Thursday, February 25, 2021 |
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Bradford Johnson, "Untitled," 1987 |
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Morning
When you wake in the morning, don’t open your internet, or read the papers, until you have first said good morning to God. Have a prayer, or a psalm that you say first thing, to greet God, to reaffirm who you are, and why you are. Rediscover joy first thing in the morning: think on what is true, and lovely, and honorable and pure, before you face the world – and Facebook.
-Br. Geoffrey Tristram
From a daily email from the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE), an Anglican monastic community of men in Cambridge, MA. To receive their daily emails, click here to subscribe.
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You are Invited to the
Observance of a Holy Lent
Every Sunday in Lent:
Morning Prayer, live via Zoom, at 9:30 am (link below)
The service will be videotaped. A Zoom link will be provided in the following week's Thursday email for viewing and worship at other times.
We will reflect on scripture together, using Gospel Based Discipleship
Wednesdays in Lent:
Our Year of Wonders: Telling Our Stories
7pm via Zoom
Thank you to Aaron Twait for sharing his story and kicking off our Lenten series last night. It was so wonderful to have time to get to know Aaron better on a personal level. We are thankful for his joyful involvement in our virtual church this year. His gentle presence and energy have supported so many of our online efforts. Thank you, Aaron!
Thank you, too, for all who joined in! We'll continue to gather each week to hear a member of the congregation share how their life has been changed during this year of pandemic. We'll also continue to break into small groups for discussion.
March 3 -- Eileen McNamara
March 10 -- Peter Handley
March 17 -- LaMar Popp
March 24 -- Maddie Harvala
Lent in a Bag
Thank you to Sara Kuyper for providing "Lent in a Bag" for our families and others! If you missed out, here are instructions for creating your own: click here
For a full outline of Lenten offerings,
Miserere mei, Deus - Psalm 51 - conducted by Nigel Short, used at our Ash Wednesday service for reflection and contemplation. Link: Click here
Join Zoom Lent Gathering, Wednesday, March 3
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Blessing the Dust,
by Jan Richardson
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Join the St. David's Community for Worship this Sunday live via Zoom, 9:30 am.
Please join us for Morning Prayer this Sunday, 9:30 am, via Zoom (link below). The Zoom room will open at 9 am for people who wish to gather early. The service will be recorded and made available in next week's Thursday email.
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St. David's Zoom 1 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Morning Prayer
Time: Feb 21, 2021 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 853 6708 6841
Passcode: 304391
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Beloved,
Thank you to all who attended our live Zoom Morning Prayer Service on Sunday. It was so wonderful to see all of your faces and hear your thoughts during our Gospel Based Discipleship.
For those who couldn't attend, we did record the service. We originally planned to share the service on our YouTube channel. However, Zoom recorded the meeting as a set of 7 individual files that would require editing to be presented on YouTube. So instead we are providing a link for you to watch the service right from Zoom. This does not require an account.
The links to future Morning Prayer Services will be available in the following Thursday Communication emails.
Thank you for your understanding,
Huldah Niles, Sr. Warden
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Vestry Update, by Huldah Niles, Sr. Warden
The Vestry met via Zoom on Monday, February 15th. Welcome to new Vestry members: Allison Ferro, Maddie Harvala, Jeff Ronbeck, and Jeffrey Strommen. The January Minutes and Financials were accepted and approved. Marilyn Clark shared about the Compline Ministry and the rhythmic/daily comfort it brings. The Annual Meeting was debriefed and St. David’s Vision Statements were discussed. Katherine Lewis gave an update on HR and staffing. A Vision Team is in place for discussion on desires for a new Music Director. Job descriptions are being created for our newly configured office positions. Katherine announced that Maddie Harvala has volunteered to serve as our interim Office Assistant as we make these staff transitions. The Vestry appointed Bill Jacobs to the Endowment Committee for a 3 year term. Huldah Niles was asked by ECMN to speak at Lay Leadership Day on February 27, all are welcome to attend. The Vestry has a virtual retreat planned for the morning of March 6. Tactics for living into St. David’s Vision Statements will be our focus. We are looking forward to seeing you all for the virtual Lent activities this month.
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January Income was slightly higher than budget led by a significant amount of prepaid pledges for 2021 and a special gift of $10,000. Expenses continue to be below budget because of lower than normal use of the building and close expense management by the Rector and Wardens. As you can see, our net income for the month was 4.4% higher than planned.
