Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ...

Take your mark. Get set. GO!

As you read this, I feel quite certain that you, too, are well aware of the mad dash towards year’s end which absorbs so much of life in the busy world around us. The countdown of shopping days left ’til Christmas has begun. “Black Friday” has now come and gone. Classes at the University are winding down, and preparations for exams and journeys homeward abound. The town’s Christmas parade has brought its seasonal joy. Our daylight hours have grown shorter. Once-vibrant tree leaves are well on their ways towards the earth. Thanksgiving, perhaps, even seems a distant remembrance, and it’s just the beginning of December.

As a college student and seminarian, I can’t tell you that I ever really enjoyed this crunched time of year other than those final class sessions in which lessons came together, and puzzle pieces fit together, where the bits and pieces of the story finally made sense—when all was revealed. The short time between Thanksgiving and exams always seemed to present for me a period of checklist-living in which I easily became consumed with the to-dos, all of which needed to be done, often without the benefit of “getting” the larger picture—final papers, deadlines, last group projects, somehow squeezing in shopping and end-of-semester social gatherings before everyone left town, and on and on. … “Check. That’s done. What’s next?” … Life outside the academy is little different. We busy our lives with the stuff that simply must be done, yet we often lose any sense of simplicity, losing sense of what’s really going on around us. Can you relate?

At this outset of Advent and as the Christmas season approaches, we are again invited to remember the shocking simplicity into which the anticipated Christ-child was born. Jesus, the Christ, was no expected Messiah at all. Indeed, the humbleness into which he was born was quite astoundingly simple and went, by many, unnoticed. Overlooked simplicity. … What is it that you and I might simply be overlooking in our individual lives, in our lives together, in the very midst of the day-to-day?

In the mad-dash days ahead, my prayer for you—for all of us—is that we might reclaim some of the simplicity of the season, that we might find ourselves, reoriented in expectant wonder for what yet may be, claiming our parts in the Christ-story still unfolding, preparing the way for the Christ who is to return again to us and for us, God with us—Emmanuel.

As the joys of this season which is now upon us are revealed to you—as the pieces begin to fit and make sense—share them. Share in them, and share them with your family, friends and others. As you rediscover the simplicity of the age-old story that is ours in Christ, share it, that all excess might be sloughed away, that the Light of Christ might shine forth more clearly and that the larger picture may be made known.

All the best for a blessed Advent and a Merry Christmas,

LESSONS & CAROLS: DECEMBER 3

Gather with us on Sunday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. for the service of Lessons and Carols. Our annual service of Lessons and Carols serves to introduce the season of Advent and prepare us for Christmas celebration.

Some History

The service is based on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King’s College, Cambridge, England. Their first service was held on Christmas Eve 1918 and was adapted from a service that dates to the 1880s. It has been an annual service ever since, even during WWII.

About Our Service

Our service, which is based on King College’s traditional Anglican service, consists of seven Scripture lessons alternating with carols of a similar theme. The lessons are read by readers of all ages from the congregation. The carols include Advent hymns, canticles, and anthems.

Both the Children’s and Adult Choirs will participate, and guest instrumental musicians Dr. Lana Johns, flute, Dr. Robert Damm, percussion, and Bonnie Oppenheimer,oboe, will be joining us. Congregational hymns are also a very important part of this service.

Can You Help with the Reception?

Lois Connington is coordinating the festive reception, but many hands are needed to set up, provide food, clean up, and such. It’s never too late to volunteer !! If you can help either before, during, or after, please sign up using the sheet in the narthex or contact Lois at 324-2594 or lconnington@yahoo.com.

Morning Service Change

Please note on your calendars that there will be only one morning service on December 3. That service will be at 9:30 a.m.

ADVENT WREATH WORKSHOP: DECEMBER 3!!

The Advent Wreath workshop will take place on Sunday, December 3 following the 9:30 a.m. service. We will be making a wreath for each family.

We are asking the children and youth - and anyone else in the parish - to bring greenery. We would particularly like traditional evergreens (holly, ivy, bay, and cypress) and soft evergreens (to save our fingers!). You can drop them off in the Parish Hall before the service.

Parents of small children are asked to help out if possible - and gloves are recommended for all!

