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All Are Welcome

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

September 17-23, 2023

Upcoming Events & News

Lector Meeting: For all who signed up for the ‘Lector Sign Up’ and for anyone else who is interested who did not sign up, there will be a brief meeting Sunday, September 24th after the 10:30 service.

Education for Ministry (EfM): There will be a brief meeting in the Parish Hall after the 10:30 service this Sunday for anyone interested in our Education for Ministry group. We need to set the day/time for our group to begin meeting - and we may have room for another person or two. So, please come even if you did not sign up before to be a part of this year's EfM group.

Choral Evensong: Next Evensong will be Sunday, September 24th.

Care Team Meeting: The Care Team will meet Sunday, September 24th after Evensong at 6pm.

Episcopal Church Women’s Fall Gathering: This year’s ECW Fall Gathering will be hosted by St. Bartholomew’s of Fort Smith, October 13th-14th. It will take place at 2701 Old Greenwood Rd. Fort Smith, AR 72903. The registration fee is $30 now and after October 1st, the fee will be $35. You can find the link to register here: ECW Fall Gathering. You can also contact Susan Moore at susanrmoore1201@gmail.com with any questions concerning the weekend program, schedule, or housing.

Reminder from the Office: Please keep in mind to lock doors (inside when noted and outside) behind you and make sure appliances are turned off if you use anything in the church or kitchen. Thank you, Katie.

Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship. We promise you will still be able to beat the Baptists and Methodists to lunch afterwards.

Care Team Collection: The Care Team is collecting personal care items to be distributed. There will be a basket to collect items at the front of the church as well as a box in the church office. Items to bring can include: travel size toothpaste and toothbrushes, dental floss, Kleenex, soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, wipes, washcloths, deodorant, sunscreen, bug spray, feminine hygiene products and other toiletries.

Blessing Box: Donations for non-perishable food items are needed for our Blessing Box, previously known as the Little Library. Foods that are ready to eat and pop top items are suggested. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

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: Peyton Olson, Jamie Bridgers, Ann Rhodes, John & Susan Dempsey, Jim & Deb Johnson, Patricia Smith, Joan Davidson, Kay, Fred Krug, Al Crouch, Matt Stephenson, and Ingeborg Grahn.

Intercessions for Family & Friends: Shawn Gott, Jim Wilson, Finn, Lucy Harris, Nancy, Pam Bachman, Jay, Lakyn Chambers, Laura Reid, Howard Crosby, Jerry Daugherty, Cindy Sellers Roach, Autumn Celestine, Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Jim H., Tom & Kathy Celestine, Marilyn McRoy, Billy Ward, Liz Rust, Mary Myers, Mason Evans, Mark & Jennifer, and Sandra Hughes.

In Memoriam: Susie Farris.

Birthdays & Anniversaries: Peyton Olson (9/18), Carol Crosby (9/20), Anna Grace McSpadden (9/20), Dean Sullins (9/20), Lola Goodwin (9/21), Cameron Hetrick (9/21), Dana Davidson (9/23), Roger & Machelle Christiansen (9/20), and Don & Karen Mills (9/21).