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We will not have services at the church that morning or evening this Sunday, May 31. Instead we will be celebrating the Feast of Pentecost at Laurel Street Park in Belhaven.

We will celebrate this important feast day by having a special Holy Eucharist in the park at 5:00pm with a potluck service following the service. We are also pleased to be joined in our celebration by the Rev. Authur Toro, Vicar of the Anglican Church of Christ the Savior, and by members of his congregation.

Bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, and if you are able, a dish to contribute to the meal. You are invited to wear red as part of the celebration. In Acts, the coming of the Holy Spirit is said to be like a mighty rushing wind. So feel free to bring "wind toys": kites, airplanes, bubble stuff, and other fun things. We will have helium balloons on hand as well.

We are beginning the discussion of a really interesting book: "Sex, Sacrifice, Shame, and Smiting: Is the Bible Always Right?" by Donald Krauss. Many Christians use verses
from the Bible to prove a point or condemn others. Are they right? How can we be be guided by Scripture despite portions of it with which we disagree? I'll summarize a chapter and we'll discuss. Reading the book is optional.

Supper at 6:30, conversation beginning at 7:00.

- Chuck

We began our observance of the season of Lent with the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is an ancient observance of the Christian Church, marking the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a time of refocusing, of simplifying, of renewal, in preparation for the joy of Easter.

During Lent we will be fasting some, praying some, studying some, working some, laughing some, sharing some, worshiping some, and trying hard to live intentionally. Join us for our services on Sundays (10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.) or contact us for ideas about how you can use the Lenten season to gain a new perspective.