Please contact Susan Cook (susandcook@hotmail.com, 324-9783) if you have any questions.

SERVANT MINISTRY: ANGEL TREE GIVING

Every meeting of the Servant Ministry Committee opens with a prayer which begins, "O Lord, open our eyes that we may see the needs of others." Once again the Church has adopted four families in need with whom we can share our bounty this Christmas season.

Members of the parish visit the families to ascertain their needs and "angels" are prepared for hanging on the Angel Tree, reflecting the material needs of the families. This year the Angel Tree will be located in the Student Center beginning on Sunday, December 3. The Servant Ministry Committee invites you to take angels from the tree, donate the item listed on the angel, and place the wrapped item under the tree. Please remember to include the angel on the outside of thepackage. All items need to be placed under the tree no later than Sunday, December 17, and the presents will be delivered to the families during that week.

The Angel Tree has long been an important part of the outreach ministry of this parish, and our congregation has always been very generous. This is one of our opportunities to see the needs of others, so please share your good fortune with those in our community who are less fortunate. Unless you have experienced it you cannot imagine the delight and excitement in the eyes of the recipients as brightly wrapped Christmas presents are delivered! If you have questions or need more information, please contact Martha or Dolton McAlpin at 323-7206.

Other Special Ways of Giving

Two catalogs are available on the shelf in the narthex supporting means for alternative giving during the Christmas season—both benefiting special servant ministry opportunities. Episcopal Relief and Development and Heifer International offer an array of “gifts” through your monetary donations which support sustainable living in areas of the world in great need.

Look through the pages of these catalogs to see how your gift of livestock and more might provide food for families, fresh water, income for school books for children, vaccinations for basic healthcare purposes and much more. Extra copies of the order forms are available in the catalogs and/or in the parish office.

ON THE ADVENT LITURGY

The Great Litany

During the season of Advent, it is our custom to incorporate into our worship use of the Great Litany on the first and fourth Sundays of the season. Both Advent and Lent are appropriate times for using the Great Litany, which is also appropriately prayed in times of war, famine, national crisis and on other special occasions.

This season you will notice that the Litany seems somewhat different. In Advent we will be using the Great Litany from Enriching Our Worship (EOW), a series of updated liturgies for use in the Church with expanded and inclusive language. Another advantage of using EOW for the Litany in the season of Advent is the option to include or exclude certain petitions which sometimes confuse the penitential season of Lent with the piety and expectation of Advent, some flexibility not provided for with the prayer book’s Litany.

The bishop has given his permission for the Great Litany’s (EOW) use in this way. We will continue to use the Great Litany from The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) during Lent.

You are invited to explore the differences and similarities between the Litanies. Take home your pew sheet on the first and fourth Sundays of Advent and compare them with the Litany found at BCP, pages 148-153. Discern for yourself what’s different between our Advent and Lenten prayer life.

The Advent Wreath

The Advent wreath makes its annual appearance in the nave on Sunday, December 3, the church’s New Year, and will remain through the season of Christmas! The circular wreath is an important symbol for our continuous life in Christ: evergreens and flora representing growth in our life in Christ and the fruits of the Spirit; colored candles appropriate for the seasons in which the wreath is used; flames, representing the ever-increasing brightness of the Light of Christ. Enjoy this symbol of our seasons and search out its meanings.

Incense

The use of incense has been part of holy rites and liturgies both well before and since the time of Christ. We use incense in the services of the Church as an offering to God and as both a visual reminder of our prayers being offered upwards and outwards to God and, aromatically, that it is through all the senses that we come to know God more fully.

A minimal amount of incense was used at the table on Christ the King Sunday and will also be used on the first and fourth Sundays of Advent and at Lessons and Carols in the same manner, as well as a little more liberally at the midnight mass of Christmas Eve. Enjoy this special use of incense during the season. It is hypo-allergenic, so don’t become “incensed” if you have an aversion to it.

Incense has been called by some, the breath of God. It gives us yet another way to participate in worship.

EOW?

AN UPDATE FROM THE SEARCH COMMITTEE

The Search Committee has sent out our wonderful parish profile to those who have expressed interest in the Rector position at Resurrection. We will meet in late November to discuss the responses received from our selected applicants and nominees.

