The MessengerGrace-St. Luke’s Episcopal ChurchVolume 62, No. 3 March 2016

What’s Inside? GSL Book Group Pastoral Care • 39ers • 20-30@GSL Outreach • Rector's Forum • VBS Athletics • Third Thursday • EYC

Men's Retreat • Supper Clubs

Holy Week and Easter SchedulePalm Sunday (March 20): 8 & 10:30 am, 5:30 pm Eucharists

Rector's Forum and Children/Youth Classes: 9:30 am

Maundy Thursday Liturgy (March 24): 7 pm

Good Friday Liturgy (March 25): 12:15 pm

Easter Vigil Liturgy(March 26): 7:30 pm

Easter Day (March 27): 8 & 10:30 am, 5:30 pm Eucharists9:30 am Easter Egg Hunt (no classes)

Inside This Issue20-30@GSL ................................................................ 439ers ......................................................................... 4Altar Flowers............................................................. 11Athletics ..................................................................... 9Baptism Dates .......................................................... 11Book Club ................................................................... 4Bygone Days ............................................................ 10Calendar Highlights .................................................... 12Calvary Waffle Shop Waitstaff/Lenten Preaching ............ 12Christian Education Classes ..................................3, 7, 12Easter Card Table ...................................................... 10Easter Flower Deadline ............................................... 11Easter Egg Hunt .......................................................... 7Episcopal Relief & Development Comes to GSL ................ 6EYC News ................................................................... 8First Friday Fellowship .................................................. 4Food Pantry Sunday ..................................................... 6From the Rector .......................................................... 3Holy Week and Easter Services ................................CoverLay Schedule ............................................................ 11Looking Towards Sunday ............................................ 11Member News ........................................................... 11Men's Retreat .............................................................. 5Outreach Ministries ...................................................... 6Pastoral Care Corner .................................................. 10School News ............................................................... 8Supper Clubs .............................................................. 5Thank-yous from Calvary and Exchange Club .................. 5Third Thursday ............................................................ 4Vacation Bible School ................................................... 7Walking as One ........................................................... 6

On the cover: Grace-St Luke's altar adorned with Easter hangings. Please join us for Holy Week and Easter services.

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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 am to 4 pm Monday–Friday

StaffThe Rev. Richard Lawson, RectorThe Rev. Broderick Greer, CurateChristi Authement, Athletics & Fellowship Dir.Beulah Brown, SextonBeth Claybrook, Financial AssistantWesley Emerson, Organist/ChoirmasterSharon Campbell, Children's Education DirectorConnie Johns, Membership & NewcomersEva Loftin, Assistant Nursery DirectorAmanda McGriff, Director of Pastoral CareChapman Morrow, Parish Development OfficerLucy Owens, Communications DirectorDebbie Smith, Music AssociateLinda Stine, Finance & AdministrationMary Margaret Winn, Youth Minister

2016 Vestry Juan Fuentes, Mitch Graves, Ed Hord, John Huber, Steven King, Holley McGehee, Jim Mercer, Jane Morse, Rob Norcross, Virginia Rowland, Cynthia Saatkamp, Donnie Sappington, Josh Shipley, Betsy Wilson, and Ken Woodmansee.

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 April. issue of The Messenger is 9 am, March 15! Contact Lucy at 272-7425 or lucy@gracestlukes.org with any questions.

Support Groups at GSLAA meetings: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

Narcotics Anonymous: Sundays, 8 pm

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

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From the Rector: All Sorts and ConditionsThe Spirit routinely opens my eyes to see the beauty and breadth of the people who come to GSL. On one particular Sunday last month, I

had a profound sense of God's presence in so many different people whom I met or saw at GSL, people who came for many different reasons. There is an old prayer in the Prayer Book that mentions "all sorts and conditions" of people. "All Sorts" might be a good nickname for our parish.

