Last Sunday (10/19), we learned about the correlation between faithful persistence and God’s blessing.
This Sunday (10/26), as we launch our annual Stewardship Campaign, we will discuss how we can give to God as God has given to us. Join us at 10:00am for Holy Eucharist, followed by coffee hour.
***Note*** Don’t forget to bring baked goods for the RSU Pride bake sale, and remember that we’re celebrating Oktoberfest during coffee hour this week. It should be lots of fun, so don’t miss out!
Trunk or Treat – THIS Saturday
THIS Saturday, October 25, we’ll be joining with our friends from the First Christian Church and Grace UMC for the annual Trunk or Treat festival held in the FCC parking lot (or inside if it’s raining). We’ll be handing out coloring books, markers, colored pencils, crayons, and – of course – candy (preferably not chocolate since it melts outside)! The festivities are scheduled from 2-4 pm; but we’ll begin setting up at 12:30. Feel free to don a costume (or not) and join us in this fun event!
RSU Pride Bake Sale
Friday, October 31, students in the RSU Pride group will be holding a bake sale. We can help them by bringing individually-wrapped, NUT-FREE baked goods this coming Sunday morning (10/26). Let’s all do our best to show our support for these dear friends!
As a side note, they also collect aluminum cans ALL the time; so, anytime you have a bag of cans for recycling, bring those to church too!
God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us
Next Tuesday, October 28, at 7:00 pm, we will have our seventh discussion group on the topic of church hurt, utilizing the book God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us by The Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dial. During this session, we’ll look at chapters 17-19. We meet in room 207 of the library on the RSU campus; or if you would like to join via Zoom send an email to admin@stpaulsclaremore.org for a link
Classroom Needs
You were asked to help provide supplies to Christina, our “ambassador” to the students, and you have taken that task seriously and joyfully! Christina informs us that she has such a healthy supply that she has been able to share with some of the other teachers around her. Praise the Lord, and keep up the good work, dear people of St. Paul’s!!!
Currently, the wish list is still the same: good quality No. 2 pencils, Post-it note pads, and Kleenex. So, the next time you’re doing a little shopping, pick up one or two of these items, then bring them to church to donate.
Let Us Pray
- For the safety of all who work and/or attend the Trunk of Treat festivities this Saturday
- For the success of the RSU Pride bake sale, and for continued opportunities for collaboration with these individuals who are beautiful images of God
- For all students, faculty, and staff, especially Christina and Shelby
- That the book discussion on church hurt will prove successful and beneficial to all involved
- 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 Lane/ Wayne Hanway/ Temple Abel/ Shelby/ Kaitlyn/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Danny/ Vicki A./ Karen/ Jeff/ Catherine/ Vicki/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ 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
- Saturday, October 25 – Trunk or Treat at FCC (1010 N Florence, Claremore 74017) from 2-4 pm (setup at 12:30)
- Sunday, October 26 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 20th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 25; Launch of the annual Stewardship Campaign; Oktoberfest Coffee Hour; Bring baked goods for RSU Pride
- Tuesday, October 28 – Week 7 of the Church Hurt Book Discussion @ 7:00 pm on the RSU campus
- Friday, October 31 – RSU Pride Bake Sale
- Sunday, November 2 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; All Saints & All Souls Sunday
- Tuesday, November 4 – Claremore Pride Youth @ 6:00 pm in the parish hall
- Sunday, November 9 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 27
- Sunday, November 16 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 23rd Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 28; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
- Sunday, November 23 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 29; Close of annual Stewardship Campaign; Annual All-Church Thanksgiving Pot Luck
- Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day) from 1-5 pm – Rogers County Pride/St. Paul’s Friendsgiving Feast & Festivities
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