The Messenger Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church Volume 66, No. 2
February 2020
Lauren Winner Comes to GSL for the Parish Hall Forum and Lunch and Learn following 10:30 service. Read all about it on p. 5.
Worship & Fellowship
SUNDAY 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. Community Breakfast 9:15 a.m. Christian Formation Classes 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour 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. Anne S. Carrière, Interim Associate Rector The Rev. Meredith Jane Day, Curate Christi Authement, Athletics Director Sharon Campbell, Director of Children’s Formation Addison Combs, Youth Formation Associate Abby Huber, Receptionist & Ministry Associate Sandra Kendrick, Assistant Facilities Assistant Chapman Morrow, Stewardship Associate Lucy Owens, Communications Administrator Dr. Patrick A. Scott, Director of Music & Organist Debbie Smith, Assistant Organist-Choirmaster Linda Stine, Parish Administrator Darling “D” Thomas, Lead Facilities Assistant Amzie Williams, Director of Youth Formation
2020 Vestry & Treasurer
Inside This Issue Altar Gifts.........................11 Ash Wednesday.................. 6 Athletics............................ 9 Book Group....................... 4 Calendar Highlights............12 Christian Formation............ 8 Heart & Hands................... 4 Holy Baptism....................11 Lauren Winner at GSL......... 5 Looking Towards Sunday....11 Men's Six-Week Fellowship... 4 Message from the Rector..... 3 Organ Recital..................... 5
Outreach Ministry............... 8 Privacy Policy....................11 Realm Connect................... 7 School News.....................10 Scout Sunday...................12 Shrove Tuesday Festival...... 6 The Presentation................ 6 Violin/Organ Concert........... 5 Vision Statement................ 3 Wednesday Lunch............... 4 Women's Retreat 2020........ 5 Youth News....................... 9
On the cover: Lauren Winner Comes to GSL. More on page 5.
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www.gracestlukes.org/vestry Grant Adams (Worship & Liturgy), Jimpsie Ayres (Congregational Development), Wight Boggs (Fellowship), Patrick Burnett (Youth Formation), Nina Callan (Pastoral Care), Ben Cowan (Children’s Formation), Mike Davis (Athletics), Jim Greer (Worship & Liturgy), Sandra Ireland (Adult Formation), Jonathan Large (Outreach), Stinson Liles (Social Justice), Charlie Pazar (Jr. Warden, Property, Stewardship), Anna Robbins (Congregational Development), Tom Stephenson (Stewardship), Bev Trojan (Treasurer), and Simon Wadsworth (Sr. Warden, Administration & Communications, Stewardship)
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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: Thursdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at noon For more info, contact Lucy in the office: lowens@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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GSL eNews
Turning to God in Epiphanytide and Lent The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector
Each new season on the church year calendar is a chance for followers of Jesus to turn to God. I am forever inspired and reminded by many fellow pilgrims, such as our Presiding Bishop, The Most Reverend Michael Curry, about ways to approach life. Most important (and a relief!) is the reality that all we can do is try and give it our best efforts. Such is the case for the spiritual practice of “turning” to God - one of the seven practices associated with The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life (The Episcopal Church 2018). Bishop Curry writes that “To be a Christian is to be a seeker. We seek love: to know God’s love, to love, and to be loved by others. It also means learning to love ourselves as a child of God. We seek freedom from the many forces that pull us from living as God created us to be: sin, fear, oppression, and division. God desires us to be dignified, whole, and free. We also seek abundant life. This is a life that is overflowing with joy, peace, generosity, and delight. It is a life where there is enough for all because we share with abandon. We seek a life of meaning, giving back to God and living for others and not just for ourselves. Ultimately, we seek Jesus.” Curry presses on with wisdom, “Jesus is the way of love and that has the power to change lives and change the world. How are we called to practice the Way of Love? Like a “Rule of Life” practiced by Christians for almost two thousand years, there are specific ways that help us live intentionally in our daily life, following our deepest values. Each is not an add-on to our day, but a way to recognize God working in us and through us. Like the disciples, we are called by Jesus to follow the Way of Love. With God’s help, we can turn from the powers of sin, hatred, fear, injustice, and oppression toward the way of truth, love, hope, justice, and freedom. In turning, we reorient our lives to Jesus Christ, falling in love again, again, and again. We state “I will, with God’s help”
