All Are Welcome

Forward Day by Day: The February, March, April 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.

Altar Flowers: There are upcoming Sundays available for those who wish to supply altar flowers. Those dates are: February 1st, 8th, & 15th. Please contact Rhonda Mundy at 870-612-0928 to reserve one of these dates.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Beginning on January 8th at 11:00 am & continuing every 2nd Thursday of the month and beginning Tuesday, January 13th at 2:00 pm & continuing every 2nd Tuesday of the month, there will be a Dementia Caregivers Support Group held at the First Presbyterian Church in the Parlor.

Pledge 2026: The theme for our stewardship campaign this year focuses on the stories we tell and the ways we are called to share our words, our actions, our love, and our joy with the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can share your treasure, time, and talents. Total 2026 pledges currently entered are 44 at $147,980. 2025 pledges were 56 at $209,994 of which $187,984.66 has been received.  

Vestry Nominations: We are taking nominations for the Vestry class of 2029 (2026-2029). During our annual meeting on March 1st, three people will be elected. Please contact any current Vestry member or the church office with your nominations.

The Chosen Viewing: Starting January 12, 2026, the Chosen group is starting back with Season 1, Episode 1 on Mondays from 3:30-5:00. Please contact Jeraine by text or email (713-825-0412 and gawdjeraine@gmail.com) to join. On Tuesdays, all are welcome to join in from 3:30-5:00 to assemble the ‘The Chosen’ themed jigsaw puzzle.

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

Children’s Sunday School: Children's Sunday School will have a Year of Service this year. For anyone who is homebound and needs help or assistance with small tasks, please reach out to the church office. Children's Sunday School also plans on helping with the Care Team as well.

Mark Your Calendar:

• Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, January 18th & February 1st at 9:30 am
• Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
• Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in the Parish Hall

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! 😊

Officiant (8:00): Kristian Ameigh

Officiant (10:30): Paul Hance

Chalice Bearer (8:00): Sarah Harmon

Chalice Bearer (10:30): Steve Massey

Lector: Tammy Kipfer

Acolyte: Gary Perkey

Ushers: Pat Mulick & Lee Conditt

Technical Support: David Taverner

Coffee Hour: Jon Perkins

Altar Guild: Judy Purnell & Jo Cargill-Krug

Community Meal (1/21/2026): Team Kipfer

This Sunday's altar flowers are placed for the glory of God by Sandy and Nelson Barnett in honor of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild and all the joy they bring into our lives.

An Altar Guild Message from Jo Cargill-Krug:

I’ve been serving St. Paul’s as Altar Guild director for at least 20 years (I never counted). It has enriched my love and understanding of the worship service and has given me a chance to serve the church I love. I’m not stepping down (yet) but I know that someone else needs to step up and learn the whys and wherefores of the job. It would be unfair to wait until I get run over by a bus and let those left try to figure it all out.

I have asked Rhonda Mundy to be my director-in-training and she has agreed. I picked her because she loves altar work and she a lot younger than I am. I will be with her at least for the better part of 2026 to guide her. After that she is more than capable.

Rhonda will be coordinating the altar flower schedule so please call or text her at 870-612-0928 to reserve your dates. She will notify the church office.

We have a wonderful group of 20 volunteers doing the work of Altar Guild. They contribute greatly to the efficiency and beauty of our worship services. Thanks to you all.

EfM Prayers

1/4/2026

Blessed are you, O Lord who is love, for you brought light out of darkness and make us more forgiving and less judgmental.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

1/11/2026

God, we affirm our relationship with You.

We know that we must worship You in all that we do.

We wonder about our calling by you and the

message you want us to share, and

we doubt the miracles we see

everyday, (without realizing they are miracles).

So we pray for the possibility of

mutual wisdom, because our longing is

for your restored temple.

In Jesus Name, Amen

Recap: Rector Announcement

The Rev. Carolyne's New Year Eve Message to St. Paul's (New PDF version to view)

Sarah Harmon's Letter

The Rev. Carolyne's Bio (New PDF version to view)

Carolyne's Letter

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8am-12pm. Tuesday closing hours vary between 11 am & 12pm; a Facebook post the day of should be posted of the hours that day. The office is closed on Friday.