You are invited to an Epiphany Celebration and Bonfire on Saturday, January 9th
You are invited to an Epiphany Celebration and Bonfire
Saturday, January 9th
4:00 pm-?
At the home of Fred and Vicki Schert
11626 NW 199th Avenue, Alachua
In the hustle and bustle I can get through the Holiday Season without experiencing spiritual growth. At Epiphany, after what I think to be the "official" holiday season comes to a close, I have a chance to slow down and "GET IT."
"CHRIST IS the LIGHT of the WORLD."
This celebration of Epiphany will include a short Communion Service under spreading Live Oak trees using Reserve Host . A pot luck dinner will immediately follow using paper plates and disposable utensils while Servants sit on lawn chairs or recline on blankets each Servant brings. Ain't got lawn chairs? There will be some fresh hay bale seating. Bales may be recycled at the end of the celebration by the neighbor's grateful 30 head of FL Cracker Cows.
At dusk we move lawn chairs, bales and blankets to the pasture and light the 30' by 16' by 6' bonfire topped with parched trees of Christmases past. Servants may dump their trees any time during the previous weeks by the church dumpster or bring them that afternoon. Those who can walk a 1/8 mile paved drive are asked to dump their trees from their vehicles over the pasture fence on the west of the drive, make the turn around the circle and park on the shoulder of NW 199th Ave. There is parking to the east of the house for those who need to park close. There will be wheel chair ramps to the facilities of the house and back porch.
The Lacrosse, FL brush fire truck will be standing by to supplement two garden hoses. Moms and Dads, sturdy fences keep children well away from the fire so that they may run freely in the pasture under starlit sky. If you wish to bring container beverages and coolers, they may.
El Nino should keep moisture up and burn ban at bay this year. Plan on it.
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Inside this issue:
Christmas Eve Services
Thursday, Dec.24th
@ 6pm & 11pm
Candlelight Services
(Childcare will be provided @ 6pm only)
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JOYs
Just Older YoungsterS
First Thursdays: Communion, Healing Prayers, and Sack Lunch (beverage provided). Meet in A-3.
Third Thursdays: Lunch Outing. Contact Ralph for location and details. (352) 317-2306
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Men's Fellowship Supper
Thursday, December 3rd & 17th
6-8:30pm
at Ralph Coryell's home 4222 NW 51 Drive
Meet in small groups after supper.
Contact Fred Schert 386-462-0040 or Ralph Coryell at 352-377-4222.
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High School Youth Christmas Dinner
December 14 @ 6pm
at Gram’s House
White elephant gift exchange, good food and great fun!
Contact Gram @ 222-3784
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Youth Movie Night
December 21 5-9 PM
Room: B1
Middle and High School are invited to come
*Please bring $1-2 for Pizza!
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Servin’ it up! Cookbook
This cookbook will make a great gift for anyone! If you would like to purchase a Servants of Christ cookbook please stop by our greeters table after both services or in the church office M-F. All cookbooks are now for the new low price of $10. Profits will help benefit the youth on their future mission trips.
Contact Gram @222-3784.
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Confirmation 2010
Tuesdays beginning January 12 @ 6pm
Dinner will be provided.
For info contact Gram @ 222-3784
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How to Study the Bible
Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm
Beginning January 6th
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