as a response to the questions, “Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?” and “Will you persevere in resisting evil, and whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?” in our Baptismal Covenant. This is what it means to turn to God: pause, listen, and choose to follow Jesus in your daily life.” While the remainder of Epiphanytide comes with a focus, prayers, scripture, and music on the showing forth, appearance, manifestation, and revelation of Jesus to all humanity, we will begin Lent on Ash Wednesday (February 26) as a season of what I like to call “increased reflection.” It is my prayer that the February’s opportunities of worship, formation, in-reach, outreach, and fellowship will further support our faith, and order our steps as each of us seeks to turn to God: pause, listen, and choose to follow Jesus in our daily lives. Godspeed and blessings as we try, – The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher, Rector
Wednesday Evenings in February Book Study and Conversation God Has A Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time (Desmond Tutu), February 5, 12 & 19. Registration requested online (tinyurl.com/ GSLGodHasADream) or call Abby Huber (901272-7425). Details on p. 8. NO Wednesday Noon Eucharist, Feb. 12 So that the GSL clergy can fully participate in the Diocese of West Tennessee Clergy PreLenten Retreat at St. Columba, there will be no Noon Eucharist on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Wednesday Noon Eucharist Service will resume the following Wednesday on Feb. 19..
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church Vision Statement Our Vision is 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.
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Grace-St. Luke’s Annual Women’s Retreat
This year, we are delighted that the Rev. Katherine Bush and Mrs. Shari Ray will bring the themes of their popular class, "The Meaning of Life," from St. Mary's Episcopal School to the GSL Women's Retreat. You can look forward to great conversations about how we make meaning as we move through our daily work, our struggles, our relationships, and seek out more joy in our lives. We'll read a little, write a little, talk a lot, and have a great time together. And of course, there will be plenty of time to rest, experience fellowship, and enjoy the beautiful grounds of St. Columba. The retreat will take place Feb. 21 (approx. 5 p.m.) until Feb. 23 (approx. 11 a.m.) at St. Columba Retreat Center just outside of Memphis. Cost is $150. Please register by Feb. 18 at the following link: www.gracestlukes.org/events/womens-retreat.
Men’s Six-Week Fellowship, Continues 7:00-7:45 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 6 & 13
Patrick Scott & Friends Third Thursday Fellowship Program
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 the last two weeks of an 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. To sign up or for more information, contact Doug (Doug.Duncan at wolfrivercap.com) or Ollie+ (orencher@gracestlukes.org).
The Heart & Hands Group
meets weekly on Tuesday from 10–12:30 for fellowship, lunch, brief spiritual reflection by the clergy (11:30 a.m.), and continuing their handwork. They knit warm items for our MTAM guests, make pillowcase dresses for the girls in Haiti, and create patchwork palettes for the homeless. With happy hearts and busy hands, they support our pastoral and community needs. Join them in the H&H room, lower level across from the elevator. For more information contact Edith Heller (hrheller3 at comcast.net, 901-481-6124.
Daytime Book Group Our next discussion is Feb. 13 with Educated by Tara Westover. 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-book-group.
Please mark your calendar for the February Third Thursday Fellowship which will be held on Feb. 20. This month’s program has a Mardi Gras theme and will feature a New Orleans style dinner. The program will be presented by Patrick Scott, GSL’s director of music and organist, and members of the GSL choir who will entertain us with music from New Orleans, Broadway, and old classics. We will begin at 6 p.m. with fellowship followed by dinner and the program. Reservations (deadline noon Feb. 18) may be made with Abby Huber in the church office at 901-252-6336, ahuber@ gracestlukes.org, or online by following the link at www.gracestlukes. org/events/third-thursday.
