May 2014
Mission
Statement
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
anchored in the
love of Christ,
Scripture, Worship and Outreach, offers
shared leadership
and casts a beacon of light to all.
Rector
The Rev. Robert
Dohle
Sr. Warden
Jr. Martinez
Jr Warden
Richard Barnes
Clerk
Liz Cline
Treasurer
Donna Hayes
Vestry Members
Linda Barnes
JoAnn Mayo
Al Mayo
Tina Whitt
Church
Organist
Cindy Watson
Welcome to St. Paul’s
Episcopal Churc h
1307 West 5th Street
Freeport, Texas 77541
Phone/Fax 979-233-3673
email: [email protected]
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but
the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all
men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Many people say they are Christian but do not want to attend church. The New Testament
shows that the normal pattern is for believers to meet together. Paul in several of his epistles
repeatedly exhorts Christians to do different things for "one another” It is difficult for people to
do this for one another if they do not meet with other believers.
The congregation can give us a sense of belonging, of being involved with other people who for
the most part believe like us. It can give us some spiritual safety, so that we are not blown
around by strange ideas. The congregation can give us friendship, fellowship and encouragement. It can teach us things we would never learn on our own. A congregation can help train
our children, help us work together for more effective ministry and give us opportunities to
serve that help us grow in ways we did not expect. In general, the value that we get out of our
congregation is in proportion to the amount of involvement we give to it.
But perhaps the most important reason for each believer to participate in the public worship and
activities of the church is that members need each other. God has given different abilities to different believers, and he wants us to work together "for the common good".
Our time, our abilities, our resources are needed to fulfill the work and mission of the church.
The commitment of mission-focused people is essential in order for the church to effectively
reflect Jesus and his love to the world. Jesus said to pray for laborers. He wants each of us to be
working in someway to build up the church
When we try to be Christian without the church we fail to use our strengths to help the people
the Bible says we should be helping. The church is a mutual-aid society, and we help each
other, knowing that the day may come when we will need to be helped.
Secretary
Marietta
Birdwell
Sunday Worship ,
Holy Eucharist 10 am
Healing Service
First Sunday
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore,
to send out workers into his harvest field."
Matthew 9:38
Adult Sunday School 9am
Christian Formation Salim Zabana
Children’s Sunday School
Elva Jimnez
4th Sunday ~ Pitch-In
Fellowship
5th Sunday ~ Youth
Dedicated
May 2014
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Safeguarding God’s Children
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is giving a Safeguarding God’s Children certification class on May
19th from 6 – 9 pm. It is required that all people who work with or volunteer with children or
youth, as well as those who serve on the Vestry or are involved in lay ministries, take
Safeguarding Training.
Quintana Beach Outing
Seaburn Day House
Sunday May 4th.
Come on out and enjoy the sun, fun,
food and fellowship.
Kickoff day for Dog Days of Summer is Wednesday June 18, beginning at
5:30 pm. We will serve our famous hot dogs! Volunteers are Needed to
help with food, drinks, craft projects and activities.
Please contact Tricia Dohle @ 233-7526.
Everyone is invited. So bring a friend, meet your neighbors,
relax and have a enjoyable evening.
SPECS
The seniors of St Pauls Episcopal Church met on April 8th. Hayah and Salim Zabana brought our
main dish, Shepards Pie and it was delicious. We also had lots of sides and desserts. There were 18
of us enjoying the fellowship and good food. We had two guests, Melody Archie and Bobby
Dohle. Some of our regular attendees were not able to join us.
The door prize winners were JoAnn Mayo and Bill Demain.
We will meet on May 13th at 11:00 AM and eat at 11:30. Linda and M J Ardoin are bringing our
mail dish. Please plan to join us.
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Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Schedule
Greeters
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
Mescal Steele
Linda Barnes
JoAnn Mayo
Mescal Steele
Angel Leavey
Tina Whitt
Linda Barnes
Susie Dohle
Ken Hayes
Kaitlyn Ennis
Kourtney Brooks
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
May 2
May 12
May 13
May 17
May 19
May 23
May 25
May
Anniversaries
Salim and Hayah Zabana
Clay and Sarah Ennis
5-7
5-15
Lay Reader
Chalice Bearer
Ardoin
Cline
Dohle
Demain
Ardoion
Wood
Copus
Demain
Beginning Sunday May 4th after the Gospel reading the
children of St. Paul’s will follow the Shepherds crook
from church service to Sunday School, where they will
hear a children’s sermon, learn and participate in SS activities and children’s church. At the peace the children
will be escorted back to the church service .
Safeguarding God’s Children : Monday May 19th, 6 pm, Parish Hall
Dog Days of Summer : Begins Wednesday June 18, Volunteers Needed to
help with food, drinks, craft projects and activities.
Christmas in July : Sunday July 27th
Episcopal Night with the Astros : Friday, June 13
Camp Allen Retreat : Friday thru Sunday September 19-21
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Easter 2014
Easter 2014
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Camp Allen Retreat
That’s right it’s not until late September but now is the time
to stick it on your 2014 calendar and sign-up [the sheet is
by the coffee pot]. Unlike the federal government we didn’t jack up the fee and it’s still the best value for a restful
but fun weekend amongst the trees going. If after having
signed up, you want to prepay with a few
dirty dollar bills to pay for the food,
please feel free to do so.
Dates for annual retreat are Friday thru
Sunday September 19-21.
Christmas in July
Shelter Wish List
Cleaning supplies (all purpose cleaners/bleach)
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Laundry detergent
Fabric softener sheets
Dish washing liquid
Dishwasher soap
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
Large outdoor trash calns—3
Trash bags (13 gal and 30 gal)
Light bulbs
Disposable gloves
Baby wipes
Diapers (size 5,6)
Umbrella strollers—2
Standard pillows
Twin sheets
Towels (gently used towels welcome!)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Batteries (AA and AAA)
Disinfectant spray
Mosquito spray
Episcopal Night with the Astros
Friday, June 13, 2014, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This year's Episcopal Night with the Astros will take place Friday,
June 13 as the Astros face the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Alternate
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Safeguarding
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Worship
Service / Eucharist and Healing
Service 10 am
Adult SS 9am
Children SS
Quintana Beach
Outing
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Worship
Service and
Holy Eucharist
10 am
Adult SS 9am
Children SS
Evangelism
Meeting
SPECS
11 am
Mother’s Day
18
Worship
Service and
Holy Eucharist
10 am
Adult SS 9am
Children SS
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4th Sunday
Pitch-In
Worship
Service and Holy
Eucharist
10 am
Adult SS 9am
Children SS
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Vestry
Meeting
Safeguarding
God’s Children
6 pm
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