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July 18, 2019
This Week and Beyond
Newcomers' Gatherings All visitors and members who have recently joined GSL are invited to a series of Newcomers' Gatherings this summer! The dates are July 21 and August 18. Join either of these events as you continue to meet other folks in the parish, as well as discover ways to engage the community in a deeper way. For more info and to RSVP, follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2019NewcomersGatherings.
Sign Up for Exodus TODAY! Exodus is a Friday to Sunday excursion (Sept. 27-29) to The Gray Center, an Episcopal Camp and Conference Center north of Canton, Mississippi. In the beautiful lakeside setting of Camp Bratton-Green, participants can connect with God and fellow parishioners, and do as much or as little as they want. For more info AND to sign up, visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/parishweekend/
Preparing for Sunday (July 21) This week's readings: Genesis 18:1-10a Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42
Psalm 15 www.gracestlukes.org/discover/this-sundays-texts/
Parish Hall Forum (July 21) Parish Hall Forums continue throughout the summer! Join us for Weekly Conversation with the
Clergy: Informative Discussions on Life and Faith. Breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m. in Trezevant Hall followed by the Parish Hall Forum from 9:30-10:20. To listen to past Parish Hall Forums, visit www.gracestlukes.org/forum-videos. To view this Sunday's full schedule: see below.
Children & Youth
Episcopal Youth Community Sundays, July 21 & 28, 9 a.m., Youth table for breakfast in Trezevant Hall followed by 9:30 Parish Hall Forum Discussion with the Clergy.
Monday, July 22, 5-7 p.m., Middle School Movie Night.
Wednesday, July 24, High School Summer of Pray and Play with Calvary Episcopal Church. Saturday, July 27, 7-9:30 p.m., Memphis 901 FC Soccer Game. Bring money for snacks if you want.
For more information, contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams at awilliams@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6326.
Sunday Morning Classes During the summer months, kids craft time with Ms. Julie & Ms. Sharon is downstairs in the Yellow Room for Sunday School age children (3 years to 5th grade).
Take Note
July Messenger Follow this link for the Messenger, our monthly newsletter: www.gracestlukes.org/themessenger/. Inside this issue: Christian Formation, Altar Gifts, Athletics, Calendar Highlights, Clergy-Staff Update, Contemplative Prayer, Exodus Sign-up, Holy Baptism, Looking Towards Sunday, Message from the Rector, Newcomers' Gatherings, Organist Update, Outreach Ministry, Public Theology, School News, Summer Office Hours, Vacation Bible School, Midweek Evenings @GSL, Youth News.
Summer Office Hours From June 7 through August 9, the Parish House will be closed on Fridays. The church offices will be open Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. For any emergencies, contact the Clergy on Call at 901-252-6334. More info: www.gracestlukes.org/news/summer-office-hours/.
This Sunday at GSL
Join us for worship, formation, and fellowship (July 21) 8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. – Delicious home-cooked breakfast. 9:30 a.m. – Christian Formation classes for adults (details above) 9:30 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 Kids Craft Time (3 yrs to 5th grade) 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 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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