May 2019 Messenger

The Messenger Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church Volume 65, No. 5

May 2019

Choral Evensong May 12 5:30 P.M. Details on page 5

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

Inside This Issue 39ers................................ 4 Adult Christian Formation.... 8 Altar Gifts.........................11 Athletics............................ 7 Belvedere Music Festival...... 5 Bishop Consecration..........12 Book Group....................... 4 Calendar Highlights............12 Children's Formation........... 7 Choral Evensong................ 5 Enriching Our Worship........11 EYC.................................. 7

Food Pantry Facts............... 9 Holy Baptism....................11 Looking Towards Sunday....11 Message from the Rector..... 3 MTAM Service Opportunity... 4 Outreach Ministry............... 9 Parish Staff News............... 8 Public Theology.................. 4 School News.....................10 Vacation Bible School.......... 7 Waffle Shop Thank You........ 4

On the cover: Join us for Choral Evensong on May 12, 5:30 p.m.

The Messenger deadline for June is May 15, 9 a.m.

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2019 Vestry & Treasurer

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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Need help getting them to NOT go in your spam folder? Contact Lucy Owens, 901-272-7425 or lucy@gracestlukes.org.

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: 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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GSL eNews

Practicing Resurrection The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector

Eastertide (The Great Vigil of Easter, April 20 – The Vigil of Pentecost, June 8) invites followers of Jesus to live joyfully our belief that God makes the impossible possible.

The Risen Lord is a testament to the reality that death is not the final answer. Eternal life is made possible by the God who creates, redeems, and sanctifies, and has the power to raise the dead.

It strikes me that the world in which we live and move and have our being is one that desperately could benefit from how we might live, love, and serve others in thanksgiving for the Resurrection. As an Easter people, we are baptized to practice resurrection with and through our lives. The worship, formation program, events, and outreach offerings of Grace-St. Luke’s are designed to inform and support our efforts to practice resurrection.

Life at GSL for the month of May is full of opportunities to engage. The Winter-Spring 2019 Calendar of worship, programs, and events is loaded for our benefit, and so that we might invite guests to participate in any and all that we offer on Sundays and other days.

All are invited to join and reflect with others on resurrection through formation offerings, such as “Practicing Resurrection: How To Live With Hope” hosted by me at Public Theology (May 2), “Hope in Scripture” with Dr. Mitzi

Minor (May 12, 19), and “A Story of Hope and Healing in Mississippi” with Bishop Duncan M. Gray III (May 26). Our common life always is better when the faithful gather for worship, learning, service, and fellowship, whenever such opportunities are presented.

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.

I am grateful for the ministry privilege to practice resurrection with you, and look forward to an exciting future together as we set our Easter hearts, minds, and actions on our vision for life at GSL. Godspeed and blessings as we try, – The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher, Rector

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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Upcoming Spring MTAM Service Opportunities Please join members of your vestry to help cook and serve at More Than A Meal. We are looking for some additional volunteers to help with these two dates: Sunday, May 19, & Sunday, June 16, from 3-5 p.m. If you are available, please contact me or sign up using the following link: tinyurl.com/MTAM2019. —Kurt Patton, Senior Warden

Praise God for Waffle Shop Waitstaff As the workers gathered on Friday after the last Waffle Shop and sang the Doxology, the words had a special meaning. “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” Many blessings to all GSL people who so graciously stepped up to help us. We had at least eight people a week throughout Lent. It was a wonderful experience to be able to serve so many. Thank you all for your service and until next year, the aprons are washed and ready and we are already craving Fish Pudding.

Pictured: Janet Wyatt, Georgia LeJuwaan, Dorsey Wade, Beth Claybrook and Dee Sheats

Public Theology May 2 Mark your calendar for the next GSL Public Theology, Thursday, May 2, 5:30-7 p.m. at Celtic Crossing in the Cooper Young neighborhood. Join Father Ollie Rencher to discuss “Practicing Resurrection: How To Live With Hope.” Public Theology is a time of laid-back fellowship and open conversation facilitated at a public restaurant by a member of the clergy. Topics 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! Watch the parish news and notices for the upcoming topic for June 6. For more information, contact the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher (901-252-6320, orencher@gracestlukes.org).

