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


December 21-27, 2025

 
 

Upcoming Events & News

 

Christmas Week Office Hours: For the week of Christmas, I will be in my office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; all days will be from 8 am-Noon (Noah does not have therapy next week per the holiday). I will be off Christmas Day.


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 37 at $119,980. 2025 pledges were 57 at $209,994 of which $175,851.56 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 in January 2026, the Chosen group is starting back with Season 1, Episode 1. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex to help determine when it will be best for everyone to meet; please make sure you fill in your contact information so Jeraine and get in touch with you (if you have already signed up, please circle back to the form to ensure your information is there please). You can also contact Katie at the office if you would like to be part of the viewing group.


Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is reading Adam Hamilton book, The Walk, 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, December 21st & January 4th at 9:30 am
  • Greening of the Church: Sunday, December 21st after church 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
  • 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! 😊

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, Isabelle Tenace, Dana & Bob Teichart, Machelle Christiansen, Ardis Gillespie, Martha Healey, Mike Mundy, and Natalie Molineaux.


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, Lois Work, Wilma, Edie Knowles, Mitchell Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Eleanor, Ian Young, Shelly & Heath Wooldridge, Walter Hopper, Linda Brewer, Sarah Mosser, Nicole Haskins, Linda Healey Morgan, Ina Bolten, Sandra Coe, the Teague Family, Kera Cook & family, Jacquline Levy, Gina, Linda, Autumn & Our Father’s Table, Hank Pearce, and Sophie Krug.


In Memoriam: Katherine Stroud.



Birthdays & Anniversaries: Donna Fagan (12/22), Deborah Johnson (12/25), Sarah Hays (12/26), Jim & Deborah Johnson (12/22), and Danell & Edmund Hetrick (12/26).

Ministers Serving This Sunday

Celebrant: The Rev. Shelley Ryan

Lay Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Kristian Ameigh

Lay Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Brenda Bittle

Lector: Mike Mundy

Ushers: Mike & Rhonda Mundy

Technical Support: David Taverner

Coffee Hour: The Bittles

Altar Guild: Donna Fagan


Community Meal (12/24/2025): Team Kipfer

Recap: Rector Announcement

Sarah Harmon's Letter


The Rev. Carolyne's Bio


Carolyne's Letter

EfM Prayer

We know that we must

abide by your laws & are grateful for

your loyalty.

We wonder in your salvation through

baptism and we doubt; therefore we

confess our shortcomings, so we pray for

the possibility of being saved because

our longing is for your welcome,

In Jesus Name, Amen

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.

 


Postal Address:

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

Phone:

870-793-2203

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