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


June 1-7, 2025

 
 

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.


Adult Sunday School: Final Words from the Cross is the title of the new study that began Sunday, May 18th. The book, written by Adam Hamilton, is available to read on Kindle or paperback from Amazon. Class starts at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!


Announcement from Children’s Sunday School: Sunday School raised enough with everyone’s quarters to buy a flock of chickens, bees and a hope basket for Heifer and it was 100% matched! Thanks to all who helped make this fabulous contribution!


Altar Flowers: Most dates during the summer months are available for altar flowers. June 22nd and July 6th are spoken for but all other Sundays are open through September. Call or text Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve a date at (870-613-6981).



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
  • Care Team Meeting: Sunday, June 1st, after the 10:30 am service
  • Shrimp Dinner: Thursday, June 5th at 6:00 pm
  • Mahjongg Lessons: Every Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall
  • Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 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, Tammy Kipfer, Ann Stephenson, Nick Avants, Sally Fittsizer, the Sullins family, and Isabelle Tenace.


Intercessions for Family & Friends: Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Mark & Jennifer, Susan, Jody Gayle, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Jim & Charlotte, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Counts, 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, the family of Gabriel Fields, Lois Work, Jeff Owens, Marci Ward, the family of Norma Mobley, Wilma, Edie Knowles, Mitchell & Wilma Dobson, Sharon Runyan, Scott LaFerney, Eleanor, James, and Rebecca Ward.


In Memoriam: Sam Anschultz (Patrick Sullins’ Grandfather)



Birthday & Anniversaries: Sophia Stalker (6/2), Ardis & Cameron Gillespie (6/3), and Katie & Miles Janke (6/3). 

Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday

Officiant: Sarah Harmon

Chalice Bearer (8:00): Ardis Gillespie

Chalice Bearer (10:30): Gary Perkey

Lector: Abby Dickey

Acolyte: Karis Ford

Ushers: Kyler Dickey & Tim Dunlap

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: Susie Cummins

Altar Guild: Carol Crosby & Rhonda Mundy


Community Meal (6/4/2025): Team Strawberry Mennonites


This Sunday's altar flowers are given by Beverly Grigsby to the glory of God and in the memory of Laura Cowan.

 


Postal Address:

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

Phone:

870-793-2203

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