The MessengerGrace-St. Luke’s Episcopal ChurchVolume 61, No. 11 Nov. 2014

What’s Inside? Grand Old Bazaar

From the Rector • FFF39ers • Youth Activities Athletics • Pastoral CareLay Schedule • Calendar

GSL School News • OutreachThird Thursday • 20-30@GSL

Parish Meeting • Vestry ElectionsPet Blessing Update • and More!

Passing

the Peace

CATS

A Horned

Mountain Dragon

A Chicken

A Huge Crowd

Best DressedDogs

AwesomeScout Helpers

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Inside This Issue20-30@GSL ................................................................ 439ers ......................................................................... 4Advent 5th Sunday ...................................................... 4Altar Flowers............................................................. 15Annual Parish Meeting ................................................ 10Athletics ..................................................................... 6Bygone Days ............................................................ 15Calendar Highlights .................................................... 16Christian Education ..................................................... 7EYC News ................................................................... 6First Friday Fellowship .................................................. 4From the Rector .......................................................... 3Grand Old Bazaar ...................................................... 16Holy Currencies ........................................................... 5Ingathering Sunday/Candy Tithe ................................... 5La Posada ................................................................... 5Lay Schedule ............................................................ 15Looking Towards Sunday ............................................ 15Member News ........................................................... 15Memorials and Honoraria ............................................ 15Outreach Ministries ...................................................... 8Pastoral Care Corner .................................................... 8Pet Blessing Follow-up .................................................. 7Remember the Future .................................................. 9School News ............................................................... 9Splendid Moments ..................................................... 14Thanksgiving Day Service ............................................. 4Third Thursday ............................................................ 4Vestry Nominees ...................................................10-13

On the cover: Wonderful pictures from the annual Blessing of the Animals. Recap article on p. 7.

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Sunday Service Times8 am Holy Eucharist8:45 am Breakfast9:30 am Christian Education (Sept.–May)10:30 am Holy Eucharist5:30 pm Holy EucharistNursery available for all services except the 5:30 pm service.

Office Hours8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday–Friday

StaffThe Rev. Richard Lawson, RectorThe Rev. Gayle McCarty, Associate RectorFr. Joseph Wallace-Williams, Associate RectorChristi Authement, Activities & Athletics Dir.Beulah Brown, SextonBeth Claybrook, Financial AssistantWesley Emerson, Organist/ChoirmasterSharon Campbell, Children's Education DirectorConnie Johns, Membership & NewcomersEva Loftin, Assistant Nursery DirectorChapman Morrow, Parish Development OfficerLucy Owens, Communications DirectorHarriet Roberts, Adult Education DirectorDebbie Smith, Music AssociateLinda Stine, Finance & AdministrationMary Margaret Winn, Youth Minister

2014 Vestry Grant Adams, Antoinette Cheney, Juan Fuentes, Edith Heller, Sidney Hickey, Allison King, Hal Medling, Donna Sanders, Cynthia Saatkamp, King Self, Josh Shipley, Bruce Williams, Betsy Wilson, Ken Woodmansee and Hal Wright.

Vestry and Executive Committee The vestry meets the third Tuesday of each month in Trezevant Hall. The Executive Committee meets the Friday before vestry at 7:45 am in the Peete Conference Room. These meetings are open to the parish. Vestry members are also available to convey matters of importance from parishioners to the vestry. Watch your eNews and eMessenger for the links to the vestry minutes. To be added to the eNews/eMessenger distribution lists, contact Lucy Owens, lucy@gracestlukes.org. Vestry email: vestry@gracestlukes.org

Messenger DeadlineThe deadline for the December issue of The Messenger is 9 am, November 10! Contact Lucy at 272-7425 or lucy@gracestlukes.org with any questions.

Support Groups at GSLMeeting from 12:20–12:40

AA meetings: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

Narcotics Anonymous: Sundays, 8 pm

Al Anon: Thursdays, 10:30 am

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: Mondays & Thursdays, 8 pm

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Rector’s Forum Sundays at 9:30 am in Trezevant

Nov. 2 Invite - Welcome - Connect: Growing Episcopal Parishes with Mary Parmer

Nov. 9 The Episcopal Church & the Diocese with Bishop Don Johnson and Brad Foster & Stephanie Cheney (parishioners)

Nov. 16 Original Selfhood: Being Who You Were Called to Be with the Rev. Dr. Mark LaGory

Nov. 23 Annual Parish Meeting in Trezevant Hall

Nov. 30 There are no classes today, but join us for 5th Sunday following the 10:30 service.

Details on p. 4

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From the Rector: Reclaiming Our Core ValuesOne of the most profound experiences of my life was attending CREDO, a conference for Episcopal priests that is overseen by a friend of mine and a friend of our parish, Bill Craddock. CREDO is a

thoughtful, beautiful way of reminding priests of our core values, the passions and principles of our identity that are found below the surface of our work. In the words of a priest who teaches for CREDO, “When we get in touch with what truly matters to us, we discover what makes us most alive. When we find that which rests at our core and gives us life, we rediscover the value God intended in us and for us.”

At Grace-St. Luke’s, November is the month to reclaim our core values. On November 2, we will celebrate the ancient feast of All Saints, when we remember the mysterious link between the living and the dead in Christ. All Saints’ Sunday is a time to remember the saints—some famous to the church as a whole, some famous only to us. It is a feast that reminds us that the church of the present is one with the church of the past and the church of the future. In other words, we are not alone.

On November 2 in the Rector’s Forum we will host Mary Parmer, who comes to us from the Diocese of Texas. She will give thanks with us for the ways in which GSL is experiencing remarkable spiritual and numerical growth. And she will encourage us and help us to improve how it is that we connect our newer members and guests with existing activities and small groups. She calls this work the work of connecting. In my opinion, we are really quite good at inviting and welcoming, but we can improve and strengthen the way we—both staff and lay leadership—connect new people with others.

On November 9, our bishop, Don Johnson, will be with us to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and preach. Bishop Johnson will also lead a Q & A in the Rector’s Forum (9:30 am in Trezevant Hall). Our fellowship committee will also host a reception for the bishop and confirmands after the 10:30 am Eucharist. Bishop Johnson loves GSL and our people, and I am reminded annually during his visitation that we are one with him in a church that is both ancient and yet ever renewed by the Spirit, a church that is catholic.