Daytime Book Group May 9 Our next discussion is May 9 with The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan. 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 the fall will be available soon at www.gracestlukes.org/events/ daytime-book-group.

39ers Meet on May 29

The GSL 39ers is the senior members' social and fellowship group. We meet monthly for social time, catered lunch, and a program, all for only $6. Our meeting is on May 29 at noon for social time, 12:30 p.m. lunch, and 1 p.m. speaker. Our speaker will be Ned Canty, General Director, Opera Memphis. Please let Lucy Owens know if you are planning to attend, at lowens@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!

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Choral Evensong

scripture and to spend time in quiet prayer, while listening to and participating in music. The music selected for choir and congregation seeks to bring worshippers into deeper understanding of the mysteries of faith.

All parishioners and friends are invited to GSL at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, to experience one of the richest services of our Anglican/Episcopal heritage: Choral Evensong.

On Sunday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m., a service of evensong will be presented jointly by the Canterbury Choir of Grace-St. Luke’s and the Boys and Girls Choir of Calvary Episcopal Church. (Please note: On Sunday, May 5, at 5 p.m. Evensong will take place at Calvary Episcopal, 102 N. Second Street.)

Evensong is The Book of Common Prayer’s service of Evening Prayer (from the Daily Office) led by a choir with assistance from other lay ministers and a member of the clergy. The 30 to 45 minute service is an intentional time to come away from the busy-ness of life to meditate on

If you plan to attend, spread the word, and bring others.

If evensong will be a new experience, you are in for a treat and might find this article interesting, “The Atheist’s Favorite Service: The Wonder of Choral Evensong.” [www. englandcast.com/2015/10/evensong]

Belvedere Chamber Music Festival The thirteenth annual Belvedere Chamber Music Festival (www.belvederefestival.org) will be presented at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on June 19-22. Performers are members of the Luna Nova Ensemble (www.lunanova.org) and guest artists from around the country. We have been very fortunate over the years to have host families house our out of town participants. We need a few more host families for this year’s festival. Students will be in Memphis June 19-22 and ensemble members from June 16-22. All of their meals and transportation will be taken care of and they will be involved with Festival activities during the day.

Please contact Patricia Gray at pgray at pgray.net or call 901-493-0958 if you are able to help with this.

The concerts will include works by Bach, Debussy, Prokofiev, Previn, Bernstein and others. Evening concerts start at 7:30 and afternoon concerts are Friday and Saturday at 3:00.

All concerts are free and open to the public. Complete programs will be available at www.belvederefestival.org/ concerts.html by June 1.

Once again Luna Nova and the Beethoven Club sponsored a student composition contest for academic composers under the age of 30. Winners will come to Memphis for the Festival and have their compositions performed by the Luna Nova Ensemble. This year there were 59 entrants from 5 countries. This years winners are: Mike Zhou (New England Conservatory of Music) Emily Joy Sullivan (SUNY Fredonia) Paul Novak (Rice University) We are delighted to be featured on WKNO-FM 91.1 Live Lunch on Wednesday, June 19, from 12-1 p.m.

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Grace – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 1720 Peabody Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38104 (901) 272-7425 • www.gracestlukes.org

Parish Staff News from The Rector I am pleased to share an update about the youth formation staff at Grace-St. Luke’s. Following the interim arrangement (August 2018 – May 2019) of our part-time Youth Formation Associates, Addison Combs and Jess Steenbergen, and Youth Formation Intern, Zeke Smith, a full-time Director of Youth Formation has been called to the GSL parish community.

