The Messenger Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church Volume 65, No. 2
Meredith Jane Day Ordination to the Priesthood February 16, 10:30 a.m. Grace-St. Luke's Church
February 2019
Worship Opportunites
SUNDAY 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Christian Formation Classes 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Nursery available 7:30 a.m. 'til end of 10:30 service WEDNESDAY Noon in the Chapel 30-minute service without music
Parish Office Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday
Clergy on Call for Pastoral & Hospital Emergencies 901-252-6334
Parish Clergy & Staff
www.gracestlukes.org/welcome/clergy-and-staff The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector The Rev. Amy M. George, Associate Rector The Rev. Meredith Jane Day, Curate Christi Authement, Athletics & Fellowship Dir. Addison Combs, Youth Formation Associate Wesley Emerson, Organist/Choirmaster Sharon Campbell, Children's Education Director Connie Johns, Membership & Newcomers Sandra Kendrick, Assistant Sexton Amanda McGriff, Pastoral Care Director Chapman Morrow, Development Officer Lucy Owens, Communications Director Debbie Smith, Music Associate Zeke Smith, Youth Formation Intern Jess Steenbergen, Youth Formation Associate Linda Stine, Parish Administrator Darling "D" Thomas, Sexton
2019 Vestry & Treasurer
Inside This Issue 39ers................................ 4 Altar Gifts.........................11 Athletics............................ 8 Calendar Highlights............12 Christian Formation......... 5-7 Contemplative Prayer.......... 3 Daytime Book Group........... 4 EYC.................................. 8 Food Pantry Facts............... 9 Holy Baptism....................11 Lay Ministers Schedule.......11 Looking Towards Sunday....11
Membership Updates..........11 Memorials/Honoraria..........11 Meredith's Ordination.......... 3 Message from the Rector..... 3 Organ Concert................... 5 Outreach Ministry............... 9 School News.....................10 Scout Sunday...................12 Third Thursday................... 4 VBS Survey....................... 5 Women's Retreat................ 4
On the cover: The Rev. Meredith Jane Day will be ordained to the priesthood on February 16, 10:30 a.m., at Grace-St. Luke's.
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www.gracestlukes.org/vestry Grant Adams (Worship), Jimpsie Ayres (Congregational Development), Wight Boggs (Fellowship), Patrick Burnett (Jr. Warden & Youth Formation), Nina Callan (Pastoral Care), Jim Greer (Worship), Linda Khumalo (Worship), Stinson Liles (Outreach & Justice), Julia McDonald (Clerk & Children’s Formation), Murray McKay (Adult Formation), Kurt Patton (Sr. Warden & Athletics), Charlie Pazar (Outreach & Justice), Tom Stephenson (Stewardship), Bev Trojan (Treasurer), Simon Wadsworth (Stewardship), and Gavin Wigginson (Congregational Development)
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Support Groups at GSL
GRACESTLUKES Mobile App
AA meetings: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous: Sundays, 8 p.m. CoDA: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: Mondays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at noon For more info, contact Lucy in the office: lucy@gracestlukes.org or 901-272-7425.
GSL's mobile app is available for download in the Android and Apple Stores. The app is an effective way for the church to communicate with you and for you to stay connected with the church. The app is packed with resources such as Sunday's readings and the daily office, church events and news, the pastoral care request form, links to clergy and staff emails, photo capture tools, and more. Best of all, we can alert you to extra special happenings and cancellations via the app's push notifications system. You can download the app in the following ways: Search for GRACESTLUKES in the iTunes/Google Play stores. Follow this link: www.gracestlukes.org/app.
