St. Francis Episcopal Church
is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
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is located at
16608 Highway 76
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Church phone and answering machine. (760) 742-1738
Mailing Address
St. Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 1220
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Check out our new Facebook page by clicking here.
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 29, 2019
The Rich Man & Lazarus
In this Sunday’s gospel reading from Luke 16, Jesus again is using a parable to teach about God’s economy. A poor beggar names Lazarus and a rich man (nameless) both die. Unlike the popular belief at the time, the rich man went to Hades and Lazarus went to paradise. It was commonly assumed that those who God had blessed with wealth would be welcomed into heaven. Part of being wealthy was thought to have been a blessing from God. But Jesus gives us a hint of what God sees as important. We certainly cannot buy our way into heaven. In fact, according to much of what is said in the gospels, wealth can become a big obstacle in the way of salvation. “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to go to heaven.” Many who have wealth are obsessed with keeping what they have and making more. When Nelson Rockefeller was asked how much money was enough, we is reported to have said, “just a little more than I have now.” It seems that the greed to want more is what turns many away from following Christ. We heard last Sunday that we cannot serve two masters, we cannot serve God and wealth.
Some of our richest people have begun to see their responsibility as they have banded together and pledged to give most of their fortunes to charity. Bill and Melinda Gates are prime examples of this pledge as both work full time giving away the wealth they have accumulated. I hope that God will welcome the rich into heaven, because by the world’s standards, most of us are wealthy. I don’t think that wealth is necessarily a bad thing, but it all depends on where our heart is. Do we spend our time taking or giving? Jesus’ economy is based in love, not wealth. The spiritually wealthy are those who seek and serve those in need. Where are your priorities?
Blessings
Michael+
September 29, 2019
The Rich Man & Lazarus
In this Sunday’s gospel reading from Luke 16, Jesus again is using a parable to teach about God’s economy. A poor beggar names Lazarus and a rich man (nameless) both die. Unlike the popular belief at the time, the rich man went to Hades and Lazarus went to paradise. It was commonly assumed that those who God had blessed with wealth would be welcomed into heaven. Part of being wealthy was thought to have been a blessing from God. But Jesus gives us a hint of what God sees as important. We certainly cannot buy our way into heaven. In fact, according to much of what is said in the gospels, wealth can become a big obstacle in the way of salvation. “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to go to heaven.” Many who have wealth are obsessed with keeping what they have and making more. When Nelson Rockefeller was asked how much money was enough, we is reported to have said, “just a little more than I have now.” It seems that the greed to want more is what turns many away from following Christ. We heard last Sunday that we cannot serve two masters, we cannot serve God and wealth.
Some of our richest people have begun to see their responsibility as they have banded together and pledged to give most of their fortunes to charity. Bill and Melinda Gates are prime examples of this pledge as both work full time giving away the wealth they have accumulated. I hope that God will welcome the rich into heaven, because by the world’s standards, most of us are wealthy. I don’t think that wealth is necessarily a bad thing, but it all depends on where our heart is. Do we spend our time taking or giving? Jesus’ economy is based in love, not wealth. The spiritually wealthy are those who seek and serve those in need. Where are your priorities?
Blessings
Michael+
St. Francis Vestry Members:
Tom Paul Burch
Bob Hubers
Larry Luther
Roselyn Krause
Jill Paolone - Clerk
Eva Rosa
Steven Much
Joan Weller
Steve Much - Senior Warden
Treasurer Andy Mathews
Assistant Treasurer Eva Rosa
Property Committee
Tom Paul Burch
Larry Luther
Lay Delegates to the 2019 Diocesan Convention.
Steve Much
Allegra Much
First Alternate Jill Paolone
Tom Paul Burch
Bob Hubers
Larry Luther
Roselyn Krause
Jill Paolone - Clerk
Eva Rosa
Steven Much
Joan Weller
Steve Much - Senior Warden
Treasurer Andy Mathews
Assistant Treasurer Eva Rosa
Property Committee
Tom Paul Burch
Larry Luther
Lay Delegates to the 2019 Diocesan Convention.
Steve Much
Allegra Much
First Alternate Jill Paolone
Stations of the Cross - click here.
Report Misconduct
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
Report Misconduct
The Episcopal Church has suspended the statute of limitations for reporting clergy sexual misconduct. Until December 31, 2029, persons who believe they have been a victim of misconduct at any time in the past in our diocese may file a report with our intake officers: Equilla Luke, aequilla@icloud.com, or John Seitman, jseitman@edsd.org. If you believe you have been harmed, please make a report. Our diocesan task force on compassionate care is available to support you. Speak with the intake officers for more information.
Click here for weekly readings from the Lectionary from the Episcopal Church.
Click here for weekly readings from the Lectionary from the Episcopal Church.
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sunday School lessons each week involve a Bible story, a art project, Prayer, and a song. The children join the adults in church at the passing of the peace and are invited to be a part of the Holy Eucharist.
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For Daily Devotions provided by the Foreward Movement, click here.
The current Forward Day by Day booklet is available now in the back of the church.
