All Are Welcome

 
Newsletter Heading _St Paul in Glass_.jpg



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


July 27-August 2, 2025

 

Special Announcement

Bishop Harmon is coming this Sunday! He will serve both the 8:00 am & 10:30 am services. He will be meeting with Vestry between the 8 o'clock and 10:30 service and will be joining us for Coffee Hour after the 10:30 service to speak with the congregation.

 

Upcoming Events & News

 

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.


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 dates for flowers are September 14th & 21st and October 5th, 19th, & 26th.  Call or text Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve a date at (870-613-6981).


Forward Day by Day: The August, September & October issue of Forward Day by Day has arrived and will be available for you to pick up this Sunday in the Narthex and in the office during the week. We will also mail you a copy if you wish – please call or email Katie if you would like her to mail one to you.


Mark Your Calendar:

  • Care Team Meeting: Sunday July 27th after the 10:30 service
  • 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, and Machelle Christiansen.


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 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 and an Anniversary: Lisa Powell (7/27), Lua Jones (7/29), Julie Dozier (8/2), and Donald & Deann Coleman (7/31).

Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday

Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. John T.W. Harmon

Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Kristian Ameigh

Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Brenda Bittle

Lector: Gary Perkey

Ushers: Mike & Rhonda Mundy

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: Ann Stephenson

Altar Guild: Kim & Tim Dunlap


Community Meal (7/30 /2025): Team Wray






This Sunday's altar flowers are given by Deann & Donald Coleman to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for their 49th wedding anniversary; married at St. Paul’s on July 31, 1976.




Last week an email was sent with the updated Community Meal list. As it turned out, October was left out by mistake (oops). Attached below is an updated PDF file of the schedule.

Community Meal Schedule

 


Postal Address:

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

Phone:

870-793-2203

Facebook