“A Child is Born for Us” Images of Advent in Isaiah
Advent is a time of joyful waiting as we prepare our hearts anew for the greatest gift ever given. Others have waited, as well. The Book of the Prophet Isaiah is filled with powerful, poetic images of hope. In this four-week weekday Bible study, we’ll enjoy some of these as we find strength and joy for the living of our lives.
Facilitated by our rector, The Rev. Tom O’Dell, the series is offered on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Simply choose the time that works for you.
Tuesday, November 18/Wednesday, November 19
Tuesday, December 2/Wednesday, December 3
Tuesday, December 9/Wednesday, December 10
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Nov 18,19 Dec 2,3 Dec 9,10
9:30 AM & 7:00 PM
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Mom's Group
Join us for an evening of fun and interesting conversation.
We meet in the Retreat Center.
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Nov 18th
7:00 PM Retreat Center
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All Saints’ Progressive Dinner
Fifty plus parishioners have signed up for All Saints’ First Progressive Dinner on Friday, November 21st. It is not too late sign up! Just fill out a registration form (found in this copy of the Witness or at church), you will receive instructions on which parishioner’s home you will begin at for appetizers at 5:30 pm. When you arrive at that house, you will receive the address (with directions) of your dinner host which begins at 7:00 pm. Dessert will be back at the Church in our beautiful narthex at 8:30pm. The cost of the evening is $15 per person. If you have further questions, please contact Linda Rafael at lindar@allsaintsomaha.com.
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Nov 21st
5:30 PM
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Men’s Retreat – Saturday, November 22nd
Calling all men of the parish. Join us on Nov. 22nd from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the men’s retreat day. We will be joined by author and missionary Chris Heuertz talking about his book Simple Spirituality. In the book he breaks down spirituality into five behaviors he learned from working in some of the poorest neighborhoods in the world. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served and we will meet in the retreat center. RSVP to Don Girard at dgirard@nebsports.net by November 20th.
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Nov 22nd
8:30 AM - Retreat Center
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Thy Kingdom Come, Will our Wills Be Done? Part II
Adult Forum on planned giving presented by the Planned Giving Team (Part II deals with tax-advantaged planned giving strategies for all parishioners.
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Nov 23rd
9:45 AM - Activity Room
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Praying with Jesus: A Bible Study - The Rev. Thomas O’Dell
Jesus’ Prayers at His Passion – Mk 15:33-39, Mat. 26:36-46, Lk. 23:32-49
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Nov 23rd
9:45 AM - Library
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Advent Sunday Scripture Discussions with The Rev. Tom O’Dell & Sheila Smith
Advent calls us to await Christ’s coming but are we paying close attention to God’s Living Word? Do you ever want more time to discuss the scriptures we hear on Sunday morning? This is a perfect way to take that time to delve further into God’s Word. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we explore the Advent readings for that Sunday.
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Nov 30th
9:45 AM - Undercroft
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Showing Christ’s Love – Welcoming at All Saints
Come join the Welcoming and Evangelism committee in a hands on practical forum on how to strike up a conversation and welcome someone you don’t know as you would Jesus Christ himself.
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Nov 30th
9:45 AM - Activity Room
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Advent Wreath Making Night
All Parishioners are welcome to join us on Wednesday, December 3rd for our annual Advent Wreath Making Night. We begin with a Eucharist at 6 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm and the advent greens, candles and embellishments will be ready for you to create your own advent wreath to take home and use to celebrate the season. We will give you prayers to use to light your candles at home. Come and join us as we share in taking the “Light of Christ” to our homes.
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Dec 3rd
6:00 PM
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Babysitting Offered by Youth Making Trip to Alaska
Saturday morning, December 6th, the youth making their J2A Mission Trip to Alaska this coming June, are offering babysitting from 8 am – noon. You may choose to use this time to attend the Morning Advent Meditation (see below) or you may want to use this time to get some Christmas Shopping done. Either way, the youth look forward to spending time with your children age 6 months to 10 years old. The suggested donation is: $20 for one child, $30 for two or $40 for family.
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Dec 6th
8:00 AM - Noon
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A Morning of Advent Meditations
Join the Rev. Thomas O’Dell as he leads us through a morning of meditations on the season that calls us to wait with hopeful anticipation. Our rector will guide us with Scripture and prayer through times of silence for individual meditation. The morning will run from 9 am until noon.
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Dec 6th
9:00 AM - Noon
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Rector’s Forum
You are invited to join The Rev. Tom O’Dell for a Rector’s Forum. This meeting will have an open agenda for you to bring topics before the Rector. Whether you have questions or just wonder what your fellow parishioners may have on their minds, please come and enjoy Christian community and discussion at their finest.
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Dec 7th
9:45 AM - Activity Room
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Advent Sunday Scripture Discussions with The Rev. Jason Emerson & Judy Stribley
Advent calls us to await Christ’s coming but are we paying close attention to God’s Living Word? Do you ever want more time to discuss the scriptures we hear on Sunday morning? This is a perfect way to take that time to delve further into God’s Word. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we explore the Advent readings for that Sunday.
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Dec 7th
9:45 AM - Undercorft
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