Please Give Generously of Your Time, Talents and also Your Money

As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, I am struck by how much I am thankful for St. George’s and its impact on my family. While, to some, this may feel like a cheap cliche, I am genuinely in awe of the church and its place in mine and Mathilda’s life. I was certainly reminded this Summer during Vacation Bible School and again very recently at Trunk-or-Treat. These two events alone showcased the talents and gifts of the congregation but, possibly more importantly, displayed the extent to which our church community touches and impacts the lives of so many. However, in the moment as we are wrapped up in the “what” and the “why” of a particular event, we may forget the “how”. 

When we come together in celebration and worship, we know that our focus is, ultimately, on the Lord and service unto his name, our “what” and “why”. The “how”, while many times more concrete in nature, can also be more difficult to engage. This is because it requires something more of us than simply being present. It requires our time, our attention, our energy, our money, our Stewardship. Events like Trunk-or-Treat, VBS, and even worship on a given Sunday require more than just our presence; they require a host of people, planning, and resources in order to come to fruition. So, we join planning committees, sign up for a shift or a dish, and give our time and money in support to our Church Community. 

I think back to the focus on VBS this past June and the story of Noah, who was given an impossible task but nevertheless, he committed to the Stewardship that was required of him and in the end he was rewarded. In this season of Thanks please do not forget the Giving. Please give generously of your time and also your money to this very special and important place, St. George’s Episcopal Church.

This Sunday is our Stewardship Ingathering. If you have not yet turned in your pledge card, please bring it to put it in the basket for our Bishop's blessing this Sunday or fill it out online, see Giving Online below.

Molly Prewitt

Junior Warden

Sunday, Nov. 10

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Stewardship Ingathering

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

The Right Rev. Phoebe Roaf,

Bishop of West Tennessee

9:00 am Preacher, The Rev. Dorothy White Celebrant

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

The Right Rev. Phoebe Roaf,

Bishop of West Tennessee

Celebrant and Preacher

Nursery, Children's Chapel** (livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. also posted later in the day)

11:45 p.m. Coffee Hour

4:30 p.m. EYC Gathering

Music for both services by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with Coventry Choir, with assistance of Kane Bradley, Music Assistant



Lectionary readings are Track 1

Sunday, Nov. 17

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

The Rev. Dr. Dorothy White

Celebrant and Preacher

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

Nursery, Children's Chapel**

( livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. also posted later in the day)

11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour

12:00 p.m. Vestry meeting, DOK Chapter meeting,

3:00 p.m. More Than a Meal

4:30 p.m. EYC Gathering

Music for both services by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with Coventry Choir with assistance of Kane Bradley, Music Assistant.

Lectionary Readings are Track 1

Worship with us In-Person or Online

We continue to provide a worship service online each Sunday,  livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. on our YouTube Channel and on Facebook then recorded and posted on our YouTube page and our Facebook page for later viewing. You can also access these from the front page of our website at https://stgchurch.org under Worship or Sunday Schedule by clicking wherever our YouTube channel is mentioned.

NOTE: Our previous worship service videos are archived on our YouTube page.

NEW Worship Changes

Eucharist We have returned to the use of the common cup during the Holy Eucharist. We will continue to provide the opportunity for intinction only from a separate chalice as well. If you wish to intinct only, receive the bread from the priest or lay eucharistic minister (LEM) and step further to the side to the LEM holding a chalice.

Announcements will be made following the Sharing of the Peace.

New Service Time: Beginning December 1st, Advent I, our service times will change to 8:30 a.m. for the early service; the second service will remain at 10:30 a.m.

Children's Chapel

We offer Worship and Wonder (PK-5th) in Classroom B, and Our Journey with God (6th-12th) in Classroom A during our 10:30 a.m. service. Your children will experience an age-appropriate lesson based on the lectionary shared in the service. Additional teachers are needed, contact Karrie at Karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org if you would be willing to help as a teacher.

Healing Prayers each Sunday

If you would like to have healing prayers for yourself or through you for a family member or friend, members of the Order of the Daughters of the King or clergy will be available in the chapel in the back of the nave to administer healing prayers with laying on of hands and anointing if desired. Just go back to the chapel after you take communion or at the end of the service where they will meet you for prayer.

