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October 2018 Grace Episcopal Church Lexington, North The GraceVine MSNBC featured an interview with an author this morning (his name escapes me) pitching his new book. He was looking at the quality we call “genius” – Da Vinci in parcular. During the interview, as you would expect, the queson arose: what qualies did Da Vinci (Einstein, and others) exhibit that defined their “genius”? His answer was ability two-fold: their ability to focus ghtly on a goal, and simultaneously their openness to “the big picture.” It sounds paradoxical. How do we comprehend that? Interesngly, I’d just finished watching a series of videos on You Tube featuring rock guitarist and innovator, Eddie Van Halen (EVH). Mr. Van Halen has been hailed as a genius not only for his prowess on electric guitar, but for his developments to the physical nature of the instrument itself. In the mid 1970’s he assembled and debuted his own instrument from aſter-market parts that combined the best qualies a Fender Stratocaster with those of a Gibson Les Paul. If you don’t know what any of that means, let me put it to you this way: It’s like breading a dog with a cat! They’re both four-legged and furry … but completely different animals. But Mr. EVH did it, and did it so well that he changed the world of guitar forever! He is for many people (me included) the Paganini … the Franz Liszt … of my generaon. But, when repeatedly asked about the thought process was for his “genius,” Mr. EVH responded with variaons of “I haven’t a clue,” “I couldn’t tell you,” “can’t say for sure, it was just what I needed to do to make it work for me.” Mr. EVH has a parcular sound in his head he was chasing … and vision of how to get that sound … and either a naiveté or ambivalence toward orthodoxy’s point of view that what he wanted couldn’t or shouldn’t be done. He had both focus (the sound) and a “big picture” There are some people out there who say “aliens built the pyramids because Egypans didn’t have the technology to do it on their own.” What the Egypans had was vision … and passion … and intelligence … a thousand years for trial and error (openness) … and most important of all … NO ONE STANDING ON THE SIDELINES TELLING THEM IT COULDN’T (or shouldn’t) BE DONE!! A vision of what could be … and an openness to serendipity (the Spirit’s leading) while working to make the vision a reality. In some that may seem like genius, but for the rest of us – also blessed by God with “memory, reason, and skill” – it’s called faith. Unl next me, when once again we’ll gather ‘round The Master’s Bench, I bid you peace. Fr. Alton + Grace Episcopal Church 419 S. Main Street Lexington, NC 27292-3234 336.249.7211 phone 336.249.8711 fax [email protected] www.gracechurchlexington.org or http://grace-lexington.dionc.org/ Sunday Services Rite 1 - 9:00 a.m., in the Chapel Rite 2 - 11:00 a.m., in the Church 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Summer - 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel “At the Master’s Bench” by The Rev. M. Alton Plummer
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October 2018
Grace Episcopal Church Lexington, North The GraceVine
MSNBC featured an interview with an author this morning (his name escapes me) pitching his new book. He was looking at the quality we call “genius” – Da Vinci in particular. During the interview, as you would expect, the question arose: what qualities did Da Vinci (Einstein, and others) exhibit that defined their “genius”? His answer was ability two-fold: their ability to focus tightly on a goal, and simultaneously their openness to “the big picture.” It sounds paradoxical. How do we comprehend that?
