The Friday News from St. Michael's, December 1, 2023

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The Friday News from St. Michael's, December 1, 2023

Worship with us this week in our Sanctuary
Sunday, December 3 - First Sunday of Advent

The Rev. Jorge Pallares will preside and preach
Service in English: 10 a.m.
Coffee Hour: 11 a.m.
Service in Spanish: 12 Noon.

Wednesday, December 6, 6 p.m. - Evening Prayer Service
Wednesday after 1st Sunday of Advent

Church Prayer List
We pray for Michael our Presiding Bishop and David our Bishop. We also pray for Joseph our President, Gavin our Governor, and Eric our Mayor. Please remember in your prayers Stan, Rita, Sandy, Bob, Dunnie, and the students at Mesquite High School.

Cathedral Livestream
As an alternative for those unable to attend our Sunday services in person, St. James Episcopal Cathedral offers a livestream of their service.
Link: www.youtube.com/@StJamesEpiscopalCathedral/streams

Please Give
Mail your pledges and offerings to:
St. Michael's Episcopal Church,
PO Box 1630, Ridgecrest, CA 93556

Contribute to the church online at:
https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z9KQ/home

Forward Day by Day: The "Forward Day by Day" devotional booklets for November, December, and January are available now. Many people use this publication as part of their regular prayer life. If you do or would like to, be sure to pick one up in the lobby.

"He is the Light" - Ridgecrest Interfaith Nativity Festival
Come celebrate the birth of our Savior. A live Nativity will be on display outside for all to see then come inside to warm up and tour the displays.Location: Latter Day Saints, 1031 S. Norma Street
Time:

Friday, December 8 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, December 9 3-8 p.m.

Toys for Tots - Our Toys for Tots appeal is now open and we’re collecting new, unwrapped, toy gifts, within the large container located inside the lobby. These will be distributed to less fortunate children at Christmas to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope. The deadline is Sunday, December 10, 2023. Thank you for your support & generosity!

Christmas Decorating of the Church: Sunday, December 17, during Coffee Hour.

Monday, December 18, 5 p.m. - Las Posadas at St. Paul's Bakersfield.

Next Bishop’s Committee Meeting: Wednesday, December 20.

Sunday, December 24, 5 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service
There will not be a 10 a.m. service on December 24.

Removal of Christmas Decorations: Sunday, January 7, during Coffee Hour.

Ministry Vacancies
We need ushers, greeters, and offering counters.
At our Annual Meeting in January, we will need to elect two new members to the Bishop’s Committee.
Can you help? Please contact Padre Jorge or Deacon Cathy.

Food Ministry Dates