Verse of the Day

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2, ESV)

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Volunteers Needed for Meals for Parishioners

Are you available to make an occasional meal for a parishioner who is temporarily in need of some assistance due to illness or injury? If so, please contact Su (876-3533 or Rhinebeck.Episcopal@gmail.com) and she will put your name and phone number on the list. If and when a parishioner needs a meal, Mary Reese will [...]

Morning Prayer and Healing Service

The Friday Morning Prayer and Healing Service will resume in September.

Fall Flea Market

[ September 12, 2009; ] There will be a Flea Market sponsored by the ECW at Messiah on Sat. Sept. 12. A limited number of indoor spaces are available at $25 per 10X10 space; outdoor spaces are $20. The church will not have a booth so donations of items to sell are not being accepted. If you are interested in [...]

Are you Interested…

…in attending a Candle Party? A friend of Messiah has offered to hold a Candle Party (like a Tupperware party) with all profits going to the church. The date has yet to be decided as we are trying to ascertain if there is enough interest. If this is an event you might be interested in [...]

Parents Night Out

[ August 26, 2009; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Need an evening out? Well, if you do, bring your children to Donegan Hall this Wednesday, Aug. 26th. Adults will be available between 5:30 and 8:30 pm to engage children in line dancing, an art project, and the showing of a movie. Children should bring a pillow, blanket, and supper in a lunch box/bag. Please [...]

Sunday School

[ September 13, 2009; 11:00 am; ] Sunday school registration will be held after each service on Sunday, September 13th. Classes will begin Sunday, September 20th. Volunteers as teachers or teachers’ aides are needed. If you are available to help on a regular or an occasional basis, please speak with Tammy DelGiudice.

MAD DASH

[ August 24, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] There will be a meeting of the MAD DASH Committee on Monday,  Aug. 24 at 7:00 pm in Donegan Hall.

It’s time for you to save your gallon water bottles (with caps please) and bring them to the parish hall so we’ll have them for the MAD DASH.

If you can bake the famous Messiah Brownies for [...]

Readings for August 23, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-25
PSALM 34 v. 15-22
Ephesians 5: 21-33
John 6: 60-69
Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

Readings for August 16, 2009, the 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 9: 1-6
PSALM 34 v. 9-14
Ephesians 5: 15-20
John 6: 53-59
Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

Do you have…

A few weeks ago some of the office furnishings were made available to anyone who wanted them since we have purchased new office furniture. Several items that were meant to stay in the office were taken in error. If you have these items, please call Su and let her know and then please return them [...]

Flowers for the Altar

If you would like to donate flowers for the Altar please contact the office (876-3533). Flowers may be donated in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for someone or something. The suggested donation is $30.00. Most Sundays are available.

Attention Gardeners!

As you harvest the fruits of your labors this summer, if you discover you have more than you can use, please consider donating that produce to our food pantry this summer.

MAD DASH

• It’s time for you to save your gallon water bottles (with caps please) and bring them to the parish hall so we’ll have them for the MAD DASH.
• If you can bake the famous Messiah Brownies for race day, please let Joanne Clark know.
• The annual “stuffing party” to prepare for the race will be held at [...]

Morning Prayer and Healing Service–summer break

The Friday Morning Prayer and Healing Service will resume in September.

Sunday Forum

Thank you Joanne Brunson for leading the forum last Sunday and educating us on the finer points of our stained glass windows!

MAD DASH

•    It’s time for you to save your gallon water bottles (with caps please) and bring them to the parish hall so we’ll have them for the MAD DASH.
•    If you can bake the famous Messiah Brownies for race day, please let Joanne Clark know.

Readings for August 9, the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Deuteronomy 8: 1-10
Psalm 34 v. 1-8
Ephesians 4: 25—5: 2
John 6: 37-51
Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

Readings for August 2, the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15
Psalm 78 v. 14-20, 23-25
Ephesians 4: 17-25
John 6: 24-35
Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

Morning Prayer and Healing Service

[ July 31, 2009; 9:00 am; August 7, 2009; 9:00 am; ] Tyler Chapel 9:00 am

Al-Anon Meeting

[ August 6, 2009; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 13, 2009; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 20, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Donegan Hall 8:00-9:00 pm

AA Meeting

[ August 6, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 13, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 20, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Donegan Hall, 7-8 p.m.

ESL Classes

[ August 4, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 5, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 11, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 12, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 18, 2009; 7:00 pm; August 19, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Parish Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday

Office Closed

[ August 3, 2009; August 9, 2009; ] The office will be closed from the August 3 to August 10, when it will reopen at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Forum

[ August 2, 2009; 9:00 am; ] Which of our stained glass windows is the oldest? Come to the forum between services next Sunday, August 2nd and find out!

Sunday Forum

[ August 2, 2009; 9:00 am; ] “The Conversion of St. Paul” stained-glass window—What part of the Bible is this from? Come to the forum on Sunday, Aug 2 between services to verify your answer.