As the committee chair, I have had a lot of people express opinions about the search with such comments as:

Are you getting the picture? We all have opinions and we all wish we could find the priest that best suits us individually....after all, wouldn't that be best for the church?

The Search Committee is committed to going through the process of discerning not who we want, but who we think God wants us to call--"the one God is forming for service in this place". It may happen next week, next month, or six months from now, and we don't know how old or young, male or female, etc. this person will be. What we pray is that it is the one God is forming for service for the Church of the Resurrection.

Please consider using the prayer for our search in your daily prayers and opening your hearts and minds to God's call to us.

Leigh Jensen Crawford

VESTRY NOTES

The vestry of the Church of the Resurrection met at 7:00 p.m. on November 20, 2006. The Senior Warden, Babs Deas, called the meeting to order and the Rev. Brian Ponder opened the meeting with prayer and led a Thanksgiving devotional. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved, and the financial report was accepted.

Jim Jones, vestry person for Parish Life, reported the first "Parents’ Night Out" went very well. The next night out is scheduled for December 1, 2006.

Everyone was reminded that reports for the Annual Report will be due in December. The vestry approved its annual recommendation to the bishop for re-licensure of our Lay Eucharistic Ministers and changed the December vestry meeting to the 11th due to the fact that several would be absent on the 18th. The vestry also instituted a change in policy concerning our pledge to seminary support. In the past, the total of our 1% pledge went to the seminary selected by the Rector. The vestry approved a plan to divide the support equally between the seminaries designated by the Rector and the Chaplain.

Martha McAlpin, Pastoral Care, reported that Thanksgiving meals had been delivered to the families we chose for the Angel Tree last year. The Servant Ministry Committee will select new families and make home visits for this year's Angel Tree. Clarissa Balbalian, Junior Warden, reported that the ducts in the office had been cleaned, and she has estimates to replace rotting wood on the outside of the building and an estimate to redo the vesting room. She and Fr. Brian discussed problems with non-members parking on the property and using the area behind the Canterbury Lodge. Also discussed was the plan for the ECW to update and beautify the restrooms. This plan met with acceptance by the vestry. Rachel McCann, Adult Christian Formation, stated that attendance in adult Sunday school had fallen off , and she did not know why.

The meeting adjourned with prayer.

Profile?

Interested in having your own copy of the parish profile? Copies are $15 (our actual cost) and can be ordered through December 4. Stop by the parish office to order and pay for your copy.

VESTRY NOMINATIONS

The annual meeting of the Church of the Resurrection will be Sunday, January 28, 2007. There will be one service that Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a catered lunch to follow. At this time, we will elect a Senior Warden, Junior Warden and two vestry persons.

The two vestry members rotating off the vestry this year are Peyton Passons and David McMillen. Their areas of ministry responsibilities are Evangelism and Festivals & Events, respectively. These are the positions we will fill and the areas of responsibilities they will cover.

A nominating committee comprised of vestry members has names to submit, but nominations are open and nominations from the floor welcome. The person nominated must agree beforehand and meet certain criteria to be nominated. Forms will be available in the office and the narthex.

FROM THE PARISH PROFILE

The following is from our parish profile; a copy is available in the parish office, and the full profile can be viewed online at our Web site: www.resurrectionchurch.com.

We, the Parishioners sincerely appreciate your interest in making the Church of the Resurrection your future parish home. We have much to offer and we want to be candid with you about our strengths as well as those areas needing growth and development. We are confident of our future and seek a rector who can help to lead us in shaping a continuing vision. As you read about us, we hope that you will share our excitement about the opportunities offered at the Church of the Resurrection.

The Reverend Bill Livingston served as our rector from 2002 to 2006. The Reverend Diane Livingston was assigned as Deacon to the Church from 2003 to 2006. While their departures were a great loss for us all, they left our Parish healthy and focused and in the hands of competent, dedicated lay leaders and the Reverend Brian Ponder, our campus Chaplain and Assistant Rector.

The 2006 search takes place in a church that has existed for more than 100 years. In 1888, the Diocese of Mississippi established a mission church in Starkville. In 1975, the Diocese granted parish status to the Church of the Resurrection, and the Parish, which has 300 communicants including students, serves both the community and Mississippi State University. Parish membership includes a wide range of ages and backgrounds and the high level of education found in a university community.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to seek Christ and to make him known in a dynamic place of corporate worship and to create a loving and supportive community sharing spiritual and physical help with others.

