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h earkens back to a classical model, with an important dis- head, God allows for the possibility of true friendship with
tinction. The great philosopher Aristotle taught that the pin- those created in his image.
nacle of all human relationships was that of friendship with
As Jesus puts: “No longer do I call you servants [...] but I
an equal. Because of this, one could not achieve the ideal
have called you friends...” (John 15:15).
friendship with someone who was considered somehow
lesser or with someone who was greater. This would seem And now, as friends who also remember who is Lord, and
to preclude the use of the category of friendship to discuss that we are called to study the Holy Scripture and act in ways
our relationship to God. However, this is not the end of it that bring us ever more into conformity with Jesus as the
because the great scholastic theologian Thomas Aquinas Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith, let us learn together what
readily concedes Aristotle’s point, and says that friendship it means to keep the main thing the main thing, rejoicing in
between us and God should be impossible. Except for the our salvation and growing daily in friendship with God.
fact that God became one of us in Jesus Christ, in taking In Christ,
our nature upon himself and being born in the flesh, and
then, in receiving Jesus’ perfected humanity into his God-
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Easter Egg Hunt, 2010
Happy hunters
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Birthdays & Anniversaries Hospital admission, sickness, or facing
some other difficulty?
May 1 Miriam Foerster
May 4 Isaac Broome If you or a loved one are admited to the hospital,
May 5 Philip Layton please let us know. While admissions clerks may ask
May 6 Lauren Love specific questions regarding religious affiliation, due to
May 8 Meghann Jordan government regulations they cannot and will not notify
May 9 Grace Lawson St. Joseph of Arimathea to let us know that you are there.
May 11 Julie Torr Please get in touch with the church office
May 13 Janet Mason (615-824-2910) or with Fr. Jody (615-440-6492)
May 14 George Fossey as soon as possible.
Jessica Mason
May 15 Stephanie Lowe If you’re sick and in need of assistance please let us
May 18 Sally McCanner know that as well. You can call or fill out our new care
May 21 Dana Mason calendar information sheet located at:
May 22 Patrick Dunigan http://www.stjosephofarimathea.org/
May 23 Bill Disney how-can-we-help-you/
May 26 Stephen Garrett, Jr.
Arnie Theis
Genevieve Melcher
May 28 Beth Longmire
May 17 Adam & Kim Waltenbaugh
May 25 Bruce & Charlene Green
May 26 Mike & Vikki Morris
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newsletter-survey/
May 9th will be our last meeting before taking our traditional summer break. It is
time to think about officers for next year.
Spring Assembly was held at Church of the Good Shepherd in April. Our state Chaplain, Rev. Monna Mayhall
offered a wonder program on Soul Full Gardening.
The Daughters of the King is an Order for women of the Episcopal Church. We welcome new members. This
summer we will be holding a tea to introduce ourselves. Ladies, keep your eye on the mail! Anyone interested
in the Daughters is welcome to call myself, Cora Janson at 822-7018, Sharon Petty (824-0327), Dee Stahr
(855-2446) or Jane Garrett (264-1047).
Cora Janson
President
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How to Pray for Your Child
1. Pray NOTHING hinders your child from accepting Christ as his/her personal Savior early in life.
(Matthew 19:14)
2. Pray your child learns to know God and will have a deep desire to do God's will for his/her life.
(Psalms 119:27,30,34,35).
3. Pray child hears stories from the Bible that will be a basis for his/her decisions throughout life.
(Ecclesiastes 12:1, Psalms 71:17).
4. Pray child will-develop a keen sense of right and wrong and that he/she will truly abhor evil and cling to that
which is good. (Psalms 139:23–24).
5. Pray child will increase in wisdom (mentally) and in stature (physically) and in favor with God (spiritually)
and man (socially). (Luke 2:52). This prayer covers his/her total development to his/her full potential.
6. Pray that child will develop a thankful heart and a positive mental attitude. (Psalm 126:2–3, Romans 8:31)
7. Pray that God protect child from Satan and his/her wiles in every area of his/her life.
(John 17:55, Psalm 121)
8. Pray that God would destroy the enemies in his/her life whether they be weaknesses, lying, selfishness etc.
(Psalms 120:2; 140).
9. Pray that God would make him/her successful in the work God has for him/her to do.
(Psalm 118:25, 139:9-10)
10. Pray he/she have a strong sense of belonging to a family that is loving and dwells together in unity.
(Psalms 133, Colossians 3:12-14).
11. Pray he/she will respect authority. (Romans 13:1, Ephesians 6:1–4).
12. Pray that his/her entire life will be a testimony of the greatness and love of Christ. (Phillippians 2:15–16,
Thess 5:2–3)
If you pray one of these a month, you will have your child covered for a year!
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on the wall in the office workroom, or online at: http://www.stjosephofarimathea.org/worship/lectionary-aid/
Church Calendar, Community use, Kalendar, US Holidays May 2010 (Central Time)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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8 a m - Holy Eucharist @ St. Mark the Evangelist 11:30am - Community 7:30am - Community Use 11:30am - Community 7:30am - Community Use St. Philip & St. James,
St. Joseph of Use @ St. @ St. Joseph of Use @ St. @ St. Joseph of Apostles
9:15am
Arimathea, - Priest's
103 Forum 7:30am - Community Use 7 p m - Choir
Joseph of Practice @ 11:30am
Arimathea:- Community
St. Joseph of 11:30am
Arimathea:- Community
St.
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Arimathea: St. Use @ St.
Francis Hall Arimathea: St. Use @ St.
Francis Hall
10:30am - Holy Eucharist 11:30am
Arimathea:- Community
St. Arimathea, Joseph of Joseph of
Hendersonville TN Francis Hall103 Francis Hall
@ St. Joseph of Use @ St.
Francis Hall Country Club Dr. Arimathea: St. Arimathea: St.
37075
Arimathea, Joseph of Hendersonville TN Francis Hall Francis Hall
103 Country Arimathea: St.
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Holy Eucharist @ 7:30am - Community Use 11:30am - Community Cinco de Mayo 11:30am - Community 7:30am - Community Use
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10:30am - Holy Eucharist 6:30pm - Daughters of
Christianity
Francis Hall Francis Hall Hendersonville TN Joseph of Francis Hall
@ St. Joseph of the King @ St.
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Mother's Day 7:30am - Community Use 11:30am - Community 7:30am - Community Use 11:30am - Community 7:30am - Community Use
Hendersonvill @ St. Joseph of Use @ St. @ St. Joseph of Use @ St. @ St. Joseph of
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