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ONGOING EVENTS
Adult Bible Study
Lectionary Bible Study
This Bible Study group meets Wednesday mornings 9:00-10:30 upstairs in the Parish Hall. They study the readings for the next Sunday. The group is led by Jerry Redditt. Come join whenever you can
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wednesdays 10:30-noon, room 2-2
Choir Rehearsals
Adult Choir
Wed. 7:15-8:30
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Sr. Choristers
(grades 6-12)
Sun. 4:30-5
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Jr. Choristers
(grades 2-5)
Wed. 5-5:45
Ladies' Night Out
Meets the Second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Connect Fund
The
first Sunday of each month, the loose plate offering goes to fund our CONNECT Ministry (Benevolence Fund).
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Rector Nomination Process
The nomination process for our new rector is now open and will continue through the end of 2018. If you would like to nominate a potential candidate, please use the nomination forms and stamped, pre-addressed envelopes available on the table in the Narthex. All names put forward are kept strictly confidential to protect the privacy of the potential candidate. You will notice that these nominations are directed to the Diocesan Office of Transition Ministry in Nashville, where all candidates will be given an initial reference check and may receive approval for submission to the Search Committee. Some names suggested may not be forwarded to the Search Committee for a variety of reasons which are sensitive and will remain confidential. Due to the confidentiality of the search process, you will not receive any feedback on your nomination,
but please know that your participation is important and appreciated
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The Search Committee thanks the parish for its strong participation throughout this time of transition and for your continued prayerful support of our work.
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Notes From the Vestry
In order to ensure continuity in our leadership as
we welcome a new Rector, the Vestry has appointed
Ed Arning to fill Betty Davis' vacant Vestry seat in 2019. (Davis moved to Mississippi this year and had one year, 2019, remaining on her term.) The Vestry consulted with Bishop Bauerschmidt on the matter since this would be Ed's fourth year on the Vestry. The bishop gave his approval.
The Vestry then elected Ed to continue as
Sr. Warden in 2019.
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Office Closure
The church office will be close on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and
reopen on Monday, Nov 26th in observance of the Thanksgiving.
The deadline for announcements for this week will be Monday, Nov. 19th at 2:00 p.m. printing will begin early due to a short work week for Thanksgiving.
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Evergreen Donations
Advent is right around the corner and in order to green the church for Advent we need your donations of evergreen prunings. Some useful varieties would be magnolia, pine, holly, Leyland cypress, cedar, spruce, ivy, Nandina berries, and juniper (both green and blue varieties). Donations can be dropped off at either the Academy St or courtyard entrance to the nursery wing anytime the week of November 25 - December 1. Please let me know if you leave something during the week so I can pick them up.
Envelopes For Wreaths and Poinsettias
These will be on the Flower Guild bulletin board in the Narthex this week. Deadline for wreathes is Monday Nov. 26th. Deadline for Poinsettias is Sunday Dec 23rd. There will also be flowers on the altar throughout Christmas. If you wish to contribute to those the deadline is Monday Dec. 17th. These are firm deadlines because the office staff needs time to prepare the bulletins and print. Please leave envelopes in the box on the Flower Guild bulletin board or in the Flower Guild mail slot in the office.
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Parish Profile
The Search Committee is pleased to let you know that the Parish Profile has been uploaded to the St. Paul's website! Why is this so newsworthy? We may now begin to accept names of clergy candidates, which will lead us into the discernment phase of the search for our 7th rector. To view, you may visit
stpaulsmurfreesboro.org
and click on the tab marked Rector Search at the top of the opening page. We wish to thank everyone who helped bring this portion of the search process to a successful conclusion. Many parishioners helped write sections, research figures, provide photos, proofread and generally keep a sharp eye on the content. Our special thanks go to Art Growden for his beautiful design and Paul Adams for his timely update of the St. Paul's website and efficient uploading of Search Committee material. We are also thankful to God for His continued blessings and leading of our efforts to discern the rector He would choose for St. Paul's.
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Blessing and Displaying of Quilt in Memory of Rick Byrne
The quilt pictured above was created using Vacation Bible School shirts from previous years. The quilt is given in memory of Rick Byrne, and for Ca'tricia and the VBS children, by Cunny Prytula, Miles Workman and
Drew Workman. The quilt was sewn by Terry Johnson.
