T HE S UNDAY N EWS February 5, 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. February will be a big month at Saint Michael with Mission Trip information meetings, the Parish Party, Neighborhood Nights, the Annual Meeting, and Shrove Tuesday, and don’t forget about Valentine’s Day. Read more in this edition or online, and get connected. Thank you for worshiping with us today. Discovery: The Episcopal Church, Saint Michael, and You. Discovery is a 5-week course for newcomers and members, addressing “What is God calling me to do next?” It explores the history of the Anglican Church, Saint Michael’s unique mission, and the “how-to” of Episcopal worship. Discovery meets on Sundays 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, brings the second in the series of Distinguished Lectures on February 11 and 12. On Saturday her topics are “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. Bishop Sumner to Address Prayer Ministry Meeting. The Prayer Ministry hosts Bishop George Sumner at its Thursday, February 16 meeting. He will talk about “Prayer and Evangelism…Where is the Diocese of Dallas Headed?” The meeting and dinner (for $10) will be in the Coke Activities Room beginning at 6:00. RSVP to Katherine Bowen at kbowen@saintmichael.org. Information Meeting: A Lenten Pilgrimage to Bolivia. See the Beatitudes at work in Bolivia during our pilgrimage to the Amistad Mission in Cochabamba, March 24 – April 2. Amistad, a major outreach ministry of Saint Michael, provides a safe, loving, Christian environment to children who have been abandoned or abused. Learn more online at www.saintmichael.org/amistad2017 and attend an information meeting Sunday, February 12 at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room. RSVP to Hunter Ruffin at hruffin@saintmichael.org.
Vestry/Convention Delegate Nominees Named The Vestry has nominated the following parishioners to serve on 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 and nomination procedures are available at www. saintmichael.org.