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Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Global Goals Grants - Accepting Applications!
The Global Goals Grant application is open now through Dec. 1. Grants of up to $1,000 are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to parishes with projects that address one of the first eight Global Goals. Parishes that would like their application considered at the next meeting of the Southwestern Virginia Episcopal Fund board should apply by Apr. 25.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3kieRFP
Safe Church Certification Trainings
We are offering two Safe Church trainings via Zoom next month:
Safeguarding God's Children on Tuesday, May 3 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Safeguarding God's People on Tuesday, May 24 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. These are the last trainings that will be offered until late August or early September. Click below to register.
Safeguarding God's Children: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsduyrqz0jGNSXvDFgjXcvjPZ1VJdDxOKa
Safeguarding God's People: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdeqqpj8jH9PdHE-1eQu9-2s0Fokw6Rnc
Join the Youth Mission Team - Apply by May 1
The Youth Mission Team (YMT) application for new members is open for rising 9th-12th graders. YMT is a leadership development ministry team, and members work together to design and lead youth events in the diocese. If you know a teen who is looking to make an impact and build community, please click here to learn more.
YMT Application: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/z1p41r7l0gm1u7y/
Unpacking CONNECT Zoom Webinar
Invite Welcome Connect is hosting a 90-minute webinar Wednesday, May 4 to share best practices and creative ideas that have emerged post-pandemic around CONNECT. Registration can be found at the link below.
Webinar Registration: https://www.invitewelcomeconnect.com/
Evangelism Snapshot - Spiritual Fulfillment Outdoors
A recent study commissioned by The Episcopal Church found that 45% of respondents viewed being outdoors or in nature as the most spiritually fulfilling activity. This was a response shared by Christians, other religions, and those who are not religious. In the latest Evangelism Snapshot, we explore how churches can leverage this finding to engage newcomers and church members alike.
Read more: https://conta.cc/3IVMV4b
Embracing Evangelism Trial
Is your church interested in learning more about Embracing Evangelism, a six-part digital course exploring our call to seek, name, and celebrate Jesus' loving presence in the stories of all people?
Canon Jenni Faires and Sharon White, Program Director at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, are looking for 4-5 clergy, staff, or lay leaders interested in joining a fast-paced cohort to test run the curriculum. We will meet twice per week for 3 weeks on Zoom in April (no meetings during Holy Week). Dates are to be set once we determine the availability of participants.
Sign up: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/z17qf3f1m4wkau/
*Evangelism Matters: Digital Resources for Evangelism Discernment & Ministry
The Evangelism Matters audio conference and zoom webinars are now available for everyone to listen to and share. Hear from a wide variety of Episcopal Church clergy and lay leaders share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of evangelism. Worth a listen for any size parish leader!
Read more: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/evangelism-matters/
Summer Mission Trips
Registration for our two youth mission trips is now open. Join us for a week of service and fellowship this summer at Grace House on the Mountain. The middle school trip is from June 19-25 and the high school trip is from June 26-July 1. Save the dates and sign up soon. Registration is limited!
Middle School Registration: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/ks07ztn13dr1b1/
High School Registration: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/k128eyq60ok0t50/
The work of the Spirit, God’s plans our hands.
Appalachian Alliance outreach projects.
Haiti Partnership $3,000
Jail Ministry $200
Tazewell Ministerial $400
Bluefield Union Mission $400
A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry $400
information will be updated at the end of each month
*Curate Discretionary Fund
#meteral support
Vestry Meetings
All Saints: May 18th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks: May 1st at 6:15 pm
Christ Church: April 27th at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: April 24th at 10 am.
Office Hours and classes:
Stras Memorial:
Office Hours: May 3rd, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class will start back in Eastertide.
All Saints:
Office Hours: May 10th and 11th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class will start back in Eastertide.
St. Marks:
Office Hours: May 17th and 18th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class will start back in Eastertide.
Christ Church:
Office Hours: April 26th and 27th, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or anytime by appointment. Our Class will start back in Eastertide.
Sunday Service information:
May 1st, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Marks for a 5 pm service.
May 8th, I will be at All Saints for an 11:15 am service and Christ Church for a 4 pm service.
May 15th, I will be at Stras Memorial for an 11 am service and St Marks for a 5 pm service.
May 22nd, I will be at Christ Church for a 10 am service and All Saints for a 5 pm service.
Special Services
Nativity of John the Baptist, June 24th, All Saints
St. Luke, October 18th, All Saints
All Saints Day, November 1st, All Saints
St. Mathew, September 21st, Stras
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers for Sunday Services:
Sunday, May 1st
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)
Psalm: 30
Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14
Gospel: John 21:1-19
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, May 8th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 9:36-43
Psalm: 23
Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Gospel: John 10:22-30
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, May 15th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 11:1-18
Psalm: 148
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6
Gospel: John 13:31-35
Prayers of the People: Form III
Sunday, May 22nd
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 16:9-15
Psalm: 67
Second Reading: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
Gospel: John 5:1-9
Prayers of the People: Form III
Special Services for the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
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Cell # 276-235-5230
‘all shall be well, all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well,’
Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love