Wednesday Lunch Fellowship The Wednesday Lunch Fellowship is a daytime gathering for all adults. We meet monthly for social time, a catered lunch, and program, all for only $6. Our next gathering will be February 19, 12:3012:55 buffet followed by program, with social time beginning at noon. Reservations (deadline noon February 17) may be made online by
following the link at www.gracestlukes.org/events/wednesday-lunch or with Abby Huber in the church office at 901-252-6336, ahuber@ gracestlukes.org. Watch the eNews and leaflet for this month's topic.
Download the Winter-Spring 2020 Formation Worship and More offerings handout here or pick up a copy in public spaces at GSL. www.gracestlukes.org/sites/549/uploaded/files/winterspring_2020_formation_offerings_.pdf
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Sunday, February 9, 2020 5 PM Organ Pre-Evensong Recital by Director Music & Organist, Dr. Patrick A. Scott
5:30 PM Service of Choral Evensong with the Grace-St. Luke’s Choir followed by spoken Eucharist Luna Nova Concert for Violin and Organ
Lauren Winner Comes to GSL February 9
Parish Hall Forum
9:15 – 10:10 a.m. Exploring The Imagery of Salt and Light in Scripture with The Rev. Lauren Winner Lunch and Learn
Noon – 1:30 p.m. (RSVP below) The Impact of Anna Julia Cooper and Frederick Douglass on the American Story Sign up here: tinyurl.com/GSLWinner2020
On Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Luna Nova Music will present a concert of Baroque works including the Vitali Chaconne for violin and piano, a Pachelbel partita for organ, and the Bach Partita in d minor for violin. The performers will be Luna Nova violinist Gregory Maytan and GSL director of music and organist Patrick Scott. Maytan has been a member of the Luna Nova ensemble since 2012 and has performed regularly in the Belvedere Festival and other Luna Nova concerts in Memphis. He is currently concertmaster of the Anhaltische Philharmonic Orchestra in Dessau, Germany. An earlier recording of the Bach Chaconne for the Partita is online at: www.lunanova.org/podcasts/Belvedere12/ chaconne.mp3 The concert will last approximately an hour with no intermission. Admission is free.
Parish Hall Forum: In Matthew 5:12-20, Jesus said that “You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world.” Join Episcopal priest, Duke Divinity School professor, and author Lauren Winner for a stirring exploration of these biblical images and their implication for living as followers of Jesus. All are invited to attend a Memphis “Lunch and Learn with Lauren Winner: The Impact of Anna Julia Cooper and Frederick Douglass on the American Story” from Noon to 1:30 p.m. in Trezevant Hall. Register and pay for lunch online (tinyurl.com/GSLWinner2020) or contact Parish House Receptionist and Ministry Associate, Abby Huber (901-252-6336, ahuber@gracestlukes.org). More details about the topic available online. The Messenger | February 2020| 5
The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, February 2 On Feb. 2, the Church celebrates The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, which coincides this year with the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Also known as Candlemas and the Feast of the Purification, it commemorates the presentation of Jesus and the purification of Mary in the Jerusalem Temple forty days after Jesus’ birth (requirements of Jewish law, Leviticus 12:2–8), The feast is celebrated about forty days after Christmas. According to the account of Luke 2:22–39, the presentation of Jesus was also the occasion of the meeting of Jesus with Simeon and Anna. Simeon’s prayer of blessing is the basis for the canticle Nunc dimittis (Book of Common Prayer, p. 120). The feast dates from fourth century Jerusalem, and before observation by Anglican/Episcopal tradition, it was introduced in Rome in the seventh century, where it included a procession with candles and the singing of the Nunc dimittis. The celebration came to include the lighting and blessing of candles which were carried in procession. - An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, Don S. Armentrout, Church Publishing Inc.
