Theological Education Sunday
VTS will be lifting up and celebrating Theological Education Sunday on February 3, 2019. This is the Sunday set aside for prayers and support for all those whose ministry is the educating and forming of Christian leaders, both lay and ordained. Last year, VTS shared the following collect and prayer that we received from the Rev. Leon Spencer (VTS ’89). We are pleased to do so this year.
Collect for Theological Education Sunday
Almighty God, You have enlightened your Church By the teaching of our theological seminaries; Enrich them evermore with your heavenly grace, Bless and guide those within who teach and who learn; Deepen their love and strengthen their faith So that they may be formed to lead us To proclaim the truth of your salvation, To the glory of your Name. Substantially adapted from An Anglican Prayer Book (Southern Africa) and A New Zealand Prayer Book.
Collect for a Seminarian on Theological Education Sunday
We give you thanks especially for Ashley Mather and Matthew Dumont-Machowski; Fill N. with faith, hope, and love As N. is formed for the ordained ministry; May s/he be imaginative, expectant and willing to learn So that by her/his life and ministry We shall know that Christ dwells in her/his heart; Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
2018 Contribution Statements
This is the final Sunday to pick up your Contribution statement in the Commons. Any statements left on Monday will be mailed out.
Anniversaries
Beginning in March, we will be adding an Anniversary section to the prayer list. If you would like to have your anniversary included, be sure to contact the parish office to make sure that we have the date in our computer system.
Inquirers Class Resumes
The Inquirers class will resume on February 3 in the library. Join us for an Inquirers guide to Baptism.
Adult Forum: Current Situation in Russia and Central Europe
In 1989 a wave of political transformations brought the end of Communist governments across the then Warsaw Pact. Within three years, the Soviet Union had collapsed and Germany was reunited. Thirty years later, where do those new democracies stand, what hopes and disappointments have accompanied those continent-changing developments? Jennifer Long and John Boris share observations on the current situation in Russia and Central Europe.
Hoagie Sale in Merrow Hall Auditorium
The EYC youth stayed up all night making hoagies for everyone to purchase during coffee hour this week! If you made advanced orders, your sandwiches will be ready to go. If you would like to purchase lunch or dinner for this evening, extras are available until we sell out! Hoagies are $4.50 each. Come support our youth as they raise needed funds for their summer mission trip!
J2A Auction Tickets Go On Sale!
Beginning during the morning Coffee Hours, J2A youth we will be selling raffle tickets, auction tickets and collecting donations of wine and gift cards for the March 2 J2A Auction. The raffle items will include something for everyone: a stay at a luxurious DC hotel, a virtual reality gaming headset and a wireless bluetooth speaker. Raffle tickets will be $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20 and auction tickets are $10 per person which include dinner and drinks.
No Youth Night on February 3
There is no Youth Night this evening due to the Super Bowl. The next Youth Night is on March 3.