Lectionary Readings for this Week
July 27 - August 3, 2014
Daily Office, BCP – Year 2:Pentecost 7
SundayPsalm 24, 29; PM Psalm 8, 84
Joshua 24:1-15; Acts 28:23-31; Mark 2:23-28
MondayAM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Joshua 24:16-33; Rom. 16:1-16; Matt. 27:24-31
TuesdayAM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Judges 2:1-5,11-23; Rom. 16:17-27; Matt. 27:32-44
WednesdayAM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Judges 3:12-30; Acts 1:1-14; Matt. 27:45-54
ThursdayAM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Judges 4:4-23; Acts 1:15-26; Matt. 27:55-66
FridayAM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Judges 5:1-18; Acts 2:1-21; Matt. 28:1-10
SaturdayAM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Judges 5:19-31; Acts 2:22-36; Matt. 28:11-20
NextSunday –Pentecost 8
Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 14:13-21

Serving this Sunday (July 27):

8:30 am / 11:00 am
Altar Guild / Jean Olson, EvaHobbs / Bill Grohs
Bread Baking / Peggy Ferdinand
Chalice Bearer / Vested: Mina Richardson
Assisting: Jean Olson / Vested: Bill Grohs
Assisting: Gayle Miels
Acolytes / Joe Mather, Lar Soe / Natalia and CeCe Wendlandt
Lectors / Sue Mather / Laura McKnight
Prayers of People / Steve Erickson / Susan Knepler
Healing Team / Phyllis Bruce, Julie Saxton, Mya Htay / Dick Guiton, Mary Loomer
Ushers / Kin Ton, Cherry Say / John and Debbi Horton
Children’s Chapel / Youth Interns
Nursery / Moo Hei Paw, Rebecca Everman / David and Amy Nelson
Intercessors / John and Janet Crocker / Susan Heil
Refreshment break / Need Volunteers

Serving next Sunday (August 3):

8:30 am / 11:00 am
Altar Guild / Susan Heil, Patty Thompson / Kristen Kidder
Bread Baking / John Gappa
Chalice Bearer / Vested: Lori Goetz
Assisting: Paul Saxton / Vested: Chris Caldarale
Assisting: Ed Kopietz
Acolytes / Dietrich Balsbaugh, Thee Ku Hser / Amelia Clauss, Julia Schrag
Lectors / Joel Thompson / Imad Libbus
Prayers of the People / George Slanger / Brad Thames
Healing Team / Phyllis Bruce, Ann Schwarz, Bill Poehler, Mya Htay / Dick Guiton
Ushers / Mina Richardson, Naw Salena Sein / Dave and Mary Lou Wiley
Children’s Chapel / No children's chapel
Nursery / Cherry Say, Lois Simon / Manuela & Brad Thames
Intercessors / Jean Smidt / John and Debbi Horton
Refreshment break / Need Volunteers

Welcome toMessiah Episcopal Church!

1631 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116
(651) 698-2590 •

We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today.

We are a growing community committed to the worship of God, the lordship of Jesus Christ, and renewal through the Holy Spirit.

If you are new to Messiah…

We encourage you to fill out a guest card from the pew rack in front of you and place it on the offering plate or hand it to one of the ushers.

We welcome all Christian people, irrespective of denomination, to share in the bread and wine of the Holy Eucharist.

You are warmly invited to stay for light refreshments following the 8:30a.m. service.

If you would like prayer…

Members of Messiah’s Healing Team are available to pray with you during the administration of Holy Communion. If you would like prayer for healing, for some need or hurt, for a relationship or an important decision, or for any other reason, please join with them at the front left of the Sanctuary.

Each day of the week Messiah’s intercessory prayer groups pray for all requests submitted to them. If you wish prayer, write your request on one of the purple slips of paper in the pew rack and either place it on the offering plate or put it in the box on the table in the Gathering Area.

