This Week's Announcements

Jacket and Warm Clothing Drive
From now through the end of November, we are collecting warm clothing, primarily outerwear, in support of the International Students Admission & Enrollment Office (ISAEO) of the Prince George’s County School System. ISAEO registers and provides support services for newly arrived international PGCPS students and their families. They've registered close to 3,000 students so far, including large families from Afghanistan, Venezuela, Guatemala, Mexico, and Cameroon. These families often arrive with almost nothing, and need clothing appropriate for Maryland winters. You can help these children and their families by donating new or gently used coats and jackets (pre-school sizes through adult medium), as well as hats, scarves, and gloves. Please be sure any used items are clean and in good condition (zippers work, no missing buttons, no rips or tears, etc.). Donations go in the bin in the narthex. For those who prefer, we are also collecting $25 Target gift cards to purchase other items students might need, such as boots and uniforms; see Tom Beal to buy cards through St. George's scrip program and give the cards directly to Randy or Donna Haselton. Please see Donna Haselton if you have any questions. Thank you for your generosity!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 4 pm on November 24
This year's Bowie area interfaith Thanksgiving service is on Sunday, November 24 at 4 pm, hosted by Christian Community Presbyterian Church, 3120 Belair Drive in Bowie. The speaker will be County Councilwoman Ingrid Watson. A community potluck dinner will follow the service. Anyone who would like to sing with the community choir should plan to join in a rehearsal at 3 pm. The collection at the service will go to the Bowie Food Pantry.
 
Advent Program is Coming: Words for the Beginning
Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year rushes in. Christ’s birth ushers us into new ways of living and loving—and yet, we feel the weight of many things coming to an end. The world as we know it spins madly on. What are the reminders we will need in order to move faithfully through this threshold? What are the words we need to hear again and again as we begin a new season? What words might Mary speak to her newborn son? What scriptures and stories would she impart to him? This is the content of our Advent program Words for the Beginning, with its themes including “you are a blessing,” “we can’t go alone,” “do the good that is yours to do,” and “hope is worth the risk.” There will be many ways to participate from Advent through Epiphany, including reading the devotional booklet, the Advent Quiet Morning on December 14, and gathering on Mondays at 7:00 pm via Zoom starting on November 25. The signup sheet is available now. See Jocelyn Tidwell, Terry Doyle, Karen Horrocks or Connie+ if you’d like to learn more.

Please Make Your Pledge Today!
This is the season when we tend to our financial life as a parish and also reflect on the abundant life God has given us at St. George's. We are blessed to be part of this community where we find an abundance of connection, compassion, and love. Your pledge for 2025 allows us to continue our work to love, serve, pray and grow together for the life of the world. You can fill out a pledge card online HERE or a physical card found on the credenza.