PARISH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2019 – FAMILY PROMISE WEEK

Monday, June 17 Family Promise Week

Tuesday, June 18 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing 11:00 AM Bible/Book Study 1:00 PM Staff Meeting

Wed. June 19 11:00 AM Summer Story Time!

Thurs., June 20 6:00 PM Centering Prayer

COMING EVENTS

Sunday, June 23 5:15 PM Family Movie Night

Monday, June 24 FISH Day

Tuesday, June 25 4:30 PM VMC Women’s Mentoring Ministry

Wed., June 26 11:00 AM VMC Lunch 11:00 AM Summer Story Time!

Saturday, June 29 Mt. LeConte Hike

Sunday, June 30 Red, White & Blue Jeans Sunday - In observance of Independence Day

Wednesday, July 3 11:00 AM VMC Lunch

Thursday, July 4 Independence Day – Office Closed

Sunday, July 7 5:30 PM VBS Set-up and Training

Mon.- Fri, July 8-12 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School

Thursday, July 11 7:00 PM VBS Friends & Family Program

Sunday, July 14 Good Samaritan Sunday Picnic on the Grounds 5:15 PM Family Movie Night

Monday, July 22 FISH DAY

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our Family Promise week begins today and runs through next Sunday morning. Now that Good Sam has hosted a couple of Family Promise weeks, we’re getting the hang of it! Please keep our guests and those who will be working to make their stay comfortable and restful in your prayers.

Summer Story Time will continues this coming Wednesday, June 19 at 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Children will gather in the children’s Chapel downstairs and parents will gather in the church library.

Vacation Bible School is set for Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 9-noon of Mon.-Thurs. and 9-11 am on Fri. As in past years, Peace Lutheran Church will partner with us to create a fun and exciting time for our little ones. The theme of VBS this year is “Cruising the Holy Land”. Invite your friends, grandchildren, neighbors – the community is welcome! We’ll need lots of adults and junior helpers; let Ann Backus know if you can help during VBS week. Registration forms are available in Henslee Hall and online.

Today is Father’s Day! Thanks to everyone for participating in Ugly Tie Father’s Day. Please join us for a Cookie Sunday Reception after each service to honor fathers and all men who have made a difference in our lives.

On Sunday, June 30, Good Samaritan will observe Independence Day – the 4th of July. To celebrate, we’ve designated that day as Red, White & Blue Jeans Sunday. Don your favorite blue jeans and throw on some red and white as we give thanks during services on June 30.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14 – Good Samaritan Sunday. The story of The Good Samaritan shows up in our lectionary only once every three years. Join us that day for a special service and a picnic following the late service More info to come.

CELEBRATIONS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

6/17- Mark Downing 6/21- James Robert Long 6/22- Kathy Hensley 6/17- Dwayne Tucker 6/21- Eleanor Ripley 6/22- Rick McClain 6/19- Lala Hilizah

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:

6/21- BJ & MK Roberts 6/21- Karl & Janice Zimmerman

The Weekly Cash from the Plate Offering

The cash plate this week will go Harmony Family Center.

Over the past 20 years, Harmony Family Center has helped children they serve live their best lives. Today their team of experts, innovative programs, and evidence-based solutions uniquely position them to serve children and families experiencing the challenges, stressors, and trauma of modern life ranging from the most common to the most complex. The diverse array of programs highlights Harmony’s commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, their passion for knowledge and focus on family. Beginning in 2019, Good Sam began hosting Harmony’s monthly FUSE groups, support groups for foster or adoptive families. They are also hosting several adoption/guardianship preparation classes, a requirement by the state for anyone who is permanently caring for a child. Good Sam’s Youth Ministry, Sinead Doherty works at Harmony as a Family Therapist.

Last week’s offering of $927 has been designated to go to Cherokee Health Systems. Thank you for your generosity!

The Staff of The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan

The Rev. Cal Calhoun, Rector The Rev. Elizabeth Farr, Assistant Rector The Rev. Howard Hess, Priest Associate

Ann Backus, Christian Education Coordinator Fredrick Brabson, Director of Music and Liturgy

Sinead Doherty, Youth Minister Jennifer Dunn, Director of Communications

Lisa Webb, Administrative Assistant Emily Hurt McNabb Nursery Coordinator

John Paul Boltik, Sexton 425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923

www.goodsamaritan.dioet.org

865-693-9591 – goodsam@knology.net

G R O W I N F A I T H . L I V E I H O P E . S H A R E G O D ’ S L O V E

IN OUR PRAYERS

For Our Parishioners: Ed & Mona Rae Archer, The Bales Family, Walt Beahm, Beverly Burns, Nancy Cazalet, Arlene Cherry, Bonnie Cockburn, Dan & Jane Conrad, Gail Cox, Marjorie DelGrasso, The Graham Family, Frances Graves, Joy Hall, Clarke & Joe Harrison, Ann Heisser, The Hess family, Robin Hill, Bonnie Honaker, Drew Jeffrey, Karen Kibbe, Peggy Layman, Betsy Leach, Ellen LoCurto-Martinez & Mike Martinez, Virginia Lyman, Carolyn McConnell, Shawn Patrick & Family, Megan Quigley, Dan & Marilyn Randall, Krissa Randolph, Fran Thompson, Mary Ann Venable, Idalee Vogel-Jackson, Diccie Way, Kelsey West, Lynn White, Jane Wilson, Joan Wilson, Sandra Wilson, Ferol Yearout

Friends and relatives of parishioners will remain on the active prayer list for 6 weeks. If you would like for them to remain

on the list longer, please call the church office.

For Relatives of Parishioners: Margaret Arnold, Jerry Backus, Ryan Bell, Patty Bowman, David Cazalet III, Caitlin Dixon, Heather Dixon, Bettie Dunn, Liz Evangelist, Emily Fleming, Charles Fugate, Violet Hall, Charles, Laura & Ruth Hoglan, Jude & family, Leo, Shannon & Susan McCammon, Dude McElwee, Frankie Moyers, Hilary Persing, Laura Reynolds, Candi Route, Jami Welden, Sarah Welsh

For Friends of Parishioners: Pat Besselman, Christie Ekern, Kevin & Beth Gheen, Dennis Lantzy, Phelps-Taylor Family, Shirley & Ron Wilkie, Jennye Young

We pray for those in the military & those who have been deployed. Craig Finnerty, Devin King, Kimberly McClain Ruelas,

We also pray for those grieving the loss of job, of health, or a

relationship.

+ O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into

health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

DEDICATIONS

THE FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF MY FATHER, DONALD G. BENDER BY CLAUDIA BENDER AND

IN THANKSGIVING FOR JASON BALES ON FATHER’S DAY BY MICHELLE BALES. THE AUMBRY CANDLE IS GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD

TODAY’S MINISTRIES

8:30 am Celebrant The Rev. Cal Calhoun Preacher: The Rev. Elizabeth Farr Acolyte: Bruce Holt Coffee Team: Robin Hill Eucharistic Minister: Ed Hochnedel Eucharistic Visitor: Allan Philp Intercessor: Phil Starck Lector: Beverly Guiler Usher: Glen Anderson Vpod Carol Anne Long

10:00 am Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Elizabeth Farr Assisting: The Rev. Cal Calhoun Acolytes: Josie Bales Altar Guild Megan Brown, Jennifer Dunn, Fran Potter*, Grady Williams, Jeanne Williams Caring for Others: Krissa Randolph Children’s Chapel: Laura Airhart Children’s Helper: Aubrey Smith Coffee Team: Stephanie Featherston Eucharistic Minister: Paul Backus, Mary Embler Eucharistic Visitor: Allan Philp Flower Delivery: Aleta Monroe Flower Guild: Michelle Bales, Ann Bowman, Gail Cox, Ellen Jenny, Linda Meyer, Dale Oakley Greeter: Christine Bell, Jan Travins Intercessor: Shawn Graham Jr. Acolyte: Taylor Bell Lectors: Carol Anne Long, Anna Graham Linen Guild Joyce Grubb Medical Team: Jan Travins Oblation Bearers: Eddie & Lynn Hopps Ushers: Zane Scarlett, Herb Gengler Vpod Carol Anne Long

We welcome all guests to Good Samaritan. Please take a moment to fill out the pew card and place it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. Activity packs are available for children. Following the service, please join us for Coffee Hour in Henslee Hall and pick up a newcomer’s information packet. Our ushers and greeters are happy to assist you!

We have assisted listening devices for those who have trouble hearing during the service. Please look for them in the narthex or ask one of the ushers for assistance. We have large print copies of the Book of Common Prayer for those who need them (8:30 AM service). We also have large print bulletins available for the 11 AM service. The ushers can help you locate them.

NURSERY (age 3 and under) is provided in the church nursery for both the early and late service. Children may be picked up for communion or immediately after the service.

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL (3 years - rising 1st grade): All children will begin church with their families and then those 3 years to rising 1st grade who choose may follow the cross to Children's Chapel after the Gospel. Children will then return to receive communion with their families.

† TODAY AT GOOD SAMARITAN †

TRINITY SUNDAY FATHER’S DAY

JUNE 16, 2019

8:30 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I - childcare available 9:30 AM Cookie Sunday Reception 9:00 AM Adult Choir Rehearsal

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II - childcare available 11:00 AM Cookie Sunday Reception 11:30 PM GS Social Lights Lunch – Chili’s in Turkey Creek 4:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry

WELCOME TO GOOD SAMARITAN GROW IN FAITH. LIVE IN HOPE. SHARE GOD'S LOVE.