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Snow ConesSunday, July 24

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Take a break from the heat.Join us for a sweet treat.

The MessengerGrace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church Volume 63, No. 7 July 2016

Inside This IssueAltar Flowers............................................................. 11Athletics ..................................................................... 7Baptism Information .................................................. 11Calendar Highlights .................................................... 12Call for Vestry Nominations ........................................... 2Children's Christian Education ....................................... 8EYC News ................................................................... 7Fellowship Corner ........................................................ 5Food Pantry Sunday ................................................... 10GSL Book Group .......................................................... 4Hi, my name is Amy..................................................... 3Laymen's Conference ................................................... 6Lay Schedule ............................................................ 11Looking Towards Sunday ............................................ 11Member News ........................................................... 11Outreach Ministries ...................................................... 9Pastoral Care Corner .................................................... 6Recovery Book Study ................................................... 4School News ............................................................. 10Snow Cone Sunday ........................................... Cover/11Special Friends Fellowship Club ..................................... 4

On the cover: Take a break from the heat and join us for a sweet treat. Kona Ice will be in the circle drive after the 10:30 service on July 24 with $1.00 off snow cones in 4 sizes and 10 YUMMY flavors!

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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: The Office closes at noon on Friday until school resumes

StaffThe Rev. Richard Lawson, RectorThe Rev. Broderick Greer, CurateThe Rev. Amy George, CurateThe Rev. Andy MacBeth, Assisting PriestChristi 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, 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 August issue of The Messenger is 9 am, July 15! Contact Lucy at 272-7425 or lucy@gracestlukes.org with any questions.

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"Hi, my name is Amy. What’s yours?"

When I retired from teaching three years ago, I asked my first graders to give me some advice about moving and starting a new chapter in my life. One of my students was particularly concerned about my ability to meet new people and gave me this advice. "If you don’t know someone, just hold out your hand and say, ‘Hi, my name is Ms. George. What’s yours? You’ll be fine." Here it goes. “Hi, my name is Amy. What’s yours?”

I have already been blessed by meeting so many of you and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the warm welcome I have received. What an amazing church family I can now call my own! I suppose like any new family though, you are probably wanting to know about your newest member.

So, allow me to introduce myself. I am a native Memphian and have lived here all of my life. Prior to going to seminary, I taught in the CLUE program for 25 years for the then, Memphis City Schools, at Grahamwood Elementary. I loved being a teacher and have missed seeing children on a daily basis. I am so looking forward to being around children again and am hopeful that random knee hugs will appear again.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a Master’s degree in Education. Both are from the University of Memphis (and yes, I am a big fan of the blue and gray). Three years ago, I retired from teaching, loaded up all my belongings and moved to Sewanee and what is affectionately known as the Holy Mountain (even though we realize it is really only a plateau). Going to seminary in a place that reminds everyone a lot of Hogwarts at the School of Theology at the University of South was a wonderful experience, and I will always treasure the time I spent there and the community I came to call family. On May 6th, I graduated with my shiny new Master of Divinity degree and soon loaded up again and headed back to the Bluff City. I was ordained to the transitional diaconate on June 4th and began here on June 5th.

I was blessed to be raised and formed by the wonderful people of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Memphis. Serving in varied leadership positions there has helped me, I believe, to know the ins and outs of the church from the lay perspective.

Although I have yet to find my new routine, in my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. I am also a baseball junkie and a long suffering die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. And while for many years I enjoyed participating in the Memphis theatre community as an actress, I now look forward channeling my love for it as an audience member.

I am the youngest of three children and my parents and both of my older brothers live in Memphis (as do 7 of my 9 nephews). I have a furry four-footed family member named Tink, who has proudly proclaimed herself the “Episcopug” for almost 13 years.

