This Week's Announcements

Pledge Cards and Potatoes This Sunday
This Sunday is our Stewardship Ingathering, the day when we come to give our praise and thanks to God, celebrating God's abundance and St. George's generosity and commitment by returning our pledge cards. You can find cards on the credenza, on the table coming into the sanctuary, or by asking any Stewardship Team member for one. Your pledge for 2026 makes a difference and allows us to continue our work to love, serve, pray and grow together for the life of the world. If you prefer, fill out your pledge card online HERE. There is special hospitality after each service as we gather in gratitude and fellowship. This Sunday is also our Potato and Onion Sunday, St. George's support of our neighbor parish San Mateo's feeding program where everyone is invited to bring in a bag (or more) of potatoes and/or onions. Our donation provides food for close to 250 families. Additionally, we need people to load and deliver the potatoes and onions to St. Matthew’s on Wednesday, November 12. Drivers meet at St. George’s at 9 am to load and deliver the food. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to volunteer. Thanks for your support. 

​Jacket and Outerwear Drive
From now through the end of November, we are collecting jackets, coats and other 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 international students throughout the PGCPS system. You can help support these children and their families by donating new or gently used coats, jackets, and other outerwear such as fleeces and puffy vests (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 should be placed in the bin in the narthex. For those who prefer, we are also collecting $25 Target gift cards which can be used to purchase other items students might need such as boots and uniforms; see Ed Neuschler to buy cards through St George's scrip program and give the cards directly Randy or Donna Haselton. Please see Donna if you have any questions. Thank you for your generosity!

Responding to Hurricane Melissa
Please continue to pray for the people of Jamaica, Haiti, and other countries who were affected by Hurricane Maria. If you would like to support Hurricane relief through Episcopal Relief and Development, you can learn more HERE.
 
Save the Date: The St. Nicholas Party is Saturday, December 6
St. George's annual St. Nicholas party will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. All children and their adults are invited to come decorate the parish tree, engage in crafts, food and fun, and see if Bishop St. Nicholas makes an appearance. Sign-up sheets are coming next week. All are invited to bring a food donation for the Bowie Food Pantry. If you have any questions please contact Jessica Johnson.