Miraculous Draught of Fishes

Raphael

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

9 February 2025

Hello, Old Donation!

Last Sunday was fun as we learned about "Jesus and the Groundhog" from Rick+. We even had Douglas, the Groundhog, visit with us for the day! ODEC is all about having good fun, even during worship.

Tonight we have Vestry commission meetings. Dinner at 6pm, followed by meetings at 6:30pm for one hour. If you don't know where or how to be involved at ODEC, join us and get an idea of where your gifts might fit in.

Tomorrow is busy with healing worship in the morning, Knit Wits, and SCOPE. Read below for more information.

We welcome the Rev. Carlton Bakkum this Sunday for 8:00am and 10:30am worship. This week Daughters of the King will host coffee hour and be highlighted in our prayers of the people. If you have questions on how to be involved with them, this is your chance! We also have EYC bowling, and Paws, Prayers & Praise at 5pm.

Questions? Contact me - I'm here to help. We will see you all soon!

~Gretchen Hood

Director of Administration & Communications

USHERS NEEDED

Every week we need ushers for the 8:00am and 10:30am worship services. Ushers play an integral part to our worship, help greet newcomers, and "direct traffic" for communion. We need YOU to be involved with this. It's simple to sign up, and we have on-the-job training! We always have a clickable button in Chimes and Sunday Scoop so you can participate.

Thursdays

10:00am Worship with healing, followed by Bible Study in Salisbury.

Knit Wits

Tomorrow, 1:30pm in the Library.

SCOPE

Tomorrow, 5:30pm in Alfriend House. We'll make Valentines cards for Bayside residents. Questions? Please contact Bethanny.

Seeking!

Small furnished accommodations: apartment, garden home, garage apartment with a washer & dryer and private entrance. Do you have one? Do you know of one? Please contact Gretchen!

Urban Renewal Center, First Presbyterian Church, Norfolk

Sunday, 16 February 5:00pm

2025 Race in America Forum Series. Speaker Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander will address the role of government in perpetuating racial issues.

Parish Annual Meeting

Click the graphic to watch the slideshow with all of the information from our Annual Meeting held last Sunday.

Transition

Please be sure to complete the third survey. Your input is needed and wanted.

February Bell Ringer

All submissions for the upcoming February Bell Ringer are now due. Please email to Gretchen at odec@olddonation.org. Please do not format your input, and fewer than 150 words.

Pastoral Need or Concern?

Gretchen Hood is your first point of contact.

Voice Mail: 757-497-0563

Email: odec@olddonation.org

Text: 757-816-1965

If you have a general question, please email Gretchen.

It's now time to submit your 2025 pledge!

Click the graphic below to do so online.

Read everything about Stewardship in our most recent Bell Ringer!

Photos

Please send us a current photo of yourself so we can update our records. This is in preparation to help our upcoming interim rector. Email your photo to Gretchen.

Flickr Photos

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