T HE S UNDAY N EWS January 29, 2017
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 8011 Douglas Dallas, Texas 75225 214-363-5471 www.saintmichael.org
Followers of Christ, Spreading God’s Love
Welcome to Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Today the Discovery Class begins exploring our church and what God is calling us to do next, Tuesday and Wednesday we cook and serve at the Austin Street Shelter, there are Bible study meetings every day during the week, and Saturday missioners leave for Tela, Honduras. There are numerous ways to get invested in Saint Michael. It really pays off. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Youth Mission Trips Information Meeting Today. Details about our youth group’s two summer mission trips will be discussed at a special information meeting this morning at 10:00 in the Youth Center. The mission trips will be to New Orleans June 18 – 24, and to the Amistad Mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia July 24 – August 1. Trip activities, costs, and sign-up deadlines will be covered. Questions? Contact Lauren at lwainwright@saintmichael.org. Discovery Class Begins Today – Learn About Our Church. Discovery, a new 5-week course for newcomers and members entering a new phase in life, starts today. It addresses, What is God calling me to do next?” by exploring the history of Christianity and the Anglican Church, Saint Michael’s unique mission in Dallas, and the “how-to” of Episcopal worship. Discovery meets at 12:15 in the Coke Activities Room and continues through February with lunch provided for $10. Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Amy-Jill Levine – February 11 – 12. Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt, will bring the second in her series of Distinguished Lectures to Saint Michael February 11 and 12 addressing “How Am I Called to be with Others?” On Saturday she will examine “When My Actions Impact Others – David and Bathsheba” and “When Others Make Demands – Jesus and the Canaanite Woman” in the Coke Activities Room beginning at 9:00. On Sunday, at 10:00 in the Parish Hall, Dr. Levine’s topic will be “When Others Define Themselves – Sarah and Hagar.” Make reservations for the Saturday lecture at www.saintmichael.org/dls.
Vestry/Convention Delegate Nominees Named The Vestry has nominated the following parishioners for election to the Vestry or as Delegates to the Diocesan Convention. The vote will be at the church’s Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 26. Vestry Nominees: (Three year term) Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, Warren Houser, Ben Leal, Christine Paddock Diocesan Convention Delegates: (Three year term) (Delegate) John McFarland, Jr., Tricia Stewart, Kay Whelan (Alternate) 1. Edward Blessing, 2. Katherine Blachly, 3. Ross Vick III Information on the candidates is available at www.saintmichael.org. Eligible parish members may nominate one or more candidates for the Vestry or as a Convention Delegate by using a Nominating Petition for each person nominated. Forms are on the website, www.saintmichael.org or at the south lanai reception desk.