I am humbled and excited to begin my ministry at Grace St. Luke’s. As a friend of mine summed it up perfectly recently when upon realizing I had been called here, “Oh my, Amy. You have landed in the honey pot!” In my short time here, I have discovered just how true these words are and I am grateful to be a part of such a wonderful place! –The Reverend Amy George

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GSL Book Group resumes in September

The first year of the GSL Daytime Book Group was a big success. It will resume in September. This is an open group…no invitation or requirements other than a love of reading. Get a head start on your GSL Book Group reading. The discussions continue

in September. Visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/daytime-book-group for more information. Here's the list:September 8: The Dovekeepers by Alice HoffmanOctober 13: Everybody’s Fool by Richard RussoNovember 10: The Accidental Empress by Allison PitakiDecember 8: Homer and Langly by E. L. DoctorowJanuary 12: Vilette by Charlotte BronteFebruary 9: The Swans of 5th Avenue by Melanie BenjaminMarch 9: The Tortilla Curtain by T. C. BoyleApril 13: Mornings on Horseback by David McCulloughMay 11: The Train to Crystal City by Jan Jarboe Russell

For more information, contact Janie Morris (morrishome1@bellsouth.net) or Carol Ann Mallory (cam2269@aol.com).

The Gifts of Imperfection

by Brené BrownThree-Week Book Study

July 13, 20, & 27*6:30-7:30 pm

Recovery is not a destination, but a journey that continues through both the good days and the bad and each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We make a daily choice to continue to move forward even when it may seem too difficult in the moment. In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown will engage our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate courage, compassion, and connection.

For more information, contact commission co-chairs: Lucy Owens (272-7425, lucy@gracestlukes.org) or Shannon Tucker (281-0785, shannon.tucker@gmail.com). Location: Church of the Holy Communion, Room 310 (Carrick Room), 4645 Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN 38117. Hosted by the Addiction and Recovery Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. *please note corrected dates

Special Friends Fellowship Club

In late 2015, the parent of a young adult with Special Needs saw a void in the community for adults with special needs that would offer them a social and spiritual outlet on a regular, and long-term basis. Answering what she described as a nagging call, she approached the diocese to explore the possi-bility of developing a program. Fr. John Burruss, Canon for Sustainable Min-istries, as charged by Bishop Don Johnson, appointed Fr. Tom Momberg, Vicar of Annunciation, to facilitate a group of representatives from across the diocese to discuss possibilities.

Over the course of several months, the committee, comprised of Justin Miller (Grace-St. Luke’s), Richard Rough (Church of the Holy Communion), Fr. Jeff Marks (St. Andrews, Collierville), Hilary Chipley (Calvary), Susan, Leigh, (All Saints'), and Janie Morris, met and the kick-off of Special Friends Fellowship Club was held on June 26 at All Saints' Episcopal Church.

Special Friends will be open to adults with developmental disabilities over the age of nineteen. The summer session will consist of four gatherings, meeting every other week. All Saints Episcopal has graciously offered meeting space for all sessions, but this will be a diocesan effort with volunteers currently coming from four participating parishes: Calvary, Church of the Holy Communion, Grace-St. Luke’s, and St. Andrew’s, Collierville. Volunteers will provide dinner and assistance with activities and worship, and will include teens, young adults, and not so young adults.

Based on the success of the summer program, it is hoped that Special Friends Fellowship Club will continue into the school year. It is hoped that additional parishes will join in the fun by volunteering to provide volunteers and food one Sunday evening a quarter. If your parish is not yet participating, you are cordially invited to volunteer with other parishes. Contact Janie Morris at 761-1020 or morrishome1@bellsouth.net for further information. Scheduled meeting dates are June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug.7. Grace-St. Luke’s day to co-host is July 24. To volunteer on the 24th, please contact Janie.

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Fellowship CornerWe thank everyone who participated in a glorious night at the Shell on June 5 (pictures below). Amazing cool weather, delicious food, and great music. The Rev. Amy George had a wonderful opportunity to meet and visit with parishioners on June 26.

