Weekly e-pistle 08/28/2016

St. Paul's E-pistle          August 25, 2016 This Sunday, August 28th 15th Sunday after Pentecost Invited and inviting-that is the nature of the church. By God's grace in holy baptism we have a place at the banquet table of the Lord. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still. Holy Communion - 11 AM   All are welcome to receive Communion! Sunday's Readings: Proverbs 25:6-7      Psalm 112      Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16      Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God Happening Around St. Paul's Check out our website  CONGREGATION MEETING - Sunday August 28 The Third Quarter Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, August 28th after worship.  The agenda of the meeting will include budget review and an Annex 2 discussion.  Please plan to attend.  KITCHEN TEA TOWELS - We need donations Our kitchen tea towels are disappearing.  We are asking for donations to replenish our supply.  The flour sack variety is best. Flour sack tea towels have excellent absorption and are super soft and lint-free. 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   NEXT SUNDAY, September 4th 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: September 4th October 2nd November 6th December 4th   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, August 28th: Presiding Minister The Reverend Dawn Roginski Assisting Minister  Dean Ahlberg Crucifier/Acolyte Teresa Arellano Lector  Lisa Olson Ushers   Cindy Poehls, Joseph White & John Patten Organist & Pianist  Clyde Niesen Fellowship Hosts  Cynthia Bettini & Judy Faye Sacristans  Anita Patten & Kathy Sutin The Coming This Week at St. Paul's: Check out our website for the full months calendar:   Sunday, August 28th    15th  Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Eucharist 3rd Qtr Congregation Meeting Monday, August 29th Counters:  Don Johnson &  Tuesday, August 30th     Wednesday, August 31st 7:00 p.m. C.O.D.A  Thursday, September 1st Friday, September 2nd Saturday, September 3rd Sunday, September 4th   16th Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Commemorations for the Week: Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, died 430 Sunday, August 28, 2016 Augustine was one of the greatest theologians of the Western church. A native of North Africa, he recovered from a debauched young adulthood through the influence of his mother, Monica, and Bishop Ambrose of Milan. Besides writing influential theological books, he served as bishop of Hippo, in present-day Algeria. Moses the Black, monk, martyr, died around 400 Sunday, August 28, 2016 Converted from life as a thief and a robber to Christianity, Moses was an Ethiopian who became a desert monk at Skete. His conversion had a great impact in his native country. Wearing a white habit, he said, "God knows I am black within." He was murdered during an attack by Berbers. Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, bishop, renewer of the church, died 1872 Friday, September 02, 2016 Grundtvig was, with Søren Kierkegaard, one of the two great Danish theologians of the nineteenth century. As a pastor, he battled the prevalent idea that Christianity was more a philosophy than divine revelation. He wrote over a thousand hymns. 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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