ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA
WEEKLY TIDINGS
October 21, 2021
SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00 and 10:00 am
To live-stream - go to AllAngelsLBK.org, click on the "All Angels Enter Here" picture and you will be routed to our YouTube channel.
Zoom - go to https://zoom.us/j/5955701807 and watch and listen live. Be sure to stick around after the service for our coffee hour chat-with-your-neighbor time.

The 10am service will begin with the lighting of the altar candles. If you are participating at home, you are invited to light a candle with us to create a sacred space of worship at home.

The bulletin can be found on the All Angels Website: 
or at the following link: Bulletin for Sunday, October 24
Bishop Smith has decided that masks once again should be worn by all individuals for all indoor gatherings.
Altar Flowers for Sunday, October 24
are given by Barbara DeHart
in celebration of Natalie's birthday
Scripture Readings, October 24

Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm 126
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Last Sunday's Service
Organ Concert in the Park
PRAYERS
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer invites you to pray with them, every day, at 8 am, wherever you are. When you enter into prayer at 8 am (Eastern), you will know that others are praying at the same time. 
We Pray for our People
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially
Downs IV, Holden and Brian. Grant healing and recovery for Beverly, Adam Bill and Juli. Give peace and strength for those going through cancer treatments, especially Jane, Downs III, Victoria, Andres, Alex, Colleen, and Douglas. Visit and comfort all who are under the care of skilled nursing, especially Bob, Timothy and Barbara. Be near to all who are in hospice care especially John.
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
One of the most important things we do is gather after the service for coffee hour. If you are interested in hosting, the sign up sheet is on the Gallery table. If you would like help, sign up and we will find someone to show you how it is done. 
Choir Rehearsals
Choir rehearsals are on Thursdays in the Music Room; 10-10:45 a.m. 
New members are always welcome. 
Art Gallery
New to YOU Art Sale 2022 Update:
We are now accepting art that is no longer being used for our BIG event in February 2022. Please drop off your art to the church office starting now. Accepting: Framed Art, Statues, Fiber, Clay, Pottery, Mixed Media.
Have a friend who has unwanted art? Please donate it to our sale.
Let's make this a Great Event!
Not sure if we will accept it? Call Linn at 941-383-8161
 
Our Artist for October is Pamela Olin.
Please stop by and enjoy the work of this talented artist. Checks should be written to All Angels by the Sea.

Artist Reception November 4th from 4 - 5:30pm
Men's Discussion Groups 
Our topic next week is an article from the Atlantic that talks about the 6 Covid rules that will define our winter. In particular, I am intrigued with the rule about how it spreads, or doesn't spread, in clusters. How does that particular rule apply to you and who you go out to eat with, travel with, or who you are planning on visiting over the holidays? 
I threw in a bonus article from the WSJ about in-person and on-line meetings. I'd like to use it as a check-in to make sure it is a good discussion experience for those who are on Zoom and those who are in person.
Blessings to you,

-Fr. Dave


Online Giving
If you would like to give to the offering plate electronically, you can find the online giving link on our All Angels website by clicking the link below:
REFLECTION
Ceiling
 
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote to you about how a Rector wears many hats; including air conditioning specialist. This week, I write to you while wearing the hat of drywall and ceiling specialist. For those that attend in person, you may have noticed that the bright white ceiling now has grey-drab blotches in several areas. They showed up during the summer and have not left us. Thankfully, the blotches have not changed or grown and are simply there for observation. 

One Sunday, some folks were talking about what to do about the discoloration. One suggestion was to paint the entire ceiling the same color. Although I liked the idea, something stirred inside me that we need to investigate it more. Our Junior Warden, Ed Ortiz, has done a wonderful job lining up various contractors and experts in the field to determine what it is and what we need to do to fix it. 

A little background on the ceiling – we had an original tile roof that was nearing the end of its life. In 2019, it started to leak and caused some water damage to the drywall above the glass doors for entering/exiting the nave of the church. We replaced the roof and about half of the plywood sheets that were under the tile. We then fixed the flat roof over the Gallery. Our new roof is metal and should last for 50 years or more if maintained well. After installing the new roof, we repaired the drywall and repainted. As such, this Rector was disappointed (to say the least) to see the new spots appear. Assuming the new roof was leaking, we had an independent inspection of it and a fancy FLIR thermal imaging camera that scanned for water in the ceiling throughout the church. Thankfully, all reports came back that our all our roofs are working and there are no water leaks. So, what is making the spots? Two different drywall experts have told us that drywall acts like a sponge and holds water for a long time. Eventually, that water will make blotchy marks. There are two ways to treat it – spray something on it and repaint (and hope for the best) or tear down the old sheetrock and install new sheets, mud it, texture it, and then paint it. And perhaps a third option that today’s contractor may reveal. 

Whichever repair path we choose, we will undoubtedly have at least one Sunday interrupted; maybe as many as three in a row. And, it may have to happen during our busy season. Thankfully, we have history on our side. For as stable and concrete as the 21st Century American Church looks, with its stone cathedrals and well-built church buildings, we are actually based on a mobile faith. Based on the Jewish faith of having a moveable tent/tabernacle, we too are built to move. The true center of our faith is not in a physical church but in the heart of everyone who follows Jesus. On Sunday, we are dismissed with these words – go in peace to love and serve the Lord. “Go” is the central command. Jesus said “Go” to many people (except, oddly enough, children; probably because they are always moving). The Great Commission of the Church – go to the ends of the earth – means we are a people on the move. And, theologically speaking, we know that our earthly bodies, buildings included, are a temporary home because our true and permanent home is with God. 

God is an active and moving force. Jesus promises us that he will be with us wherever we go. The Holy Spirit is our comforter, protector and companion along the way. Eventually, when the ceiling in the church is being repaired, we too will be a people on the move. We may gather for services in the Parish Hall, perhaps we will gather outside in our park and garden area; at this point, I am not sure, but I know that God will be with us wherever we go. 

-Fr. Dave