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So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10
As I was rereading Paul's letter to the Galatians, I wondered, "why would Paul say 'especially to those who are of the household of faith'"? He just said to do good to everyone, why emphasize the church?
- You have to start somewhere: For some people, especially those who were new to the church, doing good was opposite of what the world taught. The world emphasized doing good for those who could return the blessing. Do good for those you love or who can help you later, but the early church was full of the poor and outcast. The church was the perfect place to not only do good, but, also, to learn how to love unconditionally.
- Family first: It is a natural thing to do good for members of our family. We don't necessarily have to like family in order to help family, but Paul's point was to remind the church that we are family.
- Some are harder to love than others: The church is full of personalities. Some people rub us the wrong way. If we can love people whom we know well, and dislike, but do good for them out of the love of Jesus, then our ability to love anyone is increased.
- Begin with the person in front of you: Mother Theresa taught that a person can become overwhelmed by the massive need of the world. The best plan is to take care of the person right in front of you. As we live together in unity in worship, we become aware of needs that might be hidden in the world, but are revealed in the intimacy of our community.
- Fish for people: When outsiders view the church, if it looks no different than the world, then why would anyone want to inquire about our faith? A healthy, vibrant church filled with people doing good for one another is like bait. Others see your good works and become hooked on Jesus.
- Unfulfilled needs inside the church are distractions: We are less likely to do good outside of the church if we can't fulfill our needs inside the church. By helping everyone inside the church first, the local body becomes thankful and powerful. We are bonded together in Christ and desire more places to go and do good. We are driven by our deep-seated need to love and perform good deeds in Jesus' Name.
It is important to do good for everyone. Good works, combined with the proclamation of the Gospel, saves souls. But don't forget to do good to the person in front of you, even if it is a member of
our church or another
church believer, your love and thoughtfulness can change lives.
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VAN DEVENTERS TO HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The annual Summer Ice Cream Social will be hosted at
Fr. Brad and
Melissa Van Deventer's back yard in July.
The
Van Deventers always have a variety of ice creams and toppings, including
Fr. Brad's very own exotic hot pepper ice cream.
The party will begin Tuesday, July 4 at 6:30 pm and will conclude in time for everyone to go and view fireworks. Bring a lawn chair and sun screen.
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WOMEN'S & MEN'S BREAKFAST SCHEDULED
The Women of the church will have their breakfast on Saturday, June 24 at 8:30 am at Eggberts
on Hwy. 20 (116th Street N) just East of QuikTrip.
The Men will have their breakfast at Eggberts on Saturday, July 1 at 8:00 am.
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From Deacon Jean: Everything about the service on Pentecost Sunday was a huge blessing.
Fr. Brad's sermon was powerful. To see and learn of various healings was wonderful. The presence of the Holy Spirit was great. Seeing the excitement of the children at the white elephant bingo was much fun. It all added up to a very blessed day! The Wednesday night prayer times have also been a blessing.
From Fr. Chris: Pentecost was wonderful! Even though both of my hearing aids were on the fritz, I could tell the singing and responses were full.
Fr. Brad did a great job of preaching and I was very blessed by the day. Our catered lunch (thank you
Betty Christel) was delicious and we were prepared for a disastrous spill with tarps on the floor (thanks
Frank Christel)
It was fun hearing Jay Ide call bingo and watching everyone pick out white elephant prizes. Finally, thanks to Mike Martin, Larry White, Keven and Gabriel Crutchley, Frank and Betty, Kim and Frank Gaither and others for helping with the final clean up. It was a very good day!
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TWO SERVICE SCHEDULE - OWASSO
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June 11, 2017
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Trinity Sunday
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| Altar Guild |
J. & K. Skelton |
| First Lesson |
N. Wolfe |
| Second Lesson |
B. Scott |
| Chalice |
J. Lombardi |
| Prayers |
M. McLean |
| Acolyte |
B. Scott |
| Oblationers |
J. Ide/J. Lombardi |
| Greeter |
J. Ide |
| Refreshments |
C. Sword/M. Van Deventer |
| 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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June 18, 2017
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Second Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
M. McLean |
| First Lesson |
J. Skelton |
| Second Lesson |
D. Roberts |
| Chalice |
J. Ide |
| Prayers |
B. Christel |
| Acolyte |
T. Spears |
| Oblationers |
M. Martin/M. McLean |
| Greeter |
S. Parker |
| Refreshments |
J. Waters/L. White
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| Friday Devotional |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Prayer Team |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Children's Ministry |
Fr. B. Van Deventer/T. Hickey |
| A/V Crew |
K. Black |
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TWO SERVICE SCHEDULE - BARTLESVILLE
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June 11, 2017
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Trinity Sunday
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| Altar Guild |
B. Garrison |
| 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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June 18, 2017
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Second Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
J. Chamberlain |
| Lay Reader |
M. Boone
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| Chalice |
D. Boone
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| Prayers of the People |
M. Boone
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| Oblationer |
D. Boone
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| Bread |
J. Gallery |
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IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS REMINDER
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Ice Cream Social
will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at the
Van Deventer's home beginning at 6:30 pm. Bring a folding chair for each member of your party.
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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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