Welcome to St. Stephen’s Parish blog for Sunday, 16 August
2015. We have so many visitors to our area this
time of the year. Don’t miss out on a chance to stop to offer help by giving
directions or local food or shopping suggestions to these folks. You know how
it feels to be in a new place. There’s a lot of ‘good stuff’ to share and you
might just make a new friend.
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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
16 August, 2015
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 a.m. St. Stephen’s, Chester - Holy
Communion
9:00 a.m. St. George’s, East River - Holy
Eucharist
11:00 a.m. St. Stephen’s, Chester - Holy
Eucharist
Readings: 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14; Psalm 111;
Ephesians 5:15-20;
John 6: 51-58
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASTORAL COVERAGE - Reverend Gordon will be
away on vacation 10-23 August inclusive. Worship will continue as scheduled
with Canon Stephen Booth taking the services. In the event of pastoral
emergencies, please contact the Parish Wardens (Coverage has been
arranged).
PARISH COUNCIL - Please note that Parish
Council will not meet again until September. Meetings will take place on the
third Monday of each month. The meeting in September will be held in East
River.
SHOREHAM VILLAGE - CAN YOU HELP ? With the
nicer weather upon us Shoreham Village is seeking volunteers who would like to
spend an hour a week with residents in 1-1 raised gardening, walks or taking a
little sunshine on the decks. They are also seeking volunteers to go out with
the recreation staff on bus drives and outings. Anyone interested please
contact Linda Bell at 902-275-5631
ext 235 or lbell@shorehamvillage.com, also
Karen or Jamie at ext 233 or recreation@shorehamvillage.com. This help is so
needed and such a good way to not only ‘fill your cup’ but also someone else’s
cup too.
LIGHTHOUSE FOOD BANK - Dried goods (pasta,
rice, etc) are always needed at the food bank should you wish to donate
something specific. Please know that every donation is very gratefully
received.
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THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
BIBLE TALK - Wed, 19 August, 10:30 am, in
Tyler Grant Room
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WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
23 August, 2015
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 a.m., St. Stephen’s, Chester - Holy
Communion
9:00 a.m. St. George’s, East River - Holy
Eucharist
11:00 a.m. St. Stephen’s, Chester - Holy
Eucharist
Readings: 1 Kings
8:(1-6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84:
Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:
56-69
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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS
One translation of the word ‘‘manna’ is ‘‘bread.’
‘‘Bread’ has been used as a slang word for ‘‘money.’ Kind of gives a whole
different slant to this passage, doesn’t it. Having money won’t allow you to
live forever. But, having Jesus (“the bread of heaven”) will!. (Michael
Pollesel)
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PARISH TRANSITION PRAYER
O Faithful God, as your people, we cherish our
memories and our history as a sacred gift. We ask you to guide us in our time of
transition. Bless and direct the parochial committee as it carries out the work
of finding a new rector, that through your Holy Spirit they may make wise
decisions on behalf of the parish. Lead all parishioners in Your wisdom, that we
might be receptive to change and growth. Give us Your grace to redirect our
hearts that we may be willing to offer ourselves in joyful service. Do not allow
fear, ignorance or pride to limit the work of your Spirit, nor allow tradition
to prevent the creativity within us from bearing fruit. Open our hearts to the
call of the Gospel. Give us courage and renewed hope, that we may meet the
challenge of being the church of our time. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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