mailing address: Balmoral Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 17309, Memphis, TN 38187
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NEWS THIS WEEK
- WORSHIP and SUNDAY STUDIES for PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 10
- MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE APRIL 14
- NOTE ABOUT YOUR CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT THIS QUARTER
- SUNDAY STUDIES for SPRING
- BOOK CLUB: TUES, April 12, 1:30pm (Selection for May will have the author, Phyllis Blackstone, as the discussion leader!)
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PC(USA) One Great Hour of Sharing
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FINAL WEEK for LENTEN PREACHING SERIES at CALVARY EPISCOPAL (& Waffle Shop is OPEN!)
- BPC Photos
- Worship Sunday April 3
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WEEKLY INFORMATION
- Birthdays
- Calendar of Events
- CONTACT INFORMATION
- WORSHIP & BUILDING POLICIES & PROCEDURES
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
- BRING FOOD for the FOOD CART
- Give out Hospitality bags
- SIGN UP to be a WORSHIP LITURGIST!
- BRING YOUR QUARTERS for the GOAT STICKS
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the CHURCH OFFICE
REMINDERS:
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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! SISTER ACT, Jr. featuring ELI GURLEN Apr 7-9
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PW Synod Gathering: Fueled to Serve
- IS MUSIC CALLING YOU to MONTREAT THIS SUMMER?
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BPC WORSHIP
Palm Sunday
April 10, 2022
11:00am IN BPC's SANCTUARY
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Sermon: Even the Stones Cry Out
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We will still send an email on FRIDAY
with the LiveStream YouTube link & Sunday Worship Guide.
Previous Worship Services at Balmoral are still available on the
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CIRCLE of FAITH WORSHIP at 8:30am
IN BPC's Fellowship Hall
Everyone is invited to join Circle of Faith's worship service!
To enter the building, use Office door to the Fellowship Hall.
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Bible Study of Matthew
led by Clinton Bailey, Stanley Gates and William Warren.
Meets in Classroom A.
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Book Study of "His Truth is Marching On: John Lewis"
by Jon Meacham; led by Cliff Gurlen.
Meets in Classroom B
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This will be the last Sunday for Winter classes.
There will be no Sunday Studies next week
on Easter Sunday, April 17.
(See below for the new classes for information about the Spring classes beginning Sunday April 24.)
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We're trying something new - we're sending your Giving Statement by email to those who have valid emails in our system.
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Our copier can send emails!
Your email will say that it's from "scanner@balmoralpc.com"
The SUBJECT on the email will say
"Message from KM_C458"
(KM_C458 is the copier's computer name, Konica Minolta model C458)
Open the Email to find your statement attached as a .pdf file. When you click on it, you'll find your statement under the heading like this:
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If you would prefer to get your statement by good old snail-mail in your mailbox, please let Fran Shannon know. |
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A few weeks ago Mary preached on the familiar story of the Prodigal Son. What a blessed text as we continue the journey toward Good Friday’s cross. The younger son lives through his own Good Friday and experiences a true transformation. From farm hand – feeding the pigs more food than he receives daily – to welcomed guest, honored son, he is received at his own feast full to the brim with grace and goodness abounding.
The older brother hears this grace as the father recalls that his youngest “was dead and has come to life.” What glory! What a moment to celebrate! In the midst of the Lenten journey to the cross we get a glimpse of the resurrection, a taste of the table full full full of our God’s love.
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Luke provides not one, not two, but three visions of this party. “Rejoice with me” we read with this transformation from lost to found. A shepherd loses a sheep and goes out in search of this particular one.
A woman loses her coin and turns her house upside down to find that precious piece. Just as we know the stone was rolled away from the grave, we read the transformation from lost to found which fills the pages of Luke chapter 15.
How do we take the story from the page to our hearts? How do we hear “Rejoice with me” as we search through the lost and the dying parts of our own lives? Listening to the news. Hearing our doubts. Doing the hard work of caring for family. Through worry and fear, frustration and hardship, we struggle to find the invitation to live life to the fullest.
