Word to the Wyes 1/14/21

Written on January 16, 2021

A Collect for the Second Sunday After the Epiphany
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
This Sunday, January 17
8 am in-person service of Holy Communion at St. Luke’s
10 am service of Morning Prayer – Facebook live – Old Wye.
Birthday blessings to Wyatt Allen.
Warmest regards in Christ,
Reverend Charlie

Prayer for the President of the United States and All in Civil Authority

O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State, and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and  of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth  with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
  Kerygma Fellowship
Discovering the Bible, one of the core courses in the Kerygma Study Program continues on Monday, January 18 at 10 am. You are warmly invited in this new year to sample the Kerygma Program in person and online. Contact Rev. Charlie to be included in the link for Zoom. This week – The Teaching of Jesus.
  Altar Guild at Old Wye
The Altar Guild at Wye Parish is seeking persons who would be interested in learning how to help prepare the altar for Sunday services. Members work on a rotating schedule and training is available.   Contact Jackie Saunders
   Just a reminder:
For more information on the 300th Anniversary Celebration you can find A Wyes People’s Journey from 1721 to 2021 on the parish website. Look for the 300th Anniversary tab on the home page under Welcome to Wye Parish.
Haven Ministries - Hope Through Shelter, Clothing & FoodA special thank you to Mary Julie who supplied dinner at the Homeless Shelter on January 9th. I will announce the next dinner opportunity as soon as it is assigned and please contact me if you are interested.   Rick Culotta