9/12/22 - Inspiration to Help you GROW in Faith
Because Inspiration isn't just for Sundays...
This week we offer the following resources
to help you build spiritual strength and live a more fulfilling life.
Start your week off with a prayer, a blessing and some encouragement to help you along the way...
Blessing of the Week:
Incorporate Spiritual Practices to enhance our spiritual life...
Spiritual Practice Suggestion of the Week:
Enjoy some peace along the way...
This Week's Peace Project is Episode 38 - In the Wind:
Scripture Readings for Coming Sundays:
Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost, 9/11
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost, 9/18
Help make a difference by putting your Faith in Action
Faith in Action Suggestion for the Month of September:
We are called to pray, AND we are called to put our faith into action. We are called to follow Jesus which means we need to love and serve our neighbors in the name of Christ. It’s also our job to stand up to injustice and respect the dignity of every human being.
This month we suggest you consider joining with other Episcopalians who are urging Congress to act on Solitary Confinement. Join our call to legislators to establish a commission to study solitary confinement and provide humane recommendations for its reduction and reformation. You can find more information at https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/ and click on “Take Action.”
Click HERE for More on the Call for Congress to Act on Solitary Confinement
Looking for Ways to Take Action to #endgunviolence? Check out our Enews ORANGE Edition
Help serve the world in the name of Christ...
This Month's Outreach Project
September: REACH for a Way Out of Homelessness
Turning Point Foundation’s River Haven Project offers a path to hope and the promise of transitioning out of homelessness. Sheltered in tiny houses manufactured by Tuff Sheds and supported by case managers, residents receive job training, medical attention and drug, alcohol and mental health services. You can help by donating any of the following items: razors and shaving cream, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel, mouthwash, bug spray for mosquitos, sunscreen lotion, bath towels and washcloths, heavy socks, canned food, small & large dog food and cat food, notepads, pencils and journals, books & board games, individual trash cans, buckets, PPE - masks and gloves, and heavy blankets. Red REACH bags are available for you convenience. Thank you for helping us put our faith into action. For more information, go to: https://turningpointfoundation.org/river-haven-housing/
In case you didn't see it yet, or would like to see it again...
Last Sunday's Sermon
In case you didn't see it yet...
Last Sunday's Service
Due to technical difficulties, Sunday's service has no audio. We're sorry for the inconvenience. Here is the week before last:
And one new addition to our list...
Quick Prayers
Make coming to church a priority...
You're invited to next Sunday's service
Here's what you can Look Forward to Next Sunday:
This Sunday, September 18th at 10:15am
In this week's Gospel lesson we hear the story of an unrighteous steward who realizes he's about to be fired so he quickly does dishonest favors for some customers. Why? He expects that they'll do him favors in the future. Then we heard Jesus say, "Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much." When we truly understand that God is the Giver of all good gifts, we become faithful. Honesty is important. We are called to share with the poor and use our blessings for good. After all, without God, we could do nothing. Come hear inspiring scripture, beautiful music and an uplifting message of hope and love. Come to church and get inspired!
Lots of great things are happening!
Keeping Up with Everything Offered at St. Paul's:
This is an overview of this week's resources to help you GROW in faith. To learn about everything going on at St. Paul’s, please see our E-newsletter. If you don’t receive it, please let us know. We’d be happy to add you to the list!
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Finally, I welcome you to reach out to share your spiritual journey. Next week, we’ll have new ideas and resources for you. And week after week we’ll get stronger, go deeper and offer ourselves to be transformed more and more into the people God is calling us to be.
God bless you this week and always,
Rev. Susan+
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