Ash Wednesday Service Tonight!
This Wednesday, March 5, we will be celebrating Ash Wednesday as we begin the Lenten season. We will have dinner at 5:45 like normal, and then life groups are invited to meet at 6:30 for a short time and then join us for the service at 7. Modeled after the 40 days Christ spent in the wilderness, Lent is a set apart season in the life of the Church. As we draw closer to Easter, we use this time to examine our faith and create practices around drawing closer to Christ. As we prepare to come to Ash Wednesday, be thinking about a particular spiritual discipline or fast that you may want to enter into during this Lenten season. Ask the Lord if there is something He wants you to put on hold or enter into for this set apart time so that you can focus on Him more clearly.
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This Sunday will mark the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, so make sure to set your clocks ahead by one hour on Saturday night so that we don’t miss you on Sunday! | | | |
Lenten Series Starting This Sunday
There is a popular saying that goes: Consider the statement: “I am... Two of the most powerful words; for what you put after them shapes your reality.” However, as followers of Jesus what does it mean when He says “I am” and how does it shape our reality? During this season of Lent we will be looking at the “I am” statements in the Gospel of John with this very question in mind. We will begin this Ash Wednesday with the statement from Jn. 6:35: “I am the Bread of Life.”
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We are excited to be offering a cantata this Easter season featuring the Community Choir accompanied by a small orchestra. The cantata will be performed during our worship service on Palm Sunday, April 13. This is open to anyone who would like to participate. The rehearsal process will be the same as the Christmas Cantata, one hour rehearsals after Sunday services (12 PM-1 PM). Additionally any youth who are involved in Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe are permitted to leave early in order to get lunch before your next rehearsal. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Josh or Angelo Galarza. | | | |
Youth Drama Supplies Request
Rehearsals have begun for the St. Giles Youth Drama production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. We're excited to present this show to you in May so be on the lookout for more show details coming soon.
The production quality we have in mind fo this show is more ambitious than previous productions so we are in need of a few household items that you may have. If you are disposing of any of the following, please consider donating them to Youth Drama:
- Unsoiled medium to large corrugated cardboard boxes (the type that ship from Amazon). No pizza boxes, please.
- Unsoiled lightweight cardboard boxes (the type that cereal and crackers come in)
- Unsoiled newspapers
- Cardboard tubing of any kind (e.g. poster mailers, empty wrapping paper rolls)
- Bamboo skewers (shishkabob style)
- Dowel rods - square or round
- A box fan
- An old bicycle that we'll salvage for parts (particularly handle grips, brake levers/cables, wheel and chain assembly).
As our rehearsals continue, we will update this list. Our need is small and we are very adaptive to any materials we have on hand so there's no need to purchase any of these items.
Please put all donations on the stage in Patterson Auditorium.
Thanks for your support-
Ben Miller
Production Director
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SAVE THE DATE for our 3rd annual Community VBS!
When: July 9-11
What time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (dinner provided)
Who: St. Giles, Eternity Church, & Christ Pres.
Rising Kindergarten - Rising 6th grade
Where: St. Giles Church
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Lancaster, PA Bus Trip
Join us June 24th for a bus trip to Lancaster, PA to see Sight & Sound Theater's production of "Noah"!. As well as tickets to the play, the trip will also include buggy rides, an overnight stay at the AmishView Inn Suites, and more, Click here to see the full flyer with details.
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Bloom Baby Shower - New Date!
ALL WOMEN INVITED!
BABY SHOWER for BLOOM (Pregnancy Resource Center)
Hosted by St Giles Women's Fellowship
TUESDAY, MARCH 11th 9:30am-11:30am
Executive Director Kim Southerland will be our guest speaker.
The needs list is published below; please do NOT wrap your gifts.
This is a sweet event so please join us to celebrate babies and the work of Bloom of the PRC!
