WEEKLY MESSAGE – February 2, 2024 – Saint David's in the Pines

WEEKLY MESSAGE – February 2nd– Fr. Cederberg

One of the things that was central to the ministry of Jesus was healing. We may struggle with what that means in our day of hospitals, doctor’s offices and emergency rooms, but it is clear that healing was important to him. A sick child, a hemorrhaging older woman, or an outcast leper, they all attracted the touch of Jesus.

We might get spooked off from the idea of religion and healing from stories of faith healers and Pentecostal extremists, yet wherever the church has gone through history healing has always been central. Why do we give thanks to God for the food and yet fail give thanks to God when we are healed? Are doctors and hospitals not a part of God’s healing plan? Were antibiotics not the result of his inspiration?

Next time you go to the doctor, remember to say a prayer for your healing. And when the healing happens, pause to give God thanks. He’s in the healing business!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Debt Reduction: Total Debt: $94,000.00. Total Balance: $22,898.00.

Sandwiches for St. George’s. Please bring your sandwiches to St. David’s west side parking lot on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality Hour is scheduled after the 10:00 a.m. service – Hosted by Vestry. Next week will be hosted by the Congregation over 50 years. We will have a cake to say thank you to the Daughters of the King for their service to the church family.

Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled on Sundays in the Sunday school classroom.

Women’s Bible Study is scheduled on Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Mark Room.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled this Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Blood Drive: OneBlood will be at St. David’s this Sunday. Please eat a good breakfast and drink lots of water and plan to donate. There is a nationwide blood shortage emergency. Your donation is critically important. I can guarantee that you will save or gratefully improve someone’s life. Thank you. Joyce Parker 561-312-2719.

A Memorial Service for Laurie Cohen’s father The Rev. Samuel James “Jim” Stilwell will be held on Saturday, February 17^th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

“Souper Bowl” is on Sunday, February 11th. We are collecting cans of soup starting today and Sunday, February 11^th. Support your favorite team by donating cans or packages of soup or other non-perishable food and place it in the bin for either the 49ers or Chiefs to vote for the winner.

St. Jude’s Trikeathon is scheduled on Friday, February 9^th sponsored by St. David’s Day School. We are collecting cash or check donations at the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services this Sunday.

ECW meeting is scheduled on Saturday, February 10^th at 11:15 a.m. followed by lunch at Duffy’s on Crestwood. Please RSVP to Linda McKeown at llmckeown51@comcast.net, or 561-254-3902 by February 9^th.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 13^th at 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Please join us for pancakes, sausages and beverages. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for 10 years and under. Tickets will be on sale this Sunday and also on Sunday, February 11^th after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services. Please wear your costume mask.

First Communion will be held on March 24^th at the 10 a.m. service. Please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com for more details. Families need to be registered by February 25th.

Tuesdays: Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m.

Ash Wednesday Services: February 14^th at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Forward Day by Day Brochures for the next quarter is available in the narthex. Donation $3.00.

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: Audley, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Donna, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Frances, Heather, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Marjorie, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Violet, Yvonne. For birthday celebrations: Jenifer Elmore, Maeve Blodgett, Yvonne Wright, James McKeown, Rohan Wolliston. For anniversary celebration:Desmond and Ann Chambers. For our expectant mother:Shay.

Vestry Members: Howard Barrett – Senior Warden, Laurette Bagley, Kenneth Barnett, John Webber – Junior Warden, Jenifer Elmore, Matthew Hogan, Karlene Kiminyo, Chris LaBorde – Secretary, Linda McKeown, Irene Oknewski, Joyce Parker, Dennis Wright – Treasurer.