On November 16, we will welcome the Reverend Dr. Mark LaGory to the Rector’s Forum (9:30 am in Trezevant Hall). Mark is a retired professor and deacon in the Diocese of Alabama. He will lead a class on “spiritual gifts” and offer a (free) lunch and workshop following the 10:30 am Eucharist. The workshop will offer individuals the opportunity to go deeper with this question, “What is my spiritual gift?” In order to sign up for the workshop, please go online: (www.gracestlukes.org/what-is-god-calling-you-to-do).

On November 23, we will have our annual meeting at 9:30 am in Trezevant Hall. During this meeting, we will elect a new vestry class and hear some wonderful news from our senior warden and the Church Proper Committee, which is overseeing plans for our restoration of the church interior in 2015 and is chaired by Sidney Hickey. This restoration next summer is in honor of the 75th anniversary of the parish on Thanksgiving Day of 2015.

As always, I look forward to seeing all of you on Sundays at the Holy Eucharist. Please remember to invite a friend or neighbor or colleague to come to church with you, especially if you know someone who is seeking a community with the core values of faith, hope, and love.

The Reverend Richard Lawson

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Sunday, Nov. 9: Immediately following the 10:30 service, 20-30@GSL will have our monthly lunch at Lafayettes (2119 Madison), courtesy of GSL. If you are in your 20s-30s and looking for a little fellowship, whether you are new to GSL or already members, we invite you to join us for lunch.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Join 20-30@GSL for food, drink, and conversation for “this round’s on Me” at Alchemy, 940 S. Cooper, from 6:30-7:30 pm. The theme for this fall is What Do We Believe? Our guest speaker is Bishop Don Johnson and his topic is “Jesus... More than an expletive” Non-alcoholic beverages will be available and child care is offered at the church.

For more information, please contact: Mary Margaret Winn (marymargaret@gracestlukes.org) or Fr. Richard Lawson (richard@gracestlukes.org).

If you would like to have your email added to the evite list, please contact Lucy Owens at lucy@gracestlukes.org. All are welcome!!

Connecting for Fellowship, Food,

Fun, and God!

20-30@GSL

The 39ers will meet as usual, the second Friday of the month, on Nov. 14 at 11:30 am for social time with wine and cheese and

great conversation. A light lunch will be served at noon for only $6. A short program will follow. Reservations to Lucy by noon on Nov. 12, lucy@gracestlukes.org or 272-7425. Looking forward to seeing everyone and all are welcome to attend.

Third Thursday Nov. 20 Speakers:Ferrell, Farmer & Burruss on the Lisieux Community

Sandra Ferrell, the Rev. Eyleen Farmer, and the Rev. John Burruss will speak to us about their new project that promotes the dignity of women through love, herbs, and bees. The Lisieux Community houses women who have survived abuse, trafficking, and addiction, giving them a safe place for recovery, health education, job training, financial skills, legal assistance, and spiritual direction. The women produce teas and honey as a way to learn business skills and earn money for the community.

Third Thursday dinners are designed to include empty nesters and anyone else who wants to spend a fun evening with others. Come socialize over drinks and appetizers at 6:30 pm in Trezevant Hall. Din-ner is at 7, and the program follows. You’ll be home by 8:30 having had a wonderful time for a most reasonable fee.

Made your dinner reservations no later than Tuesday, Nov. 18, by calling Lucy Owens at the church office (272-7425) or by email at lucy@gracestlukes.org. In keeping with church policy, your reserva-tion is your agreement to pay. You can pay in advance online at www.gracestlukes.org/events/third-thursday.

First Friday Fellowship is going to Cafe 1912on November 7Interested in connecting with others at GSL in an informal setting? On Nov. 7 at 6:30 pm, FFF will

gather at Cafe 1912. RSVP for the event and get all the details on the First Friday Fellowship Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GSLFirstFridayFellowship. You can also email Kim Norris (knorris@gslschool.org) for more info.

Childcare: The church nursery will be available from 6-10 pm for infants to age 9 at the price of $15 total for one child, $17 for two, or $20 for three or more (per family). Contact Sharon Campbell (sharon@gracestlukes.org) by OCT. 31 to make reservations for childcare. (If you think you will be out past 10 pm, please make arrangements for alternate childcare.)

Advent 5th Sunday Brunch

and WreathmakingThe first Sunday of Advent is Nov. 30. It’s also a 5th Sunday! What better day to enjoy brunch with your fellow parishioners after all of your Thanksgiving cooking? We’ll have

some breakfast casseroles, monkey bread, Sandra Ireland’s famous coffee punch, and other yummy treats.

You’ll also be able to make an Advent wreath to use at home this Advent season. Please make plans to join us if you are in town for the holiday. If you’d like to make an Advent wreath, just email Lesley Hartney at hartneys@mac.com to make your wreath reservation. We’ll have the candles, greenery and all of the supplies you’ll need to make your wreath as soon as you finish your yummy brunch! Cost of the brunch is $7 for adults and $3 for children with a $20 family max. Cost of the Advent wreath is $10. We look forward to seeing you there!Thanksgiving Day

Eucharist at 10:30 am

Join us Thanksgiving morning as we worship together and give thanks for all of our many blessings. We will be treated to a full choir, brass, and timpani. Thanksgiving Day also marks our “birthday” at GSL. Grace and St. Luke’s churches joined for the first combined service on Thanksgiving Day, 1940. Read more about our founding at www.gracestlukes.org/events/thanksgiving-day-service.

Children’s Candy TitheCalling all Candy!

This year, Sunday, Nov. 2, is all Saints' Sunday and it is also ingathering Sunday. Ingathering Sunday is the day when com-municants traditionally turn in their financial pledge to the church for the year. Those pledges are the way our church creates its budget for the coming year.

This year, the children of the parish are going to be able to par-ticipate in a unique way! Their stewardship will take a slightly different form than that of the adults . . . .

Each trick-or-treater will bring a portion—5%, 10%, 20% or even 100%—of their Halloween candy to church on Sunday, Nov. 2, and it will be collected and presented. This candy tithe will represent their very own offering and it will be presented at the 10:30 am service.

La Posada

Please join your parish family for the celebration of GSL's Annual La Posada on Wed. Dec. 10, at 5:45 pm. This is a traditional Hispanic celebration of the Nativity and a recreation of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging in Bethlehem. Our night includes a lovely service, a lively procession in search of a place for Mary and Joseph to spend the night,

followed by a delicious and fun-filled Mexican feast. The story of Jesus’ birth is reenacted by our own children while the congregation enjoys an early version of Christmas and the singing of our favorite Christmas carols. Everyone is encour-aged to come dressed as their favorite Nativity character. After the procession, a Mexican feast will be served in Trezevant Hall complete with a Mariachi band, as well as a craft table and a piñata for children of all ages. Everyone is invited! To make reservations for this wonderful holiday event—a Grace-St. Luke’s tradition—please call 272-7425 or email Sharon sharon@gracestlukes.org, or sign up online by follow-ing this link (www.gracestlukes.org/la-posada). The cost for the dinner is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Deadline to sign up for dinner is noon, Monday, Dec. 8. Late sign-up requests MAY be possible, if there is space, at a cost of $12 for adults and $7 for children.

Participants will experience the complete five-day course of the Kaleidoscope Institute’s newest curriculum on congrega-tional vitality and stewardship, examining the five currencies in addition to money that are essential for a congregation to be missional and sustainable.

For details and registration, visit

www.episwtn.org

November 17-20, 2014 St. Columba Conference & Retreat Center

4577 Billy Maher Rd, Memphis, Tennessee

The Kaleidescope Institute presents

HOLY a workshop for congregations

Lead by the Rev. Dr. Eric H.F. Law

CURRENCIES

Once collected, this candy will be packaged and shipped to Operation Shoebox in Florida where it will in turn be sent overseas to our troops stationed far from home.

So—youngsters—this year at Halloween, did you spend a bit more time knocking on doors and ringing doorbells so that you can share even more of your candy loot with the men and women who are on active duty in foreign countries?

Of course, households with left-over candy may bring that in too: The more the better.

We are excited by this opportunity for children to participate right alongside the rest of us. And, we are sure that the troops serving our country will be excited too.

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Sunday, November 2Ingathering Sunday

Please bring your pledge cards to church this Sunday and place them in the alms basin

during the offering, or simply pledge online at www.gracestlukes.org/pledge.

Nov. 2—Halloween Party: Come in your costume and be ready for a night of candy, games, and scares!

Nov. 9—Confirmation: Please support those who are affirming their faith as adults by attending our 10:30 am service at GSL.Giant Game Night: Ever wondered what it would be like to be a foosball player? Come to EYC to find out! We will be playing life-sized versions of some of our favorite games…you don’t want to miss it!

Nov. 16—Thanksgiving Fest: We will combine service work and gross games into one crazy night!

Nov. 23—Cross-Cultural event with Temple Israel: EYC will join the youth of Temple Israel in fellowship and fun as we get to know one another and learn about our faith. More details to come!

Nov. 30—Thanksgiving Break: No EYC

Biscuits & Bible is a Bible study for youth in 6th–8th grades. We meet Wednesday mornings from 6:45–7:45 am to explore the Gospel for the week and its relevance to our lives. Chick-fil-a breakfast is provided! Hosted by Mary Margaret Winn and Christi Authement in The Red Door youth space.

For more information, contact Mary Margaret (marymargaret@gracestlukes.org).

EYC Newsand Events

A huge SHOUT OUT to all the Fall Soccer and Football Coaches: Jace Barger, Harrison Evers, Will Merrell, Matt Whitaker, Gary Wilson, Ben Ward, Phineas Bresee, Chris Warner, Ham Gowan, Matt Morice, Cameron Kitchin, Drew Mascolino, Dave Erickson, Johnny Norris, Joe Carney, Posey Cochrane, Alec McLean, Cameron Taylor, Jonathan Jacobs, Scott Woodmansee, Brian Schaffler, Steve Haynes, Doug Duncan, Paul Henley, and David Deason.

Church Athletics

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JK soccer team players on Coach Evers team

3rd and 4th grade football team running though banner before their home game!!

Adult Christian Education OfferingsSee "From the Rector" on page 3

Fall Christian Education Offerings for Children and Youth

9:30 until 10:15 am

Nursery (1st floor Nursery area with the Nursery Staff )Infant Room (Newborn to Walking)Toddler Room (Walking to Potty Training)

Little Lambs Pre-Atrium (1st floor Nursery area with the Nursery Staff )Big Kid Room (Potty Training to Atrium-Ready)

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level I (Location: Atrium I) 3–6 yrs. (Pre-K, JK and SK)Lead Catechist: Jennifer Balink; Assistant: Julia Ramos

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level II (Location: Atrium II) 6–9 yrs. (1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade) Lead Catechist: Eva Loftin; Assistant: Marie Arkle

Holy Men, Holy Women (Location: Room 212)4th–5th GradeStaff: Julie O’Bryan

Christian EducationSharon Campbell, Director of Children's Education

Harriet Roberts, Director of Adult Education

EpiscoTalk 1016th–8th Grade; Time: 9:30–10:15 am

Leaders: Daniel Williams, Shannon HoffmanLocation: The Red Door, Red Room

Youth Confirmation9th–12th; Time: 9:30–10:15 am

Leader: Mary Margaret Winn, Stephen Bush, Steven KingLocation: The Red Door, Yellow RoomConfirmation is scheduled for Bishop Johnson’s visit to Grace-St. Luke’s at the 10:30 am service on Sunday, Nov. 9. (Final class: Nov. 2)

*High School Huddle (Starting Nov. 16)9th–12th GradeTime: Breakfast, 9:00–9:30 am and Rector’s Forum, 9:30–10:15 am

Location: Trezevant Hall

Children’s Activity TableDuring Coffee Hour after the 10:30 a.m. serviceLocation: Room 212 &/or the Lobby of McClure

Children’s Christian Education: Sharon Campbellsharon@gracestlukes.org, 272-7425, ext. 24Adult Christian Education: Harriet Robertsharriet@gracestlukes.org, 272-7425, ext. 15

Blessing of the Animals by Sharon Campbell

Our pet-loving parishioners made the 2014 Blessing of the Animals an event to remember! It’s not every Sunday afternoon (“thanks be to God,” says Fr. Richard) that one gets to watch the sanctuary fill up with over 100 dogs and cats, a chicken, and a horned mountain dragon politely awaiting their blessings from our priests.

Maura Sullivan and many wonderful scouts of all ages passed out service leaflets and certificates, collected the offering, and helped Beulah, Bonnie, and Patrick with cleaning the pews and replacing the red cushions after the service. Mary Margaret Winn got some great photos of pets and their people (see Messenger cover, and for even more pictures, the GSL Facebook page, www.facebook.com/gracestlukes, or Flickr page, www.flickr.com/gracestlukes).

The offering from this year’s Blessing yielded a remarkable $604.00, and was shared evenly between Real Good Dog Rescue and The House of Mews.

Each year, the Reverend Gayle McCarty receives numerous requests for recommendations for pet rescue groups as folks are looking ahead toward Thanksgiving and Christmas honorariums and memorials. While there are so many worthy agencies working on behalf of the injured, abused, neglected, and abandoned creatures of God, she has created a short list to share with each of you who might be considering a holiday gift of this nature. They are:Real Good Dog Rescue: http://realgooddogrescue.comThe House of Mews: http://www.houseofmews.comMemphis Pets Alive: http://www.memphispetsalive.orgFitzhugh B. Crews FIV Cat Sanctuary: http://www.fivcatsanctuary.comTails of Hope Dog Rescue: http://www.tailsofhopedogrescue.com

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Pastoral CareCorner

THANK YOU to the ever so creative artists at the Exodus retreat, the faithful pumpkin deliverers, and all who helped with the annual Pastoral Care Pumpkin Painting Project! Twenty-three colorful, cheerful pumpkins brought smiles to those who are sick or unable to join us for church.

Amanda McGriff, Debbie McCanless and the Rev. Gayle McCarty

Thanksgiving Graceby Daniel Roselle

This is a day for thanks.A day in which we see or hear or feelthe wonders of the othermoments of the year.

This is a day for time.A day in which wethink of pasts that makeour present richand future beautiful.

This is a day for joy.A day in which we share a gift of laughterwarm and gentleas a smile.

Above all, this is a day for peace.So let us touch each otherand know thatwe are one.

For these and other blessings,we thank Thee, God.

from Graces. Prayers and Poems for Everyday Meals and Special Occasions.

OutreachMinistry

Update

Outreach has been busy during the month of October reviewing applications for funding from 22 community organizations. We look forward to sharing with the parish in December those that were selected.

Food Pantry Facts by Juan Fuentes

Heartfelt thanks to all for your generosity of food and monetary donations to the GSL Food Pantry! Your support is greatly appreciated and very much needed. September StatisticsNumbers served: 109 households which included 133 adults, 142 children, and 26 seniors. Volunteer Hours: 36 hours which included 9 hours distributing food, 13 hours in food bank pick-ups and shelving, and 14 hours shopping and shelving (not including the hours spent by volunteer packers). Year-to-date Statistics1532 Individuals served which included: 530 households (689 adults, 724 children, and 119 seniors). ** Mark your calendar! The last Sunday in November—November 30—is Food Pantry Sunday. We are asking everyone to bring some of these needed items: canned meats, tuna and soup. ** Volunteers are always needed. To volunteer, call Happy Jones at 276-2136 or email happyfred@comcast.net. "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed." -- Proverbs 19:17

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October was a busy month at GSL! We’ve had interesting visitors, including LeMoyne-Owen College President Johnnie B. Watson (as a Middle School Speaker Series guest), Joe Birch from Action News 5 (as a first grade mystery reader), and Alex Eilers, a Pink Palace researcher who will lead an expedition to Antarctica this month (as a Lower School science presenter). We did a little campus beautification (we hope you noticed!) with new landscaping and updated signs at Miss Lee’s and Lower School. And we were even nominated for the second year in a row to be a “Cool School of the Week,” a feature that ran on local TV station ABC 24 (you can find it on the station’s website).

Now, the admissions season is in full swing at GSL and all of the private schools in Memphis, so if you have seen eighth graders heading in and out to visit area high schools, and new families coming in and out for tours, that is the reason! Please help us spread the word about our great program by telling your family, friends, and neighbors about our Open House events. Your positive word-of-mouth is invaluable and greatly appreciated!

Preschool Open House (ages 2–4)Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9–10:30 am

Miss Lee’s Preschool RSVP: enroll@gslschool.org

SK Open House (ages 4–5)Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9–10:30 am

Lower School Building RSVP: enroll@gslschool.org

For those of you with a special little one age 2–3, we also have another event in our Toddler Series that is free and open to the public. Please join us! Toddler Sewing Club Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9:00 am, Anchor CenterAge-appropriate sewing activities toddlers will love. RSVP: enroll@gslschool.org

Our first trimester concludes in early November, with exams for 7th and 8th grade students and an art show featuring work from 5th–8th grade students who have completed their first trimester arts block. The show runs Nov. 10–25 in the upper lobby of the Anchor Center, with an opening reception on Nov. 11 at 5 pm. Please join us!

We also invite you to attend our annual Book Fair on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 8 pm at the Booksellers at Laurelwood. A portion of all proceeds will go back to the school, so come shop early for the holidays and help support GSL!

Finally, we are looking forward to celebrating GSL’s grandparents with a visit day and beautiful Thanksgiving Chapel service at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 25. We will dismiss at noon and be closed Wed. 26– Fri. 28. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

School Newsby Thor Kvande

ABC 24 anchor Rodney Dunigan interviewed 8th graders Claire, David, and Bralyn during his visit to film a “Cool School of the Week” segment on GSL.

Remember the Future

by Chapman MorrowA mother’s love for her son and her church. A son’s love and honor for his mother. A gift that will support and enhance the mission of Grace-St. Luke’s for years to come.

Luella Vories Hathaway (Mrs. Frank Irwin Hathaway) was truly a lifelong member of this community. She was baptized at Grace Church in 1913, confirmed in 1926, and married there in 1937. Her son, Henry W. Hathaway, was baptized at Grace in 1939. After the merger of Grace and St. Luke’s in 1940, Mrs. Hathaway remained a faithful and dedicated parishioner throughout her life. She taught Sunday school to sixth grade boys (a saint!), was a mem-ber and officer of the altar guild, and was active in in the Women’s Auxiliary and ECW for many years.

When Mrs. Hathaway died in 2004, she left her estate to her only child, Henry. She expressed the desire, however, that Henry remember her beloved Grace-St. Luke’s Church in his own will. Honoring his mother’s request, Henry gave 20% of his estate to the church upon his death.

Among other things, the Hathaways’ generous gift means that our youth begin what we hope will be their own lifelong journeys here in space that is designed and furnished especially for them. Fit-tingly, this gift also means that the magnificent Ascension Window, under whose light Mrs. Hathaway was baptized, confirmed, mar-ried, and eulogized, will be repaired and preserved for our genera-tion and generations that follow.

When you next come to the altar to share in the communion of all the saints, remember the legacy of those saints who now, like the Hathaways, are present in spirit only, of what they have left to be shared by you, your parish family, and those of generations yet to come. Think of the legacy you will leave.

Janette R. McCall

How long have you been attending GSL? 14 years

Why have you made GSL your church home?

