Today was the Second Sunday after Trinity Sunday, as well as Fathers Day and the Summer Solstice! After last week in the park, the auditorium seemed pretty tame. We aren’t quite sure what the sunrise temperature was on Mount Olympus as the battery is dead on our weather station, but it seemed like about 50°F. We do know it was clear when the sun came up at 0541. Likewise, it was clear down the hill at church where the mercury hit 75°F by the end of the service. With very nice weather, we had 22 people present for the service.
Gathering Songs
Today Father Acker, Nick Patton and Jack Arnold played the usual gathering or welcome songs for the service.
• I want to know you
• How great is our God
• Holy is the Lord
We do the gathering songs for a number of reasons. It allows people a chance to “drift in” without being late. It gives us a bit of variety in our music. We can have more contemporary music before the service and still have organ music in the service, thus having something for everyone. It also a hit with our guitarists who love to play!
The gathering songs worked well again today. When they started playing we numbered 15, by the time the service started, we had all 22!
Fathers Day
Today Father Acker offered a prayer for our fathers, those who are with us and those who have gone before us and brought us to this point in our lives.
Fathers Day is a day we celebrate the role of fathers in our lives. But, it is more than that it is a reminder of what a father’s role should be. A father is to be the spiritual head of the family, a provider of both spiritual and earthly needs, the protector, commander, president, leader and judge. He must live his life for his family. The responsibility is awesome, the rewards incredible. Yet, as a father, your Beadle can assure you, in the words of Paul, we all fall short. But that does not mean we should give up, but rather we must redouble our efforts.
I share with you my Fathers Day card. I can tell you I have fallen short, but it is clear from the card what I must do in the coming year:
Happy Father’s Day Dad!
Thanks for being a good, gracious and very generous father. In particular, thank you for assisting with my studies. Thank you for all you have done this year for our family for Mom and I, and the buddies. We are lucky to have such a wonderful father as yourself! Even though this is a short letter, I hope it properly conveys our respect and admiration for your leadership,
Love,
Jack, Mom, O and the Guys
May God grant me the strength to live my life in a manner consistent with my duty as a father, husband, brother; and to fulfill my oath of office as an officer of the United States of America. I am deeply conscious of my shortcomings and ask God’s help.
God – Honor – Country
Family
Father Acker’s Pre-Service Class - Around the Bible in 370 days by popular demand
Today continued the fifty-three week tour of the Bible, 10 minutes of teaching each Sunday, beginning at 8:30am. As is customary, the class started with one of the Collects for the Day, applicable to the subject at hand, in this case the Second Sunday in Advent:
BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Second Sunday of Advent BCPp92
We have made our way through the Bible to Saint Paul three pastoral epistles, two to Timothy (62AD and 67AD) and one to Titus in 62AD. Today Father Acker discussed the Letter to Titus.
Like Johnny Appleseed planting trees, Paul went around planting churches. When he left a church he left it in the charge of an overseer (Greek – Episcopos) and elders (Greek – Presbyteros) These positions evolved into bishops and priests, respectively. The titles survive to this day in recognizable forms.
You might well guess that when the Anglican Church formed in the newly minted United States there was a reason it chose the name it did, The Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America. The Anglican Church was noted for two organizational concepts. The first being it is organized around the diocese or realm of the bishop as its basic unit. The second being it is a national church (one church unit to each country) by definition.
The Presbyterian Church on the other hand does not hold with bishops. Their top ordained people are priests or presbyters. We might also note that the Reformed Episcopal Church, of which we are a part, many places in its documentation refers to priests by the term presbyter.
Back to Titus!
Many of the leaders Paul left were quite young, as was Titus, a gentile convert who he left in Crete, and were in need of additional guidance. Hence, the pastoral letters to provide directions for the leaders who would organize and guide local believers. The theme of the very short book is The Church Ordered and Expectant.