At both of the morning services, I prayed with a range of ages and personalities. Before the altar, all of these people share one thing in common: spiritual hunger and thirst. We hunger and thirst for Christ's presence in the sacrament, but we also hunger and thirst for some meaning and a sense of belonging to a larger purpose, a greater story. I love how the Eucharist makes a space for all of our longing, for all of our prayers, and even for all of our doubts and fears. It is a kind of miracle that in this parish a diverse group of people can find some measure of unity before the altar and before God.

After the 10:30 am service, I talked with people full of life. In light of my sermon in which I mentioned (as an aside) that it is a good thing God called me to be a priest rather than an electrician or an engineer, one person joked with me about the fact that he breaks everything in his house that he tries to fix. Another person shared an intimate prayer request that she did not want to be read out loud. And then there was the 3 year-old who brought me a picture she had colored during the service, a picture so abstract that only God could know what the little girl intended, as I am sure God did.

Each Sunday afternoon from about 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm or so, GSL feeds our guests in a program named "More Than A Meal." On this particular Sunday, there was an incredible team of regular volunteers led by Ruthie Lentz (a parishioner) and assisted by our youth minister, Mary Margaret, and a slew of youth from our parish. The guests who come for food and community at "More Than A Meal" range from people who are homeless to the poor who work but cannot quite make ends meet due to their wage. Each Sunday, there are a number of children who come as guests with their parents. I sat and talked with a gentleman who asked for my prayers because this was a big week for him as he had two different job interviews in Memphis. I prayed for him as hard as I could.

At the 5:30 pm Eucharist, I presided and preached, enjoying the beauty of the chancel. Because the new space in the chancel and nave have improved our acoustics, I do not have to wear

a microphone, so there is a real sound to my voice and a more relaxed but focused feel to the liturgy. The 5:30 pm seems to draw people looking for quietness, intimacy, and a less frenetic pace in life. As is usually this case, I was moved by this service's beauty and mystery, especially the people who are drawn to pray in this more intimate and quiet way.

Last but not least, I returned to the church later that night because I had left my iPad (which I use for the sermon) in the pulpit. I walked into the parking lot and saw at least twenty-five cars. It was a big group that had come for the last recovery group of the weekend. As I walked in, someone held the door for me, a nice turn of events in a place where I often serve as a host.

In that moment, with the door opened for me by someone whom I did not recognize and who did not recognize me, I realized that God in Christ is the One who welcomes all of us to GSL. "All sorts and conditions" come to this parish for so many different reasons, but the quest for wisdom and love is what makes all of us more alike than we usually admit. God is the One who opens the doors of the building and the doors of our hearts. Thank God for our parish.

The Reverend Richard Lawson

Rector's Forum in Marchwww.gracestlukes.org/sunday-classes

Mar. 6 No ClassMar. 13 Real Prayer on the Go with Technology with

Scott Gunn, Director of Forward Movement: The Rev. Scott Gunn is the Executive Director of Forward Movement, which is probably best known as the publishers of Forward Day by Day, to be found in almost every Episcopal Church in America. Scott is a technophile who will share examples of how technology can assist our daily prayer life.

Mar. 20 Introduction to Holy Week with Broderick Greer: The Rev. Broderick Greer serves as curate at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN. Broderick’s writings have been featured at The Guardian, The Huffington Post, and Episcopal Cafe. Most recently, he has facilitated conversations and workshops on human rights, diversity, black liberation theology, and the role of social media in Christianity.

Mar. 27 No Class

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First FridayMar. 4Sweet GrassNext Door

Interested in connecting with others at GSL in an informal setting? On Mar. 4, First Friday Fellowship (FFF) will gather at Sweet Grass Next Door on Cooper. To RSVP for the event and get all the details, check the First Friday Fellowship Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GSLFirstFridayFellowship). You can also email Natalie Davis (nataliejonesdavis@hotmail.com) 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). If you think you will be out past 10 pm, please make arrangements for alternate childcare.

20-30@GSL is a group especially for those in their 20s and 30s to engage with other members of the church and Memphis community.

