VBS was GREAT fun for ALL! See p. 8 for more. · VBS was GREAT fun for ALL! See p. 8 for more. ... GSL's mobile app is available for download in the Android and Apple Stores. ...

The MessengerGrace-St Lukes Episcopal Church Volume 64 No 7 July 2017

VBS was GREAT fun

for ALL See p 8 for more

Inside This Issue

2017 Search Process 3Altar Flowers 11Athletics 5Calendar Highlights 12Call for Vestry Nominations 3City of Souls Chelsea Kapes amp Just City 4Daytime Book Group Summer Reading 4Dubose Mens Conference 12Episcopal Relief amp Development Update 8Exodus Save the Date 3EYC News 8Holy Baptism 11Lay Schedule 11Letter from Bishop Johnson 9Looking Towards Sunday 11Outreach Ministries 6-7Pastoral Care Corner 8Recovery Events 9School News 10VBS 2017 Cover 8

On the cover Pictures from a very successful VBS Article on p 7 More pictures wwwflickrcomphotosgracestlukesalbums72157682463895261

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Sunday Service Times8 am Holy Eucharist845 am Breakfast930 am Christian Education (SeptndashMay)1030 am Holy Eucharist530 pm Holy EucharistNursery available for all services except the 530 pm service

Office Hours8 am to 4 pm MondayndashThursday 8ndash12 Friday

StaffThe Rev Broderick Greer Associate RectorThe Rev Amy George CurateChristi Authement Athletics amp Fellowship DirBeulah Brown SextonBeth Claybrook Financial AssistantMeredith Day Interim Youth MinisterWesley Emerson OrganistChoirmasterSharon Campbell Childrens Education DirectorConnie Johns Membership amp NewcomersEva Loftin Assistant Nursery DirectorAmanda McGriff Director of Pastoral CareChapman Morrow Parish Development OfficerLucy Owens Communications DirectorDebbie Smith Music AssociateLinda Stine Finance amp AdministrationMary Margaret Winn Youth Minister

2017 VestryLarry Busby Mitch Graves Ed Hord Linda Khumalo Steven King Julia McDonald Holley McGehee Murray McKay Jim Mercer Jane Morse Rob Norcross Kurt Patton Virginia Rowland Donnie Sappington and Gavin Wigginson

Messenger DeadlineThe deadline for the August issue of The Messenger is 9 am July 15 Contact Lucy at 272-7425 or lucygracestlukesorg with any questions

Support Groups at GSL

AA meetings Tuesdays 630 pm

Narcotics Anonymous Sundays 8 pm

CoDA Wednesdays 7 pm Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

Mondays amp Thursdays at 8 pm Saturdays at noon

For more information contact Lucy in the church office lucy

gracestlukesorg or 272-7425

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GRACESTLUKES Mobile AppGSLs mobile app is available for download in the Android and Apple Stores The app is an effective way for the church to communicate with you and for you to stay connected with the church The app is packed with resources such as Sundayrsquos readings and the daily office church events and news the pastoral care request form links to clergy and staff emails photo capture tools and more Best of all we can alert you to extra special happenings and cancellations via the apprsquos push notifications system You can download the app in the fol-lowing ways Search for GRACESTLUKES in the iTunesGoogle Play stores Follow this link wwwgracestlukesorgapp

The Messenger | July 2017| 3

2017 Search Process Update

That Baker always sings like she is try-ing to bounce her voice off the walls of a cathedral is intentional she believes in God says she has encountered the tangible manifestation of God and says that she tries to leave space for God to enter the room whenever she opens up her throat

Call For Vestry Nominations

Exodus Parish RetreatSept 29-Oct 1

Please join us at Camp Bratton-Green

Registration is coming soon

2017 Rector Search CommitteeIt is with gratitude that we announce the individuals who have agreed to serve in the 2017 rector search process These individuals were selected for their talent and faithfulness as well as their ability to represent our diverse community The parish will receive regular updates on their progress and we ask for your prayers and patience as they begin this important work The 2017 Rector Search Committee Nicki Souleacute (Search Chair) Antoinette Cheney Ryan Gibbs Barb Frazer Ed Hord Sandra Ireland Debbie McCanless Murray McKay and Josh Shipley

