A Prayer for those in the path of Hurricane Florence
Gracious God, You are ever-present, Your compassion and love are always with us. You are our shelter in the midst of all troubles. In this time of storms, of flooding and disaster be with all who are vulnerable. Hold them close as the winds blow and the oceans rage. Keep them safe from the wind and rain. Please guide those that put their lives at risk to help. Be with the rescuers. Be with all who reach out to neighbors with your love and compassion. Dear Lord, go before, and behind, be beside and above. May all find shelter in the arms of your love. Amen.
Gracious God, You are ever-present, Your compassion and love are always with us. You are our shelter in the midst of all troubles. In this time of storms, of flooding and disaster be with all who are vulnerable. Hold them close as the winds blow and the oceans rage. Keep them safe from the wind and rain. Please guide those that put their lives at risk to help. Be with the rescuers. Be with all who reach out to neighbors with your love and compassion. Dear Lord, go before, and behind, be beside and above. May all find shelter in the arms of your love. Amen.
This Sunday School year, our children are receiving a special gift. It is a Spend, Save, Share box that they will put together with their families. During classes, we will emphasize especially the importance of sharing. Our particular focus will be on how our children’s giving enables God’s work in the world.
Why do we Give? To demonstrate the loving and giving nature of God. Through Bible stories, lessons, and an outreach field trip or two the children will continue to learn about Jesus, the greatest giver, who changes us and our world!
What do we give? No matter how much treasure, talent or time we give, we offer it gladly, and God’s power multiplies the gift for his work. Often, our families think that the adults’ donations suffice to cover all of God’s concerns. We know from our own offerings as children that we experience God’s blessing when our own hands are extended and opened to make our own gifts! We train young hearts in honesty, in courtesy, in every other virtue. We are right to train our youngest children in the virtues of generosity and sharing. Remember the child’s role in the feeding of the five thousand story? The child brought five loaves and two fish. In spite of the small amount, the boy was willing to give it to Jesus. Jesus did great things with that offering!
How do we give? God invites us to give what we can, as often as we can, with happy hearts. God loves cheerful givers! We start by the spiritual discipline of setting apart a portion of our income—alongside our saving and spending money—to share with God’s worship and work in our world. At a later date, the children will bring the monies from the Share part of their box into church. All Sharing money will be used for a special outreach ministry that each Sunday School class will choose.
Parents: we rely on your diligent leadership in this good work! Please help the children assemble their boxes. Put the box in a prominent place in your home, and talk with the kids about the opportunities they will have to manage their Spending, Saving, and Sharing. Let them know how you make your Sharing commitments. Please keep this a cheerful ongoing conversation, and don’t let it become a source of conflict! We want to join with you as we unleash their compassion and generosity, their giving and sharing to bless our world.
Grandparents and parish mentors: if you would like to purchase a Spend, Save, Share box for your grandchildren, or for other children, please come to the Parish Hall after church. Our cost was $3.75, however any donation to help cover the cost is welcome.
Why do we Give? To demonstrate the loving and giving nature of God. Through Bible stories, lessons, and an outreach field trip or two the children will continue to learn about Jesus, the greatest giver, who changes us and our world!
What do we give? No matter how much treasure, talent or time we give, we offer it gladly, and God’s power multiplies the gift for his work. Often, our families think that the adults’ donations suffice to cover all of God’s concerns. We know from our own offerings as children that we experience God’s blessing when our own hands are extended and opened to make our own gifts! We train young hearts in honesty, in courtesy, in every other virtue. We are right to train our youngest children in the virtues of generosity and sharing. Remember the child’s role in the feeding of the five thousand story? The child brought five loaves and two fish. In spite of the small amount, the boy was willing to give it to Jesus. Jesus did great things with that offering!
How do we give? God invites us to give what we can, as often as we can, with happy hearts. God loves cheerful givers! We start by the spiritual discipline of setting apart a portion of our income—alongside our saving and spending money—to share with God’s worship and work in our world. At a later date, the children will bring the monies from the Share part of their box into church. All Sharing money will be used for a special outreach ministry that each Sunday School class will choose.
Parents: we rely on your diligent leadership in this good work! Please help the children assemble their boxes. Put the box in a prominent place in your home, and talk with the kids about the opportunities they will have to manage their Spending, Saving, and Sharing. Let them know how you make your Sharing commitments. Please keep this a cheerful ongoing conversation, and don’t let it become a source of conflict! We want to join with you as we unleash their compassion and generosity, their giving and sharing to bless our world.
Grandparents and parish mentors: if you would like to purchase a Spend, Save, Share box for your grandchildren, or for other children, please come to the Parish Hall after church. Our cost was $3.75, however any donation to help cover the cost is welcome.
New for 2018! Online Registration for Sunday School. Please see the Children & Youth page for details.
Mark your calendars!
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The Rev. Geoffrey Piper- Rector The Rev. Catherine Harper - Deacon Leslie Piper - Choir Director & Organist Janet Bullock - Administrative Assistant Terry Saulnier - Bookkeeper Amos Perry - Sexton Church office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Our Weekly Schedule Sunday Rite I 8:00 in the Chapel Rite II 10:00 in the Main Church During the school year we have Sunday School for grades Pre-K through grades 6 at our later service. Youth group meets monthly, please call the church office for more information. Nursery is available at our 10:00 service. Wednesday Morning Prayer with Communion in the Chapel at 7:30 followed by a Bible Study at 8:00 and a Women's Bible Study at 11:00 in the Library St. Gabriel's Episcopal church is located in Marion, Massachusetts on the corner of Front and South street at 124 Front Street. Parking is available on South Street as well as in the lot located on the right between South and Main Streets. |
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