Crete was not the center of excellence in the known world, quote in the letter, an early Cretan writer said, “The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.” Where the sick are, there is the need the greatest. We are all sick, one way or the other. Thus was Titus’ work cut out for him.
Paul wrote this epistle because of the condition of Christian work on the island of Crete, the need of Titus for help, and the fact Zenas and Apollos were going to the island. Paul had begun to organize the work in this field but had to leave before the task was finished. The entrance of false teaching in the form of legalism necessitated a strong stand for the truth. In his task Titus needed clear instruction as well as encouragement. When Zenas and Apollos planned a journey through Crete, Paul sent Titus this letter to help and encourage him.
Paul urges Titus to complete the organization of the work in Crete. He reviews the requirements of elders (priests and bishops) and urges a strong position against false teachers. He gives instruction concerning the various classes in home relations and explains how a holy and godly life is made possible. He exhorts Titus to promote good citizenship, while laying out the reasons for godly living. He outlines his future plans and dispatches greetings.
Marking the ecclesiastical anniversary of his angioplasty, Ben Lizak read the Epistle for the Second Sunday after Trinity, just like he has since the parish was formed, which came from the Third Chapter of St. John‘s First Epistle, beginning at the Thirteenth Verse.
MARVEL not, my brethren, if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of com-passion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
John gave us God’s commandment: That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another. We are exhorted to love one another not in word only, but in deed and in truth. We are to carry out the word we have been given, not just to repeat the words.
Actions speak louder than words. If we are to lead people to Christ, we must be in front of them showing the way.
Today’s Gospel started in the Fourteenth Chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke, beginning at the Sixteenth Verse. This is another of Jesus’ stories. This one is of a rich man who made a great supper; a thing of great value in times of hunger.
A CERTAIN man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
Are we like the busy people, are our lives so filled with important activities that we have no time to come to the Lord’s Supper? Think about that when you set your bedtime on Saturday, think about that when you schedule the outing for Sunday morning.
Sermon – Vision of Life with God
Today’s Gospel talks about an incredible feast, a gigantic party, a huge shindig that no one had time to go to. They were all too busy with mundane tasks to attend. The Lord of our feast is God. We have been invited to the event by His only Son.
Are you too important and busy to attend God’s party? Do you have five yoke of oxen that need proving? Things here on earth are important if we wish to keep body and soul connected. At the same time, first things must come first. If we wish to have an ordered life, we must put the first before the last.
God has asked us to an exclusive event. Only the best people will be there. By the way who are those “best” people? They are “the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind” who accepted Jesus’ invitation. The life He promises is vivid and real not like that here in the Shadowlands, where “we see darkly, as through a glass.”
We are exhorted to come to the party and bring our friends, neighbors, colleagues, those “deer huntin’, bass fishin’, straight shootin’, country lovin’, best friends you ever had” who “love baseball, football, and ice hockey too” in particular those “who got to work to get paid, because their collar is blue.” Not just Cambridge, Eaton, Harvard and Yale, but those from some back country trail. No one too poor, too hurting, too sick, too damaged. Go into 4 wheel drive! If that don’t work, get a track.
Yet for all this asking, how often do people accept the offer? Kill the fatted wiener dog and who will show for the party. Frankly, that part does not matter. You do the asking, they do the accepting or not. That is just not your concern. We ask, they can accept or not.
We hope those we encounter will accept the saving grace of our Lord Jesus. All we can do is offer. Do not be discouraged, do not dispair and even more important,
Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in – Winston Churchill 1941
New Nametags
We had no new nametags today.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
There were no reported anniversaries today. We had no anniversaries today, but celebrated Nick Patton’s 13th birthday and Heidi’s 34th birthday today.
After Church Hospitality
Jan Macauley brought snacks today. What a great selection! First there were deviled eggs, sadly Jan’s husband Tim was out fishing so he did not get any, but Ben Lizak and the Beadle ate his for him. There were three kinds of cookies; zucchini-raisin, pumkin-chocolate and chocolate chip. All three verified as very good. A lovely veggie plate, with dip. Almonds. Quite nice, all the way around. Thanks, Jan!
