SPLC News Blitz in this issue >>> Friday, June 18, 2021 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday, June 20, 2021 10 am In-Person Worship Virtual (Live Stream) Worship Sermon Topic: “A Portrait of a Blessed Father” Sermon Text: Psalm 1 Old Testament Reading: Job 38:1–11 (God puts creature Job in his place.) Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 (No matter the circumstances, now is the day of salvation.) Holy Gospel: Mark 4:35–41 (Jesus amazes the disciples by stilling the storm.) Greetings family and friends of SPLC! Though much is made of the smallness of the mustard seed, the focus of Jesus is on outcome—the plant that becomes large enough to give nest and shade to all the birds of the air. The kingdom of God seems small and even irrelevant in the face of large problems, challenges, and problems of this mortal life, and yet it is the kingdom of God that is great. God gives to us the forgiveness that makes a clear conscience, the life that is stronger than death, and the joy that is greater than every joy this world can deliver. In this way, the small seed makes for a great plant, large enough for us to find refuge and a home in its shade. How the kingdom of God grows may seem part of the mystery, but we know that it is a seed planted in the good soil and fed and nourished by God’s grace to the day when the harvest delivers us into His presence forevermore. Saint Paul Lutheran Church 2730 West Edgewood Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32209 765-4219/Church www.splcjax.org Rev. Frank T. Marshall, Sr. Vacancy Pastor • Sunday’s Bible Reading • Sick and Shut Ins • Announcements and Events • June Birthdays
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SPLC News Blitz in this issue >>>
Friday, June 18, 2021
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Sunday, June 20, 2021
10 am
In-Person Worship
Virtual (Live Stream) Worship
Sermon Topic: “A Portrait of a Blessed Father”
Sermon Text: Psalm 1
Old Testament Reading: Job 38:1–11 (God puts creature Job in his place.)
Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 (No matter the circumstances, now is the day of salvation.)
Holy Gospel: Mark 4:35–41 (Jesus amazes the disciples by stilling the storm.)
Greetings family and friends of SPLC! Though much is made of the smallness of the mustard seed, the
focus of Jesus is on outcome—the plant that becomes large enough to give nest and shade to all the birds of the
air. The kingdom of God seems small and even irrelevant in the face of large problems, challenges, and problems
of this mortal life, and yet it is the kingdom of God that is great. God gives to us the forgiveness that makes a
clear conscience, the life that is stronger than death, and the joy that is greater than every joy this world can
deliver. In this way, the small seed makes for a great plant, large enough for us to find refuge and a home in its
shade. How the kingdom of God grows may seem part of the mystery, but we know that it is a seed planted in the
good soil and fed and nourished by God’s grace to the day when the harvest delivers us into His presence
We have returned to in person worship at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that Jacksonville vaccinated
numbers are high. We will continue to follow the CDC recommendations (temperature
checks, mask wearing, and social distancing). There is ample space at St. Paul
Lutheran Church (300 seating capacity) which allows for you to worship and maintain
social distancing, but please know if you are still in a place where you don't feel quite ready to return; we do
understand. Having you worship in person with us will make our service so much better and help us get back to
where we were before COVID-19.
Be Blessed,
Rev. Frank Marshall, Sr.
Vacancy Pastor
Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Frank Marshall, Sr., Pastor Emeritus will lead the worship service. We have returned to indoor in-person worship. Registration is no longer required. We are however continuing to require face mask, temperature check and six feet distancing.
Church family, we’re regrettably missing far too many of you at Sunday morning “in person” worship service. And, to be honest, we’re baffled as to why? Why the hesitation? Surely everyone is not on lockdown – no longer going out into the world to attend to life matters. Has our greatest fear come to fruition – that members of our SPLC family have gotten comfortable being away from in-person worship – that they are relying on virtual or live stream worship services intended for temporary use during the pandemic?
Worship and Stewardship Ministry Activities Martha Hemphill, Director
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Father’s Day
Sunday Morning Worship June 20, 2021 - 10:00 a.m.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
It is our prayer that very soon we will all “gather in the sanctuary to offer our worship and praise as we sing glory, hallelujah to the Lord who shall forever reign.” While you may be watching our worship service on YouTube, realize that there is a difference between that and in person worship – especially the way it makes you feel. Part of “being the body of Christ” is being together. So, plan to be at worship this Sunday remembering that we are the church – not the physical structure – but we, the people of God.
Greetings Faith Based Partners,
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to
raise awareness about health care for men and focus on
encouraging boys, men and their families to practice and
implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and
eating healthy. We invite you to join us in promoting
messages: “The Five Plays for Men’s Health”, that remind men and boys that they can improve their
health by seeking medical advice and taking other important steps, such as making healthy food
choices, staying active, quitting smoking, getting regular checkups and taking care of their mental
health. Each week will be a tip. Save the date and mark your calendars for a virtual Men’s Health
Summit, Tuesday June 29th @ 6:30pm. More details will be forth coming.
As You Prepare to Return to Worship… May you feel content with the knowledge that you are loved and treasured by God and your brothers and sisters in Christ. May you feel relaxed and at peace knowing that the Lord is aware of your every need and He has promised to meet them. May you feel a sense of gratitude as you remember your blessings and may you find comfort knowing that someone is praying for you today. May the Lord’s blessing be upon you today and every day! Amen.
Health Ministry……
Christian Education Celebrating our Children Sunday June 20, 2021 during morning worship. Robert H. Schuller once said, “Today’s
accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” The Education Ministry is requesting all youth to submit their report cards and
accomplishments, to be recognized on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Please submit information to [email protected].
Congratulations to a great and challenging school term. Sylvia Hagans