Weekly e-pistle 07/31/2016

St. Paul's           E-pistle          July 28, 2016 This Sunday, July 31st 11th Sunday after Pentecost Today's texts offer instruction and encouragement for all who are occasionally overwhelmed by the "unhappy business" of life. Jesus urges us to take care and be on guard against all kinds of greed. We who have died with Christ in holy baptism have also been raised with him and are encouraged to elevate our thinking, seeking the "things that are above." To that end we seek the sustenance of the Lord's supper and the encouragement of God's word. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23      Psalm 49:1-12      Colossians 3:1-11      Luke 12:13-21 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God. Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  Lutheran World Relief - School Kits Imagine having to choose between a meal or purchasing a notebook. Project Promise School Kits are sent to places where even the few required school supplies may be more than a family can afford. Pencils and paper can help write a positive future.  We are collecting items for Lutheran World Relief School Kits.  The backpacks have been ordered and now we need to fill them. If you have any questions, talk to Anita Patten. Include the following in each school kit: Four 70 Sheet Notebooks of wide or college ruled paper, approximately           8" X 10"; no loose leaf. One  30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches           on the other. One  Pencil Sharpener One  Pair of blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades           work well) Five  Unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with rubber band One  Black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a           rubber band One  Box of 16 or 24 crayons   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 second workshop, to discuss how the proceeds from the sale of annex 2 should be used, 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 31st: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister Kim Hervey Crucifier/Acolyte DonOckrassa Lector Karen Spears Ushers  John Patten & Don Ockrassa Organist & Pianist Cesar Cancino Fellowship Hosts Judy Faye & Lisa Olson 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 31st    11th  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Monday, August 1st Counters:  Don Johnson & Jody Schumacher Tuesday, August 2nd     Wednesday, August 3rd 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, August 4th  1:00 p.m. Sewing Friday, August 5th Saturday, August 6th Sunday, August 7th   12th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week: 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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