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A note Peter Hartwig
Chaplain, Christ School
Dear Saints at Trinity,
In Genesis 12, God makes a covenant with Abram wherein the Holy One promises that “all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” So it was that God began the rescue mission for our world in this remarkably simple manner: by choosing one people to be a blessing for other people. Through the life of Jesus and the words of the Apostles, the Church has also received this mission. Let us be a people who bless the other peoples of the earth.
This coming Sunday, in a very small way, our community will do just this.
I have the great privilege of being a member of two of the “peoples” of Asheville: Trinity Church and Christ School. This coming Sunday at our 5:30pm Celtic Eucharist these two peoples will be a blessing to each other. All the music at that service will be provided by current students at Christ School. It is an opportunity for these young men to share their gifts and for us to give them a space of accepting appreciation. We’ll be a blessing to one another.
We hope to see you there.
In Christ,
Peter
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From destruction comes hope
The cross at the front of the church was made by Byron Ellen Shaw of debris from the River Arts District after Hurricane Helene and represents our hope that through Jesus, all things are being made new.
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This Sunday night, February 16th, Christ School will lead the Celtic Eucharist. The service will be led by Christ School Chaplain Peter Hartwig and music will be provided by Christ School's music department. See lead article above. | | |
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Worship
Each Sunday, we celebrate the Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:45. Breakfast is served from 9:00 to 9:30, Christian Formation for all ages takes place from 9:30 to 10:30, and our Nursery is open from 9:15 to 12:00. We host a coffee hour after the 10:45 service in the Church Street Courtyard.
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The Church of the Advocate opens at 1:00 and celebrates the Eucharist at 1:30, and we celebrate a candlelight Celtic Eucharist service in the church at 5:30. | | |
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Continuing This Sunday:
The Episcopal Experience
Looking to know more about the Episcopal Church? From January 5 to March 2, the Rector is leading Exploring The Episcopal Experience. The Episcopal Church is one denomination of Christ’s holy Catholic Church, and our identity is unique. In this class, we will learn how the Episcopal Church came to be and how it continues to offer a unique expression of life in Christ. We will look through the lens of the Book of Common Prayer to understand the Episcopal church’s expressions of faith, namely theology, sacraments, scripture, prayer, and holy living. We will also take some time to explore the particular identity of Trinity Church. This class is especially appropriate for those who are new to the Episcopal Church or new to Trinity. Yet, many long-time Episcopalians take this class as a refresher. It’s also a great way to get to know others at Trinity. Those who take this class will be prepared to be confirmed or received by our Bishop when he visits Trinity should they choose.
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Parents in Conversation
P.I.C. will meet from 9:30-10:30 in the Clark Room.
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Ash Wednesday services will be March 5 at 7:30 am, 12:15 pm, and 5:30 pm. | |
The Daughters of the King will meet following the 10:45 service this Sunday in the Clark Room. | |
Midweek Eucharist Every Wednesday, we offer a midweek worship service at 12:15 (ending around 12:45). | |
The next outing for The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be Tuesday, February 25. Place to be determined. | |
Parish Life Committee will be volunteering at Transformation Village this Tuesday beginning at 4 pm. Contact Debbie Cox for more information (debbie@trinityasheville.org or 828-253-9361.) | | |
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Scotland Pilgrimage with Fr. Scott
The Rector is leading a Pilgrimage for Trinity: Celtic Christianity in Scotland, September 3-12. This begins what we hope to be a new opportunity for Adult pilgrimage at Trinity. Scan the QR code for details or call the Rector at the church office or at scott@trinityasheville.org. The trip will remain open for Trinity Church members and friends only for the next two weeks before it is offered to a wider audience.
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Seed Swap and Share!
Have you bought packets of seeds, but only plan to use half of them? Bring your extras and swap them for other varieties in Tuton Hall Sunday, March 9, 2025, after the 10:45 service. We’ll also learn from special guest William Ritter how to save seeds from our own garden produce to be used next year. Hosted by the Creation Care Committee, who will provide a simple potluck lunch — all are welcome.