First Rector Search Roundtable ScheduledThe Rector Search Committee is already hard at work on the organization and research phases of the process One of the important steps in that process is dialogue with parishioners As we embark upon the search for our next rector we want to hear about your vision hopes dreams and concerns for our common journey at Grace-St Lukersquos To that end we will

be sending out an electronic survey in July (be on the lookout for links in social media and the eNews) We will also be holding two Rector Search Roundtables for those who are not comfortable with an electronic survey or who want to provide more in-depth feedback The first Rector Search Roundtable is scheduled for Saturday July 22 from 9 to 11 am in McClure Hall Light refreshments and child care will be provided If you are planning to attend please email the Rector Search Committee at rectorsearchgracestlukesorg to RSVP If you are not able to attend on July 22 watch your August Messenger for an announcement about the second Rector Search Roundtable to be held in August

Search Updates on the WebsiteAll updates from the 2017 Rector Search Committee will be posted on the website at wwwgracestlukesorgrector-search We will also keep you informed through the Messenger eNews and Sunday announcements in your service leaflet

Do you have an interest in parish governance Do you want to step up to a new leadership role at Grace-St Lukersquos Does the person down the pew from you have special values skills and enthusiasm for this parish Now is the time to think about vestry nominations for the Class of 2018 The Vestry Nominating Committee (VNC) is meeting discussing potential nominees and wants your input

In considering a potential nominee the following guide should be remembered

The person must be a confirmed communicant of Grace-St Lukersquos in good standing not less than eighteen (18) years of age a giver of record and shall not be employed by Grace-St Lukersquos Church Grace-St Lukersquos School or the Diocese

The Vestry functions like a board of directors overseeing policy and operations of the parish The five new members of the Vestry will begin service in January 2018 with a Vestry Retreat in early January and monthly dinner meetings on the third Tuesday of the month It is a three year commitment

The person submitting a name should have some indication that the named person would agree to have their name placed in nomination if asked by the Vestry Nominating Committee

Please submit nominations to Jim Mercer at jam1980mergmailcom or call at 299-0230 by August 1 Other members of the VNC are Larry Busby Jim Mercer Jane Morse Rob Norcross and Virginia Rowland

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GSL Daytime Book Group

Grace-St Lukersquos daytime book group meets on the second Thursday during the school year at 1130 in the Youth Room for a brown bag lunch and discussion of a variety of fiction and non-fiction books Membership is open to anyone at any time just read the book and show up for a lively discussion Friends from other churches are always welcome too Call Janie Morris 761-1020 or Carol Ann Mallory 497-0205 if you need more informationmdashbut itrsquos not rocket sciencemdashjust read the book and join us This IS your invitation You might want to get a head start over the Summer Happy Reading

Sept 14 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor TowlesOct 12 The Women in the Castle by Jessica ShattuckNov 9 A Man Called Ove by Frederik BackmanDec 14 Empty Mansions by Bell DedmanPaul Clark Newell JrJan 11 The Other Einstein by Marie BenedictFeb 8 Founding Mothers by Cokie RobertsMar 8 The Story Hour by Thrifty UmrigarApr 12 Plainsong Trilogy (any or all) by Kent HarufMay 10 The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes

Farewell Reception on July 16 for Mary Margaret Winn

The Fellowship Committee will host a reception for Mary Margaret on her last Sunday July 16 after the 1030 service She is leaving for seminary and we plan on giving her an extra special send-off for an extra special person She has been such a vital part of GSL and particularly the youth program Members of all ages will miss her wisdom sense of humor and the way she shares her love of Christ with all The reception will include finger foods punch and cake Please plan on joining us and wishing Mary Margaret well as her journey continues

