Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. - James 4:7
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.
Serving on Sunday (Sep 20th):
* Greeter: Holly H * Host: Roy B * Readers: David D, Cindy C
* Psalm & Prayers: Karen S * Chalice: Leslie B, Pam H
* Announcements: Jon C * Counters: Harry K, Karen S
Sunday's readings: Proverbs 31:10-31 James 3:13-4:3,7-8a
Verger List has Sunday assignments through September.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Scott’s Schedule:
Monday, September 21 – Office Hours 9-12
Tuesday, September 22: Office Hours 9-12
Thursday, September 24: Sabbath Day
Friday, September 25: Sabbath Day
Saturday, September 26: Commission on Ministry meeting
Do you like to read? How about getting to know your St. Paul’s family a little better? I am putting together the new Verger schedule that will go from October through the end of December. We are always looking for people to read the lessons and/or the Psalm/Prayers of the People. We also welcome more greeters and hosts. If interested, please let me know so I can add you to the schedule. For those already doing these various ministries, thank you! Please let Cindy Boehm-Patenaude know if you know of any dates you will not be in church, especially around the holidays, at dbcpiccolo@gmail.com. Thank you!
Come learn songs for the Retreat!
Stuart will teach songs for the upcoming Retreat, accompanying on the guitar. We will meet in the Parish House after church this Sunday, Sept. 20th. All are welcome to join the fun.
Celebration of New Ministry – Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 16, we will welcome the Rt. Rev. Thomas C. Ely, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Vermont, clergy from around the diocese, as well area clergy and community members as we celebrate our new ministry together as the Parish of St. Paul’s. This is a fun, festive evening of wonderful liturgy and fellowship. Don’t miss it!
St. Paul's Fun Google Group –We have a google group that gives parishioners a way to invite others to come together for a fun activity. For example, if there's a movie that you'd like to see, a hike you'd like to go on, or any kind of fun event you would like company to, this is the place to put out the word. These activities build our connection with one another and strengthen our community! Email Jill Fischer at jill@positivecouples.com to be added to this list.
Office Volunteers needed – Can you spare 30-45 minutes a couple of times a month? We are looking for sorters, folders and assemblers for Sunday’s Bulletins. For more information please speak to Scott.
Altar Guild Meeting –Sept 20th The Altar Guild will meet at 11:30 am in the Sanctuary. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Altar Guild or joining us in this quiet ministry is invited to join us.
Listen Community Dinner – Thank you to those who signed up to prepare foods for Listen Dinner September 21st. We have 4 volunteers signed up to help in the kitchen and we need 1 more person to sign up, a minimum of five. More helpers are welcome to join us as well. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Holly.
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)
Ongoing Reminders:
Discretionary Fund Reminder – First Sunday of every month. Please be as generous as possible.
Laying on of Hands – On the first Sunday of every month those wishing to receive laying on our hands are invited to gather at the Baptismal Font (just as you entered the church) immediately after you have received communion.
Brookside Nursing Home Church Services – Please join us! - On the second Sunday of each month (September through June) St. Paul's Church leads a worship service of music, scripture and Holy Communion at Brookside Nursing Home from 2-2:30 PM. If you would like to join Scott, Cindy and Holly for this important ministry or if you have questions about this service, please contact Holly.
Knit and Purl Fellowship - he Knit and Purl Fellowship welcomes men, children and woman who have a handcraft they enjoy or who would like to learn a handcraft. Beginning September 7th, we will be meeting at the St. Paul's Parish House 6:30 PM. We meet the 1st and 3rd week of the month. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, Sep 20th
Altar Guild Meeting
Monday, Sep 21st
Knit and Purl Fellowship
Monday, Sep 21st
Listen Community Dinner
Sunday, Sep 27th
All Parish Retreat
Friday, Oct 16th
Celebration of New Ministry
Sunday, Oct 18th
United Thank Offering Ingathering
Sunday, October 25th
4th Annual Micah Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 14th
Holiday Bazaar