Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Sunday's readings and verger schedule
Serving on Sunday (Jan 18th)
Old Testament: Louise Pietsch Epistle: Patricia Horn Psalm and Prayers: Joyce Mechling
Greeter: Ev Sims Host: Tom McCleary Chalice: Kate Conner, Leslie Black
Announcer: Pete Lapre Counters: Carl Hanson, Jill Fischer
Sunday's readings 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
this week's announcements:
Resource Lists, click lines below:
Resource Contact List for whom to contact with questions or concerns.
Verger List has Sunday assignments through March.
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This Sunday's Coffee Hour "Potluck"
No one has signed up to take care of coffee hour this Sunday, Jan. 18. The coffee pot will be on but if you have something to share please bring it. A potluck coffee hour!
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Annual Meeting is Saturday
Our Annual Meeting is Saturday, January 24, 2015 starting at 5:30 with a "real" (what you bring is guided by the spirit) St. Paul's potluck. The business meeting will last from about 6:30 till about 7:30. Importantly, we will elect 3 Vestry members, 3 convention delegates and 3 alternates. So search your hearts if God, or a Vestry member, is calling you. At least two new Vestry members are needed, as Jon Chaffee is willing to stand. We will look at the 2015 budget, hear from the MDC, reflect on 2014 and share hopes for 2015. The Bishop intends to attend and we intend to have fun.
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Annual Reports Due - DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY
This year's Annual Report will do double duty as a history of 2014 and as an introductory guide for our new rector. Every group, gathering, and effort at St. Paul's belongs in the Annual Report. Reports can be brief as long as the essentials are covered. Paula Stevens has volunteered to put it all together for us and has set the submission deadline as Friday, January 16. Please email submissions to Paula at: paulajstevens @ aol.com
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A Thank You from Patti O'Shea
Dear St Paul's Family, Thank you so much for your very generous gift. I am honored being part of this beautiful, caring Christian family. During Christmas vacation we went to Virginia to visit our daughter.
As you know, I haven't been to the 10am service. I do miss seeing all of you. Since I am already down in this area all night with my health care job, it only makes sense especially in winter, to attend the 8 am service.
May Our Lord keep you well in this New Year 2015.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Faith Celebration 1/18
Please join the Dartmouth Community for the 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Faith Celebration on Sunday, January 18th, at 3pm in Rollins Chapel. Our preacher is Rev. Starsky Wilson, Co-Chair of the Ferguson Commission. Her sermon is entitled, "Selma to Ferguson: Why We Can't Wait." The service will also include offerings from Dartmouth's Gospel Choir and the World Music Percussion Ensemble.
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Knit and Purl Fellowship
On January 19th, we will meet at Janie Bell's home in Lebanon at 6:30. Anyone doing a craft is welcome.
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Prayer List
All prayers are welcome, confidential prayers or public prayers. To make a prayer request, please contact Holly, 802 295-9095 or hchall50 @ gmail.com
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North Country Chorus Madrigal Dinner
North Country Chorus's 34th annual Madrigal Dinner is Hello, Columbus!
Monroe (NH) Town Hall Fri 1/23 6:30 Sat 1/24 6:30 Sun 1/25 4:30
Tickets only by advance at Catamount Arts: online, by phone, or in person box office.
Visit northcountrychorus.org or claire.mead @ alumni.duke.edu or 603-989 5523.
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Listen Community Dinners
St Paul's dates in 2015: March 16th, May 11th, July 20th, August 10th, September 21st and November 16th.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, January 18th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Faith Celebration
Monday, January 19
Knit and Purl Fellowship at Janie Bell's home 6:30
Saturday, January 24
St. Paul's Annual Meeting, 5:30 potluck, 6:30 meeting
Wednesday, January 28
St. Paul's Caring Ministry Meeting
Monday, March 16
Hosting Listen Community Dinner