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


December 14-20, 2025

 
 

Upcoming Events & News

 

Advent Meditation: For the next two Wednesdays, Advent Meditation will be held at 5:30 pm in the church.


Volunteers Needed for Services: We have two services coming up that I will need some extra folks for to read and serve. First, our late Christmas Eve Service, I will need a LEM, a lector, and ushers. For Sunday, December 28th, I will need 5 readers. If you would like to volunteer for any of these spots, please contact me during office hours. Thank you! -Katie


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. 


Vestry Nominations: We are taking nominations for the Vestry class of 2029 (2026-2029). During our annual meeting on January 25th, three people will be elected. Please contact any current Vestry member or the church office with your nominations.


The Chosen Viewing: Starting in January 2026, the Chosen group is starting back with Season 1, Episode 1. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex to help determine when it will be best for everyone to meet. You can also contact Katie at the office if you would like to be part of the viewing group.


Christmas Memorials & Thanksgivings: If you would like to remember someone this Christmas with a donation to help decorate St. Paul’s for Christmas, the deadline for inclusion of their names in the Christmas bulletin is Thursday, December 18th. Forms can be found in the Narthex or you can email the church office and mail your check or drop it off in the alms basin. Please remember to memo your check ‘Christmas Memorial.’


Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is reading Adam Hamilton book, The Walk, 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:

  • Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, December 21st at 9:30 am
  • Greening of the Church: Sunday, December 21st after church service
  • Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
  • 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! 😊

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, Natalie Molineaux, and John Harmon.


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, 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.


In Memoriam: Katherine Stroud.



Birthdays: Chris Magouyrk (12/15), and Alex Perkey (12/18).

Ministers Serving This Sunday

Celebrant: The Rev. Shelley Ryan

Lay Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Sarah Harmon

Lay Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Brenda Bittle

Lector: Abby Dickey

Ushers: Gary Perkey & Tim Dunlap

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: Ann Stephenson

Altar Guild: Donna Fagan



Community Meal (12/17/2025): Team Mundy/Bittle






The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Amie Elizabeth Fagan and Gerald & Wanda Baker by Donna Fagan.


Recap: Rector Announcement

Sarah Harmon's Letter


The Rev. Carolyne's Bio


Carolyne's Letter

Katherine Stroud Obituary

We would like to thank Jena Jones for the donation of the Christmas tree in the Parish Hall!!

THANK YOU! 🎄

EfM Prayer

God, you are peace, grace and spirit.

We pray you to guide our emotions and

help us learn from history, so that

you help us to be open to your messages

and avoid the wages of sin.

In Christ's name, Amen.

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8am-12pm. Tuesday closing hours vary between 11 am & 12pm; a Facebook post the day of should be posted of the hours that day. The office is closed on Friday.

 


Postal Address:

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

Phone:

870-793-2203

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