St. Aidan's Episcopal Church

St. Aidan's News

8/17/2019

8/18/19

St. Aidan's Weekly Newsletter

The mission of St. Aidan's is to make disciples by proclaiming Christ as Lord and making a difference in our community.

Sunday Worship at St. Aidan's ...

9 am: Adult Forum

10 am: Worship; Children's Chapel and Nursery

You Are Welcome At Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church!

We are a loving community of followers of Jesus who worship joyfully in the Episcopal tradition, each other in prayer and fellowship, and serve the community through our outreach ministries. Please stay after worship so we can say hello. Whether it is through participating in the worship on Sunday morning, or through serving as the hands and feet of Jesus to the world by our outreach ministries, we know that you’ll find a home here at St Aidan’s!!!

Let Me Sing For My Beloved!

Our readings for Sunday, August 18, are: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56

Canticle 16: the Song Of Zechariah; Canticle 18: A Song To The Lamb

Click Here to view the August 18 Lectionary Readings.

“Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!” Luke 12:51

This statement of Jesus should hardly be surprising. His message of total commitment to God’s realm, self-denial and justice for all was then and continues to be a radical call.

Followers of Jesus should not be surprised that their actions are often not welcomed by the powerful of this world. We must always remember to walk by faith through difficult times.

Adult Forum: Agape - It Is Just Love

John 13:32-33 - "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end."

For more Adult Forum information, click here.

To View the Updated ROTA, w/Sept. 1st,

as of August 14, 2019 , please click here.

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, August 18, 2019

Morning Prayer and Preaching: Deacon John Bullock

Acolytes: Mercedes J. Gia S.

Lectionary 1: Katie Salvagni

Lectionary 2: Carolyn Sturgeon

Ushers: Rich Salvagni, David Kahn

Counters: Don Seifert, Don Hutchinson

Altar Guild: Carrie Wilson

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Mark and Norma Sappenfield

Remember: If you are unable to be at church on the Sunday you are assigned, please find a replacement - switch Sundays with someone.

Thank you,

Sharon Seidel

Church Secretary

Pastoral Concerns: In cases of pastoral emergencies, please contact Senior Warden Julie Wojtas at 630 865-3931. If she is not available, please contact Vestry Member Jane Bush at 913 226-3565.

Prayer Requests: Please email any prayer requests and other special prayer matters to Karon Wintrode and she will post them on Unison. kwintrode22@comcast.net

Reminder: Daughters of the King - Saturday August 17 at 10 am

The next Daughters of the King meeting will be Saturday, August 17 at 10 am.

The Ladies' Book Club meets on August 18 at 5 pm

August 18

"Holy Envy" by Barbara Brown Taylor

For more information contact Kayte Salvagni

574-8499-276

Johnson County Food Ministry - Center of Grace - August 22

Please pitch in and help serve the Community Meal at the Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe,on Thursday, July 25. Cooks at 1 pm, servers at 5 pm, and clean-up crew at 6 pm. And be sure to bring those desserts to the church by noon on Thursday!!

Questions? See Barbara Belt

913 515-9001 and bbeltjhawk@gmail.com

Stewardship Committee Meeting - August 22

There is a stewardship Committee Meeting on Thursday, August 22, at 7 pm.

Vacation Bible School - Saturday, August 24

St. Aidan's Vacation Bible School is on Saturday, August 24, from 9 am to 3 pm. Come to St. Aidan’s for a day of activities, games, and education used at this year’s MEGA Camp!

Click here for more St. Aidan's Youth Schedule and Information.

St. Aidan's Day Celebration Potluck - August 25

There will be a potluck after worship on Sunday, August 25, in celebration of St. Aidan of Lindisfarne Priory, our patron saint.

NEW PARISH DIRECTORY! - Email Photos by August 31!

Extended Again...

We are in the process of putting together a new picture Parish Directory, and this time you get to choose the photograph of yourself that you would like included in the directory.

Please email those photos to the church at staidansolathe@sbcglobal.net by Saturday, August 31.

Annual Underwear Drive for Olathe Schools-A Huge Success!

We collected over 800 pair of underwear. I also was able to purchase some products for the high school girls. Thanks to everyone who donated to, or worked on, this worthwhile event. Kathy Mencer

Toiletry Items for Homeless Shelters

Know how good a cool shower feels on a warm day? Share that feeling with the homeless in our midst. Please bring personal-size toiletry items and put them in the basket in the entryway. Blessings.

Unison

Check out the new improved parish email system accessible through our website – www.staidansolathe.org! See Julie Wojtas (630 865-3931) for information about accessing this friendly parish email group.