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Last Sunday (8\/16), the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, we looked at the ways in which God provides, even when it seems unlikely that provision will be made. We also said our annual prayers of blessing over all students, faculty, and staff who are beginning a new school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Sunday (8\/23), the 13th<\/sup> Sunday after Pentecost, we’ll continue our focus on one of our freedoms in Christ – that is, the assurance that God is good all the time – and we’ll look at what it means to embrace our role as co-creators in God’s goodness. Please join us at 10 am for Holy Eucharist, followed by coffee hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer Movie Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our final movie night of the summer will also be the kick-off to our RSU campus ministry for the school-year. Tomorrow night, Friday, August 21, at 6pm, we’ll gather for food and fun while we watch the unfolding story of a young person who bravely decides to share their sexual orientation with their family. Feel free to bring your own pallet and join us for pizza and entertainment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee Hour Pot-Luck & Fifth-Sunday Sermon-in-Song<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a reminder, the next two Sundays (8\/23 & 8\/30), will be pot-luck Sundays during Coffee Hour. Every fourth Sunday, and on the occasions when there are five Sundays in the month, we all pitch in to provide the food we share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As is also our custom, each time we have a 5th<\/sup> Sunday, we try to “mix things up” a bit during our worship service. Sometimes, we bring in guest speakers, we share our favorite passages of scripture, or we hear testimonials from some of our own. This month, on Sunday, the 30th, we’ll try something new: a sermon in song. As such, each of you is invited to choose a favorite hymn from either of our commonly used hymnals, or from another source. When it comes time for the sermon that day, we’ll all sing along to our favorite hymns, and let the Holy Spirit speak to us in song. Be sure to let Rev. Nancy know in advance which hymn you would like to sing. If it is one that is not in our commonly used hymnals, please provide a copy of the music. (Ideally, we will have all hymns collected by this coming Sunday (8\/23), so that our musicians may prepare in advance.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Classroom Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Last year, we began to support our very own “ambassador to the school,” Christina. As such, we were asked to bring certain supplies for her classroom. Indeed, it was such a successful mission, that she was frequently able to share those supplies with her fellow teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, instead of donating the supplies themselves, we have established a “School Supplies Fund.” In lieu of bringing the supplies to a donation box at the church, we will donate money to this fund; that way, Christina will be able to purchase whatever is needed for the classroom\/s and we will be able to reimburse her for those expenditures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To donate to this fund, follow this link: www.givelify.com\/donate\/st-pauls-episcopal-church-claremore-ok-2j7wy5MTUyNjM3NA==\/donation\/amount<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Cooling Station<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our church building will be open every Friday from Noon-6pm (at least through the end of August) for folks in need to come in and cool off. We’ll have light refreshments and beverages available, and offer space for people to simply sit and take a break from the heat. Our Safe Church policies encourage us to have at least two volunteers on hand to serve anyone who may come in. The job is not difficult: simply be present to greet people when they enter and direct them towards the refreshments, seating, and facilities. If you are available to work part or all of any of these shifts, please let Ron Parker or Rev. Nancy know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to donate funds for this ministry, please visit this link: www.givelify.com\/donate\/st-pauls-episcopal-church-claremore-ok-2j7wy5MTUyNjM3NA==\/donation\/amount<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Shelf<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our community shelf is dangerously low on supplies! Please add this to your regular grocery shopping list. <\/strong>As we have many<\/u><\/strong> people who are utilizing this resource, this has become a crucial ministry for us; so, keep the non-perishables coming! The donation box is located just inside the double red doors to the church building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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