Command Master Chief Brewer Macauley was on an extended fish finding mission; in his absence, Barrista Ben Lizak made great coffee, Father Acker made his famous low carb lemonade.
After church goodies providers as currently signed up:
Date Name
28 June 2009 Alice Acker
5 July 2009 Dru Arnold
12 July 2009 Sunday Brunch at the Lizak’s house
19 July 2009 Alice Acker
26 July 2009 Jan Macauley
2 August 2009 Diane Chase
9 August 2009 Opportunity Available
16 August 2009 Jan Macauley
23 August 2009 Opportunity Available
30 August 2009 Opportunity Available
6 September 2009 Alice Acker
13 September 2009 Opportunity Available
People in our Prayers - http://www.blessedtrinityprayerteam.blogspot.com/
Prayer is an extremely important activity.
It is not that God knows not our needs, for He surely does. Yet, Jesus commanded us to ask God for those same needs. In addition to the obvious of asking God for help, offering thanksgiving and the like, prayer helps us focus our thoughts on how we might do God's work.
The Prayer Team of the Alpine Anglican Church of the Blessed Trinity was established to help our members and fellow Christians pray for those in need and to give thanks as well for the blessings we have been granted.
Who can be on the list?
Do I have to be a member of the Blessed Trinity Church to be prayed for? No! The only qualification to be on the list is that you want our prayer team to pray for you. We are Christians and are happy to pray for you, no matter who you are. If you want help from God, you are our kind of people.
What is the commitment from the prayer team?
Each member of the team will pray for the desired outcome at least once per day.
How do I get myself or someone else on the prayer list?
You can email one of the prayer team leaders: Greg - gnchase@cox.net or Dru - dru@descansorodents.com, or call the church office at (619) 722-1772 or fill out a prayer card at church.
What should I ask for?
Depends on what you want. Some people merely want God to be asked to heal their ills and be mentioned by their first name, others want a specific outcome and / or have more of their personal information known to the team. Ask for what you want. It is your desire and need for prayer the team is attempting to meet. For typical examples, see the list below.
Updating the Team
If you are on our prayer list, or if you have submitted a person that you have asked us to pray for, please update one of the team members or Father Acker in person, by telephone or email. It helps to be able to pray specifically for these individuals including their specific needs; plus if they get better, it is nice to give thanks!
Please note on the yellow (maybe green or orange, if you get an old one) cards at church, you can ask that those to be prayed for have their names disseminated to the "prayer team". Those names will be said in church and appear here. Or, you can ask their names and purpose be kept confidential, then only Father Acker will pray for them.
Remembering those who have gone before us
Raymond Deveraux died in February 2009. His wife Eleanor asks that we remember him in our prayers. The Deveraux were married for 64 years. As to be expected, there is still a huge gap in her life. She misses him. Pray that she will concentrate, not on their separation, but on their unity in God’s world for eternity in the future.
Repose of the Soul
Marybeth
Natale
Catherine Truby, mother of Lake Murray Community Church's Seniors Pastor Bob Benthin, passed away Wednesday afternoon, 17 June 2009, after a long illness. Please keep Bob and his newlywed wife Annette in your prayers.
Leah, sister-in-law to Pine Valley resident and Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council Director Judith Dupree, passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning (13 June 2009) in her Iowa home from a brain tumor discovered a few months ago. Please pray for Leah's children and grandchildren and for their extended family and friends who will miss Leah very much.
Carmelita “Endae” Rollins passed away on Ascension Day, 21 May 2009, while on vacation at her ancestral home in the Philippines. Endae, who had cared for Admiral Jackson Arnold of this parish for about seven years, apparently died from advanced cancer with almost no warning. Give thanks for her time on earth during which she touched so many lives with positive results, always with joy in the Lord and that she has joined her beloved husband at home.