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Embracing and Celebrating Belovedness The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector
The gift of every day presents an opportunity to consider what it means to be God’s beloved child and to see the image of God in every human being. Just as God said to Jesus on the occasion of his baptism, “You are my beloved; with you I am well pleased,” God continually speaks to us, “You are my beloved.” Being God’s beloved daughters and sons means that we are enough, solely because we are images of God—outward and visible signs of the mystery, love, and hope of God. How can we embrace and celebrate our belovedness? God has blessed this broken world with us and others who might care for it and all who inhabit it, and who might partner with God to bring about healing and wholeness. Despite what today’s society and norms suggest, our faith teaches that spiritual and religious living, slowing down just enough, create a purposeful path for followers of Jesus to live more fully into who we are called to be. Accordingly, life at Grace-St. Luke’s seeks to assist us on the way. Our weekly and seasonal worship, learning, fellowship, and service opportunities are offered that we intentionally and radically might engage God, deepen connections, and invite non-parishioners to join us on The Jesus Movement of The Episcopal Church: “Following Jesus into loving, liberating and life-giving relationship with God, with each other and with the earth.” It is early enough in the 2019th year of our Lord to consider how we might approach life. While naturally some things will change and some will remain the same, the God within and around our bodies invites us to voyage into our belovedness: being, becoming, living. In his book, Life of the Beloved, Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) reflects powerfully on the matter. The following is a blend of his words and mine, as we embrace and celebrate belovedness and encourage others. Being. Being the beloved means that “every time we listen with great attentiveness to the voice that calls us the Beloved, we will discover within ourselves a desire to hear that voice longer and more deeply. It is like discovering a well in the desert. Once we have touched wet ground, we want to dig deeper…All we need is a desire to find the water and drink from it.” Becoming. Becoming is the journey of understanding that we are chosen, blessed, broken, and given to the world, all by the love and glory of God. It is about engaging the world and life with purpose, God’s holy purpose to reconcile the world, the mission of the Church: to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. Living. As those who are chosen, blessed, broken, and given, we are called to live our lives with deep inner joy and peace. It is the life of the Beloved, lived in a world constantly trying to convince us that the burden is on us to prove that we are worthy of being loved…the unfathomable mystery of God is that God is a Lover who wants to be loved. The one who created us is waiting for our response to the
love that gave us our being. God not only says: “You are my Beloved.” God also asks: “Do you love me?” and offers us countless chances to say “Yes” to our inner truth. Blessings and peace as we try, Ollie+ The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector
By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people The Right Reverend Don E. Johnson Third Bishop of West Tennessee will ordain Meredith Jane Day to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church Saturday, the sixteenth of February two thousand and nineteen at half past ten o’clock in the morning Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 1720 Peabody Avenue Memphis, Tennessee Your prayers and presence are requested. Reception following Clergy: Red Stole Nursery provided from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monthly Contemplative Prayer Group
Join a small group of committed contemplatives as they meet each month for a time of intentional prayer and silence. This group is self-led and participates in a variety of prayer practices: Lectio Divina, Mindfulness, Centering Prayer, and Ignatian Spirituality. Meetings are from 9-9:30 a.m. on the last Sunday of each month in Room 212. All are welcome!
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2019 Grace St. Luke’s Women’s Retreat Saying Yes to Joy Friday Evening Feb. 22 – Sunday Morning Feb. 24 The annual Grace St. Luke's women’s retreat at St. Columba will be from dinner Friday evening, February 22, until noon Sunday, February 24. The Rev. Amy George, associate rector at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, will again be our wise and witty guide as we consider “joy.” Where is it? What is it? Who is it? This concept resonates deeply as we all yearn in different ways for the essence of “joy.” You can register online at www.gracestlukes.org/events/womens-retreat/. If you would rather, you may also download a registration form and mail your registration by following the above link.
Daytime Book Group February 14 Our next discussion is February 14 with The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald. 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@bellsouth.net) and Carol Ann Mallory (cam2269@aol.com). A list of books for upcoming months may be found at www.gracestlukes.org/ events/daytime-book-group.
