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.
WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 21, 2024
WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 21st – Bishop McGregor
We are Beloved
I was in shock last Saturday when I received a telephone call from my wife that former President Trump had been shot. I immediately left my final preparation for my sermon and went downstairs to turn on the TV to see what had happened. The shock was more a matter of disbelief. How in the world could this happen? Was it a prank by some kid?
Once I turned on the TV, I saw the video clip of it happening, and became memorized and numb. Watching it over and over again, I thought, could this really be happening here in the USA? Violence, hatred and division is becoming common place. And yet we are known as a country which prides itself in freedom, liberty and justice – for all.
As Christians we are to do good and love our neighbor, as ourselves. We are to take a stand against violence, hatred and division. I want to echo the words of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry who said, “The way of love — not the way of violence — is the way we bind up our nation’s wounds…..We decry political violence in any form, and our call as followers of Jesus of Nazareth is always to love.”
At St David’s, let us pray for the families of those who were killed, injured and impacted by the political rally. Let us pray for Donald Trump and Joe Biden and their families and all the political leaders of our country. Let us pray that we, as a church, may see one another as beloved children of God.”
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.
Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, July 21st immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who are grieving and would like special prayers. It is also open to non-parishioners.
The Book of Common Prayer. The second class on the Book of Common Prayer led by Bishop Todd is scheduled on Sunday, July 28th at 11:30 a.m. in the church. The final class will be on Sunday, August 4th. All are invited.
ECW monthly lunch will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at 12:30 p.m. at Butterfields. Please let Linda McKeown know by August 1st if plan to attend.
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.
Bible Study classes are on recess until Sunday, September 8th.
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, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jill, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: Patricia Patrick, William Jackowski Jr., Leiland Carlson, Jackson Eubanks, Theda Aiken. For anniversary celebrations: John and Donna Stipek 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 – July 7, 2024
WEEKLY MESSAGE – July 7th – Bishop McGregor
Americans call it vacation. Brits call it holiday. What does this mean?
Vacation for Americans is about vacating from work, taking time out to play and do something perhaps adventurous with lots of fun with family and friends. For Brits, it’s a holiday, a ‘holy day,’ when you take time out and set time apart for rest and rejuvenation.
Last week our family took time out to be together in Islamorada, having fun together with my wife, children, grandchildren, and mother-in-law. We had fun in the pool, talking and eating together. This week we are heading up to Northern Georgia for more family fun and where Patsy’s family has gathered for 39 years. So for us, it is part of a holy time, a legacy, that has been passed on from Patsy’s parents, to us, to our children and now to our grandchildren.
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.
Vestry meeting is scheduled on Sunday, July 14th at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday school classroom.
Healing Service is scheduled on Sunday, July 21st immediately after the 10:00 a.m. service in the church for those who would like special prayers.
The Book of Common Prayer. The second class on the Book of Common Prayer led by Bishop Todd is scheduled on Sunday, July 28th at 11:30 a.m. in the church. The final class will be on Sunday, August 4th. All are invited.
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.
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, Bob, Carol, Danny, Dennis, Diana, Dorothy, Dudley, Emily, Gavin, Jameson, Jim, Lloyd, Logan, Megan, Michael, Pat, Pearl, Peggy, Phyllis, Predrag, Robin, Ronald, Shelley, Shirley, Tanner, Teresa, Tom, Violet. For birthday celebrations: David Goya, Laurie Solomon, Kenneth Barnett, Joyce Parker, Lucas Joseph. 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.