If you would like to have your email address added to the evite list, please contact Lucy Owens at lucy@gracestlukes.org. All are welcome!! For more information, please contact: the Rev. Broderick Greer (broderick@gracestlukes.org).

Tuesday, March 1—Join 20-30@GSL for food, drink, and conversation for Theology Live at Alchemy, 940 S. Cooper, from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Our guest speaker is Rabbi Katie Bauman. Child care will be provided at the church free of charge. Podcasts from Theology Live gatherings are located at 901theology.com.

Sunday, March 6—Immediately following the 10:30 am service, 20-30@GSL will meet for our monthly lunch with a meal at Golden India (2097 Madison Ave), courtesy of GSL. If you are in your 20s–30s and looking for a little fellowship, whether you are new to GSL or already a member, we invite you to join us for lunch.

20-30@GSL

39ers Welcome Our Own, Amanda McGriff, March 11

The 39ers next meeting is Friday, March 11, and will feature our own Amada McGriff. The meeting starts at 11:30 am with wine and cheese and great conversation. A light lunch will be served at noon for only $6. The program to follow

will be our own Amanda McGriff, director of Pastoral Care. She will talk about this time of transition as we await a new priest, share some of the surprising ways the pastoral care ministry helps to build community, and may even put you to work. This is a program not to miss. All are invited!! Reservations to Lucy by noon on Wednesday, Mar. 9, at 272-7425 or lucy@gracestlukes.org.

GSL Book Group, March 10Red Room, Youth Space 11:30 am–1 pm Bring a lunch The Book Group meets the 2nd Thursdays of the month. Make plans to attend as many sessions as you would like. And, of course, bring a friend! Friends are always welcome! Our next date and book is: March 10—When Everything Changed by Gail Collins. Visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/daytime-book-group for a list of future books.

Third Thursday: GSL speaker & dinner group, March 17

On March 17, please join us to hear Rick Pudwell, director of Horticulture and Outreach at Memphis Botanic Gardens. He will discuss what’s blooming at the garden and inform us of all the exciting activities planned for spring. He is an interesting and entertaining speaker with 21 years experience. All are welcome to join us for a fun evening of dining, conversation and learning. Make your dinner reservations no later than Tuesday, March 15, by contacting Lucy Owens at the church office (272-7425 or lucy@gracestlukes.org). The cost is $10. In keeping with church policy, your reservation is your agreement to pay. You may pay in advance online at www.gracestlukes.org/events/third-thursday.

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Clothes Closet Thank You

Dear Grace St. Luke's Friends, What a wonderful way to share with our neighbors in the downtown community! Your contributions to the Calvary Clothes Closet are so appreciated. You collected over 20 bags of things and delivered them to us. I am thankful for

the relationship Juan Fuentes is fostering. After Easter, for a series called Easter in Action, we will begin to collect canned goods for your GSL Food Pantry and will be glad to deliver them to you after Pentecost. I am thankful for GSL and Calvary's work in harmony. During Lent I know I will see you serving or eating at Waffle Shop and attending the Lenten Preaching Series. We really appreciate you.

Going forward we would love to let you know of things we really need for the Clothes Closet, like men's belts and sleeping bags or blankets. Please feel invited to come any Sunday morning at 7:30 to see how your things are being used. At Community Breakfast you could be one of the personal shoppers who help our guests find pants that fit and a coat to keep them warm. Or, come Sunday nights and help with Room in the Inn sleeping overnight with guests who have no home or helping them find new clothes. Please call me at 312-5214 or ctodd@calvarymemphis.org.

Thank you again!Much love,Christine Todd, Community Ministries Coordinator

Angel Tree Project Thank You

I would like to thank Julia McDonald and all of the generous donors to the GSL Angel Tree project this past December. The children at the

Exchange Club Family Center were the recipients and they were overjoyed to receive these presents. For so many of them, Christmas is not an exciting time of year and they receive so few gifts, if any. Thank you GSL for making this Christmas one that will stand out in their memories as being one that made them very happy. Your generosity was so appreciated, not only by the families, but also by all of us at the Center. Barbara King

Men’s Retreat at St. Columba April 8–10

Will You Strive For Justice and Peace Among All People?I Will With God’s Help!

