NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - October 16, 2022

Coffee Hour: October 16- Pumpkin or spice or something nice

Oct. 23: Elizabeth Porter Hosts Oct. 30: Pot Luck

SILENT AUCTION: October 16 - Noon October 30 - Three baskets will be on display; all proceeds will go to St. Paul's Episcopal School.

The Miracle of the Chains ceiling fresco by G iovanni Battista Parodi (1706).

SUNDAY WORSHIP

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

Worship Booklet

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Wednesdays Bible Study 7pm October 19, 26 –

Pizza provided.

October 15 – 9am St. Joseph’s Guild

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Episcopal Relief & Development

mobilizes in coordination with local partners to provide assistance to those affected by hurricanes. Please contribute to the Hurricane Relief Fund to support relief and recovery efforts.

Episcopal Relief & Development’s Mandate

Our mandate comes from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25:

Lord, when was it that We saw you hungry and gave you food?

We saw you thirsty and gave you something to drink?

We saw you a stranger and welcomed you?

We saw you sick and took care of you?

We saw you in prison and visited you?

‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’

—Matthew 25: 37-40 (NRSV)

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September Vestry highlights:

Continued the study of John Stott’s, Basic Christian Leadership
Heard that the Advent program will be Andy Stanley, Your Move: Four questions to ask when you don’t know what to do on the Thursdays in Advent.
Expressed support for the Gish family due to the loss of Beverly Gish.
Stressed the importance of Vestry Members continuing to pray and work together to lift up and inspire parishioners’ fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission.
Heard that the privacy fence corner by Sam’s Shed has been repaired by parishioners.
Heard that the school has an enrollment of 98 children and a waiting list of 14.
Heard about some of the Kitchen Remodel plans.
Heard that the Stewardship drive preparation is progressing nicely and will conclude on Sunday, November 13.
Approved an Emergency Response Policy, Disaster Leadership Team listing, an Emergency Call List, a Hurt Feelings Report, an Incident Report form, a Close Down Checklist, and a Use of Deadly Force Policy.
Approved installing surveillance cameras, motion-activated floodlights, and ballistic film on all glass in doors and glass walls on church property.
Heard that Pledge Income for August was 214% of budgeted amount
Plate income for July was 112% of budgeted amount
Total Income for July was $19,854.82
Total Expense for July was $17,660.70

Morsel for Meditation

"Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself."

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

Prayers for the Church

The Daughters of the King are dedicated to supporting the prayer needs of St Paul's. They are available in the west corner of sanctuary 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.

Sidney Hudgins, age 14 (Brenna's son), The Gish Family,

Julia Gibson, Bill Campbell, Judy and Bill Shaddox,

Brad Hamann, Father Gordon, Bob Lanier

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

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