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Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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
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
*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
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Vestry Meetings
All Saints: May 18th at 6:00 pm
St. Marks: June 5th at 6:15 pm
Christ Church: May 25th at 5:30 pm
Stras Memorial: May 15th 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: May 24th and 25th, 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.
May 29th. I will be at St Mark's at 10 am with the Alliance for our 5th Sunday event.
Special Services
The Feast of St Mary Magdalene, Christ Church, July 22th
The Feast of St Mathew, Stras, September 21st
All Saints Day, All Saints, November 1st
For the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers for Sunday Services:
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
Sunday, May 29th
Color: White
First Reading: Acts 16:16-34
Psalm: 97
Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21
Gospel: John 17:20-26
Prayers of the People: Form III
Special Services for the Altar Guilds, Senior Wardens, Worship leaders, and Lay readers:
Friday, July 22nd, The Feast of St Mary Magdalene with be at Christ Church at 6 pm
Color: White
First Reading: Judith 9:1,11-14
Psalm: 42:1-723
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18
Gospel: John 20:11-18
Prayers of the People: Form III
Wednesday, September 21st, The Feast of St Matthew the Evangelist will be at Stras Memorial at 6 pm
Color: Red
First Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6
Psalm: 119:33-40
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
Prayers of the People: Form III
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