ST. PAUL'S E-PISTLE Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost - November 10, 2019

COLLECT AND READINGS Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The readings may be found here .

Morsel for Meditation Has it ever struck you that those who most fear to die are the ones who most fear to live? Life is flexible and free, and you are rigid and frozen. Life carries all things away, and you crave stability and permanence. You fear life and death because you cling. You cannot bear the thought of losing a relative or friend; you dread losing a pet theory or ideology or belief. When you cling to nothing, when you have no fear of losing anything, then you are free to flow like a mountain stream that is always fresh and sparkling and alive. Anthony de Mello, Writings (Orbis Books, 1999), 138.

Processional Hymn Hosanna to the living Lord (Hosanna) H 486 ( lyrics ) Gospel Hymn Ye holy angels bright (Darwall’s 148 th ) H 625 ( lyrics ) Offertory Hymns Let saints on earth in concert sing (Dundee) H 526 ( lyrics ) Communion Hymns Come, Now is the Time to Worship A3 #26 (song story) Pass It On - A3 #133 Recessional Hymn      O bless the Lord, my soul! (St. Thomas ) H 411

Join us Sunday as we recognize our Veterans with lunch following the 10:30 service. Veterans, wear your cap or uniform.

Dear Friends and Family at St. Paul’s, The Happening Movement is a weekend program for high school kids to get a glimpse of the potential that Christianity holds for them. During this weekend the goal is to introduce young people to Jesus calling them to grow into a deeper, more committed relationship with Christ and learn how to represent Christ in their world.  Audrey Ballard has been given the opportunity to participate in Happenings #160 at Camp All Saints on the weekend of November 15-17, 2019. We ask that you please pray for her while she prepares to go and participate in this wonderful program, and send a note of encouragement if so led. During the weekend Audrey will be given the letters and emails revealing to her how much she means to you and the depth of your love and support for her. This is a very significant part of the weekend. In the context of Happening, your note plus other letters and cards are given to ‘Happeners’ in order to impress upon them the love and support they have during the weekend and in their whole lives.  We like to keep these letters a surprise, so please do not tell them about your letter. We hope you will take this opportunity to express what is normally very difficult to reveal, yet so critical during this time for the weekend.    It is very important to mail your letters  by Nov.11  to make sure that they arrive at the camp in time for the weekend. Send letters to:  Happening #160 (Audrey Ballard)  C/O Camp All Saints  418 Stanton Way  Pottsboro, TX 75076  If you miss the deadline, you can send your letter by email, but  no later than November 14 th .  Write the letter in the body of the email: NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE! Email your letters to  registrar@campallsaints.com   and include Audrey Ballard in the subject line of the email , to help our youth staff members immensely as they prepare and distribute the letters.  Love in Christ  P. S. The Happening youth staff would like to invite you to attend the weekend’s closing service at Camp All Saints in Pottsboro, beginning at 2:00PM on Sunday November 17 th .  Thank you all for your love and support of Audrey!   God’s peace, Father Nick _________________________________________________________

Upcoming Events and Fundraiser

CHURCH RETREAT Whoever claims to live in [God] must live as Jesus did. I John 2:6

Saturday, November 16th 9am - 2pm Free, Lunch included Greenville Club Lake 4466 Club House Rd, Greenville, TX 75402 If you've ever felt uncomfortable talking about your faith with people who believe differently—you're not alone. When you look at the life and ministry of Jesus, you'll see nine different ways that he engaged with people. These practices, or "arts," are skills you can learn that will naturally deepen your connections with others. Spiritual conversations may then become an everyday reality, and you'll have a front row seat as God changes people's lives. Mark your calendar and learn how to create a safe space to have natural, loving, and spiritual conversations with others.

ATTENDING? DATE AND TIME 11/16/19 9:00am - 11/16/19 2:00pm Yes Maybe No

2019 ECW - Episcopal Church Women Thanksgiving and Christmas Fundraiser

Opportunities to Serve

Stewardship Today Peggy Cole – Stewardship Committee Tithing is a sacred gift to health and wealth. Whoever tithes, shall be abundantly blessed. By this principle the loyalty of the people of this Church shall be put to the test.

ALWAYS WELCOME! Peanut Butter Macaroni & Cheese Jelly or Jam Hamburger Helper Cornbread Mix Pork & Beans Oatmeal Green Beans Corn Sweet Peas Canned Potatoes Canned Soups Tomato Sauce Spaghetti Sauce Dry Beans & Rice Spaghetti Noodles Dry Cereal Tuna - canned or packaged Spam Vienna Sausages WE LOVE GIFT CARDS FROM WALMART, BROOKSHIRES, ALDI AND SUPER ONE!

Lay Ministry

8:00 am Lector/LEM 11/10: David Clegg 11/17: David Clegg 10:30am Old Testament and Psalm Lector 11/10: Tommy Campbell 11/17: Bill Rolston New Testament Lector / LEM 11/10: Bill Rolston 11/13: CJ Cathey 11/17: CJ Cathey Acolytes 11/10: Darby Ballard, McKenzie Taylor, David Kirklin 11/17: Karen Campbell, Beatrice Duku, Jeff Faunce

Altar Guild 11/10: Georgianna Harrison 11/17: Peggy Cole Vestry Persons of the Day 11/10: Tommy Campbell, Dana Medford 11/17: Bill Rolston, David Kirklin Circle of Care (weekly) 11/10: Elaine Hodge, Suzanne Taylor 11/17: Nancy Wyant, Bill Shaddox Intercessory Prayer 11/10: Suzanne Taylor, Julie Bleier 11/17: Marie Aughtry, Rebecca Ballard Coffee Hour 11/10: ECW 11/17: ECW

Pray for the Church, the Body of Christ Please pray for those on our prayer list this week:

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,  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.

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.

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).

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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