Shrove Tuesday Festival 2020 Tuesday, Feb. 25 5:30-7:30 PM We're Burying the Alleluias until Easter! Come to Trezevant Hall on the Eve of Ash Wednesday. Pancakes, Sausage, & Bacon by the Crossmen Fellowship Four Sorts of Gumbo by the Clergy & Friends. Savory & Sweet Items. Great Live Music Purchase in Advance (link below) Tickets Also Available at the Event $6 youth & adults, $4 children, $25 maximum per household Sign-up to Volunteer (link below) www.gracestlukes.org/events/shrove-tuesday-festival
Ash Wednesday: February 26 Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist 7 AM, Noon, 6 PM The School Chapel service at 8:05 a.m. includes Imposition of Ashes and all are welcome to attend. 6 | www.gracestlukes.org
Introducing Realm Connect for GSL
A MEMBER MINISTRY TOOL FOR THE WHOLE CONGREGATION What is Realm Connect?
Realm Connect is a ministry platform—a browser-based application for the whole church. That means it isn’t just a database. It is an interactive tool designed to integrate members, ministries, and groups. The member directory will be in Realm. You can update your own profile, keep in touch with others, stay involved in groups, manage pledges and giving, and more.
How will this help the congregation?
To start with… The member directory will be available anytime. Group and committee leaders can communicate with team members directly through Realm (either on the internet or in the app). Upload a picture! It’s easier to remember someone with a picture. Updating your profile means the church has your most current information. No more calling or emailing to get your address changed. And you get to decide what other members can see in the directory.
What else is coming?
More features will be available soon. Groups and events will become accessible in the coming months. Group boards will make it possible to communicate just within a small group or committee. Event registrations will move to Realm. And much more!
What about my privacy?
Realm is safe, private, and secure. Realm is only made up of people in our church, not a social network open to everyone. Realm keeps your data safe and gives you control over what information you share and who can see it.
How can I sign up?
An invitation will be sent to all members on February 14. Be sure to use the invitation link! If you don’t, you will need to contact the church later for a new invitation. Use a browser (not the app) to set up a new account. You may receive an email stating that your “security settings have been changed.” If you are already using Realm, nothing will be changed and you can simply ignore that message.
Is there an app?
Yes! In the app store, search for “Connect-Our Church Community” by ACS. The Realm Connect app is available for both iOS and Android. You can access Realm both on the internet and with the app.
Where is my giving information?
When Realm is first launched, you will see your contributions in the Giving tab.
Can I make my pledge in Realm?
Beginning in 2021 you can submit your pledge with the app. More details about contributions through Realm will be available at a later date.
Questions?
Contact a staff member if you need additional assistance.
Abby Huber (252-6336, ahuber@gracestlukes.org) General Assistance Chapman Morrow (252-6328, cmorrow@gracestlukes.org) Membership Lucy Owens (252-6333, lowens@gracestlukes.org) General Assistance Linda Stine (252-6324, lstine@gracestlukes.org) Contributions
Realm FAQ (questions so far)
DOES MY SPOUSE NEED A SEPARATE LOGIN?
DIRECTORY: Access our secure member directory anytime. (Realm replaces the previous Shelby WebView directory). GROUP COMMUNICATIONS: Groups, committees, and others will stay in touch through Realm. CONTRIBUTIONS: Your complete contributions and pledge information will be available in Realm.
WILL MY SPOUSE SEE MY CONTRIBUTIONS INFORMATION?
WHY DO I NEED A REALM ACCOUNT?
YES. Each member should have their own account so you are connected with your own groups and events and are able to update your individual profile.
IT DEPENDS… If you pledge together, both you and your spouse will see the same information. If you pledge separately, contributions information is only visible to the individual.
DO I NEED THE APP?
NO. The Realm app is very convenient, but you can always use Realm on the web.
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Christian Formation Download the Winter-Spring 2020 Formation Worship and More offerings handout here or pick up a copy in public spaces at GSL www.gracestlukes.org/sites/549/uploaded/files/winterspring_2020_formation_offerings_.pdf
YOUTH (beginning at 9:15 a.m.)
ADULTS
www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation
Wednesday Evenings
www.gracestlukes.org/midweek-evenings/ God Has A Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time (Desmond Tutu) February 5, 12, 19 | Three-week Book Study & Conversation Facilitators: The Rev. Meredith Jane Day, The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher; Location: Peete Room Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. (fellowship/refreshments 6-6:15) Registration requested online (tinyurl.com GSLGodHasADream) or call Parish House Receptionist & Ministry Associate, Abby Huber (901-272-7425) Purchase book from local bookseller or online
Rite 13 for Middle School 6th – 8th Grade Location: Red Room, Youth Space Leaders: Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams and assisted by Youth Volunteer Parker Pippen.