At the heart of our Episcopal identity is respect for the dignity of every human being, a commitment we renew each time we celebrate the baptismal liturgy. Come enjoy the beauty of St. Columba as we explore how to be

steadfast and faithful in our common commitment to strive for justice over the course of our lives. Our conversation will be guided by parishioner Stephen Bush. He is the Chief Public Defender for Shelby County, and is recognized nationally for his ground-breaking work with the Jericho Project serving those living with serious mental illness. He is also charged with leading efforts to ensure the constitutional rights of all children in Shelby County are protected under the Department of Justice mandated juvenile justice reforms that are underway in Shelby County.

To sign up, visit gracestlukes.org/events/mens-retreat

Expand Your Horizons! Meet New Friends! Get Connected!We are reviving an old program which was a lot of fun, created long-lasting friendships, and helped new parish-ioners feel the hospitality that is associated with GSL. Groups of 6-8 GSL parishioners will gather for dinner two or three times during the months of April, May and June. The first host (a couple, partnership or individual) will

provide the venue, coordinate the date with the group, and provide the main dish. Those in the group will bring the rest of dinner in pot-luck fashion. Before everyone leaves that evening, someone will volunteer to host the next gathering, and so on.

Sign up online at www.gracestlukes.org/news/supper-clubs/ or Stop by Trezevant after each of the Sunday services on April 3. Once sign-up is complete, the Steering Committee will assign groups and identify the first host. From there, it’s up to each group to press on and have fun! For more information contact a member of the steering committee:

Lucius and Holley McGehee, holleymcgehee@gmail.com; Hal Wright and Ed Hord, halwright87@gmail.com;John and Shelley Baur, shelleyibc@gmail.com; Barb Frazer, blf.frazer@gmail.com

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Outreach Ministry

GSL To Host Episcopal Relief & Development’s 75th

Anniversary Photo ExhibitionEpiscopal Relief & Development (ERD) is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world, and provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable

development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.

One of the cornerstones of the 75th Anniversary Celebration is a touring exhibition of iconic photos from programs around the world. This beautiful presentation leads the viewer through a meaningful, intimate exploration of ERD’s history and four core program areas. Collected from five continents, these photographs reveal the faces and stories of 75 years of work.

The Diocese of West Tennessee is excited to host a representative from the national organization at an upcoming Rector’s Forum, and the exhibition will be available for viewing in Trezevant Hall on two Sundays–April 17 and 24. For more information, please visit www.episcopalrelief.org.

Church Health Center

Walking As One

Walking As One (April 23) is a community walk, fundraiser, and celebration designed to empower people, organizations, and congregations to live a healthy life. Register individually or form a team to multiply your impact and start your journey of unity, wellness, and community support! For more information and registration visit www.walkingasone.org or contact carolanm@churchhealthcenter.org.

Food Pantry Facts by Juan FuentesThe “Little Food Pantry with a Big Heart” turns forty this year and we hope and pray we can continue to have another forty years helping those in need in our community. We are blessed and thankful for the generosity of the GSL parishioners, the GSL School, the Boy Scouts, and the many other organizations that have assisted with financial and food donations. Thank you to all the volunteers who help pack, distribute the food, pick up food from the Food Bank and shop for other needed items. A big thank you, also, to the boy scouts who brought a cart full of food on Scout Sunday, Feb. 7.

January Statistics: Number of families served: Number of families served—5 households, which include 60 adults, 45 children, and 13 seniors..Volunteer hours: 16 hours—which included 8 hours distributing food, 4.5 hours in food bank pick-ups and shelving, 2 hours shopping and shelving, 1.5 hours cleaning and restocking (not including the hours spent by volunteer packers).

