Weekly Message August 3rd, 2014 Fr. Thomas During the summer Sundays in our weekly lectionary we’ve been reading through the story of Jacob in the book Genesis. Last month, we heard about Jacob’s dream in the wilderness, having had to escape his brother Esau’s wrath, and finding God even in the desolate wilderness. “Surely, the Lord is in this place, and I didn’t even know it,” he exclaims. It’s easy to find God’s presence in traditional religious settings. It’s another thing to find God in the disorder and confusion of a world which is either indifferent or antagonistic to religious faith and practice. In this week’s first lesson, (Gen. 32:22-31) Jacob wrestles with one who is eventually identified as God, and wins! His name is changed to Israel which literally means just that, “One who wrestles with God and wins.” And that seems to be the story of Israel ever since. When forced to swim against the current, we don’t give up and “go with the flow;” we just have to swim harder. Yes, the water will get choppy, storms will arise, but if Jesus is asleep in the back of the boat – then do what the disciples did - wake him up! Remember the story of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8) who kept bothering the judge with her request? Be persistent; don’t give up. The most effective Christians in the present world were, and are those whose eyes are firmly fixed on the next. ANNOUNCEMENTS HOSPITALITY HOUR Sunday is hosted by the Congregation. Please bring a beverage or dish to share. Next week 8-10 is hosted by the St. David’s Men’s Group. BUNCO Back by popular demand, BUNCO returns to St. David’s! Saturday, August 9th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage, $10.00 per person. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Meeting is on Tuesday, August 5th, at 7:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall. ST. DAVID’S MEN’S GROUP Meeting is on Tuesday August 5th, at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. E.C.W. LUNCH Meeting 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 8th. FOOD MINISTRY Friday, August 1st, at 4:30 p.m. Palanca Pantry, Lake Worth. PLEASE PRAY…For the sick: Mary Eula, John, Bill, Assad, George, Howard, Kimberly, Cindy, Vince, Robin, Enid, Sean, Allison, Sharon, Linda, Greta, Jeri, Jan, Joanni. For those celebrating a birthday: Joshua Pierre-Paul, Liam Blodgett, Jacki Grubb, Ola Walker, Ann Rech. For those celebrating a wedding anniversary: Cecil & Claudette Wray. For the newly baptized, Wyatt Munro. For the faithful departed. UPCOMING EVENTS Join the fun and fellowship. September 6th--ECW Tea Party, 3-5:00 p.m. October 11th--St. David’s Men’s Group Spaghetti Dinner November 8th--ECW Fashion Show PEW PRAYER BOOKS New red pew prayer books have been purchased for the church. If you wish to memorialize a loved one or a special occasion, please speak with Sue after mass or call 561-793-1976 for your designation plague can be typed up and inserted into the book. Donations $20. Please fill out the form below, include with your payment, and deliver to Sue Riddle for processing. OFFERTORY ENVELOPE PACKET for 2014 weekly Sunday donations are available. Consider E-give; an on-line ‘giving’ solution. E-Give How to contribute to St. David’s Church electronically: Go to church website saintdavidsinthepines.org (or paste this link to your URL) Click on “Make a contribution” Click on “Contribute” Click on the box which says Follow directions on “Givers Login” The process is safe, secure, and reduces any chances of error on our part or the bank’s. facebook/pages/St-Davids-In-The-Pines-Episcopal-Church/204776156261881
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