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January 8, 2020
This Week and Beyond
New Offering: Men's Six-Week Fellowship Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 7-7:45 a.m. All men are invited to join GSL church member and school parent, Doug Duncan and the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, rector and chaplain to the school, for a weekly evolving conversation about spiritual growth, faith and doubt, current events and concerns, intellectual stimulation, and thoughtful living in a fast world. This relaxed but lively fellowship will gather in the first floor Lounge at GSL Church. Breakfast snacks and coffee provided. You do not need to commit to attending all six weeks. Drop in any time! To sign up or for more information, contact Doug (Doug.Duncan at wolfrivercap.com) or Ollie+ (orencher@gracestlukes.org).
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.
Bishop's Annual Visit (Jan. 12) This Sunday, Jan. 12, is an extraordinary day in the life of Grace-St. Luke’s with the annual visitation of the Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf and the baptism, confirmation, and reception of our newest members. Bishop Roaf will preach at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services. We will celebrate with a festive reception in Trezevant Hall following the 10:30 service.
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This week's Parish Hall Forum topic is "Conversation with the Bishop, The Right Reverend Phoebe A. Roaf." More on Sunday morning formation at www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-morning. Come early for breakfast in Trezevant Hall beginning at 8:45 a.m. and stay for the forum, 9:15-10:10 a.m.
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. 12, Rite 13 and J2A, Jan. 12: Middle School EYC, 4-5:30 p.m.; High School EYC, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 14: High School Prayer Breakfast, 7-8 a.m. at Ugly Mug Cafe Jan. 15: 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.
Outreach
Care Like King—MLK Days of Service (Jan. 17-20) Once again Volunteer Memphis is sponsoring a community-wide effort to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service projects. There are plenty of opportunities to serve in a manner that fits in with your schedule and interests from Friday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Jan. 20. Just go to the Volunteer United website (tinyurl.com/MLKDaysofService2020) and sign up. Allison and I will participate in the “Beltline Project” cleanup of a vacant lot at 427 Boston (38111) on January 20 starting at 11 a.m. This opportunity is near Midtown. Please join us. Jim Drummond, GSL Outreach Commitee Please note: On King Day (Jan. 20), all visitors to the Civil Rights Museum receive free admission. Guests who donate canned goods to King Day Food Drive also receive $2 off one future museum visit in 2020. Donations benefit Mid-South Food Bank to help feed families in the Mid-South. Guests who donate to the blood drive benefitting Vitalant (formerly Lifeblood) receive free King Day admission for four people with express entry to bypass the line PLUS additional free admission for four any day in 2020. For more information, visit www.civilrightsmuseum.org/king-day
Take Note
January 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 Sunday at GSL Join us for worship, formation, & fellowship on Jan. 12 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 – Reception 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). 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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