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And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this:
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Matthew 6:7-13
Give us this day our daily bread
I'm sure that most, if not all, of us have seen the embarrassing boldness of a little child asking for something they want. They walk into the situation with no sign that there is even a hint of shame or inappropriateness to what they are about to do, and just state bluntly whatever it is their little hearts are set on. For them they know that the big people are there to provide, and so with that as a foundation they live out there lives fully convinced that this will happen. There is nothing to small or big for those around them to provide, and so we see the little ones around us asking for the 8th cookie at coffee hour, a pony to put in their 4 foot by 8 foot backyard, or their father's boss for a raise for their dad.
Now last week we focused on the first part of the Lord's Prayer, and we talked about how our attention shouldn't be on the things we need, but instead on the One we are addressing. This is important because it is only when our prayers are grounded in the reality that we are in communication with our Father that we are truly praying and not engaged in magic. In this type of dialogue we are brought to a place were we have to trust in our Father, because it is not about us at all, but Him.
With that trust in place we make one beautiful request..... "Give us this day our daily bread." That's it. Our great prayer for God sustaining us is 7 words in English, and just covers this day, not 8 years into the future. It is a petition that not only demands a trust in God, but also creates an on going dependency on His DAILY provisions. We in a way become like the Israelites in the desert who have to just have faith that the next morning the ground would once again be covered with heaven's gifts.
My question then is what is your daily bread that you need? Is it actual food, a job, peace in your home and in your heart, healing, faith, or something you can't exactly pinpoint? In the end it doesn't exactly matter how big or small the need is, because, as Jesus so clearly says, God knows our needs and wants to provide. He wants us to trust in His infinite love, and come to His throne confident in the promises that we have the right to cry out "Abba Father." When we can do this God will lavishly give us what He has stored up for us in the heavenly places. We may not be rich, but we will be sustained, and we may feel like we are breaking, but He is preparing us to shine like a bonfire on a hilltop.
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WOMEN'S BREAKFAST SATURDAY JULY 22
The Women will have their breakfast at Eggberts
on Hwy. 20 (116th Street N) just East of QuikTrip
Saturday, July 22, at 8:30 am.
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NIGHT LIGHT DONATIONS NEEDED
We are collecting
feminine hygiene products and
lightly used men's clothing to give to Tulsa Night Light.
If you have items to donate, please bring them to church and give them to
Jay Ide for delivery.
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FR. CHRIS ON VACATION IN JULY
Fr. Chris will be on vacation during the month of July. Although he may be attending services on some Sundays, he will not have an official role.
Frank and Betty Christel will be editing the newsletter. If you have anything to submit, please contact them.
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Fr. Brad Van Deventer or Dn. Jean Wolfe.
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The ACSP Women's 8th Annual Retreat will be Saturday, October 28, 2017. Yvonne Mitchell a missionary with Reaching the World through Hammer and Sword will be our guest speaker. Invite friends, the more the merrier. Watch for more information.
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MEET NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR ERIC JOCHMANS
This Sunday
Eric J
ochmans, our new Minister of Music, will lead us in worship through song. He'll be accompanied by his wife Rebekah, a ballet teacher, and their two daughters Katelyn and Ella.
Eric grew up on his grandfather's farm in Claremore. While in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, he played with the 82nd Airborne Band as a singer, trombonist, pianist, & guitarist.
Eric's musical career led him to Nashville for eight years where he performed and wrote songs for bands, albums, and movies. After living in different countries including Panama and Chile,
Eric and his family returned to Claremore to be close to their families.
Come welcome
Eric,
Rebekah,
Katelyn, and
Ella to Saint Paul's!
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TWO SERVICE SCHEDULE - OWASSO
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July 16, 2017
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Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
K. & J. Skelton |
| First Lesson |
B. Christel |
| Second Lesson |
T. Spears |
| Chalice |
R. Anich |
| Prayers |
K. Crutchley |
| Acolyte |
T. Spears |
| Oblationers |
L. White/M. Anich |
| Greeter |
S. Parker |
| Refreshments |
J. Drummond/C. Ide |
| Friday Devotional |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Prayer Team |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Children's Ministry |
Fr. B. Van Deventer/T. Hickey |
| A/V Crew |
J. Skelton |
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July 23, 2017
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Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
M. McLean |
| First Lesson |
M. Anich |
| Second Lesson |
B. Scott |
| Chalice |
J. Ide |
| Prayers |
K. Black |
| Acolyte |
R. VanDeventer |
| Oblationers |
T. Spears/K. Crutchley |
| Greeter |
C. Sword |
| Refreshments |
J. Lombardi/M. Martin |
| Friday Devotional |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Prayer Team |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Children's Ministry |
Fr. B. Van Deventer/T. Hickey |
| A/V Crew |
L. White |
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TWO SERVICE SCHEDULE - BARTLESVILLE
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July 16, 2017
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Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
J. Chamberlain |
| Lay Reader |
T. Chamberlain
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| Chalice |
D. Gallery
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| Prayers of the People |
R. Smith |
| Oblationer |
R. Smith |
| Bread |
J. Gallery |
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July 23, 2017
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Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
B. Garrison |
| Lay Reader |
M. Boone
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| Chalice |
D. Boone
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| Prayers of the People |
M. Boone |
| Oblationer |
D. Boone |
| Bread |
J. Gallery |
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IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS REMINDER
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ACSP Women's Retreat will be held Saturday, October 28. More information to come.
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"Pennies From Heaven" Building Fund Project
: Call
Betty Scott
if you have large quantities of aluminum cans to recycle and she will gladly pick them up. Please bring smaller quantities of cans to the church so she can collect them there.
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| Our Mission Statement Is: "REACH, TEACH, PREACH JESUS!" Approved by the vestry of the Anglican Church of Saint Paul on August 23, 2007 |
| Our Vision Statement Is: The Anglican Church of Saint Paul will become a church united in love, growing spiritually through small groups of individuals studying God's Holy Word, praying for one another and the blessing of the church, and working towards the goal that the Lord's "salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." (Isaiah 49:6) Approved by the vestry of the Anglican Church of Saint Paul on February 17, 2011 |
| Our Core Values The following scriptures summarize our church's Core Values: OUR PRIORITY - First of all, seek God. "... seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33) OUR DIRECTION - Come out of the wilderness to the LORD and beckon others to join us. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) OUR PURPOSE - Be healed and become a place of healing and peace. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27) OUR REMINDER - In all things, it is the LORD who gets the glory. "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty." (Zechariah 4:6) OUR REWARD - Keep our eyes upon the prize. "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it." (Revelation 2:17) Approved by the Anglican Church of Saint Paul Vestry on August 23, 2012 |
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