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What's happening this week at St. Paul's
November 9-15, 2025
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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.
Adult Sunday School: Adult Sunday School is reading Adam Hamilton book, The Call, and we will continue meeting at 9:15 each Sunday morning in the Parish Hall. Come see what it's all about!!
Altar Flowers: The next upcoming available date for flowers is November 23rd. Call or text Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve a date at (870-613-6981).
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:
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Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, November 9th & 23rd at 9:30 am
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Care Team Meeting: Sunday, November 9th after Coffee Hour, around noon
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Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
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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! 😊
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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 Teichart, Machelle Christiansen, and Ardis Gillespie.
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, and Jacquline Levy.
In Memoriam: Kaye Starling and Royce Haigwood.
Birthdays: Charley Mulick (11/9), Mark Starnes (11/9), David Taverner (11/11), and Ryan Mulick (11/13).
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Lay Ministers Serving This Sunday | | | | |
Officiant (8:00): Mike Schmidt
Officiant (10:30): Brenda Bittle
Chalice Bearer (8:00): Sarah Harmon
Chalice Bearer (10:30): Nikki Bittle
Lector: Mike Schmidt
Ushers: Pam Baxter & Paul Hance
Technical Support: David Taverner
Coffee Hour: Pam Baxter
Altar Guild: Melissa & David Taverner
Community Meal (11/12/2025): Team Stalker
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EfM Collect (x2!)
Please enjoy two Collects from EfM this week in your email
Collect from 11/2/2025
Dear Father, Abba, Creator of all human and non-human life,
You have given us direction by inspiring disciples
to write scripture.
We thank you for allowing us to doubt.
We pray that you give us the power to be a difference
in our environment,
So that we can, by listening, ease our doubts.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Collect from 10/26/2025
Loving God, you who gave us this beautiful world
and listen to our prayers;
We Thank you for communicating with us your people.
We pray that we learn to trust in your guidance and equip us to
resist violence and slavery, so that we can worship
and live in an environment in which you would be happy to reside.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
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Karis’ Stewardship Speech 11/2/2025
Good morning, I’m Karis Bufford Ford!
When I think about what St. Paul’s Episcopal Church means to me, I realize that it’s not just a place I go on Sundays—it’s truly been a part of my whole life. I’ve been here since birth, and some of my very first memories are right here in this sanctuary.
When I was a baby, I was held in these very pews during services—surrounded by the sounds of hymns, prayers, and a community that already loved and supported me. As I got a little older, I moved to the nursery, where I first learned that church was a place of kindness and joy.
Then came Sunday school, where I started to really understand the stories of our faith and what it means to live as part of a Christian community. Those lessons—and the teachers who gave their time and care—helped shape who I am today.
Now, as I serve as an acolyte, I’ve found a new way to connect with God and with this church family. Standing at the altar, helping in worship, I see how all the pieces fit together—the prayers, the readings, the music, the people—and I feel grateful to be part of something bigger than myself.
St. Paul’s has always been more than a building to me. It’s been my spiritual home, my extended family, and a constant reminder of God’s presence throughout every stage of my life. As we enter stewardship month, let’s all consider how we can share our time, talents, and treasure to ensure St. Paul’s is here for generations to come!
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Postal Address:
P.O. Box 2255 Batesville, AR 72503-2255
Phone:
870-793-2203
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