The Readings for this Sunday

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Jeremiah 23:1–6

In our opening lesson the Lord denounces the rulers who have so poorly shepherded the people Israel. God will gather the flock together and give them new shepherds, especially a just ruler in the line of David. Jeremiah prophesied during the year that Babylon was conquering his country, and while Judah’s last king Zedekiah (part of whose name means righteousness) was ruling in Jerusalem. God would now have to act as shepherd to this people, and will finally fulfill Israel’s dream by raising up a wise and truly righteous ruler.

Psalm 23

The Lord is shepherd and guide. God is present in the time of danger and is generous and merciful.

Ephesians 2:11–22

This passage is a celebration of the new community of a unified humanity which God has formed and built up through Christ Jesus. Before this time Gentiles lived a life distant from God and the hope of God’s promises. Now through the sacrifice of Christ, the power of the law to separate and the wall of hostility are broken down. Former strangers have found peace and become fellow citizens who share in the Lord’s spiritual temple.

Mark 6:30–34, 53–56

In our gospel lesson the apostles return from their first mission and are summoned away by Jesus to a place of solitude and restoration. There is such urgent need among the people, however, that Jesus and his disciples are met by large crowds everywhere they go. Jesus is a compassionate shepherd and responds to the need of the multitude in teaching and healing, and all who come to him find solace.

Note: Introductions to the Readings are from the book  Introducing the Lessons of the Church Year, 3rd Ed.  (Kindle Edition) by Frederick Borsch and George Woodward.

Music in Worship

Edwin Hansen, Music Director

Our Worship this Sunday will be a Spoken Service.

View or Download the Minister Schedule for July and August 2018 (subject to revision)

Because of Camp (Stevens) …

…"I feel more at one with nature due to no phone usage, clean air, and clear skies."

~Young Camp Stevens Camper, July 2018

There are lots of good outcomes "Because of Camp"

There is still time to register a child, grandchild, neighbor, for a Summer Adventure at Camp Stevens.

I have been associated with Camp Stevens since 1983. Until my illness in 2008 I regularly took part in their programs for adults and youth. My experiences at the Camp and with the Staff and with those served has been transformative. In fact these experiences with the Camp, the Staff and the "campers" continues to be a source of inspiration and learning for me. I know that the youth we will help with our contributions will learn and experience people and events--with God's grace--that will change their lives in ways we can barely imagine. ~Fr. Dan

View or Download the Current Camp Stevens Newsletter

Psalm 23 is the Psalm Response we will use on Sunday (7/22/18).

Enjoy this hymn as you prepare for Sunday.

~Fr. Dan

Every three years elected representatives from each diocese of the Episcopal Church gather to determine policies, priorities and the budget for the next three years. They also learn, worship, pray and bear witness. The convention meets July 5 - 13 in Austin, Texas.

One of the main topics in this year's General Convention has been the revision of the 1979 Prayer Book. Two links to more information are provided below. ~Fr. Dan

To watch the proceedings live and discover more information, visit the GC Media Hub

Join the General Convention Group on Facebook

[Episcopal News Service – Austin, Texas] In an overwhelming voice vote, the House of Deputies on July 11 concurred with a plan for liturgical and prayer book revision that had been adopted by the House of Bishops the day  before .



This sets the stage for creation of new liturgical texts to respond to the needs of Episcopalians across the church while continuing to use the Book of Common Prayer that was adopted in 1979.

Read more

www.episcopalnewsservice.org

Collect for Proper 11

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ~BCP 231

A prayer offered with anointing for healing

" Name," I lay my hands upon you and anoint you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, praying that our Savior Jesus Christ will sustain you, drive away sickness of body and mind and spirit, and give you that victory of life and peace which will enable you to serve and rejoice in God both now and evermore. Amen. ~ Enriching our Worship 2 , p. 39

Do you have a prayer request?

A small group of us pray daily. We will add your request to our prayers. Use our Prayer Request Page to make your request known.

Even more information is on our page for Precious Elder Ministry ~Fr. Dan

Nothing in this newsletter is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider for any questions or issues concerning your own health status.

Financial Information through June 30, 2018 (June Financials in progress):

Budget | Actual Year to Date | Difference

On Thursday, June 28, 2018 the Bishop's Committee met. Most of the time was spent discussing the need to modify our plans for the "Back Deck Project." The Bishop's Committee passed the following motions in order to proceed with a revised plan:

If you have questions you contact any of the members of the Bishop's Committee: Jacque, Jim, Terry, Julie, Robyn, or me. ~Fr. Dan

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”

―Mother Teresa

Yes, "Thank you." Your gift to St. Hugh's makes a difference. It is always the right time. Donate to the mission and ministry of St. Hugh's. Your gifts--of time, talent, and treasure--make it possible to be present in Idyllwild so that we can both invite and then "enable questioning, open-minded people to discover for themselves, the significance of Jesus Christ."

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