The Church Bell
Vol. 7, No. 3
Holy Trinity and Ordinary Time 2023
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June 4: Holy Trinity Sunday |
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The Sunday that follows Pentecost / Whitsunday is the church's formal celebration of the Holy Trinity .
We will hold our Sunday service at the usual 11 o'clock hour, but we also invite you to a 10:00 a.m. reading and discussion of The Creed of St. Athanasius in the parish hall.
The Athanasian Creed is an ancient document proclaiming and verifying the nature of the Incarnation and of God as the Holy Trinity.
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God: O come let us adore him.
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June 14: Flag Day Ceremony in Cowan |
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The Town of Cowan will celebrate the history, heritage, and unity of "Old Glory" on Wednesday, June 14th, at 5 p.m. in front of the log cabin court house. (Across the track from Cowan Railroad Museum.)
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Flag of the United States with 13 stripes of red and blue, and a union of stars on a blue field.
The history of the flag also brings the legendary story of Betsy Ross who sewed the first version according to her family memoirs.
We hope you can join us for this special occasion!
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June 18: Homebound Visits |
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With assistance from Fr. John Ng'oma, we will offer home visits and home bound Eucharistic ministry on June 18th following the Sunday service.
Jarod will reach out to members of our extended church family to make arrangements.
If you have any particular need, suggestion or request pertaining to these visits, please leave a voicemail on the church telephone at (931) 636-6313.
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"Change for Life" campaign |
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On Father's Day, June 18th, St. Agnes' will support the "Change for Life" campaign for the Life Choices pregnancy support center.
Life Choices is a dynamic life-nurturing ministry with offices in Coffee, Franklin, and Grundy County.
To participate you can take home and fill up a baby bottle coin jar.
Christie James Grissett is a resource person at Life Choices. For information about the center please reach out to Christie or log on to www.lifechoicestn.org.
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July 2: Red White and Blue Picnic Lunch |
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In preparation for Independence Day, St. Agnes' will hold a picnic lunch following the service on July 2nd.
The church will provide hamburgers and hotdogs. Others are encouraged to bring one of your summer picnic favorites to share and enjoy.
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We need to replenish our inventory for tourTop Shelf Food Drive at St. Agnes'.
Here are some suggested items we would like to collect and distribute during the Summer months:
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- canned meats (ham, potted meat, chicken, Vienna sausage, SPAM, etc.)
- canned soups
- canned vegetables
- gelatin and pudding mixes
- macaroni and cheese
- peanut butter
- crackers
Besides bringing items to the Top Shelf, please let us know of individuals in need and help us get these items to them.
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Get Ahead on Recent Sermons |
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Take full advantage of our online presence, especially if you are unable to attend services in person.
Here are some of our recent Video Sermons:
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June 6 - Brian Judd
June 7 - Linda Milligan
June 9 - Gene Black
June 13 - James Cheek
July 5 - Greg Powers
July 9 - Pearson Garner
July 14 - Clifford Summers
July 15 - Robert McDonald
July 21 - Nancy Glenn
July 27 - Alice Black
August 7 - Liam Dervin
August 9 - Rose Pearson
August 29 - Duncan Weddington
August 31 - Pat Underwood
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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."
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Updates from our extended family |
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John Armstrong, a local resident who has visited St. Agnes' several times, is recovering from a serious vehicle crash. John is going through physical therapy and will soon have another surgery. He appreciates our prayers and hopes to be back soon to worship with us again.
Bill Keller is going through a number of transitions this summer. Bill sold his house last month and is moving into a smaller house in Cowan later in June. Additionally, Bill has started driving again and purchased a car, which is making it much easier to make it to medical appointments. He is hoping to feel better soon and be attending services again regularly in the near future.
Father Martin sent some exciting news recently: Funmi will soon be ordained into the Diaconate! We are very pleased to hear of her call to serve the Lord in the sacred order and be a greater participant in the ministry of the church. Thanks be to God!
Steve Pearson had some good news from some recent medical tests. His cancer scores are stable and his mobility is steady. Although he has days of exhaustion from chemotherapy, he also has days that are active and enjoyable. There's a possibility that his chemo schedule can be reduced during the summer to give him a longer break between treatments. Thanks be to God!
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Tony Newmann, Tina Payne, John Armstrong, Jim Yokely, Pam Peck, Bobbie Boswell, Leanna Morris, Kathy Owens, Tim Money, Shane O'Dear, Cash Bissey, Heather Martin, Nancy and Lee Glenn, Steve and Rose Pearson, Harold Black Jr., Scott James, Wynona Gibson, Marty Judd, Iris Ellidge, Mary McDonald, Roy Tankersley, Bill Keller, and Linda Milligan.
We pray continually for Christians around the world in grave danger.
We pray for those in our armed services, especially Cody Murphy and Anthony Russell.
We bless and commemorate Emelin Pearson and Tom Knowles who recently passed into glory.
We remember in prayer our local law enforcement community following the unexpected death of Officer Rusty Clark.
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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."
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Sunday Service ....................................11:00 a.m.
Sunday School .....................................10:00 a.m.
Location/Address: 105 England Street E., PO Box 356, Cowan, TN 37318
Telephone: (931) 636-6313
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The Rt. Rev'd John C. Bauerschmidt..................Bishop of Tennessee
The Rev'd Sam Ponniah.....................................Visiting Priest
L. Jarod Pearson.................................................Lay Reader
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