When Jim and I moved to Peabody Avenue 18 years ago, we had been attending the Cathedral for 3 years—we were even married there. I sang in the choir there and really loved it. When I became pregnant with Joanna, we felt Grace St. Luke’s would be a better fit for us. We loved the people at the Cathedral, but GSL offered something that nowhere else in Memphis could offer us. Our child would be able to live, go to school, and worship in ½ a block. It is home. GSL is a true neighborhood church. I love that. More importantly, my daughter has a place that she knows she belongs and will always be there for her to “come home to” as she grows. For me, I feel a part of GSL. When I am sitting in the choir on Sundays, I look out and see family.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry?As a small business owner, I totally understand the budgeting process, the importance of fiscal management, and having the right people in the right job. As a member of the church, I am cognizant of balancing the business of the church with the mission of the church. As a banking consultant, I have years of experience in identifying the base components of an issue or strategy, building a project plan/strategic plan, and executing the plan.

Tell us about your family (married, single, children, pets, etc) and your occupation. I have been married to Jim McCall for 19 fabulous years. We have a daughter, Joanna, who has been attending GSL school for 11 years. Can’t believe she is in 8th grade, time flies! I am the Business Development Manager for NCBS, Lincoln Harris Company. I work with financial institutions nationally on their retail strategy/platform and development of their branch networks, specializing in small footprint—in-store or in-line. I also work with retailers in the development of their tenant programs, both financial and healthcare. We are a full service real estate firm offering transaction management, facilities management, brokerage, and project management.

John Dominic Huber

How long have you been attending GSL? I have gone to Grace St. Luke's since 1990, the year I was married there.

I grew up Catholic in Birmingham Alabama. I attended Sewanee, an Episcopal university. When I moved to Memphis I began going to the church, GSL, in which my then girlfriend now wife had been raised.

Why have you made GSL your church home? I love GSL because I admire the Episcopal Church (3 legged stool), I love the parishioners, I love the clergy, and I love the location.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry?I hope to contribute to the vestry with creativity, humor, and humility. I have been associated with this church long enough to know there are a lot of amazing people among us with pivotal roles within our community. I would ask them how we can help and listen to what they have to say.

Tell us about your family. My wife Amy attended GSL school and church since first grade in 1972. She was raised on Willett until she matriculated to Sewanee where we met as freshmen. She has twice served on the GSL School Board, currently serving her second term. All 3 of our children were baptized at GSL and were lifelong "Lukers" at the school. Abby, a freshman at U of M, is on the GSL Stewardship Committee as the youth representative, and attends the Barth House at U of M. Margo is a sophomore at Lausanne, and JD is in 7th grade. All 3 are active in EYC.

3 favorite GSL activities? My 3 favorite things about our church are Exodus, the church sports leagues, and the Sunday services. All 3 reaffirm my belief that our church community is comprised of real, compassionate, and talented people who have a desire to bring God's Kingdom closer to earth.

Annual Parish Meeting Sunday, Nov. 23

9:30 am in Trezevant Hall

In accordance with parish by-laws, your Vestry Nominating Committee is composed of members who will rotate off the vestry in December. Members include: Antoinette Cheney, Sidney Hickey, Allison King, Bruce Williams, and Hal Wright.

The committee worked hard to inform the parish well in advance of the nomination process. They solicited nominees starting in July, including self-nominations, and are presenting a strong slate of candidates. The committee believes the nominees would be active vestry members with an eagerness to support the mission of Grace-St. Luke’s.

Five members will be elected at the annual meeting on November 23 to serve on your vestry for a three-year term. The five (5) persons receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected; provided however, that if there is a tie vote for the fifth (5th) position, on a second vote the person receiving the most votes is declared the winner. (GSL By-laws Article II, Section 3.)

The by-laws do provide for nominations from the floor of persons to serve on the vestry. If you wish to nominate a member of the church for the vestry, please receive his/her permission before nominating. Your nominee should be present at the meeting to be introduced. To serve on the vestry, a person must be a confirmed Communicant in Good Standing, as defined by Title I, Canon 17 of the Episcopal Church, who in the preceding year has received communion at least three times and been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God. In addition, one must be a member of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, eighteen years of age, a giver of record, and not employed by the Parish, Diocese or Grace- St. Luke’s Episcopal School.

At the end of the three-year term for which elected, an incumbent shall become ineligible for re-election for three (3) years; provided however, said ineligibility in excess of one (1) year may be waived by a majority vote at the Annual Parish Meeting, and if for less than one (1) year, in addition to a majority vote at the Annual Meeting, a waiver from the Bishop must be obtained. GSL By-laws Article II, Section 3.

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Arthur Nave

How long have you been attending GSL?I started attending in 1977 with my fiancé, Caroline. We were mar-ried that year, and I was confirmed in 1978.

Why have you made GSL your church home? It is the combination of all of the aspects: the beauty of the worship space, the resonance of the liturgy, the music, the spiritual guidance of the homilies, and especially the warm and caring people that make me look forward to each Sunday morning here.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry?Have been a choir member since about 1980.Serving as a cook for More Than A Meal continuously since about 1982.Served on the Building Committee for the Evans (Link) building, and currently serving on Landscape Subcommittee.

Tell us about your family (married, single, chil-dren, pets, etc) and your occupation. Married to Caroline, daughter Cathy, grand-son Brent, great grandson Blaine.An Architect retired from AutoZone in 2010, currently dabbling in projects here and there.

What are your 3 favorite GSL activities? Singing in the choir, Men’s retreat, Sunday morning worship.

Jim Mercer

How long have you been attending GSL? 18 years

Why have you made GSL your church home?

Openness, inclusion and acceptance of all backgrounds, beliefs, etc.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry? Having been a parishioner since 1996 and having spent 3 terms on the GSL School Board, I can offer a past, present and future perspective as a vestry member.

Tell us about your family (married, single, children, pets, etc) and your occupation. Married to Becky for 30 yrs. this coming June. Have 3 daughters, 2 of which live and work here in Memphis and the other one lives and works in Charlottesville, VA. Dupree is our "Benji" mix lap dog. I work at CB Richard Ellis as a commercial real estate broker.

What are your 3 favorite GSL activities? 1) Member of Hal's Boys Crossmen Sunday morning cooking team. 2) 3rd Thursday dinner/speaker series. 3) coffee hour /Sunday school especially when Rabbi Micah Greenstein is speaking.

Carol Ann Mallory

How long have you been attending GSL? My family and I have been involved at GSL in various ways for over

30 years. I was confirmed at GSL. My son was a student at GSL from 1st grade through 6th, and although we were active members of Holy Communion at the time, we attended services at GSL often. Both of my children were in scouts at GSL, and my son was involved in sports here. I became a member of GSL in 1999.

Why have you made GSL your church home? Being at GSL feels like I have come home. I’ve always had friends and neighbors here, and in the past few years, have made an effort to become more involved. I am happy about the direction of GSL. There is a tangible sense of excitement, growth, and possibility, and I attribute much of that excitement to the clergy and the lay leadership. The number of new young people and families and the diverse backgrounds of many new members is wonderful.

There are so many ways to be involved at GSL, but singing in the choir is simply one of the best things I’ve ever done. It may be stating the obvious that the choir is an important part of the church service, but it brings a very personal meaning to me every Sunday. Perhaps it’s proximity, but the liturgy and the rituals seem to convey a broader content or meaning, and I feel a sense of what a community of faith really looks like. Connectedness is probably the best way to describe it.

I have also enjoyed leading a small book group on Wednesday nights, running/walking in the Church Health Center Run, and stripping wallpaper with the GraceBuilders. Working with Luna Nova and the Belvedere Festival has been a special part of my involvement, and I am pleased that our church supports this new music ensemble and provides a wonderful venue for concerts.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry? It’s always difficult to assess your own strengths and then announce them—particularly to some who really know you. But I believe that my legal background and mediation training have provided me with some skills that translate well to any organization. Negotiation, tact, and advocacy are skills that I have learned and believe are important and would serve me well as a member of the vestry.

Tell us about your family (married, single, chil-dren, pets, etc) and your occupation. On a personal note, I grew up in Chattanooga in the Methodist church, moved here in 1969 and immediately gravitated to the Episcopal church. I have two grown children (Brian Mallory and Allison Morris) and four fabulous grandchildren. All are here in Memphis. I have practiced law for twenty-two years, primarily in probate and family law matters. I am also an arbitrator for FINRA. Most mornings I’m at Overton Park with Jake, my (mostly) chocolate lab rescue. I play tennis with the same group I’ve played with for over 25 years and love to read and travel as much as I can.

If given the opportunity to serve on the vestry, I would bring commitment and dependability to the job. I love the work of this church and would enjoy the opportunity to support it more actively.

What are your 3 favorite GSL activities?Choir practice, Sunday services, Luna Nova Concerts, Shrove Tuesday, Pet BlessingContinued Next Column

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Janette McCall Continued

What are your 3 favorite GSL activities? Singing in the choir is the most rewarding and spiritually uplifting activity for me at GSL. I have been singing for 35 years. Our choir is amazing. The talent that is housed in our group is unmatched in Memphis. I look forward to Wednesday night rehearsal every week and worship through music every Sunday.See number 15th Sunday. Everyone is together doing something families in the South do best—breaking bread together.

Virginia Raines Rowland

How long have you been attending GSL? I’m a cradle Luker. I’ve been attending GSL all of my life but particularly so for the last 20 years.

Why have you made GSL your church home? GSL has always been my church home, but it became more important to me when I married Michael. It worked out well that we both called GSL our church home. Our son, Charles, was baptized at GSL.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry? I believe my work experience lends itself well to the jobs required of the vestry. I think I would also bring the talents of organization, consensus building, and a genuine love of GSL.

Tell us about your family (married, single, children, pets, etc.) and your occupation. I am married to Michael Rowland and we have one son, Charles. Charles is a 3rd grader at GSL School. At the moment we have four dogs and also foster golden retrievers for a rescue organization. I have been the manager of an executive suite, Ridgeway Business Center, for over 16 years.

What are your three favorite GSL activities? I love the parish retreat, Exodus. I guess that is why I chaired it for the last two years. I really enjoy being on the Altar Guild. I love my team.

Courtney OliverHow long have you been attending GSL? Since the summer of 2010

Why have you made GSL your church home?

My husband and I visited many Episcopal Churches in Memphis shortly after our move here in February 2010. While we were welcomed everywhere, nowhere else did we feel as warmly and genuinely welcomed as we did at Grace St. Luke's. That first Sunday is what got us back in the doors for a second and third time, and it is the wonderful spirit and kindness of the GSL community that made this our church home.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry? Creativity. From new ideas to problem solving, everything I do comes from a creative place, which often allows me to come at an issue from a different angle. Energy, dedication, understanding, and experience gained from serving the youth of GSL and serving on the vestry at the church I grew up in.

Tell us about your family (married, single, children, pets, etc) and your occupation. My husband, Scot, and I met at a young adult’s bible study while at our Episcopal church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and this May will have been married for 6 years. Our eight year old lab, Chase, has been a part of our relationship since the beginning. However, last year we were blessed with our daughter, Gwenith, who now keeps all 3 of us on our toes. Currently I work at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, handling all Marketing and Sales initiatives for the theatre.

What are your 3 favorite GSL activities? Christian Education, both teaching and attending, 20s–30s at GSL, and the fellowship opportunities (5th Sunday, Levitt Shell).

Rob Norcross

How long have you been attending GSL? Since 1992

Why have you made GSL your church home?

Initially, we liked the blend of church and school. Then, we began to love the people, the worship, the music, and the place, and have called GSL our church for more than 22 years.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry? I have served on the vestry as scribe, chairman of Buildings and Grounds, and junior warden. I have also been part of a planning project for church and school growth as well as several improvement projects. The last of which was working with Richard Lawson and Karen Clark for the most recent renovation of Trezavant Hall, hallway, information kiosk, the conference room, and Sunday school spaces.

Tell us about your family (married, single, children, pets, etc) and your occupation. I am an architect married to Jill Norcross, who is a food scientist, who has also served on the vestry. We have two children, Brandt and Phoebe, who attended Miss Lee’s at Grace-St. Luke's School and are now both in college.

What are your 3 favorite GSL activities? It is difficult to choose. However we consistently attend the 8 am service followed by breakfast and Sunday School, and have very much enjoyed the monthly Third Thursday meetings since we are now empty nesters.

Vestry Members Remaining

Term ends 12/2015: Grant Adams, Edith Heller, Hal Medling, Donna Sanders, and King Self

Term ends 12/2016: Juan Fuentes, Cynthia Saatkamp, Josh Shipley, Betsy Wilson, and Ken Woodmansee

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A Prayer for our ElectionAlmighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose vestry members for this parish, that we may receive faithful leaders, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer p. 818

Donnie Sappington

How long have you been attending GSL? My wife Paula and I have been attending GSL since 2000 and

our children Colby (21), Ellie (12) and Mia (9) were baptized here.

Why have you made GSL your church home? We chose GSL based on the strong sense of neighborhood, community, and school. Grace-St. Luke’s is THE place for us to raise our children and strengthen our faith. The inclusive and supportive environment we experience and share just makes us better.

