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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Cross Ties Southeast Tennessee Episcopal Ministry (STEM) Holy Comforter + Christ Church + Epiphany + Trinity

BIBLE STUDIES, SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHURCH MEETINGS:

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION AT TRINITY: Fr. Chris Bryan leads a lecture and conversation on the New

Testament Sundays following worship service at 10:15 in the Community Room at Trinity. Exception

will be the first Sunday of each month as that is when Trinity holds its 1st Sunday Potluck

Brunch after worship service.

OPEN HOUSE AT THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF TENNESSEE – November 21st from 5-7pm. Please join us

as we celebrate our new location at 3700 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville. RSVP by Friday, November

15th via email to [email protected].

EVENING PRAYER every Wednesday at Trinity starting at 6:00pm.

LESSONS AND CAROLS PRACTICES will commence at Trinity this Wednesday evening at 6:30pm

AND at Christ Church immediately following worship service commencing November 17th (this

Sunday). All who are willing to sing or be readers for this wonderful Christmas program are

invited to participate. We will present Lessons and Carols at Christ Church on Sunday,

December 15th and at Trinity on Sunday, December 22nd. The time is to be determined.

ANNUAL CHRIST CHURCH PARISH MEETING – November 24th immediately following church. All are

urged to attend. See more information regarding the meeting on Page 9.

ANNUAL TRINITY PARISH MEETING – November 24th at 2:30pm in Parish Hall. All are urged to

attend. See more information regarding the meeting on Page 9.

ANNUAL EPIPHANY PARISH MEETING – DECEMBER 1ST immediately following church. All are urged

to attend. See more information regarding the meeting on Page 9.

ALL ACTIVITIES AT ALL STEM LOCATIONS WILL BE POSTPONED ON

THE WEDNESDAY EVENING PRIOR TO THANKSGIVING DAY (11/28).

NEWS AND INFO:

SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CAMPAIGN - Anyone interested in RINGING THE BELL please call either Kathy

Pack (931-691-3603) or Sylvia James (251-978-4320). Make it a family or club Christmas project...

You just may be surprised how much fun and rewarding this can be! Ringers are needed for 2 hour

shifts from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas.

mailto:[email protected]

CROSS TIES for Thursday, November 14, 2013

Office Phone: 931-967-0898 or email us at [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

FEED THE NEED - Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner for homeless or anyone in need of a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, November 28, 2013 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Franklin County Annex (Beside the old football field on the Blvd.)

The Diocesan Calendar of Prayer: St. Augustine’s Chapel, Nashville.

All: Special Prayer for: St. Paul’s (Kekaha) and St. John’s (Ele’ Ele).

Holy Comforter: Vivien, Mary, Hallie, Hugh, Marlin, Marshall Sartain, Betty and John, and Wayne Pack. (Updated 10/28/13)

Christ Church: John Pruitt; Tyler, Greg Mathews, Lisa & Rick, Don Hanna, Mike Baker, Zipp Family,

Kristoffersen Family; Stephen &Cindy, Boz & Beverly, Mary Jo & Gerry, Geraldine, Gary Adkins, Debra,

Christal Fellwock, Lou Pfister family, Gordon, Aiko, Dee Anna Fernell, Coach Mac, Michelle Batac, Lori

Watkins family, Abis family, Volly, Claire, Mark, Butch, Lauren, Gianni, Karen Fisher, Jerry Bryant, Betty

Man Church, Andy, Ed Mosher, Jean Knox, The Rev. Hallock Martin, Connie Ensley, Roger Anderson,

Mara & Jerry, Sally & LeRoy, Sue, Robert Henley, Bill Keller, Juanita, Ray Patterson, Michael Garner,

Steve & Carol, The Rev. George Young, Bosco, Dot Kilmar, Earl & Brenda, Charlie & Betty, Jack, Gina

& Aria, Danny, Cole Cross, and Troy, Cale, Caysey and Chance. (Updated 10/03/13)

November Anniversary: Scott and Laura Henley (11/18)

Epiphany: Sr. Lucy, Sr. Margaret, Sr. Inis, Sr. Betty, Alice Garner Family, Anna Jean S., Ann, Betty, Chelsie

Jo, Dee Stubblefield, Donald J., Dotson Family, Ethel, Geraldine F., Gordon, Hazel and Marshall, Hazel R., Helen K., Louise W., Nancy C., Nicki, Pam, Reynolds M., Roger D., Ronald Barnes, Sandy M., The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Barker, Tim B., Vicki W., Wayne Pack, James G., all veterans, active duty personnel and their families. (Updated 11/12/13)

November Birthdays: Bryan Wells (11/13); Bobby Summers (11/19); and Roger Dobbins (11/28).

