Greetings, dear friends!
Trunk or Treat
Last Saturday, October 26, we joined with First Christian Church and Grace United Methodist Church to provide a safe trick-or-treat experience for local children. For our contribution we provided a trunk containing candy and books for children and young adults. Barry Clark from FCC was there and he informed us that there were over 300 kiddos who attended the event. Speaking of treats – what a joy it was to be a part of making the children and families of our community aware that they are loved!
All Saints Memory Table
During our All Hallowtide celebrations this year, we have set up a memory table in the Fellowship Hall to remember and honor our family and friends who, although departed from this life, live on in our hearts and minds. Be sure to check out the wonderful pictures on display on the table, which will remain up until November 10th.
Special Offering for Medical Debt Relief
Over the next several weeks, we will be collecting special funds to contribute to medical debt relief for local families. Medical debt has become a crippling burden to many in our country, and we have the opportunity to offer some relief to those within Rogers county. If you wish to contribute to this special project, simply designate your offerings as “medical debt relief.”
To read more about this debt relief program, visit Undue Medical Debt — Donor-powered medical debt relief, liberating everyday people.
Sound System Updates
Over the next few weeks, you may notice some changes to our sound system. Danny and Rick are working diligently to improve the quality of our music and sound. As such, you may notice the appearance of new speakers; but you may also hear some strange sounds that occur during the services while all the “bugs” are being worked out. In the end, this should result in a much-improved sound experience here at St. Paul’s. Many thanks to Danny and Rick for taking on this project!
Regional Advent Lessons and Carols
Advent is just around the corner, and your Northeast Clericus is busily planning a regional service to commemorate the occasion. The service will take place at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) on December 8 at 4:00 pm, with tea and cookies to be served at 3:30 pm.
If you wish to serve as a lector or to participate in a communal choir for the event, let Rev. Nancy know.
If you prefer to simply participate as a member of the congregation, come along and bring a friend! Everyone from across the entire Northeast region is invited to attend!
Let Us Pray
- That the sparks that the Holy Spirit has started over the past several weeks will continue to spread like wildfire within our congregation and throughout all of the Claremore community
- For the victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and for the clean-up crews
- 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/ Traci/ Pam Carbin/ Rusti/ Joyce L/ Justin/ the repose of Wes Belew/ Tony Wilcox, 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, November 3 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; All Saints Sunday; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
- Sunday, November 10 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
- Sunday, November 17 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 26th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28); Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
- Sunday, November 24 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00 am; Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King); no Christian Formation class this day
- Sunday, December 1 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am
- Sunday, December 8 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Christian Formation @ 9:00 am; Regional Advent Lessons & Carols Service at St. Andrew’s Grove (555 E 3rd St., Grove, OK) @ 4:00 pm
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