IN OUR PRAYERS

For Our Parishioners: Abby Aberdeen, The Alexander Family, Wil Allin, The Bird & Colonna Families, Jane Conrad, Ervin Dinsmore, Dana Downey, Doris Hallin, Ann Heisser, Medina Hilizah, Bonnie Honaker, Marge Hudson, Faye Julian, Melissa Shaw Kincaid, Kathy Lamb, Ellen LoCurto-Martinez, Susan McKeown, Virginia Lyman, Lisa Mandrell, Carolyn McConnell, Marilyn Randall, Krissa Randolph, Nora Ridgeway, B.J. Shelton, Sarah Sheppeard, Pat Shockley, Muriel Sirett, Craig Strange, Teresa Van de Vate, Diccie Way, The Werner Family, Larry Williams, Jane Wilson, Joan Wilson, Sandra Wilson, Ferol Yearout

Friends and relatives of parishioners will remain on the active prayer list for 6 weeks. If you would like for them to remain

on the list longer, please call the church office.

For Relatives of Parishioners: Margaret Arnold, Jerry Backus, Larry Barr, Kellie Boerner, Bill Brennion, Paul Caton, Gregory Cazalet, Bob Charette, Joan DeBiasi, Ronald Dixon, Nathaniel Hester, Hannah, Charles, Laura & Ruth Hoglan, Gabe Howard, Gabrielle Howard, Jan & Jim, Helen Keyes, Mary Beth Korzybski, Athene Law, Molly McCue, Sara Monette, Frankie Moyers, Jamie Murphey, Joanna Nelson, Laura Reynolds, Ed Ross, Ruby Rusk, Scott, The Taylor Family, Judy Walsh, Bob Webb, Jami Welden, Billy Welsh, Sarah Welsh, Al Williams, Richie Wood, Jane Zitta

For Friends of Parishioners: Mary Ashley, Larry Benson, Pat Besselman, Bill, Mary Lou Bowery, Laura Casey, Sarah Cates, Liz Elliot, Emma Harrod, The Helton Family, Dianne Henson, Ronnie Hilton, Natalie Hotaling, Verna Nail, Tara Perry, The Phelps-Taylor Family, Bill Rixham, Judy Shea, The Sipf Family, Hope Stockman, Amy Stubblefield, Tracy, Jeanne Tredup, Victoria

+ We pray for those in the military & those who have been deployed.

Craig Finnerty and Matt Smaldino

We also pray for those grieving the loss of job, of health, or a relationship.

+ O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers:

Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be

turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

DEDICATIONS

THE ALTAR FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD. THE CANDLE AT THE RESERVED SACRAMENT IS GIVEN IN HONOR OF

MEG’S 18TH BIRTHDAY BY SCOTT & HOPE MITCHELL. TODAY’S MINISTRIES

8:30 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Jim Anderson Preaching: The Rev. Jim Anderson Acolyte: Ed Hochnedel Coffee Team: Charlie Lutz Eucharistic Minister: Ed Archer Eucharistic Visitor: Sabra Parish Intercessor: Karen Downing Lector: Mike Martinez Usher: Glen Anderson Vpod: Mike Bowman

11:00 am Celebrant: The Rev. Cal Calhoun Acolytes: Mason Werner, Claire Werner, James Robert Long Altar Guild: Megan Brown, Jennifer Doherty, Dana

Downey, Fran Potter*, Dedie Stansberry Caring for Others: Alice Towery Children’s Church: Ashley Shealy, Lynn Hopps Coffee Team: Sheri Kilbey Eucharistic Minister: Audrey Williams, Liz Rea Eucharistic Visitor: Sabra Parish Flower Delivery: Sharon White Flower Guild: Claudia Bender, Ann Bowman, Susan

McKeown, Lee Murdock, Sally Sisk, Mary Ann Venable

Greeter: Bill & Fran Potter Intercessor: Markos Kilbey Jr. Acolyte: Caden Shealy Lectors: Anna Graham, Jason Long, Margaret Slattery, Adam Thrash Linen Guild Clarke Harrison Medical Team: Jan Travins Oblation Bearers: Judy Poulson, Karen Sproles Preschool Chapel: Katherine Smithwick Preschool Helper: Ashlyn Daugherty Ushers: Mike Bowman, Rick McClain Vpod: Mike Bowman

We welcome all guests to Good Samaritan. Please take a moment to fill out the pew card and place it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. Following the service, please join us for Coffee Hour in Henslee Hall and pick up a newcomer’s information packet.

We have assisted listening devices for those who have trouble hearing during the service. Please look for them in the narthex or ask one of the ushers for assistance. We also have large print copies of the Book of Common Prayer for those who need them.

Childcare is available at 8:30 am & 11:00 am. Children are welcome to attend the church service; activity packs are available. Out of respect to fellow worshippers, please take restless children to the chapel in the back of the church. Most of the service can be heard in the chapel area.

NURSERY (age 2 and under) is provided in the church nursery for both the early and late service. Children may be picked up for communion or immediately after the service.

PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN CHAPEL (3 years - kindergarten) begins downstairs at 9:45 am. Children will be brought up to their families at communion time.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH (grades 1 - 4) Children begin worship with their parents and then follow the cross out for Children's Church after the Gospel reading. Children will return at the offertory to join their families for communion.

