My 49 Years of Faith and Fellowship at Church of the Servant (Awesome) - Anne Knopf | Church of the Servant Wilmington

Awe –Throughout the years

. . . from the very first Eucharist, sitting on the floor of a living room with our baby and 2-year old running around
. . . services in many places, in and outside, cribs and prayer books in car trunks; more recently, tent in the yard, chairs and “pulpit” brought out; celebrations of life outside
. . . A building actually built
. . . An addition, a sanctuary–and eventually a blue ceiling
. . . An extension for youth space – “cheers-from-all”
. . . Huge yard sales early on; then a real Bargain Box
. . . COS community sharing spiritually in sermons, small groups, retreats, lobster sales, service projects

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Challenges – Throughout the years

. . . how to exist with little money
. . . maintenance of everything—building repair, yard keep up, added conveniences such as kitchen, chairs, etc.
. . . maintenance of us, the people—how to meet needs, set goals, work with differences, and most of all how to live into our Christian heritage

Reality – Now, for me

. . . Awe continues
. . . Challenges continue

. . . And that makes Church of the Servant Home—a home filled with history, a home where we share the love of God, where we grow together within this love, love which provides an umbrella of shelter and care for all.

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What are you looking for?

These are the first words spoken by Jesus in John’s gospel, directed to a seeker named Andrew. We are all seekers, and while we may not know how to express what it is we’re looking for, we trust that we’ll know it when we see it.

At Church of the Servant, we seek, serve, and celebrate God and each other in a safe and accepting community. We welcome people from various backgrounds and ethnicities, those who are straight, LGBTQ, married, partnered, single, from other denominations and faith traditions, life-long Episcopalians, brand new to church or returning to church after a long absence.

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We want you to feel comfortable coming to Church of the Servant for the first time! Whether you are attending your first ever Episcopal service or you “know the ropes,” every church is a little different. Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. And if you still have more questions, just ask! We’re a friendly bunch and were all first-timers once.

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Who we are…

We are an inclusive group of people searching for spirituality and meaning in our lives.
We honor people for who they are and where they are in their lives.
We live our lives in thanksgiving for the love that God has bestowed on all creation, rather than live our lives in order to earn that love.
We are a growing church filled with love and creativity.
We work together, play together and search together.

God is present in every occasion of our lives. Together we mark these special times with celebrations of worship to highlight the ways in which God is always at work throughout the events of our lives.

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Though not like a social or professional organization, the Episcopal Church does have membership criteria. These aren’t meant to say who is "in" or who is "out", but instead, to establish who has taken an intentional step to be part of a worshiping community and who is either still discerning, or someone we should invite to join us on this faith journey!

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Hearted Hands - The message “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!” rings out on Sunday mornings and it doesn’t end there. Being the hands of Christ in the world is an essential part of the shared nature of ministry at Church of the Servant. Stewardship in several forms – sharing of our time, talent, and treasure - is the essence of hearted hands ministry.

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