Volume 12, Issue #32
August 11, 2022
In the name of Christ, we embrace all people to be nourished and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and serve the world.
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FROM PETER'S PEN
Beginning in October, our Sunday Bible Study will delve into some of the darker and more untamed areas of the Bible: The Book of Revelation (also known as The Apocalypse of John) and some of the Gnostic writings.
The Book of Revelation, likely written about 60 years after Jesus walked the earth, is filled with other-worldly images of saints, martyrs, and monsters. It portrays a vast, cosmic God sitting enthroned above the chaos of the world, yet still personal and intimate. We find a God who reaches down and wipes the tears from our eyes.
The Book of Revelation has interested Christians for millennia. Its images amaze and defy easy interpretation. When read carefully, it depicts a God who is with us through every stage of our lives. God is deeply personal who loves and cares for each of us.
We will spend a few weeks looking at highlights from this remarkable book. After that, we will spend a few more weeks looking at some of the books that did not make it into Scripture. Many of these were written by early Christians now called gnostics. This term identifies people who sought higher wisdom (or gnosis) outside the boundaries of early Christianity. Some of their books nearly made it into the final version of the Bible. Others are...lesser literary lights that may have been specific to a few individuals or early congregations.
Please come and join us in exploring some of the wilder parts of our Christian tradition! We meet in the library right after the Sunday morning service.
Peter+
The Rev. Peter Doddema
502-661-2742
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BIBLE STUDY
Sundays at 12:00 PM
For our meeting on August 14, please read
1 John, Chapter 2.
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THIS WEEK
Everyone is invited to look through the books displayed in the parish hall and take what you want – no charge!
Many thanks to a recent anonymous donor.
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SPREAD THE WORD!
ALL Ascension parking spaces
including the large parking lot
and spaces behind the kitchen
must be EMPTY for re-paving
and re-striping on
Monday, August 22 &
Tuesday, August 23.
Questions? Contact Jim King at 502-330-2286.
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EASTERN KENTUCKY FLOOD RELIEF
There are so many ways to help! See more info on the
Donate Online
Order from Amazon
This is a great way to make a little go a long way, with options under $5. Items will be shipped to St. Timothy's in Estill County.
Drop Off Supplies
Needed Items:
bleach
cleaning products
mops
buckets
disinfectant
paper towels
new underwear
Bring the above items to
Ascension on Sundays or Wednesdays
OR DIRECTLY TO
Thursdays, 10 AM - 2 PM
The Ven. Bryant Kibler, Archdeacon of the Mountain Region, will collect and transport supplies each week and deliver them to the staging area at St. Timothy's, Barnes Mountain.
Coming Soon:
VOLUNTEERING
When the time comes, we will need people willing to travel to work in cleanup and rebuilding. We will share these opportunities as we move into that phase.
Thanks,
Episcopal Relief & Development!
Our diocese has received a grant from the U.S. Disaster program of Episcopal Relief and Development of $10,000 to purchase gift cards which will begin to be distributed as soon as they arrive. Our focus for them at the moment will be Breathitt, Perry, Floyd, Knott, Pike, and Leslie counties.
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Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 15
Sunday, August 14
with HOLY EUCHARIST
(Holy Communion)
OPEN for live, in-person worship inside the church.
Masking is optional for those who are vaccinated.
Breakfast is available starting at 9:00.
Choir rehearsal begins at 9:30.
Nursery for children ages 0-5 opens at 10:15.
Live worship service and online Morning Prayer start at 10:30.
Bible Study class at 12:00.
"Listen EVERYWHERE" is available inside the church with a provided personal speaker or using an app on your cell phone with your own hearing aid or earphones - ask an usher for assistance.
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Check our Online Calendar
Contact the church office for calendar reservations and details
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MINISTRY TEAMS will rotate weekly. Individual and late changes may not be reflected in bulletins due to composing and printing deadlines.
To notify of absence and request a substitute for the upcoming Sunday, please contact the Verger, Leah MacSwords, 502-545-0437 or lcmacs@aol.com (substitutes may include Suzanne Cox, Bryan Hendricks, Shannon Lancaster, Julia Tyson, Pauline Van Horn, Candy Charters, Jason Harrod).
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Your participation is important!
To inquire about serving as a lector, crucifer, chalice bearer, or usher, please contact Deacon Rebecca Saager
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Find the Diocese of Lexington online at
This web site has an abundance of information and resources -
check it out!
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Seminarians: Izak, Carter, Melanie, Thomas.
Recently in need of prayers: Barbara, Bill, Danny, Esther, Frances, George, Ida, Laura, Layne & Katherine, Linda, Madonna, Martha, Marshall, Mike, Nicole, and for those affected by recent flooding in eastern Kentucky.
Continuing concern: Agnes, Anissa, Bill, Dan, David, Debbie, Donnie, Faye, Jan, Jesse, Jinks, John, Laia, Linda, Lynda, Marilyn, Mike & Susie, Polly, Rena, Richard, Shannon, Susan, and Will. We also pray for those affected by the COVID pandemic, for those affected by the western Kentucky tornadoes in December 2021, and for those on active duty in the military: Daniel, Houston, Josh, Nick, and Tanner.
Thanksgiving: for those who work outside in this summer heat; also for the work of the Buffenmyers in organizing and delivering relief efforts to Treasured Friends in Hindman and for those at who contributed to this relief.
Birthdays: 8/15 – Anthony Lee, Leah MacSwords, Tori Word.
Anniversaries: 8/17 – William Legg & Leah MacSwords.
NOTICE:
Part of the strength of this congregation is our care and concern for each other. Please help us to do this by letting us know when you are ill, hospitalized, or otherwise in need of prayer and/or visitation. We especially want to serve you during these times. Also, if we don’t have your birthday or anniversary on file, or if it appears incorrectly, please let us know!
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“For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…”
Matthew 25:35
Your immediate support will help Episcopal Relief & Development and other Anglican partners provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. CLICK HERE to learn more and to donate.
in conflict and great need.
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A PRAYER FOR UKRAINE
God of peace and justice,
We pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
That your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
For wisdom, discernment and compassion
To guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
That you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
Archbishop Justin Welby – Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
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Clergy and Staff
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The Rev. Peter Doddema, Priest
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The Rev. Dr. William G. Brown, Assisting Priest Emeritus
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The Rev. Deacon Rebecca A. Saager, Curate
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The Rev. Deacon Susan E. Kurtz, Deacon
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Mr. John B. Martin, Director of Music & Organist
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Ms. Mona Landrum Proctor, Parish Administrator
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Mr. David Gierlach, Sexton
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