Our Savior Comes;
Will We Welcome Him?
Mother Rebecca
“Now to the gate of my Jerusalem,
The seething holy city of my heart,
The saviour comes. But will I welcome him?"
From Palm Sunday by Malcolm Guite
On Ash Wednesday, each of us was invited to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word. Throughout this season, we have sought to draw nearer to God through our worship, formation programs, and personal spiritual disciplines.
The opening lines of Malcolm Guite’s Palm Sunday sonnet remind us that, even as we have been seeking to draw closer to God, Jesus has been drawing nearer to us. On Sunday, we will recall the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem to cries of “Hosanna! Save us!” This weekend, we will gather outside the nave, hear a reading from Matthew’s Gospel, then process ...
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In this E-news:
- The Whole of Holy Week
- Young Adult News, Baptisms,The Watch, & Break The Fast
- Outreach Opportunity for Gateway of Grace Children
- Aging Faithfully Workshop
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Youth Pilgrimage to Scotland & Holy Land Pilgrimage Slots
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Holy Week Begins Next Weekend | |
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Young Adults March 31
The Fellowship of The Fig, our newly-formed young adult ministry for those in their 20s and 30s, will meet on the parlor patio Friday, March 31 at 6:30pm for a night around the fire pit with Father Ted. He’ll lead us in discussions about our faith. A S’mores bar will be provided. Please bring your non-alcoholic beverage of choice. For more info, contact...
Colleen Carson
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Palm Cross
Making
Join us in the Vestry Room Saturday, April 1 between 9:00am and 12:00noon to help make Palm Crosses for our three Palm Sunday Services. We will be cutting Palm fronds for the worship services, as well as, folding Palm Crosses. This is a "Come and Go" gathering.
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Important Date Changes
Due to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday falling on the first and second Sundays of April, Parish Nurses Health Screening will move to the weekend of April 15 & 16.
Peace Post will not take place this Sunday but will resume the first Sunday in May.
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Pray For Our Catechumens
Our 3 adult candidates for baptism, are preparing for their baptism, God willing, at the Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday, April 8 at 8:00pm. Please keep Kellan, Daniel, and Quinten in your prayers.
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Aging Faithfully
You’re invited to a half-day workshop designed to inform, guide, and spark dialogue between people in the second half of life and those facing their aging parents’ future care needs. We will explore communication, housing, caregiving, end-of-life planning, and more with keynote speaker Missy Buchanan. Join us in Roper Hall on April 22 at 8:30am.
Pastor Nancy
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Holy Land Pilgrimage Opportunity
Five slots have opened up for the Holy Land Pilgrimage this Fall and are waiting for you to fill them. The trip departs Dallas October 17 and returns November 3, 2023. These spots need to be filled as soon as possible. Previous pilgrimages to the center of three of the world's great Faiths has been a transformative experience of previous pilgrims. For more information and to sign-up contact:
Mother Rebecca
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Endowment's Wide Reach
Did you know Transfiguration’s Endowment Fund is not just one big fund?
The Legacy Fund, was joined by a fund dedicated to Outreach purposes and has evolved to include six sub-funds that support the mission and ministries of our church: the Legacy fund, the Outreach fund, the Music fund, the Joanna Elizabeth Pierce and Justin Ford Pierce Youth fund, the Christopher Rodgers Seminarian fund, and the Infrastructure fund.
Each year, Endowment fulfills grant requests that serve the needs of our church, such as the name badges, interior signage, music chairs for the performance hall, youth mission trips, and contributions to non-profit agencies in our local communities. Endowment gifts and planned-giving bequests help our invested funds grow.
Do you have someone or a ministry you would like to honor? You may specify one of the sub-funds, and that individual, ministry, or family will be notified of your gift (the amount always remains confidential). If you'd like more information on planned giving, contact Alan Dunlop, Endowment Fund Chair.
Alan Dunlop
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The Passion Experience for Families
Sunday, April 2, 2023 | 4:00pm to 6:00pm | Pizza Picnic
Kids and their families are invited to experience an amazing and thought-provoking Easter journey together. On this family mini retreat, you will experience the excitement surrounding Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, the significance of the Last Supper, the darkness at Gethsemane, the confusion of Good Friday, the silence of Holy Saturday and the Joy of Easter. Families will walk together from station to station, experiencing this journey that provides opportunities for families to discuss their faith. We ask families attending to bring a picnic blanket that will be used at each station and for our pizza picnic at the close of our time together. Childcare provided. For questions, contact Allison Blalock.
Please RSVP Now for this event to help with our planning.
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Youth Pilgrimage to Scotland
Plans for our next Youth pilgrimage are underway. Rising 9-12 graders are invited to tour Scotland July 12-21, 2024. Pilgrims will explore Iona, Edinburgh, the Highlands, and more – with guidance and travel arrangements provided by Wonder Voyage. If interested, please make your $100 deposit no later than March 31, 2023.
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Shop Our Bookstore
The Kay Andrew's Bookstore & Gift Shop offers Christian Books and Gifts.
Store Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sundays from 8:00am – 1:00pm.
All proceeds benefit St. Hilda's Guild and our church's ministries.
For questions about books or gifts, contact Carolyn by phone at
(972) 231-1634.
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Visit The
Clothes Horse
The Clothes Horse is a resale shop providing the community with a place to donate gently worn clothing and offering budget-minded customers a source of reasonably-priced, good-quality apparel.
They are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
Clothing donations are accepted at any time the shop is open.
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