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Sing to him, sing praises to him;
tell of all his wondrous works!
1 Chronicles 16:9
 Several years ago, I was visiting at the home of Gene and Carolyn Sword. Gene, knowing that I appreciated guitars, pulled out a case with a dilapidated Gretsch guitar inside. It was in pieces.The paint had been sanded off, the neck and the body were separated and the hardware was stored in plastic bags. What had once been a beautiful musical instrument, was now a nearly worthless pile of wood. It had been neglected, abused and it's, once wonderful, harmonic tone silenced.
Gene told me that it had been purchased at a pawn shop and that it had been a practice instrument for the famous guitarist Chet Atkins. Gene's brother bought it for him and Gene had hoped to, one day, restore it.
That old Gretsch was, in many ways, like us. Once we possessed a playful, child-like voice that giggled, laughed and sang at the sheer joy of life. However, over time, we were worn down by sin, circumstances and the abrasive ways of the world. Our voice became quiet and our song was eventually muted.
Not long before Gene's death, he asked me if I could find someone who would buy and restore his beloved guitar. Eventually, I found Huw, an English writer and Master Luthier.
In a series of magazine articles, Huw describes how he took Gene's old Gretsch and reduced it to even smaller parts. With painstaking attention to detail, Huw examined and restored every element of the guitar until the masterpiece was revealed.
I mentioned before that, like the Gretsch, our voices have been quieted and eventually muted. But there was also still hope for us. There is a Master Healer who can restore us. We must be willing to place our lives in His hands and allow Him to heal the damage done to us. We must be patient with Him as He re-envisions us for His glory. But as He works, we will slowly see ourselves made new. Our voice will be restored. We will sing again. Yes, sing praises to Him and tell of all His wonderful works.
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LISTEN TO SUNDAY'S SERMON
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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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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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TWO SERVICE SCHEDULE - OWASSO
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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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June 25, 2017
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Third Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
D. Spears |
| First Lesson |
R.B. Roberts |
| Second Lesson |
J. Waters |
| Chalice |
K. Black |
| Prayers |
K. Crutchley |
| Acolyte |
R. Van Deventer |
| Oblationers |
S. Parker/J. Skelton |
| Greeter |
C. Sword |
| Refreshments |
R. Anich/M. Black |
| Friday Devotional |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Prayer Team |
SUMMER BREAK |
| Children's Ministry |
Fr. B. Van Deventer/T. Hickey |
| A/V Crew |
F. Christel |
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TWO SERVICE SCHEDULE - BARTLESVILLE
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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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June 25, 2017
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Third Sunday After Pentecost
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| Altar Guild |
B. Garrison |
| Lay Reader |
K. Smith
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| Chalice |
T. Chamberlain
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| Prayers of the People |
T. Chamberlain |
| Oblationer |
K. Smith |
| 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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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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