Chelsea Kapes and Just City

You may not know her name but if you keep up with Just City you surely know her work Chelsea Kapes is Just Citys Clean Slate Fund Associate She was one of several young people spending a year of service and discernment in Memphis as part of the Episcopal Service Corp program City of Soul

We talked to Chelsea about what its like to be the bearer of frequent bad news how she would change expungement if she had one wish and why shes leaving Memphis with a justice cat To listen to the interview visit wwwtheoamnetworkcomtprpod2017621episode-4-chelsea-kapes

Church Athletics

THANK YOUThank you Baseball T-ball Softball coaches parents and players for making this another GREAT season This seasons coaches were John Houseal Kevin Brewer Jace Barger Alex Dunlap Les Jones Chaz Higgins Jeff Seidman Jason Callahan Jim Curry Drew Fontenot Ashley Lamar Rich Kelly Hunter Jones Justin Taylor Kevin Cubbins Mike Boyer and Joe Carney

Rich Kelly and Hunter Jones Coach Pitch Teams pre-game warm-up Coach TaylorCubbins 3rd4th Girls Softball Teams end of the year festivities

Coach Jeff Seidmanrsquos T-Ball Team Coach Seidmanrsquos Team

The Messenger | July 2017| 5

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Outreach Ministry

Books from BirthBy Philip Ramsey Rule Outreach Liaison

Books from Birth is a 2017 Grace-St Lukersquos Outreach grantee Phillip Ramsey Rule the Outreach Liaison to Books from Birth prepared the following article on the organization

The mission of Books from Birth is to promote kindergarten readiness and strengthen family bonds in Shelby County by providing age-appropriate books for all children from birth to age five

The official mission statement of Books from Birth sums up the goals of the largest affiliated partner to Dolly Partons Imagination Library foundation But I think it is just a small sample of the insurmountable force for good Books from Birth are to the families of Shelby County

After coming together in 2005 the organization set out with one goal in mind give children under the age of 5 access to books This may not seem like much a book is just a book right But this past April Books from Birth hosted a tea in Bartlett with perhaps its most well-known volunteer the 2016 Miss Tennessee Grace Burgess I think she summed up how Books from Birth contributes to the community best

As a teenager Grace babysat two kindergarten age kids and she would read books with them When she asked what book they wanted to read they told her We only have one book Grace could not fathom a home in which children did not have books It was something she took for granted in her own life reading with her parents and her sisters From then on child literacy would be her cause as both a Miss Tennessee pageant participant and as a volunteer for Books from Birth

Every month Books from Birth mails 44000 books to children across Shelby County who would otherwise not have a chance to have access to them As I look at the dozens of books on my shelf I cant imagine growing up without my Dad reading to me as a kid Books from Birth provides the gift of literacy to so many families here in Shelby County and its something that in most of our lives we consider a givenmdashreading a book You can learn more about volunteer opportunities or sponsoring a childrsquos access to books at the Books from Births website wwwbooksfrombirthorg

St Georgersquos Independent SchoolBy Katie Savage Outreach Liaison

This year the Outreach Committee was able to give $1000 to St Georgersquos Independent Schoolrsquos (SGIS) urban campus summer adventures This gift is able to provide 7 children with the opportunity to attend 4 weeks of enriching fun The full day camp offers an academic block in the morning taught by regular classroom teachers and an afternoon block of enrichment activities Each day the campers have a time for praise prayer and reflection during the daily chapel service

Summer Adventures was designed to help students stay engaged in learning activities during the summer months Studies indicate a significant learning loss over the summer when children are not engaged in learning The activities during this camp support studentsrsquo growth in reading writing math and language arts

This is our fourth year to contribute to the SGIS summer adventures camp It has been a great gift of GSLrsquos to minister to the young students of our future The Outreach Committee is grateful for your donations and we thank you for our opportunity to support organizations within our community

The Messenger | July 2017| 7

Food Pantry Facts By Juan Fuentes

We did not have a Food Pantry Facts in the June Messenger because I was out of town and unable to do it I am back to the happy wonderful daily routine of life in Memphis and GSL So here are two monthsmdashApril and Maymdashof Food Pantry Facts We are grateful to Calvary Episcopal Church and to Mr Ruffin who collected food for the GSL Food Pantry We are thankful and grateful for our parishioners and the community which helps keep the ldquolittle food pantry with a big heartrdquo helping our community

