Re“Mark”able News - 9 July 2017

Today's Readings: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45: 11-18; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 

Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol)

Together in Faith: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

In some passages, Jesus asks us to take up our crosses and follow him. Here, he tells us to seek rest and refreshment. The call to discipleship, to stewardship, is complex, demanding many different responses. We need to be alert to today’s call.

Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Anali Perry

Fr. Harold Knight’s Birthday: On July 26th, Fr. Harold Knight will turn 105!!! He is not going to be able to make it this year for the celebration, so we are collecting birthday cards to deliver to him and request that any be turned in no later than Saturday, July 22nd. There will be a basket in Lion’s Den to collect the cards.

Devine Diners: The Devine Diners program kicked off last weekend with 20 attendees enjoying an indoor picnic at the home of Bobbie Degnon. Everyone enjoyed the good food and conversations with others. A list was provided showing the makeup of the smaller groups and all groups met to decide what their plans are. Fortunately we have had a few additional people sign up this week because they heard about all the fun. You are still welcome to join by contacting Carolyn Morgan at [email protected] or 817-266-8016. New groups will be assigned in September but you don't have to wait until then to join.

Back to School: Believe it or not, school we be starting soon! The Food Pantry will be giving out school supplies again this year. There will be a donation box in the Narthex for parishioners who would like to donate paper, pencils, pens, glue, erasers, etc. Thank you to everyone who has generously donated summer food and snacks for the summer!

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Daughters of the King: July 12, 2017, 11 am
• ECW & M: July 16, 2017, 11:15 pm
• Ministry Council (all ministry leaders): Tuesday, August 15, 7 pm
• Altar Guild: August 19, 2017, 10 am
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, August 22, 2017, 7 pm, Conference Room

Mark Your Calendars:

• Sunday, July 16— 10 am English service-Praise (Lion's Den Host: EVERYONE!)
• Sunday, July 23-—10 am English service-Choral
• Sunday, July 30—10 am English service—Praise
• Vacation Bible School, July 17 to July 21 (more volunteers needed!); registration forms in the narthex

Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. 

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