AN INVITATION

Dear Friends in Christ -

This weekend will be a special one: a time to rejoice in the great things that God has given to us and a time to receive God's blessing to carry on into the future.

The schedule of events is posted in the left-hand column of this Blog, but in case you need a little more info., here's a detailed run-down:

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 19 - 7:00 p.m.
Circle of Prayer around the Old Church
People of all ages join together in a candle-light vigil around the church, to pray in God's presence as we gather together for this special weekend.

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 20 - 10:00 a.m.
Children's Service
An opportunity for kids of all ages to participate in the church version of "touch-a-truck;" we'll say prayers together and everyone will get to ring the church bell!

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 20 - 4:00 p.m.
Service of Rededication
The main event! In this service of rededication, we recommit this Old Church and our lives to God. Together, we will sing and pray and hear a wonderful homily by former Rector of St. Paul's, the Rev. Tom Furrer. Our honored guests will be two other former Rectors of St. Paul's, the Rev. Ralph Merrill and the Rev. David Reed.
Following the service there will be a community potluck at 5:30 p.m. and a panel discussion by the former Rectors at 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 21 - 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Regular Sunday Worship Services BOTH in the Old Church
(At the 10:00 a.m. service, the children will participate in their own special worship service in the Chapel)
8:00 a.m. - The Rev. Ralph Merrill will preach
10:00 a.m. -The Rev. Dr. David Reed will preach
Following each service, there will be coffee hour in the Parish Hall

PLEASE JOIN IN THESE FESTIVITIES and HEAR THE VOICE OF OUR LIVING, LOVING LORD.
Faithfully,
Janet+