Amzie J. Williams

Mr. Amzie J. Williams will begin ministry as Director of Youth Formation at the end of May. Currently, Amzie serves Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) Coordinator at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Oxford, Mississippi, Intern and Musician for Canterbury: The Episcopal Church at Ole Miss (ECOM), and on the Division of Youth (DOY) Leadership Council for the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. His youth ministry leadership in Mississippi includes Happening Reunion Co-Director and Camp Bratton-Green Winter Solstice Staff. In May, he will graduate with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Public Policy & Leadership from the University of Mississippi. To life at GSL, he will bring numerous gifts and talents, enthusiasm, and professionalism to further develop our youth program, and call on adults to serve as class teachers and mentors. Addison Combs will offer support as his part-time Youth Formation Intern.

Upon the acceptance of my offer, Amzie responded, “I am honored and pleased to accept, and eager to meet and join the vibrant Grace-St. Luke’s community. Having greatly enjoyed growing up, being formed, and working within my current diocese, it will be an exciting venture to become part of a new community of faith by leading the youth of GSL in their own formation through program offerings that are educational, fun, creative, deep, adventurous, musical, and in service to others.” Amzie has received solid recommendations from seasoned clergy and lay persons with whom he has worked in various youth engagement and administrative roles in the Diocese of Mississippi.

At the of May, Amzie will begin serving in a part-time capacity primarily to overlap with Addison, Jess, and Zeke; connect with parish and school youth and their families during the remainder of Spring 2019; and begin program planning for Summer-Fall 2019 & Winter-Spring-Summer 2020.

I wish to thank members of my recruitment advisory circle for their service and time with him: Grant Adams, Patrick Burnett, Patty Liles, Andy Nix, and Virginia Rowland. They along with Nina Callan and Lauri Prather will serve as the Welcome and Transition Team for the arrival and introduction of Director of Youth Formation, Amzie Williams, to Grace-St. Luke’s and Memphis. ============= The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher, Rector 901.252.6320 | orencher@gracestlukes.org

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SAVE THE DATES FOR VBS 2019 Wednesday Evenings 5:30-8 p.m.

June 5, 12, 26, July 10, and 17 Crafts, Games, Songs, Stories, and Dinner for Rising JK to 5th grade!

Attend any or all! $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

Church Athletics

EYC News and Events May

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

Middle & High School

Wednesdays, May 1, 8, & 15 (MS) 6:45 a.m. Biscuits and Bible in the Red Room Friday, May 3 (MS & HS) Burgers with the Bishop, 5 p.m.

Fall Sports Registration May 1–June 1

Sunday May 5 (MS) Kayaking at Shelby Farms, 5 p.m.

Sundays, May 5, 12 & 19 (MS & HS) 9:30 a.m. Rite13 AND J2A in the Red Room Sundays, May 5 & 19 (HS) 12–1 p.m. Brunch and Bible in the Red Room Sunday, May 12 (MS & HS) Youth Sunday

Please register online for FALL SPORTS at www.gracestlukes. org/youthsoccerandfootball/. We offer Soccer (JK–4th grades) and Flag Football (1st–4th grade boys). Registration is May 1– June 1 and will fill up quickly, so please register sooner than later.

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.

Children & Youth Formation www.gracestlukes.org/sunday-school

Sunday Mornings (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 and J2A for High School Location: Red Room, Youth Space

Children’s Activity Table during Coffee Hour in Trezevant Hall following the 10:30 Service

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Adult Formation

www.gracestlukes.org/adult-formation

May–Sunday Mornings The Parish Hall Forum (PHF), Trezevant Hall—9:30-10:20 a.m.

Parents Connect (PC), Lounge or other locations, Once a Month—9:30-10:20 a.m.

Contemplative Prayer Group (CPG), Chapel, Last Sunday of the Month—9-9:30 a.m.

May 5

PC: Parents Connect with the Rev. Katherine Bush PHF: Reflecting on the Jesus Movement in the Diocese of Delaware: Former GSL Parishioner and Bishop of Delaware, the Rt. Rev. Kevin S. Brown.