But we have an advantage in our search. We know the end of the story. Even in the middle of our Good Friday world we can hear that the sheep is found, the father welcomes his child, what was dead has come to life.
In our search for hope we can hear, “Rejoice with me.” The invitation to the party is ours.
Rev. Elizabeth Dick
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Image: "The Good Shepherd" by Sieger Koder
Sieger Köder (1925-2015) was a German priest and a prolific artist whose work shows the artistic influence of Chagall and a distinctive interpretation of biblical themes.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE
April 14, 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary
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"Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father."
John 13: 1
Worship with us on this holiest of nights as we gather together at the Lord's Table.
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SPRING 2022, April 24--May 22
9:30am
Two classes will be offered:
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The Book of Forgiveness
by Desmond Tutu and Mpho
Leaders: Glenda Ellis & Beverly Hooker
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Leaders: Frank Carney & Sherry Wilkins
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BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, April 12, 1:30pm
Classroom A
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Rules of Civility
by Amor Towles
New York Times-bestselling “sharply stylish” book about a young woman in post-Depression era New York who suddenly finds herself thrust into high society.
With its sparkling depiction of New York’s social strata, its intricate imagery and themes, and its immensely appealing characters, Rules of Civility won the hearts of readers and critics alike.
The discussion will be led by Janice Hill
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Coming in May:
Author Phyllis Blackstone will lead the discussion of her new book,
"My Storied Life"
Tuesday, May 10
Don't miss it!
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FILL UP
the
FOOD CART
AGAIN!
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DONATIONS! DONATIONS! LET'S FILL IT UP!
Now that we can donate food again to the
St. Luke Methodist Food Pantry, let's fill it up!
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HOSPITALITY BAGS
ARE AVAILABLE NEXT to the FOOD CART -
PICK SOME UP!
You can also pick up Hospitality Bags to donate to those you pass along the road who are in need.
(And bring donations for more bags - bring bottles of water,
And bring donations for more bags - bring bottles of water, boxes of raisins, cheese crackers (NO PEANUT BUTTER!!), clean socks - when you see someone asking for a handout, hand them a Hospitality bag!
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LITURGIST SIGNUPS
We have some open slots for Worship Liturgist volunteers. Use the button here to sign-up!
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Choose the Sunday(s) you are available to serve. All materials you need will be sent to you for that week!
(Contact Rev. Mary Gale if you have questions or need help signing up.)
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BRING YOUR QUARTERS
to Church!
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The goat sticks are back!
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OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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We will be opening the church office soon, Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm. But we need office volunteers to help out answering the phone, making copies, checking emails, light filing, greeting visitors and vendors; training will be provided. If you are willing to fill in one day a week, or as an occasional substitute, please contact Becky DeLoach by signed text (901.489.3369) or email beckymd2905@gmail.com.
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April 17, 2022
One Great Hour of Sharing
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Balmoral will be collecting One Great Hour of Sharing gifts through Easter Sunday, April 17. Envelopes are provided on the sanctuary table. Or you may put a check marked for OGHS in the offering plates. |
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One Great Hour
of Sharing Connects Us
What if these were the days when Jesus was living with us? What if this were the moment God chose to connect?
Where would we find Jesus? Here, in our congregation? Look around. Or in our neighborhoods?
Perhaps Jesus would be among people classified as “essential,” who might struggle to feed their own families, while ensuring food makes it to others’ tables.
Perhaps Jesus would be working in a neighborhood, mostly ignored by governments and industry, except when there are resources to be exploited or removed.
Perhaps Jesus lives in any of the places, so impoverished in a world of plenty, that help and hope seem like illusions.
Or perhaps locked away, drowned out or disregarded so far from us that we never even know our Savior’s name.
What if this is the time? What if this is the place?
Our faith proclaims that God connects in each of those places, and in each person bearing God’s image. Our faith proclaims that God is among us, and that Jesus can be found among those most precious to God, those neighbors experiencing hunger, oppression or lack, even now, even among us.
