ST. PAUL'S E-PISTLE
First Sunday of Advent
- December 01, 2019
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COLLECT AND READINGS
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The readings may be found
here
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Morsel for Meditation
Many people say, "God is so great, so mighty, that he could have saved humankind without the cross." But that is not true. We should remember that God is not only one hundred percent love—which might have allowed him to forgive our sins without the cross. He is also one hundred percent justice. To kill the son of God was the most evil deed ever done. But it was just through that deed that God showed his greatest love and gave everyone the possibility of finding peace with him. The image of a sweet, gentle Savior, like the thought of an all-loving God, is wonderful, but it is only a small part of the picture. It insulates us from the real power of his touch. Christ comforts and heals, saves and forgives--we know that; but we must not forget that he judges too. If we truly love him, we will love everything in him; not only his compassion and mercy, but his sharpness too. It is his sharpness that prunes and purifies. There is something in modern thinking which rebels against the Atonement.
J. Heinrich Arnold:
Freedom from Sinful Thoughts
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(London: Cassell & Company, 1892), illustration of Paradiso, Canto XXXI.
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Processional Hymn
Gospel Hymn
(Valet will ich dir geben)
74 (
lyrics
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Offertory Hymns
Communion Hymns
Recessional Hymn
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Upcoming Events and Fundraiser
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St. Joseph's Guild
hosts a School cleanup, breakfast provided
Saturday, December 7
9am - Noon
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Christmas Caroling
in St. Paul's School
Wednesday, December 11am
Worship Service - Noon
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Daughters, granddaughters, son's and grandson's welcome.
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ECW's Annual Ornament Exchange!
Saturday, December 14th 11:30am - 1pm
Bring a wrapped ornament and we will play a 'swap the ornament game'.
Bring a dish to share (
salad, fruit, veggie tray, casserole, devil eggs, cheesball, crackers, nuts, dessert, etc.)
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2019 ECW - Episcopal Church Women
Thanksgiving and Christmas Fundraiser
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Stewardship Today
Frank McKee – Stewardship Committee
Today is the first Sunday of Advent - the New Year. It is a time we prepare our hearts and souls for the coming birth of Christ. It is a time of expectation, of watchfulness, and a time of self-examination. We examine our stewardship of time, abilities, and money and consider how we are using all three for the proclaiming of God’s kingdom. Thank you for your offering today. It will go toward building God’s kingdom. “One Minute Stewardship Sermons” by the Rev. Charles Cloughen, Jr.
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8:00 am Lector/LEM
12/01: Suzanne Taylor
12/08: Suzanne Taylor
10:30am Old Testament
and Psalm Lector
12/01: Karen Campbell
12/08: Robb Horn
New Testament Lector / LEM
12/01: Robb Horn
12/04: CJ Cathey
12/08: Bill Rolston
Acolytes
12/01: Evelyn Rovell, Aubrey Ballard, Jeff Faunce
12/08: Tommy Campbell, Darby Ballard, David Kirklin
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Altar Guild
12/01: Gail Rolston, Laura Funk
12/08: Georgianna Harrison
Vestry Persons of the Day
12/01: Peggy Cole, Tommy Campbell
12/08: Greg Richards, David Kirklin
Circle of Care
(weekly)
12/01: Elaine Hodge, Mike Lavigne
12/08: Diana & Greg Richards
Intercessory Prayer
12/01: Elaine Hodge,Rebecca Ballard
12/08: Suzanne Taylor, Marie Aughtry
Coffee Hour
12/01: ECW
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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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