The Friday News from St. Michael's, December 22, 2023

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The Friday News from St. Michael's, December 22, 2023

Worship with us this week in our Sanctuary
Sunday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

The Rev. Jorge Pallares will preside and preach
Service in Spanish: 12 Noon.
Service in English: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 28, 6 p.m. - Evening Prayer Service
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

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.

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

Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 21 at 10 a.m.
Note: The English Service will start at 9 a.m. on January 21.

Next Bishop’s Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 31

Tutu Desk Program
Students in South Africa, especially children, do not have desks in their classrooms. Therefore, Canon Anna Carmichael invites us to support the program to provide them a Portable Desk. The cost of each portable desk is $20. Please donate. We will raise funds through the Day of Pentecost (May 19, 2024). Then our Church will send a check to the Diocesan Office with our contributions. Let’s make a difference in the lives of children in Africa.

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