Sunday Mornings Parish Hall Forum (beginning at 9:15 a.m.)
Nursery for Infants through Kindergarteners Infant Room (Newborn–Walking) Toddler Room (Walking–Potty Training) Little Lambs Room (Potty Training–Atrium Ready) Location: Church Nursery with the Nursery Staff. Children may be picked up in the Nursery prior to Communion, or at the conclusion of the service.
www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-morning
Feb 2 – Called to Serve: Grace-St. Luke’s Outreach, Social Justice, and Community Engagement Feb 9 – Exploring The Imagery of Salt and Light in Scripture with The Rev. Lauren Winner Feb 16 – Climate Change and What I Can Do About It with Scientist Dave Rupke & Architect Matt Seltzer of Calvary Church Feb 23 – “Giving Up the Alleluias”: Moving from Rejoicing at the Light to Contemplating How We Become the Light with Dr. Dan Pigg
J2A for High School 9th – 12th Grade Location: Room 212 (adjacent McClure Hall) Taught by Youth Formation Associate Addison Combs and assisted by Youth Volunteer Jess Steenbergen
CHILDREN (beginning at 9:15 a.m.) www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-school
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium I: 3–6 yrs: Pre-K, JK & SK; Location: Green Room Atrium II: 6–9 yrs: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade; Location: Purple Room Catechists: Sydney Prather
Outreach Ministry Food Pantry Facts by Juan Fuentes We are grateful to GSL School second graders who made Christmas bags for the Food Pantry clients. Our appreciation to Ms. Sara Ralston for organizing it and to the parents for their support. This is our year-end report as we usually run about two months behind from the Messenger calendar. 2019 was a very busy year, probably our busiest since 2014. In 2019 we served 670 households: 1,001 adults, 1,142 children, and 173 seniors. Our volunteers performed 313 hours of work – picking up food, shopping, re-stocking, packing, cleaning and organizing – to keep the “the little food pantry with a BIG heart” ready to serve our clients. Our thanks to all the parishioners and friends who help us with food and financial donations. Mark your calendars! Food Pantry Sunday is March 29, the last Sunday of March. We ask you to bring tuna, peanut butter, dried milk, toiletries, hygiene products, and toilet paper. Welcome to our new volunteer, Jennie Van Deveer Volunteers are always needed! To volunteer, call Juan Fuentes at 901-849-7033 or email juanjf7777 at aol.com. “The war against hunger is truly mankind’s war of liberation.” – John F. Kennedy
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Church Athletics
EYC News and Events
Let’s Play Ball!
February Schedule
It’s that time again. February is the month for 2020 Baseball, Softball & T-Ball online registration. Teams are available for JK – 4th Grades. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and the deadline is March 1. Please register at www.gracestlukes.org/ playball. If you are interested in coaching, please email Christi Authement at cauthement@gracestlukes.org.
