eNews for June 27, 2019

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June 27, 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 June 30, July 21, August 18. Join us for one, two, or all three 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.

Food Pantry Sunday (June 30) While you're out shopping this weekend, we could use dried milk, tooth paste, peanut butter, cereal, and hygiene products. Choose one or all of these items.

Please bring your offering of food items and place them in the basket as you approach the altar for communion this Sunday, June 30. Monetary donations are also welcome. Let's give generously and fill the basket!

Preparing for Sunday (June 30) This week's readings: 1 Kings 19:15-16,19-21 · Galatians 5:1,13-25 · Luke 9:51-62 · Psalm 16 www.gracestlukes.org/discover/this-sundays-texts/

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Monthly Contemplative Prayer Group (June 30) 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 the Chapel. Mark your calendars. All are welcome!

Parish Hall Forum (June 30) 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.

Wednesday Night Adult Fellowship & Formation Offerings When: July 10 and 17; Dinner ($5): 5:30–6:15 p.m. Class 6:30–7:45 p.m.

Sign up by each preceding Monday, if possible, to assist facilitator with space setup needs and dinner count: https://tinyurl.com/WednesdayEvenings2019.

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

Children & Youth

Episcopal Youth Community Monday, July 1, 5-7 p.m., Middle School Movie Night.

Wednesday, July 3, High School Summer of Pray and Play with Calvary @ GSL.

Sunday, July 7, 9 a.m. Youth table for breakfast in Trezevant Hall followed by 9:30 Forum Discussion with the Clergy.

For more information, contact Director of Youth Formation Amzie Williams at awilliams@gracestlukes.org or 901-252-6326.

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The Bible at Night When: Wednesday Evenings 5:30-8 p.m.; 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.

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

Wednesday Evening Class / VBS Please note that the Wednesday evening adult class and Vacation Bible School will not meet on July 3.

New Exterior Door Keypads The church has new keypads (and consequently new codes) for the exterior doors – including the door at the top of the ramp (main parking lot), the LeMaster “Red Door” to basement EYC and Nursery rooms, and the LeMaster door to Trezevant Hall. The code you have been using (without the # sign at the beginning) will still work until further notice. We are also installing video and intercom systems for the three doors.

In addition to the necessity of upgrading the outdated keypads, we feel that the new pads and intercom system will provide a new level of awareness for staff, while keeping the church welcoming and accessible.

Director of Music and Organist Search Process Update Please join me in appreciation of the cross-representation of persons from the Parish and the School now serving as my Search Advisory Team: Grant Adams, John Baur, Alice Crow, Natalie Davis, Patricia Gray, Jim Greer, Sidney Hickey, Linda Khumalo, Brenda Maguire, Lucius McGehee, Arthur Nave, Leslie Reddick, and Dan Swanson. They along with Wardens, Clergy, and Staff will have particular opportunities to learn about and/or interact with candidates throughout the process. -The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher Follow this link for more information: www.gracestlukes.org/news/director-of-music-and-organistsearch-process-update/

Baptisms at GSL: Future Dates for 2019 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 Prayer (The Baptism of our Lord, The Great Vigil of Easter, The Day of Pentecost, All Saints’ Sunday) plus one or two additional dates. The remaining 2019 dates are July 14, The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, and November 3, All Saints' Sunday. To schedule a baptism, contact Chapman Morrow (901-2526328, cmorrow@gracestlukes.org).

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-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you did not have your pictures made, directories are available for $5 each.

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 (June 30) 8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. – Delicious home-cooked breakfast.

9:00 a.m. – Newcomers' Gathering in the Lounge 9:00 a.m. – Contemplative Prayer Group 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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