WEEKLY MESSAGE – April 19, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – April 19th – Bishop McGregor

On Tuesday, I was blessed by meeting two people separately who were looking for hope and change in their lives. One stopped by the church to check it out because he was looking for a new place to worship and the other one wanted to become an official member here. I had the great honor of spending time with them to provide hope during this transition in their lives.
The season of Easter is a time for hope and change. The disciple’s expectations had been dashed when Jesus died and they had to fend for themselves. Their lives were full of fear and anxiety. When Jesus greeted them after the resurrection, they thought he was a ghost. But once Jesus was present with them, eating with them, talking to them, and breaking bread together, their fears and anxiety subsided.
The lesson for us all during the Easter season is finding hope and change when we commune with Jesus. Some examples of communing with Jesus are talking and listening to Jesus during our meals, during our daily devotions and our fellowship with others.
My fellowship with the two people provided hope while they transitioned. May we also consider how we can be agents of hope and change for others.
Serving Christ Together,
Bishop Todd

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sandwiches for St. George’s:  Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King to welcome our new parishioners to the church.  Next week will be hosted by the ECW.

Sunday school is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.

Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled on Sundays in the school classroom.

Women’s Bible Study is scheduled on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.

Church Grounds Clean Up.  Please come and help to clean up the church grounds on Saturday, April 27th at 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Bring a dish to share – and we will have someone to watch the little ones.  $10 per person, with 3 separate cash prizes – even if you lose!  Honestly, where are you going to find that?!  Hope to see you there!

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled next Sunday, April 28th at 9:00 a.m. in the school classroom.  Snacks will be served.  Bring your Bible.

The Youth Group and Acolyte Breakfast is scheduled on Sunday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

Tuesdays:   Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday’s Worship – We are open for live worship on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.  We also “live-stream” our 10 a.m. service.

Video Viewing Options for Sunday’s Mass.  There are three different ways to view our videos: 1) our church website; 2) our Facebook page; and 3) our YouTube channel.  See the links listed below.

Opportunities for Giving – there are several options that safely and efficiently expedite your generous donations: electronic bank transfers or automatic bank transfers via personal accounts or credit/debit cards; personal checks delivered by USPS; and our favorite through joining our giving family online through our website or at  https://www.myEoffering.com with our secure vendor Church Envelope Budget Company, who provides you with yearly offering envelopes. Please do NOT leave any envelopes with checks/cash unattended at church mailboxes.

PLEASE PRAY.  For the sick:  Audley, Bernadette, Bishop Curry, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Grace, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Patricia Burke, Vince Bianco, Phyllis Gibbs-Thomas, Kathleen Lannaman, Blake Wolliston, Francis Morlu.  For anniversary celebrations:  David and Kristi Lee, Howard and Karen Brown, Daryl and Shelby Walcher, Cory and Katie Waters.  For Shay and her new baby boy Noah.  For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

Vestry Members:  Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, Joyce Parker, John Webber – Junior Warden, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.