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January 2, 2020
The January 2020 Messenger
Download pdf . View Issuu version. Reduced size pdf. Inside this issue: Bishop's Annual Visit, Book Group, Calendar Highlights, Confirmation/Baptism, December Pictures, Heart & Hands, Holy Baptism, Men's Six-Week Fellowship, Message from the Rector, Organ Recital, Volunteer of the Month, Wednesday Lunch, Women's Retreat 2020, and more. Follow this link to the Messenger web page: www.gracestlukes.org/the-messenger. If you are NOT getting the paper copy of the Messenger and would like to have it mailed to you, contact Lucy Owens: 901-252-6333, lowens@gracestlukes.org.
This Week and Beyond
Parish Hall Forum (Jan. 5) This week's forum topic is Evangelism: Why It Matters To Life At GSL with The Rev. Meredith Jane Day. More at www.gracestlukes.org/sundaymorning. Come early for breakfast in Trezevant Hall beginning at 8:45 a.m. and stay for the forum, 9:15-10:10 a.m.
Daytime Book Group (Jan. 9) Our next discussion is Jan. 9 with The Secret Wife by Gill Paul. This is an open group—no invitation or requirements other than a love of reading. We meet in the Red Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. The group is facilitated by Janie Morris (morrishome1 at bellsouth.net) and Carol Ann Mallory (cam2269 at aol.com). A list of books for upcoming months may be found at www.gracestlukes.org/events/daytime-bookgroup.
Third Thursday (Jan. 16) The first Third Thursday Fellowship of 2020 will be Jan. 16. Carol Coletta, president of Memphis River Parks Partnership, the agency charged with redeveloping the riverfront, will talk about the progress thus far as well as the status of plans for Tom Lee Park. Come learn more about this vital Memphis asset and ask this knowledgeable expert your questions. We will begin at 6 p.m. with fellowship followed by dinner and Carol's presentation. The cost is $20 per person, and all members of the congregation, no matter your age, are welcome. Reservations (by noon Tuesday Jan. 14) may be made with Abby Huber (901-252-6339, ahuber@gracestlukes.org) or online at gracestlukes.org/events/thirdthursday.
Mayor Strickland, Wednesday Lunch Speaker, Jan. 22 Mark your calendar for the first GSL Wednesday Lunch Fellowship of 2020 when Mayor Jim Strickland will reflect on “The State of Memphis and Hopes for 2020.� A daytime adult gathering, the Wednesday Lunch Fellowship (formerly The 39ers) meets almost every month for social time at Noon followed by 12:30-1:30 catered buffet lunch ($6) with a brief program by special guests. Please let Abby Huber know if you plan to attend: ahuber@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6339. You may also pay online at gracestlukes.org/events/wednesday-lunch. All are invited to bring a friend and spread the word about this monthly fellowship.
Children & Youth
Youth Formation Jan. 5, Rite 13 and J2A, Jan. 5: Middle School EYC, 4-5:30 p.m.; High School EYC, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 7: High School Prayer Breakfast, 7-8 a.m. at Ugly Mug Cafe Jan. 8: Middle School Biscuits and Bible, 6:45-7:45 a.m. in the Red Room.
Visit www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation/ for more information or contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams at awilliams@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6326.
Children & Youth Classes Sunday morning classes begin at 9:15 a.m. Your December Messenger has all the details. See below for the Sunday schedule.
Take Note
Vestry Minutes The November vestry minutes may be found by following this link.
Outreach
Room in the Inn Clothes Closet Calvary Episcopal Church hosts Room in the Inn on Sunday nights (November-January) and serves over 200 breakfasts to homeless and poor neighbors on Sunday mornings. The community outreach program at Calvary needs donations: Men’s jeans, socks (even single socks), underwear, shoes or sneakers (size 9 or larger for men), sweaters, T-shirts, coats, slacks, warm jackets, rain gear, warm hats and gloves, blankets, sleeping bags, and toiletries. A collection box will be located at the GSL LeMaster entrance lobby for donations to be delivered to Calvary. For more information, visit www.gracestlukes.org/news/room-in-the-inn.
This Sunday at GSL
Join us for worship, formation, & fellowship on Jan. 5 8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. – Delicious home-cooked breakfast. 9:15 a.m. – Adults: Parish Hall Forum (details above) 9:15 a.m. – Christian Formation classes for children Nursery
Infant Room (Newborn–Walking) Toddler Room (Walking–Potty Training) Little Lambs Room (Potty Training–Atrium Ready) Location: Church Nursery with the Nursery Staff Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Atrium I 3–6 year olds: Pre–K, JK, SK Location: Atrium I (Green Room) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Atrium II 6–9 year olds: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Location: Atrium II (Purple Room) Project Purpose 4th–5th Grade
Location: Yellow Room 9:15 a.m. – Christian Formation classes for youth Rite 13 6th–8th Grade Location: Red Room J2A
9th–12th Grade Location: Red Room 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Following the 10:30 service – Coffee Hour Nursery – The nursery is available from 7:30 a.m. through the end of the 10:30 service 5:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist Episcopal Youth Community (details above). More about Christian Formation at GSL
Children: www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-school
Youth: www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation
Adults: www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-morning/
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