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In Him, Chrissie

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The 2018 Pledge Envelopes arehere. They are located on the tableunder the window in the FellowshipHall. These envelopes have a new layout and design.

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There is no Heaven Bible Study onTuesday, 2 January 2018. The studywill resume again on 9 January2018.

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The Altar Guild is in need of apurple burse and veil. We have nothad one since we left 555 Regatta.If you feel inclined to donatetowards the purchase of a set, youcan put a check in the offertory ordrop off with Chrissie. Please note in the memo line 'burseand veil'.

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ReflectionsReflections

YOU HAVE NOTYOU HAVE NOT

The second car I owned was a 1959 Austin[not a Mini, not a Healy, but a Cambridge]. Myfirst car had been a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.Both vehicles had been pre-owned by myfather and as he upgraded his vehicles Ibecame his favorite son to whom the cast-offs were given [to be honest, Iwas his only son, and the so-called cast-offs were very gratefully received].

The Austin I viewed as a veritable step towards prosperity. I was inuniversity at the time and was responsible for my own tuition. I continuedto live at home with my parents so room and board were taken care of [verycomfortably], but travel across the city to the campus posed as a majorhassle - remedied by the gift of the Austin [as I recall the Chevy was a bitof a gas guzzler and this poor university student could hardly pay theexorbitant gas prices back then as they "soared" to 31 cents per gallon].The Austin was unique for me in many ways. It had a standardtransmission [really, the only way to drive] and it had a crank [not me, theengine]. This latter feature came in full use during the winter months of mysecond university year [why do things always go wrong when the weatheris at its worst?].

The problem began intermittently but developed to the point where I wasunable to start the car conventionally using the ignition. I feared the worst:ignition and/or starting motor problems, or something even worse still[what that could be was beyond me for I knew absolutely nothing aboutcars and their engines, then and now]. What I did know is that whatever itwas I probably could not afford to have it fixed. And what I discovered isthat I could start the car by cranking the engine; simply put it into neutral,pile some text books on the gas pedal and crank away. Worked like a charm.And I became quite adept at this transaction. You could find me alone in theparking lot of the university late at night after classes, and after everyoneelse had gone home, cranking feverishly a very cold - no, frozen -automobile. You could also spot me in the middle of busy intersectionscarrying out this same routine when for some strange and inexplicablereason the car would stall [it had a rather delicate clutch].

I embraced this routine throughout the winter months and through to thespring. When summer arrived and I really began to work [for money] Idecided to get the car fixed. The frustration of cranking a frozen, obstinatevehicle was one thing, but the embarrassment of doing so mid-intersectionwas quite another. It was past time to get the car fixed. And fixed it was,the mechanic charging me a few dollars for his efforts in discovering andreconnecting a single, detached wire to my starting motor.

I wonder how often it is in life that we make things so much more difficult,perhaps even impossible for ourselves, and all because of our preconceivednotions and fears. We have not because we ask not, and we ask not becausewe have already, and all too easily, counted ourselves out. We thinkourselves to be not worthy, or not well enough educated, or not nearly aspowerful as we think we ought to be, or not this or not that. We are [as theScriptures say] grasshoppers in our own sight. We are it seems our ownworst enemies.

He was born in a stable with a manger for His bed. He entered this worldwhich was His own yet it paid Him little notice. Life went on as usual. He didnot come in such a way as to force Himself upon us. Not at all, for He Whowas the very Word of God, came as a whisper in the night. When no oneseemed to take notice, in the rather ordinariness of life, an extraordinary lifewas given for us all.

The birth of Jesus declares nothing less than this: that God has come torescue us from ourselves. He comes among us to restore to us life itself -the life we were always meant to have, rather than that pale version forwhich we have so long settled. He comes with the promise of a new life forall who respond to Him. He comes with adoption papers in hand and withthe offer of a relationship so rich and vibrant and secure and precious. Andthe manner of His birth along with the living and offering of His life tell usthat there is simply no one so unworthy as to not receive all that He comesto offer. Shepherds heralded His arrival first, sinners followed Him, theweak and the broken and the shame-filled found strength and healing andrelease in Him. A penitent brigand cried out to him for mercy during theclosing moments of his life and received the fullness of grace and pardon.And still today, He offers His risen life in exchange for that of the fallen one.His life for my life, and merely for the asking.

Fr. Paul+

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AnnouncementsAnnouncements

Church Keys I have a key out that I don't have a name for.Could you please check your church keys andsee if you have one that is #25? Please let meknow so I can add you to my list. Also, if youhave a church key and really don't use it,would you please turn it in as I only have onespare left! Thank you!

Sanctuary On Sunday mornings especially, rememberthat the Sanctuary is a sacred place. Please doany needed discussion/talking/visiting in theFellowship Hall.

Bible Study

Come join the Bible Study on HeavenHeaven thatmeets Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:30Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:30pm. pm.

What will heaven be like? The book HeavenHeaven byRandy Alcorn, presents a thoroughly biblicalanswer, based on years of careful study,presented in an engaging, reader-friendlystyle. His conclusions will surprise and stretchthinking about this important subject andperhaps inspire a longing for heaven whilestill on earth. For more information contactDavid Jamieson.

