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LENT 2017 @ ST. GEORGE’SLENT 2017 @ ST. GEORGE’SLENT 2017 @ ST. GEORGE’SLENT 2017 @ ST. GEORGE’S

First Sunday of Lent, March 5th

The Great Litany at all services, in sung procession at the 10:30 service.

This Litany is the very first authorized liturgy in English and was published for use in

the Church of England in 1544 by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer.

Sundays in Lent

All services will be led using the Book of Common Prayer from 1552

Returning to our Reforma/onal roots in celebra/on of its 500th

anniversary

Wednesdays in Lent

Star�ng March 8th Sta/ons of the Cross at 11:30am in the Church

Holy Week

Palm Sunday, April 9th – services resume regular 1979 BCP liturgies

Liturgy of the Palms at all services, in the Memorial Garden at 10:30 (weather

permi6ng)

Monday, April 10th – 5:30 pm, Sta/ons of the Cross led by our Youth

Maundy Thursday, April 13th – Service at 7:00pm

Good Friday, April 14th – Noon Sta/ons of the Cross, 7:00pm Good Friday service

Hoy Saturday, April 15th – No services

Easter – 8:00am Festal Eucharist (no incense), 10:30am Festal Eucharist (w/ incense),

no 5:00pm service

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Exodus: The Gospel before the GospelExodus: The Gospel before the GospelExodus: The Gospel before the GospelExodus: The Gospel before the Gospel By The Rev. Dr. Cal LaneBy The Rev. Dr. Cal LaneBy The Rev. Dr. Cal LaneBy The Rev. Dr. Cal Lane

We use the word “Gospel” a lot in the church – but

what does that word really mean? There are actually

quite a few threads that come together in that word in

a rather majestic way. First, the actual word is an old

English word, god-spell, meaning “good news.” That

is how the word in the Greek New Testament,

“evangelion” has been translated. But there is more

to this word; it doesn’t simply mean welcome

information. In the first century, when the New

Testament was written, the word “evangelion” was

used by the brutal emperors of Rome as the title for

their public proclamations. And remember, those

Caesars claimed to be kings and gods. So when

Mark, for example, begins his story with the phrase

“here begins the “evangelion” (gospel, good news) of

Jesus” he is signaling that Jesus is true king and true

God – and not Caesar.

But there is more still to the word “Gospel.” It is not

simply that Jesus is the true king and true God (as

important as that is). Gospel also points out what that

true King and true God does! The true King and true

God rescues his people from slavery, from bondage,

from the heavy chains of sin and death that separate

them from the fullness of life as it was in God’s good

creation. And to be completely clear, this is a

situation they cannot escape. God’s people cannot

save themselves, so God came into this world

himself, bled and died to rescue his people, to show

mercy to those captive to sin and death, destroy those

powers that burden his people, and bring them to

himself.

So what does that have to do with the book of

Exodus? First, the persistent theme in Exodus of

“acknowledgement.” This word in Exodus doesn’t

simply mean, do you know a fact or bit of

information, but rather do you “recognize” or

“acknowledge” authority. Over and over again,

Pharaoh – who claims to be king and god just like the

Caesars would later – refuses to recognize the God of

Israel. And God in turn refuses to recognize the

authority of Pharaoh, his magicians, or the gods of

Egypt. As the story plays out, God demonstrates for

everyone (Israel included!) who has real authority.

So in the first instance, Exodus is a proclamation of

who is true king and true God. This is a gospel

proclamation, an evangelion.

Secondly, what does the true king and true God do?

He rescues his people from bondage, from slavery,

from a pitiful, dark captivity. He breaks the

constraints that hold them in Egypt, and to be clear

this is a situation the people Israel cannot escape on

their own. They are not strong enough, wise enough,

crafty enough. No. They need God to hear their

cries and come down to save. They cry out for his

mercy and God, who keeps his promises, rescues

them from their dire straights. But there is more still!

God destroys the wicked powers: Pharaoh and his

war horses are drowned!

Can you see how central the story of Exodus is for

Christians? Can you see this story as the Gospel

before the Gospel?

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Two suggested schedules for reading Exodus

Schedule for Exodus itself (if you don't plan to read Goldingay)

Feb 5 Ex 1:1-4

Feb 12 Ex 1:15- 3:10

Feb 19 Ex 3:11-4:31

Feb 26 Ex 5:1-8:7

March 5 Ex 8:8-9:21

March 12 Ex 9:22-11:10

March 19 Ex 12:1-14:31

March 26 Ex 15:1-17:7

April 2 Ex 17:8-20:21

April 9 PALM SUNDAY no reading (maybe read Exodus 12 again, Passover)

April 16 EASTER SUNDAY no reading (maybe read Exodus 15 again, Song of Moses)

April 23 Ex 20:1-23:19 *Dr. Don Collett with us!

April 30 Ex 23:20-27:21

May 7 Ex 25:1-26:30

May 14 Ex 28:1- 31:18

May 21 Ex 32:1-33:23

May 28 Ex 34:1-40:38

Suggested Schedule for reading Goldingay's Exodus for Everyone

Feb 5 p1-8

Feb 12 p8-17

Feb 19 p17-27

Feb 26 p27--37

March 5 p37-44

March 12 p44-53

March 19 p53-64

March 26 p64--71

April2 p71-82

April 9 PALM SUNDAY – no reading; perhaps re-read Exodus

12 (Passover)

April 16 EASTER SUNDAY – no reading; perhaps re-read Exo-

dus 15 (Song of Moses)

April 23 p78-89 *Dr. Don Collet with us!

