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

October 4-10, 2026

A message in regards to restoring our church windows

Dear St. Paul's Family,

As most of you probably know, we had the large window over the Narthex restored in 2022. It’s lovely. The remainder of the windows need the same work. They are not just dirty and obscured by the Plexi glass that covers them on the outside: they are beginning to buckle a little at the bottom from the weight of the glass. Soos Stain Glass in Little Rock has agreed to restore the windows in the Sanctuary and in the Sacristy for the price it gave us in 2022: $59,000. We have a little over $20,000 already donated to a budget line exclusively designated for this restoration. Later in the Fall you will be getting a letter asking for your help. We know it is stewardship season, and therefore the best season for us to rethink about taking care of our windows as well to glorify God's name.

If you have any ideas, questions, or concerns, please contact Rev. Carolyne, Nikki Bittle, Jon Perkins, and Virginia Wray.

Again, thank you all for your continued support of St. Paul's church.

Yours in Christ,

Carolyne+

Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

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.

Fun & Safe Halloween on Main Street: Spooky season is almost here! If you would like to contribute candy to be given out on Halloween, you can drop it off at the church office. Volunteers are needed and appreciated to also help hand out candy! 👻

Care Team Fund: You can now make donations to the new Care Team Fund! The Care Team will use the money to buy items in bulk to support the Lyon College Lunch, Nursing Home, and Family Violence Prevention Kit Ministries. We will still collect grab and go food items for the Blessing Box.

Altar Flowers: The next upcoming available dates are October 18th & 25th, November 15th & 22nd and December 13th. If you would like to reserve any of these dates, please contact Rhonda Mundy.

All Saints Day Names: Names of the departed will be read aloud on All Saints Day on Sunday, November 1st. If you have names you would like to have included to be read, please have those turned in to the office by October 26th.

Adult Sunday School: Come learn, ask questions, and grow in faith with us! Our Sunday School class is beginning Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, a comprehensive exploration of controversial biblical interpretations, addressing challenging questions about scripture’s meaning, historical context, and modern application in Christianity. Everyone is welcome! We meet at 9:15 each Sunday morning in Anglican Hall in the conference room next to the choir room.

Mark Your Calendar:

Blessing of the Animals: Sunday, October 4th at 4:00 pm in the back lawn area
Adult Confirmation Classes: Tuesday, October 6th at 6:00 pm via Zoom
Care Team Meeting: Sunday, October 11th after Coffee Hour
Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, October 4th & 18th at 10:15 am
Outdoor Contemporary Service: Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00 pm
Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
Youth Confirmation Classes: Every Sunday at 12:00 pm
Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in Anglican Hall
Healing & Communion Service: Wednesdays, 12:00 pm in the Church
The Chosen Meetings: Every Monday and every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 pm in Anglican Hall in the conference room next to the choir room
Summer Breaks from Meeting: ECW to resume in October. Youth & Young Families night, TBA.

St. Paul’s Prayer List:

Intercessions: Jamie Bridgers, Jim & Deb Johnson, Patricia Smith, Joan Davidson, Ann & Matt Stephenson family, John & Susan Dempsey, Ellen Massey, Bill Olson, Cindy Perkey, Marilyn Smith, Junior Kipfer, Jon & Martha Healey, Nelson Barnett, and Drake McSpadden.

Intercessions for Family & Friends: Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Adam M, Charlotte, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Higginbotham, Danny Yeager, Shannon Bohnert, Micah Jordon, Rodney Brady, John V. Miller, Ben Handford, Peggy & Dale Comer, Kristin, Georgina Mosser, Kristi Smith, Raymond Staggs, Gary & Phylis Bratton, Connie Barnett, Q, James & Lois Work, Sharon Runyan, Eleanor, Linda Brewer, Sandra Coe, Gina, Linda, Autumn & Our Father’s Table, Hank Pearce, Charli Seitz, Rebecca Little, Freddie Luther, Don Smart, Tara Nance, Eric Morea, Paula Maynard, Lu & Jan, the family of James Atwen’ga: Rev. Carolyne and Charity Mola; Becky, Nancy, Jimmy & Amber, Andy Rhodes, Cindi Story, Maurie Ponder, Day S., Ashley, Christine Wagnon, Scott Blackwell, Lindy Hopper, Lucy Harris, Lester & Becky Isbill, Craig & Christie Cook, Zelda, Summer Crabtree & family, especially Lance, Calvin Roach, Brian, Jeff, Aubrey, the family of Rhett Carter, Frannie, Tora, Lianne Joshi, Gregory Lowe, Cindy Britton Barber, and Amanda Roberts.

In Memoriam: Wanda Perkey (Gary Perkey’s mother).

Birthdays & Anniversaries: Lisa Williams (10/1), Carolyne Adhola (10/4), Jacqui McSpadden (10/5), Isabelle Tenace (10/8), Sandy Barnett (10/8), and Brenda & Nikki Bittle (10/6).

UPCOMING EVENTS OUTSIDE OF ST. PAUL'S

What is the Curacy Program of the Diocese of Arkansas?

The Arkansas Curacy Program is a signature program of Bishop Harmon. It is a direct way to fill empty or limited clergy presence across our diocese.

Why does the Diocese of Arkansas need a broadly supported Curacy Program?

The numbers tell the story! The Congregational Statistics as of September 1, 2026, report that a majority (57.41%) of Arkansas churches and missions have either part-time clergy (15 churches) or are served by supply clergy (16 churches).

What resources are available to address this situation?

There is a burgeoning human resource. The current number of individuals in the ordination process for the Diocese of Arkansas is twenty-seven. Six of those are transitional deacons, meaning they will be ordained as priests in February 2027. The other twenty-one are in formation for ordination. Those include three vocational deacon postulants and candidates.

How can we support the Curacy Program?

First, attend the Jubilee Lights October 2, 2026, event at the Graduate hotel in Fayetteville from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The purpose of the event is to dine with Bishop Harmon as he explains his passion for the Program.

Second, provide financial support in either or both of the following ways:

Order Jubilee Lights tickets to attend the event and/or donate to the Curacy Program using the QR Code on the attached brochure.
Donate Silent Auction items in the form of goods, services, trips, dinners, etc.

Please email a photo and description of your donated item along with its value and the opening bid to Wanda Dunwoody wandadunwoody@gmail.com

At the end of 2026 the diocesan office will send tax credit details for your charitable gift.

Questions?

Email Wanda Dunwoody at wandadunwoody@gmail.com

Call Wanda Dunwoody at 501-412-3998

Women's Conference at Compass Church

Charlie Bridgeman, who is part of the leadership team for their upcoming Women's Conference at Compass Church in Batesville, has invited the women of our church to make plans to attend the conference with them.

Come ready for an encouraging evening of worship, fellowship, and a message that will remind us that no matter what we face, we never face it alone. God is with us, He is faithful, and we can walk forward in faith instead of fear.

Join us for our Women's Conference on October 9th at 6:30pm as we gather around the powerful reminder: "Fear not, for I am with you".

Location: Compass Church in Batesville (4440 Harrison Street)

Doors open at 6:00pm

Tickets: $15

Conference T-shirts: $20

Registration link: "Fear not, for I am with you" Women's Conference - Compass Church

Questions about the conference: Feel free to contact their main Women's Conference Leader, Gail Moore, at (870) 612 - 2546.