T HE S UNDAY N EWS August 7, 2016
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 and to balmy August in Texas. It’s hard to believe but school is just around the corner, our new Rector starts in a week, our fall worship schedule returns on the 21st and Sunday School begins on the 28th. There are going to be great classes available for all ages. You can find descriptions at www.saintmichael.org. Saint Michael is an exciting place to be. Come and See. Enneagram is Coming – Get Ready. The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool that helps us to learn more about ourselves and how we are in relationship with God and people most important to us. The Rev. Mary Lessmann and Mary Ann Webster will facilitate the class beginning September 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. There’s no charge, but registration is necessary. Want to know more? Contact Mary Lessmann at mlessmann@saintmichael.org or maryannwebster@gmail.com. Take Your Faith to a New Level – EfM (Education for Ministry). Education for Ministry (EfM) is a study of Scriptures, Christian history, and theology with a focus on one’s everyday experiences. The program, from the University of the South – Sewanee’s Episcopal seminary, is recognized for educating adults to see God acting through their lives. Two sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening, begin Tuesday, August 30. For information contact Elizabeth Lang at langelizabeth66@gmail.com or Shelly Vescovo at svescovo@saintmichael.org. Jubilee Park’s Back to After School Bash Needs Volunteers and Supplies. Jubilee Park’s annual Back to After School Bash on Thursday, September 8 is designed to get kids and their parents excited and motivated about the new school year. Saint Michael volunteers are needed to help with the activities at the Bash from 5:30 to 7:00. Mr. Donavan will be on hand, there will be food for the families, and school supplies will be distributed. Healthy snack donations such as granola bars, fruit and veggie chips are needed. To volunteer or donate contact event chair Kristin Lambeth at kristinmlambeth@gmail.com. The Rev. Pamela Theodore to Speak at Prayer Ministry Meeting. The Prayer Ministry meets from 6:00 to 7:30 on Thursday, August 18 in the Coke Activities Room. Our August program will feature The Rev. Pam Theodore speaking on “What Does Prayer Mean?” Also meet our new Youth Director, Lauren Wainwright. All are invited. Questions? Contact Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. New Rector Starts August 15 – Full Worship Schedule Returns August 21 Our new Rector, The Rev. Chris Girata, begins his ministry with us on Monday, August 15 and he will preach at the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services in the Church on Sunday, August 21, when we will return to our full schedule of services. At the 9:00 service we will recognize The Very Rev. Doug Travis, who served as our Interim Rector for 8 months. Additionally, we will kick off the new school year by Blessing-the-Backpacks at John 1:43-46 every service, and enjoy a Welcome and Thanks reception to embrace the Girata and Travis families beginning at 9:30 in the Garden Cloister.