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THE STAR JANUARY 2014 EPIPH-A-NY: noun: Observed on January 6 as a Church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ. EPIPH-A-NY: noun: (1) a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking. (3) an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure. As the twelve days of Christmas come to a close, we hope that the season of Epiphany brings you an epiphany on the love of Christ. Before Lent begins, take this celebratory season to revel in the joy and love that God brings to us all. Go in peace and JOY to love and serve the LORD!
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THE STAR
JANUARY 2014
EPIPH-A-NY: noun: Observed on January 6 as a Church festival in
commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation
of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration
of the baptism of Christ.
EPIPH-A-NY: noun: (1) a usually sudden manifestation or perception of
the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) an intuitive grasp of
reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking. (3)
an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure.
As the twelve days of Christmas come to a close, we hope that the
season of Epiphany brings you an epiphany on the love of Christ.
Before Lent begins, take this celebratory season to revel in the joy
and love that God brings to us all.
Go in peace and JOY to love and serve the LORD!
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Please bring your new or gently
used coats to donate to the
Chattanooga Community Kitchen
Thrift Store. ALL sizes are
needed: children’s, teens, and
adults! Warm clothes and socks
are always needed as well.
Thrift store donations are accepted
each month on the last Sunday of
the in the Narthex. Please bring your
gently used clothing, shoes,
accessories, or any new items.
Business-type clothing (for job
interviews) is especially appreciated!
Christmas Sharing
2013
Our fabulous church family provided
gifts for 15 children (two toys and an
outfit) and 5 elderly adults for
Christmas. THANK YOU to everyone
who participated in making Christmas
happen for these families….
Russian Tea made for
Hospice families in
December 2013…
The Nativity Food Pantry is the
place to be!! On Saturday January, 18th, be there at 9:30AM
to participate is the feeding ministry of the
Church of the Nativity. Bring your kids, bring
your spouse! Any and all talents are needed!
We need greeters, talkers, toters, anyone who
has a gift to share!
If you can’t be there, check out the grocery list
in your Sunday bulletin. While you’re shopping
for your family, add a few things for a family in
need…
Narcotics Anonymous
will be held on Fridays at 8:00PM starting January 3, 2014.
Alcoholics Anonymous
is on Sundays and Thursdays at 8:00PM.
Paper Bag Pageant January 19th at 9:30AM
The 30th Annual Convention of the Diocese of East Tennessee will be
February 7th and 8th in Knoxville, TN. Highlights of this year include:
Tom Boomershine, an internationally known speaker and author in the
interpretation of the narratives of the Bible as oral story in antiquity and
in the communication systems of the digital age
Workshops
ETSU Bluegrass Band
Friday Evening Banquet
Juried Photography Exhibit and Competition (prizes awarded!)
Procession from Holiday Inn to St. John’s Cathedral for closing Eucharist
Closing Eucharist at St. John’s Cathedral
Your delegates are: Gary McGhee, Marshall Wilson, and Lisa McNeese.
Your alternates are Myra Cureton and Leah Couch.
Baptism and Confirmations
Confirmed by The Rt. Rev. George D.
Young, III on January 5th:
Jonas Matthew Williamson
Ashley Ann Wilkinson
Tyler Williams
Baptized on January 12th:
Henry King Oehmig III
Benjamin Gregory Gachassin
Did you know that a few minutes spent coloring
can help you de-stress, relax, and refocus on
your homework?
January 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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8:30AM HE Rite I 9:30AM Christian Ed 10:30AM HE Rite II
12:15 PM Choir
8:00 PM AA & AlAnon
6:00PM Needlers 6:00 PM Cursillo Reunion
7:00PM Bible Study
8:00 PM AA & AlAnon 8:00PM Narcotics Anonymous
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9:30AM Christian Ed 10:30AM HE Rite II with Confirmations Coffee Hour Bishop and Confirmand’s Reception
12:15 PM Choir 8:00 PM AA & AlAnon
6:00 PM Outreach Commi0074tee Meeting
6:00PM Needlers 6:00 PM Cursillo Reunion 7:00PM Bible Study
8:00 PM AA & AlAnon 8:00PM Narcotics Anonymous
St. Matthew’s Shelter
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8:30AM HE Rite I 9:30AM Christian Ed 10:30AM Holy Baptism & HE Rite II
12:15 PM Choir 8:00 PM AA & AlAnon
6:30PM Ladies’ Night Out
6:00PM Needlers 6:00 PM Cursillo Reunion 7:00PM Bible Study
8:00 PM AA & AlAnon 8:00PM Narcotics Anonymous
9:30 AM Food Pantry Set-Up 10:00 AM Nativity Food Pantry
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8:30AM HE Rite I 9:30AM Paper Bag Pageant 10:30AM HE Rite II
12:15 PM Choir 8:00 PM AA & AlAnon
5:30PM Vestry Meeting
6:00PM Needlers 6:00 PM Cursillo Reunion 7:00PM Bible Study
8:00 PM AA & AlAnon 8:00PM Narcotics Anonymous
10:00AM – 3:00PM Vestry Retreat St. Matthew’s Shelter
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THRIFT STORE
COLLECTION SUNDAY 8:30AM HE Rite I 9:30AM Christian Ed 10:30AM HE Rite II
12:15 PM Choir 8:00 PM AA & AlAnon
6:00PM Needlers 6:00 PM Cursillo Reunion 7:00PM Bible Study
8:00 PM AA & AlAnon
8:00PM Narcotics Anonymous
1 – Malachi Harris 4 – Julia Nichols 6 – Rebecca Chapman & Cheryl Tavares 8 – Ed DeGutes 9 – Mattie Warren Bono 12 – Ed Crumley
13 – Ashleigh Lamb 18 – Dustin Hales 19 – Jim Krause 20 – Phyllis Hull 27 – Sue Pfeffer 30 – Christian English
Send your news for February to [email protected] or
[email protected] by January 20th.