Interestingly, I’d just finished watching a series of videos on You Tube featuring rock guitarist and innovator, Eddie Van Halen (EVH). Mr. Van Halen has been hailed as a genius not only for his prowess on electric guitar, but for his developments to the physical nature of the instrument itself. In the mid 1970’s he assembled and debuted his own instrument from after-market parts that combined the best qualities a Fender Stratocaster with those of a Gibson Les Paul. If you don’t know what any of that means, let me put it to you this way: It’s like breading a dog with a cat! They’re both four-legged and furry … but completely different animals. But Mr. EVH did it, and did it so well that he changed the world of guitar forever! He is for many people (me included) the Paganini … the Franz Liszt … of my generation. But, when repeatedly asked about the thought process was for his “genius,” Mr. EVH responded with variations of “I haven’t a clue,” “I couldn’t tell you,” “can’t say for sure, it was just what I needed to do to make it work for me.” Mr. EVH has a particular sound in his head he was chasing … and vision of how to get that sound … and either a naiveté or ambivalence toward orthodoxy’s point of view that what he wanted couldn’t or shouldn’t be done. He had both focus (the sound) and a “big picture” There are some people out there who say “aliens built the pyramids because Egyptians didn’t have the technology to do it on their own.” What the Egyptians had was vision … and passion … and intelligence … a thousand years for trial and error (openness) … and most important of all … NO ONE STANDING ON THE SIDELINES TELLING THEM IT COULDN’T (or shouldn’t) BE DONE!! A vision of what could be … and an openness to serendipity (the Spirit’s leading) while working to make the vision a reality. In some that may seem like genius, but for the rest of us – also blessed by God with “memory, reason, and skill” – it’s called faith. Until next time, when once again we’ll gather ‘round The Master’s Bench, I bid you peace. Fr. Alton +
Grace Episcopal Church 419 S. Main Street Lexington, NC 27292-3234 336.249.7211 phone 336.249.8711 fax [email protected]
www.gracechurchlexington.org or http://grace-lexington.dionc.org/ Sunday Services Rite 1 - 9:00 a.m., in the Chapel Rite 2 - 11:00 a.m., in the Church 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Summer - 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
“At the Master’s Bench” by The Rev. M. Alton Plummer
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THE CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
Thursday, October 25 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
In the Church Undercroft
Hot dog Baked Beans Chips Dessert Drink
The annual hot dog supper is an important lifeline to our school’s success and it is our major fundraiser. It is
always imperative that we have profitable outcome with this event. In the past years we have received
substantial monetary and food donations which have been greatly appreciated. It would be wonderful if we
could offset the cost again this year!
Tickets are available at the Preschool or any Preschool parent.
Thank you for all you do for the children!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
“INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST”
Please be sure to join us Sunday, October 21
st, for the
“Instructed Eucharist” at the 11:00 a.m. service
in the church.
This will be a learning opportunity about why things are done
the way they are during the service, and will be a wonderful time
for people of all ages to experience the reasoning behind the action.
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Saturday, October 6th
Ingram Farm — 1101 Workman Rd.
We will start our celebration of Grace Church with an evening of food, fellowship, and fun at Ingram Farm. Feel free to come out around 4:00, we will
plan to eat at 5:30.
The church will provide chicken. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share:
A-J bring a dessert K-Z bring a side dish
Lemonade and water will be provided as well, but you may BYOB.
We’d love if any musicians would like to bring their instruments and we can have a sing-along
around the campfire.
Bring a chair, outdoor games, and stories to share.
Sunday, October 7TH
in the church sanctuary
from 10:00-10:45
On Sunday morning, our sanctuary will become a Museum of Grace Church Memories. The
museum will open at 10:00 am at which time you may walk around and view what makes Grace
Church special to us.
If you would like to add any photos or stories to the museum, please turn them into the church office by Sunday, September 30. Clearly label
photographs that you would like to have returned.
Please be sure to send in your thoughts on what makes Grace Church special to you. Father Alton will compile all of our thoughts into a sermon for
the Feast of Grace.
Worship Service at 11:00 am Sunday, October 7th
We will start our celebration of Grace Church with an evening of food, fellowship, and fun at Ingram Farm. Feel free to come out around 4:00, we will plan to eat at 5:30.
The church will provide chicken. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Lemonade and water will be provided as well, but you may BYOB.
We’d love if any musicians would like to bring their instruments and we can have a sing-along around the campfire.
Bring a chair, outdoor games, and stories to share.
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Rite 13 needs your help!