Mark your calendar! The last Sunday of the month—Mar. 27—is FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY! We are asking that you bring dried milk, tooth paste, tooth brushes, canned veggies, peanut butter, cereal, and hygiene products.

Volunteers are always needed! To volunteer, contact Happy Jones at happyfred@comcast.net or 276-2136.

WELCOME to our new volunteer, Carol Ann Mallory!

“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” – Barack Obama

Reaching Out From WithinAre you looking for ways to become more involved at GSL? Was your New Year’s resolution to learn about what is going on in the Memphis community? You are in luck! The Outreach Committee has many partner organizations who would love a parishioner to act as liaison. Outreach liaisons are parishioners who keep in contact with their organization over the course of a year. The major responsibility is establishing contact, keeping abreast of ongoing needs, and learning about volunteer opportunities where other parishioners or groups within GSL can become involved. This is an inspiring way to see the good works taking place in Memphis and how GSL is making a difference. For more information please contact Erin Shoughrue (eshoughrue@bellsouth.net or 281-1468) or Ed Hord (edwardhord115@gmail.com or 569-6149).

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Christian EducationSharon CampbellDirector of Children's Education

CHILDRENNursery: Newborn to Potty Training age, Nursery, Little Lambs Pre-Atrium: Potty Training age to Atrium Ready age, NurseryCatechesis, Atrium I: Pre–K, JK & SK, Green RoomCatechesis, Atrium II: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade, Purple RoomHoly Men, Holy Women: 4th and 5th Grade, McClure HallChildren’s Activity Table, McClure Hall During Coffee Hour after the 10:30 am service

YOUTHMiddle School: 6th–8th Grade, Youth Space, Yellow RoomHigh School: 9th–12th Grade, Youth Space, Red Room

ADULTSRector’s Forum, Trezevant HallMar. 13 Real Prayer on the Go with Technology with Scott Gunn, Director of Forward Movement?Mar. 20 Introduction to Holy Week with the Reverend Broderick GreerComplete Winter/Spring Schedule: www.gracestlukes.org/uploads/files/RectorsForumWinterSpring2016.pdf

No adult, youth, or children's classes on March 6 & 27.

Sunday Morning 9:30 until 10:15 amChristian Education Offerings for Adults, Youth, and Children

Vacation Bible School 2016: Jesus & His FriendsMonday, June 6, through Friday, June 10, from 8:30-11:30 am.

Early care (8-8:30), and after care (11:30-12) available.

This year’s VBS program for rising JK–rising 4th graders includes crafts, songs, snacks, and recreation. Drawing from the Gospels, we’ll look at five stories illustrating the friends Jesus kept close, and what it means to be a friend of Jesus today. Our Outreach program for rising 5th–8th graders will take a look at some of the challenges facing Memphis and meet five friends of our community who —everyday—make Memphis a better

place to live. Our student volunteers, rising 9th–12th graders, will assist adult staff and volunteers with VBS activities throughout the week.

Registration deadline is May 20. To register online, please visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/vacation-bible-school

Traditional VBS program for rising JK–rising 4th graders. ($50)Outreach program for rising 5th–rising 8th graders. ($50)Student Volunteer program for rising 9th–rising 12th graders at no charge.

WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US FOR THIS GSL SUMMER TRADITION!

Easter Sunday Festivities 2016

Easter Sunday will be here soon! We’ll have LOTS of fun for little kids, big kids, and even kids-at-heart, so get dolled up in your Easter finery and hop on over for breakfast, Easter crafts, Egg Hunts, and of course, a visit from Mr. E. Bunny himself. All are welcome, and please invite a friend!

Easter Sunday, 8:45-10:15 am, in Trezevant Hall. Egg Hunts are grouped by age and begin at 9:30.

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EYC Newsand Events

Sunday, March 6—No EYCDue to GSL school spring break, there will be no Sunday School classes or EYC. Whenever you have spring break, we hope that it is safe and fun!