“What to Expect” Spring Soccer CHECKLIST 1) TEAM ASSIGNMENTS are made with every effort to keep the “previous” GSL Church fall soccer teams together (they will play on the same team for one year). The spring season is a mini-soccer season and an extension of the 2019 fall season, but signups are open to ALL JK-4th grades. 2) PRACTICES MAY begin the end of February or 1st week in March and are held at Tobey and GSL Fields. Soccer Coaches generally have one to two practices per week. Please contact Athletic Director Christi Authement if you have not heard from a coach by March 1. 3) SEASON BEGINS March 27 for (JK/SK teams) and March 28 for 1st-4th grades. JK/SK games are on Friday nights and 1st- 4th grade games are on Saturday mornings and afternoons. The season ends May 16. Game schedules will be ready in mid-March. Spring Soccer plays in the ESCRA League. Soccer information may be found on the ESCRA website: www.escrasports.org/sports/soccer. 4) SOCCER UNIFORMS are provided by GSL (jersey and shorts). Players will provide their own RED soccer socks. The uniforms will be distributed by the coaches before the season begins. 5) GSL RECYCLES UNIFORMS each year to keep the replacement costs low. Please return your uniform to your coach at the end of the season. 6) SPRING SOCCER is an extended season: team photos and trophies are not provided. 7) PARENT LIAISON helps the Athletic Director with the spring soccer program and some duties will be delegated to the Parent Liaison. The 2020 Parent Liaison is TBA. 8) BASEBALL REGISTRATION is February 1-March 1. Registration is a first-come first-served basis and does fill-up quickly! Mandatory Baseball Assessment Day (omitting 3rd/4th boys) are held at the GSL Field on March 21. Times TBA. Please look at our gsl athletics website under youth and sports for current information! www.gracestlukes.org/youth-sports If you have any questions please contact Christi Authement at 901825-7353, 901-252-6325 or email cauthement@gracestlukes.org.
Feb 2 Rite 13 and J2A Formation 9:15-10:10 Middle School EYC @ GSL 4-5:30 High School EYC @ GSL 5-7 Feb 4 High School Prayer Breakfast 7-8 a.m. Ugly Mug Café Feb 5 Middle School Biscuits & Bible 6:45-7:45 The Red Room Feb 9 Rite 13 and J2A Formation 9:15-10:10 Middle School EYC @ GSL 4-5:30 High School EYC @ GSL 5-7 Feb 11 High School Prayer Breakfast 7-8 a.m. Ugly Mug Café Feb 12 Middle School Biscuits & Bible 6:45-7:45 The Red Room Feb 14-16 Happening at St. Columba Feb 16 Rite 13 and J2A Formation 9:15-10:10 No EYC due to Happening Feb 18 High School Prayer Breakfast 7-8 a.m. Ugly Mug Café Feb 19 Middle School Biscuits & Bible 6:45-7:45 The Red Room Feb 23 Rite 13 and J2A Formation 9:15-10:10 ALL AGES EYC with Special Friends from 5-7 at GSL Feb 25 High School Prayer Breakfast 7-8 a.m. Ugly Mug Café Feb 26 Middle School Biscuits & Bible 6:45-7:45 The Red Room
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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School News
2020-21 Enrollment Continues! At Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School, Re-enrollment Agreements are now in hand for the 2020-21 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 2020-21 school year! Families interested in learning more about GSL are encouraged to contact Director of Enrollment Shelly McGuire at 901-278-0200. It’s GSL Storytime! Boys and girls ages 2-4 are invited to join us for a Valentine’s Day themed Storytime with Early Childhood Librarian Angela Massengale on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 9 a.m. in the Anchor Center Library. Children will participate in interactive stories, songs, and movement. GSL's Anchor Auction is Friday, April 3: The auction items are rolling in and the class art projects are rolling along...it's finally 2020, and we foresee another incredible time around the carousel at the annual Anchor Auction, April 3. Tickets go on sale next month, but if you want to volunteer, sponsor or donate an item, email co-chairs Anna Vergos Blair, Sara Burnett or Cynthia Saatkamp today. See you at the Children's Museum! James & The Giant Peach Jr. is the story of an orphaned boy who sets out on a journey to find a real, true family. He encounters wonderful creatures and learns beautiful life lessons along the way. The show features student participants from grades 4 - 8. Show dates: March 26 - 28 McClure Hall Tickets go on sale mid-March.
Fun @ GSL!
Faculty and 8th Grade students had a blast playing in the annual basketball pep rally before Christmas break! It is very hard to tell who had more fun!