Rite 13
Pastor’s Pantry has challenged the uptown church youth groups to a can drive to restock their shelves. The Pantry serves 700 clients monthly, and the inventory is low. We are asking our congregation to celebrate the “Feast of Grace” by bringing canned goods to the picnic at the Ingram’s farm on October 6th, or to church on the 7th. The youth will collect the cans and deliver them to the Pantry the
following week. Thanks for your support of this worthy cause! Other upcoming events for October include parking cars at the BBQ Festival on October 27th. We will join the other uptown youth in hosting the Halloween party on October 28th at First Methodist Church. We hope families will join us for Trunk or Treat, games and goodies from 5-6:30 pm.
Once again, the Faith and the Arts Committee, under the Liturgy and Worship Commission, is asking the congregation to send in pictures of Saints in their lives for All Saints Sunday.
These Saints can be family, friends or any person who has been a Saint in their life. These pictures will be displayed in the church as we celebrate all the Saints who are near and dear to our hearts.
If you sent in pictures last year we
saved them to use for this year. However, you are welcome to add more pictures.
If you did not send in any last year, please consider including some photos for this year.
Deadline for turning in photographs is Sunday, October 21. There will be a box in the Narthex designated for the photos. Please send us copies as we will be affixing these photos to the wall in the sanctuary. They will
not be returned.
If you would prefer to email the photo please send it to [email protected]
If you have any questions you may contact members of the Faith and the Arts Committee: Staley Nance, Kathy Johnson, or Kathie Goodman.
Please write the name of your Saint on the back of the photo.
November 4, 2018
Send in pictures for All Saints Day
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Christian Formation for All Ages
ADULT FORUM – 9:45 a.m. Sundays (Commons Rm)
ENOUGH: (REVISED): DISCOVERING
JOY THROUGH SIMPLICITY AND GENEROSITY
Sundays, Oct. 14 thru Nov. 11, 9:45 a.m. (CR)
Money has great power in our lives and, when
used wisely, helps us meet our goals, provide
for our needs, and fulfill our life purpose. But
in recent years, many of us ignored this when
managing and spending our money. We found
ourselves spending tomorrow’s money today. The
result of all of this was not greater happiness but
greater stress and anxiety. Enough is an invitation to
rediscover the Bible’s wisdom on prudent financial
practices. Find the keys to experiencing contentment,
overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity
and generosity. This popular series by Adam Hamilton
was revised in May 2018. This video
study features the author presenting:
Introduction: Faith in the Midst of Financial Crisis
When Dreams Become Nightmares
Wisdom and Finance
Cultivating Contentment
Defined by Generosity
ISRAEL: MODERN HOPE IN AN ANCIENT LAND
(Rescheduled) Sunday, November 18, 9:45 a.m. (Commons Rm)
The Rev. Lee Jessup will be leading this forum
described in his words as follows: “Old school/as usual
politics are not being embraced by younger Jews,
Muslims, and Christians in Israel. Many young people
met on our recent pilgrimage to the holy land genuinely
yearn for a peaceful co-existence with other faiths. I
see and would like to share a vision of new hope for
the region in the coming years.”
FEAST OF GRACE INTERGENERATIONAL
Sunday, Oct. 7, 10:00 a.m. (Church sanctuary)
Adults will gather as a church family with youth and
children to learn more about Grace Church’s Feast Day.
Everyone is also welcome to visit the Museum of Grace
during the Social Hour after the service.
CHILDREN/YOUTH FORMATION
Sunday Mornings at 9:45 a.m. (Arts Academy Entrance –
Gather in the new Music Room)
This Fall, kids ages 3 years old all the way up to 7th
grade will move through the different rotations of the
Creation Unit. Each age group will experience music,
art, science, cooking, and games related to the story of
how God created the world in 7 days. This year we are
meeting in our new music room at 9:45 on Sunday
mornings to begin with music rehearsals. All children
and youth are welcome to join us as we will sing on
October 7 during the Feast of Grace. Thank you SO
much to Rick and Nancy Mack for donating their piano
to the church to be used for Children's music as well as
Arts Academy piano lessons.
GROWING EPISCOPALIANS (GE) for Children in Grades
3-5 – 1st Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Undercroft)
The Growing Episcopalians
enjoyed getting back together in
September. Thank you to Laurie
Briggs for providing dinner which
included all of their favorite
foods! Allen Ingram prepared a
campfire in the side lot on which
they roasted marshmallows to
use in their S'mores. We then
went into the
s a n c t u a r y
where our 4th graders learned how
to acolyte. They are looking
forward to serving during worship
services this year!
Next month we will join Rite 13
members and work with the
Casserole Committee.
YOUTH GROUP Rite-13 (Middle School); J2A (High School)
Sunday Evenings at the home of Cathy and Sims Riggan
The first two years of the amazing Journey to Adulthood
program assists young people as they begin to take the
first steps of independence from their families into
their own lives. Over the next two years, the community
of Grace Church will acknowledge the gift of gender,
celebrate the creative power and potential of these
young people, and create a safe haven in which to
explore new ideas, new interests, and new abilities.
Oct 2 John Burke
Oct 2 Rachel Dilley
Oct 3 John Koonts
Oct 4 Jay Williams
Oct 4 Nancy Hartzog
Oct 6 Seth Miller
Oct 6 Bill Gilleland
Oct 10 Deirdre Philpott
Oct 11 Anne Rives
Oct 14 Rick Mack
Oct 15 Lou Adkins
Oct 16 Nancy Phillips
Oct 19 Elizabeth Inabinett
Oct 23 Tucker Sheets
Oct 24 Robin Petruzzi
Oct 25 Scott Hoffmann
Oct 31 Sandy Reynolds
Oct 31 Pam Harvey
October Birthdays Adkins, Mark Parishioner Alexander, Cora Friend Alexander, Teresa Carol Jordan’s step-sister Amon, Amanda Rick Mack’s sister Armstrong, Jamie First Methodist Pastor Asebes, Ella B & W MacKinstry’s granddaughter Bralkowski, Mike & Rhonda Parishioners Brown, Baylee Parishioner Burkhart, Dottie Parishioner Burkhart, Jerry Parishioner Burkhart-Smith, Amy Art’s daughter Burr, Chris Former Parishioner Callicutt, Abbie Friend Cooper, Richard Friend Curia, Morgan Former Parishioner Egan, Mike Parishioner Garland, Shana Friend Garner, Frances Parishioner Graves, Elizabeth Friend Hanna, George K. Everhart’s brother Hare, Rob Penny Taylor’s brother Harris, Kristen Friend Hodges, Chris & Mike Parishioner Holbrook, Randy Friend Inabinett, Joyce David’s mother Jones, David Parishioner Jones, Treva S. Husted’s sister-in-law Kesler, Barbara Friend Kepley, Evelyn Lynne Cleckley’s mother King, Anne Former Parishioner Koonts, Sydnie Friend Lang, Sally Parishioner Mack, Lynn Parishioner Marshall, Angela Kathie Goodman’s cousin May, Carol & Bert Parishioners Mewborne, Elizabeth Friend Michael, Molly Talmadge’s cousin Miller, Seth Parishioner Onorato, Page Parishioner O’Shea, Mike & Fran Glenn’s father & step-mother Plott, Gabby Friend Pollard, Barbara Jo Friend Ratton, Tom Friend Reynolds, Bob Friend Rojas, Jacklynn M&L Cleckley’s granddaughter Sheets, Suzy Parishioner Sherman, Sheryl Kathie Goodman’s cousin Sills, Denise Friend Silversides, Talmadge Parishioner Sink, Robin Parishioner Smith, Martha Ellen Parishioner Stokes, Ellie Kate Friend Tilley, Robin David Garner’s niece Underwood, Toni Friend Welch, Frances Suzy Sheets’ mother Whitehurst, Bill Friend Williams, Jay Parishioner Young, Charlotte Carolyn Wolfe’s sister
Prayer List
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October Ministries Schedule
Oct 7 Feast of Grace
Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 All Saints
Lector 9:00 11:00
Sally Dodd Barry Wardle
Charles Matthews Ed Huneycutt
Belinda MacKinstry Pam Harvey
Philip Matthews Kristi Allred
Walter Beeker Kathie Goodman
LEM Mary Matthews Karl Bolstad Kathie Goodman Clarice Surratt Mary Matthews
