| June 18, 2015
This Sunday, June 21st: The Fourth Sunday of Pentecost
Holy Communion - 10 AM - All are welcome to receive Communion!
Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here now, and when we call him he will calm the storm. Even the wind and waves listen to him as they would to their creator. We also listen to him and are called to believe in the power of God's word in him, a power greater than all that we fear. Book Study - 9 AM Sunday's readings: job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
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Other Happenings: 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!
Vacation Bible School, Monday July 20th - Friday July 24. Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 5-12, Cost: $35 (Scholarship are available!) Led by MT. Cross Day Camp.
Sunday's chancel flowers are given to the glory of God by Karen Spears in celebration of Laura Caceres birthday. |
| It's not too late to join the
Sunday Morning Book Study
The New Jim Crow:
Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
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, June 21st | Presiding Minister: | The Rev. Pamela Griffith Pond | | Assisting Minister: | Bev Smith | | Crucifer: | Libby Croinex | | Book Bearer: | | | Lector: | Judy Faye | | Ushers: | Corie Hervey, John Patten
| | Flowers: | Karen Spears | | Fellowship Hosts: | Vera Bennette & Judy Faye | | Sacristans: | Craig & Vicki Pyle |
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| The Coming Week at St. Paul's This Sunday, June 21st
The 4th Sunday after Pentecost Onesimos Nesib, translator, evangelist, died 1931
| 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. | Book Study Eucharist Special Congregation Meeting | | Monday, June 22nd | noon | Free Lunches for Kids! | | Tuesday, June 23rd | noon | Free Lunches for Kids! | | Wednesday, June 24th | noon
7:00 p.m. | Free Lunches for Kids!
CODA | | Thursday, June 25th | noon | Free Lunches for Kids! | | Friday, June 26th | noon | Free Lunches for Kids! |
Sunday, June 28th
The 5th Sunday after Pentecost
| 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. | Book Study Eucharist
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| 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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| St. Paul's Lutheran Church
The Reverend Pamela Griffith Pond, Interim Pastor
1300 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo, California 94590
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