Emmaus Reunion Meeting

Women's Emmaus Reunion Meetings takeplace monthly at Diana Fedele's home at 4:00pm. The next meeting is Thursday, 11Thursday, 11January. January. See the 'Save the Date' section forupcoming dates.

Women of Grace Women of Grace's next get-togetheris Saturday, 13 January 2018 at 10 :00Saturday, 13 January 2018 at 10 :00am.am.Come join us for Fellowship! Snacks, coffeeand tea provided.

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The Chamber has a monthly luncheon on thethe third Thursday of the month from 11:30am - 1:00 pm. The next luncheon is 18The next luncheon is 18January. January. Any parishioner is welcome toattend. Let me know if you would like to go soI can make your reservation. Cost is $15.00 forlunch (you may attend without having lunch,just let me know). It would be nice to show the Chamber and otherbusinesses some faces of Grace by the Sea!

Ultreya Ultreya meets the 3rd Friday of each monthat G race by the Sea at 6 :00 pm. There isG race by the Sea at 6 :00 pm. There isno meeting in December.no meeting in December. It is nowfacilitated by Diana Fedele and Joanna Seppa.The next meeting is a potluck on Friday, 19 January 2018 .Friday, 19 January 2018 .

Women's Retreat This years Women's Retreat at the Jenne Farmwill be February 9 & 10 , 2018 .February 9 & 10 , 2018 . Please markyour calendars to attend this wonderfulgathering of women. More details to come.

Fellowship Needs

We could use extra apple ciderapple cider for the Keurig and apple cider for the Keurig and apple ciderpacketspackets .

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OutreachOutreach

SHADE Here are two videos from SHADE showing thechildren playing with balls, cars, and dolls allpurchased with donations to SHADE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV7jWN_XHPs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kfU9uA7NmE

Photos: These are the dresses made by our Quilters Fellowship and theshirts donated by the congregation.

Healing Ministry

A Ministry of Healing Prayer is now available toparishioners on alternate Tuesday mornings at11:00 am. This ministry is for needs that aremore personal or involved than can be met onSunday mornings. You can make anappointment by calling Lynn Vehorn at 360-320-2498 or the church officeat 679-3431.

January 9 & 23; February 6 & 20; March 6 & 20

All prayers are confidential.

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A Word from the LordA Word from the Lord

Listen here each week for a different 'one-minute message' from our Archbishop, Foley Beach.

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Artic les to PeruseArtic les to Peruse

**Due to lack of space, most of the time I'm not able to show an article inits entirety, just a paragraph or two. I understand those that don't haveinternet access aren't able to read said articles. For those who receive Livingin Grace via the mail, let me know if there is an article you would like toread and I will print it out for you.**

The Gospel According to Mary

The glad tidings of Genesis 3:15-namely, thatGod will give Eve an offspring who will crushthe serpent's head-creates faith. Yet it alsoinitiates a war between the seed of the womanand the seed of the serpent that will become the story behind all of thestories in the Bible.

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Justified by Faith

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Readings for 31 DecemberReadings for 31 DecemberIsaiah 61:10-62:5 Psalm 147:13-21Galatians 3:23-4:7 John 1:1-18

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Sunday Ministries - 31 DecemberSunday Ministries - 31 DecemberAltar Guild Diana Fedele & Gretchen Smith

Worship Leader DJ Jackson

RLEM

SLEM Chris Aburto

Prayers of the People Diana Edwards

Lector Renetta Thomas

Prayer Team Chrissie Dunlap & Trina Terrill

Nursery Attendants Kate Aguirre & Madison Bash

Sunday School Kayla Danback, Dale Donovan, & BonnieBoxley

Ushers Steve & Joanna Seppa

AV Tech David Jamieson

Coffee Hour Dave & Becky Templin

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This Week This Week 31 December 201731 December 2017

Liturgical IntercessionMonday-Friday 9:00 am & 5:30 pm

Sunday 31Sunday 31DecemberDecember 9:00 am - 11:00 am Nursery 9:30 am - 10:30 am Children's Sunday School 9:30 am - 11:00 am Worship Service Monday 1Monday 1JanuaryJanuary

New Year's Day - Office Closed Tuesday 2Tuesday 2JanuaryJanuary Wednesday 3Wednesday 3JanuaryJanuary 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Holy Eucharist

Thursday 4Thursday 4JanuaryJanuary 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Quilters Fellowship Friday 5Friday 5JanuaryJanuary

Saturday 6Saturday 6JanuaryJanuary

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PrayersPrayersDAILY PRAYERS IN THE PARISH

