Pledges and Special gifts continue to come in at a good rate, but let's wrap up the campaign by Thanksgiving!. We are awaiting 129 renewals. Help us make prudent budget decisions by making your Pledge today.
The numbers so far:
179 Pledges totaling $540,814.
92 Special Gifts totaling $54,040.
We are so grateful for your support of this church we love!
Chris and Sue, Co-Chairs
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO VESTRY |
If you are interested in serving on the vestry the deadline for applications is December 7th 2020. Completed Applications should be emailed or sent directly to Debby Jansma at the church office. Her contact information is on the application.
Applications are available by clicking here or contact Debby. The application outlines eligibility, desirable qualities in candidates and expectations of vestry members.
Vestry members are the legal representatives of the parish. They are charged with specific responsibilities by the canons of The Episcopal Church and function in ways that are similar to the boards of nonprofit organizations in the community. The vestry follows The Bylaws of St. Margaret’s, and The Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of San Diego. It prayerfully shares responsibility for parish leadership with the rector, under the guidance of the bishop. In concert with the rector the vestry is responsible for sound stewardship of finances, management of property and human resources. Vestry members have a role in helping discern where God is calling St. Margaret’s. Members serve as liaisons to every aspect of program, worship and outreach at
St. Margaret’s and work to ensure good communication which contributes to heathy, spiritually sound, governance. A commitment to individual spiritual growth and ministering to the needs of others is essential.
There are four seats with three-year terms and one with a one-year term to the filled by vote of the Members of the parish at the St. Margaret’s Annual Meeting on Sunday February 7th at 1 p.m. Details on the Annual Meeting will follow.
If you have questions or would like to discuss vestry nominations further feel free to contact any member of the Nominating Committee.
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Diocesan Convention Coffee Hour this Sunday |
Please join us for Coffee Hour this Sunday, November 15 at 11 a.m. to hear about the exciting things coming from our diocese. Thanks to all who represented St. Margaret’s last weekend. Our lay delegates were Karla Lewis, Bob Leo, MaryAnn Ekman, John Ochoa, and Chris Davidson, and our clergy delegates, Andrew Butler, Deb Seles, Cherry Remboldt, and Susan Green. Also thanks to Chet Hecht who participated with our youth, including Isabel Arteche, Lindsay Vatter, and Antonia Padgett.
The new Diocese of San Diego Strategic Plan can be viewed HERE.
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Need Prayer?
Let us pray for you!
Prayer Team Ministry Continues
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If you would like someone to pray with you and for any reason or concern, please contact Debby Jansma at [email protected] to be placed on the prayer list. For Pastoral Care, please contact The Rev. Patricia Horkey at [email protected].
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Sunday Eucharist on the Labyrinth! |
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We are continuing in-person worship on the labyrinth. All attendees must reserve their seats by clicking on the links below. If you have trouble with the online ticketing contact Debby Jansma at [email protected]. If you reserve and then find you cannot attend please let Debby know so someone else can attend. Seating for services is limited to 50 people and once these services are fully subscribed we will add additional services in the future. Please make your reservation and familiarize yourself with the safety protocols at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/31513050951
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The Meditation Lab -
one more chance left for this session
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Thursday, November 19 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
This series will incorporate a short pre-meditation presentation on the range of pandemic-related changes in the brain, mood and memory along with simple ways we can continue to build our resilience. All are welcome to join.
Zoom meeting link:
Meeting ID: 952 2677 2747
Passcode: 220699
Kathleen Dale, LMFT
Director of the Counseling Center - (760) 861-5545
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Noonday Prayer Service - via Zoom |
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Noonday Prayer Service will continue through Thanksgiving. Join us for this short service of prayer and meditation virtually by clicking on this link here or use this information: Meeting ID: 985 1092 3807; Passcode: 661375.
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Additional On-Line Worship Opportunities for November |
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November 8 - Compline
November 11 - Evening Prayer
November 15 - Compline
November 18 - Morning Prayer
November 22 - Compline
November 25 - Evening Prayer
November 29 - Compline
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We Have a New Online Giving Service! |
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We have collaborated with a new provider that is supported by our accounting software. This new provider is Abundant. If you used EasyTithe in the past, this will look very similar. The link is established on our website at www.stmargarets.org. All you need to do is click the green “Donate Now” button and follow the instructions. Or you can go directly to Abundant at https://abundant.co/stmargaretschurchpd and follow the instructions.
Plus, you now have the ability to donate to St. Margaret’s simply by texting! To do it, simply text STMPD to 73256.
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Children's (and the Young-At-Heart!) Worship Resources |
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We have begun an additional offering for the young and the young-at-heart. Check out the youth or children’s worship section on our website for a variety of fun, educational stories and activities designed to help our children to learn about God and our Episcopal faith.
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Neighbors-4-Neighbors (N4N) |
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The N4N program assists our neighbors in need with food, clothing and other basic life necessities. Before COVID-19, we were helping approximately 400 families per week. Then, overnight, we needed to reinvent how to continue to help in a safe manner. The first few weeks we were assisting over 800 families each week, and doing so with strict procedures in place for masks and safe distancing. Currently, we are assisting over 600 families (2500 people) each week.
To our partners, the USDA, and the FIND Foodbank, and an amazing team of volunteers who are working tirelessly to keep this ministry thriving, and all those who have supported us financially and spiritually, thank you! Thanks to you all, we are continuing to be God’s hands here in this community.
How You Can Help
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Donate- A special offering designated to Neighbors-4-Neighbors will help us continue to help others in need. You can send your generous gift by mail, with N4N in the memo line, or by using the “Donate Now” button on the SMEC website at stmargarets.org. Food and clothing donations can be dropped off Mondays from 10am-2pm.
- Volunteer- Volunteers are the lifeblood of this program, and we are constantly needing new volunteers to share the load. We follow strict guidelines for health and safety.
- Pray- We can never have enough prayers… for health, for safety, for bountiful food donations, and plenty of volunteers.
Schedule
Mondays: - 10:30am-1:30pm – Food Bag Packing
- 10:30am-1:30pm- Clothing Distribution Prep (Beginning October 19, 2020)
Tuesdays: - 8am-12pm- Food Bag Packing, client registration
- 9:30am-5pm- Food Distribution
Thursdays (Beginning October 22, 2020):
- 8:30-10am Clothing Distribution Set Up
- 10am-1pm Clothing Distribution (Outdoors on the Meyers patio)
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Readings for Next Sunday,11/22/2020 |
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Psalm 100
The First Lesson Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
The Second Lesson Ephesians 1:15-23
The Holy Gospel Matthew 25:34-46
For a direct link to the readings for next week, click here
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Your 2020 Vestry and Their Ministry Areas |
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11/17 Sue Rose, Marti Whitmer
11/18 Val Daughtery, Bill Schneider, Jeannette Frederick
11/19 Betty Lee
11/20 Jim Blackburn
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11/17 Tom & Mary Lou Solomon (58 yrs)
11/20 Bob & Barb Gibson (49 yrs)
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More News from the Larger Church |
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47535 Highway 74,
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-346-2697
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