LITURGY OF THE WORD 

Sermons Of The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

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Sunday, July 26, 2015: Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

First Lesson: 2 Samuel (11:1-15)

Psalm 14, Page 598, BCP 

Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Ephesians 3:14-21)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To John (6:21)

Sermon: The Rev. Judith Alexis

Sunday, July 19, 2015: Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

First Lesson: 2 Samuel (7:1-14a) 

Psalm 89, Page 715, BCP

Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Ephesians 2:11-22)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Mark (6:30-44, 53-56)

Sermon: The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

Sunday, July 12, 2015: Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

First Lesson: 2 Samuel (6:1-5, 12b-19)

Psalm 24, Page 613, BCP

Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Ephesians 1:3-14)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Mark (6:14-29) 

Sermon: The. Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

Sunday, July 5, 2015: Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

First Lesson:  2 Samuel (5:1-5, 9-10)

Psalm 48, Page 651, BCP

Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (6:1-13)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Mark (6:1-13)

Sermon: The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

NEWS AND EVENTS

Sermons Of The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

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From The Desk of  the Priest-In-Charge

Paul was content (Paul's Epistle the Philippians 4:12-13) because he could see life from God's point of view. He focused on what he was supposed to do, not what he felt he should have. Paul had his priorities straight, and he was grateful for everything God had given him. Paul had detached himself from the nonessential so that he could concentrate on the eternal.

How many of us can say we are following Paul's example? It's hard...right? So often, though, the desire for more or better possessions is really a longing to fill an empty place in a person's life. To what are you drawn when you feel empty inside? How can you find true contentment? The answer, my friends, lies in your perspective, your priorities, and your source of power. 

Blessings

Rev. Tracy

Birthdays And Anniversaries In July

Happy Birthday to: Cindy Jones 3rd; Michael Rose 4th; Winsome Barnaby 5th;  Marie Harvey 6th; Leslyn Clark 10th; Coleen Wilson 11; Vickena Webb 15th; Gloria Marsele and Benoni Asamoah 16th; Cisalee Harrell and Jordan Jones 20th; Shirley Freeman and c
Courtney Haughton 22nd; Enid Cooke and Euna Farrell 24th;  Clarence Tuning 25th; Carl Harrison 26th;  Natalie Wimbish 27th; Melvin Johnson, Joyce Asiedu, Agnes Rose and Victoria Webb 30th; Hazel Weathers 31st.

Happy Anniversary to:Cyrus and Patsy Barbara 5th; Denis and Donna Ricketts 6th; Charles and Carol Blanks 6th; Robert and Patricia Nelson 7th; Walter and Wendella Benjamin 9th; Clarence and Edwina Tuning 24th; Winston and Andrea Anderson 24th;

In Memory Of: Samuel Williams and Richard Green 2nd; Frances Cornwall 4th;  George Taylor 5th; Coralynne Jackson 6th; Avery Robinson, Sandra Dais, Norris Smith and Susie Murray 7th; Mae T. Adams 8th; Barbara Mills. Samuel A. Ulett 9th; Linda Williams 10; Charlotte Jacklyn 14th; Simon Williams 15th; William Taylor 16th; Kenneth Hastings 17th; Ruth H. McBean 18th; Leon Cornwall and Keslake Bailey 19th;  Margaret Porter 22nd; Richard Rhoades 24th; Rose Palmer 25th; Frederick Evans 26th; Alexander Campbell 27th; Harry Less 28th;  Leslie Duncan 31st.

Vestry Members

Carol Anderson, Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Veronica Airey-Wilson, Joyce Asiedu, Winston Barnaby, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary), April Carter, Evelyn Green, David Hickmon, A. Bates Lyons, Joseph Noel, Evelyn Stewart, Terrie Thomas.

Music

Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir

Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist

Rector Emeritus

Canon Cyril Burke

Email

monicahartford@gmail.com

ITEM OF INTEREST

Church Chuckle
A mother gives her son two quarters when she signs him in at the Children's Ministry room at church. One is for the collection plate, and one is for a doughnut after the service. after the service. He is playing with the two quarters during the lesson, and one drops out of his hand and rolls out of reach under the large stage. "Oh, rats," thinks the little boy. "There goes God's quarter." 

THE BOOK CORNER
What I Know For Sure
by Oprah Winfrey

This book touched my heart. Her words are inspirational. Her stories are meaningful. Throughout the book, I felt she was speaking to me. It was if she knew exactly what I needed to hear, as I continue my personal life journey. Thank you. Meeting Oprah Winfrey is now on my bucket list.
Review by MJ