Happy (almost) 4th of July, Everyone! I hope you are all having a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Last Sunday, June 29, we, once again, joined forces with Mt. Zion Baptist Church for another progressive service. The first part of our service began in the nave of St. Paul’s where we worshiped Episcopal style and heard an exciting message from Pastor James Coulter reminding us that God does not look at the outer appearance but at the heart (I Samuel 16:7). Then we progressed to the Mt. Zion sanctuary for the second half of the service where we worshiped Mt. Zion style and heard a message from Rev. Nancy about following God’s call (I Kings 19).
This Sunday, July 6, we begin a sermon series, the theme of which is “taste and see that the Lord is good.” This theme will continue throughout the entire month.
Christian Formation: Summer Yoga with the Psalms
This week’s meditative prompt (July3): Psalm 85
Our yoga sessions have been a wonderful way to unwind at the end of the day and to give ourselves time to meditate on God’s word. If you haven’t had a chance to attend yet, it’s not too late. Come on out this evening at 7:00pm! No yoga mat? No problem! The instructors bring extras.
As a reminder, these classes are FREE and open to the entire community, though we are collecting donations for Meals on Wheels.
Readings for Week 6 (beginning July 6)
- Track 1 – Psalms 95, 98, 102, 105, 108, 113, 116
- Track 2 – Psalms 95-118
Here is the link to the entire reading schedule: https://www.goodbookclub.org/readings/
Here is a nine-minute video which offers a summary of the book of Psalms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9phNEaPrv8
New Phone Number
St. Paul’s now has a new phone number. Save it and share it with your friends and neighbors. Give us a ring and leave an uplifting message!
The new number is 918-960-9051.
Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
Substitute Drivers:
This job is simple and does not require a lot of time. Meals are delivered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Drivers meet at the building to collect the groceries at about 9:45am, and are finished making deliveries by around 11:00am.
Kitchen Help:
For this job, you must have a food handlers permit from the Health Department to assist in preparing the meals before delivery.
If you, or anyone you know, is available to serve in either of these positions, please let Rev. Nancy know, or contact Jo or Linda at Meals on Wheels (jmmvww@gmail.com).
Let Us Pray
- Offering many thanks for the continued development of loving fellowship with our Mt. Zion friends
- 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 new executive orders and mandates being imposed
- For Ukraine and Russia
- For Israel and Palestine
- For Lucas/ John/ Shelby/ Kaitlyn/ Patty/ Karen/ Lee/ Nathan/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Chris/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ John/ Cooper/ Josh/ Steven/ Connor/ Pastor James Coulter and Mt. Zion Baptist Church
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Every Thursday in June & July @ 7:00pm – Summer Yoga with the Psalms in the Parish Hall
- Sunday, July 6 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00am; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 9; Hot Dog potluck during coffee hour
- Sunday, July 13 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00am; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 10
- Sunday, July 20 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00am; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 11; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
- Sunday, July 27 – Morning Prayer @ 10:00am; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 12
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