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Altar Flower Dedications
We welcome you to make a memorial or honor a loved one by donating Altar Flowers for Dedication. Available Dates for Altar Flower Dedication: The following dates are available: March 2 - April 27 - May 25 - August 17 - November 2,9,16, 23. Please contact Jan Hildebrand at the church office, jan@trinityasheville.org
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Spread Altar Joy!
Each Sunday, following the 10:45 service, volunteers make 4-6 small arrangements from the flowers on the altar to deliver to those who are sick or can’t attend the service. There is usually one who arranges and two who deliver 2-3 arrangements per deliverer. This brings great joy to both the receiver and the deliverer! Please contact Connie Wilson for more info at wilson.constance@gmail.com. Come join our team!
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Additional Parking
Additional parking spaces are available at the Ravenscroft Office Suites at 29 Ravenscroft Drive, across the street from Trinity. A sign signifies parking for Trinity Church. Please leave parking closest to the church for those with difficulty walking.
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Entrance for Worship
During the 10:45 service, there is only one entrance into the Trinity Church campus, the main gate entrance on Church Street. At 10:45, the office doors and doors leading to the Tuton Hall stairway will automatically lock. Reducing access points while most of us are occupied in the church is a highly recommended way to enhance overall security. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Creation Care Corner:
“Then we can marvel at the rhubarb, which finds a way to rest and then come back year after year to continue the work of living, which also means fighting and resisting (most of the rhubarb plant is inedible because rhubarb has developed a way that protects its broad leaves), and also means caring for others (those broad leaves then provide shelter for other lives in the garden), and also means being our bold beautiful selves in the world (the rhubarb never fails to knock me out in the way it is simultaneously unassuming and magnificent).” -Camille Dungy.
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Eat in Season
You can have local farm fresh produce, picked at its peak, delivered on Wednesdays to Trinity—Join the Trinity CSA! With a CSA you will receive a diverse box of 6-8 varieties for 20 weeks beginning in mid-May. If you have questions or are interested in participation for the season, contact leeseabrook@gmail.com by Feb 28.
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Calling all crafters
If you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or do fiber arts or handicrafts of any kind, join The Needlers! Our next meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4 pm in the Clark Room. Contact Lorrie Weeks or Rev. Amy for more information.
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Shrove Tuesday
The Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner will be in Tuton Hall on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:00p. The cost is $6.00 per person. Please join us in preparation for the start of Lent as we enjoy pancakes, sausage, and bacon, all prepared by our Trinity Men. No registration is needed. There will be crafts, games, and a pancake race for children. Nursery care provided.
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Trinity Men, Debbie needs your help for Trinity’s Annual Shrove Tuesday, March 4, at 6:00. Debbie needs you to help us cook the pancakes, bacon, sausage, and more to help us clean up. It’s always a fun gathering with men of all ages. Please email Debbie Cox if you would like to cook at debbie@trinityasheville.org. | | |
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Congratulations, Jo!
On Sunday, March 2, we will celebrate Jo Rice and her ten years at Trinity. A festive reception will follow the 10:45 service in Tuton Hall. Come and wish Jo Rice a happy retirement and a new, exciting life ahead.
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Choose your own adventure, this Lent
March 12 - April 9
Our mid-week Lenten program will include two offerings: A mid-day Guest Preaching Series at the Wednesday Eucharist followed by an informal question and answer session and lunch in Tuton Hall.
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An evening Lenten Supper Club, “Stories with Jesus,” from 5:30 to 6:30 at the church. Groups will meet at the church where a simple meal will be provided. As you eat, you’ll have a chance to share parts of your own stories with each other and study a little of what the Bible teaches. Each week, you’ll read on of Jesus’ parables, plus a little bit of historical commentary, and you’ll have a few discussion questions to guide your time together. Sign up with friends or ask to be placed in a group. Childcare is available. We do ask you to register for the Lenten Supper Club. Scan the QR code to register. For more information and questions, contact the Rev. Amy Peterson. REGISTER HERE. | | |
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Yoga for Lent
March 9, 16, 23, 20 and April 6 and 13
We invite you to practice yoga at Trinity this Lenten season. Join Mary Catherine Scott and Missy Sherburne for a donation-based Gentle Flow Yoga Class from 4-5 pm on Sundays.