The committee is taking a break for the month of July but keep on the lookout for details of events planned for August. A reception will signal the start of the year for Grace-St. Luke's School, and we'll bring the summer to close with an amazing BLT Sunday on August 28. Trust us, this popular lunch is worth waiting for!

More GSL Night at the Levitt Shell pictures may be found in the GSL Night at the Levitt Shell photo albums at www.facebook.com/gracestlukes and at www.flickr.com/gracestlukes.

More pictures from Amy's Welcome Reception may be found in the Amy's Welcome Reception photo albums at www.facebook.com/gracestlukes and at www.flickr.com/gracestlukes.

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70th Annual Laymen's Conference August 19–21Dear Brothers in Christ, As the summer begins, I hope that each one of you is planning to come to the mountain for the 70th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee--which we've all come to know as the Laymen's Conference--August 19-21, 2016. Hopefully, you already received the registration flyer in the mail. The theme of this year's conference is "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.” (Ps. 96:1). One of the things that I always enjoy about the Laymen's Conference is when we lift up our voices in the pavilion and in All Saints' Chapel on Sunday morning. I found three speakers—Gary Morris, Phil Madeira, and the Rev. Geoffrey Butcher—for whom music has been an integral part of their Christian faith and how music likewise has shaped us in our lives in Christ. As always, we will also have our famous rib-cooking contest Friday evening and our Saturday recreation time. You can register online at www.tnchurchmen.org—we look forward to seeing our old friends, making new ones, and celebrating our common life in Christ. Shelton Clark, President, Episcopal Churchmen of TennesseeFor more info, contact GSL member, Don McLemore: d.mcl@comcast.net

Welcome and Thank You, by Amanda McGriffWe are delighted to welcome the Reverend Amy George to Grace-St. Luke’s and to Pastoral Care. Over the summer, each Pastoral Care team will have the opportunity to visit with her in a small group setting over a shared meal. I wish that we could do the same for the entire parish, because I cannot wait for everyone to get to know her. She is funny and warm, and we are very excited that she is here.

For those of us in Pastoral Care, this past year has been a season of waiting, preparation and transition. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of those who have been so supportive of this ministry during this time, especially the clergy and staff of GSL; the Rev. Russ Snapp, who served as Interim; Juan Fuentes, Pastoral Care Coordinator; the four Pastoral Care team leaders—Shelley Baur, Julia McDonald, Lillian Trotter and Kim Weiss; and all of the Pastoral Care team members. Thank you also to the parish for bearing with us as we have tried to maintain the strong Grace-St. Luke’s tradition of caring for one another in times of need.

I think it is appropriate that Amy comes to us in a green season. As the children’s Catechesis song says, “Green is for the growing time.”

Thank YouThank you to the family of Mrs. Marion Page for donating the beautiful flower arrangements from her funeral to Pastoral Care for delivery to those in need in the parish. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated.

Pastoral Care RequestsTo 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.

Pastoral CareCorner

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Summer Lunches are back! EYC will be meeting at lunch for food and fellowship Tuesdays in July. All rising 6th-12th 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 11:30 pm each of the following Tuesdays. Make sure to bring $5, and friends are welcome!

July 5—No lunch due to youth service experienceJuly 12, 19, 26 & Aug. 2—Lost Pizza Co. (2855 Poplar Ave.)

Fore more info, contact Mary Margaret (marymargaret@gracestlukes.org) or visit the youth page on the website: www.gracestlukes.org/youth-group.

EYC Newsand Events

Church Athletics

Rich KellyAshley LamarHerb LevyWill McGriffWill Merrell

Jace Barger Kevin BrewerJason CallahanJoe CarneyAdam CohenAlex Colley

Kevin CubbinsJim CurryDavid DeasonDave EricksonDrew Fontenot

Bubba HallidayChaz HigginsJohn HousealHunter JonesLes Jones

Zach Moore Stephen MurphyZach PretzerChris SpencerJustin TaylorJeff White

THANK YOU to our FABULOUS 2016 T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball Coaches!

