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Friday, June 5, 2020

THE HOLY TRINITY

Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 11:00am

Virtual Worship

Sermon Topic: “A Great Commission People”

Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you;

and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.”

Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV

This Sunday, June 7th the Christian Church, the Body of Christ throughout the world will celebrate “Holy Trinity

Sunday.” This special celebration allows us to focus on the Lord as our Triune God, who exist as Father (our

creator), Son (our redeemer) and the Holy Spirit (our sanctifier). In our text, known as the “Great Commission”

Jesus gives us the church, our marching orders to be about the business of “making disciples of all nations.”

Join us this Sunday, as we kick-off a two part sermon that considers Jesus spiritual mandate to all Christians…to

be actively engaged in raising up new servants who can make a difference in the church and community. Note,

this God throughout history has called and commissioned His sons and daughters to be in partnership with him to

bring about the needed or necessary change, transformation or renewal in every generation. Come learn how

God seeks to equip us as “a great commission people” for 2020 and beyond.

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 1:1–2:4a (The beginning)

Second Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22–36 (Jesus, both Lord and Messiah)

Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:16–20 (The Great Commission)

Greetings members and friends of St. Paul! Our world and our nation continue to be impacted by the Coronavirus. In the U.S.A. we recently crossed over the 100,000 number of people who have died from COVID-19. If that were not enough the murder of Mr. George Floyd, in Minneapolis, MN reignited the flames of protest – that cry out to our leaders at all levels (local, state and national) that it is time for our democracy to constructively address the historic ills of this nation that has caused so much hurt and pain for people of color that go all the way back to how Native Americans were treated when the Europeans arrived. As the people of God, what should our reaction or faith posture be at this time? We should speak-up and make sure that our voice is heard – letting others know that we stand with those who seek to make our nation a just place for all people. Secondly, it is critical that we actively vote our conscience in every election to elect people who value diversity and equality for all. Lastly, we have to allow our faith to guide us in our conversations and actions – knowing that God desires that love, forgiveness and compassion be at the forefront of all that we do. May the God of all grace see us through to be a better people and a better nation.

Saint Paul Lutheran Church

2730 West Edgewood Avenue

Jacksonville, Florida 32209

765-4219/Church 419-3853/Mobile

www.splcjax.org

Rev. James Wiggins, Jr., Pastor

Bereaved:Mrs. Marsharine Calhoun and family (Sister, Yolanda “Gail” Chatfield - 6/3), Mr. Arnold Durham and family (Sister, Linda Allen – service 6/2) Upcoming Surgery: Mrs. Naomi Mungin (Knee Surgery on 6/9) Hospitalized: Ms. LeTonia Solomon (St. Vincent - Riverside) Convalescing: Ms. Dora Williams. Health Concerns: Chantel Williams, Mr. Ernest “Calvin” Alston, Ms. Lorraine Williams, Mr. Rashaad Tillman, Mrs. Alice Patricia Washington, Mrs. Viola Hartsfield, Ms. Ruby Williams, Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, Elder Simon Moorer, Jr., Ms. Serena Washington. Shut Ins/Limited Mobility: Mrs. Bettye White (health), Mrs. Ada Houston (health), Ms. Vivian Walker, Ms. Stephanie Mosley. Nursing Home Care: Mr. Herbert Morton (Summerbrook). Pray for Family and Friends of Our Congregation: Mrs. Sharon Chatman’s sister, Sarita Grace (health) and her cousin, Susan Tillman (health), Mr. Dorsey Hutchinson’s brother, Theodore Williams (health – Ft. Lauderdale,FL), Mrs. Veliria Shuford’s brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Felton and Lillie Bivins (health- Montgomery. AL), Mrs. Chrystal Presley’s Godmother, Mae Jones (hospitalized – heart condition), Ms. Dorothy Wilson’s granddaughter Daryne Jenkins – returned to USA, Sylvia Hagans family member, Mr. Jerry Hagans (health), Mr. and Mrs. Larenza Mungin’s daughter, Ms. Angela Mungin (health), Mrs. Rebecca Marshall sister, Mrs. Minnie Graves Mitchell (health – nursing home), Mrs. Cynthia Gibson’s niece, Torrie Derrick and family (Japan), Elder Simon Moorer’s sister Vertrese Cornelius (health), Mrs. Betty Williams’ grandson (health), Deaconess Doretha Brown’s daughter Mrs. Sarita Brooks (health), Ms. Patricia Cherry’s aunt Ms. Marion Walker, Mrs. Marsharine Calhoun’s sister Ms. Anna Durham (health), Mrs. Doris Thornton’s sister Mrs. Edwina Harris (illness), Ms. Titus Davis and Mrs. Martha Hemphill’s friend Mrs. Priscilla Williamson (illness), Mrs. Chrystal Presley’s friends Ms. Sylvia Mosley Hughes (Atlanta, GA) and Ms. Sylvia Mitchell.

