True Companionship
“True Companionship”
Sermon by The Rev. Brad Landry
April 23, 2023
There is so much for us to learn n the road, true companionship starts with listening and risking the truth, and it is irresistibly transformative. Just as Jesus was made known in the breaking of the bread, so may we be known as disciples by our acts of true companionship. Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest; no, let us be your guests and with you dine; at your own table now be manifest in your own sacrament of bread and wine.
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We invite you to complete the Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT) , an online survey that will help our leaders understand the strength, vitality, and trends of our parish. The results will help guide decisions about the future of All Saints. We will be sending an email Monday, March 16 , with a unique link to the survey. Please complete it online and share your experiences and priorities for our church. To ensure accurate results, we ask that you not discuss the survey or your responses with others. If you need a paper copy, please contact the church office and we will provide one along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. All responses are completely anonymous , so please feel free to answer candidly. Your participation and honest feedback are essential. Following the close of the assessment April 8th , we will host three Q&A sessions. Dates will be announced soon. If you have questions, please contact the All Saints Rector Search Committee at rectorsearch@allsaintsbhm.org .
A prayer for our new Rector: Almighty God, who knows our needs even before we ask, grant us peace and a spirit of faith, that we may have the wisdom and courage to meet the days to come with steadfast hope and patience; look graciously upon our beloved All Saints’, and send forth your Holy Spirit to guide the search committee, the vestry, and our parish family to be of one heart and one mind, that we may seek and receive a faithful pastor to care for your people and equip us for our ministries.
Have you learned how to play Mahjong but need a consistent group to keep up your knowledge of the game? Do you like to meet different people at All Saints and gather in fellowship? Well, open to all ages and genders, meet the Mahj Squad, a group that meets 2-3xs a month at All Saints to play Mahjong. We meet next March 29, from 3pm-5pm. If you are interested in joining the Group Me list, text Emily Holm at emilyeholm@gmail.com
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Maybe you have seen a 'Children’s Pew Art' sheet in your pew? These are meant to be a simple way to invite our young friends to draw what they see in church, picture something they hear in the Bible reading, write a letter to God, ask a question, or create a prayer. We share in nurturing their spiritual lives, just as we promise at baptism. They learn by watching and listening. They absorb what is going on around them. So enjoy watching your child draw on them. You can take yours home to reflect on during the week, or let it stay for someone else to find. We truly love discovering these colorful reflections of faith all over the church!