WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 25, 2024
WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 25th – Bishop McGregor
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!
These first words were the ones I said to the children in chapel at St. David’s School beginning this new academic year. This word is a combination of two words originating from the 11th century hospitality demonstrating visitors as being well (well come) when they arrive.
Travel was difficult at that time and it was not taken for granted that someone would arrive in good health. It also demonstrated that as long as they stayed, they would be well taken care of. This reminds me of the Malagasy word for welcome, Tonga Soa, translated as ‘good arrival.’
God welcomes us into his creation and into relationship with him by creating us in his image and giving us responsibility to be good stewards of our lives. As I reminded the students, we are welcome to St. David’s, to be good students (disciples) because God will take care of us.
Tonga Soa!
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 – Sunday’s coffee hour is in honor of the dinner dance committee. There will be a special cake to say thank you for their hard work in making the dinner dance a success. Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.
Funeral Service for Barbara Hastings-Griffin is scheduled on Saturday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m. at St. David’s. Viewing is at 10:00 a.m. A repast will be held immediately after the service in the parish hall.
Thank You Note. To our Friends at St. David’s. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible support and love you have shown us during our recent hospitalizations, rehab and ongoing recovery. Your prayers, acts of kindness and food have been a tremendous source of comfort and strength for us both. We are deeply grateful for each of you and will always cherish the care and compassion you shared. With our sincere thanks. Danny Sneade and Carol Obrien.
2025 Offertory Envelopes. If you did not receive your offertory envelopes for 2024 and would like to get offertory envelopes for 2025, please contact the Office Administrator Yvonne Elliott at saintdavidschurch@comcast.net or 561-793-1976 by Friday, August 30th.
Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring a dish to share – and we will have someone to watch the little ones. $10 per person, with 3 separate cash prizes – even if you lose! Honestly, where are you going to find that?! Hope to see you there!
ECW monthly meeting resumes on Saturday, September 7th at 11:15 a.m. with lunch. We need a headcount for lunch, so if you plan to attend, please contact Linda McKeown at 561-254-3902, or llmckeown51@comcast.net.
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.
Bible Study will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8th.
Women’s Bible Study will resume on Sunday, September 8th at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.
Youth Bible Study is scheduled every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the small classroom.
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: Amber, Audley, Bernadette, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Gloria, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.For birthday celebrations: Eleanor Servos, Karlene Kiminyo, Jon Elmquist. For anniversary celebration: Robert and Pamela Gambardella. 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.
WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 11, 2024
WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 11th – Bishop McGregor
With the Olympics on TV every day for 16 days, we are able to hear stories about the athletes competing. Many of them are very interesting and fascinating to learn about their particular circumstances. Two athletes for the USA women’s gymnastics fascinated me by having the same story theme. Simone Biles and Suni Lee both saw redemption in their Olympic comeback. Simone had to pull out of the last Olympic completion in 2021 because she had the “twisties.” And former 2021gold medalist for the Individual All Around, Suni Lee was diagnosed last year with a rare kidney disease.
Both of these amazing women had huge personal medical obstacles to overcome. Neither one of them planned for adverse medical conditions. But at some point they chose to fight through difficult circumstances in order to be redeemed. Seeing them win Olympic medals brought tears to my eyes.
As Christians, we are reminded of the central story of redemption. Through Jesus’ personal suffering he endured on the cross for our redemption. His redemption story is about love, mercy and grace being extended to each one of us. Isn’t this nice to know? We are valued by God and have been redeemed by His grace 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 Congregation. Please bring a dish or beverage to share. Next week will be hosted by the Daughters of the King.
Daughters of the King will meet for Intercessory prayers this Sunday at 9:00a.m. – 9:50 a.m. in the Mark Room.
School Supplies: We are wrapping up our annual school supplies drive this Sunday. Please bring shoes, socks and/or underwear for elementary school children to church. Or you can make a donation and we’ll shop for you. Thank you for your support.
Vestry meeting is scheduled this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.
Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, August 18th 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.
Funeral Service for Barbara Hastings-Griffin will be held at St. David’s on Saturday, August 31st. Viewing is at 10:00 a.m. and the service starts at 11:00 a.m. A repast will follow in the parish hall immediately after the service.
Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, August 31st at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring a dish to share – and we will have someone to watch the little ones. $10 per person, with 3 separate cash prizes – even if you lose! Honestly, where are you going to find that?! Hope to see you there!
2025 Offertory Envelopes. If you did not receive your offertory envelopes for 2024 and would like to get offertory envelopes for 2025, please contact Yvonne Elliott at 561-793-1976 by Friday, August 30th.
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.
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, Gloria, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Everald Thomas, Erica Wallace, Teresa Betcher, Evan Coore. 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.
