January 23, 2011

FISH FOR PEOPLE

Matthew 4:19 “And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”
During an epiphany there is revelation and challenge. What we may have not been aware of at one time has now been revealed. This revelation may uncover matters that require change. Change is always a challenge. Why? Because change involves sacrifice. We are required to release something that we don’t want to let go of. It could be a habit, possession, grudge, companion(s). Letting go can be new and transforming. By opening to love we find Jesus. Jesus is love .


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Scriptures

Isaiah 9:1-41
Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23
Psalm 27:1, 5-13
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+We are grateful to Rachel Williamson for providing music for the month of January. Rachel is a graduate student at the University of Alabama seeking her Master’s degree in Library Science.






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+St. Mark’s welcomes new arrival, Camden Fernandez James son of Aisha Nicole Stroud and Bertrand James.
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+The Episcopal Church Women of St. Mark’s presents it 2011 slate of officers:
President- Marietta Cameron
Vice President- Gloria Brandon
Secretary- Aisha Stroud/ Ellarine Stroud
Treasurer- Mamie Hymes
UTO- Rosie McCall
Incoming President, Marietta Cameron requests meeting participants to submit to her their ideas and suggestions well in advance of the meeting date. By having your name on the agenda the meeting can take place in a
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+ Congratulations to Paul Goldman, Sundra Smith, and Richard Finley for your recent election to the vestry.
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+ The 2011 Daughter to Daughter program will be headed by Cassandra Joseph. The steering committee will include, Jalete Nelms, Gloria Brandon, Marietta Cameron, and Ellarine Stroud. The planning meeting for Daughter to Daughter will be held February 13, 2011. Daughter to Daughter welcomes all volunteers who wish to be a part of their effort to educate and empower young girls for today’s world.
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+Keep in your prayers the family of Heager Hill. Homegoing Services for Heager’s beloved aunt “Deenie” in High Point, North Carolina were held January 18, 2011. At 102 years of age Mrs. Rhodemia Bell, "aunt Deenie" Cheltenham experienced the many fruitful vignettes life offers us. She leaves an endless list of fond memories to her survivors.
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