April 2017 Statistics Number of Families served 53 households which included 76 adults 45 children and 17 seniors

May 2017 Statistics Number of Families served 31 households which included 45 adults 57 children and 3 seniors

Volunteer Hours 29 hours which included 16 hours distributing food 5 hours Food Bank pick-up and shelving 30 hours shopping and shelving 50 hours cleaning and re-stocking not including the hours spent by volunteer packers

Mark your calendars The last Sunday of the month July 30 is Food Pantry Sunday We ask that you bring dried milk tooth paste tooth brushes toilet paper (big need) and hygiene products

Volunteers are always needed To volunteer call Happy Jones at 901-276-2136 or email happyfredcomcastnet

ldquoBut if anyone has the worlds goods and sees his brother in need yet closes his heart against him how does Gods love abide in him Little children let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truthrdquo 1 John 317-18

Thank you to Calvary Episcopal Church By Juan Fuentes

What a blessing comes from God when we collaborate to help the poor and the needy The Grace-St Lukersquos Food Pantry received a generous donation of food collected by the parishioners at Calvary to celebrate Pentecost

We are most grateful and appreciate this effort as we were also delighted to be able to collect many bags of clothing to help the Calvary menrsquos closet and the Room in the Inn

ldquoHe said also to the man who had invited him lsquoWhen you give a dinner or a banquet do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid But when you give a feast invite the poor the crippled the lame the blind and you will be blessed because they cannot repay you For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the justrsquordquo Luke 1412-14

Our thanks and gratitude to you Christine Todd and to the parishioners of Calvary for helping the GSL Food Pantry

ldquoThe little Food Pantry with a Big Heartrdquo

Episcopal Relief amp Development Update

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT One of the innovative ways that ERD and its partners are doing the work of healing a hurting world at the community level is through our savings with education program I have recently had the opportunity to visit these programs in Zambia Sri Lanka Ghana and Colombia to see firsthand the impact theyre having

COUNTRY FOCUSndashSRI LANKA Both Hands Clapping In recent decades the country of Sri Lanka has experienced both man-made and natural disasters A 25-year civil war brought decades of violence and in its aftermath hundreds of thousands

have been displaced The devastating tsunami of 2004 battered the country killing tens of thousands of Sri Lankans and leaving more than a million homeless And in 2010 major monsoons led to widespread flooding

PROGRAM FOCUSndashEarly Childhood Development in Zambia For the past five years ERDs comprehensive Early Childhood Development (ECD) program has been strengthening childrens health and development in Zambia In partnership with the Zambia Anglican Council Outreach Programmes weve developed and refined a holistic program to engage parents and other primary caregivers in vulnerable families

UPDATE REPORTndashOpening Our Hearts to Syrian Refugees ERD continues to respond to the Syrian crisis through support to agencies in Syria in Europe and the Holy Land

We can never forget nor cease to be moved by these words If its not about LOVE its not about GOD

Follow this link for more httpssupportepiscopalrelieforgnewsletter2017061706seekservehtml

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Wednesday July 5ndashSunday July 9mdashldquoWalking in Memphisrdquo Service-Learning Experience Rising 7thndash12th graders will participate in an immersive summer experience in Memphis exploring the city and getting to know our neighbors We will work with organiza-tions and people committed to Memphis learning about why our history is important and exploring larger ideas of service and what it means By ldquoWalking in Memphisrdquo we will gain understanding of our city and her people while having a blast

Welcome Meredith Day We will also welcome our interim youth minister Meredith Day to GSL this month To read more about Meredith revisit your May Messenger

