WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – July 26th – Fr. Thomas.

Willie Mays began his major league baseball career with only one hit in 26 at-bats. As many will remember, he went on to hit 660 home runs (3rd on the all-time list) and stole more than 300 bases. However, his debut was so unimpressive it seemed unlikely he would last more than a few weeks as a big-leaguer, let alone become one of the greatest to play the game. With an uncertain future in baseball, the turning point came when manager Leo Durocher found him crying in the dugout after another miserable performance at the plate. The manager put an arm around Mays and said, “What’s the matter?” Mays replied, “I can’t hit up here; I belong in the minors.” To which Durocher replied, “As long as I’m manager of the Giants, you’ll be my center-fielder.”

There are times in life when one feels discouraged and despairing because of an uncertain future. Life may seem like it’s falling apart; the result of wrong decisions or through no fault of our own, a consequence of living in a fallen world. Doubt, discouragement, and uncertainty affect varied aspects of our lives: our ability to fulfill financial obligations, personal relationships, job security, health, and other areas. That’s especially a time when we need a word of encouragement. We need to know that the “Coach” is behind us. We need to know that things will work out. The Good News is that God meets us in these times of need and anxiety. So, accept your suffering; it can stretch your heart to make room for greater joy and love. Because it’s not what they take from you that counts – it’s what you do with what you have left.

NOTICES:

Thankful – with prayerful consideration, I will be in full retirement. I came to this difficult decision that this is the right time for me. I am thankful for each of you, as you have influenced my personal growth, by accepting me into your faithful community. I wish you all well and pray that this church thrives beyond this covid chaos. May you continue to be blessed as you are blessing to many. Sue.

Prayer Books & Hymnals – here’s two sources that you may purchase your own copy of our church’s resources that was normally in the pews for your use at home from: Cokesbury Publishing Co. www.cokesbury.com

Book of Common Prayer Basic Pew Edition
The Episcopal Hymnal 1982 Blue Edition

Video Viewing Options – there are three different ways to view our videos and receive our newsletters: 1) an email link within a newsletter; 2) our church website listed below; 3) our YouTube channel. See the links 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 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.

The Diocese of Southeast Florida – has extended the ban on Church-wide in-person services, events and meetings and other activity until further notice, until at least July 31st. Live-streaming and recording of worship will continue, but no other in-person activity is permitted. We will move into Season 2 only when we are clear that it is safe to do so.

Flowers for the Altar – Thank you to our donor for their contributions from March through June. If you wish to designate someone to be honored August and September, or in any month, please contact the parish office.

Village of Wellington – the food distribution in Wellington is at the Wellington Mall by Nordstrom’s at 8:30-10:30 a.m. on TUESDAYS. You will be given a voucher when you are in line. View the link to learn more information…https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=164

Sandwiches for St. George’s Outreach Project – Please continue to prepare sandwiches for St. George’s and bring them to St. David’s parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thank you for your continued support!

Please Pray – For the sick: Annabella, Ed, Zoe. Jacob, Rita, Sarah, William, Richard, Carole, Sandy, Kim, Joe, Steve, Bob, Linda, Francine, Donna, Ashlyn. For birthday celebrations: Theda Aiken, Annemarie Elmquist, Wesley Hank, Rebecca Ansures. For wedding anniversaries: Assad & Millicent Thompson. For our expectant mother: Andrea