St. Paul s. Midweek. Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on your journey of Faith, we welcome you to our inclusive faith community.

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1 The Episcopal Church Welcomes you St. Paul s at Midweek Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on your journey of Faith, we welcome you to our inclusive faith community. Saint Paul s Episcopal Church A part of the Anglican Communion Holy Eucharist Sunday November 25, :00 a.m. Celebrant: The Rev. Cindy Voien Preacher: The Rev. Cindy Voien Eucharistic Ministers: Amanda Gaona, Kathy Harlan, Philip Holt Crucifer: Poppy Stewart Lectors: Choir Director: Christiane Royahem Cantor: Choir Pianist: James O Hearn Sound Director: Lori Toia Altar Guild: Jose Cantu & Warren Green Greeters: Raven Oyedaji & Kathy Harlan Ushers: Vincent Rager & Greg Glenn Counters: Susan Barle, Brian Whitfield, & Cindy Smith Hospitality: Michael Cisneros & Marvin Reyes Flowers: The READINGS for November 25 Daniel 7: Psalm 93 Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37 November 21, 2018 Between the Wednesdays Wednesday 5-8pm Fusion Room (upstairs) Thursday OFFICE CLOSED Friday OFFICE CLOSED Saturday Sunday 8-9am Sunday Dagny s th 10-11:30am Holy Eucharist 10-10:50am Sunday School CDC room 11:45-12:45 Pastoral Ministry Whitley Gallery 12-2pm Food Co-op Monday 6:30 9pm BC Meeting@ Forum Tuesday The Communion of Saints (from Holy Women, Holy Men) prayer.forwardmovement.org/the_calendr.php? 1

2 Prayers of the People Sunday November 11 We pray for the special needs and concerns of this congregation: Marilyn, Dee, Josie, Scott, Marian, Monique, Sandy, Pam, Scott, Cathy B., Matt, Christine & Family, Derrick, Vincent, David, Agnes, be, David D., Cindy, Tyson Gill, Naomi, blanche, Luisa H., the Martha Smith Family, John, Jennifer and Laura, Patricia, Heather, Lynn, Gina, Shaolin, and Pharoah, Ruben, Alison, Dr. Malerich We pray for those who have died, that they may have a place in God s Eternal Kingdom: Art, Marie, Cecil, K.T. Chan, Harrison Lake, Maureen, Chanelle, Alice, Eric, Nick, Sandra, Joe, Patty, Chip, Pamela, Jessica, Marvin, Rose, Dolores, Maria, Frankie, Penny, Salvatore, Rosemary, Brayden Eidenshink, Agnes SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS If there is something you would like included in Sunday Announcements following The Passing of the Peace, please send a brief description to Elaine Berg by 12:00 Noon Friday before Sunday Service at: elaineberg2216@gmail.com Announcements will be read. Sunday Mornings at St. Paul s - The front office door will no longer be available for entering the church on Sunday mornings before service for anyone, with the exception of Clergy. If you have a key please enter through the double doors in the front to the east of the office door or through the Sacristy or double doors in the alley. Use the office hallway to enter the office, Sacristy or Sanctuary. If you are inside the office and someone knocks or rings the bell, please do not open the door. Our security will assist them to their destination. -Please do not leave your children unattended in the office. These things will help to keep St. Paul s a safe place for all. Thank you, 2

