E-Messenger April 23, 2020
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This Sunday we will read together the story of the disciples' encounter with Christ on the road to Emmaus. Like in last week's gospels, the disciples were scared, probably "puffy-eyed," to use a term from Caitlyn's sermon. They were stressed, and, in this case, they were stressed and on a walk.
The road to Emmaus would not have been a difficult journey. These were a people who walked everywhere. Historians believe the trip was only about seven miles long, and while the road would have had rocky parts, the trip would have been mostly a gradual downhill. The walk for the disciples would have been easy enough for them to get lost in conversation. Much like some of the walks Denise and I have taken in recent weeks. Walks where fears, hopes, dreams, uncertainty and longing have all been discussed.
It is in this walk that Jesus shows up. Jesus shows up and lets the disciples know that everything is going to be okay. That "all will be well." With the governor's announcement that schools will be closed for the year, with economic uncertainty facing us, with fear, loss, and mixed emotions flooding us, Jesus' words now are more important than ever. Words like "peace be with you," words like "all shall be well."
As you walk this week, as you sit outside or work in your garden, as you travel to work or home, I encourage you to think of the journey to Emmaus, Jesus met the disciples back then, and I believe he will meet us now. "Peace be with you" and "All shall be well" will be his greetings, prayers, and promises to us all. I encourage you during this time to lean into Jesus and His love.
In Christ,
Mitch+
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Join us for church this Sunday via Facebook Live and Zoom
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(April 26)
. Plan to add your prayer requests during the prayers.
Click
HERE
for the readings.
Click
HERE
for the Book of Common Prayer.
Click
HERE
for the Order of Service.
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Then join us after church for a Zoom coffee hour!
This is a great way to catch up with one another. You will need Zoom on your device to join. If you do not have Zoom, when you click
HERE
, you'll be invited to download Zoom and join the meeting.
Once you are in Zoom, you will need the following to join the meeting:
Meeting ID:
924 4926 0578
Password:
onthepoint
If you want to join by dialing in,
call
253.215.8782
Meeting ID:
924 4926 0578
Password:
236317
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Learn more about this week's Gospel for kids and parents by
clicking on the picture or
HERE.
More about the story
HERE.
Craft this Sunday:
Activities for the 50 days of Easter
HERE.
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Are your parenting skills overwhelmed?
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The Triple P Parenting program offers excellent resources for parents at all times, but maybe, especially, now.
Click
HERE for information about parenting amid COVID-19 and more.
The Triple P site has some free resources, there are also resources that need to be purchased. If any parents would like to buy the package, but the cost is too much for you at this time, please contact either
Courtney Baker
or
Susan Prinz
.
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All
9th-12th graders
, Breakfast Zoom resumes at
8:15 a.m. Friday
. Pour your juice and a bowl of cereal and log in to be with us.
And new this week!
Our
middle school youth
are invited to Zoom Lunch at
12:30 p.m. Friday.
Fix a sandwich and log in to have lunch together. Can't wait to see you!
To join either group, click
HERE
.
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Below you'll find all of the information you need to log on to our Tuesday Morning Bible Study, which begins at
7:30 a.m. every Tuesday.
The video call is protected by a password to keep us safe. You can obtain that password by clicking
HERE
.
After clicking in, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Lectio Divina with Susan
During the Easter season (through May 19), the Rev. Susan Prinz will be offering a Lectio Divina (Holy Reading) class via Zoom.
This ancient practice of reading the Bible for God's guiding will
take place on these Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m.
To print out the Gospel that will be used, go to
www.lectionarypage.net
and click on the upcoming Sunday's date.
You may join any week. Click
HERE to receive instructions for logging in
.
You will then receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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So many ways to enjoy
Forward Day by Day
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The newest copies of Forward Day by Day are available in the office. If you will email
Clayton King
or call and leave him a message (803.787.0392), he will mail you a copy.
BUT DID YOU KNOW
that you can also access the Day by Day podcast on your phone? The daily readings right there every day. Free of charge. You don't even have to get out of bed to listen! Click
HERE
to learn how to get the app for your phone.
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Thank you for your letters!
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I just dropped off 16 cards (and an EXCELLENT drawing of Phineas & Ferb en Français!) for our friends in Stewart Immigration Detention Center. They’re on their way to El Refugio right now where they’ll be forwarded on to those they know need the encouragement the most. Thank you all so much for writing these notes of comfort. They know we are St. Martin’s by our love, and
I know many souls will be excited to receive these!
— Deacon Caitlyn
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Volunteeer to deliver meals to school children
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The United Way of South Carolina and the S.C. Department of Education are asking for volunteers to help school food authorities prepare and distribute meals to children across the state.
If you are over the age of 21,
would like to volunteer in a school district, and have NOT experienced any symptoms of illness in the past 14 days, please register at
www.VolunteerSC.org
under the ongoing need entitled "Statewide - School Meal Preparation and Distribution.”
After registering,
a confirmation email will be sent, and, if needed, a representative will contact you regarding scheduling.
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April 26
Luke Petit
April 27
Bosie McElveen
Vica Pruett
Harry Swagart
Hayden Tomlin
Jessica Yarborough
April 28
Grace Allen
Cissy Grabowski
Ann Frances Truluck
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April 29
Dick Chappell
May 1
Wendy Dougall
Chuck Kirby
Sally Mullen
May 2
Jamie Mayson
Tiffany Munro
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Follow St. Martin's on
Facebook
(St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church) throughout the week for parish news!
LIKE
the page for us, and
SHARE
posts with friends and family! This Sunday's service will be
LIVESTREAMED
.
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Follow St. Martin's on Instagram at
@smifsc, where we post:
- The 3-Word Gospel on Tuesdays.
- Compline from Home each evening, Monday through Friday. This week's featured artist is parishioner Debbie King.
- And other fun posts!
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Thank you for your gifts . . .
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To make
your pledge via online giving
, click
HERE.
To make
a financial gift to St. Martin's online
, click
HERE
.
To make your
Capital Campaign pledge online
, click
HERE
.
To make
a gift to the Capital Campaign
, click
HERE
.
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5220 Clemson Avenue
Columbia, SC 29206
803.787.0392 | www.stmartinsinthefields.com
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