We all slow down a bit for the summer: time at the Shore, time at cottages. (This is just before the August "rev up for school" season hits.)
First sign of "rev up:" Nicole Dilkes will have gift cards available for our use in buying school and fall needs. Please remember that St. Agnes' receives a percentage of your card purchases, so this is a way to support our mission and ministry without it costing you anything.
Coming up in August: our Vacation Bible School, which we do with the Methodist and Reformed churches in Little Falls, will be August 15-19, 6-8 PM, at the Methodist Church this year, for children from pre-school through elementary. Older youth are helping as Assistant Staff. Thanks to a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, there is no fee for the VBS this year. Call the Church Office, 973-256-5020 for more information on how to register your children.
Another sign: helping others for "rev up" -- we are collecting school supplies and backpacks for the children at St. Peter's Haven, this week and next.
This week:
Tuesday, 1:00 PM Needlecrafters meet in the library.
7:00 PM Communications Committee meets in the library.
Wednesday, 7:30 PM Taize Service with Healing Prayer in the church.*
Sunday, 10:00 AM Children's Chapel and Family Eucharist, followed by
Coffee Hour
* What's a Taize Service? A simple, reflective service of chants, prayers, scripture, and silence, drawn from the ecumenical religious community founded at Taize, in France. It takes about 30 minutes, and will bring your day to a peaceful, grounded close.
If you're looking for ways to be more grounded in God, consider coming for the presentation, "Spiritual Practices: The Prequel", to be held at St. Agnes' on Wednesday, August 17, from 6-8 PM. See the Diocesan Web Page, or call the Church Office for information on how to register.
Peace,
SFP+
