Living Christ in this World
March 5-12, 2021
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LENTEN GIVING PROJECT Support the Last Days Apostolic Church by donating school supplies to the Children's Ministry Lenten Giving Project. Items requested include wide-ruled notebooks and paper, pens, pencils, crayons, erasers, markers, colored pencils and more. Visit our Amazon Lenten Giving Wish List and have items shipped directly to CSMSG or drop off donations at the Church. Monetary donations are welcome and checks should be made out to CSMSG. All parishioners are encouraged to participate in this project.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP at 8 AM, 9 AM, and 10 AM on March 7 will be held inside. Those attending should use the Ellenwood doors to enter and exit the church.
Registration is required for all services using the links below, via www.csmsg.org, or by calling 314.721.1502. Registration online closes at 11 PM Saturday and registration by phone closes at 5 PM Friday. All attendees are required to wear masks.
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LIVE STREAMING 10 AM SERVICE For those unable to join us in person, Sunday's 10 AM service in the church is live streamed online at www.csmsg.org. This live broadcast of the service is posted on the home page and under Online Services. A recording of the service is available online at the conclusion of the live stream.
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COMMUNION PICKUP
Parishioners unable to attend in-person Sunday worship may pick up a Home Communion packet for at-home distribution. The wafers will be consecrated at the 10 AM Sunday service and processed out by the priest who will be distributing the packets. The Holy Communion pickup will be from 11 to 11:15 AM on Sundays at the sidewalk near the Ellenwood entrance. Registration is required.
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COFFEE HOUR continues via Zoom on Sundays at 11 AM. Please join us from home after enjoying in-person or online worship. Check your inbox for the invitation with the Zoom link emailed to the parish each Sunday morning.
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Visit our website for this week's schedule of services and events.
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PALM CROSS MAKERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to make and mail palm crosses for parishioners. We provide palms; instructions for making palm crosses; cards, envelopes, and stamps; names and addresses. We need volunteers to make palms, write notes to your assigned parishioners, and send the palms by March 24.
Palm packets will be available for pickup from CSMSG on Wednesday, March 17 from 9 to 11 AM outside the Ellenwood entrance or from 11 AM to 4 PM from the church receptionist. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to help - no experience necessary!
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EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS CONFIRMATION CLASS
Episcopal Christians, CSMSG's four-week confirmation preparation class led by Fr. Peter Speropulos, will be held on Wednesdays in March from 7 to 7:45 PM via Zoom. The class begins March 10 and concludes March 31. Email Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org by March 1 to register for the class or for more details.
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WOMEN'S RETREAT The past year presented us with unprecedented challenges both individually and communally. Join us via Zoom on Saturday, March 27, from 8:45 to 11 AM for Mystical Wisdom of Our Times. Kathleen Davies will lead us as we delve into the teachings of the Mystics like John of the Cross, Julian of Norwich and others to explore how their wisdom can lead us to transformation. Contact Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org for details.
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The following services are planned for Holy Week at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. The Rev. Jamal Scarlett is this year's Holy Week preacher. Services will be held in the church unless otherwise noted. Registration is required using the links below or by calling 314.721.1502. Click here for the full schedule of Lent and Holy Week programs and services.
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The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, March 28
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Outdoor Children's Eucharist
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Online Worship
Holy Week: Monday, March 29
5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Holy Week: Tuesday, March 30
5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Holy Week: Wednesday, March 31
5:30 PM Evening Prayer
Maundy Thursday, April 1
7:00 PM The Mandatum, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday, April 2
12:00 AM to 12:00 PM Vigil at the Altar of Repose
7:00 AM Stations of the Cross Online
Noon The Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday: The Eve of Easter, April 3
7:00 PM The Great Vigil of Eastere
The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day, April 4
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Online Worship
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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Keep up with the latest news from CSMSG and see pictures from our events by following us on Facebook. Like and share our posts.
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Children's Chapel via Zoom Join us on Sundays during Lent at 11 AM for Children's Chapel via Zoom. These brief, online services will be led by a member of the CSMSG clergy and Children's Chapel leader Brett Rutledge with music provided by Beth Wagner. An email with the Zoom link and service leaflet will be sent to Children's Ministry families each Sunday morning. If you are not receiving Children's Ministry emails and would like to join the mailing list, email Amy Zimmerman at amy@csmsg.org.
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Sunday School on Instagram Live – Join Kyle and Jess on Sundays at 11:15 AM as we walk through the Book of Acts. You can find us @csmsgyouthministry on Instagram.
Youth Group In Person Join us from 6:45 to 8:00 PM in the Great Hall for Youth Group on Sunday. Register for Youth Group
Youth Group Paintball Middle school and high school students are invited to Gateway Paintball in Bridgeton on Saturday, March 6 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. Cost is $30 and includes paintball gun, mask, and 500 paintballs. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Parents and friends are welcome to join in the fun. Registration is required and spots are limited to allow for physical distancing. Visit www.gatewaypaintball.com for additional Covid precautions. Register for Youth Group Paintball
High School Small Groups – High school small groups continue weekly. This semester we walk through the Book of Ruth. There are three opportunities for small groups this year:
- Guys Small Group - Wednesdays at 7:30 PM (in person)
- Girls Small Group - Tuesdays at 4:15 PM (Zoom)
- Girls Small Group - Wednesdays at 4:00 PM (in person)
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Talking Tech in a Pandemic According to a Pew Research Center survey, 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone and 45 percent say they are online “almost constantly.” The survey also found that there is no clear consensus among teens about the effects of social media. It allows them to connect with friends and keep up with what is happening in the world but it also invites bullying and procrastinating.
Amy Crouch, a junior at Cornell University and the co-author of the book My Tech-Wise Life, talks with teens and parents about taking control of our devices and making wise decisions about our use of technology. Join Parent Ministry on Monday, March 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM via Zoom for Talking Tech in a Pandemic. Crouch, along with Youth Ministry leaders Kyle Tallman and Jess Speropulos, will begin the presentation speaking directly with teens. Parents will be invited to join the discussion following the student session, around 6:50 PM. This program is intended for middle school and high school students and their parents. Register for Talking Tech in a Pandemic
Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep Join fellow CSMSG parishioners during Lent for a discussion of this new release by Tish Harrison Warren. The group will meet on Thursdays from 7:15 to 8 PM through April 1 via Zoom to discuss this book framed around the nighttime prayer of Compline. Discussion will conclude in time for participants to join online Compline with Fr. Peter Speropulos.
Thursday Morning Playgroup Parents of newborns to preschoolers are invited to meet online over a cup of coffee. The next gathering will be Thursday, March 18 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org to receive a Zoom invitation.
Pandemic Parenting...One Year Later Dr. Kelley Munger led a helpful and informative webinar for parents on February 15. If you were unable to attend but would like to watch the recorded presentation, please email Marty Chapman at marty@csmsg.org.
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CHURCH SERVICE LEAGUE
Lenten Series with John Tyler
Tuesdays through March 30
12:30-1:00 PM via Zoom
In the third session of his Lenten Series, John Tyler continues discussing Jonah: Reluctantly Obeying God. If you are not a CSL member and have not already registered, you may do so by emailing Sandra Vuitel at sandravuitel@gmail.com. "Homework" and login details will be emailed to all registered participants and CSL members prior to each of Mr. Tyler's presentations.
FAITH IN ACTION
CSMSG offers a variety of ways to help those in need in our community, especially during this crisis. Various organizations are in need of donations of food, masks, and other items. Visit our website to learn how you can help: Help Hunger Ministry
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COVID PROTOCOLS
If after attending a service at The Church of St. Michael & St. George or entering the premises you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, we request that you inform us, get tested as soon as possible, and notify us of the result so that we may take the necessary action. When you are waiting for your test results, we ask that you worship with us online. If you unfortunately test positive we ask that you worship with us online until you are cleared by a physician. For more details visit our website: Covid Protocols
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SATURDAY YOGA CLASS
Parishioner Michelle Gurrola Burks teaches a free, 55-minute yoga class on Saturdays at 12:00 PM. If you are a new participant, email Laurie at laurie@csmsg.org for the Zoom invitation.
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ISOLATION MEMORY BOX
Please consider providing a COVID-19 memory to the CSMSG pandemic isolation memory box. Families are encouraged to contribute a photo and short message to capture an experience from this unusual time. Isolation Memory Box Details
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FORWARD DAY BY DAY
The Forward Day by Day daily devotion for disciples booklets are now available. Please email your mailing address to Laurie Brown at laurie@csmsg.org if you would like a booklet sent to you. The Forward Day by Day daily devotions also are available online.
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