Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Here are this Sunday's readings and verger schedule:
Old Testament: Kate Conner Epistle: Bruce Lather Psalm and Prayers: Kristin Wood Host: Hall Chalice: Kate Conner, Leslie Black Announcer: Carl Hanson Counters: Dede Mackie, Harry Kendrick Greeter: Ev Simms.
Here are this week's announcements:
Choir starts up THIS SUNDAY, the 21st.
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A funeral Eucharist for Hayward Crewe will be celebrated at 1pm Saturday, September 20
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Listen Community Dinner (from Holly Hall)
Last 2014 community dinner will be November 17th.
On September 15th, we served 95 meals! A very big THANK YOU to all those who helped in the kitchen and especially a heart whelming THANK you to all those who prepared main course and dessert. It was a wonderful meal appreciated by all who came to dinner! The last LCD meal for 2014 will be November 17th organized by Harry and Jean Kendrick. Let's give them support and help they need.
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New Verger Schedule is coming!
The new Verger Schedule is being worked on and will go through the end of the year. If you know that you will not be around for a certain Sunday, please let Cindy Boehm-Patenaude know asap at dbcpiccolo@gmail.com so she can schedule accordingly. We are in need of Hosts and Psalm/Prayers readers. Please consider signing up for either or both of this positions. The more people who sign up, the less often you have to do it!
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UVIP 3rd Community Meeting Wednesday September 24, 1pm - 3pm Lebanon United Methodist Church, 18 School Street, Lebanon, NH
Please join us at the United Valley Interfaith Project's 3rd Community Meeting exploring options for seniors to remain in their homes longer and more safely. Invite others to join you -- and maybe offer them a ride! Nothing creates interest like YOUR personal invitation!
Topics to include information on 2 pilot programs: Support & Services at Home (SASH) in VT and Lebanon Interdisciplinary Geriatric Home Care Team (LIGHT) in NH
Transportation available to NH seniors: Upper Valley Senior Center buses, Call 603-448-4213 no later than Monday, September 22, 3:00 PM to request a ride.
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Holiday Bazaar (see Jill Devins)
Put November 8th on your calendar for our "Holiday Bazaar."
Who would be willing to co-chair and/or help with the plans for this important fund raiser? Please contact Jill Devins 802-291-6832 cell, 802-295-3646 home or 802-295-1355 office
Thank You - I Need your help.
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St.Paul's Caring Ministries meeting September 24th
St. Paul's Caring Ministries (Pastoral, Prayer, and Healing Team members) will be meeting on September 24 from 5:30 - 7:00 at the Parish House. Our focus will be prayer: how we pray, when we pray, the similarities and differences of our prayer lives. All members of each team are encouraged to come and as well as any interested church members. Please consider joining us just for our quarterly meeting and/or joining one of the St Paul's Caring Ministries (Intercession, Pastoral Care, Healing). If you have any questions, contact Diana Collins or Holly Hall.
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Volunteer opportunity (from Jennifer Fontaine at the Haven)
Stagecoach has been providing community transportation to Orange and northern Windsor counties since 1976. Their goal is to enhance transportation choices that promote economic development, energy conservations, mobility independence, and quality of life. Stagecoach is looking for volunteer drivers in the Upper Valley to provide transportation to community members in need.
The Haven is supporting this initiative as we recognize the vital need for transportation to those who use our services and all of our community neighbors. I hope you will share the attached brochure and information about the Volunteer Driver Program at Stagecoach with your congregations. If you have any questions, please contact Stagecoach directly at 802-728-3773.
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Knit and Purl Fellowship (from Holly Hall)
Group meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30. Oct. 6th, we will meet at the Parish House; Oct. 20th, we will meet at Janie Bell's home. Any questions, contact Holly.
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Prayer List
To make a prayer request, contact Holly Hall by phone, 802-295-9095 or by e mail, hchall50@gmail.com. If you would just like to have something added to (or removed from) the Prayers of the People list (printed in the weekly leaflet), please send email to announcements.spc@gmail.com.
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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
Saturday, September 20
Funeral Eucharist for Hayward Crewe at 1pm
Sunday, September 21
- Choir returns at 10am service
- Funeral planning workshop after church
Wednesday, September 24
UVIP Community Meeting, 1pm-3pm Lebanon United Methodist Church
Wednesday, September 24
Caring Ministries Meeting, 5:30-7
Saturday, September 27
Work Day
Saturday, October 4
2014 Parish Retreat at Camp Ohana, Fairlee, VT
Monday, October 6
Knit and Purl at 6:30 at Parish House
Saturday, October 18
Ministry Fair: “Discovering God in the Neighborhood” at St. Paul’s, WRJ
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
Saturday, November 8
Holiday Bazaar
Monday, November 17
Listen Community Dinner
Sunday, November 30
First Sunday of Advent