Happy November, and blessings to all!
Last Sunday (11/02), we observed All Souls’ and All Saints’ Days, and Deacon Linda taught us of the important connection between these two feast days and All Hallows Eve (aka Halloween). She reminded us that All Souls’ Day is a very good time to show love to everyone! The remembrance table is still set up in the parish hall; but will come down after this coming Sunday (11/09), so be sure to take a look at all the pictures before that happens.
This Sunday (11/09), we’ll give thanks for the fact that God is God of the living! Join us at 10:00am for Holy Eucharist, followed by coffee hour.
Food Pantry Drives
Our bishop has recently encouraged the churches in our diocese to step into the gap created by loss of funding for SNAP. As it happens, we currently work with two great organizations which have presented us with opportunities to do just this!
One: Pastor Tim from Grace United Methodist Church recently contacted us to let us know that, as of November 1, their food pantry is open every day. He asked us to donate funds to help with those extra expenses. If you wish to participate in this financial gift, please designate your offering to “Grace Food Pantry”.
Two: St. Paul’s is now the host location for the Pride Community Shelf (find it located near our entrance through the double red doors of the church next to the small community library). Suggested items for donation to this shelf include the following:
Proteins: Canned meat or fish, Canned or dried beans, Peanut butter, Lentils and other dried peas.
Grains: Rice, Pasta, Cereal and oatmeal, Microwaveable mac and cheese cups and ramen noodles
Fruits and vegetables: Canned vegetables like corn, green beans, and mixed vegetables, Canned Fruits, Dried fruits, single-serving Fruit and applesauce cups
Cooking and meal essentials: Pasta and tomato sauce, Canned soup or stew, Powdered, evaporated, or boxed shelf-stable milk , vegetable or olive oil .
Spices: Basic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning can significantly
improve a meal’s flavor.
Snacks and beverages: Nuts, Crackers, Drink mixes (Packets of hot chocolate, coffee, and fruit juice)
Hygiene and household supplies: Baby food and diapers, Feminine hygiene products, Personal hygiene products (soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes), Laundry detergent and dish soap,Toilet paper.
God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us
Next Tuesday, November 11, at 7:00 pm, we will have our eighth discussion group on the topic of church hurt, utilizing the book God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us by The Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail. During this session, we’ll look at chapters 23-25. We meet in room 207 of the library on the RSU campus; or you may join via Zoom. For the Zoom link, please email admin@stpaulsclaremore.org
Friendsgiving Feast & Festivities
Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day – we will join with Rogers County Pride in hosting a Friendsgiving feast from 1-5 pm in the parish hall. There will be plenty of good food, fun games, and scintillating conversation; so, drop by if you have a chance, and help us spread the word to those who don’t have other plans – No one eats alone this Thanksgiving!
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 success of the upcoming Friendsgiving festivities
- 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 Gina/ James/ Lane/ Wayne Hanway/ Temple Abel/ Shelby/ Kaitlyn/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Danny/ Vicki A./ Karen/ Jeff/ Catherine/ Vicki/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Don/ Kevin/ Roger/ 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
- Sunday, November 9 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 27; continuation of annual Stewardship Campaign
- Sunday, November 16 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 23rd Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 28; Bishop’s Committee Meeting; continuation of annual Stewardship Campaign
- Sunday, November 23 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Proper 29; Christ the King Day; 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
- Sunday, November 30 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am; 1st Sunday of Advent (beginning of Year A)
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