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View this email in your browser From the Interim Rector’s Desk ChatGPT’s list of Thanks Psalm 136:1-6 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for God is good. God’s love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods. God’s love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: God’s love endures forever. Of course! Here's a list of a hundred things to be thankful for: 1. Good health 2. Supportive friends 3. Loving family 4. Access to clean water 5. Nutritious food 6. A comfortable home 7. Nature's beauty 8. Meaningful experiences 9. Education opportunities 10. Freedom of expression 11. Modern technology 12. Laughter 13. Peaceful moments 14. Artistic inspiration 15. Time for relaxation 16. Sunshine and warmth 17. Rainy days 18. Cozy blankets 19. Music that moves you 20. New beginnings 21. Memories of the past 22. Kind strangers 23. Personal growth 24. Acts of kindness 25. Opportunities for learning 26. A good book 27. Creative outlets 28. Inspiring mentors 29. Quiet moments of reflection 30. Access to healthcare 31. Supportive communities 32. Challenging experiences 33. Travel adventures 34. Safe travels 35. Feeling understood 36. Hugs and physical affection 37. Hope for the future 38. Cultural diversity 39. Childhood memories 40. Good neighbors 41. Unconditional love 42. Unexpected surprises 43. Fresh air 44. The changing seasons 45. Clean air to breathe 46. A job you enjoy 47. Inner strength 48. Opportunities for volunteering 49. Good conversations 50. A sense of purpose 51. Celebrations and holidays 52. Safe surroundings 53. New friendships 54. Learning from mistakes 55. Access to information 56. A sense of belonging 57. Personal achievements 58. Beautiful sunsets 59. Thought-provoking movies 60. Acts of generosity 61. Supportive teachers 62. Modern conveniences 63. Weekend getaways 64. Opportunities for self-care 65. Technology that connects us 66. Delicious meals 67. A reliable internet connection 68. Moments of inspiration 69. Physical and mental well-being 70. Challenges that make you stronger 71. A warm cup of tea or coffee 72. Talents and skills 73. Feeling loved and valued 74. Family traditions 75. The ability to forgive 76. Random acts of kindness 77. Opportunities for personal development 78. Peaceful nights of sleep 79. The beauty of art and creativity 80. A supportive partner 81. Positive role models 82. Childhood innocence 83. Acts of compassion 84. A safe and stable country 85. Access to entertainment 86. Hopeful dreams 87. A sense of wonder 88. Mindfulness and meditation 89. Progress and innovation 90. A warm embrace 91. Good advice from others 92. The ability to learn from challenges 93. Inner peace 94. Opportunities to give back 95. Learning from diverse perspectives 96. Moments of laughter with loved ones 97. Comfortable clothing 98. Strength to overcome obstacles 99. A roof over your head 100. Life itself, with all its ups and downs. End of the Day Self-Examination Questions   Was my point of view that of Christ?  Did I maintain a proper understanding of myself?   Not puffed up nor beat up  Was my vantage point more “me” or “we?”  Did I marinate in God/God’s Word/prayer? Or more?  Where was I motivated by LOVE?   When did I bind up or free myself and others?  When did I mend or fracture community?  Did I celebrate where I freed or mended?  Did I repent when I bound up or fractured?  Do I realize that I am forgiven?  How will I ask God to help me in the new day tomorrow?  Food Drop Off Non-Perishables The Church Office 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until September 21. Perishables The Parish Hall 3:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday, September 22 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Saturday, September 23 Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of animals, believed that animals could also honor God, and they did so this day.  On October 8 bring your furry family friends to church with you for the Blessing of the Animals.  The service will be in the church. We will collect items for Beaumont Animal Care this day. Newspapers Clean, old towels Shredded paper Dog/Puppy food Cat/Kitten food Kitty litter Remember to bring leashes or pet taxis for your furry loved ones. Outreach News Diaper Drive The Outreach Committee is collecting diapers for the month of September. We’ll pile them up at the altar; lets see how many we can collect. We need all sizes! Holy Cow Coming Soon ! Holy Cow is a survey of the culture of a church. It reveals the passions, the strengths, and weakness of a church. The Vestry of St. Stephen’s commissioned this survey now as it is one of the steps in our journey to calling our next rector. We’ve done one of these recently,  but the membership has changed quite a bit since then. A new “snapshot” of the parish is needed. A trained professional will guide us through understanding the results, and these results will be communicated to you.  Please complete your survey in a timely manner when it is distributed. Your part in the life of St. Stephen’s is very important.  Have a question, contact any vestryperson or Fr. Jim+  For those who have to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) of their investments, you can give all or a portion to St. Stephen’s directly. This helps the church while also saving on you taxes! Christian Education Bible Study at 9 AM in the Guild Room  every Sunday. Each class will be stand alone, so come as you are able. Please join us. Questions? Contact Fr. Jim+ Godly Play is rooted in story, wonder, liturgy, discovery and joy as children see and find the mystery of God’s presence. Every Sunday at 10 AM in the Christian Education Building. Questions? Contact  Connie Our next gathering September 21 at  11:30 am Frankie’s Italian Grill 105 I-10 Beaumont, TX 77707 Church Directory  A revised church directory is available in the church entryway. Pick one up when you worship.  Breeze Online Church Directory Once the office has entered your information into Breeze. From any Computer visit: www.breezechms.com Click Login, enter St. Stephen’s Breeze web address in the box. Then enter your username and password and enter or click create account. If you click create account an email will be sent with login information. Sign in to access your information. On your iPhone: Download Breeze ChMS from App Store. Enter St. Stephen’s Breeze web address. Sign in to view your information or follow create account directions. On your Android: Download Breeze ChMS app from Play Store. . Enter St. Stephen’s Breeze web address. Sign in to view your information or follow create account directions. St. Stephen’s Breeze web address: ststephensbmt View and edit your information, view your giving history, FIND other parishioners contact information, and more! Connect With Us Idea? Gripe? Thanks? Question? Prayers? Let me know. Jim+ Prayer Request Helpful Links St. Stephen's Calendar The Episcopal Church  All Saints Episcopal School Ubi Caritas  Some Other Place  St. Mark's Episcopal Church  St. Mark's Treasure House  The Episcopal Diocese of Texas  Give Press Release Digest Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*. All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|* Our mailing address is: *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS|**|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

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​4th Wednesdays at
​Some Other Place

We cook & serve lunch at 
​Some Other Place every fourth Wednesday,
Volunteers always appreciated!
 Contact the office or (409) 892-4227. 

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