The Next Right Step: Apportionment and Public Worship

Hi, All,
It's been a few days since my last post.  Bishop Reed did a Blog post today.  Also, this was published in several places.   I have included the link to his post.  The Diocese has a page dedicated to COVID-19.  I miss y'all, but it looks like it could be 30 April before we can get together.  The Bishop said depending on life in general, that date may change.  God bless.

https://www.dwtx.org/departments/communications/dwtx-blog/the-next-right-step-apportionment-and-public-worship

Worship Service Live Stream Within the Diocese

The Diocese has a COVID-19 resource/info page.  Here is the link:

https://www.dwtx.org/resources/covid-19-resources/

Scroll toward the bottom and you will see a heading, Worship Services Live Stream Within the Diocese.  There are links to several of our churches that have live streaming or recorded services.

The Next Right Step: Public Gatherings Suspended

This was sent out this afternoon from Bishop Reed's Office.  All public meetings and in person worship is suspended until 1 April.  Below is a link to his article.  Remember, we are the church.  Check the PIM web site for some links to online resources.  We will get thru this.

https://www.dwtx.org/departments/communications/dwtx-blog/the-next-right-step-public-worship-suspended

5th Sunday Canceled

Sadly, due to the virus, our gathering at St. James, Hallettsville has been canceled.  The Diocesan Standing Committee is meeting with the Bishop today and we should have more info and guidance regarding worship later.  Stay strong!

Worship Online

Good morning,
Seems we may not be gathering in some places for a time.  I want to make online resources available by providing links.  Please, send me any you ma have as well for this blog and out PIM website.  Thanx.  Stay safe.

https://www.youtube.com/user/wncathedral/playlists

Think God

The following was written by Rev. Gina Yochem and published in the Goliad Advance-Guard on March 5, 2020:

THINK
GOD

While driving in San Antonio, usually on some journey with a purpose and a list of
things to do, I sometimes see a billboard that catches my attention. This billboard
is all white. With two words in utterly plain black print. THINK GOD. The first
time I saw it, I glanced briefly and wondered what the gimmick was. Who was
trying to sell me some thing or some group. But I noticed.
As time has gone on and I see it on occasion I have all kind of thoughts.
Whoever it is who has bought the billboard on a busy commercial stretch of the
freeway wasn’t trying to tell me what to think, or where to think it, or with whom
to think it. Instead of being defensive about some other church having an
advertising budget like that, I feel grateful for the nudge. The nudge I clearly need
since my reaction comes from a shopping frame of mind or an attitude of
competition.
I also just feel grateful to know there is someone who offers the reminder
with no strings attached. a word to bring an open moment in the heart of any
person in any frame of mind for God to be present in a driving-around-place in
the middle of life.
Sometimes, I just realize I need to quit thinking so much……and THINK GOD.
It is all we need, especially in the Lenten season we are beginning. We are called
to recall our sins. To pray for forgiveness and amendment of those ways we
break with God and to ask for help to do these things. To remember His life and
sacrifice and to give thanks for the eternal life we receive with Him. To study and
read those who share the journey of life. But mostly, I wonder if God’s main call
is to keep Him in our minds and hearts as much as we can. To think God.
Rev. Virginia Yochem
Partners in Ministry
St Stephens , Goliad
Church of the Ascension, Refugio

PIM Council Meeting

"Mornin",
Don't forget, our monthly PIM Council meeting is this Thursday, 12 March.  The place remains St. Francis in Victoria.  Remember, the time has changed to 11:30.  See you there!

5th Sunday

St. James, Hallettsville, will be our 5th Sunday in March.  Stay tuned for more info.  The main dish(es) will be a surprise!  Looking forward to it.  I love these get togethers.

Good morning!

I am the PIMWebmaster.  Our Episcopal Churches (6) are in the Eastern Convocation of the Diocese of West Texas.  Our Bishop is the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed.  Our Presiding Bishop is the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church.

On this Blog, we hope to share information and events occurring in our 6 churches and communities.
These are St. James, Hallettsville;  Trinity, Edna;  Church of the Ascension, Refugio;  St. Matthew's, Kenedy, St. Stephen's, Goliad.

Please, feel free to comment and send your info.  Have a blessed day!