Weekly Message October 26th, 2014 Fr. Thomas Someone has anonymously observed that there are three types of people: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who ask, “What happened?” Socrates is quoted as saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Maybe I wouldn’t go quite that far, but God expects us to be self-aware, have a purpose in life, and not just sail randomly through life like a ship with no rudder. Perhaps it takes years to discover what our “purpose” is in life. If we are indeed made in God’s image, then God expects us to act and look like Him in all we do, say, or think. In a dangerous and precarious world God doesn’t need more people to sit idly by on the side lines. He has recruited us to “get into the game” and become varsity players, not simply cheerleaders. Our Ministry Fair last week was an opportunity to learn more about how we can make things happen. Not everyone has the same gifts, education, personality, available time or money; but no one can say that he or she has nothing to give in the service and evangelization of our fallen world. As I’m fond of saying, “Without God we cannot; and without us He will not.” ANNOUNCEMENTS HOSPITALITY HOUR Sunday is hosted by the Episcopal Church Women. Next week 11-02 is hosted by the Congregation, please bring a beverage or breakfast snack to share. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is on Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m., in the Mark Room. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY is in the Mark Room, Sunday, at 11:15 a.m. EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS SUNDAY October 26th this coming Sunday, the staff and families of our day school, will be our guests. EVENSONG Sunday, Nov. 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. in honor of All Saints Day, reception to follow. E.C.W. Fashion Show at Madison Green on Nov. 8th. Ticket sales continue this Sunday. PLEASE PRAY…For the sick: Kenny, Tom, Melba, Zeni, Leo, Wayne, George, Mary Eula, John, Bill, Kimberly, Robin, Enid, Sean, Allison, Sharon, Linda, Jeri, Jan, Joanni. For those celebrating a birthday: Fay Ishmael, Allen Dicks, Jr., Gwendolyn Osbourne, and Emily Dicks. For those celebrating a wedding anniversary: Olga & Russell Evans. For the faithful departed: READY At this time, we have our 2015 calendar open for flower and candle designations. Select your dates of remembrances and see or contact Sue at the church office 793-1976. Your prepaid order for flowers at $40.00 or candles at $20.00 will be greatly appreciated. NEW red pew prayer books we are taking orders for only $20.00--if you would like to have an old used red prayer book, contact Sue after mass or call the parish office. 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
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:00:20 +0000
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