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The Israelites were hungry. They had been on quite a journey - leaving captivity, evading Pharaoh's army, and now wandering in the wilderness with no promised land in sight. They were starting to wish they'd stayed in Egypt - even though they had been enslaved, mistreated and deprived. They started to grumble.
We could say we've been wandering in our own wilderness these past six months of Covid. We've been forced to let go of what was 'normal', and adapt to new ways of being church. We've learned that the choices we make - to wear a mask, to practice physical distancing, to limit where we go and what we do - those choices are how we take care of each other. We're opening our eyes to the injustices and socio-economic inequities that may have been hidden before.
The journey has been hard. And it is not over yet. We may be grumbling.
When the Israelites complained to God, God heard them, and sent them what they needed. God did not send extra to store up. God did not whisk them to the promised land. Trust me, God says. I will give you what you need, day by day.
God is still speaking as we wander in the wilderness, saying trust me. I'm giving you manna for today, do you see it? I'm leading you. Will you follow?
May God grant us eyes to see, hearts to love and courage to follow as we wander together.
Blessings,
Mary Kay+
P.S. If you didn't come to Bingo night last Friday, you missed a really good time! The fun was led by caller extraordinaire John Knox, with challenges and prizes galore. Thanks to all who donated to benefit Mobile Hope, Backpack Buddies and St. David's. Many thanks to the organizers of the event, including Anne Shively, Kondeah Greaves, Nancy Quinn, Keith Korin, and John Knox. This event was such a hit, there are rumors that another bingo night is in the works!
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A huge thank you to everyone for their generosity. During these unprecedented times, we are called into community in unprecedented ways. Your financial gifts to St. David's are of vital importance to support our ongoing ministries and our outreach to the most vulnerable among us. Please continue to offer your faithful gifts by mailing your check to our church office (at the address listed below) or clicking the button below. We also encourage you to sign up for electronic giving.
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Pray for those who suffer in body, mind or spirit: Colgate, Mary, John, Carol, Chris, Jeanne, Abby, Ken, the Ginieczki family, Lou, Cindy, Bob, Kelly, Ismael, Myron Ross, Eliza, Lois, Chris, Anne, Carol, Elizabeth, Jemre, Tom, Steve, Marlene, Elizabeth, Anita, Rum and all those being prayed for by our prayer teams.
We pray for those who have died: Bill, Bern, Donald, Carol Jean, Lance, Charlene, Lynn, Orit, Paul, Joel, Wayne and Bonnie; and those who have lost a loved one through death: the Cross family, the McDonald family, the Bonifant family, the Sartelle family, the Bidwell family, the Decker family, the Kellen family, the Mercy family, and the Whiting family, the Murphy family, the Gardner family, the Hill family.
We pray for our clergy, vestry, ministries, church staff, school staff, parents, and children.
Loving God, we pray for all those who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We pray for those who are ill and those who are anxious. We especially pray for all health care workers and first responders who are putting their lives on the line to care for us: Ed Puccio, Anne Brown, Kondeh Greaves, Kelly Hayes, Sarah, Haley, David, Dave, Ted W., Jackie Hindi, Mark Mangilit, Crystal Garnett, Latonya Daniels, Monica Preval, Michelle Rowe, Robert Gore, Marie Normil, Mashawn Parker, Hantz Joseph, Rhonda Grant, Lupe Guerrero-Nabavi, Janice Chapman Smith, Arlene Blackett-James, Tinea Savage, Annette Crossan, Paula Williams, Nicole Mansfield, Matt Blair, Jason Shelton, Susan Norman. Keep them in your loving embrace. Keep them safe and strong. Be our strong rock, oh Lord, our shelter in the storm, our firm foundation. Draw us closer to one another and to you. Help us to trust your promises and live as people of hope.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Annual Stewardship Campaign - Together in Christ |
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Our annual and unconventional stewardship campaign kicks off this Sunday September 27! This year we are celebrating the many ways we have remained Together in Christ through this unprecedented time. We will be sharing stories of connection and community, and looking forward to new ways of being church together in Christ.
Stewardship packets will be mailed this week. If you do not receive a packet in the mail, please contact Karen in the office and she will be more than happy to send you one. You can also pledge on line.
Today, tomorrow, together in Christ, we are stronger than ever and grateful for all we share.
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Outdoor Worship Service - 9/26 at 6 pm |
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We hope you can join us for our outdoor service on Saturday, September 26th at 6 pm! We will be worshiping on the grounds by the Joy pavilion. We are limiting the number of attendees to 40 people. This will be done on a first sign-up, first attend basis. To attend the service, it is mandatory that you sign up here. Please remember to bring your own chairs!
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St. David’s is making a video and we need your help! Grab your iPhone and take a picture or make a video that answers the question: What do you love about your St. David’s family? You can send your picture or video directly to Maureen at mcarey@sdlife.org. Thank you so much for being a part of this very important project! |
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Wednesday Evening Family PJ Compline |
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September Christian Education is offering PJ Compline live via ZOOM on Wednesday evenings September 16 th, 23 rd and 30 th. Come in your PJ’s as we pray Children’s Compline. We will use the book : Candle Walk – A Bedtime Prayer to God. This book introduces children to a bedtime ritual of compline prayer that illuminates God’s peace, protection and love. Link to the live ZOOM can be found here. Every week on Wed, until Sep 30, 2020, 3 occurrences
Sep 23, 2020 07:00 PM
Sep 30, 2020 07:00 PM
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Help us honor St. Francis with our annual Blessing of the Animals, which will be held on Sunday, October 4 at 4pm at St. David's. Due to COVID, we will not gather for a service, but please bring your pet(s) for a blessing by the bell tower. We will abide by social distancing rules and bless your four-legged family members individually. When you come by, please bring a donation of pet food and supplies, which we will pass along to Loudoun Hunger Relief. Looking forward to seeing you all then. |
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October Christian Education Faith at Home Kits |
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This month ages Preschool – 5 th grade will explore ways we are “Together in Christ” by exploring the gifts of time, talent and treasure through caring conversation prompts, prayers, devotionals, Bible Stories and crafts. No homework. No deadlines. Faith exploration at your pace together as a family. RSVP to Maureen by September 29 th. Pick up October 6 th . |
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Join us for our virtual services! |
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Please join us for virtual Worship on Sundays at 10 am. We will follow the service with a virtual coffee hour and children's chat at 10:45 on Zoom. Details are available on our website. |
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Weekday Morning Prayer
Please join us on for morning prayer on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 am.
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Compline
Join us every night at 9 pm for Compline.
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