The second collection May 18-19 is property insurance.
Have you ever wondered why God chose a fish? He could have rescued Noah in a million other ways. Well, Pastor Russ Rathier brought some new light into that today as he continued his message from the book of Jonah.
On Sunday, May 19, at 4:30 p.m., instead of our regular service at St. John’s, we will be holding our annual meeting at Nancy Bank’s house. There will be a potluck supper following the meeting. Please let Nancy know if you are planning to attend. We will vote on new officers for the fellowship and discuss many other important topics.
May 19 is Pentecost Sunday — 50 days of Easter and 10 days after the Ascension — where many clergy and choir members wear red robes to signify the work of the Spirit. This year, we invite everyone to wear red on Pentecost Sunday, symbolizing the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Christ. It serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of faith and the abundant blessings that come with it.
On Sunday, May 19, Episcopal bishop Rev. Shannon MacVean-Brown will be the celebrant and preacher at our Holy Eucharist service. The service will begin at 11 a.m. A reception will follow.
“Never, until now, were we confronted with the excruciating task of
A 35-year veteran priest who has climbed the leadership ladder of Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese is set to become its new bishop.
When I rise up, let me rise up joyful, like a bird.
Continuing his journey through the book of Jonah, Pastor Russ Rathier read from verses 11-16 as Jonah takes “his first steps.” Like Jonah, we all have pursued our will instead of God’s. We all like to say, “I did it my way.” And like Jonah we all come to realize you can’t run from God.
“Jesus’ Ascension reinforces our view that heaven somehow is ‘up there,’ and yet Jesus has taught us the Kingdom of God is here and now. It is within us, and all around us in this world in which we are incarnate beings. It is beyond us, more amazing and all-encompassing than our human selves can imagine. As incarnate beings we are loved, cherished and called forth. As incarnate beings we, too, shall leave our incarnation behind one day and return to God.”
The second collection for May 11-12 is Catholic communications.
Stowe Community Church is delighted to continue hosting the Stowe Performing Arts series, Noon Music in May, every Wednesday during the month. The concerts are free and on May 15, the Opera Company of Middlebury will perform “A Country Store Opera.”
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