The Finance Committee reported to the congreation after services this past weekend. Be sure to read their report at:
http://stgeorgeohio.org/CurrentEvents/financereport.htm
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Day of Prayer, Fasting and Witness
Day of Prayer, Fasting and Witness for the Millennium Development Goals
Sept. 25
In response to a call from the bishops at Lambeth to make Sept. 25 a day of "prayer, fasting and witness," Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation is inviting you to commit to do just that on a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Advocacy for the MDGs. By going to www.sept25.org you can commit to:
Pray. Say prayers with special intention for the extreme poor throughout the world.
Fast. Skip at least one meal in solidarity with the nearly 1 billion people who go to bed hungry each night. (As possible depending on health ... consult your doctor if in doubt)
Witness. Participate in an online advocacy action promoting our government's fulfilling its promises to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. More than 1,000 people have already made this commitment,and we're just getting started. Check it out and sign up today.
The Rev. Canon Karl Ruttan and diocesan staff have prepared a series of reflections and meditations to beginwith the day of Prayer, Fasting and Witness for the Millennium Development Goals on Sept. 25. On this day and the nine days following, the bishops and staff invite the diocese to observe a time reflection on reconciliation and justice. Prayers and scripture passages will be available for meditation each of the nine days leading to the Day of Repentance on October 4. These meditations can be downloaded by going to the Public Policy page of the diocesan website. www.episcopal-dso.org.
At St. George's we will have special prayers for the Millennium Development Goals at our Evening Prayer Service on Thursday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit..-Father Larsen
Sept. 25
In response to a call from the bishops at Lambeth to make Sept. 25 a day of "prayer, fasting and witness," Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation is inviting you to commit to do just that on a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Advocacy for the MDGs. By going to www.sept25.org you can commit to:
Pray. Say prayers with special intention for the extreme poor throughout the world.
Fast. Skip at least one meal in solidarity with the nearly 1 billion people who go to bed hungry each night. (As possible depending on health ... consult your doctor if in doubt)
Witness. Participate in an online advocacy action promoting our government's fulfilling its promises to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. More than 1,000 people have already made this commitment,and we're just getting started. Check it out and sign up today.
The Rev. Canon Karl Ruttan and diocesan staff have prepared a series of reflections and meditations to beginwith the day of Prayer, Fasting and Witness for the Millennium Development Goals on Sept. 25. On this day and the nine days following, the bishops and staff invite the diocese to observe a time reflection on reconciliation and justice. Prayers and scripture passages will be available for meditation each of the nine days leading to the Day of Repentance on October 4. These meditations can be downloaded by going to the Public Policy page of the diocesan website. www.episcopal-dso.org.
At St. George's we will have special prayers for the Millennium Development Goals at our Evening Prayer Service on Thursday, September 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit..-Father Larsen
Monday, September 22, 2008
Evening Prayer
Join us for Evening Prayer in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit each Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. We will have special prayers for the time of transition and the search for a new rector.
Cleanup Volunteers Needed
Join volunteers to clean up the kitchen at 41 Manor Lane on Saturday, September 27th, 9am to noon
The first fall cleanup (mostly outside) will be Saturday, October 18th, 8am to noon
The first fall cleanup (mostly outside) will be Saturday, October 18th, 8am to noon
Friday, September 19, 2008
Air Force Sunday!
Sunday, September 21st is Air Force Sunday. We have a guest preacher for the 10:30 AM service - The Reverend Judith Doran, who is retired Air Force. She is now the assistant at St. Paul's in Oakwood.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Rummage Sale!!!!
ST. GEORGE'S ANNUAL FALL SALE
October 4, 9:00 AM. to benefit Social Outreach
Many hands are needed! If you have a few hours to spare during the week leading up to the sale or the day of the sale, please consider volunteering for one of the shifts on the sign-up sheets posted in the welcome area. To fill the undercroft with those gently used treasures, we are asking everyone to check your closets, attics and sheds for items to donate to the sale. Donations will be accepted beginning on September 28.
October 4, 9:00 AM. to benefit Social Outreach
Many hands are needed! If you have a few hours to spare during the week leading up to the sale or the day of the sale, please consider volunteering for one of the shifts on the sign-up sheets posted in the welcome area. To fill the undercroft with those gently used treasures, we are asking everyone to check your closets, attics and sheds for items to donate to the sale. Donations will be accepted beginning on September 28.
Faithful Family Series
Session 1: Praying as a Family, Thursday, Sept. 18
Please join us each Thursday from September18 through October 23, 5:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall to discuss issues that affect every Faithful Family.
Food and fellowship begin at 5:30pm. Childcare provided. See flyers posted in hallway or on the web (www.stgeorgeohio.org) for more information or the Rev. Kiah Webster with any questions.
Please join us each Thursday from September18 through October 23, 5:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall to discuss issues that affect every Faithful Family.
Food and fellowship begin at 5:30pm. Childcare provided. See flyers posted in hallway or on the web (www.stgeorgeohio.org) for more information or the Rev. Kiah Webster with any questions.
Parish Profile Groups
Join the Profile and Survey Team for a meal and focus group to begin the process of calling our new rector. Please sign up for one of the four meetings.
Saturday, September 20th ~
Potluck Hors Douvres and Desserts with Focus Group 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 28 ~
Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; Focus Group from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m
Saturday, September 20th ~
Potluck Hors Douvres and Desserts with Focus Group 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 28 ~
Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; Focus Group from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m
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