THIRD THURSDAY is February 21 The weather may be cold but the hospitality will be warm in Trezevant Hall as we gather on the 21st for fellowship hour with snacks and beverages, followed by a catered dinner and speakers. We begin at 6 p.m. and end by 8. Reservations are required ($15 per person) and should be made by the morning of Tuesday, February 19. For reservations, call or email Lucy (901-272-6333, lucy@gracestlukes.org) or pay online at www.gracestlukes.org/ events/third-thursday. Margery and Roger Wolcott will share their journey from the investment world of San Francisco to an Episcopal community ministry, Constance Abbey, near St. Mary's Cathedral. Worshippers at St. Mary's early weekday Eucharist began walking the neighborhood, getting to know their neighbors and their needs. Soon the Wolcotts moved into the neighborhood and opened their doors. They have built a community and not an agency. Come and learn more. –Betty Peyton and Julie Denman, Coordinators
39ers Meet on February 27
The GSL 39ers is the senior members' social and fellowship group. We meet monthly for a social time, catered lunch and a program, all for only $6. Our meeting is on February 27, at noon for social time, 12:30 p.m. lunch and, at 1 p.m. speaker. Our speaker will be Adam Nelson, Center for Transforming Communities, Operations and Development Coordinator. Please let Lucy Owens know if you are planning to attend, at lucy@gracestlukes. org or 901-252-6333. You may also sign up and pay online at www.gracestlukes.org/events/39ers. All are invited and bring a friend!
Old Fashioned Southern Potluck, Mar. 3 Come join us for an Old Fashioned Southern Potluck, just like the ones you might remember with family and friends. This is a fun opportunity to bring your favorite dish, fellowship with your church family and make connections in a casual way. What: Old Fashioned Southern Potluck When: Sunday, March 3, after the 10:30 service Where: Trezevant Hall Fried chicken, rolls and drinks will be provided; please bring the following item, according to your last name, to complete our meal: A-I Appetizers, J-Q Sides, R-Z Desserts Questions? Contact staff liaison Christi Authement at cauthement@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6325 or Fellowship Chair Kim Motschman Cribb at kmtschmn@hotmail.com or 901-870-8727.
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Music Ministry Organ Concert to be Held at Grace-St. Luke's February 4 @ 7:30 p.m. Tennessee’s oldest chapter (the Memphis Chapter) of the American Guild of Organists is meeting at GSL on Monday, February 4, to hear a concert by guest organist Dr. Gail Archer. Dr. Archer is an international concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor, and lecturer. She is college organist at Vassar College, and director of the music program at Barnard College, Columbia University. Dr. Archer’s program will include a segment spotlighting women composers. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the concert is free and all are welcome.
Please Fill Out Our survey Dear GSL Parish Family, Vacation Bible School is one of our most valued Children’s Formation offerings, and as its director, I’m eager to explore possible updates to this program so it might better serve our parish. Please take a moment to complete this 2-minute, anonymous survey about VBS: https://tinyurl.com/GSLVBSSurvey. Whether you’re the parent of a VBS-aged child, or a parishioner who might enjoy volunteering with VBS, or if you just have observations you’d like to share, your feedback is important and ensures the needs of this unique faith community are at the forefront of our planning. Thanks so much for your time, and for helping to make VBS 2019 our best one yet! –Sharon Campbell
Christian Formation Offerings for Children and Youth
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www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-school Times: 9:30 until 10:20 a.m.
Nursery
Infant Room (Newborn to Walking) Toddler Room (Walking to Potty Training) Little Lambs Room (Potty Trained to Atrium Ready) Location: Downstairs; Nursery Staff
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd—Level I 3-6 yrs. (Pre-K, JK and SK) Sunday mornings at 9:30 Location: Atrium I (Green Room downstairs)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd—Level II
6-9 yrs. (1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade) Sunday mornings at 9:30 Location: Atrium II (Purple Room downstairs)
Project Purpose
4th–5th Grade; Location: Yellow Room, Youth Space
Rite 13 for Middle School
6th–8th Grade; Location: Red Room, Youth Space
J2A for High School
9th–12th Grade; Location: Room 212 (adjacent McClure Hall)
Children’s Activity Table during Coffee Hour Location: Trezevant Hall Donuts and kid-friendly fun during Coffee Hour after the 10:30 a.m. service
