June 29, 2014
Welcome to St. George’s. We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. Please sign our guest book and join us for refreshments and fellowship after each service.
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Summer Forum – Parishioner Dee Zopp continues her study of “Bad Girls of the Bible”. Today we will learn about Tamar, and next week it’s Delilah! Everyone is welcome to join us in the Parish Hall at 9:10 am for this fun and relaxed Bible study.
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Chalice Bearer & Lector Training is today at 9:00 am. Everyone must have this training in order to be scheduled to read or bear a chalice. We will also offer a training session in the late summer or early fall. Our chalice bearers will also receive instruction on acolyting so they will be able to assist when needed. Acolyte training will be scheduled later, and/or you can arrange to meet Deacon Jody during the week. Eucharistic Visitor Training (those who take communion to our shut-ins) will be scheduled later in the summer. (PS to Lectors – Fr. Dale has placed a pronunciation Guide in the Lectern/Pulpit as an easy reference.)
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We are grateful to Elaine Lorentzen, who has played the organ for us while Nancy is on vacation. Thank you, Elaine!
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Father Dale & Deacon Jody will be on vacation this week. In case of a pastoral emergency, call Father Ian Wetmore (St. Michael’s, O’Fallon) at 618-207-8142. The Rev. Warren Crews will be here to preach and celebrate at the 8:00 and 10:30 services next Sunday, July 6. Come and hear Fr. Crews!
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Free Introduction to Yoga class for men and women of St. George’s and St. Mark churches. Join Candi Hamill, certified instructor, in the parish hall each Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 pm for “Chair Yoga”.
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WEDG (Women’s Ecumenical Dining Group) will be gathering at Smokey Bones Bar And Fire Grill, (6118 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, 618-624-1052), Wednesday, July 9, at 6:30 pm. Please call the church office for reservations (head count) at 233-6320. All women, 18 and above are welcome. Come for Good Fun, Good Food, and Good Conversation !
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Tour of England & Wales Planned for April 2015. Evensong at Westminster Abbey; Great cathedrals and humble churches; Celtic crosses and Welsh shrines Cost is about $3,800 per person ($300 deposit required). We need a firm commitment of 16 people for the trip to happen, and we already have 12! Speak to Elaine Thebus or email etfrance@aol.com to sign up or for more information, or call St. George’s. A draft itinerary is available in the parish office.
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Donate School Supplies – The Community Service Commission is collecting school supplies for the Franklin Neighborhood Association. Please bring donations to the narthex or to the church office between July 6 and August 3. Supplies needed include: Folders, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, colored markers, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, notebooks, backpacks, school glue, glue sticks, erasers, note cards, scissors, book covers, pencil boxes, flashcards (math & alphabet), E-Z writing tablets, loose-leaf wide-ruled paper, 3-ring binders, indexed dividers for binders, protractors, rulers, compasses, calculators, tissue, and hand sanitizer.
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