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Stewardship prayer
I offer this day to you dear God.
Thank you for the blessings you have given me.
May I use these gifts to build your kingdom.
May my actions be a reflection of your Love.
May what I do today bring others closer to you.
May my words be kind and gentle and bring joy to others.
Today, Help me give back a portion of what you have given me.
I ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Why St. Paul’s?
Roy and I used to attend another church. It was friendly and spiritual. The problem was, it was very large and impersonal, and there was a very large congregation, so there was no chance of really getting to know someone.
Then we started attending St. Paul’s. Here we found a family: warm, caring, and easy to approach. We’ve really become attached to father Markus; he is very understanding and helpful.
Getting involved in the many different functions of the church has allowed us to really understand the meaning of the various aspects of the religion.
April Simeon
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Strife, Life, and Each Other
These three have been with us (Roy and April) a long time, yet we didn’t know the difference between them. Allow me to explain. The words trouble, conflict, discord, contention, fighting, dissension, friction, and rivalry. These words all describe the strife that was in our lives; these things were so intertwined that we were having trouble finding each other.
When we first started coming to St. Paul’s we were received with open arms and understanding. I myself could physically feel the Love. In the time that we have been here, we have used the services of the church, the advocacy office, father Markus as an advisor, and all of you to talk to, complain to, and befriend.
Each time we come through these doors, another string in our lives straightens itself out, allowing us to get rid of the strife, and find God and each other, as well as our lives.
Since we have been coming here, our lives have improved immensely, not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.
I would Love this to continue for others; therefore, we will give of ourselves, our treasures and all of the Love that has been shown to us.
Roy Simeon
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Mark 10:46-52~ Reading for October 25, 2009
Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