Let us pray for all Coronavirus victims and their families.

2 – Walter Hemphill II, 3 – Lance Kuester, 7 – Kyla Woulard, 15- Jerome Crawford,

16 – Moses Bronson, 19 – Ruby Williams, 22 – Arielle Bryant, 28 – Nathaniel Williams,

28 – Cameron Wilson

Blessings on your birthday!!

Congratulations to Grandfather, Elder Michael Shuford, Great-Grandmother, Mrs. Veliria Shuford, Aunt, Mariah Shuford and Parents, Mr. Gassie and Mrs. Christan Orr on the arrival of their new daughter grand daughter and niece, Averi Chanelle Orr 6 lbs 7 oz born on May 24, 2020.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 9:00am for our 2nd Zoom congregation meeting. During this meeting you will receive reports about microbial remediation (in some of our older Sunday School rooms), tentative plans for when we might re-open our doors and the 64th church anniversary updated plans for celebration. Below you will find the Zoom invite information so that you may join us online or by phone. St. Paul Lutheran is inviting you to a

scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SPLC Congregation Meeting Time: Jun 6, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Click on the Link below to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81951407648?pwd=TXNtOTBuaUtLeWVNSjRIUVU3cFdQQT09

Meeting ID: 819 5140 7648 Password: 419164

Phone dial by – using any phone number below +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 819 5140 7648 Password: 419164

Of all the blessings God sends from above, the one

most precious is a new baby to love!

The reopening committee has been working hard on the

proper procedure and necessary approaches to reestablishing

SPLC’s members back in our facility. We’ve decided to break

things down into phases based on necessity for access as well

as the ministries/events needed to be conducted on the

grounds. Also, keeping the congregation informed that we are

on top of the HVAC system and assurance that the filters are

being changed per schedule. At this time, we do not have a

specific date of reopening the church. However, we can tell you that we are working

towards mid to late August or early September as of right now. This time frame is

based on all the details needed as a result of Covid-19, facility cleanliness and the

safety of our members while on the grounds.

Mid-Week Bible Study –

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Making Our Godly Calling and Election Sure

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and

you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2nd Peter 1:10-11 NIV

This Wednesday, June 10, 2020 we will embark upon 2nd Peter 1:1-21. The Apostle Peter encourages the people of God to “confirm your calling and election.” In a day and age when people value and are often known by their earthly or manmade titles and labels it is refreshing to know that the Lord assures us that if we pursue our spiritual “calling” and “election” we will not stumble or fall away from Him. Join us as we grow in our understanding of what it means for us to be called and elected by God in 2020. Information to us join is listed below: To access the bible class with your computer, laptop, tablet or cellphone click on this link (SPLCBiblestudy). If you are asked for a Meeting ID enter 881 6823 3574. If you join the class using your home or cell phone dial 301-715-8592. If you are asked for a Meeting ID enter 881 6823 3574.

Online Sunday 11:00am virtual worship to hear an encouraging Word from God.

Join us this Sunday, June 7, and every Sunday for “St. Paul Sunday at 6.” Don’t miss the opportunity hear and see members and friends whom you haven’t seem for some time as we share prayer, bible readings and a homily from Pastor Wiggins. All this is done through our online ZOOM experience. To join in – it’s easy, the directions are below: If you have a computer, laptop, tablet or cellphone with a camera click on

this link (SPLCSunday at 6). If you are asked for a Meeting ID enter

182 794 455. If you are asked for a Passcode enter 452807. If you join us by phone, please call 301-715-8592. If you are asked for a Meeting ID or Passcode see above. We look forward to hearing or seeing you this Sunday.

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On Monday, May 18, 2020 the Board of Trustees met for its quarterly meeting. During the meeting it was decided that during COVID-19 we would continue to offer drive-in worship and Holy Communion at 10:00am once a month in our church parking lot. The Summer schedule is as follows:

Sunday, June 21st – Father’s Day Sunday, July 5th – Independence Day Weekend

Sunday, August 9th – Blessing of the Academic Year We will continue to offer our virtual online worship experience each Sunday. We give thanks to God that he allows us to gather for worship and the sacrament while practicing social distancing guidelines.

Drive-in Worship and Holy Communion – Update!

Agape Family Health has a new medical home and will be offering FREE COVID 19

Testing on Friday, June 5th 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. Please share this with your

churches leadership team, congregation, community, and health ministry.

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