Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Serving on Sunday (Aug 23rd):
* Greeter: Ev S * Host: Davis* Readers: Katy C, Kate C
* Psalm & Prayers: Bev B * Chalice: Kate C, Karen S, Leslie B
* Announcements: Rachel M * Counters: Cindy D, Kathy D
Sunday's readings: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11),22-30,41-43 Ephesians 6:10-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Verger List has Sunday assignments through September.
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Summer Sunday Schedule: one service at 9 A.M.
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Scott’s Schedule:
Monday, August 24: Office Hours 9-12
Wednesday, August 26: Office Hours 9-12
Friday, August 28: Sabbath Day
Saturday, August 30: Sabbath Day
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St Paul's 25cent Clothing Sale
On August 22nd from 9am - 12 pm, St Paul's will be holding a special clothing sale in the Parish House where all items are 25cents. This will make clothing purchases affordable to all.
Please set aside any items for the sale to be brought to the Parish Hall the week before the sale. Young children's clothing would be most welcome to help families get outfitted for the 'coming' school year. thank you, Marge
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Children’s Chapel Program
Sunday August 23rd there will be a Children’s Chapel program during the liturgy of the word portion of the 9am worship service. We will meet in the Parish HALL before church and join the congregation at the passing of the peace.
There will be singing, a reflection on the gospel for that Sunday, and an activity.
All ages of children are welcome.
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Welcome Back Sunday!
Sunday, September 13 is Welcome Back Sunday – We will return to two worship opportunities at 8 and 10. At both the 8 and the 10 we will have a backpack and ‘anything you need to make it through the week’ blessing. We will also commission our Sunday School children and teachers for another year. At 9 AM that morning we will share breakfast together.
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Knit and Purl Fellowship
The Knit and Purl Fellowship welcomes men, children and woman who have a hand craft they enjoy or who would like to learn a hand craft. Beginning September 7th, we will be meeting at the St. Paul's Church Parish House 6:30 PM. We meet the 1st and 3rd week of the month.
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Alleluia Golf Tournament Sept 12th
Now is the time to be putting together one or more foursomes for participation in the annual Alleluia Golf Tournament at Basin Harbor Resort just outside of Vergennes. The Diocese of Vermont website has Registration forms. We've had a team each year and represented St. Paul's very well. Let's keep it up.
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Thank you from Northwoods
A big thank you to St Paul's for making it possible for me to deliver 16 games both new and gently used to Northwoods. The children who helped unload my car couldn't wait to open them and start playing! We were able to purchase almost the entire wish list and contribute other games and puzzles to the program thanks to your generosity! Kylie Edwards, the director of the program, was so appreciative and wanted me to express that to everyone! Thanks for responding so quickly to the request, I know the children are going to enjoy playing their new games.
Barb Coulter
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Listen Community Dinner
We thank each and everyone who helped at the August community dinner. There was not a drop left behind!
Our fifth dinner of 2015 will be September 21st. We will prepare food to feed 100-110 servings. The menu is chicken vegetable casserole for main course and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. We also want four to five people helping in the kitchen from 3:00 or 3:30 to 6PM. If you need to leave by 5:30, not a problem. A sign-up sheet will be on Parish Hall bulletin.
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Holiday Bazaar
Please mark your calendars! November 14th will be our "Holiday Bazaar". I will be checking in with you as to what part you will play.
Thank you, Jill Devins 802-291-6832 or jdevinsvt@gmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Aug 22nd
St Paul's 25cent Clothing Sale
Sunday, Aug 23rd
Children’s Chapel Program
Monday, Sep 7th
Knit and Purl Fellowship
Saturday, Sep 12th
Alleluia Golf Tournament
Monday, Sep 21st
Listen Community Dinner
Sunday, Sep 27th
All Parish Retreat
Sunday, October 25th
4th Annual Micah Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 14th
Holiday Bazaar