We remember St. Barnabas today. In the Acts of the Apostles we read: “Joseph, a Levite, born in Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (son of encouragement), sold a field he owned, brought the money, and turned it over to the apostles.” (Acts 4:36).
Barnabas was closely associated with St. Paul; he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles, and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the still suspicious Christians.
When a Christian community developed at Antioch, Barnabas was sent as the official representative of the Church of Jerusalem to incorporate them into the fold. He and Paul preach in Antioch for a year, and they brought back relief contributions to the Church in Jerusalem.
Later, Paul and Barnabas, were to preach to the Gentiles, and they were successful.
Barnabas gave from what he had to others, and he preached the Good News of Jesus Christ with zeal even though circumstances were harsh.
Collect for the day:
Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
PLEASE REMEMBER EVERYONE ON OUR PRAYER LIST. In your daily prayers, please remember everyone on our prayer list and also remember Sherman Boyer, Carol Hogan, Gladys Simon, and remember to give thanks for all of the good things God has done for you.
GOSPEL BY THE SEA: Tomorrow, 12 June 2010.
ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION: Every Sunday in the nave at 11:00 a.m. Heaven and Hell: Angels With Harps, Demons With Pitchforks Or Maybe Something Else?
COMMUNITY GARDEN MEETING: Sundays at 11:30 in the nave.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski+
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas 77550
Barnabas was closely associated with St. Paul; he introduced Paul to Peter and the other apostles, and served as a kind of mediator between the former persecutor and the still suspicious Christians.
When a Christian community developed at Antioch, Barnabas was sent as the official representative of the Church of Jerusalem to incorporate them into the fold. He and Paul preach in Antioch for a year, and they brought back relief contributions to the Church in Jerusalem.
Later, Paul and Barnabas, were to preach to the Gentiles, and they were successful.
Barnabas gave from what he had to others, and he preached the Good News of Jesus Christ with zeal even though circumstances were harsh.
Collect for the day:
Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
PLEASE REMEMBER EVERYONE ON OUR PRAYER LIST. In your daily prayers, please remember everyone on our prayer list and also remember Sherman Boyer, Carol Hogan, Gladys Simon, and remember to give thanks for all of the good things God has done for you.
GOSPEL BY THE SEA: Tomorrow, 12 June 2010.
ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION: Every Sunday in the nave at 11:00 a.m. Heaven and Hell: Angels With Harps, Demons With Pitchforks Or Maybe Something Else?
COMMUNITY GARDEN MEETING: Sundays at 11:30 in the nave.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski+
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas 77550
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