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Each week during Lent, You are invited to reflect on how you are doing in one of the “practices for a Jesus-centered life.”
This week, our focus is on “Bless.” By that Bishop Curry means to bless everyone we meet, practicing generosity and compassion and proclaiming the Good News of God in Christ with hopeful words and selfless actions.
A couple of questions to get you started are: What is the best gift you have ever been given? Why was it so special? How could you partner with God to bring about blessings and love for those around you? What is one practice of generosity or compassion you could commit to trying this ?
Chili Cook-Off this Saturday at 5p
Childrens bowling this coming Sunday, 11a
This week, our focus is on “Bless.” By that Bishop Curry means to bless everyone we meet, practicing generosity and compassion and proclaiming the Good News of God in Christ with hopeful words and selfless actions.
A couple of questions to get you started are: What is the best gift you have ever been given? Why was it so special? How could you partner with God to bring about blessings and love for those around you? What is one practice of generosity or compassion you could commit to trying this ?
Chili Cook-Off this Saturday at 5p
Childrens bowling this coming Sunday, 11a
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First Time at Saint David’s?
Our regular services are at 8:00 and 10:00 on Sunday mornings. At both services, we sing songs, read passages from the Bible, hear a sermon about how the Bible applies to our lives, and celebrate Holy Communion. The service lasts about an hour. You can follow the service on screens at the front of the Church or else in the red Book of Common Prayer in the pews. Children are welcome at all services. There is also a nursery available during all services, as well as special children’s programming during the 10:00 service. After the 10:00 service, please join us for pastries, coffee, and/or juice. We would love to get to know you better! We have ample parking, and the Church is fully handicapped-accessible. Praise and worship of our Lord does not end when the service is over. We are all encouraged to go in peace to love and serve the Lord where ever life takes us. Don't miss out on what you deserve: peace, love, and happiness. Come to St. David's where you will find that and more. ALL are welcome, please join us! St. David's is a place where new friendships are formed and old friendships blossom. Saint David’s is called to be: a caring community of dynamic worship and relevant teaching designed to provide a foundation for our daily lives and to equip believers to serve God in the world. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to love God and community; committing ourselves to lives of joyful worship, prayer and the teaching of scripture Recommended ReadingsCrazy Christians and The Power of Love
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry These two collections of sermons by perhaps the best preacher in the Episcopal Church are fun to read. The sermon "Crazy Christians" did much to get Curry elected as our Presiding Bishop. "The Power of Love," his royal wedding sermon, catapulted him onto the world stage. Closer to home, another sermon from The Power of Love, "The Way of Love" is the basis for our 2019 Lent program here at Saint David's. Check them out--you won't regret it!
New Testament ReadingsWeek 1: Matthew 1-4
Week 2 Matthew 5-9 Week 3: Matthew 10-14 Week 4: Matthew 15-19 Week 5. Mathew 20-24 Week 6: Mark 1-4 Week. 7: Mark 5-9 Week 8: Mark 10-14 Week 9: Mark 15-16, Luke 1-3 Week 10: Luke 4-8 This week: Luke 9-13 Please join us in reading the entire New Testament in one year! A discussion of the readings to date will be held April 9 at 2p. Links to YouTube videos for Luke are provided here for your convenience. |
What's Happening This Week
3/18-3/24 Monday: Men's bible study, 7:00p Tuesday: OA 9:30a Praise team 1:00 Vestry, 7p Wednesday: Grandparent's Playgroup Shugart's 5:00p - 7:00p Thursday: OA 10:00 - 11:30a Friday: Stations of the Cross, 11:30a Healing Eucharist, 12:00p Bible Study, 1:00p - 2p Saturday: Shugarts 10a-11:30a Chili Cook-Off, 5p NA, 7:00pm Al-Anon in the Community Room, 7:30p Sunday: Holy Eucharist Services at 8am and 10am The Way of Love: Learn, 11:30a Children’s bowling after the 10a service **we are always closed during the week if Agawam High School closes for weather-related reasons** Save the date . . . . . . .March 23: Chili Cook-off, 5p
March 24: Bowling after church April 1: Community Supper, Pot Roast, 6pm April 14 - 21: Holy week: Thurs & Fri services 7pm April 18: Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm April 19: Good Friday/Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00-12:00 April 20: Holy Saturday Prayer Vigil, 10am to 4pm April 20: Easter Vigil at Saint Andrew’s, 7pm April 21: Easter Sunday Services, 8am and 10am May 5: Mother's Day Brunch after church May 6: Community Supper, Chicken Cordon Bleu, 6pm June 3: BBQ Chicken & Strawberry Shortcake Supper 6pm June 16: Father's Day Ice Cream Sundaes at coffee hour 
Jesus said: "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you"
Luke 6:27. "Refrain from anger, leave rage alone. Do not fret yourself, it leads only to evil." "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him" Red Book of Common Prayer, Psalm 37:7,9 |
The viability of our church can only be sustained with your unending support. St David's offers so much to our parish and to the community through our many projects and ministries. Our parishioners make our church a warm and friendly place to worship, the physical surroundings offer a comfortable and peaceful environment to gather, and Fr. Harvey offers a personal touch in helping us understand the word of the Lord. Please consider making a general donation or a donation to our current flooring project, our memorial fund, or our children's ministry. Click on the "Donate" button below, mail a check or put in our collection basket during our services. Thank you in advance for your support.
