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HOLY EUCHARIST

August 18, 2024 7:00 & 9:00 am

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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UPCOMING SERVICES

August 25 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 1 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 8 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 15 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Find scripture readings for upcoming Sundays and learn about the liturgical seasons in the Episcopal Church here.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO

Kim & Dave Lambrecht for cleaning the church and providing flowers this week.

Kim Lambrecht for serving as lay reader last week.

St. Augustine's members who pray for others each week. 

The many members of St. Augustine's and the community who help sort donations and operate the Thrift Shop.

CARING FOR EACH OTHER

ST. AUGUSTINE'S PRAYER CHAIN

Please pray for healing, guidance, strength, peace of mind, and comfort for: all who are affected by the Israel/Hamas war and wars around the world; Brian Foley, Neil Apana; Carol Dicus; Shari Pricilla; Mark, Ashton & Hunter Millet & baby; Rico Bowman; Derek Higa; Katie Buehner; Susan Acacio; Jeannette Hensel; Sabrina Lee; Rachel Lancaster; Erin Manuel; the people of Maui and the Church of the Holy Innocents; Arcadio & Filomena Badua; Lisa Andrews; Guy Kaoo; Becky & Ludwig Simmet; Reni Aʻi aʻi Bello; Kaikoa-Aina Brown; Annecita Tamayo; Marlene Ching; and Lynn Dicus.

PRAYER CHAIN VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer to be part of St. Augustine's prayer chain! Contact Patsy Ching or Vicar Jennifer if you would like to:

• Pray for those who have requested prayers
• Be part of the phone tree that helps us know about prayer requests or emergencies

REQUEST PRAYERS

If you or someone you know would like to be added to our prayer list, please email Patsy Ching or Vicar Jennifer. You can request prayers for yourself, your 'ohana, or anyone in our community or beyond. 

During our Sunday services, you can write prayer requests on a piece of paper. Prayers will be read aloud or silently (per your request) during the Prayers of the People.

ONLINE FORM

You can also send us prayer requests through our online form.

Mahalo for your care and prayers!

SUNDAY SCHOOL - For children ages 3-10, every Sunday morning at 9:00 am with Youth Director Kathy Matsuda.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR - Every Sunday after our 9:00 am service. We gather to enjoy conversation, coffee, and treats in Walker Hall. Please bring some savory or sweet treats to share if you like! Mahalo to all who have been providing delicious food and to Jeannette Hensel for bringing coffee.

CHOIR - Join us Wednesdays at 5:00 pm to sing through the hymns for the following Sunday. All are welcome! 

UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS

Sunday August 18

• Keiki Sunday - All keiki are invited to attend our special monthly children’s service featuring an interactive Godly Play story during the sermon.
• Bishop’s Committee Meeting - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Monthly meeting of St. Augustine’s Bishop’s Committee. All members are invited to attend to learn about the church’s upcoming programs, opportunities, and finances.

Saturday September 28 - Annual Bazaar - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Here are some ways to help. Please ask Kathy Matsuda if you have any questions!

• PLANTS: Please start planting and preparing your plants for sale. Please let Kim & Dave or Michelle know what you are donating. Garden supplies and decorations are great also.
• FOOD: Food Signup list is in Walker Hall. Please write what you can contribute. We are also looking for donations to make spam musubi the morning of bazaar. Donations are also welcome to supply ingredients for our cooks.
• SILENT AUCTION: Letters requesting silent auction donations are available for distribution. Please sign up in Walker Hall and deliver/send letter(s). Then follow up by picking up the donated item and giving it to Kathy M. 
• BOUTIQUE: We are also looking for high-quality items for boutique & silent auction.  
• FLOWERS: Looking for donations of flowers and greens. Naly Nakamura will make flower arrangements to sell on the day of bazaar. You may also donate money for her to purchase flowers. 

ST. AUGUSTINE'S NEWS

LITTLE FREE PANTRY DONATION THANK YOU

Mahalo everyone who donated food to the Kohala Little Free Pantry collection last Sunday. Families and individuals in need depend on the food donated to the pantry to make ends meet. Mahalo to Deacon Lani and Libby Leonard for keeping our pantry stocked and tracking the donated food.

WONDERING WHAT TO DONATE?

Sometimes it's hard to know what to donate and what to take to the dump. Here's a quick run down of what we do accept at the Thrift Store. Please share this with your friends and neighbors!

YES TO:

• Clothing or shoes in good condition. No stains or holes.
• Household items in good condition. Worn out pans and pots can't be resold.
• Nice linens, pillows, towels. Please no sheets/towels with stains, mold, bugs, etc.
• Small lamps, small electronics in good working condition.

NO TO:

• Anything with mold, bugs or stains
• Large furniture or construction materials
• Broken things
• Printers, Computers, DVD/VHS players, Televisions
• Infant Car Seats
• Trash

Thank you for sharing the word! This greatly helps the volunteer sorting teams.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Thrift Shop, please contact John Sakai, or Kathy Webb at admin@staugustineskohala.com. Please share this information with members of our North Kohala community!

MAHALO TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS! We could not run our Thrift Shop without you.

NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I

Stay up to date with our brothers and sisters across the diocese! The latest issue of the Hawaiian Church Chronicle (August 8, 2024) features St. Peter's receiving names for Priest-in-Charge/Rector, Camp 2024 Draws to a close; plus lots coming up! 

If you have information to share, please let us know! This is a space to help us stay in touch in a variety of ways, such as news, offers of assistance, or garden bounty (fruits, veggies) you would like to share. Please email Vicar Jennifer or Kathy Webb: VicarJennifer@staugustineskohala.com or admin@staugustineskohala.com Submissions due by Thursday morning for Friday's newsletter.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & INFO

• View Bishop Fitzpatrick's Monday message & Wednesday lesson.

• Listen to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's podcasts on "The Way of Love."

• Read Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's message "Habits of Grace."

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