New Testament papyri, page 46
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
This Sunday's readings and verger schedule:
Sunday's readings and Verger schedule
Deuteronomy 34:1-12 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Here's who's doing what this Sunday (October 26th)
Old Testament: Gary Barton Epistle: Louise Pietsch Psalm and Prayers: Judi Shank Greeter: Barb Coulter Host: Jane & Dick Davis Chalice: Doug Jenisch, Joan Lawrence-Studebaker Announcer: Jane Carroll Counters: Kathy Detzer, Bev Barton
This week's announcements:
Resource Lists, click lines below:
Resource Contact List for whom to contact with questions or concerns.
Worship Calendar to view the Sunday schedule of celebrants and sermon preachers.
Verger List has Sunday assignments through December.
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Come honor our St. Paul’s Micah Hero – Holly Hall October 26th
Holly Hall will be honored as St. Paul's Micah hero at a U.V.I.P. ceremony on Sunday, October 26. The location is the LISTEN Community Dinners dining room, a nice occasion to be inspired by these committed Christians, eat hearty hors d'oeuvres, and visit with all your friends from other Upper Valley congregations. Tickets are available from Jon Chaffee and Sally McFarlin for $25.
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Knit and Purl Fellowship
Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6:30. November 3rd and 17th, we will be meeting at Janie Bell's home. For more information, please contact Holly Hall.
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Church Directory Update
The church directory is being updated! A paper copy will be at the greeters table on Sundays during October -- please take a minute to check your information, make corrections, and put a checkmark next to your name. You can also send any corrections by email to cynthia.keith@gmail.com or katy.chaffee@gmail.com
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Holiday Bazaar Nov 8th
Just a few weeks - it's time to work together! We are looking for jewelry, handmade items, items suitable for Christmas gift giving, white elephant, and old/new Christmas decorations. Bring in Nov 2nd or soon after. Please bake or make goodies for the Food Sale (pies, bread, cookies, fudge, candy, pickles, baked beans, bars, rice krispie treats, sauces etc.).
On Nov 2nd after Church, please help move the Bazaar things from Parish House basement to the church. From then until Saturday Bazaar, please join others at the Parish Hall to sort, price & display. Check with Jill Devins or just come!
On Friday Nov 7th Karen Smith will need help setting up the kitchen and making soup. You may bring foods that don't need refrigeration on 11/7. Please bring the rest early Sat 11/8 morning.
Please come Bazaar day to help, shop, and have a delicious lunch – homemade soup, bread and dessert. Questions – reach Jill Devins at 802-291-6832, 802-295-3646, jdevinsvt@gmail.com
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Knitting for Holiday Bazaar
Anyone who enjoys knitting and would like to help knit "stuffy animals” to sell at the bazaar, you may contact Holly Hall or Janie Bell for the knitting directions. The project does not take long to knit at all! Thank you for your help. Holly
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Top 5: Upper Valley Haven
Here are the top 5 needed staples for the Haven: cereal, soup, peanut butter, brown rice, canned peas
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Listen Community Dinner - November 17th
The Barwood/Kendrick Community Dinner team is serving ham, mashed potatoes, salad, corn, and brownies for the Community Dinner on November 17th. We are looking for donations of 5 lbs. bags of potatoes, 5 lbs. (or larger) boneless cooked hams and brownies (enough for 12 or more). The Listen Center is supplying the juice, milk, corn, and salad makings. The signup sheet is in the Parish hall. Thanks for your support.
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Prayer List
All prayers are welcome - to make a prayer request, either private prayer or public prayer for the bulletin, contact Holly, 802-295-9095.
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Bishop Ely's Sabbatical
If you'd like to follow the Bishop's progress, his tweeting is here: https://twitter.com/BishopVT10
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, October 26
Micah awards at Listen Center in WRJ
Friday October 31 - Saturday, November 1
Diocesan convention at Jay Peak
Sunday, November 2
Fall back! Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am
Sunday, November 2
Load-In for Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 8
Holiday Bazaar
Monday, November 17
Listen Community Dinner
Sunday, November 30
First Sunday of Advent
Wednesday, January 28
St. Paul's Caring Ministry Meeting