Travel
Shamim, Zach, Aaron and Nadia are on travel this week.
Chris, Stephanie, Andrew and Alex are on travel this week.
Tim is on travel this week.
Rod and Leah are on travel to Guatemala to pick up their McKelle, their second of two new daughters. They brought McCaule home in May. Please pray for their safe return home for all.
Healing
Salvador (cancer), Marge, Karl, Christian, Wanda, Lois, Jennette (Alzheimer’s), Ruth, Connie, Tom, Crystal, Thomas, Hadley, Diane, Norm, Gregory, Nancy, Leucrecia (cancer), Bill (infection), Ernie, Ray, Hazel, Bruce (heart attack), Susanne, Paul (stroke), Ralph+ (prostate cancer), Allison (kidney), Bill (ETOH poisoning and gout), Kai, Jay, Tim, Diane, Amy (Thyroid cancer), Evelyn, Kenny (ear surgery), Debbie, Joanna (stroke) [granddaughter of Father Holland a diocesan priest], Scott (endocarditis and cow valve), June (cancer surgery), Susan, Jeff, David (leg injury), Judy, who suffers from mental illness, is undergoing tests for cancer, Jon, Sue (surgery recovery), Greg, June (cancer), David (leg sprain), Cheri, David, Keith (ruptured disk), Ben, Michael (heart valve replacement), Walter (skin cancer), Gabriella (surgery), Curtis, Doyle, Martha, Muriel, Richard, Marybeth (radiation treatment; cancer has spread to her brain), Dru, Stephanie (flu), Ralph+, Jeffrey, Rod, Gary (sepsis; ICU), Dick (hip surgery), Mark, Jeffery, Charles (restricted artery to brain and broken arm)
Phil, Fran Dexter’s cousin, has been in the hospital for two weeks. He is not doing well and is set to undergo surgery Sunday 21 June 2009. Please pray the medical personnel will be able to find the root cause of his problems and come up with a cure or at least a means to get him. Please pray also Phil, his wife Sandy and their family will put their trust in God and accept the peace God’s love will give them.
Eunice, Fran Dexter’s aunt, has a broken back. She is in a rehabilitation facility and is not doing well there. Please pray the personnel treating her will open their hearts and minds to treating her and that she will recover fully. Please pray also her family will put their trust in God and accept the peace God’s love will give them.
Madelyn Calvert born Sunday 7 June 2009 to Sarah at 24 weeks and one pound seven ounces. She underwent surgery for a hole in her intestine. Madelyn had a bleed in her brain following surgery. The doctors tried to convince Sarah to let her die. Sarah said NO. The ultrasound Satu shows the bleed has stopped. The family just moved down from Washington state. Please pray for Madelyn’s survival and God’s love for her and her family on the roller coaster of ups and downs. Pray for them to reach out to those around them who would provide support with God’s help. Pray for the medical personnel taking care of Madelyn.
Ralph Huy is to undergo heart valve replacement on 9 June 2009. Please pray the surgical team will pay attention and do their best. Pray for peace of mind for Ralph and his family in this trying time. Pray that Ralph survive the operation and recovery fully.
Mark Wilson underwent skin cancer surgery on his face 21 May 2009. They could not get all the cancer out and he will have to undergo four weeks of chemotherapy. He is concerned about the effect this will have on his business. Please pray for his peace of mind and well as a successful outcome for the chemotherapy and remission of the cancer.
Hy cannot put much weight on her leg. She does not know why and so far the doctors have not been able to diagnose a problem. But, things seem to be getting much. She asks you pray for her healing and guidance for those treating her.
Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, father in law of Commander Obra Gray for whom we prayed while he was deployed to Iraq and on various carrier deployments, is gravely ill. He has not been doing well in the hospital, it seems there is little they can do for him. He is going to go home and be with his wife and family. Perhaps there he will be able to orient himself and he will feel like eating. Also, his wife will be able to get some rest so she does not deteriorate herself. Please pray Bashir will respond to being home and, if that not be God’s will, a departure in peace to His world for Bashir. Pray also for his family that they might open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.
