grace notes | 2014 may
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Grace Episcopal Church Siloam Springs, AR Monthly NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Grace notes May 2014
Parish Retreat, 2014
OUR TEAM
Stan McKinnon RECTOR
Lora Walsh CURATE, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION
& YOUTH MINISTRIES [email protected]
OFFICE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Bay GreenHill COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Hope Johnstone FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Anne Jones
CHILDREN 9 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHAPEL COORDINATOR
Ben Bergstrom GODLY PLAY DIRECTOR Meredith Bergstrom
KITCHEN AND NURSERY COORDINATOR Angie Chaney
11 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHAPEL COORDINATOR Travis Chaney
MUSIC ASSISTANT CHOIRMASTER
Liesl Dromi DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST
Dr. Jan Wubbena CHILDREN’S CHOIR SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Terri Wubbena
MINISTRIES Altar Guild Outreach
Episcopal Peace Fellowship / G.A.P.P. Meals on Wheels
Prayer Chain
VESTRY Meredith Bergstrom
Andy Bossler Ben Hill
Rob Lambert Amanda Orcutt
Debi Selby Curtis Smith Robert Smith
Mike Moss, Treasurer Hope Johnstone, Clerk
COMMITTEES Building & Grounds Christian Formation
Community Life Finance
Outreach Worship
WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUN Holy Eucharist, 9:00 A.M. Christian Formation (all ages), 10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist, 11:15 A.M. WED Holy Eucharist & Healing, 12:10 P.M. MON-FRI Yoga Morning Prayer at Studio, 7:00 A.M.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LET YOUR GOD LOVE YOU by Edwina Gateley
Be silent.
Be still.
Alone.
Empty
Before your God.
Say nothing.
Ask nothing.
Be silent.
Be still.
Let your God look upon you.
That is all.
God knows.
God understands.
God loves you
With an enormous love,
And only wants
To look upon you
With that love.
Quiet.
Still.
Be.
Let your God—Love you.
I NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT WE SING by Jan Wubbena
This past month have you noticed a change in the ambience in the nave before
the 11:15 service? It’s quieter, and quieter for a longer time span prior to service
time. I attribute this to the move to the 11:15. Christian Formation still ends at
10:45, but now there are 30 minutes for the fellowship time AND for quiet time
in the nave. I have observed the parish hall emptying as the choir and acolytes
have gathered in a circle for our pre-service prayer. Most of the “fellowship
crowd” are already in their pews by the time the choir and I move to our places.
What do you do once you have taken your seat and said your pre-service
prayer?
Recap from April 11-12…
We’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response to our first annual
Parish Retreat at Camp Mitchell on April 11-12, 2014. Forty-Five
people attended including individuals, couples, and children. The
highlights included delicious food, an exceptional Godly Play
session for the adults, games and activities for those who wanted
and beautiful grounds with quiet spaces for those who wanted to
relax. We look forward to planning the second annual Parish
Retreat in 2015.
Summer Meal Program…
No Kid Hungry is a program
through Grace that gives free
meals to children and families
once a week in the summer at
the Saturday farmer's market in
Siloam Springs. If you would like
to lend a hand preparing or
passing out meals this summer,
please contact Patty Gambill
479-220-8171. We will have a
training meeting on Sunday
June 1st at 12:45 p.m. To learn
more about this program, visit
https://www.nokidhungry.org/
Potluck & Pie Auction…
We will have a Potluck & Pie Auction to benefit the NKH program
on June 8th
to kick off the summer event! Bring a dish and a pie to
auction off to lend a hand to NKH!
Jeff Bridges supporting No Kid
Hungry efforts in Little Rock, 2014
Celebrating Mom’s…
The Men of Grace will volunteer as Hospitality Hosts during the
early and late coffee hours on Sunday, May 11th, in celebration of
Mother’s Day.
The Siloam Music Festival
May 11th
at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church
The Siloam Springs Music Festival will present their Spring Concert
featuring a “Tribute to Mothers” on Mother’s Day, May 11th, 2014.
It will begin at 2:30 PM at the First Baptist Church. Featuring fifty-
five of the Top Talented Teenagers from our area high schools,
there will be a wide variety of music and theatrical arts. No cost, but
donations requested. Don’t miss these fun and inspiring
performances. For more information please visit
www.SiloamMusicFestival.com
Time & Talent: Summer
What are your preferences for serving in a ministry role in May and
into the summer? Please email [email protected] or call the
office at 479-524-8782 with your preferences and availability so
that we may accommodate you.
Holland Hayden &
Kolin Blakely…
Holland Hayden and Kolin
Blakely are hoping to adopt a
child, to learn more or to
make a donation please visit
www.gofundme.com/81569g.
David Pierson will host a fund
raising event for them on
May 24th from 6:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. at 603 Spears St. in Siloam. All
are invited to celebrate in the festivities! Bring your favorite snack
and B.Y.O.B. There will be live music provided by The Sons of Otis
Malone, a fire pit, appetizers, and games! Suggested donation is $5.
Spring Concert
May 25th
at 3:00 p.m.
All are invited to join us at the Grace Children’s Choir School Spring
Concert on Sunday, May 25th, at 3:00 p.m. Let’s show our support
for the hard work and skills of our children’s choir.
House Warming Party
June 1st
Grace House was donated by George and Mary Benjamin last year.
Since its acquisition we have expanded our meeting spaces for our
children’s programs, vestry gatherings, and other groups that meet
during the month. This house has given us more space overall to
accommodate for our growing staff. We would like to furnish the
house with kitchen supplies and seating for the various groups that
meet. If you have any mugs, plates, silverware, glasses, pots, pans,
baking dishes, or other items you think would work for Grace
House, please bring them to our House Warming Party on Sunday,
June 1st. This will be a fun time to inaugurate Grace House!
Summer Formation…
June 4th
at 7:00 p.m.
Grace on Tap will meet each Wednesday this summer starting on
June 4th
at 7:00 p.m. at 28 Springs (meeting room). We will have
weekly discussions and fellowship. All are welcome to attend!
Childcare provided at Grace for this event.
June 1st at 12:45 p.m.
Vestry will meet on Sunday, June 1st, at 12:45 p.m. at Grace House.
Additional details will be available closer to each date
June 8, 2014 No Kid Hungry Pie Auction & Fund Raiser
July 2014
Summer Potluck & BBQ
Aug. 17, 2014
Rally Day Potluck
May 4 May 11 Acts 2:14a,36-41
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17
Acts 2:42-47
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 10:1-10
Psalm 23
May 18 May 25 Acts 7:55-60
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:7-18
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21
PO BOX 767 (mailing) | 617 N. Mt. Olive St (physical)
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-8782 (main) | 479-524-6452 (fax)
www.gracesiloam.org