eNews for May 31, 2019

eNews NEWS FOR OUR PARISH COMMUNITY May 31, 2019

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Inside this Issue (Download pdf here) This Sunday's Schedule

Celebration for Wesley

Adult Formation

Parish Hall Forum

Preparing for Sunday

Wednesday Night Fellowship

Children & Youth

Vacation Bible School

Episcopal Youth Community

Upcoming Events

Public Theology

Young Adult BBQ

Belvedere Festival

Exodus Parish Retreat

Take Note

Summer Hours

Directories Available

June Messenger

Ministry Celebration for Organist-Choirmaster, Wesley Emerson (June 2) All are invited to bid farewell to Wesley upon his retirement from the Parish Staff after thirty-two years of ministry at GSL. The May 9th informational notice to the parish community is available

in the public spaces or online (www.gracestlukes.org/news/wesley-emersons-retirement). A grand leave-taking reception in Trezevant Hall will follow the 10:30 service on June 2 at which time a special gift will be presented from the Vestry and the Rector on behalf of the Parish. In lieu of a “purse,” you may offer any financial gifts in his honor payable to “Grace-St. Luke’s Church” (memo “GSL Friends of Music Fund”) or send them directly and make payable to “Wesley Emerson” through the Church Office.

Adult Formation (June 2)

Parish Hall Forum Celebrating the Past Year of Formation at GSL 9:30-10:20 a.m., Trezevant Hall Join us in Trezevant Hall for breakfast at 8:45 a.m. followed by the Parish Hall Forum from 9:3010:20.

To listen to past Parish Hall Forum classes, visit www.gracestlukes.org/forum-videos.

To view this Sunday's full schedule: see below.

Preparing for Sunday O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

This week's readings: Acts 16:16-34 · 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 · John 17:20-26 · Psalm 97 www.gracestlukes.org/discover/this-sundays-texts/

Wednesday Night Adult Fellowship & Formation Offerings When: June 5, 12, 26, July 10, 17; 5:30–7:45 p.m. during Children’s Vacation Bible School “The Bible at Night” Program or Class 6:30–7:45 p.m., Locations: TBA Dinner 5:30–6:15 p.m., Trezevant Hall, $5 Sign up by each preceding Monday, if possible, to assist facilitator with space setup needs and dinner count: https://tinyurl.com/WednesdayEvenings2019. Don’t let not signing up keep you away. We would love to have you!

More information about Wednesday nights online at www.gracestlukes.org/midweek-evenings

Children & Youth

Episcopal Youth Community GSL Youth Community Welcome Events for Director of Youth Formation, Amzie Williams

GSL Director of Youth Formation, Amzie Williams has arrived to Memphis to begin new ministry with support from Youth Formation Intern, Addison Combs, adult volunteers, and the Youth Advisory Committee. The Director of Youth Formation Search Advisory (Grant Adams, Patrick Burnett, Nina Callan, Patty Liles, Andy Nix, Lauri Prather, Virginia Rowland) and the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector have organized spring fellowship events for the parish and school communities.

Middle Schoolers with Amzie: Monday, June 3, 7-9 p.m., hosted by Lauri and David Prather and Nina Callan, 1741 Glenwood Place in Central Gardens, Dinner provided. Bring your swimsuit and a towel if you want to swim! RSVP: [tinyurl.com/MiddleSchoolersWithAmzie] Contact Lauri (lauriprather at yahoo) or Nina (ninacallan at rocketmail) with questions.

Parents Social with Amzie: Tuesday, June 4, 6-8 p.m. hosted by Sara and Patrick Burnett and Father Ollie Rencher, 1531 Vinton in Central Gardens, Dinner provided. RSVP: [tinyurl.com/ParentsWithAmzie] Contact Sara at 901-487-0739 with questions.

Summer Youth Mission Trip, July 14 – 19

This summer our youth will partner with Memphis Youth Mission to serve our community here in Memphis, Tennessee. Youth will volunteer at a variety of agencies, and through their work and their presence will come to know more about issues of homelessness, poverty, food insecurity, and the unsupported. If your child is interested in attending, please register BY MAY 31 at https://tinyurl.com/GSLSummer2019. The total cost is $400; a $200 deposit is required at registration. For more information, email Addison Combs at acombs@gracestlukes.org.

