Dear parishioners,
So many great things happening at St. Edward’s this week: With the great dedication and ministry of Mike Freshwater, our exterior doors are being repainted (and they look great)! Mike has also replaced the very worn out STOP sign in our driveway with a brand new one AND we have a new front sign with Father Rick’s name and a new “All Are Welcome” message.
Father Rick is working on implementing our Livestream capabilities so we will be up and running with that in a few weeks, as well as the clergy weekly calls with the diocese keeping our parishes abreast of what is happening and what we should be planning for. Not to mention the rector’s office looking absolutely fantastic with new carpet and new décor with new furniture arriving this weekend. What a wonderful space to have Father Rick do his ministry. . .We can’t wait for everyone to see it!
There was great ministry that happened over the weekend, as well, with a new riser built for the Praise Band drum set (again, looks pretty darn good!) and some great gardening and weeding by the Milligan family and Ginny Kloepping (if I left any of our gardeners out, please let me know?). And, we appreciate Herb Johnston making his weekly stop by St. Edward’s to make sure our trash is being put out for pick up on Monday mornings, as well as his “walk through” of the church facility to make sure everything is AOK. Thank you, Herb!
I hear from “reliable sources” that the virtual coffee hour had upwards of 30 people this past Sunday! Fantastic! Thank you to Joe and Christina McLaughlin for energizing that ministry.
Parishioners have also been sending me content to feature in the Daily Message and I greatly appreciate it. I know there is more. . . Oh, there is one message to the parish and that is: We thank you so very much for being faithful in your pledging and giving. It is so vitally important for us to carry out the ministry of St. Edward’s and we are so appreciative of your continued support. I think we have even collected a second wave of donations for the Hempfield Area Food Pantry to be able to send them a check in the $1,000 range, which is so needed right now, so thank you, all, for keeping that ministry in your prayers and donations.
Be well. Stay safe. Keep the faith.
Michelle
In today’s Daily Message, we offer you the new season of The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, and a virtual tour.
Third season of The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry podcast begins May 5 with guest Jen Hatmaker
Season 3 of The Episcopal Church’s podcast The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, is now available. These weekly conversations, featuring Bishop Curry, podcast host Sandy Milien, and a variety of guests, center on ways to live a life committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love.
Season 3 changes include longer conversations between Bishop Curry and his guests: faith leaders, authors, and thinkers who are committed to following the Way of Jesus in the world today. Framed by the Way of Love – those seven practices of turning, learning, praying, worshipping, blessing, going, and resting – listeners will hear stories and lessons about how they can grow closer to God in daily life.
In Episode 1, Bishop Curry sits down with New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Jen Hatmaker to discover how, among many changes, opportunities, setbacks, and even a television show, she and her family have paused, listened, and reoriented themselves again and again toward Jesus and his Way of Love. Hear about her shift from a self-centered to an other-centered faith, and how one unconventional fast deeply impacted her. Hatmaker’s latest book is Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. This episode of the Way of Love podcast is sponsored by Trinity Church Wall Street, which offers services streamed live and on demand in HD six days a week.
If you missed Seasons 1 and 2, or want to go back and listen again, individual episodes, including bonus episodes and reflection guides are here and here.
The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, is available on most podcast apps and at episcopalchurch.org. Visit the Way of Love podcast webpage to subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify and to sign up for notifications of new seasons and episodes as well as additional featured content.
Let’s go to. . . Beautiful Lofoten (Norway / Arctic Circle)
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