Hello Old Donation!

 

Rain, rain, go away.... Well, I guess it is good for someone and school is still in session... so maybe this is a good day for rain again. BUT... 

 

In the meantime, life is good, regardless of the weather. We baptized two more children into God's family of the Church on Sunday. And said goodbye to two of our favorite young adults as AJ and Elizabeth Lambert have now departed for new adventures. At coffee hour, we presented AJ with a couple gifts and our very best wishes. 

 

We also said THANK YOU to all those who were teaching in our various Sunday School and Wednesday Formation programs. The Formation commission had a wonderful program of giving thanks and then fabulous foods for all to thank teachers, mentors, and the people who have done such good work to plan and organize our wonderful year of formation. Special thanks are due to Sue Stephenson and her commission members who organized Sunday's celebration. 

 

Tomorrow night is the Feast of the Ascension - remembering Jesus ascending to heaven 40 days after the Resurrection and 10 days before Pentecost (the coming of the Holy Spirit - see Luke and the Book of Acts). At 7:00pm, we will have the beautiful service of Choral Evensong with me preaching, led by our beautiful St. Cecilia Choir. (For those who have called asking, there will not be incense this year, so come join us. We will plan a "High Mass" with smells and bells for August 6 when it is the Feast of the Transfiguration on that first Sunday. That way, those who have difficulties with incense in our low ceiling building will have Sunday morning options.) 

 

Sunday , I will be in the Gathering preaching the second of our three week series on the Holy Spirit. Ashley+ will be in the Church (and Fr. Fred is subbing at St. Aidan's for our friends on sabbatical in Israel). Sunday School and regular Sunday night EYC are over until September. 

 

Please remember also that coming up is Memorial Day Weekend, so we will have special prayers for those who have given all in service of our nation. We will include the national flag up front with a national song for one of the hymns and special prayers. We hold off on wearing uniforms to church for Veteran's Day observance because this day is dedicated to remembering those faithful who have died in the service of our nation. 

 

See you Sunday!

Holy Eucharist 6:00pm, Supper 6:30pm

GriefShare 6:00pm in Alfriend House

Tomorrow, Thursday morning
Holy Eucharist 10:00am. Bible Study at 11:00am in the Library.

NO Young Adults tomorrow

Ascension Day Choral Evensong 

Tomorrow! Thursday, 25 May, 7:00pm

Contact Janette Crumley 460-4183 for information! 
Click HERE for the Registration form!

You may also register in person on Sunday morning in the foyer.