WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – November 18th – Fr. Thomas
There’s an old story about two men walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bear. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bear followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, one of the men shouted, “O Lord, please make this a Christian bear.” And with that, the bear stopped in its tracks, knelt down, looked up and said, “O Lord, for what we are about to receive, make us truly thankful.”
We have much to be thankful for, even the many blessings we often take for granted. The happiest people are not necessarily those who have the best of everything, but those who make the best of everything they have. Thanksgiving is not merely one day, but a way of life. So, on the upcoming holiday next week, yes, Lord, make us truly thankful!
ECW will not hold a regular meeting in November, but will hold a regular meeting on Saturday, December 3rd, at 11:15 a.m. in the parish hall, followed by lunch at Los Agaves in Royal Palm Beach.
Christmas Outreach: I am excited to announce that, based on the pledges collected this past Sunday, we will be able to provide $75 Walmart gift cards to the 35 youngsters and their families at the Fortin Center in South Bay (just outside Belle Glade city limits)!!! Thank you for your ongoing generosity. I am again amazed, but no longer surprised, at your outpouring of care and concern for our neighbors in the Glades. I will be collecting for the next two Sundays before and after each service. Please bring cash, checks payable to St. David’s, or your credit cards. If you will not be at church either Sunday you can mail your check to me at 104 Locust Ln, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. Joyce Parker 561-312-2719
ECW is hosting a Christmas-themed decorative craft workshop at Board & Brush in Wellington on Saturday, December 10th, from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $35 per person and includes all supplies to make a lovely and durable Christmas craft to decorate your home or give as a gift. Contact Linda McKeown at llmckeown51@comcast.net for more information or to reserve a space for the Board & Brush event. All women of the parish are invited to all ECW events.
St. David’s Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for our joyous holiday concert! Enjoy musical performances. We hope to see you there. A reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Suggested donation of $20.00
The Live Nativity, one of our oldest traditions at St. David’s, will be held on Wednesday, December 21st, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and see the display that evening, but we also need volunteers of all ages to be in the display. To volunteer or get more information, call or text Jenifer Elmore at 561-601-3346 at your earliest opportunity.
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.
Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old. We are looking for volunteer Sunday school teachers, anyone interested can contact Erin Thomas to learn more details, or contact the church office.
Sandwiches for St. George’s: Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot each Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hospitality Hour next Sunday will be hosted by the Hosted by the Daughters of the King. Next Sunday will be hosted by the ECW.
Women’s Bible Study weekly meeting will be held today at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Altar Flowers and Candles: We 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.
Forward Day by Day brochures are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Alice, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, Diana, Donna, Doris, Doug, Ed, Edna, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Rosie, Sharon, Shelly, Steve, Sue, Susan, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody. For birthday celebrations: Gloria Legister, Carole Sneade, Michael Neumeyer, Wally Hernandez, Sara Webber, Joy Noe, Matthew Hogan, Beatrice Sauerbier. For our expectant mother: Rebecca.
Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL
