever is preaching gets final say!

This summer in the season of Pentecost, we are adding one more building block: Enriching Our Worship. EOW was approved in 1997 as an occasional supplement to the 1979 BCP. Starting in July, we’ll use the blessings and dismissals from this refreshing little resource.

The word “liturgy” literally means the “work of the people” and as you can see it takes a lot of dedicated people hours to make “Sunday happen” each week. All combined, probably 40 hours of combined staff time. And then on Sunday mornings, lots of hours of volunteer time as well from the choir, altar guild, lectors, acolytes, and ushers!

Worship is the primary ministry of the church. Our worship nurtures our love our God, sustains our faith, and equips us to better love our neighbor. Sunday is deeply connected to Monday.

Thanks be to God for everyone who makes “Sunday happen” here at Emmanuel. We are very grateful!

Blessings, Joani

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2017 Vestry

Adam Schildge (Senior Warden) Meredith Wade (Junior Warden)

Katie Kelly / Emily McNaughton (Worship) Margaret Wohler / Chris Yianilos (Education)

Katie Deemer / Barbie Frank (Service) Lola Beggs / Greg Shannon (Fellowship) Joe Dresen / Aaron Flaaen (Stewardship)

Gene Lange (Treasurer) Sarah Kolo (Clerk)

Contacts for Ministry Teams

Worship Team Coordinator: Nancy Dupree Acolytes: Kelly and Joe Dresen Altar Guild: Peggy Conner Counters: Jim Bradley Guitar Circle: Stewart Bartley Music & Choir: Ryan Fitch Readers (8:00): Suji Kelly Readers and Chalice (10:30): Jerry Boykin Ushers: Bob Callahan

Education Team Coordinators: Joani Peacock Toni Buranen Adult Spiritual Formation: Beth Boland Sunday School: Toni Buranen Youth: Janie Piemonte Preschool: Ressa Jones

Service Team Coordinator: Sean Ellis Adult Summer Service Trip: Joe Grassia ALIVE!: Laura Macone; Sarah Orndorff Bag Lunch Program: Karen Coda Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast: Jennifer Jones Carpenter’s Shelter: Dinner: Sean Ellis Community Lodgings: Barbara Harslem Free School Physical Program: Bonnie Lilley Giving Tree: Rachel Kliewer Haiti: John Maass Haitian Coffee Sales: Kim Scott Meals on Wheels: Katie Kelly Refugee Family: Kim Scott United Thank Offering: Bonnie Fairbank Yard Sale: Frank Elgin; Laura Marble

Fellowship Team Coordinator: Jennifer Jones Breakfast with St. Nick: Courtney Keplinger Coffee Hour Baristas: Elena Mazzeo Craft & Sewing Group: Gudrun Callahan Easter Egg Hunt: Leo & Susan Cruz Prime Timers: Jim Bradley Shrine Mont Parish Retreat: Joe Scott Super Bowl: Gene Lange Twenties & Thirties (TnT): Leo Cruz

Stewardship Team Coordinator: Adam Schildge Annual Giving: Jane Kolson; Jim Bialick Building and Grounds: Dwayne Piepenburg Finance: Stewart Bartley Foundation: Jane Kolson

Emmanuel is borrowing a liturgical page from our friends. Literally, we are borrowing the worship tradition of The Friends, the Quakers. As an oasis of peace in these dog days of summer and as a prayerful respite from the turmoil of these challenging times, I invite you to a “Quaker Meeting” in Emmanuel’s chapel, July 23 at 5:00 p.m. A simple service of scripture, prayer, contemplative music and reflective silence. In this small sacred space, with God’s help, we hope to cultivate listening hearts. Participants are welcome to share a minute’s worth of encouraging words, if so moved by the promptings of the Holy Spirit. (Or not!)

This service of holy silence is open to parishioners and our neighbors alike. Depending on how this friendly tradition is received, monthly Sunday evening Quaker Meetings might be added to Emmanuel’s regular worship schedule.

Questions? Contact Joani.