Room in the Inn First Host Night Tonight

On November 7 one of the most important ministries we do at Saint George’s begins its ninth season of serving at the Methodist Church Cottage a block south of The Commissary. On the first and third Thursdays of each month, November through March, we provide a delicious dinner, breakfast, a comfortable bed, showers, clothes washing, and a selection of needed items to those who are homeless. 

Most importantly over the time we have served we have provided listening ears and comfort to literally hundreds of individuals. When our volunteers are “being in the moment” with our guests it is truly the best possible gift one can offer a “houseless” person in need.

While most of our volunteer opportunities have now filled there are few openings remaining to help, including being an overnight Shepherd on the first Thursday evening in March. Just contact me at the email below if you have an interest.

John Remsen

RITI Coordinator, St. George’s 

jremsenjr@yahoo.com 

Come Join the Fun and Fellowship with Lancers This Friday Evening, Nov. 8

Lancers, our social group for adults, will meet in the Parish Hall this Friday for a Social Hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by our potluck dinner. All are welcome, meet old friends and make new ones! Bring your favorite drink (BYOB beer, wine, or soda), and an appetizer, main dish, salad, side or dessert to share. In December we will host the parish annual Candles & Carols sing-along with Exultemus on December 13, come out tomorrow night and help us plan this event.

Bishop's Visitation This Sunday

We welcome Bishop Phoebe Roaf, to St. George's this Sunday for her annual visitation with us. She will be our preacher and celebrant for communion. Please come to the Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall after the service to greet her, and for a Q and A session with her.



Coming Events

Nov. 07 - Room in the Inn season begins for SGEC, first host night

Nov. 08 - Watercolor Class (10 am); Lancers (6:30 pm)

Nov. 09 - Watercolor Workshop (10 am)

Nov. 10 - Bishop's Visitation, Bldgs & Grnds mtg, EYC Gathering

Nov. 11 - Knitting Ministry

Nov. 12 - Book Club

Nov. 15 - Flying Solo

Looking Ahead

Nov. 17 Sunday, Vestry Mtg; DOK Mtg; Holy Spirit Squad Gathering; MTAM

Nov. 21 - RITI Host Night

Nov. 24 - Sunday (Christ the King), "Deck the Halls"

Nov. 26 - Turkey Tuesday Luncheon

Nov. 28-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed

Dec. 01 - Sunday, Advent I

Weekly Events

Sunday – St. George's Consort and Sanctifica Rehearsals

Monday - EfM meets 6:45 in the Library

Tuesday – Tai Chi, 6:30 pm in the Activity Center

Wednesday – DOK hosts a Bible Study (10:00 a.m.) / Coventry Choir rehearsal 7 p.m.

Thursday - Exultemus rehearsal / Thursday Night Bible Study, 7 - 9 pm Online

A question I have heard from several folks recently is, “Where are we at with our Rector Search Process?”

In the Journey of our Rector Transition period, we are currently at Milestone #3.

Looking back, Milestone #1 was “The Journey Begins.” Beginning in February 2024, Bishop Phoebe met with us, summoned us to this journey, and led us in embracing a healthy rector transition by taking the time to say goodbye to Mother Dorothy Wells and honor her years of ministry to St. George’s.

Next, from April to June we worked on Milestone #2, “Our Companions along the Way.” This milestone involved searching for an Interim Rector, meeting Canon Rob (Canon to the Ordinary), and working with a consultant to obtain an assessment of our congregation.

Milestone #3, where we currently are, involves taking the First Steps of the journey. Journeying to this milestone has taken a little longer than we originally anticipated, as journeys often do. Have you ever had that experience of trying to get out on the road for a trip? As you get close to departure, many things come to mind that need to be done before setting out on the trip. In the same way, we also paused to wait for the arrival of our Diocesan Canon to the Ordinary and our Interim Rector, Rev. Dorothy. Next, we will share with you the insights learned from our Congregational Assessment this summer. This will be done through a series of short YouTube videos, which are currently being designed by Rev. Dorothy, Molly Prewitt, and myself. The Search Committee (and the Vestry) will work to internalize those insights because they will be the foundation of our next Milestone.

If you missed Rev. Dorothy's introductory video "Join the Journey," you can view it on our YouTube channel here.

In Milestone #4, the Search team will write a parish profile and position profile (clergy job description). From there, we will begin to interview candidates for Rector, and the journey continues.

