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Grace Episcopal Church Siloam Springs, AR Monthly Newsletter
Transcript of 2015 GRACE NOTES | January
Grace notes January 2015
Epiphany Pageant, 2014
OUR TEAM
OFFICE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Bay GreenHill COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR Hope Johnstone FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Anne Jones INTERN Mark Harris
CHILDREN 9 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHAPEL COORDINATOR Ben Bergstrom GODLY PLAY DIRECTOR Meredith Bergstrom KITCHEN AND NURSERY COORDINATOR Angie Chaney 11 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHAPEL COORDINATOR Travis Chaney
MUSIC ASSISTANT CHOIRMASTER
Liesl Dromi DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST Dr. Jan Wubbena CHILDREN’S CHOIR SCHOOL DIRECTOR Terri Wubbena
MINISTRIES Altar Guild Outreach Episcopal Peace Fellowship / G.A.P.P. Meals on Wheels Prayer Chain
VESTRY Meredith Bergstrom Andy Bossler Ben Hill Rob Lambert Amanda Orcutt Debi Selby Curtis Smith Robert Smith Traci Letellier Mike Moss, Treasurer Hope Johnstone, Clerk
COMMITTEES Building & Grounds Christian Formation Community Life Finance Hospitality Outreach Stewardship Strategic Planning Welcoming / Incorporation Worship
Stan McKinnon RECTOR
Lora Walsh CURATE
Larry R. Benfield BISHOP
WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUN Holy Eucharist, 9:00 A.M. Christian Formation, 10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist, 11:15 A.M. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WED Holy Eucharist & Healing,
12:10 P.M. MON-FRI Yoga Morning Prayer at Studio, 7:00 A.M.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
January 6th
at 6:00 p.m.
Our annual Epiphany Pageant and Chili Supper will be held
on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. If your child(ren) are interested
in participating in the pageant, please attend rehearsal on Monday,
January 5th
at 5:00 p.m., pizza will be provided. For questions
regarding the pageant, please contact Meredith Bergstrom at
All are welcome to join us for chili! If you would like to bring chili or
cornbread specifically, please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin
board in the Parish Hall. Thank you!
January 1-2
The office will be closed Thursday and Friday, January 1-2 in
observance of the New Year. Thank you!
2015 Pledge Update
We currently have 68 pledges submitted for 2015, totaling $336,200
for an average pledge of $5,018 towards our goal of $360,000. We
give thanks to all who have pledged, and to so many of you who
have committed to increased giving next year!
Thank you!
A huge THANK YOU to all who participated in supporting our
Christmas Family this year! We provided toys, clothing, blankets, as
well as a Christmas dinner to help the family celebrate Christmas.
Thank you for being a blessing to a family in our community!
Seasonal Tradition...
If you are interested in having Stan or Lora come to your home for
a short House Blessing during the season of Epiphany, please
contact the church office to schedule a time. This is a great way to
start off the New Year!
January 19th
, Offices Closed
The office will be closed January 19th
in observance of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day.
MINISTRY OF THE MONTH
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
CHRISTMAS FAMILY
DAVE RAMSEY FINANCIAL PEACE
HOUSE BLESSING
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
ANNUAL MEETING
SCHEDULE RESUME
2
January 23rd
at 7:00 p.m...
All Men of Grace are invited to SMOG on January 23rd
, at 7:00 p.m.
(Location TBD). Please bring a beverage and/or snack of your
choice to share, and a suggested donation of $10 for the "guest of
honor" and join the "Spirited" Men of Grace for a time of fellowship
and conversation!
January 25th
at 10:00 a.m...
Our annual meeting be held on Sunday, January 25th
at 10:00 a.m.
Join us during Christian Formation for a presentation on our efforts
and ministry during 2014 as well as our goals for 2015.
All reports from staff and committee chairs are due by Wednesday,
January 14th
so that packets can be prepared before the meeting.
Please email your report to [email protected].
We welcome back the following groups from holiday
break...
Girl Scouts – Jan. 5th
at Grace House
Alcoholics Anonymous – Jan. 6th
Adult Choir – Rehearsals Resume – Jan 7th
Weight Watchers – Jan. 8th
Grace Children’s Choir School rehearsals – Jan 12th
at 4:00 p.m.
SMOG GATHERING
2015 Flower Sign-Up Sheet posted...
If you would like to donate altar flowers in honor of a loved one or
special event, please sign up on the Flower chart hanging on the
bulletin board in the Parish Hall or visit gracesiloam.org/flowers
The suggested donation is $30 for Altar Flowers. More than one
person can sign up for each Sunday.
2015 Liturgical Calendars...
2015 Liturgical Calendars are available in the Parish Hall. Calendars
list lectionary readings, Holy days, and feasts.
May 1-3 at Camp Mitchell...
Mark your calendars for the second annual Grace Church Parish
Retreat at Camp Mitchell starting on the afternoon of May 1st and
concluding with Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 3rd
. More details
will be announced soon!
Time & Talent...
Are you available to serve in February? Please send your availability
GRACE PARISH RETREAT
ALTAR FLOWER SIGN-UP SHEET
LITURGICAL CALENDARS
FEBRUARY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
FORMA CONFERENCE | HOUSTON
AN EVENING DISCUSSION ON FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
January 25th
...
There is no shortage of claims intending to announce the end of
faith; nor is there a shortage of claims intending to announce the
final argument proving God’s existence and the legitimacy of faith.
However just as notices for the end of days come and go, notices
like these on faith seem to have little staying power. What we need
now is what we’ve always needed: a prayerful return to thinking
through how we can best articulate the nature of faith in the
present age. This evening discussion proposes to do just that. To
think and talk through—as articulately as we can—what faith is like.
A humble discussion on a serious topic. All are welcome to join in.
Joshua Daniel is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Philosophy
at the University of Arkansas writing a dissertation on Wittgenstein
and religion. He is also the Episcopal Chaplain at the UA and plans
to begin seminary in August.
January 28-30 2015, Keynote Speaker Brene Brown...
“Forming faithful people is an art. The mystery of God and each
person denies us formational formulae. Rather, we actively wait with
others (and ourselves) as we appropriate the vision-life of God. Join
us as we become versed in the art of forming faithfulness.
The Art of Forming Faithful People (January 28-30 2015) conference
registration includes event program, three hotel catered meals,
networking, meaningful conversation, and fun!” For more
information visit http://episcoforma.org/2015conference/
LECTIONARY READINGS
Opportunities for Episcopalians ages 21-30...
The 2015 YASC application deadline is January 2nd. Applicants
must have a high degree of maturity and possess a faith
commitment, the willingness to be a humble guest, and the ability
to be an authentic companion. The Young Adult Service Corps
brings young adults into the life of the worldwide Anglican
Communion and into the daily work of a local community. At the
same time, it brings the gifts and resources of the church into the
lives of young adults as they explore their own faith journeys.
JANUARY 4TH
Jeremiah 31:7-14
Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Matthew 2:13-15,19-23
Matthew 2:1-12
JANUARY 11TH
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11
JANUARY 18TH
1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20)
Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51
JANUARY 25TH
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62: 6-14
1 Corinthians 7: 29-31
Mark 1:14-20
YOUNG ADULT SERVICE CORPS
PO BOX 767 (mailing) | 617 N. Mt. Olive St (physical)
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-8782 (main) | 479-524-6452 (fax)
www.gracesiloam.org
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