The Episcopal Diocese of Delaware describes itself as the Delaware branch of the Jesus Movement, called to become a diocese growing toward reconciliation and inclusion. It intends to bridge divides, embrace differences, and seek mutual understanding. Its eleventh bishop and former GSL member, the Right Reverend Kevin S. Brown will share highlights about current and future creative ministry opportunities designed to cultivate the seeds of tomorrow’s church.

May 12

PHF: Hope in Scripture: Practice Resurrection with Dr. Mitzi Minor.

Memphis Theological Seminary

Professor, Dr. Mitzi Minor will help us to explore even more deeply the gift of hope in the resurrection of Jesus.

Christians often speak of believing in resurrection without unpacking what it is and what it did for followers of Jesus.

It was a “game changer” for the world.

How did it open their eyes? What did it do for their lives? How might we practice resurrection today?

May 19

PHF: Hope in Scripture: Practice Resurrection with Dr. Mitzi Minor Part 2. Memphis Theological Seminary Professor, Dr. Mitzi Minor will help us to explore even more deeply the gift of hope in the resurrection of Jesus.

Christians often speak of believing in resurrection without unpacking what it is and what it did for followers of Jesus.

It was a “game changer” for the world.

How did it open their eyes? What did it do for their lives? How might we practice resurrection today?

May 26

CPG: Contemplative Prayer Group at 9 a.m. in the Chapel PHF: A Story of Hope and Healing in Mississippi: Reflections from the Rt. Rev. Duncan M. Gray III. Native Mississippian and child of the Civil Rights Movement, son and grandson of an Episcopal bishop, former Church of the Holy Communion Associate Rector (1982-1985), and retired bishop of Mississippi (2003-2015), Duncan M. Gray III will reflect on redemption and hope based on personal stories about race and reconciliation and ministry in his home state.

June 2

PHF: Celebrating the Past Year of Formation at GSL

June 9

PHF: Exploring Pentecost and the Seven Gifts of the Spirit

June 16–August 11

PHF: Weekly Conversation with the Clergy: Information discussions on life and faith

Midweek Evenings 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. Books will be provided through the church office. In his book, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, The Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, retired Anglican bishop and New Testament scholar N. T. Wright argues that the voice of the early Christians has not been heard in our modern thinking about matters of death and what comes after. Join the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher for a three-week probe and lively conversation about Wright’s discourse concerning the call for modern Christians to place all our hope in Jesus and to engage the kingdom-building work foundational to the Baptismal Covenant.

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Outreach Ministry Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South offer a ministry of healing to those seeking a balance of emotional, relational, and spiritual health. Responding to the psychological and educational needs of individuals, families, couples, and groups by providing an environment of compassion and confidentiality in which feelings are honored, values and beliefs are upheld, and resources are available to ensure that financial limitations never preclude care. Our wellness-oriented philosophy emphasizes achieving a balance of emotional, relational, and spiritual health. SCC’s mission has always stressed the importance of care and access for the “The least of these.”

These services are delivered through a dedicated staff of clinical professionals who respond to the psychological and spiritual needs of individuals, families, couples, and groups by providing counseling, psychological assessment and crisis intervention services in an environment of compassion and confidentiality where the feelings and beliefs of those we serve are honored and their values are upheld. All who enter our doors are welcomed and affirmed.

Each year, SCC has continued to see an increase in the number of clients we serve. One of the primary sources of this increase is the decreasing options for quality therapeutic services in the MidSouth area as well as our Sliding Scale and Low-Fee Assistance program. In addition, SCC continues to become more widely known in the Mid-South via social media and word of mouth as a source of high-quality and compassionate care, which is respectful of all individuals' beliefs, values and issues.