Will you pray for the Vestry, staff, Rev. Dorothy, and the Search Committee? Thank you for your prayers, patience, and support as we work through the steps of this journey.

Perry Pennington

Senior Warden

Giving Online

Just use this QR code or button below, to give or to pledge! It’s that simple! We thank you for your support! 

To pledge time and offerings, you can use the link below, click on the QR code or contact the church office. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Jim Vogel, Treasurer

St. George's Offers Opportunities to Multi-task on Sundays

Many of your fellow parishioners multi-task on Sundays as children's chapel teachers, choir members, lectors, lay readers, ushers, altar guild members and the like, but here's a really unique talent as Andrew Proctor simultaneously plays the french horn while conducting the Sanctifica ensemble last Sunday!

It's a little hard to see the baton in his right hand, but I assure you it was keeping the ensemble together in time!

2-Day Beginner Watercolor Workshop

November 9 & 16 from 10am - 12pm 

$125 + supplies (rent, purchase kit, or buy your own)

Have you always wanted to try Watercolor? In this adult beginner class Stacey Meredith will introduce you to the wonderful world of watercolor through techniques, supplies, and a variety of projects. Projects include a landscape, floral, and an abstract. No experience is necessary. Supply options available. Date, time, and supply details at the link: https://www.meredithdesignco.com/adult-watercolor-class or feel free to reach out to Stacey Meredith at 901.488.1785 or slmeredith@me.com.

Clean Up Day, Nov. 16, 9am - 12 pm

The church needs your contribution of time to prepare our building and grounds for a new season! Primary projects will be cleaning windows and walls, clearing the north forest of fallen limbs, and, if needed weeding planting beds. Please bring your gloves, digging tools, and a broom. While the grounds are being cleaned up, the altar guild members will be doing a "deep clean" of the chancel, nave and narthex in preparation for Advent. Refreshments and water will be provided.

Save the dates!

"Deck the Halls" - Sunday Nov. 24th after the 10:30 service, we will hold an intergenerational activity to decorate the church for Christmas. We invite the entire parish to this special event. Immediately following the 10:30am service, we will gather in the Parish Hall for some special treats and then divide into groups to help set up trees and "Deck the Halls" in preparation for the next week's Advent Procession. There will be children and youth activities, ornament making, cookie decoration and more in the Parish Hall. We will also have Advent wreaths available to assemble for your own home (suggested donation $10 for wreath).  

Turkey Tuesday, Nov. 26, our annual communal Thanksgiving Dinner for those who might otherwise celebrate Thanksgiving alone.

Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! "Turkey Tuesday" plans are underway! 

We recognize that the holidays may not bring us all into communion with one another as they used to. Whether the distance is too far, the opportunity hasn't presented itself this year or you just want to spend some special time with your Family and Friends here at St. George's....we hope you make plans to join us for a special Thanksgiving luncheon on Tuesday, November 26th from 11:30am to 1pm. We will have prayers of Thanksgiving, enjoy a delicious plated Thanksgiving meal, and spend treasured time in fellowship together. Roast turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, lettuce salad, rolls and homemade pies are on the menu! If you need transportation to and from the luncheon, please email Karrie. Please RSVP to Karrie LaCroix by Wednesday, November 20th if you plan to attend! If health or other concerns limit your ability to get out that day, please email Karrie and we will make sure that you get a meal delivered to you! We look forward to seeing you!

Coming in Advent - Save the Dates!

Sunday, Dec. 1 - Tri-church Advent Procession, we will again join Germantown United Methodist and Germantown Presbyterian churches in a procession from church to church that includes hymns, lighting of the Advent wreaths and a short homily.

Sunday, Dec. 8 - Advent Lessons & Carols, a special 3 p.m. service where we gather to hear the Advent lessons and sing carols heralding the coming birth of our Lord.

Friday, Dec. 13 - Candles & Carols, hosted by Lancers for adults of the parish, where we gather for a social hour, potluck and the singing of Christmas songs and carols led by Exultemus. 

New Driveway Gates

You have probably noticed that driveway gates to the back parking lot have been installed but at this time are not in operation. This is a part of the security upgrades being made for our church and preschool property. We are waiting for approval from the City of Germantown. More information will come as to how and when they will operate.

St. George's Has an Online Pictorial Directory

Click on this St. George's Church Directory landing page below to read about how you can be added to it or add your photo.

