Thursday, November 9, 2017

Keep me Burning 'til the Light of Day!

Keep awake therefore, for you do not know 
neither the day nor the hour."
Matthew 25:1-13
Throughout chapter 25 of Matthew, we will hear parables related to Christ's return.  This Sunday we will hear the parable of the Ten Bridesmaids.  What is the symbolism of each part of this parable?  
The Bridegroom: Christ.  
Ten Virgins: Professing Christians, but why ten?  The number 10 is considered a complete and perfect number.  In Jewish tradition, 10 was considered a complete congregation.
Lamp: The Bible or the symbol of our outward profession as Christians. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105).
Oil: Indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Those who fell asleep: Complacency.
The cry at midnight: Alert to signify Jesus is on His way.
So, put together what does this parable teach us?  We cannot borrow the Holy Spirit or purchase the Holy Spirit from another.  Keeping the oil plentiful and our lamps burning is our daily calling.  This always leads me to a childhood song:
Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning
Give me oil in my  lamp I pray
Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning
Keep me burning 'til the light of day



Looking for a Advent Outreach Activity?

Every year Homeless No More (Saint Lawrence Place) offers a Holiday Shop for their families. Eastminster Presbyterian and First Calvary trade off year-to-year to host the families to "shop" for Christmas gifts for their families. Tables are set up for each age group filled with gifts for the parents to choose from for their children. After they shop for the gifts, tables are set up for gift-wrapping. Volunteers are always needed to take a shift wrapping gifts. The wrapping does not need to be professional and we would love for children and families of all ages to participate. The Holiday Shop is Monday, December 11th, 12:00-5:30. It is at First Calvary on Pine Street this year. We would love to have some volunteers from Trinity!  Please contact Bibs Babson at bbabson@trinitysc.org if you can volunteer or if you have any questions.
Christmas Backpacks
Beginning this week, we will be collecting items for the Christmas backpacks to be distributed to our Christmas guests on Christmas Eve morning this year.  

3's: Granola Bars
4's: Adult Socks
Kindergarten: Writing Pens
1st & 2nd Grade: Deodorant
3rd & 4th Grade: Toothpaste
5th Grade: Hand-warmers
 
Be sure to mark you calendar to join us Sunday, December 17th in the Workshop during the Sunday school hour to pack the backpacks.

 
Children's Wednesday Night Program:
We have made a few changes to the Children's Wednesday Night Program: A Great Cloud of Witnesses.
Children will now meet in room 204 above the bookstore for dinner at 5:45; however, you must register for dinner before 2:00 on Wednesday. Parents may leave their children and go enjoy dinner fellowship, programming and Vespers. Families may also eat as a family in Satterlee Hall and then join us in Keenan Chapel for programming at 6:15.  We hope to see you Wednesday, November 8th  to meet Saint Martin, Bishop of Tours.
Christmas Present Project

Is there someone on your Christmas list who you just can't find the right present for?  Come create a one of a kind masterpiece they will cherish.  
Where: Mad Platter


1st Friday Kid's Movie Night
Join us this Friday, December 1st for kid's movie night 6-8pm in the Edward Room.Bring a Happy Meal snuggle buddy and fellowship with your friends.  

Lessons and Carols, Advent Festival and Chili Cook-Off

Come join us Sunday, December 3rd at 4:00 beginning in the Cathedral for Lessons and Carols followed by the Advent Festival and Chili Cook-off in Satterlee Hall.  I challenge you to find several other friends and families to enter the Chili Cook-off.  Prizes, Prizes and more Prizes!  Click here to register! 


CPR, First Aid and AED Training (our defibrillators are new)
Room 225
Cost $55/person if we get 8 or more participants - price goes up with fewer so get your friends to sign up
Email Maryellen6313@gmail.com to sign up.
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal,  
Costume Distribution and Dinner
Meet us in the Cathedral at 5:00 Wednesday, December, 20th to rehearse for the Christmas Pageant to be held at 4:00 on Christmas Eve.  We will then go to Satterlee Hall to distribute costumes and enjoy fellowship and supper. 



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