Greetings, and Autumn blessings to each of you!
These last few weeks have been exceptionally exciting – almost as if we have been in a season of revival (without actually planning one). I hope this excitement about what the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst is contagious, and that you have caught the “bug”!
Ecumenical Communion and Pot Luck
Last Sunday, several of us participated in the Pot Luck Luncheon & Ecumenical Communion at Grace United Methodist Church. In all, five different congregations from all different denominations joined to break bread together. The food was fantastic! In addition to many other offerings, the folks from the Indian Missionary Congregation brought fry bread, and it turns out that Pastor Tim makes a mean jambalaya.
In an effort to make the eucharist welcoming to all who attended, the host was offered in the form of bread and in the form of wafers; wine and grape juice were available; and, for those who preferred them, small individual cups were provided.
The event opened with prayer and announcements by Pastor Tim of Grace UMC, then time was allotted for leaders from each congregation to share about current and upcoming events and ministry opportunities. Finally, Pastor Coulter of Mt. Zion Baptist offered the closing benediction.
Afterwards, as we cleaned up, Pastor Tim could be heard singing, “I’m walkin’ on sunshine!”
New Service Times
As of last Sunday (10/06), our new service times are in full swing. We hope you’ll join us soon!
Christian Formation (aka Sunday School) @ 9:00 am
Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am
Upcoming Community Service Opportunities
Wednesday, October 23, the mobile food pantry from Grace United Methodist Church will be in the St. Paul’s parking lot from 5-8 pm. They invite our parishioners to help as greeters, welcomers, and grocery carriers.
Saturday, October 26, the folks at First Christian Church (1010 N Florence Ave) are hosting their annual Trunk or Treat (times TBA). We are invited to participate in any of several ways: don a costume (if you like) and help out where needed, provide a trunk, provide candy for already existing trunks, and provide books for children and youth (last year they gave away 200 books in the first hour).
What fun ways to collaborate with each other to serve our community! Anyone wishing to volunteer for these events may notify Rev. Nancy (or just show up).
Let Us Pray
- That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past few weeks will spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
- For the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton
- That our parishioners will exemplify God’s peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
- For all students and school personnel
- For Ukraine and Russia
- For Israel and Palestine
- For Ani/ Chris/ Mike/ Brian/ Mark H/ Carol W/ Ron H/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Vernon/ Miranda & Brayden/ Corey/ Janie/ Rick/ Lillian/ Carol Sue/ Erin/ Mike/ Don/ Pauline/ Mimi/ Doris/ Stephen/ Jim/ Tjode/ Tony/ Pam Carbin/ the repose of Traci, Aaron Blum, and Dustin Barr
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Sunday, October 13 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
- Sunday, October 20 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
- Wednesday, October 23 – Grace UMC Mobile Food Pantry in St. Paul’s parking lot from 5pm-8pm
- Saturday, October 26 – Trunk or Treat at First Christian Church (1010 N Florence Ave)
- Sunday, October 27 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
- Sunday, November 3 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; All Saints Sunday; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
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