Posts by Elizabeth H. Cottrell (Page 7)

SUNDAY, JULY 3 SERVICES Please give The Reverend Marian Windel a warm welcome as she serves as our supply priest for the 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services. Please note that there is no livestream on Facebook this Sunday. CHANGES AT EMMANUEL’S TABLE FOOD PANTRY As Alice Findler retires from her duties at Emmanuel’s Table, we’d like to give our heart-felt thanks to her for all her hard work, dedication and support since the inception of the pantry. We are now…

CHANGES AT EMMANUEL’S TABLE FOOD PANTRY As Alice Findler retires from her duties at Emmanuel’s Table, we’d like to give our heart-felt thanks to her for all her hard work, dedication and support since the inception of the pantry. We are now actively searching for adult volunteers for the following tasks: 1. Ordering and inventory 2. Client information input 3. Assisting volunteers. We’re also looking for other dedicated volunteers, including teens, who are able to help unload deliveries, stock shelves, pack bags and…

VBS SNACK STATION VOLUNTEERS Mother Kathy and Tillie are going to be at the Woodstock UMC VBS on Monday, June 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. running the snack table for all the kid. Other folks would be very welcome to come help. If you’re interested, please come to Woodstock UMC (156 S. Muhlenberg St.) at 5 p.m. and look for Mother Kathy. GAP BACK TO SCHOOL DONATIONS Even though has just begun, Shelia Helsley is hard at work…

The Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson Elected 14th Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Virginia From the Diocese: More than 450 lay and clerical delegates gathered June 4 at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Va. for a special convention to elect the 14th Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Virginia. The delegates elected the Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson on the second ballot. (ballot details) The other nominees were:   The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr., Rector, St. George’s, Fredericksburg, VA The…

ST. ANDREW’S RUMMAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY JUNE 11 Be sure to stop by St. Andrew’s this Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the rummage sale. It is set up both indoors and outdoors with low prices on everything from adult and children’s clothes (we have many junior sizes), lawn care items, tools and children’s clothes/toys/books/gear to sports equipment, kitchenware and home decor. The ladies have been working hard setting up all the many items.  The annual rummage…

It’s been a long time since Marty and I had an extended vacation together. Of course, we were happy to see the beauty of Alaska – but, I must tell you – as we drove home on Monday night into the Shenandoah Valley, the majestic beauty of our landscape struck me. Though we were on a ship with limited access to the internet and social media, the news did make its way of the horrific murders at Robb Elementary School…

Though we were on a ship with limited access to the internet and social media last week, the news did make its way of the horrific murders at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. One of our dinner companions for the week was a retired schoolteacher. The pain in her face was palpable as we heard the news of what had happened. We stand horrified at the incomprehensible. We feel anguish, anxiety and helplessness. The shooter took bright, beautiful people —…

St. Paul’s UCC in Woodstock is holding a prayer vigil for the victims of the shooting in Texas. It is at 7 p.m. this Sunday, May 29, in their sanctuary. All are welcome.

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. If you RSVP’d, the cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to Emmanuel then given to Mother Kathy, either treasurer, or mailed to Emmanuel (122 E. Court St., Woodstock VA 22664).…

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5: LUNCH RSVPS DUE TODAY We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by TODAY, Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be…

The 2022 sale is coming Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. indoors and outdoors at St. Andrew’s! We’ll start taking donations of items May 18 at St. Andrew’s. If you don’t have a key to the building, please contact Colleen Gray or the church office to arrange a drop off time. We accept all items that are in gently used, clean, working order. Everything from clothes, lawn care items, tools and children’s clothes/toys/books/gear to sports equipment, kitchenware…

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to…