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October 17, 2019
Investing in Life at Grace-St. Luke’s 2020 Stewardship Campaign Here at GSL, we’re serving and working in so many ways. From feeding those in need to singing with children to caring for the sick, parish ministries are praising our Lord and committed to our baptismal mission to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. All that we are and offer focuses on our vision to be a thriving community of hope, belonging, and healing through worship, parish life, and service, and who rejoices in the love of Jesus to transform the world. In 2020, Grace-St. Luke’s will continue to invest in superlative music, meaningful liturgy, and quality programming to feed the souls and minds of adults, youth, and children. We invite you to prayerfully consider how you might invest in life at GraceSt. Luke’s and pledge for 2020 by returning a Pledge Form to the church office, placing it in the alms basin (offering plate), or pledging online at www.gracestlukes.org/pledge. Please join us in supporting life at GSL by offering your pledge before or on our festive All Saints’ Sunday celebration on November 3. Thank you for all you do in working for the kingdom! In faith and gratitude for life at Grace-St. Luke’s, Allison and Steven King, 2020 Stewardship Chairs
This Week and Beyond
Parish Potluck (Oct. 20) Parish Potluck in Celebration of Parish Life Ministry and in Thanksgiving for The Rev. Amy George, Sunday, Oct. 20, immediately following 10:30 service: Join us as we celebrate Parish Life at Grace-St. Luke’s and say a fond farewell to the Rev. Amy George. The Fellowship Committee will provide fried chicken and beverages. See below for what you can contribute to the meal. Please bring your dish ready to serve (we will have limited time and space to heat hot dishes so please bring warm) and label all serve-ware to ensure it’s returned correctly. If your last name starts with: A-H Dessert I-P Salad (potato, pasta, green, fruit, etc.) Q-Z Side Dish
Young Adults Potluck (Oct. 20) Join the Young Adults of the parish for a potluck dinner at the home of the Rev. Ollie and Ellie Rencher on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 6-8 p.m. The Renchers have graciously offered to provide the main dish, but please bring a side or dessert to share. Please RSVP and comment with what you plan to bring at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YAPotluck.
Parish Hall Forum (Oct. 20) Episcopalians were influential in creating a leader of transformation in Memphis: BRIDGES. BRIDGES unites and inspires diverse young people (a generation of leaders committed to reconciliation, restoration, and unity) to become confident and courageous leaders committed to community transformation. This Sunday beginning at 9:15 a.m. in Trezevant Hall, join BRIDGES president, Dana Wilson, and associates to learn more, including how GSL Church and School can partner with them.
Download the fall Christian Formation and Worship information handout for details: tinyurl.com/GSL2019FallFormation.
Wednesday Lunch (Oct. 23) Wednesday Lunch Fellowship (formerly 39ers) is a daytime gathering for all adults. We meet monthly for social time, a catered lunch, and program, all for only $6. Our next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 23, beginning at noon for social time followed by lunch at 12:30. The program will be offered by GSl's new Director of Music and Organist, Dr. Patrick Scott. Let Lucy Owens know if you plan to attend: lowens@gracestlukes.org or 901-2526333. You may also sign up and pay online at www.gracestlukes.org/events/wednesday-lunch. All are invited and bring a friend!
Trunk or Treat (Oct. 30) GSL is delighted to partner with our church neighbors at Idlewild Presbyterian for this year’s annual Trunk or Treat. If you have a costumed kiddo in your life, we enthusiastically recommend this event! All are welcome to the festivities, held in the Idlewild Parking lot on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Get ready for food, games, music, adorable costumes, awesome trunks, and lots of treats at this evening of fall family fun. It just might become a favorite Halloween tradition! TRUNKS and CANDY are needed! Follow this link for more info: www.gracestlukes.org/events/trunk-or-treat.
Parents Connect Fall Celebration (Nov. 10) Hey parents, we know you're always on the lookout for a good way to burn your kids' energy while you visit with other adults. We have the perfect opportunity! Join us on Sunday, Nov. 10, for a Parents Connect fall celebration on the Anchor Center Lawn and Miss Lee's playground from 2:30-4:30. All families with kids 5th grade or younger are welcome, and snacks will be provided. Questions? allisonhking at gmail.com or Jennifer.gibbs1 at gmail.com.
Take Note
Confirmation Classes
gracestlukes.org/inquirers-classes Adult Inquirers and Confirmation Classes
Sundays, Oct. 6-Nov. 24 (lunch provided) McClure Hall; 12-1:15 p.m.
Sign up by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/GSLAdultConf2019. Youth Confirmation
Sundays, Oct. 6-Nov. 17 (excluding Oct. 13) 9-10:10 a.m.; Peete Room Sign up by following this link: https://tinyurl.com/GSLYouthConf2019.
Vestry Minutes The September vestry minutes may be found by following this link.
October Messenger
Follow this link to the October 2019 Messenger: 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, please let Lucy know.
Children & Youth
Youth Formation Oct. 20, Rite 13 and J2A, 9:15-10:10 a.m. Oct. 20, EYC, 4 p.m. Jr. High; 5 p.m. Sr. High; High School Prayer Breakfast (9th - 12th Grade), Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7-8 a.m. at Ugly Mug on Poplar.
Biscuits & Bible (6th - 8th Grade), Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6:45-7:45 a.m. in the Red Room. For more information, 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 October Messenger has all the details. See below for the Sunday schedule.
Children & Youth Choirs at GSL GSL offers choir opportunities for all ages. To join one, simply come to the rehearsal or contact Director of Music & Choirmaster Dr. Patrick Scott (901252-6323, or pscott@gracestlukes.org), or Assistant Organist and Choirmaster Debbie Smith (901-252-6331, or dsmith@gracestlukes.org). Rehearsal times for 2019-2020: St. Cecilia Choir – K-2nd Grades, Rehearsal on Wednesdays, 4:30-5. Canterbury Choir – 3rd- 6th Grades, Rehearsal on Wednesdays, 5-6.
This Sunday at GSL
Join us for worship, formation, and fellowship on Oct. 20. 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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