JULY 10-17, 2011

The first lesson for this coming Sunday is the story of Jacob’s Ladder.

Genesis 28:10-19a

Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the LORD stood beside him and said, “I am the LORD, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place– and I did not know it!” And he was afraid, and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”

So Jacob rose early in the morning, and he took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. He called that place Bethel.

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, July 12

8:00 am. Morning Prayer in the Chapel of the Nativity. All are welcome. Coffee and pastries are served after the prayer service.  Enter at 25 East 35 Street.

6:00-8:00 pm. Movie Night for Kids. A three-week series of entertainment for children: Prince of Egypt on a big screen; pizza, popcorn, and fruit served; childcare for infants and toddlers. The cost is $10 per child / $20 per family; series price of $25 per child / $50 per family. Call the church office, 212-689-6350, or email the Associate Rector, amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org, to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, July 13

12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist.

7:30 pm. Twenties and Thirties’ Drinks & Discussion. Meet at the Parish House, 209 Madison Avenue, and we will walk to a local bar for conversation.  First drink—be it a Coke or a beer—is on the church.  RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

Friday, July 15

12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist and Prayers for Healing.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist. Homily: the Rector.

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist. Sermon: the Rector, “Awesome.” Music of Purcell and Handel. Nursery Care is available for children during the 11 o’clock service.

The Scripture Readings for Sunday: Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23 or Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, July 19

6:00-8:00 pm. Movie Night for Kids. A three-week series of entertainment for children: The Miracle Maker on a big screen; pizza, popcorn, and fruit served; childcare for infants and toddlers. The cost is $10 per child / $20 per family; series price of $25 per child / $50 per family. Call the church office, 212-689-6350, or email the Associate Rector, amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org, to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, July 20

6:00-9:00 pm. Christmas in July. A crafts night to prepare for the annual Christmas Fair in December.  Whether crafty or not, please attend; there will be something for you to do.  Refreshments served.

Tuesday, July 26

6:00-8:00 pm. Movie Night for Kids. A three-week series of entertainment for children: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on a big screen; pizza, popcorn, and fruit served; childcare for infants and toddlers. The cost is $10 per child / $20 per family; series price of $25 per child / $50 per family. Call the church office, 212-689-6350, or email the Associate Rector, amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org, to purchase tickets.

Sunday, July 31

11:00 am. Instructed Eucharist.

12:30 pm. Brunch, following the 11:00 am service, at a local restaurant.  Dutch treat.

Sunday, August 28

12:30 pm. Brunch, following the 11:00 am service, at a local restaurant.  Dutch treat.

Be well.

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org

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