Emmanuel’s Prayer List

There is power in knowing that someone else is praying for our needs that goes beyond words. Each person on Emmanuel’s list needs our prayers as do the people who placed them the prayer list. Maintaining the prayer list is part of the ministry of the Compassionate Care Team. If you would like to add someone to the list please contact Nancy

Dupree or the church office to do so. Additionally, to keep the list current, we ask that you update us on the status of the situation and notify us when someone is ready to come off the list.

This issue of High Notes will serve as our summer newsletter. There will not be a newsletter in August. Look for our next newsletter on September 1. Be sure to read the weekly e-news and Sunday bulletins to keep up with the happenings at Emmanuel. If you don’t currently receive the e-news, contact Karen to be added to the distribution list. Enjoy your summer and see you in church!

Quaker Meeting

Sunday, July 23 | 5:00 PM | Chapel

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Moving Day!

On Saturday, June 10, several EEC parishioners gathered to help move the Jafari family to their new home! Zahra’s brother recently moved to the area and after months of struggling to pay rent on their own the two families decided to move in together. Not only will this help with monthly expenses such as rent and groceries, but it will provide a stronger emotional and social network for both families as they navigate their new lives here in the U.S.

The new apartment is only 2 blocks from their old home so both children will be able to attend the same school, John Adams Elementary, in the fall. We were particularly glad to note that the Jafari’s new home has fresh carpets, fresh coats of paint, and even neighborhood social events. A special thanks to Joe Scott, James Kaelin, Doris Rudolph, Meredith Wade, Sean Ellis, and Jennifer Jones who made the move possible. And to Jake, Charlie, and Jack for keeping the kids occupied while the adults lifted furniture!

With regards to employment, The Workforce Development office contact is helping Reza with his resume and to find gainful employment. Additionally, they are offering Zahra ESL classes with daycare available — which has been a huge hurdle in the past.

Omid (age 1) is on the waitlist for the Early Childhood Program through Alexandria’s Campagna Center and we hope to hear of his acceptance in the coming months. Once Omid is able to have full time care, Zahra plans to find a job to help support her family.

A HUGE thank you to all members of our community who continue to show support and kindness for the Jafari family. Through bake sales, encouraging words, clothing donations, driving moving trucks, helping with rent, navigating social services, and offering up prayers you have made a real difference in the Jafari’s lives.

On a final note, Ms. Melanie Gray, Director of Outreach at Christ Church, who leads all care teams and support for incoming refugee families in Alexandria, would like us to pray for our community in Alexandria. Lazarus Ministries and the refugee assistance program welcomes volunteers with open arms. If you have questions or are interested in sharing your time, possibly as a care team member, please contact Melanie Gray (703-778-4937) or me (703-589-3637). Please consider this special ministry to support our new neighbors.

All the best, Jennifer Jones

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A big thank you to all who "Baked and Bought" for our June Bake Sale. Emmanuel raised over $500 for our refugee family and $112 for our Haitian coffee sales. Our church family is truly generous and it is heart warming to see us rally to our Outreach programs. Once again, thank you to all who participated.

Pat Hadley

A Brief Note of Thanks from the Good Friday Offering

Thank you for your parish’s generous resp0nse to the Presiding Bishop’s call for support of the Good Friday Offering. On behalf of all those whose lives are improved throughout the Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East,

please accept my profound and sincere appreciation.

Faithfully, The Rev. Canon Robert D. Edmunds Middle East Partnership Officer

Presiding Bishop’s Staff The Episcopal Church

Emmanuel is recruiting volunteers for the ALIVE! furniture distribution on Saturday, July 15. Each weekend throughout the year, teams of ALIVE! volunteers pick up furniture donations and deliver them to Alexandrians in need. Emmanuel provides the volunteers twice a year. Volunteers meet with the organizers and furniture truck drivers at First Christian Church, 2723 King Street at 8:00 a.m. You will follow the drivers to each location, loading and unloading furniture in the truck, and finishing up between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. It's a great opportunity to lend a hand! We need at least 8 volunteers. Please email Sarah Orndorff if you would like to volunteer or have any questions.

