The Friday News from St. Michael's, November 24, 2023

Worship with us this week in our Sanctuary
Sunday, November 26 - Feast of Christ the King

• 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 29, 6 p.m. - Evening Prayer Service
Eve of Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle

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.

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.

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

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

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

• The Thrift Store Co-Op is open every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Monday, December 18 - CAPK Senior Box Day, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, December 19 - Food Pantry is open 9-11 a.m.