ST PAUL’S CHURCH IN ENGLEWOOD UNDAY MESSENGER
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ST PAUL’S CHURCH IN ENGLEWOOD S UNDAY M ESSENGER WELCOME TO ST PAUL’S CHURCH We are glad you are here, and we invite you to enter fully into worship today, and to receive Communion or a blessing. Feel free to take any information about the parish located at the entrances. Don’t be afraid to tell us more about yourself by filling out one of the cards located in each pew or on information tables. Join us as we strive to make northeast Bergen County a place where God’s grace is freely known and shared by all! THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 24, 2018 Today’s Gospel reading is a series of brief parables in which Jesus describes the kingdom of God. The primary image is of something that seems small and weak, but which through God grows into the greatest of its kind. Thus, until the appearance of Jesus, God’s plan was unknown and hidden. But now, in Jesus’ ministry, it is revealed as the rule of God over all the universe. The first reading, from Ezekiel, gives a contrasting picture of earlier kingdoms. In the time of Israel’s exile in Babylon, the Babylonian conquest of Egypt is used by the prophet as an image of God’s rule over all the nations: a concept that was new to Jewish theology. God will replace those kingdoms that grow without his aid. So he did with Egypt in the early years of the sixth century B.C. In today’s psalm, the psalmist has occasion to offer thanks to God. His gratitude arises out of long experience of God’s goodness during a long life. Today’s reading from 2 Corinthians discusses the temporary and incomplete nature of our life in this world. Paul confidently celebrates faith in the love of Christ that has motivated and sustained him through years of difficult ministry to the Gentiles. He fervently proclaimed that anyone who believed and followed Christ had become a new creation and could see the whole of life in this world from a spiritual point of view. Our ultimate life is in the kingdom of God. In the meantime, we are to live as though we were already in that kingdom. For a brief time, in the Eucharist, we have a foretaste of God’s kingdom, and we live in the presence of Christ as redeemed people. Not yet consummated, the kingdom is, for a moment, revealed. It is likewise revealed whenever we, in obedience to our Lord, minister in his name to others, especially the poor and the sick and the oppressed. About the Liturgy and Scripture of the Day The 2018 Matching Gift Campaign has raised 64% of our goal! Can you make a gift?
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S T P A U L ’ S C H U R C H I N E N G L E W O O D
SUNDAY MESSENGER
WELCOME TO ST PAUL’S CHURCH
We are glad you are here, and we invite you to enter fully into worship today, and to
receive Communion or a blessing. Feel free to take any information about the parish
located at the entrances. Don’t be afraid to tell us more about yourself by filling out
one of the cards located in each pew or on information tables.
Join us as we strive to make northeast Bergen County a place where God’s grace
is freely known and shared by all!
THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JUNE 24, 2018
Today’s Gospel reading is a series of brief parables in which Jesus describes the kingdom of God. The primary image is of something that seems small and weak, but which through God grows into the greatest of its kind. Thus, until the appearance of Jesus, God’s plan was unknown and hidden. But now, in Jesus’ ministry, it is revealed as the rule of God over all the universe.
The first reading, from Ezekiel, gives a contrasting picture of earlier kingdoms. In the time of Israel’s exile in Babylon, the Babylonian conquest of Egypt is used by the prophet as an image of God’s rule over all the nations: a concept that was new to Jewish theology. God will replace those kingdoms that grow without his aid. So he did with Egypt in the early years of the sixth century B.C.
In today’s psalm, the psalmist has occasion to offer thanks to God. His gratitude arises out of long experience of God’s goodness during a long life.
Today’s reading from 2 Corinthians discusses the temporary and incomplete nature of our life in this world. Paul confidently celebrates faith in the love of Christ that has motivated and sustained him through years of difficult ministry to the Gentiles. He fervently proclaimed that anyone who believed and followed Christ had become a new creation and could see the whole of life in this world from a spiritual point of view. Our ultimate life is in the kingdom of God. In the meantime, we are to live as though we were already in that kingdom.
For a brief time, in the Eucharist, we have a foretaste of God’s kingdom, and we live in the presence of Christ as redeemed people. Not yet consummated, the kingdom is, for a moment, revealed. It is likewise revealed whenever we, in obedience to our Lord, minister in his name to others, especially the poor and the sick and the oppressed.
About the Liturgy and Scripture of the Day
The 2018 Matching Gift Campaign has raised 64% of our goal! Can you make a gift?
Prayers For those in need of immediate prayers: Laura Antal and
Family, Priscilla Kleinman (Mother of Mark Trautman), Deneen Cooper, Kathy Johnston, Deborah Kelley Moore, Dwight Kelley, Wilner Mazile, Nicholas Hodges, Scott Banford.
For those in need of continuing prayer support: John Bullough, Nazera Wright, Yvonne Baldwin, David Eversley, Lilliam Gonzalez, Cynthia McDonald, Trey Nelson, Carol Yaner, Sharon Wells, Patti Banks, Rebecca Johnson, Pamella Miller, Crystal Baxter, Dawn Baxter Woodhouse, Johann Mullings, Byron Babb.
For those serving in the military or in harm’s way: Austin Herbert, Nicholas C. Basile, Justin Sheldon and Nagelia Harrison Sheldon, Ken Lambert, Nadi Kassem, Justin Coca, Antonio Ramirez, Marc McDonald, Gregory Halstead.
Cycle of Prayer, Anglican Communion: Myanmar; in the Diocese of Newark: Holy Trinity and Holy Innocents, West Orange.
Our partners in faith: St. Michael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahado Church, Church of the Good Shepherd, Fort Lee; Congregation Kol HaNeshama.
For those who have died, and those who mourn them: Bishop George Councell.
