Collect
19 Pentecost

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Next Sunday  

20 Pentecost

Proper 23

Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31

     

 

Upcoming Events

 
International Pot Luck Lunch 
Sunday, October 14 
in the Parish Hall after the 10:30 am service with 
MINISTRY FAIR

St Luke's Day Recognition of those in the field of healing (doctors, nurses, counselors, OSL)
Sunday, October 21 during the 10:30 am service with Cake and Coffee following 

Chili Cookoff and Dessert Auction
Saturday, November 3 
at 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall
with MOPS Vendor Fair in covered walkways 
 
Parish Retreat
Anointed by the Spirit
CHANGE IN DATE 
Saturday November 17 with
Bishop John Howe and Sunday, November 18 with Bishop Howe preaching at the 10:30 am service
  
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Monday thru Friday

Food Bank
open
10:00 am - noon

Wednesdays 
Tabitha's Treasures
10:30 am
in Roberta's Hall
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Noonday Prayer
at noon in Roberta's Hall on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays of the month
Holy Eucharist
at noon in Roberta's Hall on the 1st Wednesdays
      
Weekends

Saturdays

Holy Eucharist 

5:00 p.m.

(Chapel)

 

Sundays

Holy Eucharist  

8:00 a.m.

(Chapel)

 

Breakfast 

9:00 a.m.

(Parish Hall)

 

Christian Formation  

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Adult program
in Roberta's Hall

 

Holy Eucharist 

10:30 a.m.

(Church)

  

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"The Son ... is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being" Hebrews 1:3
Dearly Beloved in Christ,

I want to share again this wonderful reflection on Hebrews 1:3 by Henry Gariepy in his book 100 Portraits of Christ.

"He made the Sea of Galilee as well as hushed it.  He could restore the blind man's sight, for He first made the optic nerve and retina.  He could give hearing to the deaf man, for He first set the drum in the ear.  He could cure the withered arm, for He made the bone and strung the muscle.  The Christ who walked the dusty roads of Galilee was the God who roamed through the paths of galaxies.  The Christ who lit the lakeside fire on which to cook breakfast for His tired, hungry disciples, had lit a billion stars and hung them across the midnight sky.  He who asked the outcast for a drink had filled with water every river, lake, and ocean.  Christ became God's self-disclosure.  In Jesus, God entered humanity, eternity invaded time."

And this same Christ is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters, and invites us to be co-heirs with Him of all that He created - such is the amazing love and generosity of our God!

In the Peace, Grace, and Love of our Lord,

Rev'd Sarah+    

 

 
A HUGE "THANK YOU!" 
To all the wonderful saints who worked so hard over the last three weeks to get everything ready for the Rummage Sale, to everyone who helped with the Rummage Sale, Free Parking, or Free Water over the last couple of days, and to those who came out to buy, and those who will be back out this week packing up!  
There are a couple of IOUs still out and some expenses to be presented but it looks like we might have made over $9,000, and we have received a donation of $500.00. Praise the Lord! We are thankful not only for the financial provision but also for the wonderful fellowship that we had and the hospitality shown to the guests on our campus - at least one of whom returned on Sunday morning to worship with us.
Rummage Sale 12   
  Blessing of the Animals:
Mailman Mayhem and Holy Water Hounds 
All the cats and dogs were beautifully behaved as we sang "All Creatures Great and Small." And then all the dogs of a voice broke into frenetic barking.  A glance in the direction of the canine focus revealed the culprit ... The mailman had set foot on the campus!  With his retreat peace returned.  It just took me a while longer to regain my composure .... no, those are not tears of sadness ... Then there were a couple of hounds who thought the mere sprinkling of holy water insufficient to the task and decided a couple of gulps straight from the bucket might do the trick!
Pet Blessing

 
   
 
St Luke's Day Recognition 
On Sunday, October 21 during the 10:30 am service we will recognize and pray for all those associated with the ministry of healing: body, mind, soul, and/or spirit.  We will have a special testimony to the Lord's healing, a prayer of blessing for all those associated with the healing ministry (doctors, nurses, EMTs, midwives, OSL, counselors, etc.), and a reception in the Centennial Courtyard following the 10:30 am service.      
 
Chili Cookoff      
 
HONORING OUR VETERANS
During the 10:30 am service on Sunday, November 11.  The colors will be presented and all those who have served in any branch of the armed forces will be honored.  A reception will follow in the Centennial Courtyard. 
 
Parish Teaching Retreat
"Anointed by the Spirit" 
with Bishop John W. Howe   
Saturday, November 17  
9:00 am - 3:30 pm 
Bishop Howe will also be our guest preacher at the 10:30 am service on Sunday, November 18 
 
 

prayer requestPARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS 

Joann, Ann, Margaret, Katiana and Family, Cindy, Bob, Sarah, Jan-Marie, The Edmund Family,  

LONG TERM PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS

Ron, Judith, Marion, Stan, Suzee, George, Brenda, Mary Jo, Elizabeth, Roy, Millie, Pete, Sue, Marnay, Abbei, Gloria, Althea, Trena, Terri, Sallie, Donna, Lillian, Keisha, Jamie, Jeanie, Frances, Meg, Joan, Sandy, Ramona, Becky, Jim and Irene 

FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS

Harry, Wendy, Katey, Dot, Bob, Betty, Carolyn, Gabby and granddaughter, Shari, DyQuan, Dr. Robert Hiatt and family, Dan, Fr. Klukas, Mike, Jennifer (Jennie), Rachelle, Jane, Kristine, Beverly, Mary, James, Kenny, Milka, Genevieve, Matthew, Betty and Family, Angela, Bennie, Victoria, Brandon, Nancy, Frank, Diane, Eden

LONG TERM FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS

Richie, Don, Sonia, Brian, Adam, Deborah, Jeannean, Barbara, Daniel, Robert, Tasos, Jason, Kyle, Fr. Dick Grant, Lew, Kailee, Paul, Duncan, Alan, Debra  

MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMLIES

Kevin Waters, Geoffrey Noplis, Zachary Adam Copes, Christopher and Brigitt Kincaid, Justin Moye, Danny Graham, Ronnie Robison, Chuck Gitschlag, Rory Patrick Coleman, Dennis Glasgow, Duncan Hanton, William Underhill, and Taylor Lee

COLLEGE STUDENTS AND SEMINARIAN

Isaac John Copes, Michael and Ryan Guerdan, Lindsey Nicolle, Robert Borr, Matthew and Sarah Pierce, Robin Campbell, David Bumsted

THOSE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS   

Joann Darville, Michael and Ryan Guerdan, Louise Field, and Dwayne Kreidler

THOSE CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES   

David and Rennie Ashcraft, Ean and Katie Meyer

SAFE TRAVEL

Mary Ellen Appleton, Henry and Rhoda Spang, Joe and Thenia Small, Whaley and Trena Lorenz, Charlotte Everbach, Susie Pelham, Bill and Bobbi Vogel, Rodney and Tee Fabio 

 

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I am the Good Shepherd.  The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep ... I am the Good Shepherd.  I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 10:11, 14-15