ST. PAUL'S E-PISTLE
Fourth Sunday of Advent
- December 22, 2019
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COLLECT AND READINGS
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The readings may be found
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Morsel for Meditation
“Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise convictions to be compassionate.”
― Rick Warren (senior pastor of Saddleback Church).
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Processional Hymn
(Veni, Veni, Emmanuel) H #56 (
story
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Gospel Hymn
Offertory Hymns
(Es ist ein Ros) H #81 (
story
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Communion Hymns
Recessional Hymn
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(Indianapolis, IN: Indianapolis Museum of Art, c. 1665), oil on canvas. 66 x 44 3/8 in.
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DECEMBER 22nd
following the 10:30 service
Join in for this annual event as we decorate the sanctuary in preparation for Christmas Eve Services.
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7:00pm -
Christmas Eve Service
10:30pm -
Christmas Carol Singing
11:00pm -
Midnight Mass
9:00am -
Christmas Day Service
(No Noon Service)
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Before or following the 7:00 p.m. service on December 24 enjoy a cup of potato soup with Elizabeth Porter and family.
The address is 3117 Bonham St., Greenville 75402.
"Soup's on at 5!"
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St. Paul's School
Christmas Program
December 18 - 10am
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Stewardship Today
Frank McKee – Stewardship Committee
The Church has long declared the Fourth Sunday in Advent as Mary’s Sunday. We have lit the fourth candle in our Advent wreath to honor Mary, Mother of Jesus. Mary said Yes to God. Each Sunday, when we make our offerings, we too, are saying Yes to God - our response in love and compassion to the gift of Jesus Christ. Thank You for your generous gifts.
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At the December Vestry meeting, the Vestry:
• Discussed results for the Natural Church Development survey and diagnosis. The survey indicated positive changes in all areas.
• Heard that Tommy Campbell has resigned as Sr. Warden.
• Heard that Bill Rolston has been appointed as Sr. Warden.
• Heard that Larry Green Jr. seems like a good fit for our parish lawyer.
• Received the Preferred Vendors list from the School Board, and was asked for input to make this list for both the parish and school.
• Heard that the assisting clergy and staff have received Christmas gifts from St. Paul’s.
• Heard that Burt Cooper (from Community Seeds) will be the speaker for our December 29th potluck.
• Was reminded our three-fold Mission/Vision
• One, traditional Anglican worship.
• Two, Self-care of our church plant and parishioners.
• Three, Outreach, especially through St. Paul’s Episcopal School.
• Indicated support for giving the school’s ‘Teacher of the Month’ a small gift.
• Heard that the Rector called a Special Vestry Meeting on January 7, 2020 for the purpose of discussion of firearms on parish property.
• Discussing the proposed budget for 2020.
• Voted to send 100% the portion of our Diocesan Assessment that normally would go the National Church, instead to go Diocese of Venezuela and Navajoland.
• Approved installing wireless thermostats in the Parish Hall and Church.
Total Income Year-to-Date: 175,269.82; Budget: $165,140; Over Budget: 10,129.82
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8:00 am Lector/LEM
12/22: Suzanne Taylor
12/29: Suzanne Taylor
10:30am Old Testament
and Psalm Lector
12/15: Bill Rolston
12/22: David Clegg
New Testament Lector / LEM
12/22: CJ Cathey
12/25: TBD
12/29: Robb Horn
Acolytes
12/:22: Jacob Faunce, Robb Horn, David Kirklin
12/29: Mackenzie Taylor, David Kirklin, Beatrice Duku
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Altar Guild
12/22: Beth Lachnitt, Mike Lavigne
12/29: Gail Rolston, Laura Funk
Vestry Persons of the Day
12/22: Mike Lavigne, Bill Rolston
12/29: Bill Rolston, Greg Richards
Circle of Care
(weekly)
12/22: Diana & Greg Richards
12/29: Elaine Hodge, Mike Lavigne
Intercessory Prayer
12/22: Nancy Wyant, Paula Backus
12/29: Elizabeth Porter, Julie Bleier
Coffee Hour
12/22: Rita Woods
12/29: Vestry Potluck
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Pray for the Church, the Body of Christ
Please pray for those on our prayer list this week:
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Bob Lanier, Allen Clegg Sr., The Clegg Family, Jo Dodson, Elaine Hodge, Beverly Gish, Cyndi Sehr, Faye Hamann, Dana Medford,
Alice Cooney, Diana Richards,
Mike Lavigne, Dru Ann Jamison
Wayne and Lillian McHenry,
Eileen Jenkins, Paula Reeves
Fr. Gordon, Dolores Miltenberger,
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We also pray for our Daughters of the King Ministry as they bring their strength and service together by praying for friends and for the people.
You may add people to the list by filling out a DOK confidential prayer card and putting them in the blue box located in the Narthex.
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Contact our church office to add a name to our prayer list: 903-455-5030 or miracles16@gmail.com. Names remain for one month unless renewed or canceled.
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DOK PRAYER REQUESTS & BOX
The Daughters of the King
support your prayer needs and wishes. Each Sunday a prayer team will be available to pray with you after the Worship Service in the choir area after the 10:30 service. If you would like additional information, please see a DOK member.
They also have a intercessory prayer box on the table in the Narthex to deposit prayer requests. Prayer request cards may be found in the pews and beside the box in the Narthex. Daughters pray daily. All prayers are confidential. Each person is prayed for one month. If you wish for continued prayers, please complete another request card or contact a Daughter. You may call the church office (903-455-5030) and specify it is for the DOK intercessory prayer list. You can hand the card to a Daughter (she is always wearing her cross).
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SERVICE TIMES
Sunday Services:
Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:30 AM
Sunday School for Adults and Youth 9:30-10:15am Clardy Hall
Wednesday Services:
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Noon
Bible Study 6:30 PM
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