Please click here to read a Lenten Prayer by Henri Nouwen
Please join us for worship this Sunday at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. Christian Education classes for children take place during the first half of the 10:30 a.m. service. Our adult Christian Education program takes place from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
In his sermon on February 10th, our Rector once more asked the community to prayerfully consider taking on his challenge to "Honor the Sabbath and Attend Church for the Six Weeks of Lent." Honoring the sabbath is not a legalistic religious requirement. Honoring the sabbath is a spiritual discipline which enriches our lives. We are created as rhythmic beings. The practice of sabbath keeping aligns us with this basic human need. It provides a biological, psychological and spiritual balance that positions us for deeper and more vibrant living. If you are traveling, find a church. If you are sick, get out your Episcopal Book of Common Prayer or prayerfully watch a televised worship service (First Presbyterian, Charlotte offers a good one). In the end, it doesn't matter how or where we observe the sabbath, it just matters that we do it. For more detail, please read an abbreviated version of our rector's spoken sermon by clicking here. Additionally, you may listen to the full audio version on the church's website by accessing this link. Also, you may access Mark's first sermon on this topic by way of our audio sermon archives found on Saint Patrick's website The first sermon entitled "Honoring the Sabbath " was delivered on January 27th. Lent begins on Sunday, February 17th and continues through Palm Sunday, March 24th. Prayerfully consider the challenge! By the way, did you know that empirical studies show that regular church attendees are happier and more content in life than irregular church attendees?
In an effort to assist parishioners in the lenten challenge to honor the sabbath, and in addition to our customary morning services, we are offering a Sunday Evening worship service. The 35-40 minute service will alternate between Celtic and New Zealand Eucharistic liturgies with sermon. There will be liturgical music, but no communal singing. Childcare for infants through 5th grade will be provided. The service will begin at 5:30 pm.
As you know, Ginger Missert resigned as Children's Christian Education Director effective at the end of 2012. We will liturgically recognize and give thanks for Ginger's dedicated service this Sunday, February 17th. In thanksgiving for her work and ministry a purse will be presented to Ginger at that time. If you would like to contribute, please make a check payable to Saint Patrick's and place it in the offering place on Sunday morning, or mail it to the church office. Please mark the memo section 'Ginger's purse." Also, a reception will be held in Ginger's honor immediately following the service. If you are able, please bring a treat to share. For details contact Georgia Reuter.
While the construction project continues on our property, please remember that when you come to the Church for evening meetings/activities, we encourage you to park in the paved parking lot on the left side of the building. While construction is happening, the gravel parking lot has no lighting and can be a bit dangerous. We are allowed to park in the paved lot after 5 pm on weekdays and on weekends. Our next night to serve at Room in the Inn is February 21st. One of our Girl Scout troops have signed up for many of the duties but there remains some holes to be filled. To learn more about Room in the Inn or to sign up, please click here. Also, we have learned that RITI is in need of donations of socks. Please click here for more information. Our 2013 Lenten Series will get underway beginning this Sunday, February 17th. Please click here to read all the details, view the various locations, and signup online. Our VIVA Seniors will be holding their first meeting this coming Tuesday, February 19th. Pre-registration is required. Click here to learn more. Like NC Bluegrass music? Then you won't want to miss Wood & Steel in concert on Sunday, February 24, at 7:00 pm. For more details, visit our website. Finger foods are needed for the Meet-The-Artists reception. If you can help, please contact Sherry Klepfer.
At the Annual Meeting a few weeks ago, outgoing Senior Warden Charley Patterson offered a reflection called "I have a dream." If you missed the meeting, you can read it by clicking here. Greenery is needed for the altar for all Sundays in Lent. If you would like to donate an arrangement in memory or honor of someone, sign up online by clicking here or contact Sherry Klepfer at 704-799-9995. Plans are underway for the 2013 Youth Winter Fun Trip. Some changes are being made to this event. Please click here to read all about it.
Our Youth will be holding a yard sale Saturday March 16, 2013 with the proceeds to benefit the upcoming Pilgrim class. Now is the time many of us are cleaning out the closets and garage to make room for new items. If you have any household goods, sporting goods, tools etc. that you would like to donate please hold onto them for this event. If you cannot possibly store them contact Mark Fowler 704 500-3263 mfowler52@me.com and he will make arrangements with you. If you or someone you know has access to an empty garage or a barn that we could use for storing items, please let Mark Fowler know as soon as possible.
Solace for the Children is looking for host families for this summer. If you think you may be interested, they are holding an information meeting this Tuesday, February 19th at 6:30 p.m. at Williamson Chapel UMC in Mooresville. The 2013 Solas Leighis Concert Series has been planned. You can see the concert schedule by clicking here
Other news you can use Please make sure to check the expiration date on your donations!!! Don't Forget!! Just One Can!! Our contribution for the week of February 12 was 54 pounds!! For a complete listing of specific items needed by the Mooresville Christian Mission Food Pantry, please click here |