The quilt will be blessed at the 7:30 am service and displayed in the Parish Hall on Sunday morning.
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St. Paul's 101
This Sunday after the 11 am Service
If you are new to St. Paul's and you have not attended one of our Newcomer's classes, please join us this Sunday, Nov. 18th after the 11:00 service in the Christian Ed room behind the Parish Hall. We will spend an hour together exploring what is so special about St. Paul's. Topics will include an overview of Anglicanism and what it means to be in the St. Paul's family, an introduction to key folks who are well connected and able to help you connect and find others in our family that share common interests with you, and other interesting topics. We will end with a tour of St. Paul's.
Lunch will be provided and childcare is available upon request.
All newcomers are welcome, however, if you have not signed up, you may end up sharing someone's lunch.
To sign up please
email
connections@stpaulsmboro.org
and let us know if you will attend, how many you will be bringing, and if you need childcare.
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Senior Birthday Luncheon
Save the Date--December 6th
Senior parishioners (ages 70+), please mark your calendars for our next Senior
Birthday Luncheon, to be held
Thursday, December 6, at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall
. Written invitations will be mailed this week to parishioners who have
identified themselves as 70+ eligible!
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"2018 Women's Retreat, Closing Service at
St. Mary's, Sewanee."
SAVE THE DATE - WOMEN'S RETREAT
APRIL 26-28, 2019
Have you attended our Women's Retreat before? Are you new to our parish? A great way to get to know the other women in our parish is in the beautiful, relaxed setting of St. Mary's Conference Center in Sewanee. We need to begin planning next year's event. Would you be willing to Chair the planning committee, or serve as a member of the committee? If yes, please contact Alice Gibson at
boro-sunshine@att.net or 615/972-4890.
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Sunday at 9:45
Adult Christian Education
Adult Christian Education: this Sunday completes our exploration of Justice and the New Testament with an exploration of how to practice justice.
Class begins at 9:45 in the Adult Christian Education Room behind the Parish Hall.
Please join us for what has always been lively and fruitful conversations.
Parents Group: We will meet to explore social media and our children. This Sunday we will be discussing family policies regarding social media. Meets in the Wise Room.
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Thanksgiving Service and Lunch
Have no plans for Thanksgiving? Please consider joining us on Thanksgiving Day for a
traditional style
Thanksgiving Luncheon to be served in the Parish Hall immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service
. A sign-up sheet along with our "Traditional Thanksgiving Menu" has been posted in the Parish Hall for your consideration. Disposable trays are provided for your cooking convenience and available in the Parish Hall between services on both Sunday, Nov. 12th and 19th.
If you have any questions please contact
Tami or Kent Sterling at 615-427-0940.
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This Sunday
Children and Youth Prayer Boards
During the months of October and November, we will be updating our children and youth prayer boards.
Parents: please fill out a card for your catechesis aged child or youth (3 years and up).
Parishioners: please consider adopting a child to pray for this year. Look for tables in the P
arish Hall or email
Cindy at
children@stpaulsmboro.org
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Outreach Ministry Opportunities
for Journey Home
For the past 3 years St. Paul's has provided a meal at Journey Home the second
Sunday evening of each month
. The meal is purchased and served by members
of St. Paul's, either an existing group (Boy Scouts, Youth Group, Men's Club, etc.) or a group of 6 individuals
interested in participating in this ministry. St. Paul's reimburses the group for the cost of
the meal and the Outreach Committee provides a team leader to assist the group serving
at Journey Home.
The position of Meal Coordinator is open for 2019
. This person(s) is responsible for recruiting and scheduling the 12 groups and assigning the Outreach
Committee leader for each second Sunday. The position also coordinates purchasing necessary supplies such plates, cups, etc. to support the meal. Melissa Warren has
coordinated this outreach ministry with great care since its inception in 2016 and will be available to assist the new coordinator during the transition. It would be ideal for the new coordinator to be identified by November in order to begin developing the 2019 schedule.