Church Facilities

The church building was erected in 1910-13. The adjacent Student Center and Nursery was constructed in 1951. The Parish Hall was added in 1975 and houses parish offices, Christian Formation rooms, and a large assembly space with kitchen. Most of these facilities were recently remodeled and a sacristy added all using capital campaign funds totaling over $400,000. During the same period, the grounds have been re-landscaped, including the courtyard, where a Columbarium and labyrinth have been built. New signage and paving have been added and exterior lighting will be added this fall. A former residence houses the Episcopal Canterbury Fellowship. A swimming pool on the property is available for use by all parishioners.

Committee Members

Leigh Jensen Crawford chairs the committee. Committee members are Mary Lee Beal, Rae Brandon, David Christiansen, Glen Cook, Babs Deas (Senior Warden, ex officio), Martha McAlpin, Dwayne Myers, Carey Price (Canterbury, ex officio), and Beatrice Tatem.

CANTERBURY NOTES

CHAPLAIN’S OPEN HOUSE & LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST

All Canterbury students are invited to the Chaplain’s annual Advent Open House for a late night breakfast and study break on Tuesday, December 5 from 8:30-11:00 p.m.

Drop by for lots of comfort food as you prepare for exams and to head home! Please email Fr. Brian to RSVP: msu_canterbury@bellsouth.net.

OTHER NOTES …

All Canterbury programming will resume, following the Christmas holidays. Mark your calendars NOW! January 10 will be our spring semester kickoff for the Wednesday Canterbury Fellowship. On January 14, Dinner & a Movie & Compline, TOO! resumes. Pews, Views & Brews also resumes in January. Be on the lookout for more details. Have a wonderful holiday season!

CALLING ALL PARISH 20-& 30-SOMETHINGS & CANTERBURY STUDENTS

Pews, Views & Brews Resumes

Pews, Views & Brews was a big success this semester, and plans are underway to continue this program beginning in January. ALL are INVITED, though we are particularly interested in involving our parish’s young people. We read a book over the course of the semester and meet monthly over dinner at a local pub or restaurant to discuss it along with other issues raised through our reading. Please phone Fr. Brian in the parish office for more information, or contact him by email: msu_canterbury@bellsouth.net. The spring semester’s title is to be determined before the end of this semester and will be available through the parish office or online. If nursery care is desired, please notify Fr. Brian well in advance of our January start-date.

JOHN MAXWELL PRESENTS JOSEPH: Father to the Stepson

You are invited to this special seasonal performance by Mississippi actor John Maxwell on Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints’ Church, Tupelo. This one-man play will explore the person of Joseph and his story. Love offerings are welcome, and a nursery will be provided. Call All Saints’ parish office for more information: 662.842.4386.

Gray Center Board Positions Open

The bishop will be filling two positions on the Gray Center Board of Managers by appointment at Annual Council in February. If you are interested in learning more about the Gray Center Board, its functions and responsibilities, as well as receiving a letter detailing the openings and how to submit your name for consideration, please contact Fr. Brian in the parish office.

A “SPOOKTACULAR” ALL HALLOWS’ EVE

Thanks to all who made the All Hallows’ Eve service with the Blessing of the Trick-or-Treaters such a wonderful success.

Thanks to our fabulous readers: Cullom and James McCormick, Lu Switzer and Kathy Dooley. Thanks to our fantastic musicians, Bill Cooke and Leanne Fazio. Thanks to the EYC for assistance in passing out bulletins and helping with the party. Thanks to Merry Barnes, Becca Horton and Carey Price for helping with the reception and other details; and thanks to Sandra Sistrunk who helped behind the scenes!

It was simply “spooktacular”!

EYC NEWS

EYC continues through December 10, meeting on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Canterbury Lodge. All in grades 7-12 are welcome! EYC will resume on January 14.

Pub Quiz Fund Raiser

Please see the flyer elsewhere in this newsletter, advertising the EYC’s PUB QUIZ event to benefit their spring trip. Team-based trivia will provide an evening of fun for most ages, and tickets are now on sale!! Teams will form onsite, or bring a crowd!! Join in the fun December 15, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Food and soft drinks will be sold.

