ST. PAUL'S
E-PISTLE
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
February
9, 2020
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COLLECT AND READINGS
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thee that, as thy only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The readings may be found
here
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The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple - A Completed Life"
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Morsel for Meditation
The attitude that if one serves God only pleasant results will follow reveals a sentimental interpretation of the word “love” (whereas the love of God is strong and powerful). It also shows that one has not faced the facts of history. What about Christ? God certainly guided him – and that guidance led to the cross. What of the apostles – one has only to read Acts to see that physical hardship, deprivation, and imprisonment all resulted from being true to the guidance of God.
Kathleen Hamilton,
According to Love
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(Nazareth, Israel: Zippori National Park, c. 200 AD), mosaic.
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Processional Hymn
Gospel Hymn
Offertory Hymns
Communion Hymns
Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band
(Live In Dublin)
Recessional Hymn
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Saturday,
February 8th - 8:30am
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The Lawn and Garden Crew
We will be trimming the roses at the church. We invite you to join us, and come with a floppy hat, gloves and some gardening tools. Questions call/text Frank
817-504-6387
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Please contact the office
(903-455-5030)
as soon as possible if you are interested in attending so that we may RSVP.
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Altar Flowers Needed
February
23rd
Give thanks, honor a loved one, celebrate an anniversary,
birthday or birth.
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Cost is $45 for two arrangements, handled by Adkisson's Florist.
To make arrangements contact Georgianna 903-268-0534.
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The Vestry held its February Vestry meeting as a part of the Vestry Retreat. At the meeting, the Vestry:
- Reviewed the Annual Meeting and Mission/Vision:
- One, traditional Anglican worship.
- Two, Self-care of our church plant and parishioners.
- Three, Outreach, especially through St. Paul’s Episcopal School.
- Reiterated our Theme/Attitude for 2020: Put Jesus First.
- Discussed Sunday Vestry duties.
- Received bids on flagpoles for the church.
- Indicated support for Stovall Roofing to work with our insurance company to replace the roof of the school and parish hall.
- Approved the color choices for the school. On the exterior, what is presently blue will be painted “Perfect Greige.” The interior walls and window frames will be painted “Saxon Grey.”
- Heard the hope that every Vestry member will attend at least one School Board meeting in 2020.
- Approved the updating of the bank signatories.
- Approved changes to our Organizational Chart.
- The Vestry meeting was too early in the calendar month to produce a Treasurer’s Report.
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Sunday's 9:30am - 10:15am
Adult and Youth Sunday School
Gospel of John - Chapter 12
Bible & Breakfast with Father Nick in Clardy Hall
Friday's - 8:00am - 9am - Starting Philippians
(will not meet Feb. 14th)
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Lenten Program 2020 Dinner & Discussion
Thursdays from 6:00—7:30pm in Clardy Hall
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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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Lily Stipe, Chris Wiltz, Allen Clegg Sr., The Clegg Family, Jo Dodson, Elaine Hodge, Beverly Gish,
Cyndi Sehr, Faye Hamann, Dana Medford, Bob Lanier, Alice Cooney, Wayne and Lillian McHenry, Eileen Jenkins, Father Gordon, Dolores Miltenberger, Dru Ann Jamison,
Mike Lavigne, and Paula Reeves.
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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
John Shasteen, meets in Clardy Hall
Wednesday Services:
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Noon
(Feb. 12th Noon Prayers led by DOK)
No Wed. Service during Lent
Join us for Lenten Dinner & Discussion
Thursdays, Feb. 27 - April 9th: 6:00 - 7:30pm in Clardy Hall
Friday 8:00am
Bible & Breakfast with Father Nick meets in Clardy Hall
(will not meet Feb. 14th)
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