Need help or have questions? Please email: directory@stgeorgesgermantown.org

The Pem Field Library has been updated and brought online!

Virginia Baird has reorganized our Library to catalog recent gifts and make it even more user-friendly by including a listing of its contents online (https://www.librarycat.org/lib/stgeorgelibrary). The Library employs the Dewey Decimal classification system with the OOO’s starting to your left as you enter the library and continuing clockwise around the room, culminating in the Children’s collection on the far right. The Gibson and Marquis collections have been integrated into the main collection and designated with the initial call letters GIB and MAR respectively. For instructions on how to use the Library in-person or online

Looking for an Exercise Class? Tai Chi, Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m.

Sandra Keller is teaching Tai Chi for Healthy Living on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center.; (901) 486-0036 or mizfrog@comcast.net.

Notes on the Notes

Our busy season for music at St. George's continues...after a well-attended concert by the Concordia Orchestra on Oct. 27, Sanctifica's contribution to the 10:30 service and a wonderful combined Evensong with the choir from Calvary Church in downtown Memphis this past Sunday, we look forward to Sanctifica joining us for Sunday morning worship once again on Christ the King Sunday, Nov. 24.

Following that, we come to the season of Advent, where our choir will once again participate in the Advent Procession on Dec. 1 and present our annual Advent service of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 8. Thanks to the vestry, we have been able to renew Kane Bradley's contract to lead the children's music program, and are looking forward to getting that group going once more. If your child would like to participate, we will be holding rehearsals on Wednesday afternoons from 5:15-6:00. If your child would like to sing, please get in touch! The plan is for the children to sing at Lessons and Carols, and also at the Christmas Eve children's pageant.

Stephen Karr

Director of Music Ministry

Wednesday Morning Bible Study is

Open to All

St. George's Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King hosts a Wednesday morning Bible study from 10 - 11 a.m. that is open to all interested persons. This month they finish up their survey of women in the Bible.

Beginning Wednesday, November 13th the Bible Study group will read and study the Book of Revelation using Engaging God’s Word: Revelation by Community Bible Study. It is available at Amazon for $15.43. All are welcome!

St. George's Book Club Meets Next Tuesday, November 12

Our November book is A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci. In this novel two attorneys, Jack Lee a white lawyer in Virginia and Desiree DuBose a black lawyer from Chicago, team to represent a black man charged with killing a white couple. On their own neither one can stop the prosecution's deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair, but together the pair fight for what once seemed impossible: a chance for a fair trial and true justice.

We will meet in the Church Library at 7 pm, bring a drink or munchies to share. If you are on the Book Club email list, you will receive a reminder and login information for joining via the online (Zoom) option. If you would like to join the group, contact Kit Decker at kit.decker@earthlink.net to be put on the email group list for the Book Club to receive announcements and meeting information.

The Book Club Schedule for reading year 2024-25 has been posted to the church website. You can access it here. A new trifold brochure for the Reading Year 2024-25 with a description of Book Club, scheduled dates and a brief synopsis of each book is available for pickup in the Bookshoppe or at the meetings.

Thursday Night Bible Study Studies The Psalms

Psalms have held a central place in Christian Church’s worship for two thousand years. Psalms are poetic prayers and form what have been called a “school of prayer.” They teach us how to bring ourselves before God. Scripture is God talking to us, Psalms are us talking to God. Psalms demonstrate that all of life is lived under God’s loving sovereignty---all of life---both its darkest and brightest moments.

As poetry, Psalms require us to stretch our imaginations, to step outside of ourselves and listen carefully. As Hebrew poetry they are intensely compact and at the same time capable of having multiple meanings in a single line.

Please join St. George’s Episcopal Church’s Thursday Evening Bible Study online at 7:00 P.M. each week, for an amazing, in-depth study of the Book of Psalms that you have never experienced and will probably never again experience. Contact the class’s facilitator, Dr. Jimmy Elam at jimmyelam@hotmail.com, for further information, handouts and weekly Zoom link.

Forward Day by Day Available

Forward Movement offers beautiful books, apps, mobile-friendly websites, and podcasts to support a roving life of prayer.

Visit prayer.forwardmovement.org to find morning and evening prayer, the daily scripture readings, Forward Day by Day meditations, special seasonal meditations and more. Or visit forwardmovement.org/podcasts to discover their various podcasts.

The Nov - Jan issue is now available for pick up in the Narthex. You can also subscribe to an emailed daily version of the publication here.

