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From Cathy, our Rector

Dear Beloved in Christ,
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September 29, 2024
The 19th Sunday after Pentecost
“Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his rewards. Mark 9:41
We as Christian Stewards are made in God’s image and likeness. We tend to forget this. When you look at others, do you see the face of Jesus in them? When others look at you, do they see the face of Jesus in you? When we realize that all lives matter to God, then gratitude and generosity become easier. Why? Because that’s the way we are made! We are one Body of Christ, when one of us is hurting, all of us feel the pain.
What does stewardship mean to you? For me, it means “all that God has placed in our care – time, talent, and treasure.” Stewardship is grounded in our gratitude to God. Our stewardship theme this year is “Living a Legacy of Love.” Love. The core of stewardship is love.

St. Barnabas celebrated its 150th Anniversary this past summer with a Heritage Concert. Through history and song, we honored the past while embracing the future in an evening that highlighted our legacy of love. We continue this legacy into the next 150 years. I am grateful for the dedication, devotion, love and service given by this congregation in support of our parish and to the glory of God. As Hester Philips mentioned, we celebrate all the joys as well as the struggles that have been birthed in these 150 years. We are grateful for God’s continued protection, love and blessing as we move into our future.

October is Stewardship Month at St. Barnabas. On the first three Sundays, vestry members will offer a testimonial and share what St. Barnabas means to them. The schedule is as follows.

October 6: Bob Staton

October 13: Pat McArdle

October 20: Budd Kass

On October 27, pledges will be placed into the offering plates and blessed. Pledge cards will be available Sunday, September 22nd for you to pick before or after the service.

As the old adage reminds, “God is good, all the time. And all the time, God is good.” Let our actions along with our stewardship commitments reflect our gratitude to God’s consistent goodness throughout the year, so that our legacy of love at St. Barnabas reaches far into the future.

Yours in Christ,

Cathy+ and St. Barnabas Vestry

Blessing of the Animals

Join us Sunday, October 6th at 9:30 a.m. for the Feast of St. Francis and Blessings of the Animals. Bring your pet to the service for a special blessing.