Greetings, Dear Ones!
This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it! ~ Psalm 118:24
Welcome November!
Did you know…
- In the Roman calendar, November was the ninth month until January and February were added, causing it to move to the 11th month.
- November got its name from “novem” which is Latin for the number nine.
Observed in November:
- World’s Diabetes Day
- Veterans Day
- American Indian Heritage Month
- Thanksgiving
- Aviation month
- National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
- American Diabetes Awareness Month
For more fun facts, visit Fun November Facts & Trivia – Original Works
Which Commandment is the Greatest?
Last Sunday (10/29), our sermon was about what Jesus declared to be the greatest commandments: Love God, and love others as yourself – six simple words, easily memorized; not always as easy to do. But imagine how our world might be different if everyone were to strive to live by these commands. May we take them to heart and be the Christ we wish to see in our community.
All Saints’ Day & Visit by the Canon to the Ordinary
This Sunday (11/05), we will observe All Saints’ Day. Join us as we commemorate this “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1) by which we are surrounded.
The Reverend Canon Betsy Randall, Canon to the Ordinary, will be with us to preach and celebrate. She will also be available for a Q&A session during coffee hour after the service is concluded. We hope you are able to join us for this very special day.
Recognition of Veterans
Join us Sunday, November 12, as we recognize and pray for our veterans. If you know anyone who has previously served in the Armed Forces that you would like to have mentioned during our prayers, please send their names to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Sunday Morning Formation
On Sunday mornings at 8:30, Fr. Bill is leading discussions on the book The Practice of Prayer. According to author Margaret Guenther, you don’t have to be one of the great spiritual Mystics to reap the benefits of prayer. Anyone interested in joining the class is welcome!
Way of Love Wednesdays
The Way of Love is a formation series in which participants discover and discuss reasons and ways to intentionally live a Jesus-centered life.
This week (11/01), our discussion focused on how rest helps us to live a life more centered on Jesus. In rest, we receive the gift of God’s grace, peace, and restoration. From the beginning of creation, God has established the sacred pattern of going and returning, labor and rest. Especially today, God invites us to dedicate time for restoration and wholeness – within our bodies, minds, and souls, and within our communities and institutions. By resting we place our trust in God, the primary actor who brings all things to their fullness.
Next Wednesday (11/08) will be the final session in this 9-week series. Shelby Mancell will be leading us in a discussion on how committing to living the Way of Love has, and can continue to, change our lives and the lives of those with whom we come into contact.
Join us, either in person or online through Facebook Live (Facebook) or via Google Meet (meet.google.com/kdu-asvd-ygy) at 7:00 p.m.
Spoiler Alert: In the coming weeks, be on the lookout for more Way of Love learning opportunities during the season of Advent.
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Let Us Pray
- Pray for traveling safety for Canon Betsy as she comes to visit us this Sunday
- Lift up the victims of the mass shooting in Maine
- Remember the victims of the Israel-Hamas war
- Pray for our congregation as we explore our dreams and discern where God is leading us next.
- Remember Jim Walker as he recovers from knee replacement surgery.
- Verna has requested prayer for Robert.
- Keep Lloyd Bajon in your prayers as he recovers from a horse riding accident.
- If you have prayer requests you’d like to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Sunday, November 5 – Observation of All Saints’ Day; The Rev. Canon Betsy Randall, Canon to the Ordinary, will be celebrating with us
- Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 p.m. – Final session (for now) of Way of Love Wednesdays
- Sunday, November 12 – Recognition of veterans
- Sunday, December 3 – Advent begins