Service Updates:
1. No noon service this Wednesday November 26 as Rector is gong to Georgia for Thanksgiving to be with his family.

2. Thanksgiving Eve Evening Prayer Service, Wednesday November 26 at 7:00PM with Father Bragg. Hope to see you there.


Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.  
The Book of Common Prayer, page 72, quoting The Book of Acts 20:35.

As the new church year begins Sunday November 30 with the First Sunday of Advent, we are asked to pray and look into our hearts to prepare for the birth of Christ. One of those considerations is how we are going to support the work of the Church and our parish in particular.

The primary reason to financially support the parish is that we have a duty to do so. All that we have, even our very existence, we have because of the grace and goodness of God because none of us caused ourselves to be born. The industry and intelligence and will to achieve by which we have made our way in the world were not of our own making, they were gifts of God. If we have prospered by using them prudently and well that is to our credit, but we should recognize that they are tools put in our hands by Him who created us. “Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” - Psalm 100, verse 3

An old rabbinical story tells of a Gentile considering conversion to Judaism who asked a rabbi, “If I become a Jew will that mean I have to give the Lord a tenth of all I have or ever will have?” “No,” was the answer, “It will mean you get to keep nine tenths of all that you have or ever will have.”

Jesus is, frankly, more demanding than that. He wants all that you have or ever will have to be used in His service, because He wants all that you are or ever will be to be a part of His body, the Church. Remember the story of the poor widow in Luke 21:1-4: “And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.”

Now when I say that God wants all that you have or ever will have to be used in His service, I don't mean that you should sign over everything that you have to the parish. I mean that you should look upon your financial affairs as one aspect of your Christian life and conduct them accordingly.

And what of giving to the parish? I believe that the single verse which best answers that question is Second Corinthians 9:7, where Saint Paul advises “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

Why be cheerful about it? Because we should see financial support for the parish not only as a duty but also as an opportunity to grow spiritually. In surrendering to God's Church a portion of our own wealth is to further the work of His Kingdom. It is an effective sign that we are obedient to His will in full confidence that His will for us is far “... above all that we ask or think.” - Ephesians 3:20. That confidence is surely a cause for cheerfulness and even joy.
--   Father Bragg +
 
All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee 

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Services & Events

Sunday Services, 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:15 AM (for online participation for the services go to: https://www.facebook.com/saintsofscotland)  

Nursery, 9:00 & 11:15 AM services (lower level)

Sunday School, 10:30 AM

Monday, November 24, 7:30 PM, Vestry meeting  (no Fr. Bragg class in the Saints, next one Monday Dec 1 see below)

Sunday November 30, St. Andrew's  Day with Bishop Johnson's Annual Visitation, those wishing to be confirmed or received please let Frs. Roddy, Bragg, or  Fish know ASAP

Sunday November 30, 7:00 PM, Kirkin o' the Tartan with Evening Prayer, Bagpiper, more Scottish music, great reception with Scottish foods and beverages. Bring your tartans to be blessed, wear your kilts, invite your relatives, friends and neighbors for a great time!

Monday, December 1, Fr. Bragg continues his study and discussion on the Saints, 7:30 PM, undercroft

Note change in time for funeral service at church: Requiem Service for Lucia Abell will be held at the Church on Tuesday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m.  A burial service will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, December 3, at 2:30 PM. – please arrive at Arlington Cemetery by 1:45 p.m. on December 3 via the Hatfield Gate to check in at the security checkpoint using a Real ID or passport.  

Saturday December 6, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, DMAS Advent Retreat, St. Alban's
Church, 4006 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, VA 23227, The theme "The Coming of Christ,” invites us to reflect on His arrival in three dimensions: looking back to His first coming, forward to His Second Coming, and embracing His presence in our lives today. A children’s program will be focused on Advent, featuring crafts and activities. Each child will receive a kit to create their own Advent wreath to take home. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. $20 for adults, free for children. Registration form at  http://www.dmas-acc.org 

 
MaRIH Crisis Pregnancy Center Still Needs More! 
Thank you for all those who helped these past 2 weeks week. If you weren't able help or want to help more, MaRIH Center still has a great need for several items:
Diapers, sizes 4, 5 and 6
Jackets (Boys & Girls), sizes 12 month, 18 month and 2T 
Winter clothing, 3- 6 months and size 2T 
Wipes
Baby Blankets
There are two options for helping the Center with this need! 
 
Option 1 
Amazon has all the specific items needed.  You can order the specific item(s) and have them delivered directly to the Center.  

The MaRiH Center
3230-B Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-4521
703-370-4774

Option 2 
Drive to your local store, purchase the items requested and drop them off at church on Sunday. We will deliver them on Monday or Tuesday to the MaRIH Center.

Food Bank Needs 

The food bank appreciates the generosity of our parish.Please help this month with a food donation if you are able. Those we help feed are very thankful for the food we provide to them each month. Please also buy low sugar cereals (and not the kid's types that have lots of sugar). 

Current needs include the following:
canned meats (chicken, corned beef, spam)
peanut butter
jelly
tuna
canned vegetables (corn, green beans - (regular and low sodium)
individual fruit cups (low sugar)
canned fruit (low sugar)
canola or vegetable oil (48 oz)
boxed cereal (low sugar) and instant or old fashioned oatmeal (18 oz or 42 oz)
pasta (regular and gluten-free):
instant potatoes
single serving fruit juice
macaroni & cheese
soups: Chunky or Progresso,noodle soup; chicken broth, cream of mushroom
coffee, cooking oil, flour, sugar
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