Saints T-Ball team player catching ball

Saints 3rd and 4th Grade Boys Baseball Team

Christian EducationSharon Campbell, Director of Children's Education

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I was pleased to discover that the core Christian education program for children at Grace-St. Luke’s is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This is really one of the premiere programs available today but it takes a big commitment from the sponsoring parish, staff, and parishioners. Special classrooms, called an “atrium” are developed and teachers receive extensive training. The result is a program which offers children far more than the chance to learn a few Bibles stories or Christian songs. The Montessori-inspired approach really helps kids to take ownership of their own faith development. They not only hear the great stories of our tradition, they get to retell them with their own hands. They learn to ask questions and seek answers in a way that even some adults have yet to master.

As the education programs resume this fall, I urge you to check out Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. If you have young children, you will quickly see what a gift this is for them, well worth the commitment to show up at 9:30 on Sundays. Whether you have kids at home or not, you will be impressed by this playful yet serious program. You may want to learn more, including offering help in our classrooms. If so, contact Sharon Campbell, our Children’s Education Director (sharon@gracestlukes.org, 272-7425 ext. 224). —Andy MacBeth

Baptism presentation in the Level I atrium

Each child lights a candle to symbolize a gift of the Holy Spirit during the Pentecost celebration in the atrium.

Christian Education classes resume

Sunday, September 11.

Outreach Ministry

Door of Hope Gardening Project

Door of Hope, a 2016 GSL Outreach grant recipient, is a non-profit organization in Memphis with a mission to help end homelessness for Memphis' most vulnerable population by providing housing and supportive services. Door of Hope provides permanent housing for disabled individuals (mentally or physically), all of whom have been chronically homeless, and many of whom were living on the streets. The funds provided by GSL are being used to continue a raised bed garden project. The garden (see pictures below) allows the residents to engage in daily activity related to maintaining the garden and working with other individuals in the community to grow and cook the produce grown. The project is producing okra, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and peppers. Door of Hope also uses the fresh produce to conduct monthly healthy cooking workshops, and has donated some produce this year to GSL’s More Than A Meal ministry. Door of Hope is located at 245 N. Bellevue. For more information about Door of Hope or to learn how you can become involved, please contact Porsha Goodman, executive director, at pgmaria4@hotmail.com.

Ed HordOutreach Liaison to Door of Hope

Food Pantry Facts by Juan Fuentes

“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) Thank you for all your support for the GSL Food Pantry, the Little Food Pantry with a Big Heart.

May Statistics: Number of families served: 40 households, which included 54 adults, 37 children, and 9 seniors.Volunteer hours: 17 hours, which included 8 hours distributing food, 4 hours in food bank pick-ups and shelving, 2 hours shopping and shelving, 3 hours cleaning and restocking (not including the hours spent by volunteer packers).

Mark your calendar! The last Sunday of the month—July 31—is FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY! We are asking that you bring dried milk, tooth paste, peanut butter, cereal, and hygiene products.

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

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.” Isaiah 1:17

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Door of Hope Gardening Project

Fun in the Sun at GSL SummerFest 2016GSL Summerfest is in full swing! Director Emily Merrell said the camps this summer are a huge hit!

“The first week of camp we had 77 campers in the All Sports Camp,” Merrell said. “Campers skated, bowled, played kickball, swam, slipped and slid and so much more!”

Another big hit this summer was the Hip Hop Camp. The 30 hip hop campers worked all week on a routine and performed for their parents alongside M-Town Image Dance Crew. What a wonderful show!

Sewing School provided campers with an opportunity to learn a new skill while creating fun fabric projects, including superhero capes, stuffed animals, pencil pouches, and more!

You Can Still Sign Up for Select July Camps!This month, there are many more adventures available. Below is a list of a few camps still accepting students. Sign your child up today—space is limited!

