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Emmanuel’s Table May 2018 Update
Word is spreading! May 1st Pantry activity saw 23 households representing 63, a new record! Of those, 5 households were first timers, confirmation that the work is well received and the word spreading. Woodstock neighbors continue to lend helping hands: Family Promise donated (and delivered!) cases and cases of toilet paper, dentist Sandra Drake donated two huge boxes of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss, Joe’s Steakhouse gave us emergency space in their freezer. Several volunteers from other churches including a family of…
St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale — First Call
Turn trash to treasure For those of you who are Spring cleaning, downsizing or just want to clear out the clutter, I have an idea for you!!! If you are wondering what to do with the leftovers, you may consider donating those unwanted items to St. Andrew’s for the fall rummage sale held Saturday, September 8th from 7am-12pm. Please be mindful that items must be clean and in good working order. Clothing will only be accepted the week of the rummage sale so we…
UPDATE: Quilt Raffle Benefits Wellness Center Clinic
Quilt Raffle Drawing Quilt Raffle Update The Churches of Beckford Parish Quilt Raffle raised $400.00 to the Matching Challenge by Holtzman Oil & Propane that gives Shenandoah County School a free Wellness Center Clinic. Thank you to Susan Belyea for the donated quilt. The Episcopal Churches of Beckford Parish are having a Quilt Raffle to benefit the Matching Challenge by Holtzman Oil & Propane that gives Shenandoah County School a free Wellness Center Clinic. Tickets are $5.00 each and the winner…
Beckford Women’s Evening at Cave Ridge Winery
The monthly social/fellowship gathering of Beckford Parish women will be held at Cave Ridge Winery this Friday, May 11, at 6pm. The address is 1476 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson, VA 22842. Please note the following: * Carpooling – both Joy and Mother Kathy have offered to be drivers from the Woodstock area. * Bring an appetizer event for everyone to share in their wealth, paper and utensil will be provided * It will be a cash bar * This is…
Joint Service and Spring Tea April 29 at St. Andrew’s
fifth Sunday Joint Service! We plan to celebrate by having only one parish service this day — 10am at St. Andrew’s. It will be followed by a Spring Tea Get Together. Parishioners are encouraged to bring finger foods appropriate for a tea — savory or sweet (sandwiches, tea cakes, crumpets, etc.). But please come celebrate spring with us even if you don’t have a dish to bring! Please let Marcia Brownfield, Rich Thompson, or Randy Bailey know if you can…
Celebration of a New Ministry April 11, 2018
The Rector, Wardens, Vestries and all the Faithful of Beckford Parish invite your prayers and presence at the Celebration of a New Ministry they share with The Reverend Kathleen Murray as Rector of Beckford Parish. The Right Reverend Shannon S. Johnston XIII Bishop of Virginia, Presiding The Rev. Dr. Mitties DeChamplain, Preaching 122 East Court Street, Woodstock, Virginia Reception to follow at the Woodstock Presbyterian Church (next door) Clergy: Cassock, Surplice, and White or Festive Stoles. Please RSVP by April…
Welcome to Baby Emma Caroline Mills!
Sara Grace Massie Mills and husband Mike had their second baby, Emma Caroline, on April 9, 2018, at 2:37 in the afternoon. She unexpectedly arrived more than four weeks early (due May 10) but is a healthy 6 lbs 1.5 oz. and 17″ long and all are doing well – Thanks be to God! Ava is very excited to be a big sister.
Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time 2018
Don’t Forget to Spring Forward this Sunday Don’t Forget to Spring Forward this Sunday!!!!
Emmanuel To Provide Lunch for Community Lenten Service March 13
Community Lent Lunch & Service are being held on Tuesdays throughout Lent at the Woodstock United Methodist Church, with the service at noon and lunch served at either 11:30 or 12:30. Emmanuel Episcopal will be hosting the lunch on March 13, 2018, and Mother Kathy will be leading the service. Please contact Joy Bauserman if you would like to help out: jmb1950jwb@aol.com or home phone 540 459-9527.
Parish Women’s Get-Together 3/9/18 at 6pm
The Beckford Parish Women are getting together this Friday Night at 6 PM at the Spring House Tavern in Woodstock. There will be a social time from 6 to 6:30, and meal ordering will be at 6:30. Contact Joy Bauserman know if you have questions: jmb1950jwb@aol.com or home phone is 540 459-9527.
VesperSingers Concerts Mar. 10, 11
March 2018: Our own Fred and Marty Hoerr have invited the congregations of Beckford Parish to join them for two chorale opportunities this weekend. The VesperSingers will be presenting concerts in New Market at 4 pm Saturday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church and 4 pm Sunday at the Reformation Lutheran Church. Click the link below to view or download the flyer: VesperSingers Program March 2018
Lenten Prayer Book Series
Praying Shapes Believing Discover the beauty of our common prayer. Mark your calendar and join us for Praying Shapes Believing: The Book of Common Prayer, a five-week series on Monday afternoons, February 26 – March 26, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Emmanuel’s Parish Hall; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays at Saint Andrew’s, Mount Jackson from February 25 – March 25. Why do we do what we do in our liturgy? How can the words of our worship speak…