Sunday, March 13—Escape RoomBased on the popular group activity, we will be creating our own Escape Rooms full of puzzles, riddles, and a timer…can you crack the clues and make it out in time?

Sunday, March 20—Elvis NightJoin us for a night celebrating the king! Elvis themed games, activities, and dinner.

Thursday, March 24—Holy Week Event6 pm–9 pm on Maundy Thursday. There will be dinner before the service begins and activities following. This event will NOT be overnight as it has been in the past.

Sunday, March 27—No EYCDue to Easter Sunday festivities, there will be no Sunday School or EYC. Please join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday morning!

Save the Date:Saturday, April 16–Sunday, April 17—Spring Retreat @ St. Columba

Sunday, May 8—Youth Sunday

Wednesday, July 6th–Sunday, July 10— Walking in Memphis, Service Learning “Trip”Youth will experience Memphis in ways they never have before. Stay tuned for more information on this very unique and meaningful opportunity.

Contact Mary Margaret Winn for more information about EYC & any of the above events: marymargaret@gracestlukes.org.

Many thanks to the clergy of GSL for holding a beautiful Ash Wednesday service for the school on February 10. We completed our second trimester the following week, and hosted two of our favorite PA events for 4th–8th grade students, the Father-Daughter and the Mother-Son events.

The 8th grade also completed their most important capstone project, the eight grade internships, last month, and presented their work to their mentors and the community at the Internship Project Presentation Fair on February 29. This year, we had 16 new businesses that agreed to host our students in the Mid-South. We even had one 8th grader travel to Washington D.C. to intern with Nike. We are so proud of these students!

At the end of this month, we have our annual middle school production "The Lion King, Jr.," running March 31-April 1 at 7:30 pm and April 2 at 10 am and 7:30 pm. Tickets will be available through the school office. We hope to see you there!

Second grade completed their service learning project in February by understanding how they can volunteer in the community. Courtney Miller from Volunteer Memphis, Mr. John Stewart who volunteers at the Streetdog Foundation, and Megan Banaszek from the Carpenter Art Garden spoke about their organizations and the many ways they use volunteers. Students then prepared materials for two projects at the Carpenter Art Garden and made bandannas for rescue dogs to wear at Streetdogs.

School Newsby Thor Kvande

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Mary Margaret Winn imposing ashes on a student during GSL School's Ash Wednesday service.

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Church Athletics

Let's Play Ball!2016 GSL Church

Baseball & Softball Skill Assessments

It's baseball time and to get the season started we are having our annual Skill Assessments which is part of the baseball and softball registration process. This is not a tryout, but simply a way to more evenly divide the teams.

The Skill Assessments are for 1st–4th graders who are registered to play baseball and softball. There are NO Skill Assessments for t-ball players.

Who: All 1st–4th graders registered for GSL baseball/softball. This is a required part of the registration process; all players need to attend.

When: April 2 1st and 2nd Grade Girls, 3 pm–4:15 pm

1st and 2nd Grade Boys, 4:30–6 pm

April 3 3rd and 4th Grade Girls, 1:45 pm–3:15 pm

3rd and 4th Grade Boys, 3:30 pm–5 pm

There is a possibility of time changes due to fewer team evaluations. INDIVIDUAL player evaluation times will be emailed. Ten minutes will be allotted for each player evaluation.

Rain Date: TBA

Where: GSL Snowden Field (2233 Harbert Avenue)

What: Players will rotate through several stations, to include: --Catching --Throwing --Fielding --Batting --Pitching (will be incorporated during the assessments)

Players: Be on time so you can get signed in and warmed up. Come dressed and ready to play. Bring your glove (bat if you like) along with your enthusiasm, love of the game, and let's have some fun!

Questions: Contact Christi Authement (christi@gracestlukes.org), GSL Church athletic director, or a committee member: Ruth Patton, Drew Mascolino, Bruce Williams, Courtney Woodmansee, Cynthia Saatkamp, or Johnny Norris.

