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Sunday, February 28, 2010 | The Second Sunday of Lent
St. Paul’s Sunday Schedule See “Our Weekly Calendar” for any Service time changes or cancelations.
8:00 am Holy Eucharist (Chapel ) 9:00 am Children & Family Service (Chapel ) 9:30 am Christian Ed. for All Ages (Parish Hall ) 10:30 am Holy Eucharist (Church )
Sun Feb 28 9:15am – Youth Confirmation Class - Friendly Hall 2:00pm – Adult Confirmation Class - Friendly Hall 5:00pm – EYC - Parish Hall 9:00pm – Compline - Church
Mon Mar 1 3:00pm – Girl Scout Meeting - Parish Hall
Tue Mar 2 11:00am – Cypress Glen Communion - Cypress Glen 7:00pm – TNT - Friendly Hall
Wed Mar 3 5:00pm – MOYC – Friendly Hall 5:30pm – NO Children's Choir Practice - Choir Room 6:15pm – Wednesday Night Suppers - Parish Hall 7:00pm – Stephen Ministry's Info & Intro - Chapel 7:15pm – Lenten Bible Study - Friendly Hall 7:15pm – Adult Choir Practice - Choir Room
Thu Mar 4 1:00pm – St Paul's Food Pantry - Choir Room 5:00pm – ECM Campus Ministry - Parish Hall
Fri Mar 5 12:10pm – Way of the Cross / Lent Service – Chapel
Sun Mar 7 9:15am – Youth Confirmation Class - Friendly Hall 9:30am – Newcomers Gathering - Chapel 10:30am – Holy Eucharist - Church 2:00pm – Adult Confirmation Classes - Friendly Hall 5:00pm – EYC - Parish Hall 9:00pm – NO Compline - Church
See “St. Paul’s Sunday Schedule” for the list of Services
Too Good To Be Missed
March 3rd, 2010 @ 6:15pm in the Parish Hall Chefs Sam Uzzell and Mary Holt Faircloth prepare spaghetti with homemade sauce, tossed green salad, French bread and dessert for tonight's special dinner. It's a great meal for only $4 for adults and $2 for students and children so be sure to join us.
The following week Amy Blizzard will the chef for, yet, another memorable meal. Mark that date --> March 10.
CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS Our confirmands are now one-third of the way along the journey that will lead to their presentation to Bishop Santosh Marray on Sunday, May 2. They number 12 youth for confirmation and 16 adults for confirmation, reception and renewal of baptismal vows.
Please hold these confirmands in your prayers together with their mentors: Ann Harrison, Kimberley Benson, Elizabeth Martin and David Crean.
CHILDREN’S CHIOR
Here are a few dates to mark on calendars. Rehearsal Dates:
· February: 24 · March: 3, 17, 24 · April: 7, 14, 21, 28 · May: 5 Final Rehearsal
Performance Dates: · Sunday, April 11 (call time: 9:45 am, Holy Eucharist 10:30 am) · Sunday, May 9 (Mother’s Day; call time: 9:45 am, Holy Eucharist 10:30 am)
Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions or concerns. My number is 704 219 3946. I'm looking forward to a wonderful semester of music-making with your children! Thanks, Emily
Children's Church
WHEN: During 10:30 a.m. Service QUESTIONS: Contact Carrie Craig HOW: christianed@stpaulsepiscopal.com
MOYC meet each Wednesday from 5pm - 6pm located in Friendly Hall. Nursery is provided.
This class is open as each week carries its own topic. If you have not attended and are interested, please contact Nikki Blount at nikkifever@hotmail.com
CAN YOU GIVE A HELPING HAND? We have a St. Paul’s member that would like to attend the 10:30am Sunday service, but is not able to get here on his own during that time.
If you go by or live near Westpoint Drive (off of Stantonsburg Road) on Sunday mornings and attend the 10:30am service, will you please consider helping out this person?
If so, simply call the office 752-3482 x221 M-F 9:00am-5:00pm ask for Laura to get contact information for this member. Thank - you!
WELCOME TO CHRISTIAN FORMATION Come and join us as we grow together in Christ.
