Dear parishioners & friends of St. Edward’s,
As we begin this week, let us turn to our Book of Common Prayer, as a source of comfort, faith, and inspiration, and pray from page 832:
For Guidance
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what thou wouldest have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in thy light we may see light, and in thy straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please keep Patrick, Dina and the entire Ishler family in your prayers, this week, as they mourn the loss of their beloved father and grandfather, Robert Carter. Cards of support and condolence can be mailed to:
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ishler and Family
1329 Firestone Road
Lititz, PA 17543
Be well. Stay safe. Keep the faith.
Michelle
As we wrapped up the Krist Kindling season with our Krist Kindling reveal fellowship event last evening, which was great fun, Father Rick and I wanted to personally reach out to the “Secret Santa” who so thoughtfully, and lovingly, presented such wonderful gifts to both myself, and to Father Rick’s household, during our season of Advent. We are so thankful! You have remained elusive, but please know that your kindness has touched us, deeply.
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In case you missed it, click to view the Sunday Service for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 10th
We continue to offer consecrated wafers for our service of Holy Eucharist this Sunday, safely packaged and available in the narthex. Please enter through our front doors between the hours of 11 AM – 3 PM.
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We prayerfully request you consider signing up for the Altar Flowers for a Sunday of your choice in 2021. The Altar Flowers beautify our sanctuary each week and are made possible through the generous donations of parishioners. The cost is $100 and your donation is recognized in our Sunday bulletin in memory of, or in thanksgiving for, your loved ones, a remembrance, or celebratory event in your life.
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Hempfield Area Food Pantry: We continue to request monetary, and food, donations, from our parish family, that are so needed at HAFP. We may be in a “new year” but the need remains strong. The HAFP Food Wish List for January: Spam; Prune juice; Chicken and beef broth; Large peanut butter; Large jelly; 2 lb. packs of rice; Canned pears; Instant and regular oatmeal; Cream of celery soup; Cream of chicken soup; Boxed pastas (ziti, rotini, etc.); Canned tomatoes; Pancake syrup; Canned fruit cocktail.
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MINISTRY, WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR VIA ZOOM
Adult Spiritual Formation – Winter 2021 Flier – Click here to view/download
Wednesday Evening Bible Study will resume next Wednesday, January 20th, with a new session, led by Father Rick, as he introduces our new book and study. Please look for the Zoom link in the Monday email for January 18th. Please take the time, this week, to purchase the book for the session and as a way to prepare for this new session, perhaps take this additional week to read through the book on Mark, in its entirety. The book title and ID information is:
Conversations with Scripture: The Gospel of Mark
Marcus J. Borg
Jul/2009, 144 Pages, PAPERBACK, 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN-13: 9780819223395
This book is available on Amazon, in a Kindle version and also in paperback. It is also available at Barnes & Noble, and through Church Publishing.
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We will also be offering a 3-part series, commencing January 28th, led by Br. David Rutledge focusing on using the BCP for Morning and Evening Prayer. Resources needed: 1979 Book of Common Prayer and a Bible (your choice of translation). Episcopal Church Calendar https://www.churchpublishing.org/episcopalchurchyearguidekalendar2021 (contact your parish office).
Contact Br David Rutledge for more information and to register: [email protected]
Registration deadline is January 25.
Zoom details are below:
Topic: Using the BCP for Morning and Evening Prayer
Time: Jan 28, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until Feb 11, 2021, 3 occurrence(s)
Jan 28, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 4, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 11, 2021 07:00 PM
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Friday, January 15th, Lunch & Learn Adult Spiritual Formation – 12 Noon – 1 PM
We continue our conversation on the Sacramental Rite of Matrimony. All are welcome, even if you haven’t been with us so far. We are together every Friday, via Zoom, from noon to one pm, taking learning bites out of the BCP with the help of the book ‘Walk in Love’. Scroll down to note the Zoom meeting join information.
Friday Evening Prayer – January 15th
We invite you to Evening Prayer this Friday evening at 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful way to peacefully end our week and is led by Patrick Ishler.
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Friday Lunch & Learn: January 15th 12 Noon – 1 PM via Zoom
We continue with our conversation on the Sacramental Rite of Matrimony. All are welcome, even if you haven’t been with us so far, as we take learning bites out of the BCP with the help of the book ‘Walk in Love’. Perhaps you would feel comfortable in delivering the closing prayer? There are so many wonderful Prayers and Collects to share with the group, from our BCP. We would welcome your participation. Attendance at every session is not required.
Chapter Six Handout, click here.
With Peace,
Father Rick, Bob Mosebach, and Wanda Stoltzfus
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