Weekly e-pistle 10/01/15

October 1, 2015 This Sunday, October 4th  Holy Communion - 10 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Today's gospel combines a saying that makes many of us uncomfortable with a story we find comforting. Jesus' saying on divorce is another of his rejections of human legislation in favor of the original intent of God's law. Jesus' rebuke of the disciples who are fending off the children should challenge us as well. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a child does?        Sunday's readings:  Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 Blessing of the Animals & Picnic Lunch at Noon in commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi  Bring your beloved animal friend (or stuffed animal friend) for a blessing, and enjoy a hot dog lunch in our picnic area. If your animal friend cannot be present, bring a photo - or simply tell us about your friend. We also offer prayer in remembrance of animal friends who have died. Dogs must be on leashes, please. Cats and other animals must be in appropriate containers.      Blessing of the Quilts & School Kits on Sunday: Many have labored over many months to create beautiful quilts to warm those who have suffered disasters, and the people of St. Paul's have contributed generously to create school kits. We will bless those items on Sunday before they are taken to the Women of the ELCA Ingathering next week for deliver to Lutheran World Relief. Come help bless our gifts. Be a blessing! I Was Hungry, I was Thirsty, I was in Prison and ... Learn how faith and justice are intertwined in a hungry world! This educational workshop by the Sierra Pacific Synod Hunger Network explores both the life-saving work of the ELCA Hunger Appeal, and how reforming mass incarceration policies and practices is crucial to ending hunger and poverty in this country. If there is an interest, a parallel children's program will be offered. Keynote speakers: Dr. Ryan Cumming, Hunger Education Director of the ELCA World Hunger Appeal; Laura Magnani, Director of American Friends Service Committee's Bay Area Healing Justice Program in California and coauthor of the AFSC publication, "Beyond Prisons: A New Interfaith Paradigm for Our Failed Prison System."  WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, Davis, CA Sunday's chancel flowers are given to the glory of God by Pr. Pamela Griffith Pond, in celebration of Dave's birthday (October 5th).  Serving God on Sunday, October 4th   Presiding Minister: The Reverend Pamela Griffith Pond Assisting Minister: Bev Smith Crucifer: Landen Croinex Book Bearer:  Libby Croinex Lector: Don Johnson Ushers: Carmen Harnish & John Patten Fellowship Hosts: Kim Hervey - Hot Dog Lunch Sacristans: Kim Hervey & Karen Spears Flowers: Pr. Pamela Griffith Pond   The Coming Week at St. Paul's Sunday, October 4th Francis of Assisi Lover of Creation, died 1226 Theodor Fliedner, Renewer of Society, died 1864 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Eucharist Blessing of the Animals & Lunch      Tuesday, October 6th  William Tynedale, Translator, Martry, died 1536   Wednesday, October 7th Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, Pastor in North America, died 1787   7:00 p.m. CODA Saturday, October 10th Massie L. Kennard, Renewer of the Church, died 1996  Sunday, October 11th 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Christ's Care List Healing of body, mind and spirit: Vera Bennett Cassie Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter)  Cathleen Cardoza (Relative of Pr. Pamela)  Marty Clark   Margaret Cole Wayne (Vera Bennett's friend) Carleen Embree Dee Fix  Harold Fix Helen Gainey (Vera Bennett's friend) Shirley Gonsalves Dorothy Griffith (Pr. Pamela's mother)  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 Carol Massie (friend of Valda Rose)  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 Angela Smith (Bev Smith's daughter) Pr. John Sumwalt (Pr. Pamela's colleague) Schiann Towle (Lisa & Dwayne Olson's daughter) Bill & Betty Valentine (Vera Bennett's friends) Steve West (Don & Louisa Johnson's friend)    Those who grieve:  The family of Dorothy Warner Marian Smock and other family of her sister, Frances Wieber   Our pastoral call process and each member of the call committee: Judy Faye, Chair Vicki Pyle, Secretary Frank Gonsalves Don Ockrassa Jessica Nelson       We also pray for:  Safety in our community All whose homes are threatened by fire or whose homes have burned Firefighters and support personnel  An end to racism and other injustice A just and lasting peace in the Holy Land Refugees  Those serving in the armed forces    St. Paul's Lutheran Church The Reverend Pamela Griffith Pond, Interim Pastor 415.847.8030 (cell) pastorpamela@live.com 1300 Tuolumne Street Vallejo, California 94590

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