One Great Hour of Sharing connects us with people coming together to respond to the needs in their neighborhoods. It is the largest way Presbyterians connect with one another and unite with congregations in every corner of the Church and with partners all over the world. We connect in order to grow, together, while offering support that addresses shared needs in a particular context.
With God and with one another, we connect the story of Jesus who lived, healed and preached among those who had least during his earthly ministry, through ministries that seek healing and wholeness in our world today. One Great Hour of Sharing connects us to proclaim that Christ is here! God is with us! Jesus is among those who have least, those who hunger and thirst, those who are sick or alone; with those seeking justice and righteousness with their neighbors and all who are in need.
Christ is here, and not here, alone.
When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.
Let us pray:
Connect us with our need. Connect us with our offerings. Connect us through the gift of your love, and your love for all you have created. Amen.
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Eli Gurlen is so excited about his upcoming production!
Sister Act opens this week!
Heaven knows you’re gonna love this show!
Gets your tickets now !
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Worship & Music 2022
at Montreat
Is Music Calling You to Montreat This Summer?
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Conference Dates:
Week 1 | June 19-25, 2022
Week 2 | June 26-July 2, 2022
Virtual | June 26-July 2, 2022
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Lenten Preaching Series
at Calvary Episcopal
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12:05–12:40 P.M.
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS
at Calvary, 102 N 2nd Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Calvary Episcopal Church celebrates its 99th annual Lenten Preaching Series and Waffle Shop. All are invited to attend
in-person to hear this year’s 16 dynamic speakers. All of this year’s preaching series also will be live-streamed at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday on
SPEAKERS for this last week:
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Thursday, April 7
Mr. Geoff Calkins
Columnist, The Daily Memphian
Geoff Calkins is the sports columnist for The Daily Memphian and hosts The Geoff Calkins Show on 92.9ESPN. He has covered eight Olympics, a dozen Super Bowls, and more Memphis football and basketball games than he could possibly count. But he has always been less focused on the games than on the people who play them, and on the stories those people have to tell. In that way, he takes inspiration from his great uncle, the Rev. Raymond Calkins, who served as the pastor at First Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from 1912 to 1940 — and who preached his last sermon at First Church in 1964, at the age of 95. “I was fond of people,” Rev. Calkins wrote. “Fonder of them than of books or anything else in the world. To be with them, to learn from them, to share with them, this I discovered to be the deepest interest in life."
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Friday, April 8
Mr. Justin Pearson
Community activist and co-founder, Memphis Community Against the Pipeline
Justin J. Pearson is the fourth son of teenage parents who went on to careers in the ministry and education. His life journey has been marked by a restless pursuit of justice ranging from educational equity to access to environmental justice and liberation. He was one of the founders and leaders of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (now Memphis Community Against Pollution, or MCAP), which successfully blocked the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. He is also the special assistant to the CEO at Year Up, an organization that furthers employment equity for young adults. Pearson has an unwavering commitment to social and racial justice for Memphis and for this country. He hopes his life preaches a sermon that will glorify God and honor his ancestors.
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NOTE: At this time, the Calvary website indicates the following COVID procedures:
Masks and physical distancing are required for all people over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status, in public worship services, outreach ministries, education offerings, and gatherings at Calvary.
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For more information about the Lenten Series, visit their website at
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Calvary's
Waffle Shop
MARCH 3-APRIL 8, 2022
WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS
11 a.m.-1:30- p.m.
Dining will be offered in-person in the Mural Room on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 10+ can make reservations in advance by calling 901-525-6602. To-Go meals will be offered.