Please click here for a Google calendar with more detailed information. Please email Karrie for any questions or to RSVP for an event.

November Activities for Families and Youth

Our "Worship and Wonder" class for children ages 3 years old through 5th grade meets Sundays in Classroom B during a portion of our 10:30am service. "Our Journey with God" class for 6th-12th grade meets at the same time in Classroom A. Children will be dismissed from church after the reading of the first lesson and return to church at the Peace. Older students will be asked to be good stewards and help assist the younger children in the classroom.

Children's Chapel Teachers are needed to assist the children of St. George's learn about God through play and creativity to experience an age appropriate lesson based on the lectionary shared in the service during our 10:30 am worship service. Contact Kerry at karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org.

Thursday, November 7th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm: EYC and Holy Spirit Squad

Come join Ms. Karrie for St. George's first time hosting this season at Room in the Inn at the Cottage - GUMC, 2338 S. Germantown Rd. We will spend the evening helping to serve the meal and visiting with the guests during the meal. Please email Karrie by November 1st if your youth plans to attend. This will take the place of EYC on November 10th.

Saturday, November 16th, 3pm: EYC to meet at Holy Apostles for closing Eucharist of Dioscesan convention. This will be followed by a "You"nited group Lock-in at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. There will not be EYC on Sunday, November 17th due to the previous night's Lock-in. 

Join us for an unforgettable Diocesan Youth lock-in at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Collierville on Saturday, November 16! We’ll kick off with the Diocesan Eucharist at 2:40 p.m. at Church of the Holy Apostles, then head over to St. Andrew’s for a night of Capture the Flag, games, and a taco bar dinner! 🏃🌮 Don’t miss this night of fun, faith, and friends! Pickup is Sunday morning at 8:15 a.m. Email Karrie at karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org know if your youth plans to come!

Sunday, November 17th, 12pm to 2pm, Holy Spirit Squad lunch and devotion, followed by making salt dough ornaments.  

Sunday, November 24th, 11:30am, St. George's "Deck the Halls" event. Hosted by Family & Youth Ministry. See Parish News above for details.

Sunday, November 24th, 4:30pm to 6:30 pm, EYC will meet at All Saints Episcopal Church (2425 S. White Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38117). We will serve a meal, worship and spend time in fellowship with the Special Friends Fellowship group for their "Thankful for You" event.  

Tuesday, November 26th, 11:30 am-1pm:  

Gobble! Gobble! "Turkey Tuesday" plans are underway! See details in Parish News above; youth volunteers needed to help serve lunch and clean up.

The Holy Spirit Squad (our newly formed group of 3rd through 5th graders) has taken on a service project to assemble a box of goodies and decorate goodie bags for our Room in the Inn guests. If you are interested in helping to support their project and would like to donate an item, the SignUp Genius link can be found here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFAD28A5FDC16-52369185-items#/

Children are so very welcome at St. George’s!

Families, please know that children’s activity bags can be found in the Narthex! These bags include activities to help your entire family talk about the day’s scripture lessons. Please place bags in the basket under the coat rack after use so that we can refill them with supplies!

Serving More Than a Meal, on Sunday, November 17

We serve More Than a Meal on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church from 3 - 5 p.m. Join your St. George’s friends (and make new ones, too), when we next serve More Than a Meal and help make this season a hospitality-filled one for our neighbors. There are a number of roles for Sunday afternoons, from making nametags for guests, to plating food in the kitchen, to serving guests. We’ll start setting up at 3 p.m., and the meal will be served at 4 p.m. with cleanup usually finished by 5 p.m.



Cooking for More Than a Meal

It is St. George’s delight and honor to lead the 3rd Sunday cooking team. If you enjoy making your way around a kitchen, and would love to have a hungry crowd to appreciate your cooking, here's your opportunity! Many thanks to PZ and Selby Horton for leading the cooking team. Please contact PZ Horton at hortonpz@gmail.com for more information about joining the cooking team.

Cleaning Out Your Closets for Fall? Donate Seasonal Clothing to the Calvary Closet

Even though Calvary's building is under renovation, the Clothes Closet remains open for neighbors experiencing homelessness. We will be thankful to receive your donations at the Welcome Inn next door, 82 N. 2nd Street. Men's jackets and winter outerwear, pants, belts, and shoes are a huge need. Women's clothes (appropriate streetwear) are also accepted. Please call 901-525-6602 for questions. Thank you for helping our neighbors!