Similac Advance - blue top (can be generic)
Similac Total Comfort - gold top (can be generic)
Winter Clothes, boys and girls - 0-3, 9, 12, 18, 24 months, 2-3T
Diapers - all sizes up through 3T
Wipes
Diaper rash cream
Nail clippers
Lotion (NO POWDER)
Baby wash/shampoo
Gift cards from Walmart or Target (for staff to purchase larger items if needed)
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Kitchen Work Day -
Volunteers Needed!
Save the date! March 22 we will have a workday in the kitchen. Stan Barnett, our Wednesday night caterer will be leading our workday. He has taken many State of Virginia ServSafe classes and is familiar with proper cleaning and storage techniques. This event is for guys and gals as there may be some heavy lifting. Time is 9 AM to 12 Noon. See you there!
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Become a Mentor with
STEP's Jobs for Life Program!
Jobs for Life is a twelve-week biblical program surrounding public housing residents with teaching, encouragement, and accountability as students overcome roadblocks, define career goals, and improve their resumes and interviewing skills. Experience in any industry is welcome! What matters most is a willingness to listen, encourage, and provide practical advice on job skills, workplace expectations, and professional growth!
Mentor orientation will be held Tuesday, March 11th from 6pm to 8:30pm at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (1627 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220). The class will meet Tuesday evenings, March 18th - June 3rd from 6pm-8pm at Grace Covenant. You are welcome to attend orientation even if you aren't sure about mentoring! Apply online at steprichmond.org.
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Clothing Donations Needed!
Dear church family,
For months I have been looking for a reliable source to help the people of North Carolina affected by the hurricane of last fall. I think there are families still living in tents that have lost all their possessions plus their jobs is hard to believe. However, I have found the source! What I am asking for is new or gently used CLEAN WINTER CLOTHES.
This includes:
Adult clothes - women's & men's
Adult shoes - women's & men"s
Children's clothes - all sizes
Children's shoes - all sizes
Socks
Underwear
Coats
Bring your items folded and put in plastic bags and place the bags in the gray bin outside of the office. If there are any questions, contact Judy Clough 804-513-4807.
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Food Pantry Still Collecting Donations!
Dear church family,
Everyone associated with the food pantry gives our church a huge thank you for all we have given for the families needing food. The church has families that have given the turkeys or ham needed for the holiday meals! What a huge blessing!
The pantry needs are:
Any nonperishable vegetables
Canned chicken
Peanut butter
Jelly
Cake mixes/icing
Oatmeal
Canned fruit
Cereal
Mac & cheese
Soups for cooking & hearty soup
Saltines or any crackers
Pasta sauce
Pasta
Again thank you for each item you have provided for the pantry.
Judy Clough
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Ever wondered what we do at Make Studio? Watch this video to discover more about our unique St. Giles ministry and how we’re making an impact!” | | | |
First Thursday Book Club
Each person who facilitates book club has a unique and refreshing way of presenting, and such is true of book club member and graduate of ORU, Colleen Belvin. She will share about a man whose mother, like Hannah, dedicated him to the lord and whose name means “spoken word”. Oral Roberts stuttered and yet the prophecy given of him before his birth came to fruition. You are invited to book club, 3/6 at 10 in the parlor, when Colleen will share fascinating insights about Oral Roberts. Our special “guest” who was “close” to Oral Roberts will briefly make an appearance. Lunch will follow for those whose schedules allow.
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Laughter & Lunch
A special time of laughter is fast approaching when laughter and lunch meets at 11:30 on Thursday, March 13th. Bring your lunch and something humorous to share and enjoy fun fellowship and the added benefit of the good medicine of laughter. Call or text Susan Herring at 804-514-1621 for details.
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Livestreaming Bible Study and Worship
We are now livestreaming many of our events, including both Sunday worship services and our concert series on our YouTube channel. These can also be viewed later at the same YouTube channel. Take advantage of the opportunity to catch up on anything you’ve missed, or to share these ministries with friends who might benefit from them.
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