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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 Readings The Twelve (1984) by Bernard Ruffin
The Search for the Twelve Apostles (1973) by W.S. McBirnie, These two books both investigate the lives of Jesus’ closest followers, beginning with what we know about the apostles from Scripture, but mostly based on subsequent traditions. Both are reasonably interesting, particularly for those curious about the apostles. Ruffin seems to be Catholic, and McBirnie Protestant, which gives the books a slightly different feel. Both tend to give the later legends more credit than I am inclined to do. McBirnie quotes his sources at some length; Ruffin mostly just tells the story. Of the two, I liked Ruffin slightly better. Recommended by Fr. Harvey New Testament ReadingMatthew 15 - 19
Please join us in reading the entire New Testament Below is a link to YouTube to aid in your reading for this week. |
Monday:
Men's Bible Study, 7p Tuesday: OA, 9:30a Choir Practice, 1:30p Wesdnesday: Preschool Playgroup, 9:30a Thursday: OA, 10a Friday: Healing Eucharist, 12p Bible Study, 1p Saturday: Social Justice Program at All Saints South Hadley, 9a - 3p Shugart's, 10 - 11:30a Sunday: Holy Eucharist Service, 9a Annual Meeting, 9:45a Children's Pizza Making, 9:45a **we are always closed during the week if Agawam High School closes for weather-related reasons**
Mark your Calendars:January 28: New Testament Conversation, 2:30p
January 28: New Testament Conversation, 2:30p January 28: Yoga Class, 3p - 4p January 28: Mexican Train Night, 5p February 2: Creation Care Walk, Robinson State Park, 11:45a February 11: Women's Correctional Center Bible Study, 6:30p February 16: Children's Slime Day, 10:45a February 25: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5p February 25: Mexican Train Dominoes, 6p February 26: Ash Wednesday Service, 7p February 29: Small Church Summit, at All Saints South Hadley, 9a-3p March 21: Auction, 1p - 4p 
Scripture Verses for next week 2nd Sunday after Epiphany:
Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12; 1Corinthians 1-9; and John 1: 29-42 Children's Craft Day |
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 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.