Back-To-School Time

Every year our congregation has supported the needs of low-income and at-risk children for backpacks and school supplies through Community Lodgings so that these young people can have a successful school year. The Church's annual budget includes $2000 to support this effort, and we want to give the congregation an opportunity to provide additional funds to expand the number of children we can serve. Community Lodgings has 20 high school students who need backpacks and an extensive list of school supplies. In addition, Lodgings supports 110 at-risk children who come from low-income homes throughout the year in an after school program to develop their math and reading skills. They need school supplies for this program such as folders, notebooks, pencils, markers, and books. Please help us to ensure that these children have the opportunity to excel in school this year. You can change the life of a child. Note Back-to-School on your check.

Barbara Harslem

Bake Sale Thank You ALIVE! Furniture Delivery

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EEC Welcomes MASDC and “Know Your Muslim

Neighbor” Open House

Sunday, October 15 or October 22 (TBD)

What is it with Emmanuel and the Muslims and weekly Friday Prayers at the mosque? That’s a very good question.

Late January at Diocesan Convention in Rosslyn, with the first travel ban having been proposed, Bishop Gulick spoke passionately about his experience with a threatened Muslim community. He spoke of how powerful and healing the experience had been getting to know his Muslim brothers and sisters in faith. As he spoke, I leaned over and whispered in Chuck’s ear: “Emmanuel could do this too. Would it be okay if I reached out to find a Muslim community here in Alexandria?”

So, with Chuck’s blessing, I did reach out to the Muslim American Society of DC (MASDC) located at 6408 Edsall Road right here in Alexandria. I spoke with Merehan Elhady, their Outreach Director, who was grateful for the call. Little did we know, that that very week their mosque and school had been threatened with violence, arson, and the kidnapping of their children. Would it be alright, I asked, if we simply showed up to observe Friday Prayers as a sign of support from your Christian neighbors.

The first Friday we attended, the Fairfax County Chief of Police spoke to the community to reassure them of the measures being taken for their safety and security. There was just a small band of us: Chuck, Nancy Dupree, Nancy Kuhn, Rick Bauer, Meredith Wade, and myself. We were overwhelmed by our welcome. Lots of hugs and tears for such a simple witness. All that we did was show up.

So, members of Emmanuel have continued to show up at 1:15 p.m. on Fridays. Not just a one-time photo op, we want to honestly befriend our Muslim brothers and sisters in these difficult times. Others from EEC have now also come when able: Laura West, Shari Hughes, Beth Boland, Kelly Bialick, Liz Doughy, Jen Chriss. (Forgive me, if I left your name off the list.)

In gratitude, MASDC even catered a surprise lunch for us!

And better yet, along with EEC’S Outreach Team and Kim Scott, MASDC’s Outreach Director, is helping to provide support for the Jafari’s and the other refugee families in Alexandria: with human services, employment, and programs for their children.

On June 16, a few of us attended the MASDC Multifaith Iftar Dinner, of about 100 folks from a variety of churches and synagogues. We were deeply touched, when Emmanuel’s friendship was highlighted on center stage, an outward and visible sign of loving our neighbors as ourselves.

And so, in October, Emmanuel will return the hospitality. The leadership and members of the MASDC community will be our guests at the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and coffee hour. And I am happy to share that their Outreach Committee will set up in the Parish Hall “Know Your Muslim Neighbor”, an intergenerational, fun, family-friendly, hands-on open house. Starting at coffee hour and concluding at 2:00 p.m., the program will be open to the wider community as well.

If you would like to help with this event, please let me (Joani) know. More details to come.

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Second reminder and there will be more! So much fun for you is in store.

So save the date for October 28

Mark your calendar and don’t be late.

Be thinking about the costume you’ll wear You could win a prize but only if you’re there.

For the silent auction, donations we need

A house at the beach, a dinner, or something splendid indeed?

Tickets to a game, to the theatre too

Use your imagination, we’re counting on you.

More information coming soon Enjoy your summer and stay tuned.