THANK YOU!Thank you to all the 2015-2016 Basketball Coaches. Y'all did an AMAZING job and I hope to see you back next year!

Basketball Coaches are as follows:Allen Schwager, David Johnson, Zach Moore, Amy Stuart, Jason and Emily Callahan, Chirag Chauhan, Jace Barger, Kevin Cubbins, Justin Taylor, Rachel Haskins, Ariel Laws, Donnie Sappington, Julie Richardson, Mike Boyer, Rich Kelly, Kurt Patton, William Jones, Jim Curry, Joe Clark, Drew Mascolino, James Hoffman, Doug Duncan, Martin Shannon, Bubba Halliday, David Prather, Jack Taylor, Bruce Williams and John Sharp.

Please email Christi at christi@gracestlukes.org, or call (825-7353) if you have any questions.

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Pastoral Care Corner

from Maundy Thursday LiturgyThe Book of Common Prayer

The Lord Jesus, after he had supped with his disciples and had washed their feet, said to them, “Do you know what I, your Lord and Master, have done to you? I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done.”

Peace is my last gift to you, my own peace I now leave with you; peace which the world cannot give, I give to you.

I give you a new commandment: Love one another as I have loved you.

Peace is my last gift to you, my own peace I now leave with you; peace which the world cannot give, I give to you.

By this shall the world know that you are my disciples: That you have love for one another.

Easter Card OfferingMarch 13

Stop by the Pastoral Care table Sunday, March 13, before and after each service, and choose an Easter card to send to one of our parishioners – or their loved ones – who will not be able to attend an Easter service.

There will be a list of names and many lovely cards to choose from. All you have to do is inscribe, stamp and mail. An easy way to be an Easter blessing!

Pastoral Care Requests

To submit a pastoral care request, please complete the Pastoral Care Requests form on the GSL website under the Member Central Tab (www.gracestlukes.org/member-central/pastoral-care-requests). Requests submitted through this online form will be emailed directly to the appropriate lay staff and/or clergy. Alternately, you may call the church office or email Amanda McGriff, Director of Pastoral Care, at amanda@gracestlukes.org.

NEWS OF BYGONE DaYS50 years ago (1966): The Agnus Dei window in the narthex, which is given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Margaret Ann Hammet by her aunt, Mrs. Gerald Wade, will be dedicated in the presence of the familiy and friends following the 7:30 service on Palm Sunday. This beautiful window joins the Baptistry, where Margaret Ann was Baptized on a Palm Sunday in her infancy.

No one knows the exact age of the cushions in our Church pews, but reliable informants suggest that they are at least forty, and probably fifty years old. They look it! A more or less spontaneous grass-roots movement to replace these ancient cushions has developed, and it has been found that for the cost of approximately $25 per four-person section of a pew, that new, highest quality cushions may be procured... If every family would consider the purchase of one cushion, we could easily replace all of the old ones at one time.

Altar Gifts Offered In Loving Memory of

Mar. 6 OpenMar. 13 Garth Connally Jones, Wharton Stewart Jones, Jr.,

Ernest Joseph Smythe, Marion Summers Smythe, Henrietta Clarke Smythe, William Hamilton Smythe, Margaret Dyck Thinnes, Katherine McAlpin Hinds, Stanley Robins Hinds, Mary Clay Tate Smythe, William Hamilton Smythe, Jr., and Cary Adair Tate

Mar. 20 Sallie Whitaker Denman, William Emmett Denman, Jr., Ethel Merrin Moss, John Crutcher Moss, Lacey Tucker Scott, Gwin Chalmers Scott, John Gwin Scott, John McArthur Skipper, Lois Hardage Skipper, Louisa Warfield Scott, Elenna Thisbe Scott, Noah McArthur Scott, and John Hardage Skipper

Mar. 27 Altar gifts for Easter Day will be listed in the service leaflets.

