The Shell Newsletter – July 9, 2020

From the Rector

Prayers when you feel anxious

One of good things that came out of the last few months was so many organizations and companies creating free resources.  One in particular that I have loved using is the Prayers When You Feel Anxious coloring pages from Illustrated Ministry.  I shared it on Facebook earlier in the spring, but wanted to do so again in case folks missed it.

Not only do I find it relaxing and de-stressing to color the illustrations, but the prayers themselves are beautiful and comforting.  I’ve colored by myself, and we’ve colored together as a family.  Hanging them up around the house has helped us create a sense of sacred space in our everyday lives.

Whether you’re anxious or not, I hope you find joy in this resource, which you can download HERE.

Yours in God’s peace,
Kristin+


Online Worship

Join us on The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost for the Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 am followed by Zoom Coffee Hour, or watch the service livestreamed on Facebook.

A printable bulletin is available here.

We will “open the doors” beginning at 10:15 am for folks to greet each other and say good morning.  Kristin+ will give instructions at 10:25 am and we will begin recording and livestreaming the service promptly at 10:30 am.  Don’t worry if you’re late – you can still attend via Zoom if you “get to church” at 10:40!

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Meeting ID: 843 2026 0567
Password: 227863

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Facebook Livestream
We plan to begin streaming to Facebook at 10:30 am.  If you arrive at Facebook and you don’t see the video, please refresh your screen.  There is a delay.

Virtual Compline

Virtual Compline services on Facebook are Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 pm.  You do not need to have a Facebook account to “attend” – just click here to participate.  While your at our Facebook page be sure to “follow” and turn on notifications so you will be alerted when we go live or post updated information.  Compline order of service


Outreach

DUE TO COVID-19 PREVENTION PLEASE CONTACT US
at 301-829-0472 TO MAKE A FOOD DONATION

Once approved, all donations can be dropped of at:
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kristin+ Away
Kristin+ will be away from July6 through July 11.  If you need pastoral assistance please contact our Senior Warden, Jeannie Pellicier.

Thursday Lunchtime Bible Study
Kristin+ will is away this week so Bible study will resume on July 16.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 821 2537 0150
Password: 991599
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Expansion of Troop 829
It has been one year (okay, 2 days short) that it was announced that St. James’ would be hosting a Boy Scout Troop. As part of early discussions between St. James’ and the Baltimore Area Council of ScoutsBSA, Bill Cunnane, Troop 829’s current Scoutmaster shared his vision that later on additional units could be started. We mentioned in the announcement that down the line there was a possibility we could host a Troop for girls (ages 11-17) and possibly a Cub Scout Pack (boys and girls ages K-5th grade).Starting within the next week or two ScoutsBSA Troop 829G will be formed. Jen Swift, currently an Assistant Scoutmaster in the Boy Troop will add the responsibility of Scoutmaster for Troop 829G.But wait, there’s more! Wesley Held, another Assistant Scoutmaster in the troop has agreed to lead a Lion’s Den (boys and girls going into Kindergarten) and start the beginnings of Pack 829. He will begin recruiting leaders and cub scouts soon.Interested in learning more or joining the fun?Application forms for both youth and adult leaders are available in the narthex.  Also, contact Kristin+ to learn more and get connected to Bill, Jen or Wes.

Lectionary Readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost:

Next Week’s Commemorations:

12 John Henry Hobart, Bishop of New York, 1830
13 John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407
14 Holy Cross Day
15 Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr of Carthage, 258 or James Chisholm, Priest, 1855
16 Ninian, Bishop in Galloway, c. 430
17 Hildegard, 1179
18 Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, 1882

Prayer Rotation Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2020 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you pray to on a daily basis for the needs and blessing of:

Robert and Carol Buckley
Jim and Patty Bullington
James and Vivian Carden

A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting  you this week for special prayer requests.