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First Sunday of the Month food donations
Don't forget to bring in your non-perishable food donations for the Bread of Life Food Pantry this Sunday. As is our custom on the first Sunday of each month, we will present the donated food at the offertory. Those of you who have a vegetable or flower garden, the Food Pantry accepts fresh veggies and flowers on the Tuesdays they are open: July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 14 & September 28.
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Dear
Friend,
I've been thinking and reading about mission this week, and came across these words by the South
African theologian David Bosch:
Our mission has no life of its own: only in the hands of the sending God can it truly be called mission. Not least since
the missionary initiative comes from God alone--- There is church because there is mission, not vice versa. To
participate in mission is to participate in the movement of God's love toward people, since God is a fountain of sending
love.
Bosch's point is a simple one, but one that's easy for Christians to forget. As the people who make
up the Church, we don't have a mission all by ourselves. Only God has a mission, and God has
graciously invited us to join in this mission. So what does it look like for us to participate in God's
mission?
This Sunday, as we celebrate our nation's independence, we'll also hear one of the great stories
about mission in the Gospels, Jesus' sending of the seventy elders. You may remember that Jesus
sent them ahead of him to prepare the way for him. Curiously, though, he tells them not to carry a
bag, or extra sandals, or food and water, and instead to be completely dependent on the hospitality
of strangers. It seems that God's mission is fulfilled not by clinging to power or self-sufficiency, but
through vulnerability and a willingness to be dependent on others-even strangers! So much for
what my Scoutmaster once taught me about being prepared!
This week's Gospel offers you and me a timely glimpse of God's mission, and also an invitation to
participate in it ourselves. I look forward to joining you as we commit ourselves to God's mission
anew, and to sending God's love to those who need it most.
Edmund
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| This Sunday |
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
July 4, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Edmund Harris
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Galatians 6: 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Read these
lessons
Liturgical Ministers for this Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Lawrence Fogarty
Lector-Sally Erskine
Usher-Gerry McAvoy
Greeter-Ray & Robin Grant
Coffee Hour-Sally Erskine & Co.
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Eucharistic Minister-Linda LeBreux
Lectors-Susan Murphy & Shirley Baker
Cantor-Emily Dench
Acolytes- Lydia DeAngelo, Bella DeAngelo & Cheynne Lambert
Ushers-George & Carol Nunes
Greeters- The DeAngelo Family
Altar Guild-Mel Inman & Michelle Callahan
Counters-Maurice Holmes & Gladys Murino
Coffee Hour- Jim Bryant, Mindy Kelley, Karen Virtue & Isabel Killam
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| Grace Church Meal Site |
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Sign up now to serve as part of a six- to eight-person team at this July 3 soup kitchen. We'll meet in our Parish Hall at 2:30 p.m. to carpool into Providence and should return by 6 p.m. Please contact Suellen Franze with any questions: 508-243-0650 or sfranze{at}gmail{dot}com.
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| Christmas in July |
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Stanley Street Treatment & Resources:
Those battling HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and/or addiction need your assistance in securing personal items to help them maintain personal hygiene and self esteem as they start to rebuild their lives. Shirley Friend (401-835-3466 or amigosmf{at}cox{dot}net) will collect shaving cream, soap, deodorant, disposable razors, toothpaste and travel size shampoos and conditioners. A collection box for these items has been placed in the Parish Hall.
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| Photography Exhibit Contest |
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A winner has been chosen for the "You Name It" Exhibit Naming Contest. The winning entry was "Peace I Give to You" submitted by Beverly Fairhurst. Beverly will receive the print of her choice from the exhibit, donated by Dot Campbell. Dot will continue to display her photography in our Parish Hall throughout the summer. Be sure to stop by and check it out *.
* All photos are available for sale and can be purchased in many sizes. Contact Dot Campbell at dafcampb@hotmail.com or 401-722-8939.
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| What in God's name are we singing? |
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St. Augustine of Hippo is quoted as saying, "To sing is to pray twice." Music plays a huge role in our worship for good reason. Join Nat Taylor for two weeks of exploring our liturgical music and hymnody. This interactive, musical forum will be part history, part conversation, part singing, and totally fun for all ages. Join us at 9:15 a.m. Sundays, July 18 & 25.
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| Dancing with the Stars of Epiphany |
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When: Friday, August 6, 7- 9:30 p.m.
Where: Parish Hall
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your friends for an evening of dancing!
Please bring a dessert, appetizer, or a drink (no spirits, but the Holy Spirit) to share. We will have the dance floor cleared, and the tables set for a great evening out.
We hope to welcome all ages to the dance-floor, and there will be childcare including a movie and popcorn downstairs for tired tots.
We want to dance to the music of all the generations, so please submit the title and artist of up to three of your favorite tunes. Send your submissions to jennifer{at}epiphanyep{dot}org or or write them down on the sign-up sheet on the table in the entrance of the church.
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| New Photos |
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Check out the newest Epiphany photos!
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| Next Sunday |
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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 11, 2010
Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sermon: The Reverend Jennifer L. Pedrick
Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Scripture readings:
Amos 7:7-17
Psalm 82
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37
Read these
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