If you are interested in becoming involved as coordinator of this important outreach ministry contact Jim Hibbler at
thetnhibblers@aol.com
or
615-427-5565 or Lance Ikard
at 615-895-2992.
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Journey Home Pancake
Breakfast Fundraiser
Saturday November 17th at Middle Tennessee Christian School - (7 am to 10 am). Donations at the Door. All proceeds benefit the hunger, housing, clothing, counseling and employment programs of The Journey Home. For more info contact
Liz Huber at outreach@stpaulsmboro.org.
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St. Paul's Angel Tree - Due Sunday!
All Angels have now been adopted! Thank you! Wrapped gifts are due by
November 18th
and may be returned to the Angel Tree table in the Parish Hall.
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Craft and Bake Sale
This Sunday
The annual Craft & Bake Sale supports our CONNECT Ministry (benevolence fund). Everyone can shop after each service on this Sunday.
Thank you for your support!
Drop-off for items is Saturday, November 17th,
9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. If you cannot make it then, bring your items with you on Sunday.
For questions or information, contact Alice Gibson at
boro-sunshine@att.net.
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Quarterly
Food Drive
On
Sunday, December 9th,
we will be collecting food for St. Paul's Fall Quarterly Food Drive, benefiting the Rutherford County Food Bank. Donations can be dropped curbside in front of the church office that day, or can be delivered to the Narthex. Ushers will hand out the red food drive bags during the services on the prior Sunday. Thank you in advance for your generous donations.
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Bell Ringing
It's that time of year again, when an hour of your time is worth more than a "drop in the bucket"!!! The times and places for St. Paul's to ring the bell for the Salvation Army are...
Saturday December 8th
at the Kroger on Memorial Blvd. Times still available are 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, and 7-8.
Saturday December 15th
at Hobby Lobby. Open time slots are 10-11, 11-12, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7, and 7-8.
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A big thank you to the church members who have volunteered for many of the Coldest Nights positions. We are always looking for new Nightly Volunteers and are continuing to take
applications for the part time
Program Staff Worker.
Nightly Volunteers
- (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) - Assist the Coldest Nights Program staff member with distributing blankets, passing out toiletries, serving meal, and cleaning up after meal. Spend time with the guests - playing games, coloring, crafts etc. Sign up through sign up
genius during the season. Training available.
PLEASE CONTACT LIZ HUBER
interested in volunteering for the above positions.
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Second Sunday Meal Program
The Outreach Committee extends a big thank you to Jonathan, Deanna, Molly, and Ben Bartsch for coordinating the meal served at Journey Home on November 11. With the help of Shirley and Lance Ikard over 70 meals were served at Journey Home last Sunday evening in support of St. Paul's Second Sunday Meal Ministry. The meal consisting of BBQ, baked beans, potato chips and desert was warmly received by our diners. St. Paul's next Second Sunday meal at Journey Home will be served on Sunday evening, December 9. For more information about St. Paul's Second Sunday Meal Ministry or to get your group or family involved with this important ministry contact Melissa Warren at
mgwarren1@comcast.net
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PRAYER FOR OUR FUTURE RECTOR
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Our New Parish Website
Check out our new parish website: click
HERE
You will find new information about our parish including audio recordings of recent sermons.
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December Birthday List
For a list to say or send
"Happy Birthday" wishes!
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Parish Contact List
Fr. Colin Ambrose: Interim Rector
Priest Associate and Rector Emeritus
Sr. Warden: Ed Arning--
edarning@gmail.com
Jr. Wardens: Scott Telford and Justin Davis-- jrwarden@stpaulsmboro.org
Rector Search Committee-- rectorsearch@stpaulsmboro.org
Assistant to the Rector for Christian Formation and Liturgy
Assistant to the Rector for Pastoral Care
Assistant to the Rector for Congregational Development
Assistant to the Rector for Outreach
Membership Coordinator
Krista Phillips
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connections@stpaulsmboro.org
Children's Ministry Coordinator: Cindy Guévart--
Bulletins/E-blast/Announcements/Calendar --
Kathy Warlick and Alice Gibson
Parish Administrator/Financials: Sharon Teets--
Newcomer's Ministry--Pam and Rick Burcham,
Kathy Reeves--
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