Just a Thought

"To know a primrose is a higher thing than to know all the botany of it -- just as to know Christ is an infinitely higher thing than to know all theology, all that is said about His person, or babbled about His work."

-- George MacDonald*



*from George MacDonald: An Anthology - 365 Readings - edited and with a preface by C.S. Lewis, Harper San Francisco, 2001 edition.

Readings...

For Sunday, June 2, 2013: 2nd After Pentecost

Old Testament Lesson: 1 Kings 18:20-21 and 30-39

Psalm 96

New Testament Lesson:  Galatians 1:1-12

Gospel:  Luke 7:1-10

It's That Time Again!

IT'S YARD SALE TIME!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Set-up: 8 a.m.

Closing: 1 p.m.

Come early for the best selection!

and YES,

THERE WILL BE BAKING!

Rumour has it Joan's Best Pies will be on offer...

and LOTS of other goodies!!

Those making contributions are asked to deliver them to the church on Friday, May 31 in the afternoon. 

And we THANK YOU for your support!

Covenant

cov·e·nant  (kv-nnt)*

n.

1. A binding agreement; a compact. See Synonyms at bargain.

2. Law

a. A formal sealed agreement or contract.

b. A suit to recover damages for violation of such a contract.

3. In the Bible, God's promise to the human race.

v. cov·e·nant·ed, cov·e·nant·ing, cov·e·nants

v.tr.

To promise by or as if by a covenant.

v.intr.

To enter into a covenant.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from present participle of convenir, to agree; see convene.]

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cove·nantal (-nntl) adj.

cove·nantal·ly adv.

*definition courtesy of Free Dictionary.com.

Start your weekend right: join us for Evensong at St. C's this afternoon at 4 p.m. 

Here are the readings we'll be discussing during 'homily' time:

• Jeremiah 31:31-34 - God promises His people a New Covenant;
• Psalm 119: Parts 16, 17, and 18 in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 493-494) - righteousness and commitment;
• 2 Corinthians: 3 - all of it - the ministry and glory of the New Covenant. 

Gals' Night Out!

The Parish's chapter of  ACW (Anglican Church Women) is holding it's traditional dinner-before-the-summer-break on May 27, 6:00 p.m. at Leto's Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Lacombe.  Those who wish to attend should contact Joan Grover.

Evensong

Rev. Lee instituted the service of Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer, almost from the beginning of her time with us here at St. Cyprian's.  It continues now at 4 p.m. on Friday afternoons.  When Lee is away, the writer is often recruited to stand in her stead.

This is a very small, quiet service -- but we'd like to see it grow, and become a bit more lively.  To that end, this year the practice has been to have no homily, but to interact, celebrant and congregation, in a discussion about the weekly readings.

While Rev. Lee is away this month, there will be only two services of Evensong: Fridays May 10 and 24, both at 4 p.m.

So you can get a head's up on the readings and discussion for May 10, here's what's scheduled for that date:

Ehud assassinating Eglon
Ford Maddox Brown, 1908

• Judges 3:12 - end of the chapter -- the story of Ehud, with a brief mention of his successor.  Warning: violence abounds!
• Hebrews 3 - all of it -- a comparison of Jesus with Moses (guess who comes out on top!), and a warning against unbelief.
• Psalms 51 and 52 -- very focused on sin!

Rather grim reading for a spring afternoon, eh?

The good news is that Ascension is Thursday May 9, so perhaps that can help our spirits dwell on things above!

Have a good week and see you Friday!

- Margaret