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


February 22-28, 2026


 
 

Upcoming Events & News

 

Free Lenten Books: In the Narthex there are free daily reflection booklets for this upcoming Lent season given by an anonymous donor. The book is called: The Disciple’s Way Daily Reflections for Lent. We appreciate our donor for these!


Altar Flowers: The next date to reserve Altar Flowers is March 15th. If you would like to reserve this date, please contact Rhonda Mundy.


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.


7th Annual Episcopal Men’s Retreat: Pilgrimage of the Heart: Finding God in the Journeys We Take is the theme for this year’s retreat led by The Rt. Rev. John Harmon, Rev. Dr. Jason Alexander and Rev. Greg Warren. Dates are March 13th, 14th and 15th; register at campmitchell.org. For more information, please email trentpalmer@sbcglobal.net or hhhedges3@gmail.com. 


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 51 at $164,530. 2025 pledges were 56 at $209,994 of which $187,984.66 has been received. 

 

Mark Your Calendar:

  • Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, March 1st & 15th at 9:30 am
  • Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in the Parish Hall
  • Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
  • The Chosen Meetings: Every Monday from 3:30-5:00 pm and every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 pm
  • Dementia Caregivers Support Group: March 10th at 2:00 pm & March 12th at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church in the Parlor

David Carpenter Obituary

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, Martha Healey, Mike Mundy, Natalie Molineaux, and Marilyn Smith.


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, Mitchell Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Eleanor, Shelly & Heath Wooldridge, Linda Brewer, Sarah Mosser, Nicole Haskins, Linda Healey Morgan, Sandra Coe, the Teague Family, Kera Cook & family, Jacquline Levy, Gina, Linda, Autumn & Our Father’s Table, Hank Pearce, Sharon Santangelo and Ellie & Clarke.


Memoriam: David Carpenter.



Birthdays: Vicky Crouch (2/27).

Arkansas Diocesan Convention Notes that were recorded at this year's convention

Diocesan Convention Vestry


Diocesan Convention Learning Session


AR Diocesan Convention Keynote

Ministers Serving This Sunday

Celebrant: Rev. Carolyne Adhola

Lay Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Sarah Harmon

Lay Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Steve Massey

Lector: Mike Mundy

Acolyte: Karis Ford

Ushers: Mike Smith & Fuller Bumpers

Technical Support: David Taverner

Coffee Hour: Sally Fittsizer

Altar Guild: Paul & Laura Hance

Community Meal (2/25/2026): Team Bumpers

EfM Prayer:

God, You are our rock.

We pray for your forgiveness and love every day,

so that we may be the change for good

in this world.

In Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, Amen

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-12:00 pm

The office is closed on Friday

 


Postal Address:

P.O. Box 2255 Batesville, AR 72503-2255

Phone:

870-793-2203

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