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finding god in the heart of midtown
Adult Formation: Winter–Spring 2019 Sunday Mornings www.gracestlukes.org/adult-formation The Parish Hall Forum (PHF), Trezevant Hall, 9:30-10:20 a.m. Parents Connect (PC), Once a Month, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Lounge or other locations Contemplative Prayer Group (CPG), Last Sunday of the Month, 9-9:30 a.m., Room 212 February 3 February 24 March 17 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany Second Sunday in Lent PHF: Welcoming Our Neighbor: A Conversation on Immigration and Faith with Charlie Pazar & the Rector PC: Parents Connect with the Rev. Meredith Jane Day
February 10 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
PHF: Mysterious Encounters with God from Jacob to the Transfiguration with Dr. Dan Pigg
February 17 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
PHF: Comparing the Beatitudes in Matthew and Luke: What They Tell Us about Jesus’ Teaching Ministry and Justice with Dr. Dan Pigg
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CPG: Contemplative Prayer Group at 9 a.m. in Room 212 PHF: The Light Within: A Generative Force for Living with Bill Craddock
PHF: Lenten Art Series: Scripture and Liturgy with the Rev. Amy M. George
March 3 Last Sunday after the Epiphany
PHF: Lenten Art Series: Literature and Poetry with the Rev. Katherine Bush
PHF: Moving from Epiphany to Lent: Art and Beauty, Companions for the Journey with the Rev. Meredith Jane Day PC: Parents Connect with the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher
March 10 First Sunday in Lent
PHF: Lenten Art Series: Music with the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Wesley Emerson, & Gavin Wigginson
March 24 Third Sunday in Lent
March 31 Fourth Sunday in Lent
CPG: Contemplative Prayer Group at 9 a.m. in Room 212 PHF: Lenten Art Series: Visual Art with Jimpsie Ayres & Robbie McQuiston PC: Parents Connect with the Rev. Amy George
April 7 Fifth Sunday in Lent
PHF: Lenten Art Series: Storytelling, History, & Healing in Memphis with Dr. Tim Huebner
April 14 Palm Sunday
PHF: Lenten Art Series: Palm-Cross Making with Hearts and Hands Fellowship
April 21 Easter Day
All Ages Fellowship in Trezevant Hall
April 28 Second Sunday of Easter
May 12 Fourth Sunday of Easter
PHF: Hope in Scripture: Practice Resurrection with Dr. Mitzi Minor
CPG: Contemplative Prayer Group at 9 a.m. in Room 212 PHF: Easter: Surprised by Hope with the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher
May 5 Third Sunday of Easter
May 19 Fifth Sunday of Easter
PHF: Hope in Scripture: Practice Resurrection with Dr. Mitzi Minor
PHF: Reflecting on the Jesus Movement in the Diocese of Delaware: Former GSL Parishioner and Bishop of Delaware, the Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown PC: Parents Connect with the Rev. Katherine Bush
May 26 Sixth Sunday of Easter
CPG: Contemplative Prayer Group at 9 a.m. in Room 212 PHF: A Story of Hope and Healing in Mississippi: Reflections from the Rt. Rev. Duncan M. Gray III
For more information about the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) and special events for children, youth, and parents contact the staff or explore www.gracestlukes.org.
Wednesday Evenings February 6, 13 & 20
Ash Wednesday, March 6
6-7:30 p.m. (light refreshments provided) “Becoming American” series with retired immigration judge Charlie Pazar
Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes 7 a.m., noon, 6 p.m.
February 27
Blessing of The Palms 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. PHF: Lenten Art Series: Palm-Cross Making with GSL Hearts and Hands Fellowship (9:30-10:20 a.m.)
6-7:30 p.m. (light refreshments provided) Conversation with a Team from Memphis nonprofit “Facing History and Ourselves”
March 13, 20, 27, April 3 & April 10
6:30-7:30 p.m. Bible Study: We're Marching to Zion: How the city of Jerusalem is important in Scripture, History, and the Spiritual Life with Dr. Dan Pigg Advanced sign-up required; limited to 20 people. Sign-up here: tinyurl.com/GSLMarchingToZion2019
March 20, 27, April 3 & April 10
6:30-7:30 p.m. Book Study: “Waking Up White” by Debbie Irving facilitated by Nicki Soulé Advanced sign-up required; limited to 20 people. Sign-up here: tinyurl.com/WakingUpWhite2019
May 1, 8 & 15
6:30-7:30 p.m. Book Study: “Surprised by Hope” by N. T. Wright facilitated by the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher Advanced sign-up required; limited to 20 people. Sign-up here: tinyurl.com/SurprisedByHope2019
Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Day Palm Sunday, April 14
Monday, April 15
Noon Eucharist in the Chapel
Tuesday, April 16
Noon Eucharist in the Chapel
Wednesday, April 17
Noon Eucharist in the Chapel A Community Service of Forgiveness and Healing (6 p.m.)
