St. John’s News and Notes for: SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
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| Dear Friends: As most of you are aware, I had my own bout with COVID last week. Fr. Ash and all of you graciously stepped in and saved the day with a faithful Sunday worship in my absence. It was definitely not a planned absence, but in these situations, you find out just how little control over some things you really have. If you have experienced COVID yourself, you know that one of the big symptoms is fatigue. I had a mild case with some stuffiness, scratchy throat and drainage. But the overwhelming symptom I faced was just crushing tiredness. Now that the newest variety of the vaccine is out, I encourage each of you to get your boosters. This stuff is no fun. One thing I did while at home was to watch the Disney movie, “Frozen.” No, I’d never seen it. Yes, it’s a kid’s movie. And yes, I blame the Hollywood Writers’ Strike for limiting my viewing options. But there was something reassuring in the movie’s huge hit song, “Let It Go!” I realized that’s exactly what we all have to do when faced with something beyond our control. I knew that church was out of my control for a week. God was in charge, just like He always is. I trusted you all to take care of everything just fine. And you did. I had to let go of my fears and worries and concerns about what would get done and not get done, and everything else that needed my attention last week. I look forward to rejoining you this week. In a moment of Disney princess movie Zen, perhaps you too, can contemplate those things you can let go of, for your greater good and peace of mind. In Christ, The Rev. Dr. Marci Pounders+Rector |
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SCRIPTURES FOR THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST EXODUS 14:19-31 ROMANS 14:1-12 MATTHEW 18: 21-35 PSALM 114 WATCH US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STJOHNSTEXOMA EMAIL US!STJOHNSTEXOMA@GMAIL.COM WEBSITE:WWW.STJOHNSTEXOMA.ORGTEXOMA.CHURCH PHONE:903-786-4339 NEXT MONTHLY MEN’S GROUP SPEAKER’S DINNERWILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY,OCTOBER 3IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AT 6:30 P.M. GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE THE EVER-POPULAR FRIEND OF ST. JOHN’S, CATHY VAN BEBBER! YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!ALL BROTHERS IN CHRIST WELCOME! COFFEE HOUR IS BACK! PLEASE JOIN YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST AFTER CHURCH FOR A CUP OF GREAT COFFEE, CONVERSATION AND REFRESHMENTS. WANT TO ASSIST? ASK MOTHER MOTHER MARCI HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED. DISTRICT DAUGHTERS OF THE KING FALL ASSEMBLY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 20239:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH2783 VALWOOD PARKWAYFARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 SPEAKER:THE REV. DR. MARCI POUNDERS COST IS $20, LUNCH PROVIDED    SAVE THE DATES! * * * * * * * * * * * *NEW! Sunday Morning Weekly Prayer Project. 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. beginning September 10in the Fellowship Hall. Please join this challenge to journal, pray, reflect and connect with God. Get your Sunday morning started right! NEW! Wednesday Evening Healing Service with prayer and anointing, followed by “Continuing the Journey: A Guide to Spiritual Formation.”Beginning Wednesday, September 13. Healing Service begins at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, with group meeting in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. NEXT POTLUCK WILL BE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ST. THIS WILL BE THE KICKOFF FOR OUR 2024 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN“BECAUSE OF YOU……..WE CAN!” PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE COMFORTING FALL FOODS, SOUPS AND BREADS AND LEARN FROM OUR VESTRY ABOUT MANY OF THE GREAT THINGS THAT HAPPEN AT ST. JOHN’S BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROSITY! OUR 2024 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN BEGINS OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 12TH. NO GIFT IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL. BECAUSE OF YOU……WE CAN! WATCH YOUR MAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION.  |
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