Greetings, St. Paul’s Family!
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ~ John 15:13
Recognition of Veterans
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. The day that honors those who served began in 1919 as Armistice Day. Veterans Day marks November 11, 1918, as the date – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – when fighting ceased and World War I ended.
Join us at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday, November 12, as we recognize and pray for our veterans during our service.
Visit by the Canon to the Ordinary
Last Sunday (11/05), The Reverend Canon Betsy Randall, Canon to the Ordinary, was with us as we observed All Saints’ & All Souls Days. After the service, she stayed for an encouraging and informative conversation during coffee hour. She assured us that, from her observations, she believes that St. Paul’s Claremore is on a very exciting path of ministry within our community – with many opportunities yet to be discovered!
Our prayer continues: Oh, that God will bless us indeed, and enlarge our territory, that God’s hand will be
with us, and keep us from evil and harm. ~ 1 Chronicles 4:10
Way of Love
Last Wednesday (11/08) was the final session in the 9-week Way of Love series. Shelby Mancell led us in a concluding discussion on how committing to living this way of life has, and can continue to, change our lives and the lives of those with whom we come into contact.
Though this 9-week series has reached its conclusion, we will be learning more about the Way of Love during the season of Advent. Ron Parker and Shelby Mancell will be collaborating to present a series of videos and Facebook/Instagram posts which will take a closer look at the lectionary readings of Advent as they relate to the seven topics within the Way of Love curriculum. Stay tuned!
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!
Let Us Pray
- We offer prayers of thanksgiving for those who have served in our armed forces.
- 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.
- 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 or reply to this email
Save the Dates
- Sunday, November 12 – Recognition of veterans
- Sunday, November 12 – Bishop’s Committee Meeting
- Sunday, December 3 – Advent begins