Volunteers are still needed for the Children’s Secret Santa Shop
at the St. James’ Thrift Shop.
Friday setup and Saturday event day.
Please click here to sign up or
call Sandy, Thrift Shop Manager at 301-829-0314.
From the Rector – The Blessing of Our Work
Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your glory and show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the earth: Deliver us in our various occupations from the service of self alone, that we may do the work you give us to do in truth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake of him who came among us as one who serves, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
For Vocation in Daily Work, The Book of Common Prayer (page 261)
We have set aside this Sunday as The Blessing of Our Work Sunday to celebrate that it takes all our labor to support our society. Throughout the year we celebrate saint’s days to bless teachers and students, police officers, fire fighters, nurses, and parents – but on this day, we will offer a blessing for all of us for our daily work and vocations.
Everyone is invited to bring a token or symbol of their work to be blessed as the outward and visible sign of all that they do. Whether you’re a contractor or an office administrator, a parent or a salesperson, retired or work part time or volunteer – we want to offer a blessing of that work and send you forth in peace, to love and serve God and neighbor.
Join us in this blessing of our work at both services and consider inviting a friend who could use a blessing too, for the building up of the common good relies on all of us.
Yours in God’s peace, Kristin+
Outreach
College Care Packages
We sent fourteen packages out to our college kids last month. In addition to the many verbal thanks received through parents, here’s some we received via email and note:
Hello All! I am writing from Oxford, Mississippi to thank you for my yummy care package. I feel so thankful for all of you supporting me and thinking of me while I’m away. I am so excited to be back in a few short weeks to thank you in person! Loving all of my goodies 🙂 Holten Moreno
Hello, William received his box today. Thank you very much for sending this to him. He and his roommate will enjoy every bite. Now that he is a sophomore, he does not have to worry about “enforced sharing“ from upperclassman. 🙂 Tonya Lee
Kaley Henyon expressed her appreciation for the timing of her care package which was during preparation for several tests, giving her a much needed boost of love and encouragement.
Thanksgiving
Thank you so much to all those who signed up to provide items for our Thanksgiving dinner donations. Please have your goodies brought to the church by Thursday, November 21. We will deliver to Mt. Airy NET on Friday, November 22.
Christmas Angel Tree
We will be supporting twelve children through Carroll County Social Services and twenty residents from Pleasant View Nursing Home this year for Christmas. Look for the tree decorated with tags after Thanksgiving.
Fellowship with Makers
Several people have expressed a desire to get together with other makers while creating their goodies. Knitters, crocheters, scrapbookers, cardmakers, quilters or anyone who partakes in a hobby of making things are welcome to join us in fellowship. There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex where you can let us know your preferred days and times as well as how often you’d like to meet. Call Cheryl Windsor for questions.
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parish Administrator Hours for the week of November 17, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10-4. 
Vestry Nominations The Vestry Nominating Committee is excited to announce they are accepting nominations for the 2020-2023 Vestry Class. A nominating form is available in the narthex which details ideal qualities for candidates as well as Vestry member responsibilities. You can submit your name or the name of someone you think would be a candidate in the box provided. Deadline for nominations is 11/24.
High School Service Project Hi, my name is Caroline Pellicier. I am doing a service project for my high school. For my service project, I am sewing bibs and donating them to Rock Creek School in Frederick. I am asking for donations of the materials that I need to make the bibs. The materials that I need are: brand new bandannas, and brand new hand towels. I will be collecting donations until Sunday, December 22nd. There will be a labeled bin in the Narthex to put any donations in. Thank you for helping me with my project!
Scarves and Shawls For Sale Again This Year A new collection of soft and colorful handmade scarves and shawls knit by Lucy Winston will be available to buy on Sundays starting in November. They have all been made with yarn purchased from local farms and shops. Half of the proceeds will go to St. James’ which amounted to $400 last year. Think Christmas gifts!
Prayer Rotation Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2018 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you pray to on a daily basis for the needs and blessing of:
Lynn and Donna Carr, Scott and Christine Carstens (Amanda), John Cerveny (Ricky, Matthew)A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting you this week for special prayer requests.
This weeks Commemorations (A Great Cloud of Witnesses, 2019, Church Publishing Group)
