Saturday E-news September 26, 2020 |
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Outdoor Compline Service, September 23, 2020 |
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If you have an account, you can add comments and prayers while watching the service.
This will look similar to Facebook Live except that you will not be able to comment or add prayers. Unlike a Zoom meeting, your personal video does not show, it is more like watching TV. The passcode is Faithec.
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Power Outage Plan for Sunday |
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Public Safety Power Shutoff
We've been informed that there is a PSPS Watch in effect from Saturday through Monday. In the event that our worship service is interrupted by a power outage, please join us in prayer from your home using the prayers below:
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Collect of the Day
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Prayer is offered for ourselves and others, and especially for the Church, the Nation and all in authority, the welfare of the world, the concerns of the local community, those who suffer and those in any trouble, and the departed.
The Lord's Prayer
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4th from 1-2 pm
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This event, which honors St. Francis of Asisi, has been a tradition at Faith Church for many years! The family friendly event is open to the general public and we encourage you to sign up in advance to make check-in go quickly. This COVID safe event requires all human participants to wear a mask.
There will be a drive-by blessing area in front of the church or you can park and walk through various stations with your pets :
- Check-in, get a mask if needed
- Stop on the grass and let your pet play a bit
- Make a visit to the large animal area and see a llama, goat and small horse
- Visit the All About Equine booth to learn about the upcoming fundraiser "Boots and Bling" sponsored in part by Faith Episcopal Church
- Have your photo taken with your pet
- Make a chalk art drawing, learn about St. Francis, and receive a gift with crafts and children's activities
- Finish with a blessing from Reverend Tom Gartin
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Reminder
Bass Lake Road is closed!
Use Cambridge Road and Country Club Drive to access Faith Church.
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Mission Team Updates
Honduran Scholarship Fund
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We are writing to ask you to prayerfully consider making a donation to the Honduran Scholarship Fund. Although we are living in the midst of great challenges, we are also a community of great faith with a steadfast desire to help others. Last year with God’s help, our congregation’s faith and generosity allowed us to raise the $15,000 needed to give 50 of the poorest Honduran youth an education and the opportunity to achieve their dreams and the means to escape the crushing cycle of poverty that traps their families. Without our financial support, these students would not have been able to attend school, because their families struggle to provide adequate food and shelter and cannot afford the additional costs of obtaining education. Sadly, the struggle to survive has become even more desperate in the wake of the pandemic and the widespread unemployment problems created by the resulting lockdown. As 14-year-old Axel writes,
“Each moment of your support is the best gift that I have received! Without my scholarship, I would have no hope of being able to continue my studies. My mom isn’t able to work, and she has no one to help her take care of my grandmother and my brothers. Because of you, I still have a chance to be someone in life and earn enough to help my family someday.”
We hope to be able to continue our support of students like Axel in the upcoming school year. To do so, we need to raise another $15,000, approximately $300 per student. These funds are used to purchase the books, uniforms, and other supplies required to enroll in Honduran public schools.
The students receiving scholarships are identified by Padre Francisco, an Episcopal priest, who serves the impoverished region of Danli. Padre Francisco has partnered with our congregation for many years, and he is a diligent steward of our gifts and always provides receipts for the supplies purchased on the students’ behalf. Padre also works extremely hard to ensure the highest level of accountability from the students. All of the youth receiving Faith scholarships are active in the church, perform community service, and maintain good grades. They also send their report cards and regular thank you letters to our congregation. These letters demonstrate the enormity of the students’ gratitude and their incredible faith and determination. As 12-year-old Karla wrote in her last letter,
“I want to thank you for your enormous support, and more than anything, I want to make you proud of me. I want to earn good grades so that I can show you the results of the help you are giving me. Now more than ever we need your support, and I pray that God will bless each moment of your love and blessing to us.”
It is inspiring to know that we are part of these students’ lives and that we can help them improve their futures! Please pray and reflect on your ability to contribute to the Scholarship Fund that has done so much to help these Honduran youth.
We hope to receive your scholarship contribution (or pledge) by November 15th.
Contributions can be made to this fund or any of the mission outreach funds by visiting our website or donations can be mailed to the church office.
If you have questions or you would like additional information, please contact Sara Eldridge: (530) 676-5785 or sara.eldridge@gmail.com
With gratitude for your generosity and consideration,
The Faith Church Mission Team
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Register for Compline
October 21st at 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 21st will be our second outdoor Compline service. Compline is the last of the four services in the Daily Office (BCP, p. 127). It is descended from the night prayers said before bed at the end of the monastic round of daily prayer.
Limited spaces are available, so please register in advance and be sure to give an accurate count for the number of people in your party. Volunteers are needed as well and should register as a vounteer only and not at an attendee.
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Virtual Christmas Pageant |
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This year's Christmas Pageant will be virtual! Parts will be pre-recorded and combined for a video, so this a great opportunity for everyone to participate, including grandchildren and friends who don't live nearby. Children and youth up to grade 12 are invited to participate.
Do you know a youth or child who might like to join in the fun? Contact MC Abajian at merkle@comcast.net or (530) 409-5626 as soon as possible. Parent/Grandparent Zoom meeting this Sunday at 11 a.m. |
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Mailing Address for Donations:
Faith Episcopal Church
PO Box 966
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are still taking place, both in-person and via Zoom, see the details below and visit the links for other resources.
Cameron Park: 5:30 p.m. every evening, 3077 Alhambra Drive, Suite D
Diamond Springs: Noon, four days per week, 677 Pleasant Valley Rd. (see link for details)
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Resources and Other Information |
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You can view a Liturgical Calendar for Upcoming Weeks with Links to the Lessons for Sundays and Major Holy Days from the Revised Common Lectionary (as adapted for use in Episcopal worship) at the following link:
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OFFICE HOURS
There are no established office hours during this time. The message machine is being checked once per week. The best way to reach the Admin team is to email the church at faithec@faithec.org.
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please email prayer requests to faithec@faithec.org.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Reverend Tom Gartin
Reverend Sonya Reichel
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