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The Beacon Newsletter 10/17/2023

The Beacon Newsletter 10/17/2023

Oct 17, 2023 07:02 am

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Important Announcements & News…

Thanksgiving Potluck: The Thanksgiving Potluck will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023. This year we will be holding the potluck at St. Christopher’s following the 10:30 am service. Click here to sign up to bring an item, and/or volunteer to help with event setup or cleanup.  If you have questions, please contact Kathy Haller at 360-923-0810 (calls), 360-791-2813 (text) or speak to her at church after the 10:30 service.

New book for group study this Fall (begins Oct. 29th):  The Four Vision Quests of Jesus, by Steven Charleston (click here to see/order the book). “A unique look at Christian biblical interpretation and theology from the perspective of Native American tradition. This book focuses on four specific experiences of Jesus as portrayed in the synoptic gospels. It examines each story as a ‘vision quest,’ a universal spiritual phenomenon, but one of particular importance within North American indigenous communities.” We will begin reading/discussing this book in various groups beginning October 29th.

St. Christopher’s Needs Your Help:

• Interested in being a Coffee Hour Host?  If you would like to volunteer to be a Coffee Hour Host, please sign up in CCB by clicking here or using the link in the email that you received.
• Interested in acting as a Greeter? Contact Pat Kelley. Text 360.359.6973
• Interested in acting as a Reader? If you are interested in reading at one or more services, please sign up here or use the link that was emailed to you. If you have questions, please contact Marcia Rugg at 206.200.5536 or via email at ruggmbeach@comcast.net.

Text Message Reminders about Worship. Would you text message invitations to our online and in-person services? Receive reminders on your phone by texting WORSHIP to (360) 810-3292 or clicking this link https://mtxt.cc/list/join/360.810.3292/worship. You can opt out anytime by texting STOP or text HELP to see other options.

In our Prayers

Prayer of the Week: Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

In Our Prayers: 

Sherri Scott
Marty Walther
Pat Kelley
Mother Janis Johnson
Sharon Paker

In Memory
Alenka Andruss
Ann Schulz

Congregational Cycle
Karl & Toni Schmidt

Diocesan Cycle
Diocesan Council
Board of Directors
Standing Committee

Synod Cycle
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Daily Scripture Lessons

Regular time in scripture and prayer are some of the ways we grow as people of faith: here is a list of suggested daily readings to complement this week’s readings in worship.

Monday
Psalm 98
Daniel 3:1-18
Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20

Tuesday
Psalm 98
Daniel 3:19-30
Revelation 18:21-24

Wednesday
Psalm 98
Daniel 6:1-28
Matthew 17:22-27

Thursday
Psalm 1
Numbers 5:5-10
Titus 1:5-16

Friday
Psalm 1
Deuteronomy 9:25—10:5
Titus 2:7-8, 11-15

Saturday
Psalm 1
Proverbs 24:23-34
John 5:39-47