Maundy Thursday, April 18
Maundy Thursday Service followed by Overnight Vigil (7 p.m.)
Good Friday, April 19
Good Friday Service of Music and Meditations at Noon
Holy Saturday, April 20
The Great Vigil of Easter (7 p.m.)
Easter Day, Sunday, April 21
Holy Eucharist 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. All Ages Fellowship in Trezevant Hall (8:45-10:20 a.m.)
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EYC News and Events
Church Athletics
February
Let’s Play Ball!
Youth Formation www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation Middle and High School Calendar www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation/monthly-calendar Registration Forms www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation/registration-forms Diocesan Events www.gracestlukes.org/youth-group/diocesan-events
It’s that time again. February is the month for 2019 Baseball, Softball & T-Ball Online Registration Teams are available for JK – 4th grades. Registration is on a firstcome, first-served basis and the deadline is February 28. Please register at www.gracestlukes.org/playball. If you are interested in coaching, please email Christi Authement at cauthement@gracestlukes.org.
Middle School Sundays, Feb 3, 10, 17, & 24 9:30 a.m. Rite13 in the Red Room Wednesdays Feb 6, 13, 20, & 27 6:45 a.m. Biscuits and Bible in the Red Room Sunday, February 3 5-7 p.m. Diocean-wide Super Bowl Party @ GSL Sunday, February 10 5-7 p.m. Movie Night @ Malco Studio on the Square Sunday, February 17 5-6:30 p.m. Valentine's Party in the Red Room Sunday, February 24 MS EYC TBD
High School
Coach Zach Pretzer & Ariel Laws U8 Girls Basketball Team playing a home game in the GSL Gym. Stop by Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. (last game is at 2:30) and watch the GSL Church Basketball Teams in “ACTION.” The season is currently in full swing and the last games are on February 9.
Sundays Feb. 3, 10, 17, & 24 9:30 a.m. J2A in Room 212 Sunday, February 3 5-7 p.m. Diocean-wide Super Bowl Party @ GSL Sunday, February 10 12-1 p.m. Brunch and Bible in the Red Room Sunday, February 17 4-5:30 p.m. High School EYC in the Red Room Sunday, February 24 12-1 p.m. Brunch and Bible in the Red Room For more information about the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) and special events for children, youth, and parents contact the staff or explore www.gracestlukes.org.
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Coach Andy High & Scott Woodmansee’s U10 Girls team playing in their home gym.
Outreach Ministry Multi-National Ministries Multi-National Ministries has been serving refugee and immigrant families for almost 30 years. Their goal is to follow Jesus by loving and caring for all people from all nations, tongues, and tribes by helping them feel accepted, understand American culture, achieve academic success, and feel the love of God. They offer a variety of programs, and GSL parishioners are encouraged to visit and consider volunteering. Throughout the year approximately 300 children are served in their after school tutoring program. This program is an open door program and volunteers are welcome to drop in and help with tutoring: Monday is Reading Day 3:15-6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays are Homework Help, and Wednesday is T.A.R.G. E.T. Day—learning to be kind and responsible. There is also an English for Moms and Preschool Readiness program Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:45–11:15 a.m. This program asks that volunteers commit to at least one day a week and training is provided. More information about this amazing organization can be found at www.multinationalministries.com or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/groups/162461164418. For English for Moms contact devin@mlfonline.org Executive Director Laurie Graves —lauriegraves.multinational@ gmail.com
Memphis Child Advocacy Center
The artwork will be on display at the Memphis College of Art, free to the public, from 9 to 4:30 from Monday, February 4, through Friday, February 8. Volunteers will be on hand to provide information about artists, assist with early bidding, and sell tickets. Visit MemphisCAC.org for info and tickets.