Messiah Staff

The Rev. John NewtonRector
The Rev. Edwin WittenburgRector Emeritus

The Rev. Judith DesHarnaisDeacon
Jeff KidderMusic Director
Paul JohnsonMusic Assistant

Bobbie BoothDirector of Youth Ministries
Ann SchwarzParish Administrator
Janice DamesOffice Coordinator

Lori GoetzCoordinator of Children’s Ministries

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR July 27, 2014

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL: Children ages 4 – 10 (through 4th grade) are invited to Children’s Chapel during the 8:30 am service. Please follow the leader carrying the cross to children’s chapel (in the Loft for the summer).

INTERCESSORY PRAYER: For those desiring prayer, please fill out the purple slips found in your pews. Specify if you would like your name printed in the bulletin to be remembered in prayer by the congregation for a week. We will print only first names - unless otherwise directed – to respect your privacy. Today we prayforthe people of BurmaandHaiti. Prayer requestscan be sent .

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please email bulletin announcements by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to: .

ADULT EDUCATION:

  • English conversation in the reception area at 10:10 am.
  • Berit Goetz, a staff member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, will lead the first of two sessions on inductive Bible study. In the Loft at 10 am.

BEING GOOD NEIGHBORS:Parking on Sunday mornings.Please observe the following parking rules when parking near the church. There is NO PARKING within 30 feet of a stop sign, within 20 feet of an unmarked intersection, and within 5 feet of an alley or driveway. That means staying more than a car length away from any corner and about half a car length away from driveways and alleys. Our neighbors will appreciate our consideration.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: We need help with Great Adventure Day's clean up on Sunday, August 3. Contact Katy Nelson, or Lori Goetz, .

FOOD FOR THE SCHAUERS: Becky Schauer fell and broke her hip. She will be unable to walk for 10 weeks or more. Maggie McKnight has set up a meal train schedule. If you would like to be on the list, please email Maggie at .

"The Great Narnia Adventure" Rehearsal: There will be rehearsal for all actors participating in "The Great Narnia Adventure"TODAY directly following the11 o'clockservice. Lunch will be provided.

Gauging Interest in a Monthly House Group: We would like to see if there is interest in a new house group that would only meet once a month on Sunday late afternoon/evening (maybe 4-6 p.m. or so). This group could take the form of a book study, bible study or just a fellowship time depending on interest. We'd aim to create a group that would be able to accommodate families with children. If you are interested in participating in such a group, please contact Harriet Sands () or Martha Olive () over the next month or so.

ANGLICAN YOUNG PEOPLE'S ASSOCATION (AYPA): AYPA is an international organization with the motto "For Christ and the Church". Its goals are to encourage young people to bear witness to their faith in their daily work and undertake service for church and community. Messiah will host a regional AYPA event over Labor Day weekend. We expect up to 250 Karen youth from 6 states to be in Saint Paul August 29-31 to participate in singing, Bible study and fellowship. We will need hosts to help house Karen guests from out-of-state on Friday and Saturday night. Please watch for more details. Questions? Contact: Dah Bu or Janice Dames.

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, July 27

8:30 amHoly Eucharist (Nursery care available)

9:45 amRefreshment break

11:00 am Holy Eucharist (Nursery care available)

6:30 pmWord for the Hungry

Monday, July 28

1:00 pmYouth Band Practice

Tuesday, July 29

9:00 amThe Great Narnia Adventure

1:00 pmStaff meeting

Wednesday, July 30

6:30 amMen’s prayer

9:00 amThe Great Narnia Adventure

Thursday, July 31

9:00 amThe Great Narnia Adventure

4:00 pmWorship Band

Friday, August 1

9:00 amThe Great Narnia Adventure

2:00 pmFun Friday -- water fun in the side yard!

Sunday, August 3

8:30 amHoly Eucharist(Nursery care available)

9:45 amRefreshment break

11:00 am Holy Eucharist (Nursery care available)

12:30 pmNarnia Clean-up

6:30 pmWord for the Hungry