What gifts and talents will you bring to the Vestry? I proudly served on the GSL Human Resources Committee and have coached GSL sports since 2007. I have been fortunate enough to work with the Crossmen on Shrove Tuesday since 2002, serve breakfast on Sunday mornings, and burn my share of hot dogs, bratwursts, and burgers cooking with the Fellowship Committee over the years.

I have 20+ years of business experience, most recently as a principal with Mar-Val Process Equipment, Inc. I spend the majority of my workday focusing on new business development and customer retention, but also have general office management responsibilities. Prior to this entrepreneurial opportunity, I served in Human Resources leadership positions for three Memphis based businesses. My skill set includes management in compensation, benefits, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and talent management. I try my best to be a good listener, keep the good and bad in perspective, and have a calm presence.

What are your 3 favorite FSL activities? My most rewarding experiences at GSL have been in coaching GSL children in t-ball, soccer, and basketball. I do my best to lay a foundation in teamwork, fundamentals, and fun. I also have a blast serving on Captain Dan Conaway’s Cook Team with Breen, Michael, Stinson, Jeb, Jeff and Lance.

Janet A. Wyatt

How long have you been attending GSL? I have attended GSL since 1980 and joined as a member in 1981. I moved to Memphis

after graduating from college with my new professional degree.

Why have you made GSL your church home? I made GSL my church home after visiting the church and being introduced to the services and musical program by a new friend. I felt immediately at home because GSL was very similar to the Episcopal church I grew up in, in both looks and membership. There was an instant comfort for me in a new strange state and city.

What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry?I bring to the vestry my experience with working with people of all differing opinions and backgrounds as well as learning how to find answers to their questions and needs. As a librarian for over 30 years, I have learned a great deal about human nature and working well with others.

Tell us about your family (married, single, chil-dren, pets, etc) and your occupation. I have been married to my husband, Tom, for 27 years and we have two beautiful children, both grown and on their own. My daughter, Margaret, is presenting us with our first grand-child in January. We only have the one child still at home, Gidget, our 13-year-old cat who rules the house. I am currently retired from the Memphis Public Library but do volunteer work in the History Department there, as well as with a local dog rescue.

What are your 3 favorite GSL activities? Over the years I have participated in many GSL activities. I have quite a few favorites but probably the ones I have the most memories of are my years with the choir and music pro-gram, the family retreats, and working with the Grand Old Bazaar.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve GSL on the vestry.

Maura Black Sullivan

How long have you been attending GSL? I have attended GSL Church since I was child, was baptized and confirmed here.

Why have you made GSL your church home? I have visited other Episcopal churches in town over the years and never felt more at home than I do at GSL. The music, the windows, people and, yes, even the rugs, always remind me why this place is home. What gifts and talents will you bring the Vestry? I have volunteered with Alter Guild, the Fellowship Committee and the Exodus committee. I have enjoyed these experiences and want to continue to give back to the Church that gives me and my family so much! I have served on several community boards, including the school, and have extensive experience managing to budgets in the not for profit and government worlds.

Tell us about your family (married, single, children, pets, etc) and your occupation. I am married to Jeff Sullivan (member of the Crossmen crew), we have one child, Jack, a 5thgrader at GSL, and a sweet dog named Kokamo. I work for the City of Memphis as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the City. What are your 3 favorite GSL activities? Three? I can’t name just three!! LaPosada, Exodus, our services associated with Easter weekend, 5th Sundays, the Pancake Supper, MTAM, and so many more.

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Donnie Sappington Continued

I have really enjoyed what Richard has accomplished with the Rector’s Forum—a great opportunity to participate in a fun, thought provoking, learning environment. Thank you for the opportunity to stand for the vestry; I am truly honored.

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I have just returned from a trip. I traveled all over Cumbria, Scotland, and London for two-and-a-half weeks helping (my dear friend) Phillipa Turnbull and (my new friend) Meredith Willett with a stitching retreat. Actually more like the stitching retreat because it really is going to be pretty hard to top. It was an action packed trip full of castles, textiles, museums, stitching techniques, lectures, demonstrations, dinners, teas, coach travel, and friend-ship.

“What was your favorite part?” asked my family when I returned a day later than expected. As I reflected on that question I real-ized that the moments I seemed to cherish most were not the predictable ones. The things that actually took my breath away were kind of odd: Odd and unremarkable.

My first favorite thing totally snuck up on me. As a child I was a big huge fan of anything Tudor. My mother knew this and—when the movie Mary, Queen of Scots, came out—Mummy immediately took me to see it. I loved it. It was a costume freak’s dream: It was all lace collars, bodices (cinched tight), long velvet dresses, hoop skirts, cloaks, tiaras, galloping horses, and castles. In the movie, when Mary’s advisor, David Rizzio, was stabbed I was on the very edge of my red velvet movie theater seat. That scene was gruesome and awful. During my trip, one of the palaces we visited was the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Before too long, the recorded tour lead me up a spiral staircase.

And. There. I. Stood.

I was in the very room where Mary, Queen of Scotts had given birth to King James I. And, when I looked over my shoulder, I realized that I was looking into the room in which David Rizzio had been pursued by a host of hooligans and stabbed 56 times until he was sprawled out on the floor (very) dead. The realiza-tion of that reality was truly overwhelming, and I had to stop and collect all the thoughts that were swirling around inside my head. I mean, I was actually standing where Rizzio drew his last breath. Those rooms were alive with history and drama and tension and I was amazed at what awe I felt. This struck me as particularly strange given the fact that the sad, murderous drama had un-folded 448 years before my arrival at Holyroodhouse Palace. My second favorite moment was also pretty random. We had driven along the river Tweed (beautiful) to reach a stately home called Traquair House. We were the guests of, the young and

Splendid MomentsBy Harriet Roberts

very lovely The Much Honoured Catherine Maxwell Stuart, the 21st Laird of Traquair. Our band of stitching warriors gathered in her spectacular portrait-lined dining room. We drank tea (or coffee), had homemade shortbread biscuits (aka cookies), and listened to Catherine tell us about her family home and her fam-ily’s remarkable history. My favorite tale involved an ancestor who had been smuggled out of the Tower of London under a servant’s cloak (we saw the actual cloak!) by his ferociously brave wife. The servant had been left behind, dressed in his master’s clothes, until said brave wife returned not too much later and managed to smuggle the servant out too. How courageous and how brave. The husband and wife fled to Paris and were—for the rest of their lives—a huge drain on the family resources. But, their story was incredible! During our tea I stood at the edge of the dining room and, because the red velvet ropes had been removed for us, you can bet I made a particular effort not to back into anything or tip anything over. In that moment, holding a precious, elegant, ancient, and paper-thin tea cup in my hand, I just inhaled the splendor of that moment. I will never forget its wonderful perfec-tion as long as I live.

I suppose what both moments have in common is that they were awash in stunningly powerful history, and I was bowled over. But, the thing that is particularly odd to me is that—there I was hav-ing these super intense moments—and nobody standing near me could tell. I had these very personally significant moments in very public places and nobody was the wiser.

We had amazing curator-guided tours of Elizabethan costumes and embroidery exhibitions which were incredible, we saw sweet bags (one shaped like a tiny frog) which surely represented stitch-ing perfection, we saw Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s embroi-dered bed hangings in the basement of The Burrell in Glasgow, and we ate the most divine local sausage and cheese ever made. But, those are not the memories that are stamped inside the deep-est part of my brain.

Have you ever been taken by surprise by wonderful, unexpected moments on your travels? Have you had experiences—perhaps when you were standing in a room full of people—that seemed strangely powerful only to you? Have spectacular things somehow paled in comparison to the ordinary? When I think about the magic of life’s journey, I wonder about these things.

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Altar Gifts are offered in Loving Memory of

Nov. 2 Beverly Powers Alexander, Alice M. Armstrong, and Pearl Rice Connally

Nov. 9 Millicent Peyton, John Peyton, and Claude ThompsonNov. 16 James F. Humphreys, Sara W. Humphreys, and Eleanor

Humphreys GrandjeanNov. 23 Laura Lane Heathcott, Christine Harrell Stauber,

Harvey Victor Stauber, Patricia Mary Hardy, Helen Price Boone, Harvey Victor Stauber, Jr.

Nov. 30 Open

Memorials& Honoraria

Given in Honor ofThe Rev. Gayle McCarty and Outreach from Grant AdamsGiven in Memory ofAnna Waller from Joseph & Anne Fisher, Wesley Emerson, Emily

Woodside & Bill FalveyDennis Cain from George & Alice BurrussMary Rainey from Bob & Barbara KingMary McCalla from Bob & Barbara KingDot Gassaway from Bob & Barbara KingCorinne Wilson from George & Alice Burruss, Camille & William

Gotten, Betsy Black, Minetry Apperson Crowley, Tom & Carolyn Chesney, Helen Key Van Fossen, Mary Virginia Rogers, Edward & Ruth Taylor, Tom & Paula Wood, Buddy & Barbara Adams, Bettie Welsh, Waldrup & Cissy Brown, Don & Jane Ruth Allen, J. Walker Hays, III, Dan & Robin Hatzenbuehler, Greer & Carolyn Simonton, Bob & Barbara King, Gwin and Wynn Scott, Helen Saino, Lucius & Holley McGehee, Betsy Rucks, Doug & Judy Douglas, Jack & Imogene Erb, Dorsey & John Wade, Richard Briscoe, Ed & Patty Wiley, Bill & Mary Hance, Bettye Pittman, Helen & Fred Norman, Terry & Bev Trojan, Emily Woodside & Bill Farley, & Barney Rolfes

MembershipNews

Faithful DepartedParrish Taylor: Died October 12, 2014, burial October 15, 2014

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Looking Towards Sunday ~ November

Revised Common LectionaryTrack 1 Year A

All Saints' Sunday: November 2Revelation 7:9-17 • Psalm 34:1-10, 221 John 3:1-3 • Matthew 5:1-12

Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost: November 9Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 • Psalm 78:1-71 Thessalonians 4:13-18 • Matthew 25:1-13

Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost: November 16Judges 4:1-7 • Psalm 123Thessalonians 1:1-10 • Matthew 25:14-30

Last Sunday after Pentecost: November 23Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 • Psalm 100Ephesians 1:15-23 • Matthew 25:31-46

Thanksgiving Day: November 27Deuteronomy 8:7-18 • Psalm 652 Corinthians 9:6-15 • Luke 17:11-19

First Sunday of Advent: November 30 (Year B)Isaiah 64:1-9 • Psalm 80:1-7, 16-181 Corinthians 1:3-9 • Mark 13:24-37

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Go to the link above to access Sunday lectionary readings online at your convenience, and then reflect and pray over them at any time. Also offered is an overview, scripture backgrounds, a reflection and prayer starter to enhance your worship experience.

LaySchedule

The lay schedule can be found at www.gracestlukes.org/files/upload/november14lay-schedule.pdf.

neWs oF byGone days50 years ago (1964): During the service on Thanksgiving Day, the new stained glass window given by Mrs. Simpson Tate in memory of her parents, Stonewall Jackson Shepherd and Caroline Davis Shepherd, will be dedicated. The window, portraying the Resurrection of Christ, is a magnificent creation.

25 years ago (1989): Renovation is complete at Emmanuel Center, the diocese's new ministry located in the Cleaborn Homes government housing complex at 604 St. Paul Avenue. The Rev. Colenzo Hubbard invites all of us to attend an Open House celebration on Nov. 19 from 3–5 pm. It is a wonderful chance for us to congratulate John Carriere for his design of the new facilities.

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Calendar Highlights

Nov. 2: All Saints' Sunday, Holy Baptism Ingathering/Candy Tithe SundayNov. 8: Grand Old BazaarNov. 9: Bishop's Annual Visit ConfirmationNov. 11: Finance Meeting this round's on MeNov. 14: Executive Meeting/39ersNov. 16: Spiritual Gifts Lunch/WorkshopNov. 19: Outreach MeetingNov. 20: Third ThursdayNov. 23: Annual Parish MeetingNov. 27: Thanksgiving ServiceNov. 27-28: Church Office ClosedNov. 30: Food Pantry Sunday/5th Sunday

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Master Calendar: www.gracestlukes.org/events/. (The Master Calendar icon is on the left.)

Grace-St. Luke’s 74th Grand Old Bazaar

The Tradition Continues

Join us in Trezevant HallSaturday, November 8Shopping: 10 am–2 pm

Lunch: 11:30 am–1 pm ($7.50)

Infant & Toddler Sweaters · TreasuresBaked Goods · Elegant Handmade Items

Knits & Crochet Items ·Wreaths · ArtworkJewelry · Jams · Jellies · Pickles · & More!

Come browse, buy, eat lunch & have a good time.

Your funds support GSL Bazaar ministries for family & mental health care, homeless support,

and abuse prevention agencies.

Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church1720 Peabody Ave., Memphis, TN 38104

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