Godly Play– 3year old thru 1st grade (Preschool Hall) ‘Rebel with A Cause’– 9th grade thru 12th grade (Canterbury House)
Throughout the Week TnT (Twenties and Thirties) - Young Adult Gathering (Friendly Hall)
Wednesday Evenings 5pm
Upcoming Events
2/9- Friendly Hall, 7pm
If you would like more information about the Twenties and Thirties Group at St. Paul's, please contact Kimberley Benson at 227-4146 or email- blueclarinet14@yahoo.com
LAY MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY AT ST. PAULS THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT MARCH 3rd @ 7:00pm
Our church has the opportunity to participate in Stephen Ministry which empowers congregations to meet people's emotional and spiritual needs in an extremely effective way through well-trained lay caregivers called Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministry is a great way to expand care giving in a congregation. On Wednesday, March 3, 7-8:00, in the Chapel, please join us for an informational meeting about Stephen Ministry and how you might become involved. This time will include hearing from some members of St. James United Methodist Church who are involved in Stephen Ministry and Stephen Ministry Leadership. Susan Vickery-Mercer
HOPE WE SEE YOU THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
Interfaith Alliance of Eastern Carolina PO Box 2841, Greenville NC 27836 Interfaith@suddenlink.net | www.ECInterfaith.org The Quakers host Prayers for Peace and Justice Monday March 22, 2010 @ 7:00pm Located at Unitarian Universalist Congregation 131 Oakmont St. 355-6658 Special speaker 7:45pm Lloyd Lee Wilson “Introduction to Quakerism”
Lloyd Lee Wilson is the author of “Essays on the Quaker Vision of Gospel Order”
Prayers for Peace and Justice 7:00pm & Increase Awareness Discussions 7:45pm 4th Monday of the month
· March 22 - Quakers will host at UU “INTRODUCTION TO QUAKERISM”
· April 26 - Shared hosting at UU “SACREDNESS IN NATURE”
Special Event - March 16th, 7:00pm “Gandhi” speaker
Devika, a Scholar from India, will speak on “Gandhi” at the Unitarian Congregation of Greenville (on Oakmont Circle) on Tuesday, March 16th, at 7:00 PM. Her visit is being sponsored by the ECU Offices of Equity, Diversity, and Community Relations, Religious Studies, and Women’s Studies.
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Who:Greg Mortenson, Internationally Renowned Humanitarian, Bestselling Author, and Co-founder of the Central Asia Institute What:Cunanan Leadership Speaker Series Join Greg Mortenson as he presents “Promoting Peace through Education" Where: Minges Coliseum at ECU When:Monday, March 1, 2010, from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
No reservations are needed. The event is free and open to the public.
MUSIC EVENTS & CHORAL SERVICES
Sunday, March 14 at 5:00 PM Choral Evensong Saint Paul’s Choir sings music of Hancock, Holst, Philip Moore, Walford Davies and Richard Lloyd.
We will be collecting money in the Hope Chests that were distributed in Sunday School with a special focus each week on the Episcopal parishes in Haiti and how they are helping their own parish families cope with the disaster. The monies collected will be sent to Episcopal Relief and Development especially earmarked for their Haiti fund.
ORIENTAL Lenten Retreat
St. Thomas ECW, Oriental, NC will hold a Lenten Retreat on Wednesday March 10th. 2010. Our guest speaker is Katerina Whitley, who will speak on "Women in the Passion Story." Registration will begin at 9:30 am with lunch at noon, followed by Eucharist and discussion. Cost is $12.00.
RSVP NO LATER THEN MARCH 3rd, 2010 Call 252-249-0258 or e-mail stthomas@stthomas-oriental.net Katerina lives in the mountains of western NC, and is well known and very much liked by us all. Barbara Vickers
St. Paul’s Lenten Offerings
- Episcopal Relief and Development - Sunday Feb 21st Please remember Episcopal Relief and Development in addition to your regular offering this Sunday. Envelopes are available at the doors to the Church and Chapel along with Lenten Meditation Booklets.
- Wednesday Evening Bible Study - After supper 7:15 Feb 24 - March 24th located in Friendly Hall with Deacon Jim Smith
- Way of the Cross - Fridays 12:10pm Feb 26 - March 26 located in the Chapel with Rev. Bob Hudak
- Introduction to Stephen Ministry - March 3rd - 7:00pm located in the Chapel Come learn about this important new Ministry! We Hope to see you there!
- Parish Lenten Day - Saturday March 20 10:00am -3:00pm Located in the Choir Room with The Rev. Canon C. Philip Craig When we speak of sacrifice, what do we mean? Come join a Parish Lenten Retreat to explore this topic.
Adult Bible Study
All adult classes will gather in the Parish Hall with The Rev. Cannon C. Phil Craig to explore scripture during this season of Lent.
Please join us at 9:30am!
The funeral will be held at St. Stephen's Church in Goldsboro on Monday, March 1, starting at 11:00 A.M. The church is located at 200 N. James Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
Newcomer Series
"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone." ( 1 Corinthians 12:3 ) How do you keep up with all the ministries at St. Paul's? Wondering where your talents can best be put to work? Interested in getting outside the box and finding new challenges? Join us for an informative session on the Ministries of St. Paul's. This class will meet in the Chapel the first Sunday of March from 9:30 to 10:20. |
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This Week at St. Paul’s
Mothers of Young Children
(The image to this article can be found throughout our campus marking rooms for our Sunday School classes. We are excited about ALL the programs scheduled during this coming year. A bookmark giving an overview of Christian Formation at St. Paul's during 2009-10 is available in the Garth. Our prayer is that people, young and young-at-heart, in this church family and beyond, will find opportunities for spiritual enrichment and time to share our faith in fellowship.)
Episcopal Relief and Development
Lenten Sunday
Mr. Alexander Reese, Jr husband to The Rev. Mary Reese, passed away Thursday, February 25. 
MARCH 7th 2010 @ 9:30am