MembershipNews

Faithful Departed: Virginia Fisher Kickham died Feb. 10, 2016, burial liturgy Feb. 29, 2016

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Looking Towards Sunday ~ March

Revised Common LectionaryTrack 1 Year C

Fourth Sunday in Lent: March 6Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Fifth Sunday in Lent: March 13Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126

Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8

Palm Sunday: March 20The Liturgy of the Palms

Luke 19:28-40The Liturgy of the Word

Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 23:1-49

Maundy Thursday: March 24Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14 Psalm 116:1, 10-17

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Good Friday: March 25Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 22

Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 19:1-37

Easter Vigil: March 26Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Isaiah 55:1-11

At The EucharistRomans 6:3-11 Luke 24:1-12

Easter Day: March 27Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-241 Corinthians 15:19-26 John 20:1-18

www.gracestlukes.org/spirituality-and-worship/preparing-for-sunday/

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/weeklyteams/.

Holy Baptism Scheduled

Baptism is the entry point for The Episcopal Church for adults, children, and infants. If you have not been baptized or would like to schedule a baptism, we are happy to make arrangements for you. The next dates for baptism are: March 26, May 15, & Nov. 6. For more information and to schedule a baptism, contact Connie Johns, 272-7425, ext. 22, or connie@gracestlukes.org.

Easter Flower Deadline, March 21If you would like to make a donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one for Easter flowers, you may send a check to the church office (ATTN: LUCY) listing the names of those you would like remembered.

These names will be listed in the Easter leaflets if received before March 21. For your convenience, you may also pay online at www.gracestlukes.org/onlinegiving/. Select the "Make a donation for altar flowers" link under "Memorials and Honoraria."

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The Messenger of Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church (USPS 778-900)-pub-lished monthly by Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104. Periodicals postage paid at Memphis, TN. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, (901) 272-7425, email gsl@gracestlukes.org. Lucy Owens, Editor.

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

Calendar Highlights

Mar. 1: Theology Live Mar. 2 The Teenage Brain Mar. 6: No Classes / 20-30s LunchMar. 8: Finance MeetingMar. 10: Book GroupMar. 11: Executive Meeting / 39ersMar. 15: VestryMar. 16: Outreach MeetingMar. 17: Third ThursdayMar. 20: Palm Sunday Parenting in the PewMar. 21: Easter Flower DeadlineMar. 24: Maundy ThursdayMar. 25: Good Friday Office closes at noonMar. 26: Easter VigilMar. 27: Easter Day / Egg Hunt Food Pantry SundayMar. 28: Church Office Closed

Lenten classes continue...One-Time Classes for Busy ParentsSign up at www.gracestlukes.org/spirituality-and-

worship/wednesday-offerings/

The Teenage BrainDr. Jeffrey Blancett, Christian Brothers High School & University of MemphisWednesday, Mar. 2; 5:30–6:30 pm

Location: Trezevant Hall

Dr. Jeff Blancett will be discussing teenage drinking and how both school and parenting styles affect the likelihood of alcohol abuse. In this entertaining and informative discussion, parents will also learn about new evidence showing the damage that drinking alcohol can do to teens’ brains. Dr. Blancett is the director of counseling services at CBHS, and teaches alcohol and drug counseling to graduate students at The University of Memphis.

Addressing way more than alcohol use, this book is an excellent, well-researched, and highly readable book. It should be in the hands of every parent of a tween or teen!

Parenting in the PewFather Richard Lawson, Rector GSLSunday, Mar. 20; Location: SanctuaryImmediately following the 10:30 am service

Parenting in the Pew is one of our favorite books! By Robbie Castleman, it helps parents get in a good and healthy routine of bringing children to church. Father Richard with answer questions and provide support and encouragement to those of us who are currently charged with and challenged by bringing small people to church every Sunday morning! Copies of Castleman’s book will be provided to the first 12 participants who sign up and attend.

POSTMASTER: Please do not hold. Dated Material.