Register Today for VBS 2019 When: Wednesday Evenings 5:30-8 p.m.

June 5, 12, 26, July 10, and 17 Attend any or all!

What: Crafts, Games, Songs, Stories, and Dinner for Rising JK to 5th grade!

Cost: $10 per night, $25 family max * Sign up online at www.gracestlukes.org/VBS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Interested in helping? Please contact Sharon Campbell, Director of Children’s Education, scampbell@gracestlukes.org

*Children of volunteers attend FREE!

Nursery also available for volunteers’ children ages 3 and younger

Sunday Morning Classes To view this Sunday's class schedule, see below.

Upcoming Events

Public Theology (June 6) Mark your calendar for the next GSL Public Theology June 6, 5:30-7 p.m. at Celtic Crossing in the Cooper Young neighborhood. Join Father Ollie

Rencher to discuss “Pentecost: Celebrating The Holy Spirit and Our Eternal Life.” Public Theology is a time of laid-back fellowship and open conversation facilitated at a public restaurant by a member of the clergy. Topics will focus on relevant issues of faith, spirituality, and current events. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments will be available for purchase. All adults are invited to these drop-in gatherings, so bring a friend! For more information, contact the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher (901-252-6320, orencher@gracestlukes.org)

Young Adult BBQ (June 8) All young adults (20s and 30s) in the parish are invited to a summer BBQ hosted by Dan and Price Peacock. We will gather on Saturday, June 8, from 4:30 till 7:30 p.m. Burgers and Dogs are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite snack or drink to share. Spouses, kids, and friends are all welcome! Please RSVP online at https://tinyurl.com/GSLBBQ.

Belvedere Chamber Music Festival (June 19-22) The 13th Annual Belvedere Chamber Music Festival will be at Grace-St. Luke’s June 19–22. Concerts are each evening at 7:30 and on Friday and Saturday afternoons at 3. As always the programs are made up primarily of music from the last hundred years. Some of the well-known composers represented are Prokofiev, Mahler, Villa-Lobos, Andre Previn, and Leonard Bernstein. Programs last approximately an hour with no intermission. All concerts are free and open to the public. There will be an opening reception in Trezevant Hall after the concert on Wednesday night. Please come and invite friends and neighbors. All the specific program details will be at www.belvederefestival.org by June 1.

Exodus Parish Retreat, Save the Date: Sept. 27-29

Take Note

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 hospital or pastoral emergencies concerning a member or facilities management emergency matters, contact the Clergy on Call at 601-613-2378. Please note: On Fridays, Clergy-Staff Team members may be reached via email regarding work on certain matters.

Directories Available in Church Office If you were not able to pick up your directory on the Sundays they were avaiable before and after services, just stop by the church office during office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you did not have your pictures made, directories are available for $5 each.

The June Messenger

Follow this link to the June 2019 issue of the Messenger.

Issuu version ~ Full-size PDF ~ Small-size PDF Inside this issue: 39ers, Adult Christian Formation, Altar Gifts, Athletics, Belvedere Music Festival, Bishop Consecration, Book Group, Calendar Highlights, Children's Formation, Choral Evensong, Enriching Our Worship, EYC, Food Pantry Facts, Holy Baptism, Looking Towards Sunday, Message from the Rector, MTAM Service Opportunity, Outreach Ministry, Parish Staff News, Public Theology, School News, Vacation Bible School, Waffle Shop Thank You Please note: For those of you who also get the paper edition of the Messenger, it has been mailed. If you are NOT getting the paper copy and would like to have it mailed to you, please let Lucy know. If you are unable to open the pdf file, updating Adobe Reader will most likely fix the problem. Contact Lucy with any question.

This Sunday at GSL

Join us for worship, formation, and fellowship (June 2) 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 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Atrium I 3–6 year olds: Pre–K, JK and SK Location: Atrium I (Green Room) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Atrium II 6–9 year olds: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade Location: Atrium II (Purple Room) Project Purpose 4th–5th Grade Location: Yellow Room 9:30 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 for Wesley 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/

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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