Parish finances continue to be stable and we are very grateful for your continued financial support of St. David’s. By God’s grace, our congregation is blessed in so many ways!
God’s Peace,
Cathy Schwichtenberg
Treasurer
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A Message from our Friends at Reach and Restore--
Dear St. David’s Church,
Once again, we are so grateful for your awesome annual baby shower! Even though this year was different, it didn’t deter. We’ve been able to give your gifts to ladies who recently gave birth in January. They are so thankful for your help as they juggle the daily challenges of parenting.
Blessings to all from Reach & Restore!
Serving with you,
Ronda Oliver
Reach & Restore”
If parishioners would like to continue to support R&R during these tough times, here are some other currently needed items that they could order online and send to Ronda like they did with the baby items:
- Cleaning supplies
- Brooms, Mops
- Kitchen supplies; pots, pans, utensils
- Clocks/ clock radios
- Gift cards, esp. Target, Walmart
Ronda Oliver
Reach & Restore
1415 5 th St. S
Hopkins, MN 55343
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ICA Update
The St. David”s February collection for food and hygiene products is happening this week! Items specifically needed by ICA at this time include:
* canned tomatoes (diced, stewed, etc.)
* applesauce
* paper towels
* toilet paper
Of course, anything you wish to donate will be appreciated. Please bring items for ICA to to the church’s east entrance by Sunday, February 21.
Note: We will be accepting your donations now through the weekend.
REMINDER: February Food Pop-Up this Saturday, February 20.
If you know anyone who needs food, please tell them to stop by the ICA Food Shelf at 11588 K-Tel Drive off Shady Oak Road between 10 am and 12 pm to receive a box of food. Each box will have an assortment of items including proteins, pastas, sauces, canned fruits and vegetables and more. All are welcome, no appointment necessary. Wear your mask and drive through to get your box!
ICA Online Bazaar
In the past, ICA has hosted an in-person bazaar twice a year. Due to the current COVID environment, ICA has had to cancel this event. They are pleased to announce that this bazaar is now being hosted online. Please visit the bazaar website (link below) to shop for items such as furniture, rugs, home goods, toys and more. They are priced at about 20% of retail value, which make them affordable for many. Your ICA liaisons know a grandchild who was thrilled with her bicycle bought at the Bazaar in as well as a young couple who were grateful for rugs for their first home which were purchased at the bazaar. New items are added weekly. Do check it out online. The best part is that all proceeds go back into the mission of the ICA Food Shelf.
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Lay Leadership Day - Online
February 27, 2021
Our own Huldah Niles, Sr. Warden,
will be featured as part of the
"Lay Leader Spotlight"
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On Saturday, February 27th, ECMN will be gathering lay leaders from across the state for fellowship, inspiration, and skills-sharing. Lay leaders need not serve on the Vestry or in any official capacity; anyone, of any age, who's shown aptitude for leadership--by reading the lessons, innovating a new Zoom ministry, starting a donation drive--is welcome and encouraged to join. If you'd like to connect with other lay leaders across the state, we'd love to have you join us!
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St. David's Wonder Women Happy Hour
Thursday, March 4 at 5:30 PM
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This is informal and focused on connecting and conversation. Get your favorite HH beverage – water, tea, wine, cocktail; plug in, log on, we will be waiting for you! Please join us for whatever timing works for you – come later or stop in early to say hi for 15 minutes. We will be happy to get you for whatever works for your schedule.
Thursday, March 4 @ 5:30 PM for one hour
Or Telephone：
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)：
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 926 6373 1979
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Leading Beyond the Blizzard with Bishop Loya
Online Gatherings, Tuesdays at 2:00 PM
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These gatherings, hosted by Bishop Loya, are held weekly on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM for clergy and lay faith community leaders. This is a time to stay in relationship with one another, and learn and grow together. Click here to register.
If you miss a gathering, you can find recordings from each week by clicking here. |
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Bible Study on Tuesdays
We are studying of the book of Acts with the Rev. Katherine Lewis as our leader and Sharon Engel as our convener. We begin Tuesday mornings at 11:00 AM with prayer and end with Noonday Prayer, plan to join us for a very profitable hour.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 872 7467 2774
Passcode: Study
Dial by Phone
+1 646 558 8656
+1 301 715 8592
+1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 872 7467 2774
Passcode: 544920
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Compline Held Nightly at 8:00 PM – Join Us!
