November 23, 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: It is a privilege and a blessing to join you during this transitional journey as St. David’s begins the process to search for a new rector. Appropriately, we begin our walk together with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent marks the beginning of a new Church yearContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for Nov. 23, 2021”
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A Devotional: The Advent Wreath
We know that ADVENT means COMING, and we know that Christmas is coming, but the season of Advent reminds us there is more to Christmas preparations than gift lists, frantic shopping, school plays and party schedules, etc. All the December activities make it easy to put off preparing our hearts for the true meaning ofContinue reading “A Devotional: The Advent Wreath”
Briefing for Week of Nov. 28, 2021
Happy New Year! This Sunday marks the beginning of the Christian calendar year. Advent is the first season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas, Dec. 24. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparationContinue reading “Briefing for Week of Nov. 28, 2021”
Order Now: St. James’ Cheese Balls
Fr. David is taking orders for St. James’ cheese balls. They are being made THIS WEEK! Cost is $5 each. Please make checks out to St. James Episcopal Church and mail your payment to Fr. David Pike, 2401 Anchor Court, Holt, MI 48842. Orders will be taken through Dec. 5, with delivery shortly afterwards. OrdersContinue reading “Order Now: St. James’ Cheese Balls”
Historical Reflection: Stir-Up Sunday
STIR up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Lesson: Jeremiah 23:5Gospel: St. John 6:5 Personal Morning Prayer Devotional for “Stir-Up Sunday”: https://bit.ly/3HQeuNc Stir-Up Sunday Background Stir-Up Sunday is anContinue reading “Historical Reflection: Stir-Up Sunday”
Letter from Rev. Carol for Nov. 13, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: This coming Sunday will be my last as the Assisting Priest of St. David’s. I will not be here on the 20th because I will be in Indiana at my granddaughter’s wedding. On the 29th The Rev. David Blank will be here, and we will have the opportunity toContinue reading “Letter from Rev. Carol for Nov. 13, 2021”