WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – January 13th – Fr. Thomas
A teacher by the name of Debbie Moon was presiding over a class of first grade students who were sharing family photos. One of the little boys in a picture had a different hair color than the other members. One of her students suggested that he was adopted. And the little girl replied, “I know all about adoption, I was adopted.” What does it mean to be adopted?” asked another child. “It means”, said the girl, “that you grew in your mommy’s heart instead of her tummy!”
In this season of Epiphany, we remember the baptism of Christ, and give thanks for our own incorporation into the Body of Christ. Yes, we were born in the heart and mind of God before we were born in the womb. And, as children of God, we are expected to maintain the customs, appearances, and expectations of those who claim to be God’s children, heirs of His eternal life and kingdom. Because with God we cannot, and without us He will not!
NOTICES:
THERE WILL BE OPENINGS FOR FIVE NEW VESTRY MEMBERS FOR 2023. INTERESTED PARISHIONERS CAN CONTACT FATHER THOMAS OR ANY VESTRY MEMBER.
Facebook Page. Please join our St. David’s social media community by scanning the QR code below. This will take you to our Facebook page where you can begin to follow us if you have not done so in the past.”
Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by the Daughters of the King. Next Sunday will be hosted by the ECW.
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 22nd at 11:15 a.m. in the parish hall. Five new Vestry members will be elected, financial information for this past year will be presented and reports from various ministries will be presented.
St. David’s Family Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th after the 10:00 a.m. service. Please join us for what we hope to be the start of our annual church picnic for all parishioners and the community. There will be food and games for all. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. For more information, please contact Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978.
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.
Women’s Bible Study weekly meeting resumes on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Forward Day by Day brochures for next quarter are now available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.
Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m.
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.
PLEASE PRAY. For the sick: Alice, Amanda, Barbara, Beth, Carol, Carolyn, David, Diana, Donna, Doris, Doug, Ed, Elston, Ezra, Gina, Grace, Jacob, James, Jayden, Jeanne, Jill, Joaquin, Jory, Kenzie, Manuel, Michael, Miguel, Parker, Patricia, Predrag, Rachel, Robin, Ron, Rosie, Sharon, Shelly, Steve, Sue, Susan, Tracy, Vernetta, Violet, William, Woody. For birthday celebrations: Alexandria Philistin, Margie Sandell, Barbara Hastings-Griffin. For our expectant mothers: Rebecca and Alexandra.
Our YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintDavidsinthePinesWellingtonFL
