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Epiphany scripture readings remind us of the many ways Christ was revealed as the light of the world. As you read scripture and as you move through your days, look for all the ways Jesus is shining out. To get in the groove, consider the magi following the star; Jesus changing water to wine at the wedding; and Jesus reading and fulfilling prophecy when he read Isaiah from the scroll in the synagogue. And ask yourself:
Advent Devotions: Participate in the daily Advent devotions written by the clergy of our Kern Deanery. Access them below as a PDF or receive them daily on our Facebook page. 
 For the month of November: Stewardship Pledges Prayerfully make your pledge to God alone in each substantial category of your life: Time, Talent, and Treasure. Correspondingly, make your requests known to Him, pledging in faith and asking in faith. In this manner we will engage with God and the principle of stewardship. We will "put Him to the test" and find Him faithful in return. To that end, complete the Pledge/Request form you received in the mail from Fr. Jack and seal them in the self-addressed envelope he provided. Return them and Fr. Jack will be blessing them monthly.
Find 20 minutes and a place away from the phone to sit in quiet and be with the Lord. Let go of all the striving and say, "I trust you, Lord."  Get your spiritual "work out" everyday to increase your vitality as well as the church's. As we move forward together this fall, let's be in prayer everyday and use the "All Pray Everyday - September '18" list distributed in church. Here's that list again.
Lord, we ask humbly for:
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