Week of June 24, 2018 click  here for weekly service schedule

At to an Episcopal Church near you The Life and Times of King David! Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale of faith, bravery, treachery, and God's redemptive power. Find your way to a St. Margaret's pew every Sunday this summer at 9 or 10:30 am to hear all about King David from his anointing by Samuel through his defeat of Goliath and on to the end of his lifetime. Don't just expect to listen to a reading from the Bible, but prepare yourself to be immersed in the story using several mediums. People of all ages will be engaged in the presentation on one of the Bible's best known heroes. Make sure you find your seat and see “Symbols of David’s Story” page in the worship bulletin.

Summer Dive into Scripture  Which one of these books will you choose?   Each one of these books, offers you the opportunity for gaining an understanding of the central themes and underlining intricacies that we find in the Bible. A key step for focusing on your faith as you seek to see and hear how God is speaking through the Word now in our time and place. As our tradition reminds us, reading and taking scripture is life-changing and life-giving as we seek to know Christ’s word among us. Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans   So many people are looking forward to this new book that will be available by mid- June, here’s another great guide for exploring the Bible. This author is known for her incredible stories of rediscovering her love of the Bible as a former Evangelical Christian. Here’s a book you could even read at the beach and find yourself laughing and inspired.

Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today by Adam Hamilton   Here’s a book that is an accessible guide for looking at how to approach the Bible and for looking at the intersections of the central issues and questions that we find puzzling or hard to comprehend.

Reading the Bible for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Literally by Marcus Borg   If you’re interested in digging deeper, Borg lays out the all the elements for gaining an understanding of our sacred heritage. His scholarly background helps you study the Bible critically for looking at the historical setting as a reading lens and offers thought provoking perspective to help guide your journey.

“Unafraid Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times” by Adam Hamilton   Drawing on recent research, inspiring real-life examples, and fresh biblical insight, Hamilton helps readers understand and counter fears related to our everyday world. Writing with generosity and intelligence, Hamilton shows us how we can develop sustaining spiritual practices and embrace Jesus's recurring counsel: "Do not be afraid." This book offers an informed and inspiring message full of practical solutions., it's a great offering for everyone.

“Slaying Your Goliaths, How God Can Help” by John Ohmer   How can God help others, like David, to overcome seemingly impossible odds? The David and Goliath story offers spiritual guidance on how to overcome obstacles. Rather than offering “self-help,” the story offers “God-help,” rooted in its history as a story told by people of faith to people of faith. The ancient story of David and Goliath speaks to modern people facing modern problems, offering spiritual guidance and reassurance that God is with His people always, even and especially when they face and slay their giants.

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