WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – April 24th – Fr. Thomas
Who Moved The Stone is the title of a popular book written in 1930 by the English journalist Frank Morrison. It’s about his inner search for the real meaning of the resurrection. One of the messages which Easter teaches us is that God can redeem any failure, pain, hurt, or disappointment if we only let Him. Too often we let others set the agenda for us, define our identity, or control our future. Look at these famous people who have overcome adversity and obstacles:
“He didn’t talk until he was four years old and he didn’t start to read til he was seven. One of his teachers labeled him as “mentally slow, unsociable and adrift in his foolish dreams.” This was said about Albert Einstein.
“He’s too stupid to learn anything.” Said some of the teachers about Thomas Edison.
“He possesses minimal football knowledge and lacks motivation,” an expert said of the new coach named Vince Lombardi.
“He went bankrupt several times and was fired by the editor of a local newspaper because he apparently had a “lack of vision.” The man was Walt Disney.
”He failed the sixth grade and had a lifetime of setbacks and defeats.” As an older citizen, Winston Churchill helped lead the British people through one of their darkest moments.
“He was turned down for an acting role as President because he was told by a producer that he didn’t look “Presidential.” Ronald Reagan obviously didn’t give up hope.
Are our disappointments “Road Blocks or Stepping Stones? Pray that God will remove the stones from the Risen Life He wants us all to share.
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.
Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King. Next Sunday, May 1 will be hosted by the Vestry.
St. David’s Community Yard Sale. Saturday, May 21st from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. Want to help? You can donate your gently used, clean, functioning items: Clothes, electronics, toys, furniture, and kitchen wares. Learn More Here: https://www.saintdavidsinthepines.org/2022/03/14/yardsale-may21-2022/
Recycle those plastic Easter Eggs! There will be a box in the narthex this weekend for you to drop off your empties – thank you!
Altar Flowers and Candles: We will have a bag on the credenza to collect all flower and candle donations for upcoming Sundays. If you would like to donate for altar flowers for memorials and celebrations, please put your check for $40 with a request showing the date you want altar flowers and the reason for your donation into the bag. If you want to donate candles, please put your check for $20 and request showing date and reason for donation. Do not put flower and candle requests in offering plates.
Sunday school is in operation with the necessary protocols in place.
Forward Day by Day brochures for next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: No service this week
Wednesdays: No service this week
PLEASE PRAY: For the sick: Alice, Baldwin, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Donna, Doris, Doug, Edna, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Sharon, Susan, Tracy, Violet, William. For the departed: Kevin Brennan. For birthday celebrations: Francis Morlu, John Algood, Therese Guillaume, Janice Jacques. For anniversary celebration: Daryl and Shelby Walcher. For our expectant mothers: Aubrey and Sarah.
Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL