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Doreen Lutey (20); Sean Orians (27) |
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Every Monday
2:00pm Writer's Group CLASSROOM A and/or on Zoom
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY
12:30pm CHAIR YOGA in CLASSROOM B
1st Wednesday of the Month
BIBLE STUDY 10:30am in Classroom A
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
Ellis Small Group 10:15 am
2nd Tuesday of the Month
1:30pm BOOK CLUB in Classroom A
2nd Thursday Evening of the Month
7:00 pm Trouble I've Seen Small Group
in Classroom A
1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
COLONIAL PARK FOOD DRIVE
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Sunday, April 10, 2022
8:30 AM Circle of Faith Worship in the Fellowship Hall
9:30 AM SUNDAY STUDIES: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
- Bible Study meets in Classroom A
- "His Truth is Marching On" meets in the Fellowship area
11:00 AM BPC Palm Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary
& on LiveStream
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
1:30pm BOOK CLUB meets in Classroom A
Thursday, April 14, 2022
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE
6:00pm in the sanctuary
Sunday, April 17, 2022
8:30 AM Circle of Faith Worship in the Fellowship Hall
(no Sunday Studies)
11:00 AM BPC Easter Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary
& on LiveStream
Sunday, April 24, 2022
8:30 AM Circle of Faith Worship in the Fellowship Hall
9:30 AM SUNDAY STUDIES for Spring Begin:
- "The Book of Forgiveness" by Desmond Tutu and Mpho
- "Interrupting Silence" by Walter Brueggeman
11:00 AM BPC Worship in the Sanctuary
& on LiveStream
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BPC PHOTOS
Worship from Sunday
April 3, 2022
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PRELUDE
Bells of Balmoral
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Liturgist Rev. Elizabeth Dick
with The Rev. Mary Newberg Gale
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IF ANYONE IS CALLED TO SERVE....
We work every 1st and 3rd Thursday.
Colonial Park UMC
5330 Park Ave
CONTACT SCOTT DAWSON for more INFORMATION
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CLOTHES DRIVE
for
JOHNSON AUXILIARY
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Men’s Clothing:
- Men’s Casual Shoes (athletic-type shoes) /Slippers (with backs) (All sizes needed)
- Men’s Jackets and Hoodies (all sizes) & gloves
- Men’s Casual Pants—Waist Sizes (All sizes needed, but particularly need sizes 30-36 waist and sizes 44 and up waist)
- Men’s Casual Pants—Sweatpants (All sizes)
- Men’s Casual Shirts—long sleeve (All sizes needed, but particularly need sizes XL and up particularly big and tall sizes); button down the front and pullover
- Men’s underwear and socks (Must be new)—(All sizes)
Women’s Clothing:
- Women’s sweatpants—all sizes needed
- Women’s underwear and socks (must be new); all sizes needed
- Women’s hoodies/casual outerwear (all sizes needed, particularly plus sizes); gloves
- Women’s casual shoes (athletic-type) /slippers (with backs)—Sizes 9 and up
Other Clothing Related Needs:
- Umbrellas
- Rainwear such as ponchos (unisex, preferred)
If items have been previously worn, they must be clean, odor-free, stain-free and not in need of repair.
Your contributions really help and are greatly appreciated!
(Place items near the Food Cart in the narthex hallway.)
VOLUNTEERS are also needed!
Contact Beverley Hooker for more information!
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Pastoral Care is supplied by Pastoral Care Intern Rev. Elizabeth Dick 314.330.0506
or email elizabethdick2@gmail.com
and our Transitional Pastor
Rev. Mary Newberg Gale 913.481.7427
or email mngale@balmoralpc.com
Session members are your primary contact for ongoing communication. Here's the current contact list:
Lori Blackwelder .... (901) 262-8282 ............... LORIEB1165@yahoo.com
Leiza Collins ........... (901) 246-5031 ..................... leiza1016@gmail.com
Becky DeLoach ...... (901) 489-3369 ............. BeckyMD2905@gmail.com
Barry Dotson .......... (901) 277-1596 ............... barry.dotson@yahoo.com
Janice Hill ............... (901) 826-9747 ................... janicehill81@gmail.com
Beverly Hooker.........(901) 496-1241 ......................... bev.h@earthlink.net
Ted Pearson home: (901) 754-9796 ................... pearsonteda@aol.com
...........................cell: (901) 486-6117
Erich Shultz .............(901) 268-4951 ...................emshultz@bellsouth.net
John Van Nortwick (901) 605-2907 ............ jvnortwick@cornerstone-
systems.com
(NOTE: Many of these Session members work during the day, so you may want to text them or email them.)