Calvary Closet needs gently-used seasonal clothing, especially for men, in large and extra large sizes, shoes, and blankets/ throws/ sleeping bags are especially needed for those sleeping outside. Also desired are duffle bags and wheeled suitcases. See the list of items needed and place your bags in the donation tubs in the Narthex. You can also order from the Amazon wish list (search for "Calvary Memphis Outreach"), and they will be sent straight to Calvary! Other needed items include

MIFA Holiday Cards for sale

Spread the holiday spirit with a gift that makes a difference!

For just $10 per card, you can honor friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues while supporting MIFA’s vital programs, from Meals on Wheels to housing and utility assistance and more. Simply send MIFA your recipient list, and our dedicated volunteers will handwrite your name, address each card, and mail them with care.

Click here for more information about MIFA’s Holiday Cards, featured artist Kong Wee Pang, and to place your order.

REGISTER TODAY!

FREE MENTAL HEALTH LUNCH & LEARN

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 12 PM-1 PM

Germantown Presbyterian Church

2363 S. Germantown Rd

Sign up by Friday, November 8, so we can reserve a lunch for you!

Navigating Life’s Challenges: Pathways to Resilience

"What does not kill me makes me stronger." - Nietzsche

Next Tuesday, November 12, our esteemed Lunch & Learn presenter, Dr. Sean Phipps, will share his research and experiences from over 30 years at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where he served as Chair of the Department of Psychology. At St. Jude, he observed the surprisingly positive adjustment of children with cancer, who not only manage the difficult challenges of their illness, but oftentimes demonstrate an exceptional capacity to thrive despite the obstacles that they face. How do they do it, and what can we learn from them to help us face the inevitable challenges in our own lives?

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS SAMARITAN MEET THE GROWING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY:

·   We have four offices throughout the metro area, making counseling accessible.

·   We have 8 licensed therapists on staff, serving adults, couples, children, adolescents & families.

·   We utilize a sliding scale fee structure and low-fee supplement fund to help those with low incomes or insufficient insurance coverage.

·   We provided over 3,125 counseling sessions last year, with 34% of these sessions being subsidized by Samaritan through grants and donations.

·   Our partnerships with churches and other nonprofits provide a referral network for those in need.

We provide free mental health education through our public Lunch & Learn series.

Donate Here: https://samaritanmidsouth.org/support/

Be a Part of Our Worship Team

Crucifers and Torch Bearers Needed

Thank You to all of our children and youth who will serve as acolytes! It's never too late to join in so please contact Mary Margaret Freeman (marymargaretfree@gmail.com, or 901-336-1790) for more information.

Welcoming Teams, LEMs, & Acolytes Needed

We continuingly need a few more ushers/greeters to greet and help our worshippers find seats, and LEMs for 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.

For more information about serving, please contact or respond to:

Andrew Proctor (LEMs, lectors, at proctorandrew@hotmail.com)

Stan Walker (ushers, stanlwalker64@gmail.com)

Mary Margaret Freeman (Acolytes, marymargaretfree@gmail.com) 

Join a Music Ministry

St. George's music ensembles have resumed regular rehearsals. Contact the persons named for additional information about St. George's music ensembles:

Children’s choir will resume soon. Please contact Stephen Karr at music@stgeorgersgermantown.org.

Coventry Choir, Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm. - Please contact Stephen Karr at music@stgeorgersgermantown.org.

Exultemus!, our folk guitar and vocal ensemble -  Please contact Tom Fields (901-674-0652).

St. George’s Recorder Consort – Please contact Angela Saunders (901-438-9975).

Sanctifica Wind & Brass Ensemble – Please contact Karen Moore (901-486-0417).

Learn and Be A Part of Our Livestream Team

Do you have an interest in learning how to stream live video to the internet? Become part of our livestream team on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, no experience necessary. We have a new system in place that we are all learning how to use. Community service hours signoff available for students. Please contact Joe Austin at josephgaustin16@gmail.com if you are interested.

Support Hurricane Relief Efforts 

Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with local partners to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Your donation to the Hurricane Relief Fund will support affected communities in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Visit episcopalrelief.org Hurricane Relief Fund to support relief and recovery efforts.