For the past 7 years, SCC has been the recipient of Grace-St. Luke’s Community Support Grant. Grace-St. Luke’s support has been instrumental in our ability to serve those with limited resources. Grace St. Luke’s Support Grant was used almost entirely to help fund our Sliding Scale/Low-Fee Assistance for individuals who do not have the resources to receive compassionate, high-quality and professional therapeutic services.

Also, SCC appreciates any type of visible support or promotion that Grace-St. Luke’s could provide such as an info table after any given Sunday service, a “Minute for Mission” about SCC, brochure holders, referrals by clergy, staff, and parishioners, etc.

SCC staff is also available for Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday classes or programs covering a wide variety of topics.

Further, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, SCC has always operated with a bare bones budget. As we changed our business model, our budget and bottom line improved but we still operate frugally so that our resources can be directed towards those most in need of

receiving our services. Each of our locations/sites is provided by our supporting congregations. However, we supply, decorate, and manage each site. We always have a need for updated office equipment (copiers, computers, etc.), office supplies, therapist office/site furniture (chairs, sofas, desks, decorations, painting and spruce-up), etc. Donations of these items has always been a way to better manage our financial resources. In addition, SCC greatly benefits from the volunteer efforts of our supporting congregations in our fundraising efforts to help support our ministry.

Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South remain greatly appreciative for Grace-St. Luke’s long–time generous support and strong commitment to our ministry and mission. Our ability to achieve our goal of providing quality and compassionate care is possible only through your generous support.

Peace and Blessings, Earle Donelson, Ph.D. Clinical Lead, Samaritan Counseling Centers

Food Pantry Facts

by Juan Fuentes

Our thanks to the GSL School 5th graders for making Easter packets for the Food Pantry clients. After many years of service, our meat freezer stopped working and, unfortunately, we lost a good amount of meat. This freezer served us well, as it did the Crossmen who donated it to us.

We have purchased a new freezer in the hopes that it will serve us for a long time.

As always, we are blessed with generous parishioners, friends, and dedicated volunteers.

March, Number of Families served: 35 households, which included 46 adults, 47 children, and no seniors.

Volunteer Hours for March: 24.5 hours, which included 8 hours distributing food, 4.5 hours Food Bank pick-up and shelving, 4 hours shopping and shelving, 8 hours cleaning and re-stocking, not including the hours spent by volunteer packers.

The next Food Pantry Sunday will be June 30!

Volunteers are always needed! To volunteer, call Juan Fuentes, 901-849-7033, or email juanjf7777 at aol.com.

“The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty!” ― Pope Francis

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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School News

It It is hard to believe that we are wrapping up GSL’s 71st school year. This month, we prepare to bid farewell to our eighth grade students. We are grateful for the time we spent with them on their educational journeys. GSL is their anchor for life, and we can’t wait to learn about their accomplishments in high school, college and beyond! At the same time, we are preparing to welcome dozens of wonderful new families to the GSL community for the 2019-20 school year.

Fun @ GSL!

Preschool: Preschool students had a blast during the annual Preschool Gardening Day in April!

SummerFest Registration Continues: SummerFest 2019 remains open! To view the SummerFest program book and to register, visit www.gslschool.org/ choose-gsl/summerfest.

Questions? Email Emily Merrell at emerrell at gslschool.org.

Lower School: Fourth grade teachers Juan Roncal and Jane Williams led their students through another outstanding Citizenship Breakfast.

2019-20 Enrollment Continues!

Enrollment continues at GSL throughout the summer.

Families interested in learning more about GSL are encouraged to schedule a tour with Enrollment Director Shelly McGuire. She can be reached by email (smcguire at gslschool.org) or at 901-278-0200.

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Middle School: Students enjoyed exploring science outdoors at Overton Park during GSL’s signature event, Air & Space Day!

