WEEKLY MESSAGE – September 27, 2024 – Saint David's in the Pines

WEEKLY MESSAGE – September 27^th – Bishop McGregor

Be Brave and Vote!

Your vote does matter. Why? Because it matters to others and it matters to you. It’s one of the choices and freedoms that we have in a democracy. Our vote represents me and my values.

John Quincy Adams, 6th President of the United States of America said it this way: “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”

Don’t forget to plan to vote for this upcoming election.

Please continue to pray for peace, reconciliation and love for our citizens before, during and after our elections.

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 Maria Scher. Next week will be hosted by the Vestry.

Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals is on Sunday, October 6^th after the 10:00 a.m. service.

New Members Course. Our second meeting is scheduled on Sunday for those who want to know more about the parish and become members. The third and final meeting will be on Sunday, November 24^th after the 10:00 a.m. service.

Blood Drive. Be ready to donate blood on Sunday, October 13th. Additional information will be available next week.

Caribbean Sunday is scheduled on Sunday, October 20^th at the 10:00 a.m. service. Our guest celebrant and preacher is the Rev. Sonley Joseph. We will have steel pan music. Please join us for a Caribbean reception after the service.

Bunco is scheduled this Saturday, September 28^th 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.

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 as soon as possible.

Church Grounds Clean Up is scheduled on Saturday, October 5^th from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Bring a pair of gardening gloves. A light lunch and cold bottled water will be provided.

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 7^th and 8^th, 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php?kn=3534502&typId=65627&step=2. 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.

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 on Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled October 6^th at 9:00 a.m. in the small school classroom.

Women’s Bible Study is scheduled on 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, Evelyn, Gavin, Gloria, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Julie, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Bonnie Mershon, Gavin Elmquist. For anniversary celebrations: Kenneth and Dorrett Barnett, Jeff and Karen Anderson. For our search committee Howard Barrett, Jenifer Elmore, Janice Jacques, Kristi Lee, Sera Peat,

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.