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T H E P A R I S H N E W S
St. Mary’s United Church of Christ
Silver Run, Maryland
Volume XXVII Janurary No 1- modified for the Web.
(Previous issues available: 2004, 2005)
Annual Reports Due - January 3rd
Undercoating Party - January 7th
New Consistory to be Installed - January 8th
A new year is upon us; and we look forward to the new challenges and opportunities that await us in 2006 at St. Mary's United Church of Christ. As January begins we bask in the glow of the Christmas message. Christ the Savior is born and he lives and dwells in the hearts of each one of us who have allowed him room to enter into our lives. Whatever the struggles and discouragement that have plagued us in the year gone by, there is new hope and joy in our hearts because we have experienced the love of Christ born in us. the year ahead becomes for us a time of possibility to help make the love of Christ real in our lives and in the lives of all whom we touch.
The month of January will offer us a time to take a last look at the year behind us and catch a glimpse of the year before us. For all who are able to attend, we will gather for our service of worship on New Year's Day at 10:00 AM. And then on the following Sunday, we will install our new Consistory during our Communion service on January 8th. We end the month celebrating our common life together during our Annual Meeting after worship on Sunday, January 29th. these are significant events in the life of our congregation. In these gatherings we live out our identity as a church with a Reformed heritage in the United Church of Christ where each congregation is responsible for the governing of its own affairs. gathering together gives meaning to our membership and binds us together as St. Mary's United Church of Christ serving in Christ's name.
This month we also begin the Christian season of Epiphany. As the star appeared over Bethlehem illuminating the way for all to the Christ Child, may this be our season to have the light of Christ shine in us that we may find our way to the holy Child and light the way for others to come and worship him. This can be our season of illumination. We can use the light of the star to reflect on the journey thorough which we have come; we can be guided by the light of the star to lead us into the unknown of the year which lies before us. may th4 light of Christ shine in us and illumine our pathway as we continue on our journey together serving in the name of our Lord and Savior.
Grace and peace, Dick
A reminder, all reports from committees, organizations, officers, staff and groups of St. Mary's Church are due in the Church Office by January 3, 2006 for inclusion in the Annual Report for 2005.
Volunteers are needed for Saturday, January 7th, to help take down and store the decorations that have adorned our church for the holiday season. We will be gathering at 9:00 AM and expect to be finished before noon. All help is greatly appreciated.
NEW CONSISTORY TO BE INSTALLED
The new members of Consistory for the year 2006 will be ordained and installed during our 10Am morning worship on Sunday, January 8th. Our service will also include the Sacrament of Holy Communion as we begin the church season of Epiphany. Worship of God is the first duty and responsibility of all of us as the members of Christ's body. As we start our new year together, let us all resolve to be present for worship at every opportunity.
The Annual Meeting of St. Mary's United Church of Christ is scheduled for Sunday, January 29th, following our morning worship service and a Table Fellowship provided by the Fellowship Committee. All members of the church are urged to be present and participate at this annual event that is so important in the life of our congregation. Copies of the Annual Report will be available on the prior Sunday.
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