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What's happening this week at St. Paul's

December 1-7, 2024

Upcoming Events & News

Discretionary Fund: This Sunday the loose plate offering (gifts not designated for pledges, building, etc.) will be deposited into the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.

Pledge 2025: When you share your gifts with your neighbors, every step is walking in love. We invite you to share your time and talents by signing up for Lay Ministries, or participation in church groups.

We also invite you to share your treasure by turning in your pledge. A pledge is not a contract, but a goal. By turning in your pledge, the Vestry can plan 2025. So far, we have received 38 pledges; last year, we had a total of 64. Pledges can be turned in at the church office, on Realm or in the offering plate. Thank you for walking in love with us.

Angel Tree: We have 15 children still needing Christmas “angels.” If you would like to sponsor a child, please write you name on the back of one of the construction paper tags and take the loose slip with your child’s name and wish list. Gifts are to the turned in with your child’s tag in the Citizen’s Bank lobby. If you are unable to drop them off there, please contact the church and we will arrange drop off.

Confirmation Class: If you are interested in Confirmation, Reaffirmation, or just learning more about the Catechism of the church, meet with Cade Archer this Sunday, December 1st during coffee hour after the 10:30 service.

Vestry Nominations: The vestry is seeking nomination for three members to serve three years terms on our vestry beginning in February. Candidates must be confirmed members and must attend regularly, and pledge. You may submit your name or the name of another member to a member of the vestry. A slate of candidates will be presented to the membership prior to our annual meeting on January 26th.

Mark Your Calendar:

Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship

Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, December 8th & 22nd at 9:45 am

Care Team Meeting: Sunday, December 8th after the 10:30 am service

Batesville Community Choir Concert: Sunday, December 15th at 5:00 pm at St. Paul’s

Mahjongg Lessons: Every Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Anglican Hall

Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 am in the Parish Hall

The Chosen Discussion Group: Every Monday from 5:30-7 pm

Blessing Box: Looking for ideas about what to donate for the Blessing Box? Rice Krispie treats, pop tarts, ramen noodles, fruit snacks, granola bars or chips work! These items will go in the Blessing Box, and will also be shared with our Lyon College students when the Care Team makes “snack bags” to pass out monthly. Thank you! 😊

St. Paul’s Prayer List:

Prayer requests will stay on the Parish Prayer List for four weeks with the exception of parishioners with ongoing needs. If you wish a prayer request to remain on the list, please call the office to renew the request.

Intercessions: Jamie Bridgers, Ann Rhodes, Jim & Deb Johnson, Patricia Smith, Joan Davidson, Matt Stephenson, John & Susan Dempsey, Ellen Massey, Bill Olson, Sam Crawford, Rebecca Ward, Cindy Perkey, Tammy Kipfer, Ann Stephenson, Anna Grace McSpadden, and the Healey family.

Intercessions for Family & Friends: Jim Wilson, Jay, Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Mark & Jennifer, Susan, Jody Gayle, Stacey Lindsey, Tara Nance, the Sweet Family, Melvin & Jennie Smith, Howard Crosby, David Smith, Lucy Harris, Adam M, Keith Perkins, Jim & Charlotte, Jordy, Shelby & Penelope Rubio, Daniel & Steven King, Sherry Snow, Mark Counts, the Gott family, Nan & Matt Tucker, Walker, Mark Higginbotham, Danny Yeager, the Mooneyhan family, Shannon Bohnert, Micah Jordon, Rodney Brady, Ron Karg, the Waldrip family, Kathy Kleveno, Mike & Brandy Wyatt, John V. Miller, Ben Handford, Scott Davidson, Jim Reynolds, Christina, the Clouse family, Peggy Comer, Kristin, Marilyn Townsend, Georgina Mosser, Jeannie Sade, Kristi Smith, Raymond Staggs, Gary & Phylis Bratton, Connie Barnett, Jillian & Casey, Reta Goodman, Neva Miles Hector, Jennifer Huskins, Dairmuid, Sarah, Cody, & Brady and Q.

Birthdays: Regina Cooper (11/24), Gary Perkey (12/1), Kirkland Warden (12/6) and Sarah Stair (12/7).