November Baptismal Anniversary: Donna Roberts (11/22); Andrea Rogers (11/27); and Clifford

Summers (11/30).

Trinity: For those who are ill: Dr. Tinnerman, Dean, Elizabeth, Coach Mac, Steve, AJ, and JY. We are in

Thanksgiving for Cole Retzloff and Kyle Retzloff; and for the Baptism of Breton Morris on November 10th. We pray for Special Concerns/Safe Travel for Marsha & David, Catherine, John, and Kathy. For those who have died: we pray for the family of Chloe Peebles – may she rest in peace and rise in glory. We pray for the family of Claude Henley – may he rest in peace and rise in glory. We pray for the family of Barbara Smith – may she rest in peace and rise in glory. (Updated 11/10/13)

November Birthdays: Christie Powers Grissett (11/20) and The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen (11/26).

STEM PRAYER LIST




For Sunday, November 17th, Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 236) Opening 423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Isaiah 65:17-25 Sequence 371 Thou, whose almighty word

Canticle 9 (BCP 86) Offertory 632 O Christ, the Word Incarnate

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Communion 655 O Jesus, I have promised

Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 Closing 410 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

For Sunday, November 24th, Twenty-Seventh (Last) Sunday after Pentecost

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 236) Opening 616 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

Jeremiah 23:1-6 Sequence 495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus!

Canticle 4 (BCP 50) Offertory 458, vs 1, 2, 3 and 7

My song is love unknown

Colossians 1:11-20 Communion 324 Let all mortal flesh keep

silence

Gospel: Luke 23:33-43 Closing 688 A mighty fortress is our God

UPCOMING READINGS AND HYMNS




Looking ahead to Christmas… there are two additional worship services that we celebrate

during Christmas: Christmas and Christmas Day. Please take a look at your calendars and let

the person responsible for the Liturgical Schedule at your church know if you would be willing

to serve. Thank you!

Holy Comforter - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am

NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 24

Presider Fr. Bill Rev. Dr. Jerrie

Organist Joyce Ladd Joyce Ladd

Prayers of the People Liz McGee Liz McGee

Epiphany - Holy Eucharist 10:45 am


Presider Fr. Bill Rev. Dr. Jerrie

Organist Vickie Watkins Vickie Watkins

1st Reader Charlie Watkins Celia Walker

Psalm James Roberts James Roberts

2nd Reader Bryan Wells Charlie Watkins

Prayers of the People Carolyn Stevens Carolyn Stevens

Server/Chalice Bryan Wells Randy Stevens

Oblationer Carolyn Stevens Jenna Roberts

Crucifer Madison Gore Ryland Matthews

Usher Ted Rogers Ted Rogers

Sunday School Teacher Kathy Pack Bryan Wells

Sunday School Aide Taylor Ballard Taylor Ballard

Altar Guild Carolyn Stevens Dell Rogers

THOSE SERVING SUNDAY AT OUR CHURCHES




Christ Church - Holy Eucharist 11:00 am


Presider Fr. Remington Rose-Crossley

Fr. Bill

Organist The Rev. Dr. Judith The Rev. Dr. Judith

1st Reader Jeff Kovalski Geraldine Piccard

2nd Reader Elizabeth Adams Coach Mac

Prayers of the People Scott Henley Sue Hardy

Server Elizabeth Adams Geraldine Piccard

Sunday School Rose Rose Jeff Kovalski

Altar Guild Ciela McDowell Betty Rose

Trinity - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am.


Presider Fr. Chris Fr. Bill

Organist The Rev. Dr. Judith The Rev. Dr. Judith

Altar Guild Betty Pinkerton Ginger Maxwell

Server Laura Lowndes Laura Lowndes

Crucifer Laura Lowndes Laura Lowndes

Reader Lynn Williams Mike Maxon

Prayers of the People Sylvia James David Carnahan

Oblationer Mark Northcutt Missy & Davis Wenger

Usher Mark Northcutt Mike Maxon

Please sign up for Coffee Hour Food at Trinity:

November 17th – Laura Lowndes

November 24th – Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs

December 1st – Mark Northcutt

December 8th -




REPORT ON THE YARD & BAKE SALE AT TRINITY HELD ON NOV. 9TH

The church is grateful to all the STEM members who donated items to the Sales and

also to the individuals who gave of their time to set up, “man” and clean up after the

event. Special thanks to Sylvia James for coordinating all the various efforts and

to Dana Hay for gathering up gifts from assorted vendors for the raffle.




