WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 13, 2024 – Saint David's in the Pines

WEEKLY MESSAGE – October 13^th – Bishop McGregor

What a week?

This has to be one of the most nerve racking weeks I have had in sometime as we prepared for hurricane Milton. On the one hand, we were able to prepare our home with safety and security. We were able to put up the hurricane shutters once someone taught me how to do it correctly. We were able to make preparations for water, batteries, food and etc.

But what I underestimated was the emotional rollercoaster of my mind. The uncertainty of the forecast and direction of Milton changing every five hours. The unexpected impact and devastation of the tornadoes in our areas. Then Patsy and I were divided over the decision as to whether we would keep our plans and head to the Inspired Leadership Initiative alumni gathering at the University of Notre Dame.

This week has been very stressful and life is like this. The question is how can we return to joy after being filled with anxiety and fear? For me, it helps to pray and spend time with Jesus….to quiet myself….to go for a walk…..to be thankful under all circumstances….and to share my emotions with others.

I am grateful for our caring community at St. David’s. May we recover well from these emotionally trying times as we support and pray for one another. For those who would like special prayers, please come to our Tuesday morning Eucharist at 8:30 am.

Serving Christ Together

Bishop Todd

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 and/or a beverage to share. Next week will be hosted by the Caribbean Sunday Planning Committee.

Blood Drive in scheduled this Sunday in our church parking lot from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Please donate if you are able. There is a definite need for donations. Thank you.

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. Steel pan music. Please join us for a Caribbean reception in the parish hall.

Bunco is scheduled on Saturday, October 26^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.

Church Directory. All photos that are not taken by the photographer will cost $20 to be included in the directory. Please submit all photos to Marie Hogan at Capricorn11@hotmail.com by 10/31. No professional photos please. This entitles you to receive a directory also. Anyone submitting photos and anyone wishing to purchase a directory but no picture, please give $20 to Linda McKeown by 10/31. Make checks payable to St. David’s.

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.

Stewardship Pledging Sundays are scheduled on November 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th.

A Service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of All Saints will be held on Sunday, November 3^rd at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for a reception immediately after in the Parish Hall.

First Communion is scheduled on Sunday, December 1^st at the 10:00 a.m. service.

New Members Course for those who want to know more about the parish and become members, we will have our last meeting on Sunday, December 15^th after the 10:00 a.m. service.

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.

Vases: Donations of medium size vases for flower delivery are needed. Please drop them off in the ladies room of the church.

Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. is scheduled each Sunday in the Sunday school classroom.

Youth Group Bible Study is scheduled on Sunday 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, Carmen, Carol, Cathey, Clive, Danny, Dennis, Dudley, Elsa, Emily, Evelyn, Gavin, Gloria, Ina, Iris, Jameson, Jim, Linette, Julie, Lloyd, Logan, Martin, Mary Ann, Megan, Michael G., Michael M., Millie, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Rohan, Ronald, Shelley, Taj, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations:Graig Carlson, Winston Schroeder, Laurie Cohen David Lee, Yvonne Wolliston. For anniversary celebration: Robert and Theresa Falotico. 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.