St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL October 1st, 2021
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We the people of Saint Stephen's in-the Field
Seek to know Christ, to share Christ, and to serve Christ,
recognizing his presence in all people, and reaching out in love
to each other and to the world around us.
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Sunday: October 3rd, 2021
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Dear Friends,
Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers!
As promised, here is one of the reflections we pondered at one of the St. John’s vestry meetings this year.
From Singing the Living Tradition, 704
Go out into the highways and by-ways.
Give the people something of your new vision.
You may possess a small light, but uncover it and let it shine,
Use it in order to bring more light and understanding
To the hearts and minds of men and women.
Give them not hell, but hope and courage;
Preach the kindness and everlasting love of God.
-John Murray
Blessings and peace,
Karen+
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10:00am indoors at St. Stephen’s
We welcome The Rev. Julie Nelson as Presider this Sunday!
Our service will be indoors, with masks. We continue to alternate Sunday services between St. John’s and St. Stephen’s.
**Please wear your name tags!! Some people from St. John’s don’t know your names yet!**
Everyone is welcome to attend all services!
They will also be live streamed so that if you are not physically at church, you can participate from home.
Click below for links to the service and bulletin.
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COFFEE HOUR - after the service |
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O God, our refuge and strength,
our help in times of trouble.
Have mercy on the lands
damaged by fires.
Have mercy on the lands
where the weather has destroyed livelihoods. Protect those who evacuate houses, and strengthen those who rebuild hope so that entire communities may face the future without fear.
Amen.
(prayer from Episcopal Relief and Development)
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The Path; A Journey Through the Bible **Update**
No class this week. We will resume on Oct. 20th.
Books are available for purchase in the office or can be picked up at St. John’s Wednesday.
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PET BLESSING - SAVE THE DATE!
The Rev. Ernie Boyer has invited all from St. John’s and St. Stephen’s for a short service and blessing of pets on October 9th.
The service is at 10:00AM at St. Stephen’s in Gilroy.
651 Broadway, Gilroy, CA 95020
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GOODWILL is coming to St. Stephen’s again!
Save up your donations for the Goodwill truck that will be stationed in our parking lot on Sunday, Oct. 17th. A specific list of items that are not accepted will be provided but for now, remember that they do not accept furniture. More to come!
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Handbells for Christmas Eve
If you are interested in ringing in the handbell choir for Christmas Eve, please contact Rev. Karen ASAP. Rehearsals will be on Saturday evening or Sunday, depending on ringers’ schedules, at St. Stephen’s.
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Cardboard needed!
Please bring in all that cardboard you know you’ve been wanting to get rid of! The landscapers (Jessica & Co.) need it for weed control on the embankment.
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Poem from the Garden
We pruned the little
tree near the church house
door, relieving it
of dead or crossed limbs
and inward growing
branches. Monty Don
says to prune apple
trees so a dove could
fly through the middle
and emerge unharmed.
I haven’t seen the
doves try it yet, but
I did see sparrows
perching in the sun.
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Food for thought:
“To pray, ‘thy will be done,’ I must be willing, if the answer requires it, that my will be undone.”
-Elisabeth Elliot
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Kudos to:
-Gregg for installing new toilets.
-Susan, Andy, and Wanda for assisting in the service this Sunday.
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Contact Information for Rev. Karen!
Please use this new number to contact Rev. Karen for calls or texts:
(669)270-7479
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NEEDING PRAYER SUPPORT?
Prayer is one of those things we often think about, might feel inadequate about, believe in but might be unsure how to proceed. How we pray is sometimes unique to each of us. The Church provides help in many ways. If you find yourself in need, of any kind (emotional, physical, spiritual, guidance, etc) consider how St. Stephen's can support you:
* there is a prayer chain of committed pray-ers (who maintain confidentiality).
* tell people about your answers to prayer! and the miracles you witness, or how prayer changes YOU.
Please submit prayer requests to Rev. Karen.
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Contact information for Rev. Karen: |
Personal phone for emergencies or urgent matters: (669)270-7479
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Editor's Note
Please send any announcements or articles you want to have included, to: evan.bryan1@gmail.com, by Thursday, 10am each week.
Evan Bryan
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St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
7269 Santa Teresa Blvd; San Jose, CA 95139
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