Food Pantry Facts by Juan Fuentes
This is the year-end report for the Food Pantry, and we are thankful for the generosity of GSL parishioners and other groups in the community that collect food for the “little food pantry with a BIG heart.” The help of the GSL School 1st, 2nd, and 5th graders, teachers, and parents are always a blessing. The 1st graders made “blessing bags,” the 2nd graders made stockings for the clients, and the 5th graders collected the yearly food drive to help the GSL Food Pantry and the Mid-South Food Bank and the 5th graders also help with distribution at the Pantry in December and January. Thank you to all our volunteers who pack, distribute food, and help with Food Bank pick-ups! YOU make it possible—love and gratitude! We are grateful for all this help that allows us to continue helping those in need in the community. December, Number of Families served: 42 households, which included 52 adults, 63 children, and 12 seniors.
The Memphis Child Advocacy Center is a place where victims can become children again. The compassionate professionals at the Memphis CAC help families after reported child sexual and other severe abuse. Kids and non-offending parents and caregivers meet with investigators, prosecutors, therapists, and advocates at one childfriendly central location.
Volunteer Hours for December: 21.5 hours, which included 8 hours distributing food, 4.5 hours Food Bank pick-up and shelving, 3.5 hours shopping and shelving, 5.5 hours cleaning and re-stocking, not including the hours spent by volunteer packers.
The Shelby County Child Protection Investigation Team, headquartered at the Memphis CAC, includes 15 agencies involved in the investigation, prosecution, and intervention of child sexual and severe abuse. Memphis CAC employees include forensic interviewers, therapists, and advocates. The CAC's kidfriendly setting serves an average of 1,000 kids annually.
Mark your calendars! The last Sunday of the month, February 24, is Food Pantry Sunday! We ask that you bring dried milk, tooth paste, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, and hygiene products.
The Memphis Child Advocacy Center's Works of Heart valentine art show and auction will be on Saturday, February 9. Art lovers will gather at the Memphis College of Art to bid on over 100 heart-themed works by leading regional artists.Contributors
include artists like Carroll Todd, Nancy Cheairs, Dolph Smith, Maritza Davila, NJ Woods, Leandra Urrutia, Suzanne Landers, Brooke Sarden, Quantavious “Toonky” Worship, and Bill Huettel.
Year End Report: In 2018 we served 616 households, which included 1054 children, 827 adults, and 169 seniors.
Welcome our New Volunteers: Paula Boggs, Tori Rowe, Georgia Lejuwaan, Maureen Kennedy, and Patty Crawford. Thank you! Volunteers are always needed! To volunteer, call Juan Fuentes, 901-849-7033, or email juanjf7777@aol.com. “Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” – Booker T. Washington
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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School News
2019-20 Enrollment At Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School, Re-enrollment Agreements are now in hand for the 2019-20 school year! Soon, we will be sending contracts to all the new families who are interested in becoming part of the GSL community. We are always offering tours to interested families, and now is a great time to tour GSL for the 201920 school year! Families interested in learning more about GSL are encouraged to contact Director of Enrollment Shelly McGuire at 901-278-0200. GSL Welcomes Social Skills Educator Brooks Gibbs Last month, GSL was proud to have award winning social skills educator Brooks Gibbs on campus. Gibbs teaches students, parents, and teachers how to build emotional resilience in children and live by the Golden Rule. While at GSL, Gibbs met with students in Lower School and Middle School. He also met with parents during a special evening event. Sew Me A Story Toddler Event @ GSL ~ for children ages 2-4 Please join us and help spread the word about this upcoming toddler event! Children will listen to stories and create a sewing project led by Amie Plumley, GSL teacher and author of the book Sewing School. The event is on Saturday, February 9, at 9 a.m. in the Anchor Center Library, 250 Lemaster Avenue. To learn more, and to RSVP, visit www.gslschool.org/choose-gsl/admissions.
Fun @ GSL!
Students had a blast getting fired up for Homecoming with a fun pep rally, which included scooter board bowling competitions!
