DEC. 22 | Sunday News

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Season 20 | Advent 2024

New Episodes Every Weekday, Now – December 23, 2024

Annual Giving Campaign

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:21

saintmichael.org/stewardship25

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BIG SHIFT

As a meaningful complement to Christmas gi s, Heart of Giving is a thoughtful way to spread the joy of the season by purchasing Christmas cards to share with family and friends. Each card describes how your gi provides tangible bene ts for Mission and Outreach initiatives. Participate online or by visiting our tables outside the chapel and church on Sundays. e 2024 bene ciaries:

Every day we are making significant progress on Saint Michael’s unprecedented Building our Future construction project. We are about to embark on the last stretch of Phase 1, and it’s important that you know what to expect, so together, we can continue in community worship and have fellowship with one another.

Visiting Nurse Association | North Dallas Shared Ministries | Austin Street Center

Visit saintmichael.org/construction-impact or click the QR code to find out what you need to know.

January 5 | 5:30 p.m. & BURNING of the GREENS

Celebrate the

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8-WEEK GRIEF WORKSHOP: “COMFORT & HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF”

Led by Faith and Grief Ministries

Thursdays, February 6 – March 27

6 – 8 p.m. | Power Room (Room 204)

Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that

Resumes January 8, 2025

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Rector’s Bible Study Visit saintmichael.org/rbs

December 22, 2024

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

revelation of Jesus as the Son of God to the wise men who traveled from the east to visit the newborn

At Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, as part of our Christmas celebrations, we have a lovely tradition of giving 100% of our undesignated offerings to outreach projects. This year, the Mission and Outreach Committee has chosen to support U.S. hurricane relief efforts.

Adults

saintmichael.org/adults

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso, agrosso@saintmichael.org Dr. Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org

GROW IN YOUR FAITH: EXPLORE OUR ADULT OFFERINGS

With a diverse range of parish groups, Bible studies, support groups, and various activities, there are countless opportunities to connect, engage, and make lasting friendships. Explore all these offerings and join us.

Young Adults

saintmichael.org/youngadults

Rob Springer-Kyle, rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org

You are invited to be a part of Young Adult Ministry! Check out upcoming events below for bible studies, fun social gatherings, serving opportunities, and more. Please contact Rob Springer-Kyle, at rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org, to be added to the Young Adult email list for details about future young adult opportunities.

Youth

saintmichael.org/youth

Sam Moore, smoore@saintmichael.org

AMISTAD BOLIVIA YOUTH MISSION

July 27 – August 8, 2025

Applications Open Now! | Sign up Online

Spend a week in fellowship with children who have been abused, abandoned, or orphaned and are given the opportunity to grow into independent adulthood through the Amistad Christian Community. Apply online to be considered for this mission team.

Children & Families

saintmichael.org/cfm

Meghan Houk, mhouk@saintmichael.org

Pastoral Care

saintmichael.org/pastoralcare

The Rev. Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org

Mission & Outreach

saintmichael.org/outreach

The Rev. Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org

AUSTIN STREET CENTER & OUR CALLING INCLEMENT WEATHER SHELTER TEAM

Add your name to the list of on-call volunteers to serve at one of the shelters during inclement weather. You will be contacted during emergency response events and asked to volunteer if available. Sign up online.

JUBILEE PARK BOOK BUDDIES

Starting in January | Monday – Thursday | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Jubilee Park and Community Center, Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, and Mount Auburn Steam Academy.

Join Jubilee Park as a tutor for its reading support program, Book Buddies, which provides additional reading instruction to students with need. Volunteers will spend 30 minutes once a week reading with their Book Buddy from January until summer break. 15–30 tutors are needed. Orientation and training dates will be made available following sign-ups.

CALL FOR TUTORS AT FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL January |

3700 Clover Lane | Stephen C. Foster Elementary School

In September and October of 2024, communities in several states were devastated by the loss of lives, income, homes, businesses, and infrastructure when hurricanes hit. This year’s Christmas Plate Offering will therefore help the relief efforts in areas impacted by the damaging storms. Thank you for giving generously during this Christmas season.

Thank you for giving generously during this Christmas season.

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Year-End Giving

We will resume tutoring students in kindergarten through 5th grade in January. As a tutor, you will support students in foundational education skills—particularly reading. The ability to speak Spanish is not required, but dual language tutors are needed. Scheduling is flexible throughout the school day; however, we would like volunteers to commit to a time slot one day a week as you will be assigned specific students. Sign up online!

WELCOME GREETER MINISTRY

Volunteer to be a Christmas Eve greeter! This is a great way to serve with family and friends and meet new people. Scan the QR code for details and to sign up today!

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