The mission of the Episcopal Church of the Cross is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, and soul, and strength, and mind; and our neighbor as ourselves. We are the ECC: Loving God and our Neighbors.
In this edition of the Daily Cross…
Worship with Church of the Cross
Common Threads
Friday Morning Men's Fellowship
Upcoming Sunday Worship Information
Fellowship Supper Groups
October Worship Ministry Sign-Ups
Church of the Cross Database
Daily Scripture Readings
Prayers
This Sunday--October 1, 2023 Worship and Children’s Ministry with Church of the Cross 9:30 AM at Bee Cave Elementary School 14300 Hamilton Pool Road Texts in worship: Galatians 6:10-14; Matthew 11:25-30
Bee Cave Elementary School; 14300 Hamilton Pool Road During Worship: Prayers for all celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during October Also…in honor of St. Francis’ Day, a Blessing of our Pets. Please bring a picture of your pet! Icon of St. Francis
The service will be streamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ecclaketravis.
Tuesday, October 3--Common Threads
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
At the home of Sue Peterson
Common Threads is a group at the ECCLT who meet weekly to knit and do other sorts of handwork. Gatherings begin with sharing a meal. Please bring something to share! All are welcome and you don’t have to know how to knit! We have lefties and righties who can teach you. If you are new to knitting, we have supplies to share to get you started. For more information, please contact Judy Cariker at [email protected].
Friday, October 6--Men’s Morning Fellowship
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Hat Creek Burger
1602 RR 620 S. in Lakeway
Gather for fellowship, to share a meal, and dwell in the scriptures
Sunday, October 8
9:30 AM Worship and Children’s Ministry
Bee Cave Elementary School; 14300 Hamilton Pool Road
After worship: Please plan to stay for a brief congregational update
Sunday, October 15
9:30 AM Worship and Children’s Ministry
Bee Cave Elementary School; 14300 Hamilton Pool Road
Our final worship service in Bee Cave Elementary School
Sunday, October 22
9:30 AM Worship and Children’s Ministry
18101 W. Highway 71
Our first worship service in the new space!
Fellowship Supper Groups are Forming!
Our thanks to everyone who has signed up to be part of a Fellowship Supper Group! Please check your email this week for information about each group’s gathering!
If you would still like to be part of a Fellowship Supper Group, please contact Paul Johnson at [email protected]. Thank you!
October Worship Ministry Sign-Ups
An invitation has been sent out to all worship ministry participants to visit our Sign-Up Genius page to sign-up to serve as a greeter and usher, reader/prayer leader/chalicer, bread provider, or refreshments provider in October.
If you have questions about Sign-Up Genius, please contact Jesse Johnson at [email protected].
And if you are called to help make our worship possible by serving in one of these ministries, please be in touch with Paul Johnson at [email protected].
Church of the Cross Database
Thank you to everyone who has either created or updated a profile in the database. If one needs assistance getting set up in Realm, please contact Jesse Johnson at [email protected].
Daily Scripture Readings Jesus said, “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.” -Matthew 7:12
Sunday, October 1:
Morning Psalms: 66, 67 Evening Psalms: 19, 46
II Kings 17:1-18; Acts 9:36-43; Luke 5:1-11
Monday, October 2:
Morning Psalm: 89:1-18 Evening Psalm: 89:19-52
II Kings 17:24-41; I Corinthians 7:25-31; Matthew 6:25-34
Tuesday, October 3:
Morning Psalms: 97, 99, 100 Evening Psalms: 94, 95
II Chronicles 29:1-3, 30:1-27; I Corinthians 7:32-40; Matthew 7:1-12
Wednesday, October 4:
Morning Psalms: 101, 109 Evening Psalm: 119:121-144
II Kings 18:9-25; I Corinthians 8:1-13; Matthew 7:13-21
Thursday, October 5:
Morning Psalm: 105:1-22 Evening Psalm: 105:23-45
II King 18:28-37; I Corinthians 9:1-15; Matthew 7:22-29
Friday, October 6:
Morning Psalm: 102 Evening Psalm: 107:1-32
II Kings 19:1-20; I Corinthians 9:16-27; Mathew 8:1-17
Saturday, October 7:
Morning Psalms: 107:33-43, 108 Evening Psalm: 33
II Kings 19:21-36; I Corinthians 10:1-13; Matthew 8:18-27
Prayers
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
-A Prayer for the Morning
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.
-A Prayer for the Evening
O God, it is your will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of your great love shine upon all humanity; and grant us your peace among the nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts. Amen.
-A Prayer for Peace from the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer
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