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Classes will be geared towards individuals of all experience levels. Bring your own yoga mat (s) (we‘ll have a few as well) and a blanket. We invite you to donate to the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund at Trinity if you wish. This is completely optional.
Mary Catherine is a former Pure Barre instructor with a deep love for the mental and physical health benefits that a regular yoga practice provides. She especially loves incorporating guided meditations into practices that leave participants feeling restored in both body and spirit.
Missy started on her yoga journey in 2003 with a Baron Baptiste Hot Yoga Class in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A sprained ankle in 2018, which only allowed her to practice restorative yoga, led her to deepen her practice. Missy completed her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training through Asheville Yoga Center in 2019 and is certified by Yoga Alliance.
We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey!
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“Tell Me the Truth About Racism”
A Lenten Program for Families of Children and Youth
March 16, 23 and 30th
Lunch and program after the 10:45 service
Tell Me the Truth About Racism is a series of stories that frames racism through the lens of the Christian faith.
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Rev. Will Bouvel and Jen Holt Enriquez, first built the foundation of this work in Lent 2021 to teach children (as young as 5) at their churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. We are offering this program at Trinity for three Sundays in March. We will meet immediately following the 10:45 service for lunch in Tuton Hall, followed by a story and opportunities for response afterward. We will finish by 2 pm. We need you to sign up for these three events online to ensure we have enough food and response materials. We recommend coming all three Sundays, as the stories move through a timeline. If you can only come for one or two, still come, but do sign up. | | |
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Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:45 in the conference room. It is open to all women.
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Rector's Bible Study
The Rector's Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 7:00p by Zoom. This season’s title is What Christians Believe and Why? In this study, the church’s creeds become a lens through which we examine the scriptures. The Apostle’s Creed is a very early Christian attempt to explore the meaning of God, Jesus, the Spirit, the Church, Forgiveness, Resurrection, and more. This study is online only (Zoom). You can find the Zoom link on the church’s website homepage in the listing of events at the bottom of the page. To be on the email notification of the class, sign up by clicking this link.
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Women's Retreat 2025
Join us for the 2025 women’s retreat, “Embracing Limits: Discovering Wholeness,” at Valle Crucis March 28-30. We’ll take a fresh look at the Beatitudes with author and podcaster Micha Boyett, and enjoy music led by Boone musician Amanda Held Opelt. Registration closes February 28.
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Supper Clubs
Supper Clubs will be Meeting this Sunday, February 16 If you’re not currently in a group and would like to participate, please email Nanette Popa at nanette@trinityasheville.org to sign up. We’d love to have you join!
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Registration is now Open
RESTORING & PROTECTING ASHEVILLE: Science and Storytelling Show Us How. This spring speaker series is brought to us by Trinity, the French Broad River Garden Club, and the McCullough Institute of UNCA.
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Kathleen Biggins, Founder and President of C-Change Conversations “Building a Better Tomorrow: Understanding extremes of the changing climate to better protect our community” Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11AM, Tuton Hall
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Margaret Renkl, Bestselling Author and Contributing Opinion Writer, The New York Times “Finding Hope in the Age of Climate Change” Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10AM, UNCA Highsmith Hall, Blue Ridge Room
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Jeff Chu, Journalist and Editor-at-Large for Travel + Leisure, author of Good Soil “Conversations about Nature, Heritage, and Belonging: a reading and Q&A”Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7PM, Tuton Hall
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NURSERY CARE
Nursery care is offered for infants through 3-year-olds who are not fully potty trained. The nursery opens at 9:15 and continues until the end of the 10:45 service.
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GODLY PLAY 9:30-10:30
Godly Play takes place during the Sunday formation hour from 9:30-10:30. There are three classes: Godly Play 1-for 3-year-olds that are fully potty trained through PreK; Godly Play 2- Kindergarten through 2nd grade; Rite in the Middle-3rd-5th grades.