Summer Lunches are back EYC will meet at lunch for food and fellowship at Lost Pizza Co (2855 Poplar Ave) All rising 6thndash12th graders are welcome to attend This is a great introduction to youth group for rising 6th graders and the perfect way for everyone to catch up with friends So if you want to hang out with friends and enjoy a great meal meet us at the restaurant at 1130 am each of the following Tuesdays July 11 18 amp 25 and August 1 Make sure to bring $5 and friends are welcome For more info visit the youth page on the website wwwgracestlukesorgyouth-group

EYC News and Events

Pastoral Care CornerOffice Hours at MuddysPlease join me for ldquoOffice Hoursrdquo at Muddyrsquos Bake Shop on Cooper Wednesdays from 830ndash10 am Itrsquos a great way to get to know other parishioners in an informal setting There is no agendahellipexcept to enjoy each otherrsquos company Please note I will not be at Muddyrsquos on July 5 but hope to see you on another Wednesday ndashAmy+

Your Prayers are RequestedThere are many ways to participate in the pastoral care ministry at Grace-St Lukersquos both officially and unofficially but one of the most important is through your prayer The Prayers of the People are read from the lectern during most worship services and every week those who have requested that their names be included in the Prayers of the People are listed in the very back of the service leaflet Please take this list home with you and use it throughout the week to continue praying both for those who have asked publicly for our prayers and for those parishioners whose needs are private

To submit a pastoral care request or to have your name added to the Prayers of the People please complete the Pastoral Care Requests form located on the GSL website wwwgracestlukesorgprayer-request Requests submitted through this form will be emailed di-rectly to the appropriate lay staff andor clergy Alternately you may call the church office or email the Rev Amy George curate at amygracestlukesorg or Amanda McGriff Pastoral Care coordinator at amandagracestlukesorg

Christian Education

VBS 2017 In the BooksDespite farewells to a beloved priest scheduling challenges technical difficulties and a week-long power outage leading up to the big week VBS came together beautifully and a great time was had by all It turns out this yearrsquos theme was a fitting one Jesus and His Miracles

49 children spent their mornings learning about five of the amazing things Jesus did to show Godrsquos power and love to the world ndash changing water into wine giving sight to Bartimaeus the miraculous catch of fish walking on water and healing the ten lepers Through music scavenger hunts crafts skits and even snacks VBS kids explored each of these stories and took home

the lesson that Godrsquos love for us overcomes even the biggest of challenges and makes impossible things possible

We are so thankful for the many friends who helped make this yearrsquos VBS a success It truly does take a village to put on an event like this and our village at GSL always answers the call From the sign-in table snack prep and clean up to childrenrsquos group leaders crafts skits and recreation 9 parishioners 17 church staff members and 18 high school volunteers played a part in this yearrsquos program We appreciate each one and look forward to another wonderful week next year

Sharon CampbellDirector of Childrenrsquos Education

VBS pictures wwwflickrcomphotosgracestlukesalbums72157682463895261

Pastrix There is a house in Denver they call All Sinners and Saints Itrsquos been the refuge of many a poor soul and God a sainthellipI ainrsquot [Sung to the tune of ldquoHouse of the Rising Sunrdquo the Animals 1964]

July 17 24 amp 31 530-630 PMLocation Church of the Holy Communion

(Upstairs in the Carrick Room)4645 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis TN 38117

Hosted by the West TN Episcopal Addiction amp Recovery Commission

Come join an exploration of cranky beautiful faith as expressed by Nadia Bolz-Weber in a study of her book Pastrix As founding pastor of the House of All Sinners and Saints an ELCA mission church in Denver Colorado she is in recovery and pastors to all but especially to those who feel alienated from religion If you were fortunate enough to see her at the Lenten Preaching Series at Calvary Episcopal Church this year you know that shersquos honest thought provoking and committed to inclusiveness and social justice

Books can be found at the local Episcopal Book Store (527-5684) or the big box store online (Amazon)

For more information contact co-chairs Lucy Owens (272-7425 lucygracestlukesorg) or Shannon Tucker (281-0785 shannontuckergmailcom)

