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THE WEEK OF JULY 1 – JULY 8, 2007

 

In observance of July 4^th, I offer this prayer for the country:

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Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly pray that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Your favor and glad to do Your will.  Bless this land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners.  Safe us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.  Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought here out of many tribes and tongues.  Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to Your law, we may show forth Your praise among the nations of the earth.  In times of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, guard our trust and faith in You; all this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 (adapted from BCP, p. 820)

 

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Wednesday, July 4:

Church and Parish House closed in observance of Independence Day.

 

Friday, July 6:

                                    12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with Prayer for Healing.

 

 

SUNDAY, JULY 8^th

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

11:00 am:  Morning Prayer

Sermon: The Rector,

“Between Good and Evil”

Music of Bach, Vivaldi and Mendelssohn

 

12:00 noon: A short service of Holy Eucharist follows Morning Prayer

 

After the service, there is a Coffee Hour with iced tea and lemonade in the Parish House.

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

Monday, July 9 -          9:00 am – 12:00 noon.  Vacation Bible School.

Friday, July 13             Music, Storytelling, Snacks, Crafts and Games. Christian curriculum, not denomination-specific. The cost is $10/child (maximum $20/family) for snacks and supplies. Open to all children, ages 3-10. Contact the Assistant Minister, Amanda, for more details or to register (amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org).

 

Tuesday, July 10          7:00 pm. Twenties and Thirties’ Drinks and Discussion:  Come to the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue) and from there we’ll walk to a local establishment for a Benefit Bar Night.  As always, first drink – be it a Coke or a beer – is on the church.  I encourage you to bring $5 to contribute toward the Carpenter’s Kids.  Proceeds will go towards sponsoring a child in Tanzania, who has been orphaned by HIV/AIDs, for one or more years.  This evening will not have a topic of discussion; bring a friend!  

 

Wednesday, July 11     7:00 pm. “Christmas in July” Crafts Night.  Come make jams and crafts to be sold at the Incarnation Christmas Fair in December!

 

Friday, July 20 -           Incarnation Camp Board meeting.

Saturday, July 21.

 

Sunday, July 22            Brunch (Dutch Treat) following the 11:00 am service at a local restaurant; a send-off for Sandy Webb, who is leaving New York to attend Virginia Seminary.  

 

Be well.

 

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org