WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 21, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 21st – Bishop McGregor

We are Beloved

I was in shock last Saturday when I received a telephone call from my wife that former President Trump had been shot. I immediately left my final preparation for my sermon and went downstairs to turn on the TV to see what had happened. The shock was more a matter of disbelief. How in the world could this happen? Was it a prank by some kid?
Once I turned on the TV, I saw the video clip of it happening, and became memorized and numb. Watching it over and over again, I thought, could this really be happening here in the USA? Violence, hatred and division is becoming common place. And yet we are known as a country which prides itself in freedom, liberty and justice – for all.
As Christians we are to do good and love our neighbor, as ourselves. We are to take a stand against violence, hatred and division. I want to echo the words of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry who said, “The way of love — not the way of violence — is the way we bind up our nation’s wounds…..We decry political violence in any form, and our call as followers of Jesus of Nazareth is always to love.”
At St David’s, let us pray for the families of those who were killed, injured and impacted by the political rally. Let us pray for Donald Trump and Joe Biden and their families and all the political leaders of our country. Let us pray that we, as a church, may see one another as beloved children of God.”

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 Daughters of the King. Next week will be hosted by the ECW.

Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, July 21st immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church 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.

ECW monthly lunch will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at 12:30 p.m. at Butterfields.  Please let Linda McKeown know by August 1st if plan to attend.

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.

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

Tuesdays:  Holy Eucharist/Morning Prayer 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, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jill, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For birthday celebrations:  Patricia Patrick, William Jackowski Jr., Leiland Carlson, Jackson Eubanks, Theda Aiken.   For anniversary celebrations:  John and Donna  Stipek  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.