Third Sunday of Easter

Raphael, Christ’s Charge to Peter

(London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1515), bodycolour on paper on canvas.

SUNDAY WORSHIP

COLLECT OF THE DAY

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Morsel for Meditation

Of the Seven Deadly Sins, anger is possibly the most fun. To lick your wounds, to smack your lips over grievances long past, to roll over your tongue the prospect of bitter confrontations still to come, to savor to the last toothsome morsel both the pain you are given and the pain you are giving back—in many ways it is a feast fit for a king. The chief drawback is that what you are wolfing down is yourself. The skeleton at the feast is you.

Frederick Buechner,

Wishful Thinking and later in Beyond Words

Announcements

COFFEE HOUR: May 1 - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Taco bar

May 8 - Mother's Day
May 15 - Graduation Celebration

EVENTS

April 30th: 10 am at the Hunt County Courthouse (Judge Keli Aiken's courtroom). Sons of the American Revolution Award ceremony for First Responders.
May 1, 2pm - Sons of the American Revolution Grave Marking Ceremony for Ambassador Fletcher Warren at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Wolfe City
May 4 - No Morning Prayer. 7pm Bible Study, Pizza Provided Clardy Hall
May 5, Noon - National Day of Prayer at the Hunt County Courthouse. Rain location TBD
May 7,10:30-3pm - EDOD Mission Day
May 9, 6:30pm - Ladies Nite Out - Fatto a Mano, 2205 Lee St.
May 15, 9:30am - Eucharistic Minister Training

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

David Clegg, Mike Lavigne, Family and Friends of Jack Kimball,

Judy and Bill Shaddox, Rita Woods, Sam Asseff,

Father Nick, Eileen Jenkins, Father Gordon,

Bob Lanier, Julia Gibson, Beverly Gish

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

Around the Diocese

An Invitation From The Bishop

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings in Christ. I hope this finds you well and having a blessed Lent. I am grateful for each of you. As you know, I have been reflecting and writing on the gift of Communion. Our common life as a diocese is one where we can find mutual emboldening for the work God has given us to do. As the writer to the Hebrews says, “Let us encourage one another while it is still today.” It is my hope coming out of Covid, that we gather as a Diocese two times a year in addition to Diocesan Convention. One, in the Spring with Missions Day, where we focus on the Great Commission centering on mission, outreach, and evangelism. The Second, ‘Parish Day”, will be in September, where we focus on the internal needs of the church such as catechesis, worship, stewardship, vestry leadership formation, and the world of technology to name a few. (continue reading)

Camp Counselors Needed

We are still on the hunt for counselors at Summer Camp, individuals 19+years of age; there is no age limit. . I am asking each community of faith in the diocese to find ONE person from your community who is both willing and able to spend 1, 2, or 3 weeks at Camp All Saints (June 5-25) as a counselor to our youth at camp.

This is a new and exciting season in the life of camp. A time to staff Summer camp with a wide(er) range of individuals who love our children and love the Lord. Interested persons must be committed Christians, they must love children, they must be driven by the Holy Spirit to make Christ known to others, they must be compassionate. It will be tremendously helpful (for them) if they can navigate the rocky terrain of Camp All Saints. These are paid positions with the benefits of introducing and leading young hearts to Christ. If you know someone who would be a great counselor please contact Deacon Katie Gerber at kgerber@edod.org or 469-446-3536.

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