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Beckford Connection April 20, 2023
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Book Discussion: Love Wins by Rob Bell
Emmanuel parishioner Bill Scott will lead a discussion on the book, Love Wins written by author and pastor, Rob Bell. “Millions of Christians have struggled with how to reconcile God’s love and God’s judgment: Has God created billions of people over thousands of years only to select a few to go to heaven and everyone else to suffer forever in hell? Is this acceptable to God? How is this “good news”? Troubling questions–so troubling that many have lost their faith…
Beckford Connection April 13, 2023
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Holy Week in Beckford Parish
COMMUNITY LENT SERVICE, Tuesday April 4, noon Woodstock United Methodist Church MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 6, 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s in Mt. Jackson Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar GOOD FRIDAY, April 7: noon at St. Andrew’s (Mt. Jackson) and 7 p.m. at Emmanuel (Woodstock) Good Friday Liturgy with Communion from the Reserve Sacrament EASTER VIGIL, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel (Woodstock Kindling of the new Easter fire, celebrating Christ’s resurrection. Experience the beauty…
Beckford Connection March 30, 2023
March 23, 2023 Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! As we draw near to Palm Sunday and Holy Week, I invite you to join us in celebrating and reflecting upon these sacred days. Holy Week is important to Episcopalians, as it is for Christians of many denominations because it allows us to enter into the heart of their faith by commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. On Palm…
Rest in Peace: Mal Sarna (1940-2023)
Beloved of God, With a heart full of deep sadness and yet with great hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, I write to let you know that Mal Sarna entered into the fullness of life on Saturday evening, March 18. Malcolm Leslie Sarna was born December 30, 1940 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Rudolph Gleason and Marcia Alene (Young) Sarna. He was joined a few years later by a brother, Rudolph Peter (Red) Sarna. He grew up in the…
Annual Meeting Sunday, January 22, 2023
Please join us in the parish hall immediately after the 11:15 service at Emmanuel and hear an update on all that’s going on in our church family: Rector’s report Treasurer’s report Stewardship report Ministries report — Food Pantry and GAP (Grandparents as Parents) Coffee and doughnuts will be served. We need your participation and look forward to this special time of fellowship.
12/29/22 The Beckford Connection
NEW YEAR’S DAY LESSONS & CAROLS SERVICE 10 a.m. Emmanuel. Please note there are no other services on Sunday. The regular schedule resumes next week. 2022 GIVING TREE As you wrap up your Christmas shopping and donations, please keep in mind our Giving Tree. This year, we’re collecting donations for pet food to help families who come to Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry and are taking a collection to support Grandparents as Parents (GAP). Our furry friends are an important part…
12/22/22 The Beckford Connection
CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY & NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICES All services stream on Facebook Live. Christmas Eve 5 p.m. Emmanuel 9 p.m. St. Andrew’s Christmas Day 10 a.m. St. Andrew’s New Year’s Day, Lessons & Carols 10 a.m. Emmanuel A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY Friends in Christ, Christmas Greetings! For most of us, the beloved symbols and traditions of this holy season of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany are at the heart of our Christmas preparations. Without them, it wouldn’t…
12/15/22 The Beckford Connection
DUE SUNDAY: 2022 CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS If you would like to dedicate Christmas flowers to a friend or loved one, please complete the form or email the names and who they are from to Melissa. The form/email needs to be completed and the money given to your church’s treasurer by this Sunday, Dec. 18. The flowers will decorate the sanctuaries on Christmas Eve at St. Andrew’s and Emmanuel. If you have any questions, please speak with Mother Kathy or Melissa. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT…
12/8/22 The Beckford Connection
EMMANUEL: POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR THIS SUNDAYAfter the 11:15 a.m. service this Sunday, December 11, there is a potluck coffee hour in the parish hall. It will be wonderful to enjoy fellowship with one another. Please bring a savory or sweet dish for approximately 12 people. All are welcome! 2022 CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS: DUE SOON If you would like to dedicate Christmas flowers to a friend or loved one, please complete THIS form or email the names and who they are from to…
12/1/22 The Beckford Connection
2022 GIVING TREE This year, we’re collecting donations for pet food to help families who come to Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry and are taking a collection to support Grandparents as Parents (GAP). Our furry friends are an important part of our families and those experiencing food insecurity often are struggling to feed their furry family as well. In our area, there are few resources to get pet food, so Emmanuel’s Table has been stepping in to help fill this need.…