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What's happening this week at St. Paul's


July 6-12, 2025

 
 

Upcoming Events & News

 

Discretionary Fund: This Sunday the loose plate offering (gifts not designated for pledges, building, etc.) will be deposited into the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.  

 

Education for Ministry Fall 2025: Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Bible and personal spirituality in a small-group seminar? Education for Ministry (EfM) provides a structured format for weekly study and practice. Interested in learning more? Contact Brenda Bittle.


St. Paul’s Place Article: Watch your Sunday Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for an article featuring St. Paul's Place, our air B&B. Fred was interviewed by phone for an item in "Paper Trails", a weekly feature in the Arkansas Section of the Sunday edition.


Adult Sunday School: Final Words from the Cross is the title of the current study. The book, written by Adam Hamilton, is available to read on Kindle or paperback from Amazon. Class starts at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!


Altar Flowers: The next upcoming available date for flowers is July 27th. All other Sundays are open through September. Call or text Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve a date at (870-613-6981).


Mark Your Calendar:

  • Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
  • Mahjongg Lessons: Every Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall
  • Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 am in the Parish Hall
  • The Chosen Discussion Group: Every Monday from 5:30-7 pm. During the waiting period for Season 5 of The Chosen to become available, we will be using our Tuesday 3-4:30 pm meeting time to put together a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle depicting Jesus and the apostles.


Blessing Box/Nursing Home Items: We are collecting personal care items for nursing homes as well as items for the blessing box! Ideas for the nursing home- lotion, Kleenex (travel size), warm fuzzy socks, small throw blankets, wipes, etc. Ideas about what to donate for the Blessing Box? Rice Krispie treats, pop tarts, ramen noodles, fruit snacks, granola bars or chips work! Thank you! 😊

St. Paul’s Prayer List:


Prayer requests will stay on the Parish Prayer List for four weeks with the exception of parishioners with ongoing needs. If you wish a prayer request to remain on the list, please call the office to renew the request.


Intercessions: Jamie Bridgers, Ann Rhodes, Jim & Deb Johnson, Patricia Smith, Joan Davidson, Matt Stephenson, John & Susan Dempsey, Ellen Massey, Bill Olson, Cindy Perkey, Nick Avants, Sally Fittsizer, Isabelle Tenace, Cade Archer, Dana Teichart, Machelle Christiansen, and Jon Healey.


Intercessions for Family & Friends: Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Mark & Jennifer, Susan, Jody Gayle, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Jim & Charlotte, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Higginbotham, Danny Yeager, Shannon Bohnert, Micah Jordon, Rodney Brady, John V. Miller, Ben Handford, Jim Reynolds, Peggy Comer, Kristin, Georgina Mosser, Kristi Smith, Raymond Staggs, Gary & Phylis Bratton, Connie Barnett, Q, Lois Work, Marci Ward, the family of Norma Mobley, Wilma, Edie Knowles, Mitchell & Wilma Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Eleanor, James, Rebecca Ward, Sam Colley-Toothacker, Ian Young, Shelly & Heath Wooldridge, Clarinda, and Walter Hopper.


In Memoriam: Hassel Evans Myers, Jr



Birthdays: Tammy Kipfer (7/7), Drake McSpadden (7/10), Suzanne Magouyrk (7/12), and Mary Kay Jones (7/12).

Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday

Celebrant: Rev. Dr. Natalie Molineaux

Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Ardis Gillespie

Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Brenda Bittle

Lector: Tammy Kipfer

Ushers: Gary Perkey & Lee Conditt

Technical Support: Steve Massey

Coffee Hour: Tammy Kipfer

Altar Guild: Kim & Tim Dunlap


Community Meal (7/9/2025): Team Stalker

 This Sunday's altar flowers are given by Sabrina & Lee Conditt to the glory of God and in celebration of Ty & Anna Beth Condit’s upcoming birthdays.

This upcoming week, July 7th, my office hours will return to normal; open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, closed on Wednesdays. Noah has been doing well with his speech therapy and will still continue on with Miles taking him every Tuesday 🙂

-Katie

 


Postal Address:

P.O. Box 2255 Batesville, AR 72503-2255

Phone:

870-793-2203

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