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


January 26-February 1, 2025

Upcoming Events & News

Don't forget about Bishop Harmon's visit with us this Sunday! There will be a potluck breakfast in between services; please bring a dish to share! 😀

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


Altar Guild Volunteers Needed & Flower Scheduling: St Paul's Altar Guild needs volunteers for the following months: March (need 2), September (need 1), and October (need 1).


Also, flowers are needed for the following Sundays before Ash Wednesday: Feb 2nd, & 23rd, and March 2nd. Contact Jo Cargill-Krug at 870-613-6981. Text Jo if possible and she will confirm what dates are available.


153rd Annual Diocesan Convention: Per the Communiqué from the Episcopal Church in Arkansas- This year’s convention will be Friday, February 14th-15th in Little Rock. The theme for 2025 is “Nurturing Fertile Soil” Ezekiel 17:5. Friday’s service and other events will take place at Trinity Cathedral, and Saturday’s events will take place at Episcopal Collegiate School.


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
  • Churchmen’s Club Meeting: Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00 pm at Scott McSpadden’s home
  • Episcopal Church Women Meeting: Wednesday, January 29th at 11:30 am at The River Restaurant
  • Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, February 2nd & 16th at 9:45 am
  • 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. We invite anyone who likes such puzzles to join us each Tuesday afternoon for comradery starting January 7, 2025.


Blessing Box: Looking for ideas about what to donate for the Blessing Box? Rice Krispie treats, pop tarts, ramen noodles, fruit snacks, granola bars or chips work! These items will go in the Blessing Box, and will also be shared with our Lyon College students when the Care Team makes “snack bags” to pass out monthly. 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, Rebecca Ward, Cindy Perkey, Tammy Kipfer, Ann Stephenson, the Healey family, and Cameron Gillespie.


Intercessions for Family & Friends: Jim Wilson, Jay, Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Mark & Jennifer, Susan, Jody Gayle, Tara Nance, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Keith Perkins, Jim & Charlotte, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Counts, Nan & Matt Tucker, Walker, Mark Higginbotham, Danny Yeager, Shannon Bohnert, Micah Jordon, Rodney Brady, Kathy Kleveno, Mike & Brandy Wyatt, John V. Miller, Ben Handford, Jim Reynolds, Christina, Peggy Comer, Kristin, Marilyn Townsend, Georgina Mosser, Jeannie Sade, Kristi Smith, Raymond Staggs, Gary & Phylis Bratton, Connie Barnett, Neva Miles Hector, Diarmund (Dar Mood), Sarah, Cody, & Brady, Q, Vicki Bettis, Betty Rains, Katherine McSpadden, and Vani Jo Geroy.


Birthdays and an Anniversary: Brenda Bittle (1/26), Mike Mundy (1/31), and John & Susan Dempsey (1/29).

Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday

Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. Bishop Harmon

Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Ardis Gillespie

Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Paul Hance

Lector: Mike Mundy

Crucifer: Karis Ford

Torches: Cade Archer & Sam Sullins

Bishop’s Chaplain: Ray Sullins

Ushers: Brenda & Nikki Bittle

Technical Support: Steve Massey

Coffee Hour: Ellen Massey & Beverly Grigsby

Altar Guild: Judy Purnell, Kathryn Johnson, & Jo Cargill-Krug


Community Meal (1/29/2025):  Team Kipfer


This Sunday's altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Bishop Harmon’s visit by Susie Cummins.

EfM prayer from this week:


Trinity, hear our prayer tonight.

You are our hotline to understanding, love and care of one another.

We thank you for walking with us on our daily journey through life.

We pray that we may be a lifeline to our brothers and sisters, so that all may know the love of the Trinity.

Amen.

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