Rally Day September-November 2013 "As I have planned, so shall it be, says the Lord"
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In silence, I need to talk and to listen the path is before me and peace awaits my troubled soul I walk, to quiet the ramblings of my mind so to hear the soothing voices of ease I feel, my soul is in turmoil not knowing how to find my way to the center Knowing, the anchor and safe harbor from the storm lies before me drawing closer with each step I take I am called, so I continue my journey not knowing where you lead just knowing I am called Here am I, my Beloved lead me into the calm to a peace that passes understanding burn the cold from my being Touch me, Light the passion fires of truth, within my soul Gift me with your presence And Bless me with your Love. Written by Katresia Staggs
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Episcopal Church Colors Have you ever wonder why the altar linens are different colors during the year? Some of us learned the reasons for this a long time ago, and some of us may have learned recently. It’s interesting to revisit this information and have a “refresher” as to why the colors change. Each church season has its own set of special colors signifying special events and celebrations. You will find these colors in our altar linens and clergy vestments to underscore the season and accentuate our worship. Purple, or Blue, is used during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Purple is a penitential color which is sometimes used for burials. White, or Gold, is used at Christmas, Easter, Ascension Tide, Transfiguration, and at weddings and baptisms. The colors symbolize joy. These colors are often used now at burials to symbolize the joy of the resurrection. Red, or Scarlet, is used at Pentecost and on Saint's days (martyrs only). Red is also used for confirmations and ordinations. It symbolizes the "tongues of fire" of the Holy Spirit, as well as blood. Green is used during the seasons of Epiphany and Pentecost. It is the universal color and symbolizes creation, nature and hope. Black is used on Good Friday. It symbolizes grief. Kathy Westmoreland Altar Guild
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