TRINITY ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

November 24th

at 2:30 pm

Parish Hall

Everyone is urged to attend

this important annual meeting.

Discussion topics will include:

• Presentation of the 2014 budget

• Election of 2 new Vestry members

• Election of 2 Delegates to Convention in January

• Various Ministries at Trinity

• Review of 2013 activities and planning for coming year

CHRIST CHURCH ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

November 24th

Immediately following Worship Service





• Election of new Mission Council members

• Election of Delegates & Alternate to Convention in January

• Various Ministries at Christ Church





FEED THE NEED

Feeding the homeless or anyone in need of a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day.

FREE Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Thursday, November 28, 2013

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Franklin County Annex

(Beside the old Franklin County High School

Football Field on Dinah Shore Blvd.)

EPIPHANY ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

December 1st

Immediately following Worship Service





• Election of new Mission Council members

• Election of Delegates & Alternate to Convention in January

• Various Ministries at Epiphany





NOVEMBER

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

KEY: Time Where What CC = Christ Church Epiph = Epiphany HC = Holy Comforter TEC = Trinity Episcopal Church TEC CR = TEC Community Room EP = Evening Prayer SC = Standing Committee

1 2 4-8pm Home-

town Hoedown -

Red Roof Pavilion

3 All Saints

Observed

- Food Pantry

Sunday

- TEC 1st Sunday

Potluck Brunch

following worship

10:15 TEC

Sunday School

6:30 HC AA

4 7pm TEC AA

5 11:30am TEC CR

Centering Prayer

12:05pm TEC

Bible Study

1pm Labyrinth

Committee TEC

6 6pm TEC Evening

Prayer

6:30pm TEC

Choir Practice

7:30pm HC AA

7 10am Fr. Bill

Standing

Committee 5:30-

7:30pm TEC-CR

Dream Group

7pm TEC AA

8 10am-5pm TEC

bring in donations

for Yard & Bake

Sale

7pm HC AA

9 7am-2pm Yard &

Bake Sale TEC

10 After Worship

Epiph. or CC

Mission Council

Mtg.

10:15 TEC

Sunday School

and Adult

Christian

Formation

6:30 HC AA

11 7pm TEC AA

12 11:30am TEC CR

Centering Prayer

12:05pm TEC

Bible Study

1pm Labyrinth

Committee TEC

6pm TEC Vestry

Mtg.

13 6pm TEC Evening

Prayer

6:30pm TEC

Choir Practice

7:30pm HC AA

14 10am Fr. Bill SC

7pm Epiph

Christian

formation w/Alex

Andujar

7pm TEC AA

15 7pm HC AA

16

17 After Worship

Epiph. or CC

Mission Council

Mtg.

10:15am TEC

Sunday School

and Adult

Christian

Formation

12noon CC

Lessons & Carols

Practice

6:30pm HC AA

18 7pm TEC AA

19 11:30am TEC CR

Centering Prayer

12:05pm TEC

Bible Study

1pm Labyrinth

Committee TEC

20 6pm TEC Evening

Prayer

6:30pm TEC

Choir Practice

7:30pm HC AA

21 10am Fr. Bill SC

5-7pm Open

House Epis.

Diocese of TN

5:30-7:30pm TEC

CR Dream Group

7pm Epiph

Christian

formation w/Alex

Andujar

7pm AA TEC

22 7pm HC AA

23

24 10:15am TEC

Sunday School &

Adult Christian

Formation

12 noon CC

Annual Mission

Meeting

2:30pm TEC

Annual Parish

Meeting

6:30pm HC AA

25 7pm TEC AA

26 11a:30m TEC

Centering Prayer

12:05pm TEC

Bible Study

1pm Labyrinth

Committee TEC

27 6pm TEC Evening

Prayer cancelled

6:30pm TEC

Choir Practice

cancelled

7:30pm HC AA

28 THANKSGIVING

DAY

7pm Epiph

Christian

formation w/Alex

Andujar cancelled

7pm TEC AA

29 7pm HC AA

30


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