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All Are Welcome

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

November 26-December 2, 2023

Upcoming Events & News

Stewardship Luncheon: With Thanksgiving on our minds and in our hearts, St. Paul’s Vestry & Stewardship Committee want to invite each of you to celebrate the culmination of Rooted in Abundance with a “feast” of our own in the Parish Hall. It is our way to express our thanks to each of you for all you contribute to our church home. The luncheon will be held Sunday, December the 3rd after the 10:30 service. Not only will it symbolize the ending of the stewardship campaign, it will also usher in the Advent season - the traditional start of the next church year and a time of new beginnings. You will be served salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, and dessert by Vestry members and Fr. Jim to show our gratitude. No waiting in line, or juggling plates. Put yourself in a seat and relax. We are here to serve you. All we ask is you inform the office if you plan to attend so we will have a head count as we plan food prep. You can call the office, (870) 793-2203, by November 30th.

Advent Calendars: It is coming…Advent! To help prepare our hearts for coming of the Redeemer, this season is a time for quiet reflection. Some find it helpful to have a guide for this contemplation. A limited number of Advent calendars are available in the Narthex. If you find this helpful, please take one.

Episcopal Church Women! Please come for a coffee on Saturday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. Bring a holiday goody to share.

Greening of the Church: The greening of the church will take place on Sunday, December 24th after the 10:30 service. Any & all volunteers would be appreciated.

Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship. We promise you will still be able to beat the Baptists and Methodists to lunch afterwards.

Blessing Box: Donations for non-perishable food items are needed for our Blessing Box. Foods that are ready to eat and pop top items are suggested. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated. You can drop off donations at the church office or the Narthex.

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am-12pm. Hours vary on Wednesdays.

Mark Your Calendars:

Bible Study on The Chosen: Tuesdays at 3:00 pm in Anglican Hall

Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, December 3rd at 9:30 am

Stewardship Luncheon: December 3rd, after the 10:30 service in the Parish Hall

ECW Coffee Gathering: Saturday, December 9th in the Rectory

Care Team Meeting: Sunday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm

Advent Lessons & Carols: Sunday, December 10th at the 10:30 Service

Greening of the Church: Sunday, December 24th, after the 10:30 Service

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: Peyton Olson, Jamie Bridgers, Ann Rhodes, Jim & Deb Johnson, Patricia Smith, Joan Davidson, Jo Cargill-Krug, Matt Stephenson, John & Susan Dempsey, Isabelle Tenace, and Cindy Perkey.

Intercessions for Family & Friends: Jim Wilson, Lucy Harris, Jay, Lakyn Chambers, Autumn Celestine, Kitten Lawless, DeAnna McCool, Robin Goertz, Gerry Goertz & Jinny Goertz, Tom & Kathy Celestine, Mary Myers, Mason Evans, Mark & Jennifer, Sandra Hughes, Susan, Ken Ortman, Jody Gayle, Stacey Lindsey, Tara Nance, Laymon Tunstill, the Sweet Family, Carol Robertson, Jane & Bob Williams, and Rebecca Ward.

Birthdays: Ross Jones (11/26), and Gary Perkey (12/1).