Weekly e-pistle 07/24/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          July 21, 2016 This Sunday, July 24th 10th Sunday after Pentecost Persistence in prayer evoked the admiration of Jesus and wins the attention of the Lord when Abraham intercedes for Sodom. The life of the baptized-to be rooted and built up in Christ Jesus the Lord-is to be rooted in prayer. God hears and answers prayer and so strengthens God's own. "When I called, you answered me; you increased my strength within me." Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Genesis 18:20-32         Psalm 138      Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]       Luke 11:1-136-20 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Jody Schumacher in honor of Gary Shumacher's birthday.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY!! Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  Sunday, August 7 is FOOD BASKET SUNDAY BRING YOUR DONATION OF CANNED, BOTTLED OR BOXED FOOD The first Sunday of every month St. Paul's collects food for the hungry in our community.  Your donation of canned, bottled or boxed food is greatly appreciated! Upcoming collection dates: August 7th September 4th October 2nd November 6th December 4th CONGREGATION WORKSHOPS The first of our two workshops to brainstorm and discuss how the proceeds received from the sale of Annex 2 will used will be Saturday, July 23rd 9 am-11 am. This workshop will focus on brainstorming ideas and identifying our needs and wants. Breakfast will be served. The second workshop will be Saturday, August 13th 9 am - 11 am. and will focus on prioritizing the list of ideas developed at the first workshop to present at the Congregation Meeting.  CONGREGATION MEETING The third Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, August 28th after worship.  The agenda of the meeting will include Budget review and using the list of prioritized items, a vote will be taken to decide how the proceeds received from the sale of Annex 2 will be used.      What Does the Future of the ELCA look like to you? The ELCA is in a process to discern its future. They are soliciting feedback from both rostered and lay leaders. I would encourage everyone to go to the link and give the ELCA your thoughts.     www.elca.org/future   HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY Vallejo Farmers Market Join in fellowship with the volunteers from Holy Trinity to staff a booth at the Vallejo Farmers Market.  We are looking for volunteers from St. Paul's to help. Please  sign up for a 2 hour time block to help in the booth and spread the word.  See Kathy Sutin or Pr. Dawn if you have any questions or want more information. Brown Bag Meal Ministry Remember the hungry on street corners and elsewhere by having a Brown Bag Meal handy in your car to offer these folks. The bags are available for pick-up at church, along with envelopes to donate the $4.00 it costs to fill a bag. The donation, however, is optional. Please record your name, the date, and number of bags you take. Give generously and joyfully! Serving God Sunday, July 24th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Don Ockrassa Crucifier/Acolyte Dean Ahlberg Lector Don Ockrassa Ushers  Cindy Poehls, Joseph White, & John Patten Organist & Pianist Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts Kathy Sutin & Angelika Shanley Sacristans Karen Spears, Bev Smith & Jody Schumacher  The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, July 24th    10th  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Monday, July 25th Counters:  Don Johnson & Wayne Olson Tuesday, July 26th     Wednesday, July 27th 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, July 28th  Friday, July 29th Saturday, July 30th Sunday, July 31st   11th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week James, Apostle Monday, July 25, 2016 James and his brother John were the sons of Zebedee, fishermen by trade before their call from Jesus. He was the first of the twelve apostles to be martyred, and his death is the only one recorded in scripture (Acts 12:1-2). Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750; Heinrich Schütz, died 1672; George Frederick Handel, died 1759; musicians Thursday, July 28, 2016 These three German-born musicians have done much to enrich the life of the church. Schütz was an early master who focused on settings of biblical texts. Bach wrote over 300 cantatas along with works for organ and instrumental pieces, and has been called the "fifth evangelist" for the way he proclaimed the gospel in music. Handel's great work, Messiah, is a setting of scriptural texts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany Friday, July 29, 2016 Friends of Jesus, Mary and Martha are remembered for the hospitality of their home that they offered him-Martha focused on serving their guest, and Mary on listening to him. Their brother Lazarus was raised from the dead as a sign of the greater resurrection to come. Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, died 1030 Friday, July 29, 2016 Considered the patron saint of Norway, Olaf went from a life of piracy to becoming Christian and declaring himself king of Norway. He revised the laws and tried to administer them fairly. Driven from Norway in a rebellion, he was killed in battle trying to regain his kingdom.  Christ's Care List Healing of body, mind and spirit:   Enrique Arellano Tom & Connie Bell Calie & Robert Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter and son in-law) Vera Bennett Cassie Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter) Kathy Campas-Sutin Juan Caudillo Marty Clark Clyde & Mary (friends of Angelia Siragusa) Margaret Cole Wayne (Vera Bennett's friend) Carleen Embree Dee Fix Harold Fix Helen Gainey (Vera Bennett's friend) Shirley Gonsalves Amanda Hanifan (daughter of Jody & Gary Schumacher) Amy Hanus (friend of Karen Spears) Bessie Hawkins (Vera Bennett's friend) Sheldon Heitz Anna Hervey Donald Hervey Sam Hervey Phyllis Huseby (Jody Schumacher's aunt) Jan Jackson Gladys Jones (Kathy Campas-Sutin's Mother) Louisa Johnson Caryl Kroan Rick Kroan Veronica Laird (friend of Keith & Sonya Domingo) Loree Lucas Carol Massie (friend of Valda Rose) Pr. Larry Nelson (John Patten's friend) Luna Nightshade Nikkie (Vera Bennett's goddaughter) Anita Patten Dean Pollock (Jody Schumacher's brother) Justin Pollock (Jody Schumacher's great nephew) Alissa Princewell Angelia Siragusa Gary Schumacher Angelika Shanley Angela Smith (Bev Smith's daughter) Mike Tomlinson (Teresa Arellano's brother) Schiann Towle (Lisa & Dwayne Olson's daughter) Ben Tyler (Mike Tomlinson's husband) Bill & Betty Valentine (Vera Bennett's friends) Ian Wald (friend of Jody Schumacher) Steve Wald (friend of Jody Schumacher) Leah Wells Steve West (Don & Louisa Johnson's friend) Those who grieve: The friends and family of The family and friends of Vivian M. Orzilli. (Mother of Vicki Orzilli Pyle) We also pray for: The communities of both St. Paul's and Holy Trinity as we transition to a two point parish. Safety in our community - 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 Dr. Dawn Roginski 650.771.4241 (cell) pastordawn@stpaulsvallejo.org 707-643-5761 (Church) 1300 Tuolumne Street Vallejo, California 94590

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