Thursday Notes
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The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22
Dear Trinity Family;
It looks like we finally have a Sunday coming where we don't have rain! Thanks be to God!
As we enter fully into the fall months, please make sure to take time to center, in God. The chaos of the holiday season is close. Socktober is already here, St. Nick's is coming, and all the other events of the season will kick off too. This is a time to pay close attention to your relationship with God and how you can stay centered when the world around us feels crazy. Come this Sunday to find your place of calm and be rejuvenated for the next week.
Blessings,
Rev. Kate
GOSPEL: Matthew 22: 15-22
The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.
❖ Parish Announcements ❖
❧PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember those in need of prayer: Bill, Amy, Carolyn, Alison, Xavi, Chris, Dee, Don, Frank, Larry, Marilee, DJ, George, Chris, Michael, Alex, Debbie, Manny, Will, Lucille, Lenny, Paul, Gayle, Al, Cherie, Leslie, Joanne, Ellen, Michael, Cami, Kaitie, Pat, Georgeann, Walt, Steve, Frank, Barbara, Christine, Stacey, Drewseller, Bobby, Michael, Brandon, Cathy, Rebecca, Caitlin, Mason, Renate, Renay, Mike, Chuck, Lou, Catherine, Michael, Patty, Kerri, Paul, Eric, Jill, Tom, Jim, Peter, Christina, Geoffery, De, Patty, Lynne, Tom, Donna, Sam, Helen, Dominic, Fred, Beth, Phil, Alysia, Jimmy, Patty. Please also pray for our military, and all those being deployed.
❧ WORSHIP
This Sunday the children will meet Miss Brenda downstairs at 9am!
❧ PARISH LIFE
Stewardship 2027 - To help with preparation of our budget, we have set Sunday, October 25th as Gathering Sunday. At the offertory, we will gather all pledges -- either mailed in advance or simply brought to church that morning -- and offer a special blessing and dedication. Thank you for your support as we plan an exciting 2027 together.
Halloween Needs! Halloween is fast approaching, and we are looking at doing something a little spooky again this year! So we are creating a haunted church at our front door that people can take pictures with. We are in need of donated candy for this event! Candy may be left in the church office. Thank you!
RESCHEDULED! Family Night - Halloween Kids Party, has been rescheduled for Friday, 10/30 from 5:30-8pm - Invite your friends and family! Come dressed in your favorite family friendly costume and join us for a night of pizza, orange milkshakes and cupcakes. Enjoy games, crafts and fun with Rev. Kate. Please RSVP by October 25th (There is a sign-up sheet posted) Questions? Email Miss. Brenda
Join us for Bible Study each Wednesday at 10 AM in the library. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there!
St. Nicholas Fair is just around the corner– Sat. December 5th In preparation for our upcoming fair we are looking for donations of Christmas plates and tins for our cookie trays. Thank you!
New Altar Flower Donation Procedure – Please see the bulletin board for the new posted procedure to donate altar flowers. Payment (cash or check made out to cash) and dedication wording is to be provided at the time of sign-up using the posted forms. Please use the envelope provided for completed form & payment which can be placed in the offering plate, or left on Sharon’s desk. If you have already signed up for a flower donation this year please fill out a posted sheet along with your payment made in advance of either cash or a check made out to cash. Questions? Please see Sharon during office hours.
❧ OUTREACH
Remember it’s SOCKTOBER! There is a collection bin in the Narthex. New this year YOU decide if you would like to donate hats, scarves, gloves or socks! Thank you for helping those in need!