† TODAY AT GOOD SAMARITAN †

THE FRIST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY JANUARY 7, 2018

8:30 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I– childcare available No Sunday School 11:00 AM Feast of Lights – childcare available 12:30 PM GS Social Lights Lunch at Aubrey’s 12:30 pm All Youth Epiphany Service Project 4:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry

WELCOME TO GOOD SAMARITAN GROW IN FAITH. LIVE IN HOPE. SHARE GOD'S LOVE.

WELCOME TO GOOD SAMARITAN GROW IN FAITH. LIVE IN HOPE. SHARE GOD'S LOVE.

PARISH CALENDAR

FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 7, 2018

Tuesday, Jan. 9 10:00 am Holy Eucharist & Healing 11:00 am Bible Study 1:00 pm Staff Meeting 5:45 pm Women’s Bible Study 6:00 pm Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm Book Group at Newk’s

Wednesday, Jan. 10 7:00 pm Kerygma Thursday, Jan.11 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

Fri.-Mon., Jan.12-15 High School Winter Camp at Grace Point

Saturday, Jan. 13 TBA GS Social Lights Movie & Dinner

COMING EVENTS

Sunday, Jan. 14 9:45 am Sunday School resumes 12:30 pm Club 45

Monday, Jan. 15 Dr. Martin Luther King Day Office Closed 8:00 am MLK Breakfast at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 10:00 am Dr. MLK Memorial March

Friday, Jan. 19 Vestry Retreat Weekend 6 – 9:00 pm Parents’ Night Out

Sunday, Jan. 21 2 – 4:00 pm Good Sam Goes Ice Skating

Monday, Jan. 22 FISH Day

Tuesday, Jan. 23 5:00 pm Women’s Mentoring Ministry

Wednesday, Jan. 24 11:00 am VMC Lunch

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hey Youth - are you already dreaming of summer camp, but it’s late December? Then Winter Camp is for you! If you have been to camp at Grace Point before, you know how meaningful and fun it is. And if you haven't been, now is the perfect time to check it out! Space is filling quickly, so hurry and register! 9-12th graders: Jan. 12-15; 6-8th graders: Feb. 2-4. If you need a scholarship, don't hesitate to ask. Contact Sinead at sdoherty@vols.utk.edu for registration information.

The Women’s Bible Study postposed its January 2 start date and will resume this Tuesday, January 9 at 5:45 PM. The Men’s Bible Study will also resume on this Tuesday, January 9 at 6:00 pm. All Sunday School Classes resume on January 14 at 9:45 AM.

NEXT Sunday, January 14 at 9:45 AM, we will begin a new Adult Sunday School class. “Flourishing: Living into God's Call Every Day” will be lay led by Christie Dietz and Kate Flynn. This 8-week course will be an exploratory adventure on how we can grow spiritually by taking care of ourselves in our every day journey. For more information, check out the December & January LOGOS.

Good Samaritans are invited to join others from around the Diocese in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Memorial March Parade on Monday, January 15. As in past years, Episcopalians will gather at St. Luke’s Church, 600 South Chestnut Street, at 8 AM for breakfast and assembly. The March begins at 10 AM. The Parade route will stretch from Chilhowee Park – Midway Entrance on N. Beaman Street to Harriet Tubman Street. Contact Fr. Jim at hillcitypriest@gmail.com if you have questions.

The Annual Chili Cook-off is set for Sunday, January 28 at 6:00 pm! We’ll need creative folks to enter their best chili recipes and we’ll need brave folks willing to judge their creative culinary creations! Check out the signup sheets in Henslee Hall and signup NOW!

Beginning in 2016, Good Samaritan made the bold decision to give away the cash plate every Sunday to a charity or worthy cause. Fr. Cal (and many others) thought that it would start out great, but wondered if it could be sustained over time. But with a leap of faith, the Outreach Committee, our clergy and the entire parish forged ahead…with great success, not only for 2016, but throughout 2017 too. In 2016, the cash plate total was $31,576. In 2017, it was $48,439. Thank you for your generosity Good Samaritans! We all look forward to 2018 and the prospects for continued generosity and giving.

CELEBRATIONS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

1/08- Anne Bender 1/09- Craig Strange 1/13- Aiden Brown 1/08- Meg Mitchell 1/10- Ashley Shealy 1/13- Robin Crook 1/08- Terry Truett 1/11- Reinhold Mann 1/13- Marilyn Randall 1/09- Nicholas Richards 1/12- Tom Schlitt 1/13- Garrick Stapleton

The Weekly Cash from the Plate Offering

The cash plate this week will go to Smokey’s Pantry at Tyson House, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Smokey’s Pantry is the first food pantry at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and focuses its services primarily for the students, faculty, and staff of UTK. The pantry is a collaboration between the UT student government, Tyson House, FISH Pantry, and many other partners. Smokey’s Pantry is located in Tyson House (the Lutheran and Episcopal Campus Ministries) and helps distribute food to those in need. Hunger is present on college campuses and is an added stress for studying and working students and faculty. Smokey’s Pantry can provide up to a week’s groceries and hygiene products to anyone in need.

Last week’s offering of $787 has been designated for The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley.

Thank you for your generosity.

The Staff of The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan

The Rev. Cal Calhoun, Rector The Rev. Howard Hess, Priest Associate The Rev. Jim Anderson, Priest Associate

Ann Backus, Christian Education Coordinator Fredrick Brabson, Director of Music and Liturgy

Jennifer Dunn, Director of Communications Sinead Doherty, Youth Minister

Lisa Webb, Administrative Assistant Emily Hurt, Nursery Coordinator

John Paul Boltik, Sexton 425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923

www.goodsamaritan.dioet.org

865-693-9591 - goodsam@knology.net

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