Michele has neck pain, on the 18 May 2009 she is having a myelogram.
Judy had emergency surgery Saturday 2 May 2009 for removal of a grapefruit sized benign abdominal tumor. The surgery was apparently completely successful. Please give thanks for the good surgical result and pray for her complete and rapid recovery. Pray also for God’s gift of strength for her and her family.
Mary Garcia fell and broke her hip on 18 April 2009. She had successful surgery and made it home. She is having problems with diet and her diabetes. Please pray for Mary to accept God’s help with her various difficulties and also for Gil to have strength to care for her.
Scott Howell is having significant back pain and numbness in his leg. Please pray for a successful diagnosis of the source of his pain and a successful treatment for the problem. Pray also he will remain of good cheer while in pain. Chronic pain can make one less than pleasant to be around. Scott is such a joy to be with, we pray he will be able to accept God’s help while awaiting medical assistance so that he keeps a good attitude.
Lise, originally diagnosed with "peritoneal cancer", has undergone multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. Lise's doctors hope she is in remission, but are uncertain and do not know if she will be with us for more than a year. Her friend requests that you please pray for continued healing and full remission for Lise; and, and please pray that God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers. Lise appreciates your support and prayers.
Jan has just recovered from her fifth cancer surgery. The medical prognosis is good. Her friend asks you pray for Jan's continued healing and complete remission; and, please pray God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers.
Dave (39 yrs), unexpectedly had a brain hemorrhage yesterday and is undergoing emergency surgery. His friends request you pray for successful surgery, without complications, and full recovery. Please pray, too, that God might give wisdom and guidance to all of his medical providers. Dave's wife is also in need of our prayers for God's strength and guidance during this difficult time, and always.
Vince (12 yrs) has bone cancer (a teammate of Andrew B). The cancer spread to his lungs. Vince underwent surgery on Tuesday 3 March 2009. Please pray for his healing and non-recurrence of the cancer, as well as that he and his family might put their trust in God and accept His comfort and encouragement in this difficult time.
Joe is a young father who had successful repeat corneal transplant surgery on Tuesday 3 March 2009. He had the patch removed Thursday and just having that off makes him feel better. The doctor said things looked good from the surgery. He is very swollen and red and sensitive to light so he is wearing those lovely big sunglasses around the house and just resting. He will start the regimen of antibiotic drops and steroid drops until he sees the doctor again in about a week and half. He will have to sleep in the patch for about 16 weeks. Thank you again for your prayers…your loving prayers helped Joe to have a successful surgery and his family wants you to know we all appreciate you taking the time to pray for him.
Lauralee underwent a lumpectomy on Friday after Thanksgiving and into targeted radiation therapy for 10 days. Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer. Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.
Tim, brother of Lauralee, had a stroke and extremely high blood pressure and is now recovering. Pray for a full recovery.
Mary Parker is home and walking all around the house, as far as her 50 foot oxygen lead will let her. She does physical therapy every day and is eating very well! She is enjoying reading books and the newspaper again! She is improving on a daily basis! Please give thanks for her great recovery and continued progress.
Evelyn Hunt has asked for prayers of dealing with the residual pain and other problems from her leg. She isn’t driving presently and is hoping to get about her neighborhood with a scooter chair. She appreciates the phone calls. Most importantly, pray for her to keep a good attitude and maintain a trust in God, so she will not worry.
Miney Farrell is thankful for her recovery from pneumonia. She is enjoying having her son and daughter in law back from a month trip around the Pacific.
Lorraine Winkles is still dealing with shingles (now over 34 months). The level of discomfort varies but the condition is persisting. She is in amazing spirits and sends her love to all.
