September 7, 2008
The spiritual life is something to be worked at, not hoped for. Working
at it requires discipline and mindfulness. If I want to live in the presence
of God, there are some preparations to be made.
Joan Chittister
THIS WEEK & NEXT WEEK
Celebrate Aloha Sunday This Weekend
Our official fall kick-off begins as we celebrate Aloha Sunday at all services September 6–7. We bid farewell to the summer and welcome the new school year.
Join us at 11:30 at
Living the Questions, Part 2
Adult Education, Sundays in September
Please join us at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Rector’s office as we begin a second series of discussions.
Sept. 7 Restoring Relationships
Sept. 14 The Prophetic Jesus
Sept. 21 Evil, Suffering and a God of Love
Sept. 28 The Myth of Redemptive Violence
Oct. 5 Practicing Resurrection
Oct. 12 Debunking the Rapture
Oct. 19 Reclaiming the World
Moveable Feast Dinner Groups Meet This Month!
Many thanks to all who signed up to participate in or host a Moveable Feast dinner group this month. You will be hearing from your dinner group hosts this week. What a wonderful way to get to know our fellow parishioners.
In The Zone (grades 6–12)
Sundays, 12–2 pm
Sept. 7 House Keeping/Service Project
Sept. 14 Frisbee
Golf,
Sept. 21 Community Service Project
Sept. 28
Calling All Animal Lovers!
The All Angels Animal Blessing committee will meet in the Rector’s office on Sunday, September 14, 21, and 28 at 11:15. Please join us to help out with one of our most effective and well-attended outreach ministries!
SAVE THE DATE, etc.
Children’s Ministries
Sunday School Kickoff!
Sept. 14, 21, 28 (Sept. 7, Aloha Sunday)
Themes for Fall session:
Pre-K & Kindergarten I Can Thank God
Grades 1-2-3 Created and Called
Grades 4-5 Through God’s Love
September 27-28
October 1-2-3, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Discovery Class
Want to formally join St. Michael’s? Want to learn more about the Christian faith or the Episcopal tradition? Sign up now for the Discovery Class, Oct. 1, 2, & 3 from 6:00–9:00 pm. A light supper will be served. There are three books to be read before the class that are available in the Church office: Welcome to the Episcopal Church, Those Episkopals, and What Is Anglicanism?
October 4, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bishop meets with
parish leaders from all Episcopal churches on
October 5
Our Annual Blessing of the Animals service:
4:30 Service
5:00 Hot Dog Reception
Live music and a petting zoo for children
October 24
Kids’ Halloween Party
November 1-2
All Saints Sunday with Bishop Bob
Confirmation and Reception
November 14-16
Kamehameha IV & Queen Emma
Weekend with concert, fun run, craft fair, games, and special services
November 23
Thanksgiving Brunch
November 29
Getting Ready for Jesus
Worship with St. Michael’s while you’re away
You can now join us for worship each Sunday via the world-wide web. Our sermons our now recorded and posted on our website at stmichaels-kauai.org. Join us for virtual church and stay tuned-in when your travel.
Prayer List
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