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


August 10-16, 2025

 
 

Upcoming Events & News

 

The CALL Announcement: This Sunday Ashley Beller with The CALL will be available to answer questions and give information during Coffee Hour. The CALL is a non-profit organization that mobilizes local churches to serve local children and youth placed in foster care. 


Education for Ministry Fall 2025: Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Bible and personal spirituality in a small-group seminar? Education for Ministry (EfM) provides a structured format for weekly study and practice. Interested in learning more? Contact Brenda Bittle.


Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is starting a new Adam Hamilton book, The Way, and we will start meeting at 9:15 each Sunday morning in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!


Altar Flowers: The next upcoming available dates for flowers are September 21st and October 19th.  Call or text Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve a date at (870-613-6981).


St Paul’s Ministry Fund: Donations to this new fund will be used for things such as sponsoring children and teens to attend summer camp at Camp Mitchell, assist people in buying books for EfM, and help with funding for those interested in pursuing other ministry opportunities from retreats to seminary. 


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
  • Mahjongg Lessons: Every Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall
  • Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9 :15 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.


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, Nick Avants, Sally Fittsizer, Isabelle Tenace, Cade Archer, Dana Teichart, and Machelle Christiansen.


Intercessions for Family & Friends: Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Mark & Jennifer, Susan, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Jim & 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, Marci Ward, the family of Norma Mobley, Wilma, Edie Knowles, Mitchell Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Eleanor, James, Rebecca Ward, Sam Colley-Toothacker, Ian Young, Shelly & Heath Wooldridge, Clarinda, Walter Hopper, Jimmy Waren, Connie, and Taylor.



Birthdays and an Anniversary: Bill Olson (8/10), Scott McSpadden (8/12), Troy Mason (8/13), and Tammy & Junior Kipfer (8/11). 

Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday

Officiant: Rev. Jesse Reeves

Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Mike Schmidt

Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Paul Hance

Lector: Mike Mundy

Ushers: Brenda & Nikki Bittle

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: Tammy Kipfer

Altar Guild: Pam Baxter & Hayes Olson


Community Meal (8/13/2025): Team Kipfer






This Sunday's altar flowers are given by Cindy & Dave Allen to the glory of God and in honor of Bill Olson’s birthday.






In case you missed it

Recap of Bishop Harmon's recent visit

 


Postal Address:

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

Phone:

870-793-2203

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