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What's happening this week at St. Paul's
January 11-17, 2026
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Office Hours: For the week of January 12-16, I will be out of the office Wednesday, the 14th and will be in the office Thursday from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. -Katie
Forward Day by Day: The February, March, April issue of Forward Day by Day has arrived and will be available for you to pick up this Sunday in the Narthex and in the office during the week. We will also mail you a copy if you wish – please call or email Katie if you would like her to mail one to you.
Altar Flowers: There are upcoming Sundays available for those who wish to supply altar flowers. Those dates are: January 18th & 25th, and February 1st, 8th, &15th. Please contact Rhonda Mundy at 870-612-0928 to reserve one of these dates.
Dementia Caregivers Support Group: Beginning on January 8th at 11:00 am & continuing every 2nd Thursday of the month and beginning Tuesday, January 13th at 2:00 pm & continuing every 2nd Tuesday of the month, there will be a Dementia Caregivers Support Group held at the First Presbyterian Church in the Parlor.
Pledge 2026: The theme for our stewardship campaign this year focuses on the stories we tell and the ways we are called to share our words, our actions, our love, and our joy with the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can share your treasure, time, and talents. Total 2026 pledges currently entered are 42 at $143,780. 2025 pledges were 57 at $209,994 of which $175,851.56 has been received.
Vestry Nominations: We are taking nominations for the Vestry class of 2029 (2026-2029). During our annual meeting on March 1st, three people will be elected. Please contact any current Vestry member or the church office with your nominations.
The Chosen Viewing: Starting January 12, 2026, the Chosen group is starting back with Season 1, Episode 1 on Mondays from 3:30-5:00. Please contact Jeraine by text or email (713-825-0412 and gawdjeraine@gmail.com) to join. On Tuesdays, all are welcome to join in from 3:30-5:00 to assemble the ‘The Chosen’ themed jigsaw puzzle.
Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is reading Adam Hamilton book, Moses, and we will continue meeting at 9:15 each Sunday morning in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!
Children’s Sunday School: Children's Sunday School will have a Year of Service this year. For anyone who is homebound and needs help or assistance with small tasks, please reach out to the church office. Children's Sunday School also plans on helping with the Care Team as well.
Mark Your Calendar:
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Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, January 18th at 9:30 am
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Care Team Meeting: Sunday, January 11th after the 10:30 service during coffee hour
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Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
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Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in the Parish Hall
Blessing Box/Nursing Home Items: We are collecting personal care items for nursing homes as well as items for the blessing box! Ideas for the nursing home- lotion, Kleenex (travel size), warm fuzzy socks, small throw blankets, wipes, etc. Ideas about what to donate for the Blessing Box? Rice Krispie treats, pop tarts, ramen noodles, fruit snacks, granola bars, or chips work! Thank you! 😊
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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, Cindy Perkey, Isabelle Tenace, Dana & Bob Teichart, Machelle Christiansen, Ardis Gillespie, Martha Healey, Mike Mundy, and Natalie Molineaux.
Intercessions for Family & Friends: Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Charlotte, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Higginbotham, Danny Yeager, Shannon Bohnert, Micah Jordon, Rodney Brady, John V. Miller, Ben Handford, Jim Reynolds, Peggy Comer, Kristin, Georgina Mosser, Kristi Smith, Raymond Staggs, Gary & Phylis Bratton, Connie Barnett, Q, James & Lois Work, Wilma, Edie Knowles, Mitchell Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Eleanor, Ian Young, Shelly & Heath Wooldridge, Walter Hopper, Linda Brewer, Sarah Mosser, Nicole Haskins, Linda Healey Morgan, Ina Bolten, Sandra Coe, the Teague Family, Kera Cook & family, Jacquline Levy, Gina, Linda, Autumn & Our Father’s Table, and Hank Pearce.
Birthdays & Anniversaries: Danell Hetrick (1/11), and Fuller & Elizabeth Bumpers (1/13).
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Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday | | | | |
Officiant: Mike Schmidt
Chalice Bearer (8:00): Sarah Harmon
Chalice Bearer (10:30): Brenda Bittle
Lector: Ellen Massey
Ushers: Mike Smith & Fuller Bumpers
Technical Support: Steve Massey
Coffee Hour: Kyler & Abby Dickey
Altar Guild: Judy Purnell & Jo Cargill-Krug
Community Meal (1/14/2026): Team Bumpers
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This Sunday's altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Kitty and Nels Barnett, who were married on January 10, 1925 by Sandy and Nelson Barnett.
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An Altar Guild Message from Jo Cargill-Krug:
I’ve been serving St. Paul’s as Altar Guild director for at least 20 years (I never counted). It has enriched my love and understanding of the worship service and has given me a chance to serve the church I love. I’m not stepping down (yet) but I know that someone else needs to step up and learn the whys and wherefores of the job. It would be unfair to wait until I get run over by a bus and let those left try to figure it all out.
I have asked Rhonda Mundy to be my director-in-training and she has agreed. I picked her because she loves altar work and she a lot younger than I am. I will be with her at least for the better part of 2026 to guide her. After that she is more than capable.
Rhonda will be coordinating the altar flower schedule so please call or text her at 870-612-0928 to reserve your dates. She will notify the church office.
We have a wonderful group of 20 volunteers doing the work of Altar Guild. They contribute greatly to the efficiency and beauty of our worship services. Thanks to you all.
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Postal Address:
P.O. Box 2255 Batesville, AR 72503-2255
Phone:
870-793-2203
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