The Calendar

Saturday, February 7

• 4:00 pm - Worship E-mail Sent

Sunday, February 8 - The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

• 8:15 am - Holy Eucharist Rite I
• 9:30 am - Adult Confirmation Class
• 9:30 am - Formation for All
• 9:45 am - Adult Choir Rehearsal
• 10:30 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II - also live-streamed
• 11:45 am - Social Lights - Bonefish Grill, Turkey Creek
• 3:00 pm - Fiber Friends

Monday, February 9

• 7:00 pm - Memorial Committee

Tuesday, February 10

• 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist and Healing Service
• 11:00 am - Book and Bible Study
• 4:00 pm - Wardens' Meeting
• 5:45 pm - Women's Bible Study

Wednesday, February 11



• 9:30 am - Staff Meeting
• 11:15 am - ROMEO
• 6:00 pm - Book Group
• 7:00 pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal

SHROVE TUESDAY CELEBRATION

The Shrove Tuesday dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 18th at 6:15 (fellowship starts at 5:45). Tickets are $12 per person and $30 for a family, with all proceeds going to support the Good Sam Youth Mission Trip. The Mardi Gras menu, created by the incomparable Karen Sproles, will be as follows:

Appetizers:

-Muffuletta Dip with toasted French Bread Rounds

-Creole Sausage Balls with Dipping Sauce

Dinner:

-Chicken Sausage Gumbo

-Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice

-Creole Chopped Salad

Dessert:

-King Cake

-Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Kids' Menu:

-Chicken Tenders

-Chips and other snack foods

We are asking parishioners to donate beer, wine, and prosecco to be sold for $5.00 a drink in order to make the most money possible for the Youth Mission Trip. Treat bags will be provided for the children!

Please join us for this fun night of celebrating the start of Lent!

YOUTH MISSION TRIP ONLINE SILENT AUCTION - DONATIONS NEEDED

It is time for the Youth Mission Trip Online Silent Auction! It will take place Feb. 17-22 on Facebook, and to prepare, we need donations!

This year, we will not have a cash and carry table and will focus on items that will go for higher bids. Please consider donating new or like-new home decor, art, dishware, books, handmade items or vouchers for customized handmade items, nice clothing, jewelry, kids toys in nearly new condition, gift baskets or gift cards, new candles, or services (lawn mowing, house/pet/babysitting, consulting services for something like nutrition, fiber crafts, organization, etc). Please deliver donations to the youth suite with a note of who donated and the value of the item.

Funds raised will help our youth as they serve, learn and grow on the annual mission trip, and the 2026 location will be announced 

February 1st!

The Silent Online Auction will run from Tuesday, Feb. 17th to Sunday, Feb. 22nd on Facebook. The link will be the same as last year, but the group will just be renamed. More information about accessing the auction will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Sinead Love.

Thank you for your help!

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASS

Youth in grades 8-12:

Confirmation Class is coming! If you are not confirmed yet (or just want to retake the class and explore your faith further), we will be hosting some classes this spring. Link below to indicate your interest. Youth are NOT required to be confirmed if they take the class; the choice will be made by them, later this spring. 

Our tentative meetings are Feb 22 (instructed Eucharist with Father Cal and Adult confirmation class), March 1st and 29th, and April 12th. If you are intending to join us, or still considering it, please let Sinead know if the dates work.They aren't fully set in stone, so now is the time to share! 

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS

9:30 - Henslee Hall

The Adult Confirmation - or Inquirer's Class - began Sunday, January 11 during the Sunday School hour at 9:30 am. The sacrament of Confirmation is the adult confirmation, or acceptance, of our baptismal vows that were made on our behalf if we were baptized as an infant or a child. It is also the class or method by which adults, baptized or confirmed in another denomination or tradition, join the Episcopal Church. We also highly recommend those life-long Episcopalians who were confirmed when they were 12 or 13 to attend and learn all the stuff they didn't learn the first time! This class is still open for people to join! For more information, please contact Father Cal.

ALTAR FLOWERS AND AUMBRY CANDLE DEDICATIONS

Have you noticed the beautiful altar flowers present during most of our church services? 

Not only do they enhance the beauty of the sanctuary, but they are also a reminder of God as creator, and that creation is characterized by beauty. They are often given by parishioners in honor or memory of someone special, which is noted on the announcement sheet each week. 

We have some talented folks on our Flower Guild, but they depend on your dedications and donations to purchase the flowers they arrange each week. Please check out the ALTAR FLOWER & AUMBRY CANDLE signup book in Henslee Hall and pick a Sunday to give the altar flowers in thanksgiving for or in memory of someone special or to commemorate a special event.

Likewise, you may also give the Aumbry Candle in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one on the same weekly signup sheet. The candle burns above the Aumbry (which is a built in cupboard in the wall) when it is holding consecrated bread and wine, symbolizing the presence of Christ.

You may pay through the online giving portal (instructions below).  Cost: $45 for one vase; $90 for two vases. The Aumbry Candle is $10. Alternatively, you can mail a check to the church (made out to Good Samaritan) or put a check in the plate on Sunday. Please put "Altar Flowers" and the date in the memo line. Then you will need to fill out the form in Henslee Hall that indicates date and dedication. Thank you!

Instructions for paying through online giving portal:

1. Sign in to Servant Keeper.
2. Under “Your Gift”, click on the arrow and scroll down to Aumbry Candle OR Altar Flowers.  In-put the amount of your donation and click on Continue.
3. On this page, you should see your donation, and it should say One Time Donation. You will have the opportunity to click a box to pay the processing fee, but this is optional.
4. You should see a line that says Gift Note. Toggle that button to red and then include the date and the dedication that you would like to show up in the bulletin. Ex: For February 1, 2026. In memory of / In celebration of / In honor of ______________.
5. Click on Give Donation Now.

COMING SOON . . .

• February 18: Ash Wednesday:

--Services at 7:00 am, 12:00 pm,

7:00 pm

• February 20 - 21: East Tennessee Diocesan Convention

• March 4, March 11, March 18: Lenten Soup / Salad / Compline

• March 25 - Chili Cook-Off

• February 22 - March 1: Family Promise

GRACE MOMENT AT GOOD SAM

Cash in the Plate

Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hunger, targeting communities facing high rates of food insecurity. They provide volunteer-packaged meals and other assistance to support nutrition, education, and health for children and families facing hunger. They also partner with local leaders to implement sustainable agriculture and income-generating projects that support long-term solutions to food security and empower communities to become self-reliant and thrive. Every donation can create a lasting impact toward sustainable hunger relief for millions of people in remote communities. The church will once again host a packing event coming soon this Spring.

You can make an online gift to the cash in the plate on the Good Sam online giving page. There is an option on the giving page to give to the "Cash in Plate". As always, you may also send a check to Good Samaritan. Please put "Rise Against Hunger" in the memo line.