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Memorials & Honoraria Memorials • The Rev. James Newsom from Deborah Kuykendall, Allison Jones & James Drummond • Jan Shepherd and Adele Tate from Jeff and Leslie Drinan Honoraria • Helen Donelson and Wayne Brafford from Sandra & John Fox • Sydney and David Hickey from Sandra Ireland • Angie Keesee from Stephen & Mary Howard King • Ruth Lentz and Earle Donelson from Lin Team and Lewie Donelson • Elizabeth and Mary Grace Brewer, Carolyn Gardiner, Dana Hawkins, Sandra Ireland, Natalie Davis, Caroline Nave, Philip Rule, and Carolyn Wills from Karen Harper • Jill and Simon Wadsworth, Carolyn and Greer Simonton, Jeannie and Phil Ashford, Bev and Terry Trojan, Anna and Gwin Robbins, Frank Langford, and Jane and Mackie Gober from Betsy & Preston Wilson • George and Betty Johnson from Emilie Johnson, Derek Wheeler, & Jonathan Wheeler • Johnnie and Rex Amonette from Abby Huber • Edith and Bob Heller from Elizabeth and Andy Hyde • Robert and Corinne Adrian from Jim and Harriet Adrian
Looking Towards Sunday Revised Common Lectionary Track 1 Year A Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 23
Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10 Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12] 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16] Matthew 5:13-20 Psalm 112:1-9, (10) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 or Sirach 15:15-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Psalm 119:1-8 Exodus 24:12-18 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 Psalm 2 or Psalm 99
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.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Membership News Transfers in • Georgia Lejuwaan from St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Corona, California Holy Baptism • Evelyn Rose Bartkiewicz, daughter of Jenna and Mitchell Bartkiewicz • August Ann Knoll, daughter of Catherine and Ryan Knoll • Caroline Jaye Ware, daughter of Amery Moore and Casey Ware Confirmations • Benjamin Wayne Smith • John Jasper Liles • Virginia Humphries Billions • Spencer McCullough Norris • Lucille Gray Chiozza • Stephens Bauer Patton • Katharine Claiborne Collier Receptions • Sara Margaret Bland Burnett • William Peter Pichette • Christopher Eugene Cooley • Julian Jones Prewitt • Brendan John Housler • Jessica Lauren Steenbergen Birth • Henry Bolton Warren, son of Elizabeth and Scott Warren (Jan. 10)
Altar Gifts Offered In Loving Memory of Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 23
Upton Bertaut, Nova Johnson, George D. Johnson, Betty Bertaut, James Garth Connally, and Nancy Knight Holmes Dennis Cain and J. Whitaker Denman Kitty Bland Dorothy P. Jackson
Holy Baptism Schedule Baptisms at GSL—Future Dates: The sacrament of Holy Baptism is administered at various times throughout each year: four occasions on the church year calendar according to The Book of Common The Great Vigil of Easter-April 11, The Day of Pentecost-May 31, All Saints’ Sunday-Nov. 1, Prayer (The Baptism of our Lord-Jan. 10, 2021), plus one or two additional dates. To schedule a baptism, contact Chapman Morrow (901-252-6328, cmorrow@gracestlukes.org).
The liturgical ministers schedule for the month may be found at: www.gracestlukes.org/weeklyteams. It includes acolytes, LEMs, lectors, vergers, bread bakers, altar guild, Crossmen breakfast cooks, and clergy for Sunday mornings and special services.
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Grace-St. Luke's privacy policy and photo opt-out form may be found on the GSL website at www.gracestlukes.org/privacy-policy.
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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 2020 February 9 10:30 A.M Giving Thanks for our Scouts and Leaders past and present
Feb 9 Scout Sunday Feb 9 Recital/Evensong/Eucharist Feb 9 Lauren Winner Comes to GSL Feb 13 Daytime Book Group Feb 13 Mayton/Scott Concert Feb 15 Messenger Deadline Feb 18 Vestry Meeting Feb 19 Wednesday Lunch Fellowship Feb 20 Third Thursday Fellowship Feb 21-23 Women's Retreat Feb 25 Shrove Tuesday Feb 26 Ash Wednesday Mar 12 Daytime Book Group Mar 17 Vestry Meeting Mar 25 Wednesday Lunch Fellowship Apr 5 Palm Sunday Apr 8 Holy Wednesday Apr 9 Maundy Thursday Apr 10 Good Friday Apr 11 Easter Vigil Apr 12 Easter Day Apr 26 Evensong with Eucharist
Calendar Online www.gracestlukes.org/events