December 31 David & Pam Jamieson Skagit Cycle

January 1Peter & Robin Lamont

Sweet Rice Thai Cuisine

January 2Debb Leach

Tamayo's Restaurant

January 3Rick & Jan Leslie

The Terrace Wine Bar

January 4Doyle & Sharon Lewis

UnSize Me Hot Yoga

January 5Pete & Diane Macaluso

Whidbey Beer Works

January 6John Marshall

Whidbey Coffee

PRAYERS IN THE PARISH--- Continue to pray for: Roger Edwards; the Hickinbotham Family.Roger Edwards; the Hickinbotham Family.--- For Blake, Blake, that he gets the help he needs, he continues to yield himselfto God & the healing process, and that he is able to fully embrace the loveof God & his forgiveness.--- For Mani,Mani, give him the peace that passes all understanding. Give uswisdom to figure out how to get Priscilla here.--- For Valeria,Valeria, Bishop Miguel's wife, is in serious condition but stable.Everything depends on her body responding to treatments and starting toget better. It depends on her desire to fight, too. She is in a deepdepression. She becomes agitated and needs medication to calm her. Thereis another new fistula but it is small and they are hopeful that it will closeon its own. Please pray for healing for Valeria and pray for the family, aswell. It has been a very long journey. (as of 10/19/17)--- For Guy Hancock,Guy Hancock, prayers to heal the cancer and restoration of health.Peace for him and Helen.--- For Ji l l Es tvold,Ji l l Es tvold, prayers to heal her cancer.--- For Mark BrownMark Brown and the Sheriff's Department, prayers for safety of hisdeputies.--- For our country,our country, guidance for our President, Donald. And hopefully,Godliness to return to this nation.--- For the Prayer Minis tryPrayer Minis try that under girds us from day to day; for PrayerWarriors who consistently lift us up, and who will take a stand against theefforts of the enemy to undermine us. Theirs is often a difficult and painfulministry. THANKSGIVINGS--- For all the many blessings that pass us by every day that we don't evennotice - watch out for them, you will be amazed at God's loving generosity!

PRAY FOR OUR BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK 1/1 Ann Hazen

1/4 John Ballay 1/5 Kayla Danback

PRAY FOR THOSE CELEBRATING A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1/5/57 Ron & Gretchen Smith 61 years!

A WEEKLY CYCLE OF PRAYER FORTHE DIOCESE OF CASCADIA

The Week of Sunday, 31 DecemberRev. Miguel Uchoa Casa Forte Anglican Church, Recife, Brazil Rev. Andrew Shwe Hla Soe St. Mary's Anglican Church, Shwe-bon-thar, Myanmar PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES

--- For Mike & Claire FedeleMike & Claire Fedele serving with SHADE inTanzania. Pray for continued financial provision so they can continue theirwork in Shinyanga. --- Bi l l , Al ice, Bethany and JerushaBil l , Al ice, Bethany and Jerusha with Wycliffe Bible Translators.--- Tim, Roxanne & Caleb Ault Tim, Roxanne & Caleb Ault with Mission Aviation in Santarém, Brazil. We have learned that Roxanne is suffering from Alzheimer's; please hold thefamily in your prayers as they search for an English-speaking caretaker forher, so that Tim can continue with his ministry. --- Chris tian Aid Miss ionChris tian Aid Miss ion who support financial needs and offer prayersfor indigenous people all over the world.--- The G ideonsThe G ideons - people from every walk of life who carry God's word, inthe form of Bibles and New Testament/Psalms, in 197 countries worldwide.

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS, and for their families: Brandon & Raven HarrisBrandon & Raven Harris (son-in-law and daughter of Chrissie Dunlap)USAF, stationed at Scott AFB, Illinois.Charl ie LincolnCharl ie Lincoln (son of Jeri Wentland) USN, stationed at NAS VenturaCounty (Point Magu), CA.

Scott MenziesScott Menzies (son-in-law of Bob & MarKay Neumann) USN, stationed inMadrid, Spain. I saiah StephensIsaiah Stephens (son of Chrissie Dunlap/husband of Ashley Stephens)- USN, stationed at NS Mayport in Jacksonville, FL. Tim SyrekTim Syrek - USN, stationed in Hawaii.

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Funny of the WeekFunny of the Week

Save the Date - Save the Date - (Exclusive of regular Sunday Services)

1 January 2018 - New Year's Day, Office Closed

11 January - Emmaus @ Diana Fedele's Home 4:00 pm

13 January - Women of Grace 10:00 am

18 January - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

19 January - Ultreya 6:00 pm

9-10 February - Women's Retreat @ the Jenne Farm

14 February - Ash Wednesday

15 February - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

16 February - Ultreya 6:00 pm

28 February - Emmaus @ Diana Fedele's Home 4:00 pm

10 March - Women of Grace 10:00 am

15 March - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

16 March - Ultreya 6:00 pm

25 March - Palm Sunday

29 March - Emmaus @ Diana Fedele's Home 4:00 pm

1 April - Easter Sunday

14 April - Women of Grace 10:00 am

19 April - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

20 April - Ultreya 6:00 pm

12 May - Women of Grace 10:00 am

17 May - Chamber of Commerce Luncheon 11:30 am

18 May - Ultreya 6:00 pm

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Diocese of Cascadia

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Anglican Church of North America(ACNA)

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American Anglican Council(AAC)

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Global Anglican Future Conference(GAFCON)

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