Holy Doodling, or Your Notes from Today’s Sermon and WorshipTODAY’S SCRIPTURES: JOB 38:1-11; PSALM 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-13; MARK 4:35-41
AnnouncementsCoffee Hour: Please join us after the 10:30 service in the
Parish Hall for fellowship and refreshments. Thanks to our host today: Beverley Lannaman. If you are interested in being part of this important ministry of hospitality and fellowship, contact: Marian Acquah [email protected].
Next Sunday’s Scriptures:
Kids’ Mass: Invite a kid you know to our weekly 30-minute Mass for Children, called Awake My Soul, 9:45 am Sundays in the Historic Sanctuary—it’s only 30 minutes.
Africana Night: St. Paul’s is hosting AWOGA NY/NJ (Annie Walsh Memorial School) Africana Night Fundraiser on June 30 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Come out to experience the tropical shores of West Africa with food tastings, contemporary fashions, story telling, music, dance performance, etc. Tickets are $25 per person. A limited number of tickets are available! Please contact the Parish Office if interested.
Summer Worship: Today marks the start of Summer Worship with shorter services at 8 am (Chapel) and 10:30 am (Historic Sanctuary). Put your Sunday Best away and come as you are. Invite a friend or neighbor.
Patio Furniture: If you have extra patio chairs or small tables in good condition, we are creating an outdoor-shaded sitting area for the Parish facilities. Call the Parish office during the week if you have something to share, or would like to make a gift for our outdoor gathering space.
Summer Opportunities: If you have kids and youth in your family or household, mark your calendars for St Paul’s Day Camp for Elementary Aged Kids, July 16-20. Youth are welcome to help and volunteer. If you have kids and youth entering grades 5-8, consider a week at our Diocesan
Summer Camp, Crossroads. Fr. Bill will be chaplain July 29-Aug 4. Speak with Kai Alston or Fr. Bill for more details. For choristers aged 10-18, the Diocese of New Jersey Choir Camp is July 15-19; speak with Mark Trautman for more information.
Do you want the latest news and updates? Be sure to register for the Parish electronic news and updates by following the link at the bottom of the Parish website or fill out one of the contact forms available on the information tables.
Upcoming Events:June 30 AWOGA NY/NJ Africana Night FundraiserJuly 3-4 Independence Day Observance -Parish Office
ClosedJuly 15-19 Choir CampJuly 16-20 St. Paul’s Day CampJul 29-Aug 4 Camp at CrossroadsAugust 12 Blessing of College & University StudentsAugust 18 Summer Parish Work DayAugust 26 Blessing of the BackpacksSeptember 8 International Night Celebration
EGIVING AT ST PAUL’SPlease feel free to make a gift and offering in thanksgiving to God. To take advantage of our electronic giving options, please visit online through your electronic device: stpaulsenglewood.org/egiving.htmlor follow the qr code to the left with your capable electronic device.Scan here
CAN YOU HELP BRING THE POWER OF EASTER RIGHT NOW?A generous donor in the Parish Family has invited all of us to deepen our stewardship and giving from God’s abundance as we journey from Easter. The anonymous donor has offered to match your additional financial gift beyond your pledge or regular giving up to $25,000. So if you can make a gift, the abundance is doubled. Your additional gift (no matter the amount) will mean $75,000 of God’s abundance and the transformation of our attention to further God’s Mission through St Paul’s. Make a gift online through Parish website and “Make a Gift” link, or use a labeled envelope available in the Atrium or front of the Historic Sanctuary. We can do it right now!
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COMMITT ING OURSELVES AND OUR
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We are l e s s than $9,000 away from our matching gift goal. Can you make a gift today to help?
HEAD OF THE CHURCHOur Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
BISHOP OF THE CHURCHThe Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, Bishop
THE MINISTERS OF THE CHURCHAll the People
2018 VESTRYThe Rev. Dr. William H. Allport, II, PresiderMichele Simon & Max McDaniel, Wardens
Beverley Lannaman, TreasurerAlbert Griffiths (20191), John Herbert (20202)George J. Hill (20191), Robin Jackson (20183),
Aubrey McDonald (20201), Coralius Noble (20182),Jonathan Stevens (20181), Nicole Thomas (20191)
Robin Taylor (20201)
ST. PAUL’S STAFFThe Rev. Dr. William H. Allport II, Rector
The Rev. Joanne O’Neill, Deacon of the ParishKai Alston, Director of Christian Formation
Mark A. Trautman, Director of MusicDiana Rodriguez, Parish Administrator
Lisa Keenan, Financial AccountantJerome Riddick, Sexton
Gary Mason and George Gill, Sunday SextonsMarteze Golden, Housekeeper
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CONTACT INFORMATION201.568.3276 | [email protected]
113 Engle Street | Englewood, NJ 07631www.stpaulsenglewood.org
Serving this Sunday8 am: Hugh Hall (Lessons); Andrea Evering (EM); James Mosley
(Acolyte); Michele Simon (Vestry Host)
10:30 am: Karen Pestaina (Lessons); Jonathan Stevens, George J. Hill (EM); Maggie Allport (Crucifer); Madison McDaniel (Gospel); Max McDaniel (Vestry Host)
Fellowship: Beverley Lannaman
Altar Guild: Dolores Murray, Daphne Hall
Ushers: Steve Im, Joanne Lee, Myrna Harrison
Counters: Robin Jackson, Robin Taylor
- Join us as we travel to the distant, tropical shores of West Africa - African Food Tasting - Contemporary African Fashions - African Story-telling - African Music - African Dance Performance - Event admission $25 per person.
Come spend an enjoyable evening travelling to the distant shores of West Africa! Tickets on-sale now from AWOGA NY/NJ members, or https://awoganynj-africananight.brownpapertickets.com
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS FOR SALE IN THE PARISH OFFICE
