O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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: Bev Barton Epistle: Doug Jenisch Psalm and Prayers: Elizabeth Higgins
Host: Davis Chalice: Pam Hanson and Joan Lawrence-Studebaker Announcer: Pete Lapre
Counters: Karen Smith and Kate Conner Greeter: Tom McLeary
Here are this week's announcements:
"Finding God in the Dirt" this Saturday, Sept. 27th
This Saturday, September 27, 2014 is "Finding God in the Dirt" day at St. Paul's.
Starting at 9 am there will be GARDENING: Pruning hedges, weeding, dividing perennials
(and potting some for sale) and some bulb planting. Even if you don't consider yourself an experienced gardener there are tasks and fellowship you can join. If you have favorite tools you can bring them, but there will be tools on hand tool.
Ann Jenisch will be there from 9-3 and you can plug in any time. And there will be SETTING OF GRANITE CURBING: taking out the rotted wood border along the parking lot and setting pieces of donated granite that have been sitting on the pavement. Jon Chaffee hopes to finish this between 9 and noon. Digging a trench, rolling in the rock, propping it in place and literally pounding sand underneath; pry bars and no heavy lifting. All you need to bring is gloves.
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Holiday Bazaar (see Jill Devins) November 8th
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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Listen Community Dinner - November 17th. (from Holly Hall)
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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St.Paul's Caring Ministries
St. Paul's Caring Ministry includes participants in Healing, Prayer, and Pastoral Care. We meet four times a year. Our second meeting was held last Wed., September 24th, and our next meeting will be January 28th. All members of these ministry's are welcome as well as any interested church members.
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Knit and Purl Fellowship (from Holly Hall)
The Knit and Purl Fellowship meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30.
Our next gathering will be Oct. 6th and will meet at the Parish House; Oct 20th group will meet at Janie Bell's home. Any one who does any kind of stitchery is welcome.
If you have questions, contact Holly, 295-9095
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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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Prayer List
To make a prayer request, contact Holly Hall by phone, 802-295-9095.
To have something added or removed from the Prayers of the People list in our Sunday bulletin, send an 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 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