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These classes are located in the downstairs children’s area (enter the church through the doors on the covered porch by the playground and immediately head down the stairs). | | |
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Children's Hour 10:30-11:30
There is a separate worship service (The Children’s Hour) for children ages 3 (potty trained) through 2nd grade from 1030 to 11:30. We head straight to the Undercroft after our Sunday School classes and then to the Redwood Chapel for our worship service. (For children not at Sunday School, simply meet us in the Undercroft at 10:30) We join parents upstairs after The Peace.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS! JUNE 23-26 | | |
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Cherub Choir
Cherub Choir meets on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 5:30. It is open to children from K-3rd grade, and previous musical experience is optional. The choir will sing for 10:45 worship every 4-8 weeks throughout the school year. For more information, please contact Kevin Seal at the church office.
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Youth Confirmation 2025
The Youth Confirmation class meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30, Jan 12-Feb 16, in the conference room in the oak hallway.
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Middle School Class (grades 6-7) 9:30-10:30a
Middle School meets in Trinity’s youth area from 9:30 to 10:30. The classroom is accessible from the stairs to the right of the Tuton Hall kitchen or from the outside door into the same stairway. The classroom is on the left, past the game room. If you have any questions, please contact Nanette Popa at the church office.
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High School Class (grades 8-12) 9:30-10:30a
The HS class meets in Trinity’s youth area, from 9:30 to 10:30. The classroom is accessible from the stairs to the right of the Tuton Hall kitchen or from the outside door into the same stairway. The classroom is the first room on the right of the youth kitchen. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Cox at the church office.
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High School Spring Retreat (Grades 8-12)
Mar 14, 2025, 5:30p – Mar 16, 2025, 1:00p
Lake Logan/Camp Henry Conference Center
REGISTER HERE - Please Register by March 3rd. This retreat is for high school youth that focuses on faith and community. Youth will have the chance to get to know each other through small groups, games, free time, and other activities. These events are similar in style to the Camp Henry experience with lodging in the dorms, free time in Boojum, and a program in the Chapel/Celebration Hall.
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2nd Chapter Book Group
The 2nd Chapter Book Group is a traditional ladies’ group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 10:00 in the Clark Room. Dates for 2025: Apr 10, June 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, and Dec 11. Apr 10 Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson (Cheryl Paben, leader); Jun 12 All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (Lynn Marie Kramp, leader), Aug 14 Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (Nancy Dexter, leader), and Oct 9 The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd (Barbara Setzer, leader). For more information, please contact Barbara Fotinos at bfotinos@gmail.com.
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Caregivers
The Trinity Caregivers’ Group meets by Zoom every second Friday. We welcome all who care for a loved one(s), local or at a distance, diagnosed with some form of dementia. We share challenges and experiences. Dr. Corkie Morrill is a retired gereopsychologist, and Peggy Buchanan is a retired Deacon and nurse. They facilitate the group. Corkie Morrill 828-684-3972, corkiemorrill@charter.net.
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Becoming Beloved Book Club (Wednesday evenings)
Facilitators Sharon Lechner and Page McCorkle invite you to the Becoming Beloved Community book group. Members discuss the intersection of social and environmental justice with the dominant culture of white supremacy. To join, email pageconnermccorkle@gmail.com. Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Wednesday at six on Zoom and in the Clark Room. The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin will be our book discussed on Wed., Feb. 26th.
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Handbells
The Trinity Handbell Choir rehearses on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM. The ensemble rings periodically at 10:45 AM Worship on Sunday mornings and for special events throughout the year. Some knowledge of music reading is a requirement to join, but beyond that, all are welcome! Contact Dr. Kevin Seal at kevin@trinityasheville.org or the church offices for more details.
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Stories That Matter
Trinity Stories That Matter is our blog that highlights member interest pieces, such as weddings, births, achievements, celebrations, graduations, the death of an extended family member, and past and some upcoming special events. Read the latest edition by clicking the link on the website homepage or Stories That Matter | Trinity Episcopal. Please email Nanette Popa (nanette@trinityasheville.org) to share your story.