Intercessor Joe Wallace Belvie Gilleland Penny Taylor Kathy Johnson Robin Petruzzi
Acolytes Kate Inabinett Ward Inabinett Anderson Carter
Sidney Briggs Lyndon Briggs Hadley Briggs
Will Burke Virginia McDonald William McDonald
Owen Miller Rachel Ingram Ford Ingram
Erik Petruzzi Cooper Petruzzi Anderson Carter
Ushers Richard Wolfe Patrick Miller
Jay Williams Henry Surratt
Tommy Black Barry Wardle
Art Burkhart Bill Gilleland
Sims Riggan John Burke
Greeters Patricia Wardle Sandra Husted Barbara Presnell Penny Taylor Ed & Diane Huneycutt
Nursery Kristi Allred Jennie McDonald Cameron Miller Beth Burke Shannon Jones
Social Hour Sandra & Bob Husted
Ed & Diane Huneycutt
Clarice & Henry Surratt
Robin & Mark Petruzzi
Mary-Cameron & Brent Welborn
Sunday Lunch Joe Wallace Barry & Patricia Wardle
Pam Alley Marcia Michaud & Don Patterson
Burke family
Flowers Barbara Beck Max & Peggy Walser
NEEDED Christ & Mike Hodges
NEEDED
Altar Guild: Page Onorato, Frances Garner, Pam Harvey, Carol Jordan, Renee Kaley, Talmadge Silversides, Peggy Walser, Mimi Duquette
Crisis Ministry Meal — October—Karl & Mary Bolstad, Pam & Steve Harvey, Deirdre Philpott November—Carol Jordan, Kathy Johnson, Diane Huneycutt (Jeri Burkhart) December—Youth group / Cathy & Sims Riggan
Vestry Person of the Month: Belinda MacKinstry
Grace Pantry Food of the Month: October—Canned Pasta (ravioli, spaghetti, etc.) Toilet Tissue November—Dry Pasta / Pasta Sauce Toothbrush/Toothpaste December—Canned Meat (chicken, ham, beef) Paper Towels January—Macaroni & Cheese / Ramen Bar Soap
*If you are unable to serve on the assigned Sunday, please secure a substitute and notify the church office by Wednesday noon prior to the Sunday you are assigned.
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CR = Commons Room CL1 = Classroom 1, 1st floor CL4 = Classroom 4, 2nd floor Chr = Choir Room UC = Undercroft CL2 = Classroom 2, 1st floor CL5 = Classroom 5, 2nd floor Nsy = Nursery Room CS = Children’s School CL3 = Classroom 3, 2nd floor CL6 = Classroom 6, 2nd floor CH = Church CP = Chapel
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8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
Food Pantry Item of the Month: Canned Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti, etc.)
Non-Food Item: Toilet Tissue
1:00-2:30 CR BWB
1:00-2:30 CR BWB
1:00-2:30 CR BWB
5:30 pm CR Finance Comm. Mtg.
3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
10:00 am CR Liturgy & Worship
Meeting
8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
7:00 pm CR Vestry Mtg.
2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons
2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons
6:00 pm UC Food Ministries
Meeting 1:00-2:30 CR BWB 7:15 Choir Practice
7:15 Choir Practice
7:15 Choir Practice
7:15 Choir Practice
2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons
11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
11:45-5:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons
3:30-5:00 pm Nsy Harp Lessons
3:30-5:00 pm Nsy Harp Lessons
3:30-5:00 pm Nsy Harp Lessons
3:30-5:00 pm Nsy Harp Lessons
3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons
2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
5:30-7:00 pm UC
5:00—7:00 pm UC The Children’s
School Hot Dog Supper
2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:45-7:00 am CL1 Violin lessons
Church Member Private Meeting
UC reserved 1-3 pm
1:00-2:30 CR BWB 7:15 Choir Practice
3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
3:30-6:00 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:30 pm CS-1 Piano lessons
11:00 a.m. Service in the church
