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


March 22-28, 2026


 
 

Upcoming Events & News

 

Manpower Needed: Manpower is needed after church this week to move more tables and chairs from storage out back into the Parish Hall. St Paul's is hosting this week's Lenten lunch, and we expect 90 to 100 people. For more information, contact Pam Baxter.


Easter Gifts: Easter will be on April 5th this year. Memorial and thanksgiving gifts need to be received by March 30th to be included in our Easter bulletins.


Episcopal Basket Weaving: Mike Schmidt will lead a class on how to make palm crosses for Palm Sunday on Saturday, March 28th. A light breakfast will be served in the Parish Hall. All ages are welcome to come, and it will begin at 8:30 am and last until 100 palms are made. Come out and enjoy the fun!


Volunteers Needed for Holy Week: Volunteers are needed for our upcoming Holy Week Services. Volunteers needed are readers for Palm Sunday, Good Friday both noon and evening; ushers are needed for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Evening, and Easter Vigil on Saturday; and lectors are needed Good Friday Evening and Easter Vigil on Saturday. Please contact Katie at the office if you wish to volunteer for any of these spots.


Altar Flowers: The next available dates are April 19th & 26th and May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st. If you would like to reserve any of these dates, please contact Rhonda Mundy.


Forward Day by Day: The May, June, and July 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.


ECW Meeting Update: ECW will begin meetings after Easter season. Watch for upcoming dates in the announcements soon!


Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is reading Adam Hamilton book, The Lord’s Prayer, and we will continue meeting at 9:15 each Sunday morning in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!


Mark Your Calendar:

  • Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, March 29th and April 12th & 26th at 9:30 am
  • Care Team Meeting: Sunday, March 22nd after Coffee Hour
  • Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in the Parish Hall
  • Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
  • The Chosen Meetings: Every Monday from 3:30-5:00 pm and every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 pm
  •  Dementia Caregivers Support Group: April 9th at 11:00 am & April 14th at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in the Parlor

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, Jim & Deb Johnson, Patricia Smith, Joan Davidson, Matt Stephenson, John & Susan Dempsey, Ellen Massey, Bill Olson, Cindy Perkey, Dana & Bob Teichart, Machelle Christiansen, Martha Healey, Mike Mundy, Natalie Molineaux, Marilyn Smith, and Inge ‘Granny’ Grahn.


Intercessions for Family & Friends: Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, 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, James & Lois Work, Wilma, Mitchell Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Eleanor, Shelly & Heath Wooldridge, Linda Brewer, Sarah Mosser, Nicole Haskins, Linda Healey Morgan, Sandra Coe, the Teague Family, Kera Cook & family, Jacquline Levy, Gina, Linda, Autumn & Our Father’s Table, Hank Pearce, Sharon Santangelo and Ellie & Clarke.


Memoriam: Ann Rhodes.



Birthdays: Tim Dozier (3/23).

Ministers Serving This Sunday

Celebrant: Rev. Carolyne Adhola

Lay Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Mike Schmidt

Lay Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Nikki Bittle

Lector: Virginia Wray

Acolyte: Karis Ford

Ushers: Pam Baxter & Paul Hance

Technical Support: Steve Massey

Coffee Hour: Regina Cooper

Altar Guild: Nikki & Brenda Bittle



Community Meal (3/25/2026): Team Strawberry Mennonites

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-12:00 pm

The office is closed on Friday

 


Postal Address:

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

Phone:

870-793-2203

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