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Volunteer
Check out Trinity’s website to learn more about opportunities to serve the church and world.
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Trinity Cooking Team for Transformation Village
Trinity has a team that cooks for Transformation Village, a ministry of ABCCM that provides up to 100 beds for homeless women, mothers, children, and veterans. We need up to ten volunteers. Contact Debbie Cox to let her know you’d like to help:
debbie@trinityasheville.org.
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ABCCM
ABCCM is a significant ministry in our community; our Rector is on the board, and there are many opportunities to volunteer. Explore those opportunities here.
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Office Volunteer
Many of our regular volunteers are out of town. If you are able to volunteer at the Trinity office, please contact Ken Wilson at ken@trinityasheville.org.
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Lake Logan
Trinity volunteers travel to Lake Logan every Thursday for service and fellowship to paint cabins, repair furniture, sew curtains, and landscape. Contact Carlyn Pheil (carlynpheil@gmail.com) or Fred Fairhead (fredfairhead@att.net) to learn about volunteering for hurricane clean up work.
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A.R.M.
The Appalachian Regional Ministry (ARM) is a partnership with churches and other leaders in Graham County, one of the poorest in our region. We travel to Robbinsville monthly to cook, distribute food, and work with community leaders in other ways. We welcome your presence! Contact the church office to reach Tom Goodrich.
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Can You Beat an Egg?
Help cook and serve breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 on Sundays. Paul Hatfield and Debbie Cox do most of the work, but help scrambling eggs or flipping pancakes is greatly appreciated! Sign up on the bulletin board in Tuton Hall or contact Debbie Cox at debbie@trinityasheville.org.
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Church of the Advocate
Every Sunday after the 10:45 service, the Church of the Advocate can use your help to serve a meal to the unhoused community. No cooking skill is needed—contact the Rev. Mike Reardon at mreardon@reddooravl.org.
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You can donate to Trinity however is convenient for you. Our address is 60 Church Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. Text “trinityavl” to 73256. You can also use the “Give” button on our website. Thank you. | |
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The Following Immediate and Ongoing Prayer concerns remain for a period of six weeks
unless they are intentionally renewed by calling the church office.
Immediate Concerns: Mary Downward, Carol Jacobson, Mary Summersette,
Carol MacRae, Dave Hensley, Laurie Hamilton, Bill Fowler, and Jane Clark
For Those Who Have Died: Stan Webb
Ongoing Concerns: Molly Gray (granddaughter of Sam & Paul Faeth)
Homebound Parishioners & Those in Healthcare Facilities:
Lynne Diehl, Evelyn Hemphill, Gus Boone, Karen Taylor, Clare & Hugh Stephens
For Those in Service to Our Country: Lt. Cmdr. Alexander M. Ford (son of John Mark and Charlene Ford), WO. Brendan Gilbert (grandson of Curt Gilbert); Davis N. Graham, Lieutenant J.G. (grandson of Jane Clark), Captain Brooks Jarnigan, Army Intelligence (nephew of Dale & Cindy Carroll); Col. Jon C. McDaniel, U.S.M.C. (son of Mr. & Mrs. R. Allison McDaniel), Adrienne Welker, US Navy Band (daughter of Leslie Welker), Gerald Welker, Jr, US Air Force Band (son of Leslie Welker), SN John Work, US Navy (son of Becky & Jack Work)
Birthdays: John Mark Ford, Sloane Fotinos, Charles Pardue, Mark Raiche, Leigh Bost, Jane Clark, Sally Cochran, Bill Smyth, Will Wharton, Margaret Byrd, Reagan Hogan,
Hali Karla,Thompson Murray, Corey Powell, Shelly Blackburn, Bill Fowler,Oby Morgan, Nyla Sailer, Rody Sherrill, Jackson Israel, Lynne Diehl,Walter Diehl, Britain Paynich, Michael Pesant, Debbie Cox,Kimberly Driggers, Sophia Flores, Hezzy Miller,
Carson Oswald, Harrison Oswald
Anniversaries: Brad & Shelly Blackburn
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