The Collect. 
KEEP, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy; and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle. Galatians vi. 11 - 18 

The Gospel. St. Matthew vi. 24 - 34

Advice from Jesus to his disciples

You’ve got to serve somebody; there are only two choices.

Nearly fifty years ago when Bob Dylan was going through his Christian phase, he wrote an album of hymns. One of those songs was titled “Serve Somebody.” “Well, it may be the Devil or it may be the Lord but you’re going to have to serve somebody” reads one line.

In this coming Sunday's Gospel Jesus says unto his disciples “no man can serve two masters,” and “Ye cannot serve God and mammon,” with mammon figuring the Devil. Jesus is describing the choices available to humanity concerning this earthly life and the things it has to offer, riches, power, pleasure contrasted to the peace he offers that surpasses all understanding. He also promises that God will take care of our basic needs, food, shelter, and clothing and adds that we should never have anxiety over these things.

On the other hand, to serve, or more accurately become a slave, to mammon, i.e. the Devil is to live with anxiety over the acquisition and retention of the things of this world which we will lose when we die anyway. To place your priorities on these things is to become a slave to desire and anxiety.

Jesus has told us to place God first and all the things you need shall be added unto you. That is a promise. Peace in this world and everlasting peace in the next.
 

-Fr. Roddy

All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee

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Services & Events
 
Sunday Services, 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:15 AM (for online participation for the services go to: https://www.facebook.com/saintsofscotland)  

Nursery, 9:00 & 11:15 AM services (lower level)

Sunday School, this Sunday, 10:30 AM

Monday September 29, 7:30 PM, Vestry meeting, church undercroft, all parishioners welcome

Annual Pet Blessing, Saturday, October 4, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – To volunteer, please email Fr. Chris at scotlandsaints@gmail.com

Saturday, October 18, 8:30 AM, Men's Group Breakfast, undercroft

Visit by Bishop Mushtaq Andrew of Pakistan – Following the Provincial Synod in Charleston, S.C., Bishop Andrew will be visiting our Parish from October 17-21., More details forthcoming.

Ladies’ Brunch and Tea Potluck – Saturday, October 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the church undercroft – delightful company, food, coffee/tea, crafting, and chatting! Bring a fun and easy craft, such as cross-stitch, and/or an item for the potluck. Plan to attend and bring a friend or relative. Contact Samantha Champagne (910-515-4890) with questions


RECENTLY UPDATED NEEDS FOR MaRiH CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER

 MaRiH Center has made some changes and additions in its critically needed items. The Center provides help to mothers-to-be and mothers in need.  Please provide some of the items that are needed..They are very greatly appreciated. (You can leave the donations where the food for the food bank is collected on the pew in the undercorft.)

Especially Needed
In Bold and with an asterisk are a critical need. Please note changes in diaper needs and additional items.

*Diapers ( newborn, 1, 2, *3, *4, *5, & *6)
*Lovies, Rattles, Teethers
*Baby wipes
Diaper rash ointment
Baby shampoo
*Baby blankets
Baby bottles
Bibs: infant, *toddler
*Formula: *Simulac Advance Formula
Formula: other but not recalled
Diaper rash ointment
Wash clothes
Hooded Towels
Spring/summer clothing: 0-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 9-12mo, 18-24 mo, 2T
Fall/winter clothing: 6-9 mo, 9-12 mo, 12-18 mo, 18-24 mo
Winter coats: all sizes up to and including 2T
*Grocery gift cards
Baby Food (make sure not expired)
Shoes: toddler

Food Bank Needs
The food bank appreciates the generosity of our parish.Please help this month with a food donation if you are able. Those we help feed are very thankful for the food we provide to them each month. Please also buy low sugar cereals (and not the kid's types that have lots of sugar). 

Current needs include the following:
canned meats (chicken, corned beef, spam)
peanut butter
jelly
tuna
canned vegetables (corn, green beans - (regular and low sodium)
individual fruit cups (low sugar)
canned fruit (low sugar)
canola or vegetable oil (48 oz)
boxed cereal (low sugar) and instant or old fashioned oatmeal (18 oz or 42 oz)
pasta (regular and gluten-free):
instant potatoes
single serving fruit juice
macaroni & cheese
soups: Chunky or Progresso,noodle soup; chicken broth, cream of mushroom
coffee, cooking oil, flour, sugar
 
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