Hello, all. I bid you Lenten blessings.
Last Sunday (2/15), the last Sunday after Epiphany, we explored Jesus’ command to his disciples, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” (Matthew 17:9) We learned that, while it is our honor to spread the good news of the gospel of Christ, there are times when the message may need to be delayed so that it may be more fully understood. Thus, it is imperative that we are always sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance for our witness.
This Sunday (2/22), we observe the first Sunday in Lent. To mark the season of preparing our hearts for the Lord even during confusing and trying times, we will worship according to Rite I and our music will be more reflective and somber. May this Lenten season be a truly holy one for all of us. Join us at 10:00 am for Holy Eucharist followed by coffee hour.
Lenten Dinner & Worship
This year during Lent, we will once again be collaborating with Grace UMC in Claremore, Claremore First Christian Church, and Verdigris UMC for weekly dinner and worship on Thursdays at 6 pm. The schedule is as follows:
Feb 19 – Grace UMC
Feb 26 – St. Paul’s
Mar 5 – Verdigris UMC
Mar 12 – FCC
Mar 19 – St. Paul’s
Mar 26 – FCC
Ap 2 – Grace UMC
Tuesdays at RSU
We will resume Tuesdays at RSU on February 24 with a new book entitled Transforming by Austen Hartke. If you would like a copy of this book, please reply to this email or let Ron Parker know.
Join us live each Tuesday in room 207 of the Stratton Taylor Library on the RSU campus, or via Zoom. If you would like the link for Zoom, please email admin@stpaulsclaremore.org
Food Pantry Needs
The Pride Community Shelf is located near our entrance through the double red doors of the church next to the small community library. Suggested items for donation to this shelf include the following:
Proteins: Canned meat or fish, Canned or dried beans, Peanut butter, Lentils and other dried peas.
Grains: Rice, Pasta, Cereal and oatmeal, Microwaveable mac and cheese cups and ramen noodles
Fruits and vegetables: Canned vegetables like corn, green beans, and mixed vegetables, Canned Fruits, Dried fruits, single-serving Fruit and applesauce cups
Cooking and meal essentials: Pasta and tomato sauce, Canned soup or stew, Powdered, evaporated, or boxed shelf-stable milk , vegetable or olive oil .
Spices: Basic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning can significantly improve a meal’s flavor.
Snacks and beverages: Nuts, Crackers, Drink mixes (Packets of hot chocolate, coffee, and fruit juice)
Hygiene and household supplies: Baby food and diapers, Feminine hygiene products, Personal hygiene products (soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes), Laundry detergent and dish soap, Toilet paper.
Classroom Needs
Christina has made us aware of a new need for the students at her school: highlighters. Any color, any size will work. We are still collecting good quality No. 2 pencils, Post-it note pads, and Kleenex; so, the next time you’re doing a little shopping, pick up one or two of these items, then bring them to church to donate.
Be on the lookout for new requests during these colder months and as the school year progresses!
Let Us Pray
- For the success of the Lenten dinners & worship
- For the continued success of Tuesdays at RSU
- For the success of the new Soft Space in the Nave
- For all students, faculty, and staff, especially Christina, Shelby, Tony, Liam, and John
- That our parishioners will exemplify God’s love and peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
- For all individuals living in fear due to executive orders and mandates being imposed nationally and internationally
- For Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine
- For the Woodard family/ Bob/ Krislyn/ Makayla/ Christopher/ Heidi/ Ron/ Gina/ James/ Lane/ Wayne Hanway/ Shelby/ Kaitlyn/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Danny/ Vicki A./ Karen/ Jeff/ Catherine/ Vicki/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Paul/ Stacy/ Joshua/ Jackie/ Spenser/ Sydney/ Don/ Kevin/ Roger/ Art/ Linda/ Pastors Coulter, Elizabeth, Tim, and Tom and their congregations
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Thursday, February 19 – Ecumenical Lenten Dinner & Worship @ Grace UMC @ 6pm
- Sunday, February 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10am; First Sunday of Lent; Annual All-church Meeting & pot luck
- Tuesday, February 24 – Tuesdays @ RSU @ 7pm
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