The Messenger | July 2017| 9

Letter from Bishop Johnson to the Diocese of West TennesseeDear Friends

I met with the Standing Committee of the Diocese today to inform them of my plan to continue God willing to serve as Bishop Diocesan of West Tennessee into 2019 I have been in contact with the Presiding Bishop to ask him to set the date of the ordination of my successor in accordance with his timeframe

The Standing Committee will now begin to take the required canonical steps to lead the Diocese through the nomination and election process By Canon I am required to fully delegate this responsibility to the Standing Committee I trust that their work will lead to a smooth transition of leadership and I invite you to join with me in praying for them the Diocese and all who will be engaged in this process The Standing Committee will be in touch with you to provide information about their work in the weeks ahead

For over forty years Jeannie and I have invested our lives and that of our family in ordained ministry in The Episcopal Church We have served in various places and capacities and this continues to be our privilege Sixteen of these years have been as Bishop of West Tennessee and we cherish this time and the relationships it has allowed us to deepen and share with you Jeannie and I invite you to join us in continuing together the love work and commitment we joyfully share in Christs service in this part of Gods vineyard

God willing is the customary and insightful caveat attached to any announcement regarding Gods working in our lives beyond this present moment So it is today We will have the time to speak freely of our common hopes for the future and of the thanks-giving we continue to share as we move ahead in ministry and witness to Gods love in this present time For now let us remem-ber the words of the Psalmist who proclaims This is the day that the Lord has made Let us rejoice and be glad in it Then God willing let us look forward to the next great adventure God has in mind for West Tennessee Surely it will be good news

Blessings with a promise of more to comeThe Rt Rev Don E Johnson Copies of Letter from the Standing Committee at info center in church hallway

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 (wwwgracestlukesorgmember-centralpastoral-care-requests) Requests submitted through this online form will be emailed directly to the appropriate lay staff andor clergy Al-ternately you may call the church office at 272-7425 or email the Rev Amy George curate at amygracestlukesorg or Amanda McGriff director of Pastoral Care at amandagracestlukesorg

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Donrsquot Miss the Fun at GSLrsquos SummerFest Children all over the Mid-South are having a blast at this yearrsquos SummerFest Herersquos the good news The fun times are still going on See below for a glimpse into the fun camps being offered this month We hope to see your children there

Questions Email or call Director of SummerFest Emily Merrell today 278-2770 or emerrellgslschoolorg

Sign your child up for one of the many fun SummerFest programs by visiting wwwgslschoolorg then click on the SummerFest link on the homepage

GSL Still Accepting Applications for the 2017-18 School YearIf SummerFest sounds exciting then come tour GSL and learn more about what is offered to students all year long GSL still has a few spots open in select grades Learn how you can make GSL your childs Anchor for Life Contact Director of Enrollment Shelly McGuire at smcguiregslschoolorg or 273-1085 today

Grace-St Lukes Episcopal School News

MembershipNews

Faithful DepartedTimothy Edgar Bolding on May 23 2017

MarriagesMary Arnold to Paul Owens II on May 27 2017Alice Keelin to Doug Ray on June 3 2017

Holy BaptismMay 13 2017Louise Kristopher Burke daughter of Katherine Roberson amp

Andrew John BurkeEvelyn Ann Seidman daughter of Jennifer Roberson amp Jeffrey

Datson SeidmanPentecost June 4 2017Nora Carrie Eason daughter of Shanna amp Brian EasonAaron Gregory Eason son of Shanna amp Brian EasonMcCartney Catherine Gipson daughter of Kristy amp Stephen GipsonMr Joey Craig SichtingClaire Joy Spicer daughter of Lauren amp Brad SpicerThomas Ray Stephenson II son of Katie amp Tommy StephensonLiam McKinley Toon son of Sydney Alexander amp Shannon Toon

The Messenger | July 2017| 11

LaySchedule

The July schedule may be found at wwwgracestlukesorgweeklyteams It includes acolytes LEMs lectors vergers bread bakers altar guild Crossmen breakfast cooks and clergy for Sunday mornings and special services

