What's Happening at The Mag
November 17 - November 23, 2024
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV)
BISHOP BRYAN’S ANNUAL VISIT
On 24 November, the last Sunday of Pentecost, Christ the King Sunday, Bishop Bryan will be at The Mag for his annual visit. We are excited to have a number of people who have expressed the desire to join our church. Anyone who wishes to be baptized, confirmed or received needs to see Fr. Bill as soon as possible. He needs to go over your part in the service with you before that Sunday and he also needs to know ahead of time a count of those who plan to join that day.
There is a little paperwork that has to be filled out and entered into the parish registry in order to accommodate Confirmations, Baptisms and Receptions. Church membership requires that you be recorded in the parish registry. The earlier we get that done, the easier it will be on the office staff. If you have any questions regarding baptism, confirmation or reception, please see Fr. Bill.
SIGNUP SHEETS FOR THE BISHOP’S VISIT
There are two signup sheets on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall for the Bishop’s visit. (1) To help with the Bishop/Vestry dinner Saturday night, November 23. Sign up and contact Sheree Welsh if you are willing to help with this meal. (2) The other signup sheet is for the Bishop’s reception after church on November 24. Traditionally, we have finger sandwiches, cake and hor d’oeuvres. Please sign up and tell us what you would like to bring so we can plan the reception. Thank you.
FREE BOOKS!
We have a wonderful selection of free books in the Parish Hall beside the front door. You may select something that interests you and keep it or return it for someone else to read.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
The Wednesday evening adult Bible study is suspended while the Alpha course is going on (September 18-November 20). Members of the Bible study will be assisting with the Alpha course.
ALPHA
(September 18-November 20)
The ALPHA course at The Mag meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall. There is a signup sheet for the course on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.
There is also a signup sheet for meals before the class each week and you can use the church kitchen to prepare the food if you wish. If you have questions or want to volunteer to help, see Frank Schumpert.
FOOD PANTRY / WINTER WEATHER CLOTHING
It will not be long before cold weather arrives. We already have people coming in looking for warm clothing. We especially need coats, jackets, gloves, w
Again, we thank those of you who are bringing in items for the food pantry. We continue to need canned goods such as meats, chicken, Vienna Sausages, beef, Spam, stew, etc. Ramen noodles are also a good choice. Food baskets are located in the narthex and the Parish Hall.
NEEDED: GENTLY USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Thanks to those who have brought in walking canes and a walker. We continue to collect gently used medical equipment. Crutches, canes, wheelchairs and walkers are some suggestions. These will be included in our food pantry for anyone who has need of them. We ask only that they be clean and in usable condition. Thank you for your generosity.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME – 1 UPRIGHT PIANO
SEE THE SENIOR WARDEN OR VICKIE SCHUMPERT.
NEW FOOD PANTRY HOURS
The Food Pantry hours are as follows:
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Bagged food will be given out – one bag per person.
SUNDAY COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
We have Sunday coffee fellowship after the 10:00 a.m. worship service each week. If you are interested in serving on the Hospitality committee, please see Sheree Welsh or Amy Owens. If you would like to bring food one Sunday for the coffee time after the service, see the signup sheet in the Parish Hall.
ELECTRONIC GIVING AT ST. MARY MAGDALENE
Donations and electronic tithing are now available on our web page at marymagdaleneanglican.org. Just look for the donate button on the header of the home page. It has been set up to work on both the home page of computer screens and on the home page of hand held devices.
If you are making your regular tithe, click in the select fund box and choose general fund. ALL REGULAR TITHES GO TO THE GENERAL FUND.
If you choose to donate to any other funds, such as building, endowment, Rector’s discretionary fund or designated giving, please go into the system separately for each donation. This eliminates duplicate reports being sent to the Treasurer.
Once you have selected the fund and the amount you are giving, you will have the opportunity at the end of the session to cover the administrative cost and, if you can, we would appreciate it if you would do that. It is a small charge. Once you have completed your giving and clicked the button to finish, you will receive within a minute or so a receipt thanking you for your donation that you can use as a record, although a full recap of your yearly giving is recorded and provided by Subsplash. It is our hope and intention that this will make it easier on some of our parishioners to give.
VISITORS AND GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. COMMUNION IS CELEBRATED EVERY SUNDAY.
READINGS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Daniel 12:1-13; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:31-39; Mark 13:14-23;
SERVERS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Lay Reader: Frank
Chalice Bearer: Amy
Acolyte: Olivia
Altar Guild: Linda
Ushers: Morgan
Music: Jim W.
After worship fellowship & food: Drakeford
Counters: No one has signed up.
CHURCH SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 17
10:00 am: Worship service
Ministry Discernment Committee: immediately after church fellowship
3:58 pm: Youth Group
Tuesday, November 19
8:00 am: Morning Prayer in the Parish Hall
10:00 am – 12:00 noon: Food Pantry Open
Wednesday, November 20
6:00 pm: Alpha meets in the Parish Hall
Thursday, November 21
10:00 am – 12:00 noon: Food Pantry open
Saturday, November 23
6:00 pm: Dinner for the Bishop & Vestry, Parish Hall
Sunday, November 24: Bishop’s annual visit
10:00 am: Worship service: Bishop’s Annual visit
Bishop’s reception following after-church fellowship
358 pm: Youth Group
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS
Fr. Bill & Miss Amy, Kandie Norred, Shannon McLendon, Nancy Coker, Sue Mecca, Dale Brazell, Kylee and Mac, Shelby Farmer, Stephen Owens, Chris Walton, Mary Ann Hurst, Erin Gallahorn (Fr. Bill and Amy’s daughter), Wanda and Maryann, Avee Higgins and family, Tony and Shante Bines, Toni Ford, Becky Bower, Amanda and family, Tanya Watford, Miss Joan, Sue Ferguson, Allen Blackburn, Sidney Cowan Jr, Cliff Howard, George & Margie Lane, Mercedes, Jen McLendon, Allison Hope and family, Nacy Nelson, Forest Crocker, Jean Tilly, Brent Ridenour, Chad Ridenour, Patrick Farmer, Karen Edwards Roof, Noah Brandon, Robbie Morris, Maryalice & Blue Wratislaw, Jeanine Turner, Buddy Wilson, Tony Starling, Bill Yates.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Sunday, Nov. 17: Ministry Discernment Committee after church fellowship
ALMS FOR THE POOR: $6.
JOKE OF THE WEEK FROM JOSEPH MATHESON
The new priest was trying to institute some liturgical reform in his very old-fashioned parish by teaching his parishioners the new responses. He said to them, I say, 'The Lord be with you,' you will reply all together, •And with you also.' Then I will sav, 'Let us pray. The day came for the introduction of the new liturgy. Something happened to the microphone. and the priest, trying to adjust it, said in a loud voice, "There is something wrong with this microphone! The congregation responded with one loud voice, "And with you also'. "
Mortgage on our building
Our Vestry policy is to periodically inform the congregation of the payoff on our building. As of November 12 the balance is $137,470.15.