The Use of “Enriching Our Worship” during Eastertide. The General Convention of the Episcopal Church (1997) authorized Enriching Our Worship as one of the Supplemental Liturgical Materials to the Book of Common Prayer, in keeping with our Church’s continual seeking of an authorized language of Common Prayer capable of expressing what we believe about God, as well as reflecting on our own corporate and individual relationship to the Godhead. This supplement is not intended to supplant the Book of Common Prayer, but rather to provide additional resources to assist worshiping communities wishing to expand the language, images and metaphors used in worship. Enriching Our Worship liturgies will be used occasionally during certain seasons in life at GSL.

Altar Gifts Offered In Loving Memory of May 5 May 12

May 19

May 26

Martha McKean Allen and Robert Ernest White, Jr. Jim Evans, Diane Ozier, Mary Elizabeth Taylor, Agnes Inderbitzen, Elizabeth Taylor Inderbitzen, Muriel Oakes Prien, Sophia Taylor, Evelyn Mitchell Webb, and Mary Richartz Mitchum Addie Faye Edwards, Kathryn Alley Conaway, Frank Elmer Conaway, Edgar Garrison Ballenger, Elizabeth Mahan Ballenger, Morrow Chamberlain, May Douglas Chamberlain, Chester Orlando Cairnes, Mary Ellis Reed Cairnes, Douglas Chamberlain, Mary Ellis Cairnes Chamberlain, Blanchard Selden Tual, Mabel West Tual, Robert Henry Griffith, Louise Chamberlain Griffith, Douglas Chamberlain Griffith, Charles Christian Tuller, and James Selden Tual Whit Denman, Bill Pittman, and Olga Bates Talley

Looking Towards Sunday Revised Common Lectionary Track 2  Year C May 5 Easter 3

Acts 9:1-6  Revelation 5:11-14

John 21:1-19  Psalm 30 May 12 Easter 4

Acts 9:36-43  Revelation 7:9-17

John 10:22-30  Psalm 23 May 19 Easter 5

Acts 11:1-18  Revelation 21:1-6

John 13:31-35  Psalm 148 May 26 Easter 6

Acts 16:9-15  Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5

John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9  Psalm 67 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 • James “Jim” G. Hartley from St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral • Janet & Mike Jaeger from St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Somerville, Tennessee Transfers Out • Warren, Svetlana, Nareh, and Lillian Wilson to St. Mary's, Arlington, Virginia • Scot, Courtney, Gwen, and Luke Oliver to St. Christopher’s, Spartanburg, South Carolina • Tommy Sheppard to Holy Trinity Deaths, March 18, 2019 • Clay Jordan Phillips Jr. Marriage, March 3, 2019 • Melissa Lynne Janoske to Robert Allyn McLean Holy Baptism, April 20, 2019 • Sydney Morgan Prather, daughter of Theresa and Aaron Prather • Clover Grace Newton, daughter of Emily and Andy Newton • August Andrew Newton, son of Emily and Andy Newton

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 May 26, 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), 901-2526327 or connie@gracestlukes.org, or a member of the clergy no less than two weeks before said date.

Liturgical Ministers Schedule 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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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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God willing and the People consenting

The Reverend Phoebe Alison Roaf will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the One, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church and Fourth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee Saturday, May 4, 2019 Eleven o’clock in the Morning Hope Church 8500 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis, Tennessee

Chief Consecrator

The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church The Bishop and Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee requests your prayers and presence.

A reception will follow Bishops: rochet, chimere, tippet Clergy: cassock, surplice, red stole

May 1 Surprised by Hope Begins

May 2 Public Theology

May 4 Bishop Consecration

May 5 Liturgy of Light May 14 Finance Committee Meeting May 9 GSL Daytime Book Group May 9 Outreach Meeting May 12 Youth Sunday May 12 Evensong @ 5:30 May 15 Messenger Deadline May 21 Vestry Meeting May 27 Church Office Closed May 26 Contemplative Prayer Group May 26 Holy Baptism @ 8 a.m.

May 29 39ers June 5 VBS Begins June 9 Pentecost; Holy Baptism June 19-22 Belvedere Chamber Music Fest.

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