Keep in mind that ANY Balmoral member who is healthy will most likely be happy to help you in case of need as well!
To contact other members, the most-current contact information is available by requesting a copy of the BPC PHONE DIRECTORY from Kathy Singleton by email ksingle2@bellsouth.net or by phone or text to (901) 734-7193.
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NEW POLICIES for WORSHIP & BUILDING USE
effective March 6, 2022
Now that the latest surge has passed, Balmoral is REMOVING many of the restrictions:
- Wearing a mask in the church building is optional.
- Social distancing is still encouraged.
- Individuals exhibiting symptoms of illness are asked to not enter the building.
- Unvaccinated individuals are asked to wear a mask, including members of community organizations that use the building.
- Should a surge in Covid-19 infections prompt the Shelby County Health Department to recommend indoor mask-wearing and social distancing, the task force will convene to decide how to react.
- Members who test positive for Covid-19 are asked to notify Rev. Elizabeth Dick, who will notify the congregation so members can decide how to respond.
- To keep the SEED children as safe as possible, the procedures controlling the old end of the building will remain unchanged, except when there is a need for someone to pass through the SEED area.
- Individuals may bring only water into the sanctuary; food and drink is permitted elsewhere.
- Passing plates to collect the offering is permitted.
- The SEED children and staff are allowed to use the new hallway to access the playground and the main bathrooms.
- The drinking fountains are no longer off limits.
- The kitchen is no longer off limits.
- Collections for the Food Cart may resume.
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NOTE: Since the church office is NOT currently manned and the outside doors remain locked, those needing access to the church office will need a key or be with someone who has a key. Please continue to stay vigilant about keeping the SEED children safe by avoiding going into their area. Thank you!
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Small Group Meetings in Classrooms A & B must be scheduled with Barry Dotson, barry.dotson@yahoo.com or signed text/cell: 901. 277.1596 |
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THIS ISN'T ENTIRELY OVER YET, HOWEVER!
PLEASE, FOR THE SAFETY OF YOURSELF and ALL THOSE YOU LOVE AND CARE FOR:
Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of illness (EG: sinus infection; flu like symptoms; sore throat; fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea) should consider contacting your Healthcare Provider and let them know you may have been exposed to a breakthrough case of COVID-19 to a fully vaccinated person.
PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE CHURCH
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS
Thank you for continuing to observe the ever-changing policies as we navigate the pandemic together.
To contact the Chair of the BPC COVID-19 Task Force:
Scott Hill - signed text: 901.277.9794
email: sphill1946@gmail.com (NOTE his new email!)
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IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO OR HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COVID
Contact: The Reverend Elizabeth Dick 314.330.0506 or elizabethdick2@gmail.com
Let Elizabeth know when you were last in church; Give permission for notification to the congregation; Get Tested, if you have not already been; Contact any person or persons you have been with and follow with your doctor's advice.
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- Newsletter Articles & Photos should be emailed to Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net no later than Monday at noon for the week you want the article in the news.
- Bulletin Information should be emailed to Rev. Mary Gale, with a copy to Kathy Singleton, no later than Monday noon the week before the Sunday you want the information to appear.
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Prayer Concerns should be submitted via email to Rev. Mary Gale (mngale@balmoralpc.com) and/or Rev. Elizabeth Dick (elizabethdick2@gmail.com) with a copy to Kathy Singleton at ksingle2@bellsouth.net.
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APRIL 2022
online church calendar
The calendar will take a few seconds to load and, once it opens, you will see the month that we are currently in. To see the next month's calendar, click on the arrow pointing down - it is just to the right of the name of the month. Once you click on that arrow, an icon will appear with all the months of the year listed. Click on the month that you want to see. To see a specific date, click on the number of the day you would like to see. The entire 2021-2022 calendar is available to you.
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