WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 30, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – August 30th – Bishop McGregor

Tomorrow, we will celebrate the life of Pauline Barbara Hasting-Griffin at St. David’s in the Pines. It’s a time when we, the body of Christ gathers with lots of other friends who are seekers, dechurched, other faith traditions and even atheists will attend to show their respects and closure of life lived on earth. It’s a significant rite of passage for Christians.
For us it’s a reminder of our savior’s death and resurrection during Holy Week. Funerals are indeed times when we experience a wide range of feelings as we honor a life and confront our own beliefs and emotions about death and the afterlife. There are lots of mixed emotions including bitter, mad, numb, betrayed, grieving along with joy, hope, respect, thankful, and love. It’s important to acknowledge and embrace the full spectrum of emotions that we may be feeling. It is bittersweet.
During these times of bittersweetness in life, may we be reminded of what our savior Jesus Christ said to Martha after Lazarus’ death, “I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live”. This is a reminder of the promise of resurrection and life that we hold dear, even amidst the sorrow and grief. This assurance provides comfort and hope, offering a perspective that transcends the immediate pain of loss. It’s in these gatherings that we often find solace and strength in one another.

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 Vestry.  Next week will be hosted by the Congregation.  Please bring a dish or beverage to share.

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.
Church Raffle Fundraiser drawing is on Sunday, September 8th after the 10:00 a.m. service at coffee hour.  Ticket stubs with payment must be received by the 8th either by mail or in person. Someone will be in the narthex on Sunday to collect payments.  PLEASE DO NOT PUT IT IN THE OFFERING PLATE.
Daughters of the King will meet for Intercessory prayers next Sunday, September 8th at 9:00a.m.

Baptism is scheduled on All Saints Sunday, November 3rd at the 10:00 a.m. service.  If you would like to be baptized, please contact the church office at 561-793-1976 for more information.

New Members Course.  We will have meetings on three consecutive Sundays, September 22, 29, and October 6 after the 10:00 a.m. service for those who want to know more about the parish and become members.

Healing Service is scheduled on September 15th immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, September 28th 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!

Sunday school is open and available for children starting at age 3 years old.  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 at 9:00 a.m. and Women’s Bible Study will resume on Sunday, September 8th.

Youth Group Bible study is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. every other Sunday.

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, Beverly, 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:  Barbara Martinez, Jem Barrett, Jim Richardson, Maria Scher, Shirley Browne, Danny Sneade, Kyle Russell.    For anniversary celebrations: Jim and Linda McKeown, Robert and Ryan Greener, Alex and Clare Morales, Christoph and Haley Schroeder, Kitonga and Karlene Kiminyo.  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.