Lona Walsh is in significant discomfort, but it looks like it is not Lupus. She asks that you continue your prayers for healing.
Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) called this week. She is still home and doing pretty well considering some of the bones in her neck are degenerating as a side effect of her kidney failure. Mrs. Kay asks that everyone who is praying for her know how grateful she is for their prayers. As always, she retains her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude. Nicole Ethridge - age 27, mother of two - has a form of liver disease FSCS, which was causing her liver to shut down. The disease has apparently gone into semi-remission. She is thankful that she is no longer near dialysis. Please pray for her continued remission and her continued faith and good spirits, as well as strength to take care of her children.
Caroline (age 11, leukemia recurrence) is doing very well following her bone marrow transplant 17 July 2008. Please keep praying as Caroline has a 40% chance of recurrence of her leukemia.
Natalie (age 10, leukemia recurrence) is 24 months into treatment for the same type of leukemia as Caroline's and has relapsed. One month short of the year anniversary since transplant, she relapsed. She has been through so much. Her chances of survival are slim, yet they are only chances and have naught to do with her. Please pray for her and her family.
Guidance
Tom, Mary, Lloyd & Jennifer to be guided to a church
Breyana, Vie, Asha, Cory, Heather, Holly, Ken, Maruja, William, Joe, Alexander, Jonathan, Phil, Sandy, Larraine, Brad, Brian, Uni, Jennifer, Greg, Margie, Rick, Susan, Curtis, Donny, Chris, Eric (job), Andrew, Keith (job decision), Sara (God's grace and His patience), Mark, Alexandra, Nelson, Perlita, Lewis, Sam, Susie, Dru, Jack, Tina, William, Christina, Tuck, Lorraine (death of husband), Jeff, Christiana (God’s grace), Tara (divorce), Patricia & her family, Errin, Elizabeth, Brandon, Steven, Ashley, Ruth, Virginia, Betty who is considering moving into an assisted living home, Nick, Greg, Pat, Caroline, Stephen
Pat is trying to heal a close friendship with a woman named Caroline. They have not spoken in months and she is surrounded by negative energy keeping away family and friends. They need divine intervention and healing.
Sarah is still struggling with custody arrangements for her children and would appreciate our continued prayers. Sara asks you pray God’s will for these children will be realized. Please pray for God’s guidance in the lives of the ex-husband, John and Sara and that they might hear Him.
Paul S suffers from severe schizophrenia remains stable with his medication, but needs God’s guidance. He gives thanks for improvement in his housing situation.
Please pray for the teachers at W.D. Hall Elementary who are facing difficult times from personal struggles with family members being ill or from the daily pressures of teaching in the public school environment.
Hap asks you to pray that he might be able to trust God will help him make the right decisions at the right time and not to worry uselessly.
Guidance and Protection
Christina, Sarah
Economic Guidance and Assistance
Keith has been unable to find any full-time work since his custom home drafting business of 25 years really dropped off last year. He is working as a handyman, doing tile work, painting, home repairs, etc. Their family has a great deal of debt from Susanne’s medical needs. Pray also for God's peace to comfort them and for His leading and wisdom to be very evident to them.
Mark’s business is very very slow, he asks that God point him to new markets and give him guidance in following God’s will that his business might survive and his employees not lose their livelihood.
Please give thanks for Kevin in the UK who has found a job. Please continue to pray he will find a position that will maintain his family and where he can use his talents to make a positive impact on the world. Please pray also for his family, in particular his wife Beverley, that they might open their hearts and minds to God’s guidance.
Linda S. (job in jeopardy)
To Find Employment
Eric, Keith, Kevin and Eric each to find a job that will allow them to use their skill and talent to make their new employer more successful.
Shawna’s father lost his job in March 2009. After 33 years of working, he has been unable to find work. Please pray that he will find a job that will allow him to use his talents to make his new employer more successful. Pray also that he might put his trust in the Lord and look outward; that he might turn his heart away from depression and towards God. Pray also for his family in this very stressful time. Shawna ask that we pray for all those out of work that they might find gainful employment. There is little worse for a person than no work to turn to and no way to support their family.
Homebound/Aged and Infirm
Mary, Donna, Betty, Noko, Adelaide, Evelyn, Lorraine, Ellie
Armed Forces & Contractors
Tillman, Justin, Evan, RJ, Matt, Phillip, Julian, John Kelly (USN - USS Ronald Reagan), Evan (USMC-Afghanistan), Eric (USN-Afghanistan), Stuart (USMC-Afghanistan), Airman Donny Patton is attending Technical Training School in the electronics field in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Thanksgiving
Linda’s leg infection, the result of an open cut sustained in a fall, has healed nicely. Please give thanks for the healing.
Tieko received a kidney transplant and appears to be doing well. Please give thanks for the successful surgery and pray there will be no rejection.
Persecuted
Around the world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from Hindus and others in India. Also, they are under continual attack in the western world as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy. Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.
Free Teen Guitar Class
Please join us in praying that the Free Teen Guitar Class will be an opportunity for God to work in the lives of the kids and their families. Help us to let the love of our Lord shine through us into their lives, putting Him first, so that He might enter in to their hearts and lives.
Question that only you can ask
What would you like to know about our history, what we believe, what we do or how we operate? Father Acker is looking for material for the continuing education class and the Beadle is looking for Thought for the Day material. Help us help you. Please send your question to the Beadle so we all can get an answer. Just because you don’t know the answer to your question doesn’t mean you are the only one who doesn’t know. But, if you don’t ask, no one will know.
I’d like to get a different point across or announce something
If you have a different point of view, I would be happy to give you room to get your point across. While this publication is my perspective on events, I recognize not everyone may agree and that some people would like to express their own opinion.
If you want to write something, please forward your item to the Beadle (with a note as to whether or not you would like editing help) to: thebeadle@mac.com.
Free Teen Guitar Class (FTGC – www.freeteenguitarclass.com)
There is a new Class Schedule in effect:
FTGC New Class Schedule:
Advanced 2:30-3:20pm
Continuing 3:20-4:00pm (Beginners shift to Intermediate having learned all 6 strings and get to move on to chords)
Beginning 4:00-4:50pm (A new class & those redoing the material; it’s okay to do both Intermediate and Beginner classes)
For anyone wanting to start again this is the time!
Epistle Readers
We post the list of Epistle Readers in the Beadle’s Report each week so you can either plan your attendance or your pre-reading as the spirit so moves you.
Date Reader
21 June 2009 Ben Lizak
28 June 2009 Holly Lizak
5 July 2009 Jack Arnold
12 July 2009 Hap Arnold
19 July 2009 Dru Arnold
26 July 2009 Jan Macauley
The near future, as well as Next Sunday
Next Sunday
Next Sunday is the Third Sunday after Trinity. Wonder if Father Acker will remember where we are in the Bible for the class?
Blessed Trinity Calendar
27 June 2009 Saturday 1200 Parade vehicle preparation – Descanso
29-30 June 2009 Monday 1200 Diocesan Synod in Oceanside
4 July 2009 Saturday 1000 Independence Day – Crown Hills Parade in Alpine
11 July 2009 Saturday 0830 Descanso Parade
12 July 2009 Sunday 1030 Senior Warden’s Breakfast at the Lizaks’ after church
12 July 2009 Sunday 1600 Christian Music Festival (Alpine Community Park) Tentative
25 July 2009 Saturday 0800 Pine Valley Parade
See you next week on Sunday!
Alternate Sources of The Beadle’s Report
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http://thebeadle.blogspot.com/
or with one photograph per issue and colorful text at
http://web.mac.com/thebeadle/BeadleBlog/Blog/Blog.html
All back issues of the Beadle’s Reports are available on request from:
thebeadle@mac.com