Sabine Harris Baptism

On October 16, 1940, the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies adopted an official flag for the Episcopal Church. This was the 251st anniversary of the day the General Convention ratified the Constitution and Canons and adopted the BCP (Book of Common Prayer). It was designed by William M. Baldwin (d. 1942), a member of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Long Island, New York. The symbolism of the flag has been explained as follows: The white field represents the purity of the Christian religion. The red cross represents the sacrifice of Jesus and the blood of the martyrs. The red cross on a white field is the cross of Saint George, the patron saint of England, indicating our descent from the Church of England. The blue in the upper left-hand corner is the light blue of the sky, often used by artists for the clothing of the Blessed Virgin. It is called Madonna blue and represents the human nature of our Lord, which he received from his mother. The nine white crosslets on the blue field represent the nine original dioceses of the Episcopal Church in America in 1789: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and South Carolina. They are arranged in the form of a St. Andrew's Cross to commemorate the fact that Samuel Seabury, the first American bishop, was consecrated in Aberdeen, Scotland, on November 14, 1784. The colors red, white, and blue represent the United States and stand for the American branch of the Anglican Communion. The same design is incorporated in the Episcopal Church seal, which was also adopted by the 1940 General Convention. The seal and flag serve as emblems of the Episcopal Church. The design is seen on signs, publications, decals, letterheads, pins, and many other places. Some congregations display the Episcopal Church flag and the American flag in the church or parish hall. Emmanuel’s is on a standard at the back of the nave by the font. Glossary definitions provided courtesy of Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY, (All Rights reserved) from "An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, A User Friendly Reference for Episcopalians," S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum, editors.

Ghostly Gathering A User-Friendly Dictionary:

Episcopal Church Flag and Seal

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Celebrating 50 Years — September 2, 1967

Tony and Judi Brush

Doug and Meredith Wade

Ladies Lunch at Palette 22 Meredith Wade, Pat Hadley, and Nancy Dupree enjoyed lunch with Artist in Residence (and Emmanuel member) Eileen O'Brien.

Who else is celebrating their Golden Anniversary this year? We’d love to celebrate with you. Send your then and now picture to Kelli.

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Belief is a groundbreaking documentary series exploring humankind’s search to connect with the sacred. We were all created with a God shaped hole in our hearts and born with the hope of an encounter with the holy.

Belief invites viewers to witness some of the world’s most fascinating religious and spiritual journeys through the eyes of believers: Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Jains, and more. Traveling to the far reaches of the world and to places where cameras have rarely been, these stories will lead us all to ask:

What do you believe?

We. Are. Connected. Oprah Winfrey’s Belief Series | Sunday Evenings | Fall 2017

We’ll meet Sunday evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Memorial Room. Together we’ll screen each episode, share some refreshments, and have time to

converse and connect. Come to one or come to all! The series is appropriate for all ages!

September 10 — The Seekers September 17 — Love’s Story September 24 — Acts of Faith October 1 — A Change is Gonna Come October 8 — God Help Us October 15 — The Practice October 22 — A Good Life

Questions? Just ask Joani .

Prime Timers Brunch

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We had a great time at EPS summer camp during the first three weeks of June.

Campers explored the themes of Mad Science, All Around the World, and Water, Water, Everywhere. Dawn and I especially enjoyed All Around the World week, as the camp classes let us sample the various world foods they cooked up (including chocolate croissants!).

Despite a cool start, the weather warmed up and our campers were able to enjoy lots of outdoor water play.

With camp winding down, July and August will be quiet in the preschool, and the office will be officially closed for the summer. We will reopen the office on August 21, and then teachers return on August 28 and we will start gearing up for another fun school year!

Ressa Jones, Director

Relocation of Preschool Office

This summer the preschool office and the work room (copier room) will be switched. This will allow the preschool staff to have better access to the Russell Road door, as well as a window. We will make every effort to not disrupt the needs of our staff and volunteers during the move. If you have any questions, please contact Kelli.

