WEEKLY MESSAGE – June 7, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – June 7th – Bishop McGregor

Just imagine…..
This past week I went to visit a church parishioner to bring communion. I was happy to do so, but never realized what impact that would have on me. I went to serve, and yet, I was served. I came away filled with God’s love and joy.  Happiness embraced my soul.
We don’t always have to look at things as duties, but rather as opportunities to encounter God’s joy in our relationships with others. What can you imagine doing this week for another person and while serving, having that opportunity turn to joy and love?
ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 the Ushers.  We will have a cake to thank the fundraising committee members.  Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

St. David’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Village Walk Town Center Club, located at 2500 Village Walk Circle, Wellington. The theme is Black and White Masquerade with Music through the Decades.  Silent auction and 50/50 raffle.   Tickets are $100 per person which includes an open bar.  For more information and tickets, please contact Dennis Wright at 203-482-5079, Laurie Cohen at 561-262-9828, or Yvonne Elliott at the church office 561-793-1976.  If you would like to make a donation or sponsor this event, please click on the link:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLd4uoT4z0mwo2vhgdK5fR8f4sSGXU0M/view?usp=drive_link

Children’s Day is scheduled this Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. service.  The children will be singing a special song during the service.

Toiletry Drive: With record heat in south Florida, it is time to provide our St. George’s patrons with some hygiene items.  We will bring the drug store to church this Sunday and Sunday the 16th.  The Outreach Committee will provide 10 hygiene items and a reusable tote bag for you to “purchase” for a St. George’s patron. Simply pay $10, pick up a bag, and walk down the table placing the items in the bag. This ensures each patron will get the same items.  If you would like to help staff our little store or have any questions, please call or text Joyce at 561-312-2719.

Vestry meeting is scheduled on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.

Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, June 16th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers. This will be for those who are grieving and would like special prayers.  It is also open to non-parishioners.

The Book of Common Prayer.  The second class on the Book of Common Prayer led by Bishop Todd is scheduled on Sunday, July 28th at 11:30 a.m. in the church. The final class will be on Sunday, August 4th.  All are invited.

Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old.  We would love to have new teachers in our Sunday school, if you are interested in helping, please contact Katie Waters at katiewaters@hotmail.com.  Nursery Care is available for children under 3 years old.  If anyone is interested in being an assistant in the nursery care during the 10 a.m. service, please call or text Matt Hogan at 865-406-5978.  Thank you.

All Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesdays:   Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayers at 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:  Audley, Bernadette, Carol, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Michelle Farrar, Riley Bresnahan, Ava Wolliston, Leila South, Sally Frenz, Shelley Baranowski, Jeff Anderson.  For anniversary celebrations:  Michele and Vince Bianco, Cynthia and Clive Thompson.  For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat, Yvonne Wolliston, Cecil Wray.

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