For more information, please contact Carey Price, EYC coordinator, at 601.529.2166 or cdanprice@yahoo.com.

Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice, a senior high camp experience, will be held at Camp Bratton-Green, December 27-January 1. For an application and more information, contact Fr. Brian in the parish office.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation classes will begin in January and will meet most Sundays until mid-May. These classes involve video presentations and group discussions and are intended for anyone who would like to learn more about our Christian faith and Episcopal tradition (many long-time Episcopalians have found them informative and enjoyable).

Participation is required for those wishing to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, though participation does not commit one to being confirmed. This is also an excellent way of learning more about the Episcopal Church and/or to decide about confirmation. For more information, contact Fr. Brian in the parish office. Dates are to be determined.

CHURCH PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES ADVENT SALE

Church Publishing, Inc. the national publishing house for the Episcopal Church, is having a gigantic Advent sale! They are offering 25-30% off a large number of their titles.

The sale runs through December 15, and you MUST refer to/enter code GIFTS06DM when calling or placing an order online to receive the discount. Church Publishing’s phone number is 1.800.242.1918, or visit them online at www.churchpublishing.org.

Selection ranges from The Book of Common Prayer, to CDs, daily office readings and a host of other spirituality, healing, theology, reference and prayer titles. Check out the above web site for all sale titles.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Part of our mission statement is “to create a loving and supportive community sharing spiritual and physical help with others.” Over the last months we have provided physical help in the way of monetary donations, both from local outreach budget and from special offerings, to several organizations.

When you have a moment, stop by the narthex bulletin board to see thank you letters from some of the organizations we have helped:

Pub Quiz

Did you know that in most advertisements, the time shown on a watch is usually 10:10? Are you a trivia buff? Do you simply enjoy off-the-wall trivia? Do you want to support the EYC on our Spring road trip? If so, then Pub Quiz is for you!

Pub Quiz is a team sport played in groups of six or less, for a grand prize of $100. Seven themed rounds of ten questions each are sure to challenge and entertain both trivia novice and guru alike. Cold soft-drinks, hot chocolate, and the staple of any Pub Quiz, fried pickles, will be sold.

Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. There are only 75 tickets available, so see an EYC member ASAP to reserve your seat.

A nursery will also be provided.

DECEMBER, JANUARY SCHEDULING CHANGES

December 3
Advent 1, Holy Eucharist with Great Litany, 9:30 a.m.
followed by Advent Wreath Workshop & Christian Formation
Advent Lessons & Carols, 5:30 p.m.
followed by a festive reception

December 10
Last Sunday for EYC in 2006

December 17 Last Sunday for Sunday School in 2006

December 21
The Feast of St. Thomas,
Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism, 12:05 p.m.

December 22-29
Parish offices CLOSED

December 24
Advent 4, Holy Eucharist with Great Litany, 9:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve Mass, 5:00 p.m.
The Christ Mass with Special Music, 10:30 p.m.

December 31
Christmas 1, Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m.

January 7
Regular Worship & Weekly Schedules RESUME (except for EYC)

January 14
EYC RESUMES

CHURCH NOTES

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS, MUSIC

In keeping with the preparatory intentions of Advent, we have placed special envelopes on the back of the pews for your convenience in making donations for the Christmas flowers. You can also make a donation by noting Christmas flowers on the memo line of a check. This year, you can also make a donation for use for Christmas music by noting Christmas music on the memo line of a check.

If you would like your donation to be in honor or in memory of someone, please include the names on the envelope and note whether it is a memorial or honor gift. Donations received by Monday, December 18, will be included in the pew sheets for Christmas services.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

Watch your Sunday announcements for information on the Choir’s annual Christmas caroling!!

INVESTITURE SERVICE ON DVD

We have ordered a DVD copy of the investiture of presiding bishop Katharine. If you are interested in checking the DVD out, please call the parish office (323-3483) to add your name to the waiting list ~ we'll let you know when it's available.

ANNUAL BELL RINGING FOR SALVATION ARMY

This year we will again be bell ringers for Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign. We have volunteered for December 7 and December 10, if there are enough ringers. For more information, please contact Tom Cathcart at kkoch1@bellsouth.net

ANNUAL COUNCIL

The 179th Annual Council of the Diocese of Mississippi will be February 2-4, 2007, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Registration information is available in the parish office if you are interested in attending.

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Quality Inn and Suites, 3332 Clay Street, Vicksburg. To reserve a room call 601-636-0804 and ask for a room in the Resurrection, Starkville block. Give them your credit card number to guarantee the room. If there are any problems ask for Stephanie, who is very nice and who coordinated our arrangements.

BAPTISM DATES

There are two dates in the coming months when we will have baptisms, Thursday,
December 21, and Sunday, January 7.

Anyone desiring to be baptized or any parent desiring to have a child baptized, please call Fr. Brian (323-3483) to schedule an appointment to discuss the Church’s teachings on Holy Baptism.......

Other Coming Events and Important Dates

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

WE GIVE THANKS FOR THE MARRIAGE OF: Elizabeth Wheatley and Butch Jones on November 26 in Bay St. Louis, MS

WE PRAY FOR THOSE TO BE BAPTIZED ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21,
THE FEAST OF ST. THOMAS: Brett Madison, Vincent Broadus, and Orion James, the children of Steve and Wendy VanLandingham

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO: Leanne Fazio on the death of her father, Darrell Hemphill; Sally Hester on the death of her uncle, Claude Stewart; and Jeri Williams on the death of her daughter, Susan Estava.

Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord; And let light perpetual shine upon them.

YOUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR...

those with child, especially Jennifer Reed Kouns, Rachel Price Flum, Whitney Hilton.... those who suffer in mind, body or spirit, especially Jeanne, Lorenzo, Edna, Don, Ophelia, Donald Mosley, Madeline, Bridget Burdan, Hunter Maye, Lisa Dickey, Chad Green, Marianne, Chris Pearce, Walt Hillen, George Hester, Richard Christiansen, Rhonda Bond, Joan Hill, Murray Bullock, Betty Woods, Cecelia Robson, Jan Handy, Melinda Jones, Faye Jordan, Marion Kennair, Mollye Callahan, Gene, Hattie Shelley, Roy Povall, Robin Vinson, Liam Livingston, Dick Shattuck....those who serve in the military, especially Steve, David, Chris, Fran, Tim McKay, Justin, John Burdan, Rob Kennington, David McCaffree.... and those in harm’s way.

December Birthdays

ANOTHER PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: DEC. 1

We are arranging another Parents' Night Out for Friday, December 1, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Our last evening was so popular that we need a second babysitter to help Theresa in the nursery. If you would be willing to help out, please contact Susan Cook (susandcook@hotmail.com, 324-9783).

Anyone - but particularly High School or college students - would be welcome. This is a paid job!

Anyone who wishes may make a donation to help the parish cover costs.

NEED A CHRISTMAS GIFT?

MONASTERY SOAPS & ROSARIES

St. Joseph’s Monastery, Order of St. Benedict, an Episcopal brotherhood in Natchez, offers an array of soaps and rosaries for sale through their website: www.osbms.org. Each sale helps support the monastic life of the monastery and makes wonderful Christmas or anytime gifts.

BISHOP’s BLEND COFFEE

Bishop's Blend coffee makes a great gift AND provides good "fair trade" coffee at a reasonable price. Your gift will also help with Episcopal Church outreach, both locally and at the "Episcopal Relief & Development" level. Choose from these 5 flavors: Café de la Paz, Kaldi's Roast, Bishop’s Blend (the original), Bishop’s Cinnamon Spice, and Bishop’s Blend Decaf. The 12-ounce bags are $10 each. If you would like to order BB coffee, let Tom Cathcart know (preferably via email at kkoch1@bellsouth.net) how much of each kind, ground or whole bean. He will let you know when they can be picked up at the church.

BOOKS, CDs, & MORE

Church Publishing offers selections ranges from The Book of Common Prayer, to CDs, daily office readings and a host of other spirituality, healing, theology, reference and prayer titles—and there’s a sale! See page 7 for details.

ERD, HEIFER INTERNATIONAL

Episcopal Relief and Development and Heifer International offer an array of “gifts” through your monetary donations which support sustainable living in areas of the world in great need.