Fourth Sunday in Lent

James Tissot. The Resurrection of Lazarus

(1886-1894) Biblical Series, French, (click to view bulletin)

Sunday Worship

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

READINGS

• Joshua 5:9-12
• 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
• Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
• Psalm 32

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Morsel for Meditation

Prudence means practical common sense, taking the trouble to think out what you are doing and what is likely to come of it. Nowadays most people hardly think of Prudence as one of the 'virtues'. In fact, because Christ said we could only get into His world by being like children, many Christians have the idea that, provided you are 'good', it does not matter being a fool. But that is a misunderstanding. In the first place, most children show plenty of 'prudence' about doing the things they are really interested in, and think them out quite sensibly. In the second place, as St. Paul points out, Christ never meant that we were to remain children in intelligence: on the contrary. He told us to be not only 'as harmless as doves', but also 'as wise as serpents'. He wants a child's heart, but a grown-up's head. He wants us to be simple, single-minded, affectionate, and teachable, as good children are; but He also wants every bit of intelligence we have to be alert at its job, and in first-class fighting trim.

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity,

77 (HarperCollins, 2001). 

THEY WENT TO THE HOP!

Frank McKee, John Bolick,

Mary Teasley, and Pat Bolick

Mary Teasley, and Frank McKee

Announcements

COFFEE HOUR - Sunday, March 27 - Bring your favorite appetizer

EDOD YOUTH CONFIRMATION RETREAT: April 8 (arrive after dinner) - April 9 (concluding with dinner) for youth and their adult sponsors. Youth who have already been confirmed but would like to revisit this faith commitment are also invited to attend. (Click to learn more)

KEY HOLDERS: If you have a key to any part of the church facility, please let Elizabeth Porter, our Jr. Warden, know as soon as possible, and please bring your keys to church next week. Thank you

Upcoming at St. Paul's

• Wednesday, April 6: Morning Prayer at 10:30am via Zoom;

No Bible Study

• Thursday, April 7: Lenten Program #6: Dinner from 6-6:30pm, Program from 6:30- 7:30pm; This year's study covers Tim Keller's The Reason for God.
• Friday, April 8: Stations of the Cross at 6pm Saturday,
• April 9: All-Church Workday from 9am-Noon;

DOK meets at 9am Sunday,

• April 10: Palm Sunday; Acolyte training between services.
• Wednesday, April 13: Morning Prayer at 10:30am via Zoom;

No Bible Study

• Thursday, April 14: Maundy Thursday - HE & Altar Stripping at 6pm Friday,
• April 15: Good Friday: - Prayer Labyrinth in Clardy Hall from 11am to 3pm; Eucharist from reserve at Noon; Stations of the Cross at 6pm
• Saturday, April 16: St. Joseph's guild meets at 8am
• Sunday, April 17: Easter Sunday

Prayers for the Church

by the Daughters of the King

The Daughters of the King are dedicated to supporting the prayer needs of the church. They are available in the choir area every Sunday after the 10:30 a.m. worship service for private prayer. You can also submit intentions in the prayer box in the narthex.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

LITANY FOR THE PEACE OF THE WORLD

The people of Ukraine

President Biden and other our elected officials

For Russians willing to speak out

That the conflict not be widened

For an end to Russian aggression and the restoration of peace

Family and Friends of Jack Kimball who completed his baptismal journey,

Judy and Bill Shaddox, Rita Woods, Sam Asseff,

Nancy Wyant and Family, Father Nick,

Eileen Jenkins, Cynthia Sehr, Father Gordon,

Bob Lanier, Julia Gibson, Beverly Gish

To add names to the prayer list, please contact the church office.

Around the Diocese

Ukraine Aid

Here are some places to donate money as the conflict in Ukraine develops and the needs of millions of refugees become known more known.

Communion Matters: From Diocese of Hong Kong

The Rt. Rev. Matthias Der

Throughout my years of international travel, many people were surprised to hear that I was from Hong Kong, China. “There are Christians in China?”, they asked. Christianity was introduced to China by the East Syrian Church in the 7th Century, with little success. The Jesuits arrived in the 16th Century, but it was not until the 19th century when the Protestant missionaries came, that Christianity was spread widely in China. (continue reading)

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