Preschool Board of Directors

Melissa Bennett (Chair) Carrie & Ben Lewis (Treasurer)

Megan Shannon (Secretary) Chris Yianilos (Vestry Liaison)

Cappie Stiers (Teacher Representative) Jen Zwiselberger (Resource Parent)

Matt Stratford (Parishioner) Chuck McCoart (Ex Officio)

Ressa Jones (Ex Officio)

Preschool Staff

Director Ressa Jones

Office Administrator

Dawn Doucette

Financial Administrator Kelli Corts

Teachers

Michelle Brayman Mary Beth Conry

Nicole Crochet Amy Ernst

Christy Finn Mollee Hansen Anne Hubbard

Jacqueline Kittredge Dana Mutscheller

Nancy Palmer Kate Schneider

Cappie Stiers Susan Stockton Sara Tiedemann

Mary Anne Troxell Sarah Watson

School Hours Monday—Friday

9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool 1608 Russell Road

Alexandria, VA 22301 703-683-0303 (phone)

703-683-6158 (fax) preschooladministrator@epsonhigh.org

www.emmanuelonhigh.org

Preschool News

Auction winner: Max’s buddy for the day.

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Loving the Questions: An Exploration of the Nicene Creed, Marianne Micks, Seabury Books, 2005

Jesus Was an Episcopalian (And You Can Be One Too!): A Newcomer’s Guide to the Episcopal Church, Chris Yaw, Leader Resources, 2008

The Book of Common Prayer, Church Publishing, 1979

In preparation for our time together, I would like to gather as many questions as I

can. No matter how wild or simple your question might be, please email them to me.

The class is for everyone: spiritually curious, newcomer, long-time member. The class is also prep for adult confirmation/reception/reaffirmation. (Which might be one of your questions!)

Come just once or come every Sunday if you can: 9:15 a.m. in the Memorial Room. Schedule is below.

October 1 — Questions about Worship October 8 — Questions about History and Theology October 15 — Questions about Spirituality and Prayer October 22 — Questions about Christian Life and Witness October 29 — Questions about Anything Not Covered Above!

Questions? Contact Joani!

Loving the Questions: Fall Sunday Morning Inquirers’ Class

Former and now departed Virginia Seminary professor, Marianne Micks wrote a book way back when — which I am happy to see has been re-published by Seabury Press. Loving the Questions “takes us through the Nicene Creed step-by-step, poses questions most often asked by contemporary Christians, but also teaches us to delight in the questions themselves.” Micks believed that faith accompanied by doubt is a healthy and lively faith.

Having gotten in trouble for asking too many questions in religion class, I certainly agree! We Episcopalians love the questions, I think, because we love the spiritual quest. We love the search and the journey. There is always more to God, not less.

So, I have stolen the title Loving the Questions for this fall Inquirers’ class. Not a lecture, each class will be a conversation organized around any and all of the questions participants bring. Questions about worship, history, ethics, justice, prayer, community, theology, spirituality. Questions about anything. Just like your teacher told you, there are no stupid questions.

For those who like to read along, I recommend three books:

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For a look at our continually-

updated church calendar, click

on the calendar to the left.

4 Labor Day (Church Office Closed)

4 Meals on Wheels Deliveries

6 Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner

9 Sunday School Teacher Retreat (9:00 AM)

10 Ministry Fair (9:00AM & 11:45 AM)

10 Sunday School Open House (10:00 AM)

10 Sunday School Teacher Commissioning &

Student Blessing (10:30 AM)

10 Oprah’s Belief Series Begins (6:00 PM)

13 Vestry Meeting (7:30 PM)

23 Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast

24 Homecoming Picnic (12:30 PM)

25-29 Bag Lunch Week

Yard Sale Donation Acceptance Times Sunday, August 13 — 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM — small items only Sunday, August 13 — 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM — small items only Monday, August 14 — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM — small items only Wednesday, August 16 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — small items only Wednesday, August 16 — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM — small items only Saturday, August 19 — 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM — small items only Sunday, August 20 — 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM — small items only Sunday, August 20 — 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM — small items only Tuesday, August 22 — 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM — small and large items Wednesday, August 23 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — small and large items Thursday, August 24 — 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM — small and large items

3 Meals on Wheels Deliveries

3-4 Independence Day (Church Office Closed)

5 Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner

12 Virtual Vestry Meeting

15 ALIVE! Furniture Distribution

22 Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast

23 Quaker Meeting (5:00 PM)

2 Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner

6 Outreach Team Meeting (9:00 AM)

7 Meals on Wheels Deliveries

9 Vestry Meeting (7:30 PM)

16-18 Bag Lunch Week

26 Yard Sale (8:00 AM)

26 Carpenter’s Shelter Breakfast