| June 11, 2015
This Sunday, June 14th: The Third Sunday of Pentecost
Holy Communion - 10 AM - All are welcome to receive Communion!
The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient images of the tree of life. We'd expect a cedar or a sequoia, but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It's not the way we expect divine activity to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around which we gather, the tree into which we are grafted through baptism, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the cup we share. It may not appear all that impressive, but while nobody's looking it grows with a power beyond our understanding. Book Study - 9 AM Sunday's readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10[11-13] 14-17; Mark 4:26-34
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Other Happenings:
Today we welcome our guest pastor, the Rev. Stacey Grossman. Pr. Stacey is an Episcopal priest. She was our Consecration Sunday leader last fall. Pr. Pamela will be at the Interim Ministry Network conference and ELCA Interim Ministry Association meeting. She has served on the IMA visioning team over the past year. Final Finance Workshop This Sunday: In order to create a budget that best reflects the mission and values of the congregation, the finance team has been leading a series of short workshops after worship. Plan to participate in the final workshop today! Special Congregation Meeting to Adopt Budget June 21st: There will be a special meeting of the congregation on June 21st to adopt a budget. The council urges all members to be present. We expect this will be a short meeting, as the congregation will be asked to vote on a one-month extension of the existing budget in order to allow the finance committee more time to craft a new budget using information from the finance workshops. An Evening for Women Thursday, June 25th, 5:30 p.m.: Two women who are financial experts with a passion for helping women chart plans for financial wellness will lead a time of conversation, questions and answers, advise, at Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Santa Rosa, It's been described as "a good stewardship kind of event -- not a sales pitch, more of a focused 'party.'" If you are a woman who might benefit from some financial advice, this event is for you! Sunday's chancel flowers are given to the glory of God by Anita and John Patten, in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
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Sunday Mornings, 9:00 a.m. |
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A message from Pr. Pamela
Most of you know I been serving St. Paul's half-time since the beginning of the year. That means I am not able to participate in the life of the congregation as fully as I did last year, and often am not able to respond as quickly to phone calls, emails and text messages. Of course, if you or a loved one experiences a crisis or emergency, you should feel free to contact me immediately, and I will respond as soon as I am able. Call me at home, if necessary. (My home number is in the directory.) I do not keep my cell phone by my bed!
In addition to Sundays, I reserve most Tuesday and Wednesday nights for church business. I am available most Tuesday afternoons and/or Wednesdays, by phone, email, text, or in person, depending upon council and committee meetings, hospitalizations, and so on. I reserve one other floating day for study and sermon preparation, but cannot be available for conversation during that time, as I need to remain focused. I have commitments outside the congregation at other times during the week.
If something important is happening in your life, please share the information with me when I am able to give you my full attention. If you mention it to me just before, during or just after worship, I may well lose track of the information, despite my best intentions. Please remind me later, in person, by phone, by text, by email, or on a slip of paper.
This summer I expect to be away three times: - Next week, beginning Sunday, I will be at the Interim Ministry Network conference.
- The week of July 19th, I will be in Lake Tahoe teaching interim ministry.
- In early August, I will be taking vacation.
Blessings, ~ Pr. Pamela |
Serving God on Sunday, May 10th June 7th Presiding Minister: | The Rev. Stacey Grossman | | Assisting Minister: | Dean Ahlberg | | Crucifer: | Landen Croinex | | Book Bearer: | Libby Croinex | | Lector: | Kim Hervey | | Ushers: | Craig & Vicki Pyle
| | Flowers: | Anita & John Patten | | Fellowship Hosts: | Teresa Arellano & Anita Patten | | Sacristans: | Craig & Vicki Pyle |
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The Coming Week at St. Paul's |
Christ's Care List
Healing of body, mind and spirit: Vera Bennett Bev Blake (Jody Schumacher's mother) Cassie Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter) Marty Clark Margaret Cole Wayne (Vera Bennett's friend) Carleen Embree Dee Fix Harold Fix Helen Gainey (Vera Bennett's friend) Shirley Gonsalves Bessie Hawkins (Vera Bennett's friend) Mary Heitz Sheldon Heitz Anna Hervey Donald Hervey Sam Hervey Irene Ficsor (John Patten's sister) Jan Jackson Pr. Karen and Dave Johnson (Pr. Pamela's colleague and her husband) Louisa Johnson Cassy Kapsalis (friend of Judy Faye) Caryl Kroan Rick Kroan Loree Lucas Raul Matasol (friend of Pr. Pamela & Dave Pond) Pr. Larry Nelson (John Patten's friend) Luna Nightshade Nikkie (Vera Bennett's goddaughter) Pr. Jennifer Obermueller (Pr. Pamela's colleague) Jeanine Pai (Marian Smock's niece) Anita Patten Dean Pollock (Jody Schumacher's brother) Justin Pollock (Jody Schumacher's great nephew) Alissa Princewell Gary Schumacher Angelika Shanley Pr. John Sumwalt (Pr. Pamela's colleague) Bill & Betty Valentine (Vera Bennett's friends) Schiann Towle (Lisa and Dwayne Olson's daughter) Steve West (Don & Louisa Johnson's friend) Frances Wieber (Marian Smock's sister) We also pray for: Those serving in the armed forces A just and lasting peace in the Holy Land An end to racism and other injustice Safety in our community Freedom of speech and religious freedom Freedom to marry |
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