MINISTRY MEMOS:
Christmas Poinsettias: We have three more poinsettias that need sponsored! These beautiful plants will decorate our sanctuary during all the Christmas services and you have an opportunity to sponsor one! This year the cost is the same as last year at $30 per plant and you can take it home afterwards to enjoy during the year. Please make your check out to All Saints and note: Christmas flowers. Please sign-up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAEAC2EA5FC1-christmas1 – have your dedication ready.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Night Driving: The Compassionate Care Committee will be coordinating rides for the December 21st 7:00PM service at the Lutheran Church and the December 24th Christmas Eve service at All Saints. We are asking for volunteer drivers to enable those who would not be able to attend the services otherwise. If you need a ride to either service or can be a volunteer driver please call the church to let them know.
Thanksgiving Boxes: Because of your generous donations to St. Vincent de Paul, 16,473 of our neighbors will sit down to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal!
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
Carol Fest: Red Rock Christian Church is celebrating the spirit of Christmas on Saturday, December 7th, at 7 PM. Gather to enjoy timeless melodies of the season!
Boise Depot: Join us next Sunday, December 8 for a special Polar Express themed open house. Enjoy live readings of the Polar Express story at noon, 1:30, and 3 PM plus photo opportunities with Santa, face painting, food vendors, and more. This event is free and all ages are welcome! Learn more: https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2024/december/polar-express-storytelling-plus-photos-with-santa/.
Christmas Lights: Do you like driving around to look at all the beautifully decorated homes? Boise Christmas Lights has done the work of finding the best locations for you: https://www.boisechristmaslights.org/.
COMMITTEE COMMENT:
Ushers
The position of church usher dates to the centuries of Christian persecution, when they stood as sentries on the lookout for Romans and other authorities. Thankfully times are more tolerant now, but the ushers still make essential contributions to Sunday services. They greet worshipers upon arrival, pass the collection plates, and direct the flow of communicants.
The duties of an usher are easy to learn, and the position is an effective way for parish newcomers to become familiar with the ways Episcopalians worship. Whether you are a new arrival or a “We’ve always done it that way” long-timer, the parish always welcomes new faces to all our ministries. If you’re interested in becoming an usher, tap the ever-effervescent Ray Stark at coffee hour, or call him at 208-371-1742.
Other ministries always looking for fresh talent are Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers, who are overseen by Duncan Nims (208-859-2429), and Acolytes, under the charge of Aidan Sites (208-573-2027). If one of these ministries appeals to you, please reach out.
INTERACTION INFO:
Fr. Joseph’s contact: For more urgent situations outside of office hours, please call or text his cell at 208-917-2270. If calling, please leave a message with your name, a call-back number, and a detailed message and he will get back to you as soon as he can. You can also text this number. Emails are generally answered when he is in the office.
Our Sunday bulletin can be found here. If you can’t be here in person, we stream our 10:00 A.M. service on YouTube and Facebook.
Wondering what’s happening around the church? Click here to find our on-line calendar! If you open the event, it will tell you the time, location, and who’s putting it on. Send an email to Nicole if you’d like something added!
