July 2019

  From Your Rector:

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Every three years we begin our summer lectionary readings with lessons from Paul’s Letter to the Galatians.  It is a relatively short letter, but full of advice for modern day Christians.  Paul very much wanted to help the Galatians create a firm foundation for their faith.  This letter was most likely written by Paul between 10 and 20 years after Jesus death, resurrection, and ascension, yet it is as true today as it was then, with each chapter offering its own reminder to us of Jesus’ teachings.

 In Chapter 1, we are reminded that we do not have to live for the approval of others!  Galatians 1:10

 Chapter 2, drives home the point that we are not defined by our past. Galatians 2:20

 Lest we forget or lose focus, Chapter 3 prompts us to remember that our worth is in Christ, not in our jobs or education.  Galatians 3:27

 Chapter 4 is our cue to our identity, refreshing our thoughts, reminding us that we are no longer a slave to the world, but are now children of God.  Galatians 4:7.

 A caution is offered in Chapter 5, that we should not allow ourselves to be led by emotions and feelings, but instead allow ourselves to be led by the spirit.  Galatians 5:25.

 And lastly Chapter 6 offers us encouragement, urging us not to grow weary while doing good, because when the time is right, we will reap what we have sown.  Galatians 6:9.

 In a nutshell Paul is telling those early Christians what we need to hear.  Forget what others think, forget the past, realize our worth in Christ as a child of God, following the Holy Spirit, instead of our senses, doing good and garnering God’s grace given so freely for us.  As we get settle into the patterns and the heat of summer let us recall this excellent advice Paul offers to us. 

In Christ.

  George+

 

DEACONS CORNER

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SHEPHERD'S HANDS FREE CLINIC DATE



www.Shepherdshandsclinic.org

St. Luke's - July  9th

St. James - July 8th

St. Mary's- July 23rd

5:30pm - 7:30pm

 

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                                   VESTRY

                  The vestry will meet Thursday, July 18th @5:30pm



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BUSY HANDS

 DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

DOK will not meet in July

 

      MEN"S NIGHT OUT

Tues. July 23rd at 6pm.

  Bring your favorite thing to grill and drink. All men are invited for good food and fellowship! 

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