Relief and Support for neighbors suffering following international conflicts, natural disasters, and refugee needs.

Episcopal Relief & Development has :

• partnered with Episcopal dioceses along the east coast to respond to immediate needs created by hurricanes and has developed a Hurricane Relief Fund to support those who are suffer from the effects of hurricanes and natural disasters in the USA and abroad. Please visit https://support.episcopalrelief.org/hurricane-relief/.



• partnered with HIAS to Provide Mental Health Support in Response to Israel-Hamas War in Israel and with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem to provide emergency medical support in the Gaza Strip in response to the Israel-Hamas war with the establishment of the Episcopal relief and development middle east fund.

• developed an International Crisis Response Fund to support the families of the thousands of persons who have died in an earthquake hitting Morocco, flooding that has struck Libya – and left many thousands more without shelter, resources or employment. Please visit EpiscopalRelief.org to support the International Crisis Response Fund.

• developed a Hawaii Response Fund to support our neighbors in Lahaina, Maui, following the devastating fires. Please visit EpiscopalRelief.org to support the Hawaii Relief effort.



• developed a fund to support our neighbors in Turkey and Syria who have been devastated by a recent earthquake. Please visit https://support.episcopalrelief.org/syria-turkey-earthquake/ to learn more and to give.

• partnered with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to aid Ukrainian refugees. Please visit

 https://support.episcopalrelief.org/ukraineresponse.

New Exhibit by Artists' Link Nov. 3 - 24

Artists’ Link, a non-profit group of over 150 visual artists, announces its annual Winter Art Show at St. George’s Episcopal Church Gallery. The show opened in the Gallery on November 1st and will be on display until November 24^th.

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Artists’ Link was founded in 1989 to be a resource and support group for Memphis area visual artists and to be a link between artists and the community. Through the years, Artists’ Link has supported local art in many ways and since 2011 has co-sponsored “Incognito,” an art auction that helps fund educational programs at Memphis Botanic Garden. Group art exhibitions are also a vital part of Artists’ Link’s purpose and introduce member artists and their work to new and loyal communities of art lovers. The group holds monthly meetings that are open to the public. Please visit the website: www.artistslink.org and view the group’s activities on Facebook: Artists’ Link, Memphis Area Artists.

A portion of the proceeds from sales in The Gallery supports the work of Carpenter Art Garden, which brings the arts to the underserved Binghampton community. St. George’s Art Gallery is located within St. George’s Episcopal Church and is accessed through the front doors. The Gallery is open M – F from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

St. George's Preschool 

For information about the program, contact the Preschool Director, Sarah Bettendorf at: 901-757-2675

 sarah@stgeorgesgermantown.org



Easy Ways to Support Our Church

Kroger Community Rewards continues to support St. George's. If you shop at Kroger for your groceries and sundries, please register with Kroger so that your purchases earn contributions to St. George's.

Other Parish News



Need to sign someone up for the parish Prayer List or the DOK confidential prayer list? Contact Eileen at office@stgeorgesgermantown.org for Parish List;

Contact Kit Decker at kit.decker@earthlink.net or leave prayer request in the Prayer Box in the Narthex for DOK confidential prayer list.

Would you like to remember or honor someone with Altar Flowers? Donations for altar flowers are always welcomed. Is there a special date or occasion you would like to commemorate? Provide the date and name of the person(s) you wish to remember or honor or occasion (birthday, marriage, anniversary, new birth, death) and donate by check (envelopes in the pews) or online. Suggested donation is $75 for our two Sunday bouquets). Contact Whitney in the Office for more information at (901)754-7282 x 103 or whitney@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Diocesan and Community Events Coming Up

The Diocesan Communicator

The Diocesan Communicator of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is full of news and events. For more information click on the Diocesan Communicator link above and click on the current issue.

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2024 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Make praying for the ministries and churches of the Diocese of West Tennessee a part of your prayer practice in 2024. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for 2024 is now on our website. Access it at http://tinyurl.com/WTNDCOP24 

Diocesan Eucharist | Sat., Nov. 16 at Church of the Holy Apostles (Collierville). Join together with Episcopalians and friends from across the Diocese of West Tennessee on Saturday, November 16 for a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at Church of the Holy Apostles, 1380 Wolf River Blvd., Collierville. Children, youth, families, and friends - all are welcome for this celebration, featuring a youth-led banner procession and Holy Apostles’ signature bluegrass music. Nursery provided. The Diocesan Eucharist will begin at 3 p.m. with Prelude starting at 2:40 p.m. To RSVP, please go to https://edwtn.org/eucharist2024/. 