April 30 p89-102

May 7 p95-99

May 14 p102-112

May 21 p112-123

May 28 p123-129

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Mark Your CalendarMark Your CalendarMark Your CalendarMark Your Calendar

Dr. Don CollettDr. Don CollettDr. Don CollettDr. Don Collett

Guest scholarGuest scholarGuest scholarGuest scholar

Sunday, April 23Sunday, April 23Sunday, April 23Sunday, April 23

For Exodus for EveryoneFor Exodus for EveryoneFor Exodus for EveryoneFor Exodus for Everyone Dr. Collett will be preaching at the 8:00 and 10:30am services. He will also be teaching at 9:30am in the Parish Hall on the key Biblical themes of Exodus, with a focus on the signifi-cance of the Tabernacle. All are invited to attend. High School and Middle School Bible studies will be attending as well.

PARISH ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION RESULTS:

Congratulations to Parish leaders elected at last Sunday’s Annual Meeting.

Senior Warden...Bryan Daly

Junior Warden...Chris Rondeau

3 year Vestry terms...Remi Adesanya, Susan Ayres, Diane Gentner, Wayne

Wolfe

1 year Vestry terms...Jenny Bronder, Steve Holloman

Youth Representative (1 year term)...Laura Gaines

Diocesan Convention Alternate Lay Delegates...Lisa Sweeney, Joyce Young

THANK YOU TO OUTGOING VESTRY MEMBERS: Anoopa Hodges, Dan Powers,

Jen Stephens, Garth Williams and to Ryan Buckingham who has relocated. We

were saddened by the passing of Vestry Member Ellen Kay this past year. Thank

you to outgoing Diocesan Convention Delegate, Marian Rodgers.

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Did You Know…Did You Know…Did You Know…Did You Know… by Deacon William Sangrey …St. George’s will be holding a Pastoral Care Ministry Fair during Coffee Hour on March 26

in the Undercroft? This event will highlight the some of the ways that the members of the

parish provide emotional and spiritual support for one and other. Pastoral care is a vital

component of a healthy parish life. Pastoral care is one of the ways St. George’s takes care

of itself. And it is not a ministry limited to the clergy, on the contrary, it is all inclusive.

Through our Baptismal Covenant, each of us is called to

“seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as

[ourselves].” We can live out this promise by becoming

involved in of the ministries that will be highlighted at the

Fair. Each pastoral ministry group provides an opportunity

to be a comforting presence to those in need through

prayers and actions. These ministries enrich the entire

community.

What is Parish Health Ministries? Did you ever wonder who is responsible for the prayer

shawls that are blessed at a worship service? Or perhaps you are interested in finding out

more about the dedicated people who pray with us in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit on

Sundays? Who are Eucharistic Visitors and what do you need to do to have one visit you or

a friend who is laid up and unable to attend services? Where do the altar flowers go after

services? Who provides the food at funerals to support the bereaved? What if I just need

someone to talk to when times are tough? The answers to these questions, and many

more, can be found in the various ministries of pastoral care.

Pastoral Care is a two-way street. If you are looking for support, come find out what is

available; if you have a desire to give of yourself, come and get involved. You are invited to

join us at this gathering as we lift up the talents and blessings of those in our parish family

who Love and Serve the Lord through the Pastoral Care Ministries.

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Family MinistriesFamily MinistriesFamily MinistriesFamily Ministries Confirmation Preparation for Youth and Adults has begun! Kick-Off & Info Session at 2nd Sunday Potluck Supper, March 12, 6 p.m.

If you would like to be confirmed this fall, please speak with a member of the clergy about our new confirmation program, register, and get a workbook. We’re approaching confirmation in an innovative way this year – instead of a class, confirmands (both youth and adults) accomplish a sight-seeing and volunteering list which gives them a deeper awareness of how this parish actually works. In short, there are no house elves! This is a self-paced program for both youth and adults which simply needs to be completed by November – but folks really should start now. The bishop will be here on November 19 for confirmation so we are leaving registration for confirmation open through May.

Children’s Ministry Mark your calendars now for Vacation Bible School:

July 10-14 (online registration opens in May)

March 19 -- Third Sunday Lunch is

our Annual Chili Cook-Off! Bring your

best chili down to the Undercroft prior to

the 10:30 service and enter the competi-

tion! This was a great fellowship event

last year and we look forward to enjoying

great recipes again this year. Talk with

Mark Seeley for more info,

mclpcrles4@gmail.com

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March 5 - Competitive Shopping (time & location tba; Pam Pinchot and Becky Grushon)

March 12 - Youth offering leadership at 5 p.m. service. Please arrive at 3:30 p.m. to learn about how to lead, etc. (Deacon William Sangrey) Please Note: 2nd Sunday Potluck Supper follows the 5 p.m. service and this supper will have info about confirmation (mandatory for folks hoping to be confirmed in November)

March 19 - DPO Youth Orchestra 3 p.m. (need to arrive 2:45 p.m.) Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverside Ave (Bill Ayres) Note: 3rd Sun Lunch is that day too

March 26 - Blue Star Mothers Bingo; heading out together after 10:30 a.m. service to help with their bingo game and lunch (Wendy Thornewill and Pam Pinchot)

April 2 - Youth & Parent Meeting, 3-5 p.m.: Calendaring the Fall / Mission Trip Prep; *Required of all youth going on mission trip (Rob Johnson / ALL Parents) MISSION TRIP DEPOSIT of $50 DUE ON APRIL 2 -- checks made out to St. George's Episcopal Church; checks may be given to Jen Stephens. Youth Mission Trip: June 11-16 We’re heading to Champagne County again to serve with Habitat. We will be staying at Wittenberg University and our build site will be in St. Paris. $50 Deposit is due on April 2; checks may be made to St. George’s Episcopal Church and given to Jen Stephens

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