Grace to You and Peace August

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August

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8

Sundays

8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:15 am Sunday School/Coffee Hour 10:30 am Holy Eucharist

Newsletter Deadline

The deadline for the September issue of Grace to You and Peace is August 24. Email submissions to secretarybb@ or drop submissions off at the church office.

Office Hours

8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (662) 328-6673

Clergy Staff

The Very Rev. Anne Harris, Rector Mrs. Kimberly Brown, Director of SPES Mrs. Becky Brett, Office Administrator Mr. Len Bobo, Organist and Choirmaster Mr. Ronnie Clayton, Sexton Mr. Ben Roach, Christian Ed Director Mrs. Evie Vidrine, Youth Minister and Director of Publications

From the Rector

JULY 2017

Greetings from Hardangerfjord in Norway. Marc and I hiked over 50 miles of varied countryside, from lakes and fjords, to high tundra with snow fields. Most of it was fairly easy going, some of it was very strenuous, and all of it was awesome! We thank God for the blessing of time away and a change of pace. This is a beautiful world that God has made. See you all soon.

From the Youth Director

We are biologically prone to hold grudges. It is the easier option when some sort of negativity has emerged in a relationship. However, many studies have been done regarding the effect of unresolved conflict on the human body. During emotional conflict, or stress of any kind, the body releases the stress hormone, cortisol. This triggers the "fight or flight" response you once read about in biology. Cortisol diminishes oxytocin, the hormone we need to feel happy and loved. God created these amazing bodies. He gave us the ability to choose to forgive. He gave us the ability to release ourselves from anger and negativity, and to follow the cross into his light, and his forgiveness. Often times, the recipient of your grudge is holding one against you as well. That cannot be helped. All you can do is let go of your own anger, forgive the person, and forgive yourself.

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

Blessing of the Backpacks

and Back to School Party

On Sunday, August 19, we will be kicking off our school year with a bang! At both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service, Rev. Anne will bless all backpacks, laptop bags, and briefcases for a successful and fruitful school/work year. Dress casually as we will have a cookout and jumpers for the kids after the 10:30 service. Hot dogs will be provided by the Men's Group, while sides will be provided by the Supper Club. If you would like to bring a side or dessert, please do not hesitate! Contact Evie with questions.

Telecare

We are currently looking for

volunteers to help with the

TeleCare Ministry. Duties include

calling a list of about 20 church

members to let them know when

special events are happening at St.

Paul's. This generally occurs once

every quarter. The more callers

we have, the shorter the list

becomes for each caller. You can

make the calls from your

home. For more information,

please call or email Wortley Cole

at

662-574-5591

or jnwcole@. Thank

you.

Christian Education Opportunity

Volunteers are needed for Christian Education on Sunday mornings, from 9:15 to 10:15. Preschoolers learn through the Godly Play curriculum, and the elementary students use the Spark curriculum which rotates activities in drama, music, cooking, and art. Lesson plans and materials are provided. The new year begins on September 16.

Please let the church office know if you are interested in this chance to have a lifelong impact on the spiritual growth of our youth.

I Can Only Imagine

Our Adult Christian Education class, "I Can Only Imagine", begins September 16, 2018. Bart Millard of the famed Christian Alternative Band, Mercy Me, shares his story with us in a four session DVD-based group study, "I Can Only Imagine." If you have not watched the movie "I Can Only Imagine," we recommend doing so before the start of this class. The class will be led by Brandon Cockerham and Evie Vidrine.

Loaves & Fishes

St. Paul's will be serving on Wednesday, August 8, and Monday, August 13. We are in need of pie shells, pie fillings, and bear creek soup mixes. If you would like to join St. Paul's Loaves and Fishes lunch ministry, contact Ann Sparkman at 662-328-2133.

Episcopal Youth Community

EYC will have our Annual Pool Party Kickoff on August 19 from 4-6 p.m. at the Starrs' residence! Below is the August calendar: August 19 Pool Party at the Starrs' August 26 4-6 p.m. @ the church St. Paul's EYC is for all youth, 13 and up. Contact Evie for more information.

Supper Club

All adults, 21 and older, are invited to join us for St. Paul's Supper Club. We will meet on August 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Huck's. Free childcare is provided in the church nursery from 5:15?7:15 p.m. If you have questions or would like to be added to our email list, please contact Evie.

Parish Breakfast and Lunches For Loaves and

Fishes

Come eat breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and help pack sack lunches on Sunday, August 5. We'll have an assembly line ready for helping hands! Loaves and Fishes will distribute these lunches as needed. Thank you for your support of this servant ministry.

Choir Practice

St. Paul's choir practice resumes Wednesday, August 15, from 6:00 7:00 p.m. Contact Len Bobo if you're interested in joining the choir.

Cursillo

Cursillo is a worldwide movement that helps people form Christian communities in action. The next three?day weekend will be November 8-11 at the Gray Center. Please contact Rev. Anne or Jennet Lacey if you are interested in attending.

Birthdays

August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6

August 7 August 9

August 14 August 15 August 16

August 17 August 18 August 20

August 22

August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26

August 28

August 29

Eula Nuesch Kathy Foster Jake Vidrine Olivia Clay Will Sanders Mary Cox Jennifer Brady Kat Kerby Jim Mauldin Joann Myers Brittany Bobo Bruce Lacey Ralph Winton Karen Clay Graham McCain Josh Fenstermacher Lori Mitchell Beth Callaway Adams Gillis Doyle Sumrall Marilyn Swingle Jodie Mauck Annabelle Brislin Hope Clark Sandy Imes Bill Gillis Joshua Hanes Bridget Pieschel Kelly Brown Carlton Hardy Tom Wolford

Anniversaries

August 4

Perry & Ann Caldwell

August 6

Mike & Tiffany Killian

Taylor & Nancy Smith

August 12 Josh & Katie Fenstermacher

August 16 August 21

August 23

Mickey & Vana Brislin David & Mona Sanders

Al & Karen Benglen

Intercessions

Karen F. Gordon Orr Jeremy Adcock Addison Justiss Fran Corbin Jimmy Wilder Callie Romero Maczygemba

(Barbara Yarborough's granddaughter) Anne Bennett Loganbach Fred McCaleb David de Roode Jeannie Burrow Stadler Breland Starr Maridith Geuder Tangie Nancy Law

Dana John Land Cheryl Hicks Beulah & George

Pearson Mike Davis Pat Davis Bettye Roger McClure Judy Charles Levi & Katie Taylor Smith William Corder Lynne Donna Josh Charles Bond Hannah Hitchcock

Expectant mothers

Carrie Mastley and Macaulay Whitaker

Rose Crowe Anthony House Sr. Ryan Spencer Allye Spencer Kenny Heredia Bob & Elizabeth Proffitt Jerry & Wanda Riley Thomas Guest Brenda Caradine Keith & Barbara Miles David Henry & Jody Weiss Mason B. J. Montgomery Rev. Bryant & Frances

Benton Barbara Yarborough

For the welfare of Residents of nursing homes

Trey Atkins, Joy Clay, Doris Crowe, Eileen Newbold

For the Departed

Peggy Glover, Nadine Capwell Smith, Jack H. White

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Columbus, Mississippi 39701 Return Service Requested

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