3 You Are Invited to Join Us. We are Preparing and Serving Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day November 22nd at 1:00 in Grace Hall for our St. Paul s Food Co-op Members. All are welcome to stay and sit down to eat and enjoy sharing with those who otherwise would not have the ability to have a traditional dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Turkeys have been provided but we need donations of Canned & Packaged Foods, Cooked Side Dishes and Supplies. Please check out the special shopping list below for the needs for this dinner only. Uncooked food donations can be brought to the office during weekday office hours or this Sunday. Cooked dishes can be brought to the kitchen/hall Thanksgiving Day from 11am to 12:45pm. If you are unable to come on Thanksgiving Day, cooked items that require refrigeration can also be dropped off in the office Tuesday and Wednesday during office hours. Please call the office or Elaine at: elaineberg2216@gmail.com and put Co-op Thanksgiving in the subject line to let us know how you can help. We hope you will join us. Matthew 25:35-40 (ESV) Shopping List: FOOD ITEMS: 1. Cranberry Sauce 2. Gravy 3. Stuffing Mix 4. Green Beans 5. Yams 6. Rolls 7. Butter 8. Pumpkin Pies 9. Whipped Topping NON FOOD ITEMS: Foil Pans to keep food warm. Foil and Plastic Wrap or Plastic Bags, plastic disposable covered dishes, etc. (these will be used to send left overs with co-op members) If you can cook one or more of the above dishes or something else please bring Wed and put in refrigerator or bring Thursday no later than 12:45 pm 3 Food Co-op Shopping List Thank you for your support of this vital ministry. Please put us on your shopping list and help us restock our shelves from the list below. We will be 25 folks on Thanksgiving day. Dinner is being served at 1 pm. Thanks to all who are contributing!! If you are planning to assist with setup/serving/ cleanup please plan on being at the church at 12 pm. We should finish by 2:30 pm. Please let me know at or at jan@kerncomputer.com if you plan on being there. Food items: (Our goal is to keep a minimum stock of 25 per each item) Cereal Tuna Vienna Sausage Soup Instant Oatmeal Snack bars Canned fruit Rice Mac & Cheese Water Cup of Noodles Spagetti sauce Peanut butter Water Toiletries Shampoo Tooth paste Soap

4 DOK Holiday Tea Kathy Harlan is hosting a holiday tea celebrating the successful year of Daughters of the King. It will be held at her home on December 7 at 3:30 pm. If you would like to get in the holiday spirit and learn more about the Daughters of the King, call Kathy at 805/ and join us! Jack Hernandez Your crazy vergers (Eric & Will), (Vergers are those folks who get to wear all kinds of cool robes and hats when they process)... Hope to raise $2,500. for the primary church functions. They are accepting donations of a minimum of $15. for a beautiful photo-ed St. Paul's coffee mug. These make great Christmas gifts, and can be filled with lots of candy, coffee, and/or love. Let's all help keep St. Paul's on a sustainable path of unity! Buy once,... Buy twice,...buy often! These are in limited supply, so buy quickly! These mugs are destined to become "classics"! The Widow The widow quietly gives her few coins while the wealthy assured of their high place at the gate buy righteousness as they strut in loud prayer ignoring The widow kneeling before a hungry child, thinned with despair 4

5 Look Who has a Maserati.at least for the weekend Susan and Eric Barle attended the Valley Public Radio event they host annually as a thank you for Bakersfield s support of public radio. It is open to anyone to attend and advertised on our local station, KVPR. RSVP s are required. About 60 or so enjoyed wine and hors de oeuvres. Everyone threw their nametag into the prize bin for a drawing. 5 were drawn as winners of a Maserati for two days. Eric was one of the lucky winners. Take a look at his ride this past weekend: A Thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all virtues. Cicero 5

6 Taste of Grace Raffle Items *Update A total of $55 more was raised for Taste of Grace through our auction. The winners are: -Action Sports Rock Climbing Wall for 2 people 3 trips: Value $20. Starting bid $10.00 Allen Soard -1 year Family Membership to Buena Vista Museum Value $75. Starting bid $25. Tanya Brown -Hand painted tile from the Boys and Girls Club members. Value unknown. Starting bid $15. Tanya Brown Thanks to all who participated!! Important Church Contact Information Open Enrollment for child care. From ages 4 months-6 years old M-F 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Infant rate $1,015/mo. No part time option Preschool rate: Part time $ Full time $ % sibling discount 10% parishioner discount My kids truly love St. Paul s & look forward to seeing their teachers & friends each day. As a mom, it s so much easier leaving your children in someone else s care, when you feel they re being loved and nurtured. St. Paul s Office stpauls@stpaulsepiscopalbakersfield.org Senior Warden Cindy Smith: cindy@kerncomputer.com Junior Warden Arcie Toia: arcie53@yahoo.com Administrative Assistant Elaine Berg: elaineberg2216@gmail.com Midweek Vada Mulder: vadamulder@sbcglobal.net Child Development Center Director Lydia Kramer: cdcbakersfieldoutlook.com - -Madelyn 6