Advent Arts Market | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 7 at the Barth House (Memphis)

Join us on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barth House Episcopal Center for a fun-filled day featuring locally-made handcrafted art, unique gifts, and family-friendly crafts. Whether you’re looking for that perfect holiday gift or just want to support local talent, this market has something for everyone!

Musical Offerings Around the Diocese:

• Rutter Requiem, Sunday Nov. 10,10:30 am liturgy at Holy Communion
• The Faure' Requiem in D minor, Sunday, Nov. 10, 3:00 pm.. at St. John's
• Organ Rededication Recital, Monday, Nov. 18, 7:30 pm at Holy Communion
• Evensong, First Sundays through May at 5 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church
• The Hope of Advent Music for the Season, Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4 pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Somerville

Other Events:

• 12-Step Eucharist, Nov. 22, 5:30 m, Barth House

Information details and registration for all events are in The Diocesan Communicator Oct. 23 issue

National Church Events

Seeking Episcopal young adult input in ‘Toward a New Generation of Leaders’ survey  

Share Your Voice: Local Young Adults Invited to Take Part in ‘Toward a New Generation of Leaders’ Survey

The Episcopal Church’s Department of Faith Formation wants to hear directly from young adults ages 18-32 in our community! If you’re in this age group, your insights are invaluable to a project focused on understanding the unique gifts and challenges of Gen Z ministry within the church. Your responses will help shape new programs and resources that resonate with today’s young Episcopalians.

The survey—available online here—is open until Dec. 2.

Exciting Winter Offerings at St. Columba

ADVENTure at St. Columba - A Sunday series during Advent on December 1st, 8th, and 15th, 3-6pm. Kids and families are welcome! $50 registration includes Ziplining, Climbing Tower, Dinner and hot cocoa with special activities on each Sunday. December 1st - Family photos and pictures with Santa. December 8th - 5k trail run. December 15th - Mega Bonfire and Christmas Carols. 

Sweet ReTreat - December 21st and 22nd, discover the magic of St. Columba during winter break at Sweet ReTreat! From 9am-3pm each day, campers (Kindergarten through 6th grade) will embark on a holiday adventure with baking classes, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventure time at our climbing tower and zip-lines. Overnight option available for students 3rd through 6th grade.

Jr. and Sr. High Ski Trips - 3 day, two night ski adventure. Senior High Ski Trip will be January 17th-19th. Junior High Ski Trip will be February 14th-16th. (Details of location and lodging are still being decided so I will email again once registration opens and with flyers)

Participants can register using the link below.

https://saintcolumba.campbrainregistration.com

We are Here for You

The past several years has affected all of us in unforeseen ways. Do you need help? St. George's is YOUR community.. If you need help--be it spiritual, mental, financial, physical, or emotional--the wisest action for you to take would be to reach out to a discreet resource that cares about you. There is no shame in saying, "I need help." It is a courageous act of self-care.

We have confidential prayer warriors wanting to add you to their list. Let us know of any burden or joy you'd like to share.

Contact Rev. Dorothy White or Eileen in the church office (901) 754-7282 for clergy assistance for your special needs.

Church Phone number (901)754-7282

Staff Phone Extensions and Email Addresses:

Contact office@stgeorgesgermantown.org for pastoral concerns

Interim Rector: The Rev. Dorothy White: ext. 105

dwhite@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Parish Administrator: Eileen Fields: ext. 101, eileen@stgeorgesgermantown.org 

or office@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Director of Music Ministry: Stephen Karr ext. 102 music@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Coordinator of Children's/Family/Youth Ministry: Karrie LaCroix: ext. 109

Karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org 

Finance Office Assistant: Whitney Boyd, ext. 103

whitney@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Preschool Director: Sarah Bettendorf: ext. 106 or direct 901-757-2675 sarah@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Website Admin: Joe Austin

Newsletter Editor: Kit Decker, kit.decker@earthlink.net

The Tip of the Lance

Editor: Kit Decker,. Content is due on the Monday preceding the next publishing date to kit.decker@earthlink.net. Next TIP is Nov. 21, Happenings (Sunday bulletin) send content to office@stgeorgesgermantown.org.