E-pistle

 

From the Readings appointed for the

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

July 6, 2008

Jesus said,

"Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;

for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

 


Wednesday, July 2, 2008

 

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Please Note:  Summer Office Hours.  8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Please Note:  July Messenger has been posted on our web site.

This Friday, July 4 - Parish Office closed for the holiday.

This Sunday, July 6 - Two Services, 7:45 and 10:30 am.  You are invited to join members of the Chancel Choir in singing at the offertory the hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country (the hymn of the Prince of Wales, which was sung at Prince Charles's wedding to Princess Diana). Please come on Sunday morning to the chancel of the church in time for our 9:30 am rehearsal in preparation for the service.  This will be our only rehearsal for this service.  Bring food for Harvest Hope Food Bank and place in bin in narthex.   Also, bring school supplies for Cooperative Ministries and place in basket in Barr Center entrance. 

Tuesday, July 8 - Men's Bible Study Studies New Book.  The gang is reading and discussing the book Blue Like Jazz, a New York Times bestseller.  It's never too late to join us. See home page for more.

Sundays, July 13, 20 - Open Dates for Altar Flowers.  Make a contribution for the altar flowers in memory or honor of a loved one.  Find out more and make your donation online or by mail by clicking here.

August 12 - 14: Basketball Camp for boys and girls in rising 3rd - 6th grades.  For details, see home page.

Replay!  Hear recent anthems from the Chancel Choir.  This summer, try the Chancel Choir.  See home page for details.

Lists of Birthdays and Anniversaries of parishioners for July and August are now available in the church narthex. Pick up your copy today!

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Happy Fourth of July

"The God who gave us life

gave us liberty at the same time."

Thomas Jefferson

Rights of British America, 1774.

Readings appointed for

Independence Day

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