Hurricane Helene relief

As everyone has heard through various news sources, our neighbors in East Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida suffered great loss and widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene.

The congregation mailed a contribution to the Hurricane Helene disaster relief fund through Episcopal Relief and Development.

We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider a personal gift or to seek other resources to help our neighbors in distress.

Join also in prayer:

"God of the present moment, God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart; bring hope and courage to all as we wait in uncertainty. Bring hope and peace with whatever lies ahead. Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided. For your will is health and wholeness; you are God, and we need you. Amen."

Here is the link to Episcopal Relief and Development:

https://www.episcopalrelief.org/

Weather permitting, St. Agnes' will hold a Day of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals on Friday, October 4th, 5 p.m. on the church lawn.

This will be a short prayer service and each pet owner will receive a St. Francis/St. Anthony pendant. We will also receive an offering to benefit Franklin County Animal Harbor.

We ask that all pets be on a leash or in a carrier and be under the safe control of their owners at all times.

"Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures."

On Sunday, November 3rd, (the day we "fall back" one hour!), St. Agnes' will hold a church-wide luncheon with "Fall Favorites".

We invite everyone to bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy that reminds you of the season.

The parish hall will also be decorated in fall colors to make this a special time together.

This is also the perfect occasion to invite a friend of neighbor to join us for worship and for the meal and fellowship.

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd..

So, remember on Saturday night, November 2nd, to set your home clocks back one hour at bed time.

Computer clocks and cellphone clocks will re-set automatically.

"Come Ye Thankful People Come" to the Cowan Community Thanksgiving Service! 

The service is planned for Sunday evening, November 24th, 5:30 p.m. at Cowan Fellowship Church. The speaker for the service will be Pastor Joshua Konrad, and the host church will lead in music and song.

Cowan Fellowship Church is located at 609 East Cumberland St.

The Community Thanksgiving Service is provided by the various churches of the Cowan Ministerial Association.

Kathleen Black is continuing her journey towards recovery and was able to attend two Sunday services in September. Thanks be to God! We pray that her strength continues to grow each day!

Liam Dervin had a difficult week in late September with a Covid-related sickness. He is resting and recovering at home.

Jarod spoke on the phone with Nancy Glenn. Her living arrangement in Florida is working out well for her and she sends her love and prayers to all of us at St. Agnes'!

Laura Pearson McDonald had two weeks of illness in September requiring a brief hospitalization. Laura is one the road to recovery and asks for our continuing prayers. Laura and Bob also report that they will soon relocate to a new home in Lansing, Michigan. We hope they will have a pleasant and successful move!

Patsy Rigsby, a dear friend and neighbor to the Pearson family, had some challenging days with her health in September. Please keep her in your prayers as she tries to recover.

Pat Underwood fell ill during the month of September and spent some time in the hospital. Jarod spoke with her daughter-in-law who reported that she is struggling to maintain her strength and appetite. Hopefully she will be referred to an inpatient rehabilitation center to help regain strength and mobility. Pat's entire family asks for our continuing prayers at this time.

October

        25 –Laura Pearson McDonald

November

        20 - Christie James Grissett

        27 - Shelia Leitzel

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"Watch over thy children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand, comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and their hearts may thy peace, which passeth understanding abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

Pat Underwood, Laura Pearson McDonald, Patsy Rigsby, Carolyn Davis, Clay Mitchell, Gary Gass, Buddy Perry, Frances Weddington, Scott Limbaugh, Teresa Peacock, Margie Henley, Gene and Kathleen Black, Nancy Glenn, Scott James, Mike Cunningham, Tony Newmann, Leanna Morris, Heather Martin, Rose Pearson, Scott James, Wynona Gibson, Marty Judd, Iris Ellidge, Mary McDonald, Roy Tankersley, and Linda Milligan.

We pray continually for Christians around the world in grave danger.

We pray especially over the crisis and conflict in Israel, Gaza, The Ukraine, the Southern Border, and other areas in distress.

We pray for the victims of Hurricane Helene devastation in East Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

We bless and commemorate Shane O'Dear and Harry K Boswell who recently passed into glory.

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"O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayer, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sicknesses may be turned into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

The Rt. Rev'd John C. Bauerschmidt..................Bishop of Tennessee

L. Jarod Pearson.................................................Lay Reader