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Reader Raves 2020. by Jim Shields.
It’s time again to rave for your faves in the Republican newspaper’s Reader Raves 2020. Of special interest
to me is “Best Place of Worship”. I plan on voting for St David’s of course. How about you? You never
know what can happen if we make a strong showing. Vote on READERRCOMAVES.. Voting ends 8/4/20.
It’s time again to rave for your faves in the Republican newspaper’s Reader Raves 2020. Of special interest
to me is “Best Place of Worship”. I plan on voting for St David’s of course. How about you? You never
know what can happen if we make a strong showing. Vote on READERRCOMAVES.. Voting ends 8/4/20.
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First Time at Saint David’s?
Our regular services are at 8:00 and 10:00 on Sunday mornings; however, for the months of June, July and August, we hold a single service on Sundays at 9:00 am.. 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 ReadingsThe Cross and the Lynching Tree, 2011 by: James Cone
This is a challenging book in more ways than one. James Cone is arguably the most important theologian to develop a self-consciously Black Theology. As the title suggests, he draws a parallel between the crucifixion and lynching. Cone says that remembering the lynching tree keeps us mindful of the brutal horror of the cross. And remembering the cross helps us to find redemption even in the face of horrors like lynching. The book can be theologically dense. But the Beloved Community Team of our diocese has recommended that people read it, and the clergy of the diocese will be talking about it at Clergy Conference this year. 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 Week 11: Luke 9-13 Week 12: Luke 19-23 Week 13: Luke 24 and John 1-4 Week 14: John 5-9 Week 15: John 10-14 Week 16: John 15-19 Week 17: John 20-21, Acts of the Apostles 1-3 Week 18: Acts of the Apostles 4-9 This week: Romans 1-5 Please join us in reading the entire New Testament |
Summer PicnicWhat's Happening This Week
7/8-7/14 Monday: Men's Bible Study, 7pm Tuesday: OA, 9:30a Praise Team, 1:00p Wednesday: Shugart”s 5p-7p Shugart's 5:00p - 7:00p Thursday: OA 10a-11:30a Friday: Saturday: Shugart’s 10a-11:30a NA in the Ed Wing, 7p Al-Anon in the Community Room 7:30p Sunday: Holy Eucharist 9a **we are always closed during the week if Agawam High School closes for weather-related reasons** Please note:Beginning June 2 through August: Sunday service willl be held at 9am
Friday bible study and healing services will resume in September 
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. --1 Peter 1:13
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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.