Compline, is a brief service of nighttime prayers, lasting no longer than about 10 minutes, this is a wonderful ritual for before bedtime. Please join us any night at 8:00 PM.
During the first part of Lent, we will be using special "Psalms of Ascent"; later in the season, we'll include poems written by the Rev. Len Freeman from his book, Ashes and the Phoenix: Meditations for the Season of Lent.
On Wednesdays Compline is led by children and intended for those of all ages (for some adults, it's their favorite service of the week!) using the the children's book Candlewalk by Karin Hosinger Sherman. The book is available through Church Publishing and Amazon.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 852 2267 7461
Passcode: Pn2CjY
Dial by Phone: +1 312 626 6799; Meeting ID: 852 2267 7461; Passcode: 516860
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Start your Saturday morning with prayerful reflection.
Join morning prayer on Saturday beginning at 7:45 AM. This service will last approximately 15 minutes. You can read along with the prayer on your screen.
You can access the service through following the link on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 220 814 0673 Passcode: rWDY6k
Dial by phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 220 814 0673 Passcode: 576819
If you have any questions, please call or text Paul Smejkal at 952.270.6762
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In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the need to reach our most vulnerable parishioners has been great. Our 11 person Pastoral Care Team has stepped up to the plate and has been regularly calling around 24 St. David's members and families to share in remote fellowship, prayer, and conversation to determine if we, as a community, could help address any of their unmet needs. We are pleased to report that virtually all of these parishioners are doing well so far and have their basic needs met by their facilities and/or family. They are in good spirits and continue to remain resilient in the face of isolation and uncertainty.
If you find yourself in need of food or other resources, please contact:
or:
and we will assist you in finding solutions.
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Pastoral Care Line: 952-767-0891 |
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Prayers and Passages
We pray for those who are sick or suffering, especially, Richard Austin (father of Holly Lamond), Ted Berkhold (stepfather of Andy Harvala), Jim Boyes (friend of Cliff Crockford), Marie Brewer (cousin of Patti Jurkovich), Michele Byers (friend of Beth Harvey's sister), William Cadwell (son of Philip Cadwell), Jack Cork (friend of Nina Strommen), Christina Dorr Drake (daughter-in-law of Nan and Guy Drake), Lina Maria Fajardo (niece of Pam Schroeder's sister), Dan Greer (nephew of LaMar Popp), Allison Hatcher, Ann Henjum (daughter of Bob Triebenbach), Jessie (sister of friend of Holly Lamond), Annie Jones (friend of Holly Lamond), Jerry Knox (friend of Beth Harvey), Joan MacDonald, Kay McMaster (friend of Holly Lamond), The Meager Family (aunt's family of Paul Kuyper), Michele (niece of Patsy Beck), George Montgomery, David Niles, Frankee Oleson (friend of Beth Harvey), David Pearson, Sadie (friend of Holly Lamond), Karen Scott (friend of Holly Lamond), Amara Strande (daughter of the Rev. Dana Stande), Margaret Tengstrom (daughter of friend of Debbie Brown), Deanie Tiddy (friend of Holly Lamond), and Sandy Williams (friend of Nina Strommen).
We pray for the whole human family knit together in suffering and fear during the coronavirus pandemic; for the sick and the dying, for caregivers, medical researchers, teachers, students, the fearful, anxious and lonely. We pray for the swift and effective distribution of the vaccine.
We pray for all who suffer or serve in war.
We pray for all who have been born.
We pray in thanksgiving for all the blessings of this life.
We pray for those serving in the military, Will Culliton, Aprille Lopac, and Kaelyn Wahlberg.
We pray for those who have died, especially Dale Lindquist, Richard Mashek (uncle of Steph Pederson), Darlene Lust (sister of Sharon Engel), and all who have died from COVID-19.
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Phases of Re-Gathering in ECMN
Guidelines and Planning Resource Document
ECMN has released the 3rd iteration of the ECMN Re-Gathering Planning Document on August 18th. The updates to this document center on the newly outlined plan for faith communities to move to gathering in person in faith community buildings in the months to come.
To be clear, there is no expectation that faith communities can/should/must return to their buildings.
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COVID-19 Resources Available
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