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Altar Gifts Offered In Loving Memory of Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 24
Upton Bertaut, Nova Johnson, George D. Johnson, Betty Bertaut, James Garth Connally, Nancy Knight Holmes, and J. Whitaker Denman Dennis Cain Kitty Bland Dorothy P. Jackson
Looking Towards Sunday Revised Common Lectionary Track 2 Year C Feb. 3 Epiphany 4 Jeremiah 1:4-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Psalm 71:1-6 Feb. 10 Epiphany 5 Isaiah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Psalm 138 Feb. 17 Epiphany 6 Jeremiah 17:5-10 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Luke 6:17-26 Psalm 1 Feb. 24 Epiphany 7 Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42 www.gracestlukes.org/discover/this-sundays-texts The link above is access to Sunday lectionary readings online where you may reflect and pray with them at any time. Also offered are an overview, scripture backgrounds, a reflection, and prayer starter to enhance your worship experience.
Membership News Transfers In • Philip Ashford • Christopher Cooley • Brendan Housler Holy Baptism (Jan. 13, 2019) • Virginia McCarthy Robinson, daughter of Brittan & Ward Robinson • Clara Scott Phillips, daughter of Hannah & Wes Phillips
Holy Baptism Scheduled Baptism is the entry point for The Episcopal Church for adults, children, and infants. The next dates for the administration of the sacrament of Holy Baptism are April 20, Easter Vigil; June 9, Day of Pentecost; and November 3, All Saints' Sunday. If you have not been baptized or would like to schedule a baptism, please contact Connie Johns (Membership & Newcomers), 901-252-6327 or connie@gracestlukes.org, or a member of the clergy no less than two weeks before said date.
Memorials & Honoraria Honoraria • Edith and Bob Heller from Elizabeth & Andy Hyde • Grant Adams from Jason Derrick & KB • Sylvia Gronauer from Eunice Tenent • Helen Donelson from Sandra & John Fox • Patty and Ed Wiley, Jane and Mackie Gober, Anna and Gwin Robbins, Julie and Billy Denman, Ellen and Jere Fones, Bond and Jim Moore, Bev and Terry Trojan, Sidney and David Hickey, Bill and Kay Abernathy, Carolyn and Greer Simonton, Judy and King Self, Betty and George Johnson, and Simon and Jill Wadsworth from Betsy & Preston Wilson • Ginger Acuff, Elizabeth Brewer, Natalie Jones Davis, Carolyn Gardiner, Dana Hawkins, Sandra Ireland, Caroline Nave, Philip Rule, and Carolyn Wills from Karen Harper • Barret and Son Sights from Holley & Lucius McGehee • Rinnie and Keith Wood, Preston and Betsy Wilson, and Waldrup and Cissy Brown from Corinne & Bob Adrian • Ellie and the Rev. Ollie Rencher from Cissy & Waldrup Brown • The Rev. Ollie Rencher from Patti & James Newsom • Paul and Amy Kauerz from Tuns & Lynne Anderson • Mike and Natalie Davis from David & Lori Jones • Betty & George Johnson from Emilie Johnson Memorials • Tim Bolding from Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dixon • Ann Dillard from Elizabeth Allen • Parrish Taylor III from William & Dana Davis • Lady Margaret Craddock Early Arnold from Barbara & John Viser • Jane Brickels Hofelt from Barbara & John Viser • John B Peyton and Millicent O. Peyton from Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Valentine • Ed Wills from Minetry & Whit Crowley and Petie Williams
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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church 1720 Peabody Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38104-6124 901-272-7425, 901-272-9833 (fax) gsl@gracestlukes.org, www.gracestlukes.org
The Messenger of Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church (USPS 778-900)-published monthly by Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104. Periodicals postage paid at Memphis, TN. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, (901) 272-7425, email gsl@gracestlukes.org. Lucy Owens, Editor.
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Calendar Highlights
Scout Sunday 2019 February 3 10:30 A.M Giving Thanks for our Scouts and Leaders past and present
Feb. 3 Scout Sunday Feb. 4 AGO Organ Concert Feb. 6 Wednesday Evening Programs Begin Feb. 12 Finance Committee Meeting Feb. 14 GSL Daytime Book Group Feb. 14 Outreach Meeting Feb. 16 Meredith's+ Ordination Feb. 18 Church Office Closed Feb. 19 Vestry Meeting Feb. 21 Third Thursday Feb. 22-24 Women's Retreat Feb. 23 Catechesis Training Feb. 24 Food Pantry Sunday Feb. 24 Contemplative Prayer Group Feb. 27 39ers
Calendar Online Master Calendar: www.gracestlukes.org/events