A message in regards to restoring our church windows

Dear St. Paul's Family, 

As most of you probably know, we had the large window over the Narthex restored in 2022. It’s lovely. The remainder of the windows need the same work. They are not just dirty and obscured by the Plexi glass that covers them on the outside: they are beginning to buckle a little at the bottom from the weight of the glass. Soos Stain Glass in Little Rock has agreed to restore the windows in the Sanctuary and in the Sacristy for the price it gave us in 2022: $59,000. We have a little over $20,000 already donated to a budget line exclusively designated for this restoration. Later in the Fall you will be getting a letter asking for your help. We know it is stewardship season, and therefore the best season for us to rethink about taking care of our windows as well to glorify God's name.

If you have any ideas, questions, or concerns, please contact Rev. Carolyne, Nikki Bittle, Jon Perkins, and Virginia Wray.

Again, thank you all for your continued support of St. Paul's church.

Yours in Christ, 

Carolyne+

Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

T-Shirt Orders!

We are taking St. Paul's t-shirt orders! Please choose red or blue (or both!). You can send your order in to the church office by phone or email or Sarah Harmon will have a sign-up sheet at church in the Narthex. Shirts are $20 for XS-XXL and $25 for XXXL and up.

Fun & Safe Halloween on Main Street: Spooky season is almost here! If you would like to contribute candy to be given out on Halloween, you can drop it off at the church office. Volunteers are needed and appreciated to also help hand out candy! 👻

Care Team Fund: You can now make donations to the new Care Team Fund! The Care Team will use the money to buy items in bulk to support the Lyon College Lunch, Nursing Home, and Family Violence Prevention Kit Ministries. We will still collect grab and go food items for the Blessing Box.

Altar Flowers: The next upcoming available dates are October 18th & 25th, November 15th & 22nd and December 13th. If you would like to reserve any of these dates, please contact Rhonda Mundy.

All Saints Day Names: Names of the departed will be read aloud on All Saints Day on Sunday, November 1st. If you have names you would like to have included to be read, please have those turned in to the office by October 26th.

Adult Sunday School: Come learn, ask questions, and grow in faith with us! Our Sunday School class is beginning Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, a comprehensive exploration of controversial biblical interpretations, addressing challenging questions about scripture’s meaning, historical context, and modern application in Christianity. Everyone is welcome! We meet at 9:15 each Sunday morning in Anglican Hall in the conference room next to the choir room.

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, October 11th after Coffee Hour
• Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, October 18th at 10:15 am
• Outdoor Contemporary Service: Wednesday, October 28th at 5:00 pm
• Youth Confirmation Classes: Will resume in November
• Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:15 am in Anglican Hall
• Healing & Communion Service: Wednesdays, 12:00 pm in the Church
• The Chosen Meetings: Every Monday and every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 pm in Anglican Hall in the conference room next to the choir room

Officiant (8:00): Sarah Harmon

Sermon Lay Reader (8:00): Kristian Ameigh

Officiant (10:30): Paul Hance

Sermon Lay Reader (10:30): Brenda Bittle

Chalice Bearers (10:30): Brenda Bittle & Kay Forrest

Lector (8:00): Matthew Thompson

Lector (10:30): Judy Purnell

Acolyte: Karis Ford & Savannah Crabtree

Ushers: Mike & Rhonda Mundy

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: Beverly Grigsby

Altar Guild: Janie Starnes

Community Meal (10/14/2026): Team Mundy/Bittle

This Sunday’s flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bryan Boykin and his mother, Margaret by Bo Boykin.

EfM Prayers

9/20/2026

Dear God, who is always there, even

though we can't see or feel You;

You inspire our curiosity.

We are thankful that You trust us to choose

a vocation that is pleasing in Your sight.

We pray that following You continues to help

us grow in faith, so that we may pursue

our purpose with passion & joy.

In Jesus Name, Amen

9/27/2026

Dear God, maker of creation,

You teach us how to love one another,

even our enemies, regardless of their

history & theology.

We thank You for giving us the willingness

to explore the different ways of learning

about our faith through the Bible.

We pray that our faith continues to grow,

so that we can be more like St. Paul &

share Your message with all people.

In Jesus Name, Amen

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-12:00 pm

The office is closed on Friday