July 11-15All-Day All Sports Camp–Rising 1st-6th GradersFirst Aid 101-CPR Instruction–Rising 4th-8th Graders

July 25-29Make A Rube Goldberg Machine!–Rising 4th-8th Graders

July 25-29Hip Hop Camp–Rising SK-8th GradersFashion Design–Rising 5th-8th Grade Girls

Sign up for these camps and more by visiting www.gslschool.org, then click on the SummerFest link on the homepage.

Questions? Email SummerFest Director Emily Merrell at emerrell@gslschool.org.

GSL Still Accepting 2016-2017 School Year Applications If 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, from the 2 year old Little Lukers Program up through Middle School.

Learn how you can make GSL your child's Anchor for Life! Contact Director of Enrollment Shelly McGuire at smcguire@gslschool.org or 278-0200 today!

School Newsby Thor Kvande

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MembershipNews

Transfers InLinda and Drew Baddour from St. Johns / Calvary

Transfers OutSandra Jane Cummings Charlton to Church of the Holy

CommunionScott Stanley to St. Mary’s Cathedral

Holy MatrimonyAnn Burruss and Will Prascher on June 11, 2016

Faithful DepartedWayne Jackson died June 21, 2016, burial June 28, 2016.

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Looking Towards Sunday ~ June

Revised Common LectionaryTrack 1 Year CSeventh Sunday after Pentecost: July 32 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30Galatians 6:7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: July 10Amos 7:7-17 Psalm 82Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: July 17Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: July 24Hosea 1:2-10 Psalm 85Colossians 2:6-15 Luke 11:1-13

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: July 31Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21

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 July 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 date for baptism is: November 6.

For more information and to schedule a baptism, contact Connie Johns, 272-7425, ext. 22, or connie@gracestlukes.org.

Altar Gifts Offered In Loving Memory of

July 3 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, Sherri Sawyer, and David Voss Johnson, Jr.

July 10 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 17 Tracy Plyler, Anne Ogden Plyler Thomas Mathews Plyler, and William Ogden Plyler,

July 24 Garth Connally Jones and Wharton Stewart Jones, Sr.July 31 Florence Boyce Battle and Walter Preston Battle

Kona Ice Snow ConesSunday, July 24

Take a break from the heat and join us for a cool, sweet treat.

Kona Ice will be in the circle drive after the 10:30 service on July 24.

$1.00 off snow cones in 4 sizes and 10 flavors!

YUMMMY YUMMMY

Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church1720 Peabody AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38104-6124901-272-7425, 901-272-9833 (fax)gsl@gracestlukes.org, www.gracestlukes.org

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.

July Calendargracestlukes.org/uploads/files/july2016calendar.pdf

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

CalendarHighlights

July 4: Church Office closed July 6-10: EYC Service TripJuly 12: EYC Lunch @Lost PizzaJuly 19: EYC Lunch @Lost PizzaJuly 20: Outreach MeetingJuly 24: Snow Cone SundayJuly 26: EYC Lunch @Lost PizzaJuly 26-28: EYC Diocesan Rafting TripJuly 30: Smith WeddingJuly 31: Food Pantry SundayAug. 2: EYC Lunch @Lost PizzaAug. 9: Finance MeetingAug. 12: Executive Committee Mtg.Aug. 13: Cox WeddingAug. 16: VestryAug. 21: Episcopal School Sunday Blessing of the BackpacksAug. 28: Recovery Sunday BLT Sunday

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CALL FOR VESTRY NOMINATIONS

Do you have an interest in parish governance? Do you want to step up to a new leadership role at Grace St. Luke’s? 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 2017. 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 Luke’s in good standing, not less than eighteen (18) years of age, a giver of record and shall not be employed by Grace St. Luke’s Church, Grace St. Luke’s 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 2017 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 Josh Shipley at joshua@i-bankonline.com or call at 486-4888 by August 2nd. Other members of the VNC are Juan Fuentes, Cynthia Saatkamp, Betsy Wilson, and Ken Woodmansee.