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

January 5-11, 2025

Upcoming Events & News

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

Pledge 2025: When you share your gifts with your neighbors, every step is walking in love. We invite you to share your time and talents by signing up for Lay Ministries, or participation in church groups.

We also invite you to share your treasure by turning in your pledge. A pledge is not a contract, but a goal. By turning in your pledge, the Vestry can plan 2025. So far, we have received 51 pledges; last year, we had a total of 64. Pledges can be turned in at the church office, on Realm or in the offering plate. Thank you for walking in love with us.

Vestry Nominations: The vestry is seeking nomination for three members to serve three-year terms on our vestry beginning in February. Candidates must be confirmed members and must attend regularly and pledge. You may submit your name or the name of another member to a member of the vestry. A slate of candidates will be presented to the membership prior to our annual meeting on January 19th.

De-Greening: This Sunday we will de-green the church after the 10:30 service. Get a snack at coffee hour and come help out!

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

Also, flowers are needed for the following Sundays before Ash Wednesday: Jan 19th, 26th, Feb 2nd, 9th, and 23rd, March 2nd. Contact Jo Cargill-Krug at 870-613-6981. Text Jo if possible and she will confirm what dates are available.

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
Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, January 5th & 19th at 9:45 am
Pub Theology: Thursday, January 9th at U.S. Pizza at 6:00 pm
Care Team Meeting: Sunday, January 12th after the 10:30 service
St. Paul’s Annual Meeting: Sunday, January 19th between services; coffee & snacks provided
Bishop Harmon’s Annual Visit: Sunday January 26th we will have a breakfast potluck between services. Please bring your favorite breakfast casserole or treat!
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.

Speaking of Calendars: The new Episcopal Church Year Guide calendars are in and are available in the church office and Narthex.

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, Sam Crawford, 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, the Sweet Family, Howard Crosby, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Keith Perkins, Jim & Charlotte, Jordy, Shelby & Penelope Rubio, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Counts, the Gott family, Nan & Matt Tucker, Walker, Mark Higginbotham, Danny Yeager, Shannon Bohnert, Micah Jordon, Rodney Brady, the Waldrip family, Kathy Kleveno, Mike & Brandy Wyatt, John V. Miller, Ben Handford, Jim Reynolds, Christina, the Clouse family, Peggy Comer, Kristin, Marilyn Townsend, Georgina Mosser, Jeannie Sade, Kristi Smith, Raymond Staggs, Gary & Phylis Bratton, Connie Barnett, Neva Miles Hector, Jennifer Huskins, Diarmund (Dar Mood), Sarah, Cody, & Brady, Q, Vicki Bettis, and Betty Rains.

In Memoriam: Ronald Karg Sr.

Birthdays and an Anniversary: Kathryn Johnson (12/29), Kristian Ameigh (1/9), Danell Hetrick (1/11), and Steve & Ellen Massey (1/7).