Thursday, September 4, 2014 Cross Ties Southeast Tennessee Episcopal Ministry (STEM) Holy Comforter + Christ Church, Alto + Epiphany + Trinity + Christ Church, Tracy City The SUMMER DUBOSE EUCHARIST AND PICNIC REGIONAL CELEBRATION OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRY AND MISSION was held Sunday, August 24 th at the Dubose Conference Center THANK YOU EVERYONE who helped in… well, so very many ways: choir practices that led to beautiful and joyful music; set up; wonderful food (our table was overflowing with scrumptious fare) that was brought “pot luck”; delightful smiles; comradery; fun; clean up… special acknowledgement to your STEM Representatives who made sure that everything was well coordinated. I pray you are looking forward to next year’s sharing of the Lord’s great bounty at the Summer DuBose Eucharist and Picnic. Rain (we had just a little shower but everyone was under cover by that time) or shine (what a gorgeous day it turned out to be) - it was good to come together to worship our King and have fun in this outdoor setting. Pencil in your calendars for August 23 rd , 2015, to celebrate again. (Date to be confirmed as we move closer to next summer.) BIBLE STUDIES, SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHURCH MEETINGS: FR. BILL WILL BE ON VACATION THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. If you are in need of Pastoral Support for any reason, please contact one of the following: o The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen – (c) 256-508-4045; (h) 931-598-5680 o The Rev. Scott James – (c) 251-228-6158 o The Rev. Stephen Eichler – (c) 423-619-3328 or (h) 931-598-0432 o The Rev. Tom Ward – (o) 931-598-9063; (c) 931-308-0307; (h) 931-598-5088 The office will continue to be open on regular days and times.
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
REGIONAL CELEBRATION OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRY AND MISSION
was held Sunday, August 24th
at the Dubose Conference Center
THANK YOU EVERYONE who helped in… well, so very many ways: choir practices that led to beautiful
and joyful music; set up; wonderful food (our table was overflowing with scrumptious fare) that was
brought “pot luck”; delightful smiles; comradery; fun; clean up… special acknowledgement to your
STEM Representatives who made sure that everything was well coordinated. I pray you are looking
forward to next year’s sharing of the Lord’s great bounty at the Summer DuBose Eucharist and Picnic.
Rain (we had just a little shower but everyone was under cover by that time) or shine (what a gorgeous day it
turned out to be) - it was good to come together to worship our King and have fun in this outdoor setting.
Pencil in your calendars for August 23rd, 2015, to celebrate again. (Date to be confirmed as we move closer
to next summer.)
BIBLE STUDIES, SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHURCH MEETINGS:
FR. BILL WILL BE ON VACATION THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. If you are in need of Pastoral Support for any reason, please contact one of the following:
o The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen – (c) 256-508-4045; (h) 931-598-5680 o The Rev. Scott James – (c) 251-228-6158 o The Rev. Stephen Eichler – (c) 423-619-3328 or (h) 931-598-0432 o The Rev. Tom Ward – (o) 931-598-9063; (c) 931-308-0307; (h) 931-598-5088
The office will continue to be open on regular days and times.
CROSS TIES for Thursday, September 4, 2014
Office Phone: 931-967-0898 or email us at [email protected] Page 2 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
EVENING PRAYER at Trinity - meets Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm.
THE BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY – meets Tuesdays 12:05 – 12:45 in Trinity’s Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome whenever you can make it.
On September 14th following worship service, the TEC Adult Formation Class will begin a study titled, “ANCIENT WISDOM FOR CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANS” LED BY THE REV. DR. JUDITH HIRSCH-FIKEJS an oblate of the Order of Julian of Norwich. The class will be based on the writings of Blessed Julian of Norwich contained in her book, "Revelations of Divine Love." The class will be held for approximately five weeks.
The version of Blessed Julian's text that Rev. Judith will be using is published in the series known as Classics of Western Spirituality and is available from Amazon. Several versions are available for download to Kindle for 99 cents.
We will be considering some updated information about her life and her spirituality; thought that influenced the theology of the church; messages from the Lord that speak to the deepest issues of human living; and insights from Scripture that are expounded upon and expanded in her writings.
NEWS AND INFO:
1ST SUNDAY FOOD PANTRY is this Sunday – please remember to bring non-perishable foods to your church. The food will be picked up and distributed to those in need. THANK YOU.
There will be a BENEFIT FOR TIM BROWN at the Crow Creek Valley Community Center in Sherwood on Saturday, September 6 at 4:30 pm. An auction will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, then some great gospel music by The New Day Gospel Singers, Chris Van Allman, New Compassion, singers from the Sherwood Emmanuel Apostolic Church, and singers from the Mt. Calvary Apostolic Church in Tracy City... and anybody else that would like to join in. Tim has been diagnosed with cancer for the second time and it is in his hip and ribs. Money raised will help offset travel expense to and from the Murfreesboro VA for chemo treatments. If you would like to donate anything for the auction or help in any way, PLEASE CONTACT KATHY PACK AT 598-0570 OR 691-3603.