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 date for baptism is Nov 5 For more information and to schedule a baptism contact Connie Johns 272-7425 ext 222 or conniegracestlukesorg

Looking Towards Sunday

Revised Common LectionaryTrack 2 Year AJuly 2 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 285-9 Psalm 891-415-18 Romans 612-23 Matthew 1040-42July 9 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Zechariah 99-12 Psalm 1458-15 Romans 715-25a Matthew 1116-19 25-30July 16 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 5510-13 Psalm 659-14 Romans 81-11 Matthew 131-918-23July 23 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 446-8 Psalm 8611-17 Romans 812-25 Matthew 1324-3036-43July 30 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 35-12 Psalm 119129-136 Romans 826-39 Matthew 1331-3344-52wwwgracestlukesorgspirituality-and-worshippreparing-for-sunday

The link above is access to Sunday lectionary readings online where you may reflect and pray over them at any time Also offered are an overview scripture backgrounds a reflection and prayer starter to enhance your worship experience

Altar Gifts Offered In Loving Memory of

July 2 E Upton Bertaut Betty Bertaut Eugene Michel Holder Jr Richard Dudley Holder Eugene Michel Holder Elvin Jordan Holder Laura Banks Jordan Richard Dudley Jordan Bettie Crawford Jordan Betty Brink Holder and Sherri Sawyer

July 9 Elaine Gregson Langford Frank Mayne Langford Sr Camille Rhea Terrell Mildred Gregson Rhea Dorothy Walker Palmer Jackson Francis Palmer Evelyn Mitchell Webb Earline McFarland Morehead and John Vandiver Mitchell

July 16 Tracy Plyler Anne Ogden Plyler Thomas Mathews Plyler and William Ogden Plyler

July 23 Garth Connally Jones and Wharton Stewart Jones SrJuly 30 Florence Boyce Battle and Walter Preston Battle

Grace-St Lukes Episcopal Church1720 Peabody AvenueMemphis Tennessee 38104-6124901-272-7425 901-272-9833 (fax)gslgracestlukesorg wwwgracestlukesorg

The Messenger of Grace-St Lukes Episcopal Church (USPS 778-900)-pub-lished monthly by Grace-St Lukes Episcopal Church 1720 Peabody Avenue Memphis Tennessee 38104 Periodicals postage paid at Memphis TN POSTMASTER send address changes to Grace-St Lukes Episcopal Church 1720 Peabody Avenue Memphis TN 38104 (901) 272-7425 email gslgracestlukesorg Lucy Owens Editor

Calendar OnlineMaster Calendar wwwgracestlukesorgevents

CalendarHighlights

Office Closes at Noon on Fridays in the Summer

July 4 Church Office ClosedJuly 5-9 EYC Service Learning July 16 Reception for Mary MargaretJuly 30 Food Pantry SundayAug 8 Finance MtgAug 11 Executive MtgAug 15 VestryAug 20 Episcopal School Sunday Backpack Blessing BLTs after 1030 ServiceAug 27 Recovery Sunday

POSTMASTER Please do not hold Dated Material

Please remember Grace-St Lukes Church in your will

71st Annual Lay-mens Conference August 18-20

All Episcopal men are invited to come to the mountain for the 71st Annual Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennesseemdashwhich weve all come to know as the Laymens ConferencemdashAugust 18-20 The theme of this years conference is Dont be afraid from now on you will fish for peoplerdquo (Luke 510) This years speakers are Inky Johnson former University of Tennessee football player the Rev Brian McVey rector at Church of the Advent Nashville and Nathan Lee musician and founder of Send Musicians to Prison which brings music Bible studies and more to prisons in Tennessee and elsewhere Activities BBQ cooking contest bluegrass jam choir cycling fly fishing golf hiking lawn games skeet shooting swimming tennis 12-step meeting motorcycling and a meeting on embracing loss

You can register online at wwwtnchurchmenorgmdashwe look forward to seeing our old friends making new ones and celebrating our common life in Christ For more info about the Laymens conference contact GSL member Don McLemore dmclcomcastnet