ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA
WEEKLY TIDINGS
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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 bulletin can be found on the All Angels Website:
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Altar Flowers for Sunday, July 3
are given to the glory of God
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Scripture Readings, July 3
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 66
Galatians 6:7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
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Dale Hooey's Funeral
Saturday July 9th 11:00am
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
3100 26th St. West
Bradenton, Florida 34205
We are planning a Celebration of Life at All Angels in the fall.
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A Prayer for Peace Among the Nations (BCP 816)
Let us pray in this time of conflict for the countries of Russia and the Ukraine,
Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world
into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them
that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Episcopal Relief and Development: Ukraine
Episcopal Relief & Development is working with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, the Diocese of Europe, the Anglican Alliance and United Society Partners in the Gospel as the churches prepare to mobilize on potential immediate and long-term responses to assist Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Romania, Hungary and other parts of Europe.
If you can, please help us support these efforts and continue to hold the people of Ukraine in your prayers and thoughts as they face this ongoing crisis.
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6 Don Edwards
9 Carol Doenecke
12 Happy Grahn
13 Sylvia Thompson
13 Jinx Kochan
20 Anne Roberts
22 Edson Sheppard
23 Tanya Edwards
24 Laurel Vaughn
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12 Sandy & Connie Jose
12 Courtney & Gloria Blackman
18 Ed & Elyse Rogers
20 John & Dee Binney
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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.
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We Pray for our People
Breathe health, wholeness, and hope into the hearts of all who suffer, especially: Downs IV, Holden, Brian, Tyler, Barbara and Anne. Grant healing and recovery for Peg, Frank, Sandy, Dave, Beverly, Bill and Mary Jo. Give peace and strength for those going through cancer treatments, especially Jane, Downs III, Victoria, Alex, Connie and Douglas. Visit and comfort all who are under the care of skilled nursing, especially Timothy, Barbara, Kim and Mary Ann. Be near to all who are in hospice care.
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July Gallery Artist
Our featured artist for July is Robert Barylski. Please stop by and enjoy the work of this talented local artist. Checks should be written to All Angels by the Sea.
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Men's and Women's Discussion Groups
Thank you for a good combined discussion this week. Next week, we will be back to our regular schedule with the Men's Group on Tuesday and the Women's Group on Wednesday.
The article this next week is an interesting comparison between what started in the 1870's as a lead up to prohibition which passed in 1920 - which has strong religious convictions attached to it; and, 100 years later, the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 to the reversal in 2022 - which many believe has strong religious convictions attached to it. Regardless of what you think of the recent decision, it is an interesting historical comparison in the life of our country. The author then opines that we may be headed down a similar path to what ended in 1933 with the repeal of prohibition - which had no religious conviction to it. I'd like to know what you think.
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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.
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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:
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Church Bike
Before Sandy and Paul Wood headed north to Michigan, I was invited me into their garage. Sitting in their parking spot was a black Electra beach cruiser bike. It has the super-sweet retro sweeping handle bars, a wide and comfortable saddle-style seat, three-inch-wide tires and a bike bell. There are no gears to worry about and the brake system is simple, just peddle backwards. Talk about old-school awesomeness on two wheels! Paul told me he would like me to have it.
My official bike is a Trek hybrid touring/mountain bike which means it looks like a mountain bike but the tires are ¾ inch wide high pressure, with 18 gears – the lowest can make the bike climb a 35-degree angle slope and the highest can propel the bike past 30 mph – it has multiple adjustment points that have been tuned to my body shape, and it weighs as much as three gallons of milk. In other words, it can go off road and perform like a touring road bike. It was an ordination gift from the first church I served in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. One of the members of the church, a retired engineer from GE, liked to repair bikes and give them to the working poor in the area. He found this one, repaired it, and gave it to me.
The thing is, my Trek bike is designed for roads and paths on the rugged mountain terrain of the west coast. It gets really bored riding on the smoothly paved and flat bike trails of Florida. Since moving here, the gear shifting mechanism has fallen into disrepair because I only use two gears. And, the worst part, my favorite trails through Robinson Preserve have a few sandy spots which cause havoc to narrow, high-pressure tires.
Like a kid on Christmas morning, I looked at Paul and said, “Really, it’s mine?!” I took it back to All Angels and immediately started riding it around. It is perfectly designed for riding on Longboat where there is no need to put one’s head down and go fast, or worry about riding over sand or through puddles, or maintaining a gear shifting system or hand brake alignment. Instead, I just jump on and go, at a reasonable pace, without breaking a sweat. I ride it almost every day – mostly to Publix or the post office – or sometimes just to enjoy a little cruise around Bay Isles. Sitting upright, I wave to passing cars and pedestrians. One parishioner saw me riding around and called to congratulate me on my new bike. Both boys have ridden it after church and want me to take it home. But, I’m not sure. It seems to me that it’s a church bike. Linn can ride it, so can John Holterzman, Bob Erker, and Cathie Wilt for that matter. It’s comfortable for any rider and easy to operate.
The church bike does not yet have a bike lock. I park it in front of Publix, and, one day I was talking to Evan, the friendly employee who bags groceries and will gladly help you to your car; we were chatting and walking when he saw the bike. He said, “Oh, that’s a great bike.” I said, “Yeah, I have to go, I left the engine running.” He laughed as I leisurely rode off.
I think Jesus would have preferred an Electra beach cruising bike over a fancy touring cycle. He spent a lot of time on sand and seemed to get stopped often by people in need. Although he could walk on water, I don’t know if he could avoid getting his robes caught in a mountain bike sprocket. I also think he’d like the ability to share the bike with whoever needed it; no adjustments needed.
If you see a bike parked around All Angels, feel free to take it for a spin. And, if you see a big guy in a collar riding around with a smile on his face, please be sure to wave.
- Rev. Dave
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