There will be a GENEALOGY WORKSHOP on Tuesday, September 9, at 5:00 pm at the Franklin County Library, 205 S. Porter St, downstairs in the Historical Library. This workshop promises to be a fun, learning event.
MARSHA CARNAHAN (a Certified Haden Institute Dream Coach and Spiritual Director and member of Trinity) will be leading “INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWORK: UNOPENED LETTERS FROM GOD” on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Mary’s Sewanee from 10am – 1pm. Please see the flyer attached for more info.
The MULTI COUNTY CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK (MCCSN) WALKATHON is THIS Friday, September 12, 2014, at the old High School football stadium in Winchester and the ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION’S WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS is THIS Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the South Jackson Street Civic Center in Tullahoma.
These two organizations work to support both those with the diseases and their families in our 8-county area. We would like for all STEM Church Members - and any others interested - to have the opportunity to contribute to our efforts both by joining a walking team and/or by a financial contribution.
The MCCSN WALK is a fun-filled and inspiring evening. Events begin around 6:00 pm with the Survivors Lap – all survivors are invited to walk this lap and receive a free survivor T-shirt. Other events include tent decorating contest, musical entertainment, the Candle Lighting Ceremony, food, and lots of fun. Teams are forming up but we’d like to see more folks join in the fun. Activities last until about midnight.
The ALZHEIMER’S WALK begins around 9:00 am at the South Jackson Street Civic Center grounds. There will be music, activity booths for the children, a doggy area for your 4-legged companions, the “flower
Office Phone: 931-967-0898 or email us at [email protected] Page 3 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
garden”, and informational booths from various local nursing facilities. The walk usually starts around 10:00, going from the Civic Center to Walgreens and back (about 2 miles), or as far as you want to walk. Activities are usually over by noon.
PLEASE CONTACT LAURA LOWNDES AT 931-691-0225 if you have any questions.
The SUMMER LECTURE SERIES, presented by Cowan Center for the Arts in partnership with the Franklin County Historical Society, will have A PRESENTATION ON DINAH SHORE on Sunday, September 28 at 4 pm at the Cowan Center for the Arts. Joy Gallagher is the guest speaker.
Points to Ponder from The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs
The Rev. Judith Hirsch-Fikjes is a member of Trinity
and she is the organist at Trinity and Christ Church Alto.
Many of you have heard me refer to my dad who was a pastor for 46 years before he passed away
in 1976. He pastored a number of hurting churches because he saw his ministry calling as a “trouble
shooter” kind of minister. You can imagine what he experienced and the many kinds of situations he
encountered. But some of the people he referred to most often were those he called “Sunday Go To
Meetin' Christians.”
Now it may be that the name is self-explanatory for most of us, but we often ignore the fact that
many of us think on our faith most during church on Sunday, and then as Father Michael commented
this past Sunday, we go about implementing our own agendas the rest of the time. In many ways most
of us are Sunday Christians and we often forget that the Lord has called us to service for God's Kingdom
24/7. How we implement that in our own individual lives is just as varied and unique as each of us. Yet
God has indeed called us to “do the work he has given us to do, to love and serve God as faithful
witnesses of Christ our Lord.” We pray this each Sunday in our post Eucharistic prayer. And perhaps
our greatest life challenge is how we live out that prayer, how we allow God to answer that prayer in our
lives. Until next time . . .
STEM Council Representatives are:
HC – Joyce Ladd (931-924-2330); alternate, Liz McGee (931-924-4241)
CCA – Elizabeth Adams (423-267-4945); Laura Henley (please reach her at church)
Office Phone: 931-967-0898 or email us at [email protected] Page 4 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
STEM PRAYER LIST
The Diocesan Calendar of Prayer:
September 7th – Christ Church, Tracy City September 14th – Church of the Holy Cross, Murfreesboro
September 21st – All Saints’ Chapel, Sewanee September 28th – St. Michael’s Church, Cookeville
All: Ongoing Prayers for: St. Paul’s (Kekaha) and St. John’s (Ele’ Ele) and especially for Jerrie and Tom who
are serving at those locations; the people of the Philippines and the Sudan. As always pray for our military stationed around the world and for our veterans.
It is with sadness that we inform you that Sister Lucy Shetters died Friday morning, August 29th.
The Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 am at All Saints Chapel in
Sewanee. The STEM church family has been invited to attend.
There will be a funeral service on Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Convent.
Let us pray for her family and for her many friends who remember her with love and thankfulness.
