The Friday News from St. Michael's, November 10, 2023

Worship with us this week in our Sanctuary
Sunday, November 12 - 24th Sunday after Pentecost

• 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, November 15, 6 p.m. - Evening Prayer Service

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.

Please pray for our delegates to Diocesan Convention, November 10-11 at the Episcopal Conference Center Oakhurst.

The Food Pantry Needs Thanksgiving Turkeys
All Souls Food Pantry is looking for donations for our Thanksgiving distribution on Tuesday, November 21. We need turkeys and in the past our local grocery stores have offered either discounts or free turkeys with your grocery purchases. We would gratefully appreciate any turkey donations. Please contact Deacon Cathy for pickup or delivery information. 

Next Bishop’s Committee Meeting: Wednesday, November 29."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.

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. 
Also, the Bishop’s Committee will need to elect a new treasurer.
Please contact Padre Jorge or Deacon Cathy if you are interested.

Food Ministry Dates

• The Thrift Store Co-Op is open every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• ​Monday, November 20: CAPK Senior Box Day, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, November 21: Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m. (Corrected date!)

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