T HE S UNDAY N EWS February 12, 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. We are honored to have our Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, with us today delivering our Distinguished Lecture at 10:00 in Parish Hall. Dr. Levine is Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt. She will return the weekend of March 31-April 2 for the third in her series of Distinguished Lectures. Thank you for worshiping with us today. A Message from the Rector. In deep gratitude for their service, I inform you that James Diaz and Hyeon Jeong, our Organist-Choirmaster and Associate Organist-Choirmaster, will be leaving Saint Michael after Easter. Their shared ministry has spanned nearly twenty years, providing support for our worship in so many ways. For their love and service to this community, we give thanks! As we look to the future, know that there will be an opportunity to celebrate their ministry among us. I will also share news with you next week about a search for who will succeed them. Please read the beautiful letter that James and Hyeon have written online at www.saintmichael.org. Bishop Sumner to Address Thursday’s Prayer Ministry Meeting. The Prayer Ministry will host Bishop George Sumner at its Thursday, February 16 meeting. The Bishop 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. Bolivia Pilgrimage Information Meeting This Evening. See the Beatitudes at work in Bolivia during our pilgrimage to the Amistad Mission in Cochabamba, March 24 – April 2. A pilgrimage information meeting will be held this evening at 6:00 in the Coke Activities Room. Amistad, a major outreach ministry of Saint Michael, provides a safe, loving, Christian environment for abandoned and abused children. RSVP to tonight’s meeting at hruffin@saintmichael.org. Vocal Majority to Perform at Saint Michael Presents March 5. The internationally acclaimed men’s ensemble The Vocal Majority will perform at the Saint Michael Presents concert Sunday evening, March 5 at 7:00. The 100+ men’s chorus has performed around the world and produced more than two-dozen recordings of their diverse repertoire. Tickets to the free concert are necessary to assure adequate seating and can be obtained online at www.saintmichael.org/saintmichaelpresents or at the south lanai reception desk.
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 is available at www.saintmichael.org.