Mary, Raymond Privette, Vivian, and Wayne Pack. (Updated 08/06/14)
Christ Church Alto (CCA): Abis family, Aiko, Allison, Amy, Andy, Ann, Berry, Beth Painter, Bill Keller, Boz,
Cale, Callie, Caysey & Chance, Charlie & Betty, Christal Fellwock, Crystal Rahn, Claire, Coach Mac, Cole Cross, Danny, Dee Anna Fernell, Debra, Don Hanna, Dot Kilmar, Earl & Brenda, Ed Mosher, Francisca & Anatolio, Gianni, Gina & Aria, Gordon, Greg Mathews, Hercules & Mary Ellen, Jack, Jerry Bryant, Jimmy Zipp, Juanita, Julia & Elliot, Jhun (June), Karen Fisher, Kristoffersen Family, Lauren, Linda, Lisa & Rick, Linna, Lou Pfister family, Lynn, Mara & Jerry, Marlin, Mike Baker, Myron & Rizza, Nick Smith, Phil McCullough, Robert Henley, Roger Anderson, Sally & LeRoy, Smith Silberman, Steve & Carol, Sue, Troy, Tyler, and Volly. (Updated
08/27/14)
September Birthdays and Anniversaries (italics): Sue Hardy (9/9); Fr. Bill & Sara Barton (9/13); Geraldine Piccard (9/18); Brian and Ciela MacDowell (9/22); and Jean Raulson (9/28).
Epiphany (EPIPH): Sr. Margaret, Sr. Inis, Sr. Betty, Fr. Chris Bryan, Anna Jean S., Donald J., Hazel R.,
Kenneth Pack, Linda, Loretta B., Louise W., Mary Sears, Nancy C., Peter, Rhonda M., Roger D., Ronald Barnes, Tim B., Vicki W., Wayne Pack, all veterans, active duty personnel and their families. (Updated 09/02/14)
September Birthdays, Anniversaries (in italics), and Baptismal Anniversaries (underlined): Randy Stevens (9/5); Paul Roberts 9/6); Pam Summers (9/9); Sara Roberts (9/9); Taylor Ballard (9/15); Fr. Bill & Sara Barton (9/13); and Randy & Carolyn Stevens (9/21).
Trinity (TEC): For those who are ill: AJ, Allen, Angela, Angie, Carol, Chris, Dean, Dick, Don, Dwight, Hilary,
Jack, JY, Leona, Linda, LoLo, Mancel, Mike, Pat, Peter, Rowan, Stan, Teresa, Virginia, and Wayne. For special concerns we pray for Kimberly and her children. We pray for safe travel for Jena & Matthew Fox. We pray for
Office Phone: 931-967-0898 or email us at [email protected] Page 5 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
the families and friends of LeRoy Henderson, Dean Herron, Dennis Root, Sister Lucy Shetters, and Glenn Limbaugh. May they rest in peace and rise in glory! (Updated 08/31/14)
September Birthdays and Anniversaries (in italics): Donna Northcutt (9/1); David Carnahan (9/4); Kim Maxon (9/11); Fr. Bill & Sara Barton (9/13); Tracy James (9/21); David & Marsha Carnahan (9/23); Missy Wenger (9/25); and Marsha Carnahan (9/26).
Christ Church Tracy City (CCT): We ask your prayers for our brothers and sisters in Christ: Immediate List
(For those with current needs): Debbie Anderson, Ruth Baker, Sara Barton, Sally Brown, Joe Chandler, Teresa Clark, Barbara Creighton, Linda Elliot, Debbie Flood & Family, Bobby Foster, Diana Foster, Sherry Fults, Kathy Gipson, Chip Gordon, Linda Hutton, Jack Johnson, Jeremy Johnson, Carol Jones, Marlin Ladd, Kathy Lane, Kim Lyle, Jacob Meeks, Patsy Morgan, Peggy Price, Marlene Race, Jean Ricketts, Rose Rust, Elizabeth Snyder, Derrick Thomas, Jeff Thomas, Don Weaver, Ann Wiley, Jane Yell, Ray, Marie, Joe, Shannon, Misty, Seta, and Anita.
For those who are resting at home or have long term debilitating conditions we request that you pray for: George Allender, Joan Almon, Ann Baggenstoss, Charlie & Blondie Barnett, Mildred Brown, Jerry Bryant, Jo Ellen Busby, Roger & Shirley Campbell, Joan Chapman, Donald Crawford, Carl(Squat) & Joan Crisp, Mary Dykes, Catherine Flury, Jean Foster, Marie Gentry, Anna Goforth, Donnie Goodman, Janie Gudger, Julie Hargis, Olivia Hollis, Debbie & Johnny Hunziker, Zack Kelly, Gladys Knox, Ed and Mary Ann Lawhorn, Mona Moreland, Gail & Glenn Parmley, Jo Ann Phipps, Sammy Parmley, Polly Phipps, Reba Simmons, Alma Stiefel, Lewis VanHooser, Connie White, Rev. Rick Williams, Geneive Wilhite, Inez Winton, Sue Young, Jeremy, and Shelia. (Updated 08/19/14)
For Sunday, September 7th, the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
READINGS HYMNS
Collect (BCP 233) Opening 400, vs. 1-4 All creatures of our God and King
Exodus 12:1-14 Sequence 632 O Christ, the Word Incarnate
Psalm 149 (BCP 807) Offertory 325 Let us break bread together on our knees
Romans 13:8-14 Communion 686 Come, thou fount of every blessing
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 Closing 376 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee