Pastoral Directive - Coronavirus The Rt. Rev. Dr. George R. Sumner Bishop, Diocese of Dallas I am writing this pastoral directive in my capacity as pastor, teacher, and overseer of the clergy and people of the Diocese of Dallas as a consequence of the spread of the coronavirus. It is my hope that the following changes and precautions will both help our people remain well and reduce anxiety over the spread of the coronavirus. Click to continue reading:

Cle ST. PAUL'S E-PISTLE Second Sunday In Lent March 8, 2020 Guest Preacher Mr. John Nelson Gideons International

COLLECT AND READINGS O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The readings may be found here . March 1st " Jesus' Temptations ad Ours "

A Morsel for Meditation "We need to repent of the haughty way in which we sometimes stand in judgment upon Scripture and must learn to sit humbly under its judgments instead. If we come to Scripture with our minds made up, expecting to hear from it only an echo of our own thoughts and never the thunderclap of God's, then indeed he will not speak to us and we shall only be confirmed in our own prejudices. We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior."  John Stott, Authentic Christianity (1995)

Thomas Jones Barker, 'The Secret of England's Greatness' (Queen Victoria presenting a Bible in the Audience Chamber at Windsor) (London: National Portrait Gallery, 1863), oil on canvas. Dimensions: 66 in. x 84 1/8 in.

Processional Hymn The God of Abraham Praise (Leoni) H 401 ( story ) Gospel Hymn Lift High the Cross (Crucifier) H 473 ( story ) ( lyrics ) Offertory Hymns If thou but trust in God to guide thee (Wer nur den lieben Gott) H 635 ( story )

Communion Hymns Jesus, Name Above All Names A3 #89 ( story ) I Love You Lord A3 #77 ( story ) Recessional Hymn      How firm a foundation (Lyons) H 637 ( story )

READINGS: Genesis 12:1-4a Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 Psalm 121

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Lenten Program 2020 Dinner & Discussion Thursdays Feb. 27 - April 2nd 6:00—7:30pm in Clardy Hall

LENTEN PROGRAM 2020 Dinner and Discussion Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Clardy Hall February 27th - April 2nd Call or email office for details: 903-455-5030 or secretary@stpaulstx.org

 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Friday's 6:00pm February 28th - April 10th Sanctuary PDF

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STEWARDSHIP TODAY Peggy Cole We are the children of God, disciples of Jesus Christ, who will feel fully called to a ministry of the transformation through Stewardship, that, with spirituality, will grow more and more.

Sunday's 9:30am - 10:15am Adult and Youth Sunday School Gospel of John - Chapter 12 Bible & Breakfast with Father Nick in Clardy Hall Friday's - 8:00am - 9am - Starting Philippians (will not meet during Lent)

Pray for the Church, the Body of Christ Please pray for those on our prayer list this week:

Beverly Gish, Paula Backus, Lily Stipe, Chris Wiltz, Allen Clegg Sr., The Clegg Family, Jo Dodson, Elaine Hodge, Cyndi Sehr, Faye Hamann, Dana Medford, Bob Lanier, Alice Cooney, Wayne and Lillian McHenry, Eileen Jenkins, Father Gordon, Dolores Miltenberger, Dru Ann Jamison, Mike Lavigne, and Paula Reeves.  We also pray for our Daughters of the King Ministry as they bring their strength and service together by praying for friends and for the people. You may add people to the list by filling out a DOK confidential prayer card and putting them in the blue box located in the Narthex.

Contact our church office to add a name to our prayer list: 903-455-5030. Names remain for one month unless renewed or canceled.

DOK PRAYER REQUESTS & BOX The Daughters of the King support your prayer needs and wishes. Each Sunday a prayer team will be available to pray with you after the Worship Service in the choir area after the 10:30 service. If you would like additional information, please see a DOK member. They also have a intercessory prayer box on the table in the Narthex to deposit prayer requests. Prayer request cards may be found in the pews and beside the box in the Narthex. Daughters pray daily. All prayers are confidential. Each person is prayed for one month. If you wish for continued prayers, please complete another request card or contact a Daughter. You may call the church office (903-455-5030) and specify it is for the DOK intercessory prayer list. You can hand the card to a Daughter (she is always wearing her cross).

SERVICE TIMES Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist, Rite I    8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II    10:30 AM  Sunday School for Adults and Youth 9:30-10:15am John Shasteen, meets in Clardy Hall Wednesday Services: Holy Eucharist, Rite I Noon  Friday 8:00am Bible & Breakfast with Father Nick meets in Clardy Hall (will not meet during Lent)

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