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The GrapevineWare Episcopal Church Gloucester, Virginia November 2002 ALL SAINTS' DAY, UNITED THANK OFFERING INGATHERING, HOLIDAY SALE AND RECITAL ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD All Saints' Day, one of the seven principal feasts of the church, is a much beloved celebration of the faithful departed. It is believed that the commemoration of All Saints on November 1st began in Ireland, spread to England and then to Europe. In other parts of the church this feast was observed on May 13th or the Sunday after Pentecost, which we now know as Trinity Sunday. On Sunday, November 3rd, you may remember your loved ones in the service during the Prayers of the People. Also on this Sunday, the Episcopal Church Women will receive the Fall Ingathering of the United Thank Offering. Blue Boxes for your gifts that fold and jingle in your pocket are on the church porch table. UTO envelopes are included in this Grapevine. Come to Ware's African Team Ministries Holiday Sale on this Sunday and do lots of Christmas shopping! There will be African jewelry, books, toys, knickknacks, and copies of Ware's history. The Youth will wrap gifts and sell Christmas wreaths. A 350th celebration event this Sunday is a Recital of Sacred Organ Music presented at Ware Episcopal Church by Giles Cooke, Music Director of Williamsburg Baptist Church at 4 p.m. A reception follows in the Parish Hall. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Ware Episcopal Church is at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 17th. The meeting begins with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The agenda includes the presentation of the proposed 2003 Budget, election of four Vestry members and various other reports to the congregation. FROM THE RECTOR Dear Parishioners, In these last months we as a community and a nation have learned new realities about the stability, peace and safety we have taken for granted. Conversations may include observations and concerns about the market, terrorism or even where to stop to purchase gasoline. Which one of us has not been concerned for family and friends in the Washington D.C. area, New York or even the nearby community of Ashland? The gift of this November is an opportunity to focus on the source of our safety and freedom: our faith in a loving and caring God, our families, our friends, and our community. Thanksgiving Day, giving thanks, and being thankful are universal themes that hold us together. Being thankful is a way of sustaining our lives and relationships - it helps us and others know that we are loved and appreciated. Things have changed since September a year ago but the relationships and people who give meaning to our lives are still here. During this month give thanks to God and let others know you are thankful for their love and friendship. Let us also rejoice in what is right and good and wonderful! Faithfully yours, The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are hosting a High Tea on Tuesday, November 19th at 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Miles Baker will be the speaker. His topic is Similarities Between Native American Shamanism and Christianity. Make your reservation with Hally Baker, 693-2613 by Friday, November 15th. All women are invited. The next meeting of the ECW Study Group will be Wednesday, November 6th, at 10 a.m. in the Parish Library. The topic of study is the United Methodist Church. If you need more information, call Martha Morton, 693-5574. EPISCOPAL YOUTH The Ware Episcopal Youth Committee, open to all members, 7th - 12th grades, meets Sunday, November 10th at 9:30 a.m. The Youth are selling wreaths for the holidays. Place your order by seeing one of the youth members or by ordering at the Holiday Sale Sunday, November 3rd. The 16-inch Balsam fir is $10 and the 22-inch Balsam fir is $15. The Youth will also be available to wrap your purchases at the Holiday Sale on Sunday, November 3rd. For additional information, call Susan Jenkins, 694-0640 or e-mail her (susu@hudbon.com). MANY THANKS Our 350th Celebration has been a joy this year. It could not have been a success without the help of many people. A special thanks is extended to:MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS Ware Church is decorated each Christmas with poinsettias and greens around the Altar and in the windows to celebrate the birth of our Lord. These plants and the garlands, made of local greens, are placed in the Church at Christmas and remain through the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. Each memorial is $8. To give plants in memory of loved ones, please fill out the order blank and return it by December 8th with your check so that the names will be in the Christmas bulletins. NAME(S)______________________________ ______________________________ YOUR NAME _________________________________ Please print the names as you wish them to appear in the Christmas bulletins. Make your check payable to Ware Episcopal Church, designate it Poinsettias and mail your request and check to: Mrs. Edward H. Ould, III P. O. Box 6 Ware Neck, VA 23178-0006 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1 - Susie Proctor 1 - David Teagle 1 - Oliver Ulsaker 3 - Muriel Evans 4 - Deborah Wiggins 4 - Kathryn Ingles 5 - Gilbert Birdsall 5 - Gay Phillips 5 - Vitaliy Kiku 6 - Judy Guimont 6 - John Haskell 7 - Jim Dykeman 9 - Lenore Munger 12 - Brad Newbill 13 - Mary Ann Kiku 13 - Wayne Jackson 13 - Desiree Pratt 15 - Bobby Ray 16- Kelsey Dotzenrod 16 - Jane Nichols 16 - Maurice Guimont 17 - John Kalinich 17 - Muriel Shackelford 18 - Catesby Jones 20 - Shannon Kirschbaum 20 - Samantha Leary 23 - Cornelia Kittler 24 - Lee Anderson 26 - Miles Baker 27 - Peter Hanson 29 - Rosalie Switzer 29 - Wes Jones 30 - James Biel DECEMBER GRAPEVINE - November 11th PRAYER GROUP MEETS Each month the Ware Church Prayer Group gathers for fellowship, prayer time and the Holy Eucharist in the Parish House. They pray for parishioners and friends of Ware. The next meeting is Wednesday, November 13th at 10 a.m. If you have a prayer need, call Jane Van Leeuwen at 693-3500. To be part of this important ministry, call Hally Baker at 693-2613. FIRST SUNDAY FOOD OFFERING On the first Sunday of every month Ware Church receives gifts of food and other personal items to restock the shelves at the Salvation Army Food Closet. Items always in demand include canned meat items, tuna fish, peanut butter and paper products. Gifts for the Pantry can be left in the office or taken directly to the Salvation Army. Thank you for your contributions. WARE CHURCH CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT The Christmas ornament commemorating the 350th anniversary is on display in the Parish Hall. The ornament, a three-dimensional brass copy of the Church building, sells for $15.00. A stand is included. VESTRY MEETING The Ware Vestry will meet on Monday, November 4th in the Parish Library. Pick up your packets Sunday, November 3rd. TIME CAPSULE An activity during our 350th celebration is to prepare a Time Capsule which will be a reflection of life in our Parish. Gather together those items you would like to include in the Time Capsule. We will assemble the capsule on Sunday, November 17th and dedicate it on Sunday, November 24th. "RING IN THE SEASON" The Salvation Army will present the program "Ring in the Season" at First Presbyterian Church in Gloucester on Sunday, November 17th at 3 p.m. to recruit bell ringers. Bell ringers will be at their stations November 29th - December 23rd. Refreshments will be served after the program. If you are interested, please call Bobby Ray, 725-9108. OFFICE CLOSED The office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. PARISH CALENDAR November 3rdAll Saints' Celebration/UTO Holiday Sale, 9 a.m. Organ Recital, 4 p.m. November 4th Vestry Meeting, 7:30 p.m. November 10th 5th Century Fund Program, 9:30 a.m. November 11th December Grapevine Deadline November 17th Assemble Time Capsule, 9:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting, 10:30 a.m. November 24th Dedicate Time Capsule, 9:30 a.m. November 28th Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. December 1st Advent Sunday Breakfast, 9 a.m. December 2nd Vestry Meeting, 7:30 p.m. December 8th Poinsettia Order Deadline Handbell Concert, 7 p.m., Ware Ringers and Newington Handbells at Newington Baptist December 9th January Grapevine Deadline December 15th Christmas Giving Tree Deadline December 22nd Greening of the Church December 24th Lessons and Carols, 5 p.m. Festive Holy Eucharist, 10 p.m. December 25th Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. in the Chapel CHRISTMAS GIVING TREES ON DISPLAY Twelve Gloucester families will have a bright and bountiful Christmas with help from members of Ware Church. Family names are being suggested by the Gloucester Salvation Army. Sunday, November 24th, the Christmas gift tree will be ready in the Parish House, decorated with the names and Christmas gift wishes of our twelve families. We hope everyone will take a name or two from the tree. Bring the wrapped gifts to the Parish House by Sunday, December 15th. We are also collecting non-perishable foods and other basic items for these families. Bring items to the Parish House in November and December. Suggested items are as follows: canned meats and vegetables, fruits, rice, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, wholesome cereals, canned juices, spaghetti sauce, packaged cookies, coffee, tea bags, paper goods, laundry powder, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap and dish detergents. The Mission Committee thanks all who have helped over the years to make this project a huge success. For more information, call our Missions Committee Chairperson, Bobbie Ray, 725-9108. HOLY EUCHARIST The Holy Eucharist will be offered on Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. in the church. CHRISTMAS TREE SALE NGA, Inc. will be selling Christmas Trees again this year at the Blue Fin Restaurant in the Court House. This is the 12th year that this event has been sponsored. The money raised goes to buy Christmas gifts of clothing, food and toys for needy families in our county. If you are interested in buying a tree, stop by the Blue Fin or call Anne Dyal at 693-3196. Trees are for sale November 29th through December 20th. They are usually Frazier firs. NGA, Inc., (Needlework Guild of America), is a 117-year-old volunteer non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for needy individuals through gifts of new clothing, linens, toiletries and food. The Guild's gifts help foster independent, self-sufficient, contributing members of society. SUNDAY SCHOOL The Sunday Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the Parish House library. The lesson topics are the morning readings and current events. All adults are welcome! For more information, call Ed James at 693-2961. MUSIC NOTES Parish Epiphany Pageant Preparation Plans are being made for our Epiphany Pageant which is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, 2003. The pageant, "Light of the World" by Mark Patterson, combines original songs and familiar Christmas carols from around the world to tell the Christmas story. The pageant features narration, drama and songs. This pageant is a wonderful opportunity for the entire Ware Church family to begin the new year by celebrating the gift of Christ's light in the world. We hope this will be an event that incorporates all ages; so if you want to be a part of this celebration, there are many areas where you can help. We need narrators, actors, singers, set workers/builders, and costume helpers. Please call Dee Johnston, 804-843-3447 or the church office. MORE HANDBELLS ORDERED Exciting news! The money has been raised for the fourth octave of handbells. Donations from the handbell concert and the John DeHardit Fund have enabled us to place the order. The handbells should arrive next spring. Then we will need more ringers! New members are always welcome. Regular practice is on Wednesday nights with additional practices as needed. Consider joining this group and glorifying the Lord! HANDBELLS The Ware Ringers and the Newington Baptist Handbell Ringers will meet Saturday, November 2nd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a workshop at Newington Baptist Church. They are preparing music for a joint Christmas Concert December 8th at 7 p.m. at Newington Baptist Church. The music will also be performed as the prelude music at the 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Service at Ware. There is a special combined handbell practice for the Ware Church Ringers on Friday, November 22nd, 7 - 9 p.m. at Newington Baptist Church. CHOIR VACATION Dee Johnston will be on vacation November 17th - 23rd. There is no Senior Choir practice Sunday, November 17th and no Junior Choir or Handbell practice Wednesday, November 20th. There are no practices November 27th due to Thanksgiving. PRACTICE SCHEDULES Junior Choir, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.Ware Ringers, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays November 6th and 13th Senior Choir, 9 a.m. Sundays, except November 17th |
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