All Are Welcome

Discretionary Fund: This Sunday the loose plate offering (gifts not designated for pledges, building, etc.) will be deposited into the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.

Home Group Meals: Who wants to have a meal with Reverend Carolyne? This is a great way to get to know Rev. Carolyne and show her what great cooks St. Paul’s has! We are working on March dates now. Please contact Nikki Bittle or Regina Cooper to get on the list! Nikki Bittle: 870-307-2222 or Nikkiabittle@gmail.com and Regina Cooper: 314-243-4915 or mscoopfhs@gmail.com.

Let’s Stock the Kitchen for Reverend Carolyne!: If you still want to help stock the pantry/freezer for Rev. Carolyne you still can! Please contact Nikki Bittle if you would like to help with this project. Let’s welcome Reverend Carolyne the right way to St. Paul’s Batesville! 

Sunday Potluck: There will be a potluck on Sunday, February 8th after the 10:30 service to celebrate Rev. Carolyne’s arrival! Bring your favorite covered dish, salad, or dessert.

Altar Flowers: There is one upcoming Sunday available for those who wish to supply altar flowers. That date is: February 15th. Please contact Rhonda Mundy at 870-612-0928 to reserve this date.

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 45 at $149,480. 2025 pledges were 56 at $209,994 of which $187,984.66 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.

Mark Your Calendar:

• Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, February 1st and 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

From the Jr. Warden: 

The sidewalks and steps of the church are cleared! Big thanks go to the Bittles, the Dickeys, and the Mundys, as well as others I may be unaware of, for their donations of time, talent, and treasure to get this done.

Also, big thanks go to Fred and Jo and their crew, including Jo's grandson Corbyn, for doing such a fine job on the rectory.

Officiant (8:00): Sarah Harmon

Officiant (10:30): Brenda Bittle

Chalice Bearer (8:00): Kristian Ameigh

Chalice Bearer (10:30): Nikki Bittle

Lector: Mike Mundy

Ushers: Mike Mundy & Rhonda Mundy

Technical Support: David Taverner

Coffee Hour: Sarah Drake

Altar Guild: Paul & Laura Hance



Community Meal (2/4/2026): Team Mundy/Bittle

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.