WEEKLY MESSAGE – September 15, 2024

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WEEKLY MESSAGE – September 15th – Bishop McGregor

Politics, Finances and Religion!
We have an unwritten rule in our society: don’t talk about politics, finances and religion in gatherings. Partly because they can polarize and divide us, and because they are so personal, passionate people may say things they regret later.  Even in writing this, I realize I’m taking a great risk even to mention them. I may be treading on thin water but nevertheless I think it is my duty to inform us that over the course of the next three months we will be discussing the importance of everyone voting and reflecting on our parish stewardship campaign in context of our faith. I trust that we will have an open, prayerful heart, granting mercy and giving grace to each other as we reflect on these subjects.
This week I wanted to share with you what our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said about voting: “Cast your vote, not on a partisan basis, not based on your biases, but vote your values. Vote the values of human dignity and equality. Vote the values of the rock on which this country was built. Vote.”
I’m wondering if you would be able to take some time out of your week to register to vote if you haven’t already and began to write down some of your values as a Christian? If you need a little help you can look at this website for additional information: https://www.thebehavioralscientist.com/list-of-values . Enjoy!
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.

Church Raffle Winners.  Congratulations to Lawrence Logan our $500 1st prize winner and Phyllis Gibbs-Thomas our $300 2nd prize winner. Thank you to everyone who participated.  It was our best raffle sales ever.  We cleared over $3000 profit.

St. David’s Church Directory.  Our church is doing a new pictorial directory! We want everyone to get a new picture made so that our directory will be complete. IT WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU!  Go to the link below and make your appointment online.  The dates are Thursday and Friday, November 7th and 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Online appointment scheduler (instant-scheduling.com)  Click on “Show availabilities for”, and select “St. David’s in the Pines” from the drop down menu.  You will have a professional photography session, see your proofs, and have the opportunity to purchase extra portraits for family and friends.

The Family of Barbara Hastings-Griffin would like to thank all who helped with the service and repast.

 

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

Funeral Service for Diana Myrie is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. at St. David’s.  Repast to follow in the Parish Hall.  Please visit the link below for more information on Diana’s obituary.  https://www.tillmanfuneralhome.com/obituaries.

New Members Course for those who want to know more about the parish and become members.  We will have meetings on Sundays, September 22, 29, and November 24 after the 10:00 a.m. service.

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.

Caribbean Sunday is scheduled on Sunday, October 20th at the 10:00 a.m. service.  Our guest celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Sonley Joseph.  Steel pan music.  Please join us for a Caribbean reception in the parish hall.

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 details.

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 at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled every Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled on September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. in the small school classroom.

Women’s Bible Study is scheduled every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mark Room.

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, Beverly, Bob, Carol, Clive, Danny, Dennis, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Gloria, Jameson, Jim, Julie, Lloyd, Logan, Martin, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet.  For the departed:  Diana Myrie.  For birthday celebrations:  Doreen Garrett, Anthony Ward, Jay Webber, Joseph Brabham, Alex Morales, Georgette Dzubiak, Mia Eubanks, Irene Oknewski, Kimberly Castellotti-Ward.    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.