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NNN A T I V I T YA T I V I T YA T I V I T Y NNN E W SE W SE W S The Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Greenwood Diocese of Mississippi The Rt. Rev. Duncan M. Gray III, IX Bishop of Mississippi
The Rev. Matthew Rowe, Rector
662.453.7786 www.nativitygreenwood.org
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity is a Christian Community Where All Are Welcome to Worship, Love, Belong, Grow, and Serve
JULY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
July 3 -- III Pentecost
Morning Prayer, 8 am
Morning Prayer, 10:30 am
July 10 -- IV Pentecost
Spoken Eucharist, 8 am
Choral Eucharist, 10:30 am
July 17 -- V Pentecost
Spoken Eucharist, 8 am
Choral Eucharist, 10:30 am
July 24 -- VI Pentecost
Spoken Eucharist, 8 am
Choral Eucharist, 10:30 am
July 31 -- VII Pentecost
Spoken Eucharist, 8 am
Choral Eucharist, 10:30 am
God‟s grace & peace to all –
No matter where we are on the journey of life, there are always lessons to be learned. I recently watched ESPN highlights of a lesson learned by one of our local heroes, Louis Coleman, who is now on the pitching staff of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals had a series with the St. Louis Cardinals, and Louis was pitching to one of the most feared hitters in all of baseball, Albert Pujols. Louis pitched one in high and tight. Albert jumped out of the way, and for a moment looked like he wanted to go out to the mound to “talk” to Louis about baseball etiquette. Instead, Albert settled back into the batter‟s box and sent Louis‟ next pitch over the left field wall! Even though Louis has risen swiftly through the ranks of professional baseball, he still has much to learn. The lesson I specu-late that he took from his encounter with Albert Pujols was probably if you‟re going to pitch one in high and tight to a hall of fame caliber batter, it might be a good idea for the next pitch to be low and outside.
As this green Season after Pentecost rolls along, we will find that we still have much to learn in the school of the Spirit. Each Sunday we will find something from God‟s Word to challenge us, to stretch us beyond our com-fort zones, to remind us that we never really have God figured out, no matter how long we have been on the road of discipleship. I hope you will bring to the Sunday liturgy a mind ready to learn, a heart ready to be challenged, and a faith ready to be stretched. Like a great batter, God will sometimes knock our settled notions about him or about how things are in the world over the fence, but it‟s all for our good, so that we can keep learning what it really means to be a follower of Christ, and then put what we learn into practice in the working out of our salvation. Faithfully, The Rev. Matt Rowe
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Events of Note in July
All-American Lunch July 3
Youth Mission Week July 10-16
Curt Gardiner’s
Youth Ministry
Certification Celebration July 31
8:00 A.M. LITURGY
July 3 -- 3 Pentecost
Lector: Carolyn McAdams Ushers: Noll Davis, Joe Ferreri Vestry Rep: Lark Brown
July 10 -- 4 Pentecost
Lector: Kathy Whicker Ushers: Mike Carter, Mary Rose Carter Vestry Rep: Harris Powers
July 17 -- 5 Pentecost
Lector: Jimmy Miller Ushers: Carolyn McAdams, Jimmy Miller Vestry Rep: Mary Carol Miller
July 24 -- 6 Pentecost
Lector: Mary Rose Carter Ushers: Mary Carol Miller, Clay Pettit Vestry Rep: Mary Rose Carter
July 31 -- 7 Pentecost
Lector: Bob Provine Ushers: Frank Abbott, Bill Brown Vestry Rep: Lark Brown
10:30 A.M. LITURGY
July 3 -- 3 Pentecost
Acolytes: Trey Smith, Helen Colquett, Lane Colquett, Mari-Brian Crick Chalice: Frances Lavelle Lectors: Jon Barnwell, Curt Gardiner Ushers: Perry Whites, Allen Wood Jr., Philip Barbour, Jon Barnwell Oblations: Michael & Lyn McCool
July 10 -- 4 Pentecost
Acolytes: Belle Colquett, Mary Nanette Col-quett, Will Clements, Abbey Goodman Chalice: Charlot Ray Lectors: Billy Bowman, Dorothy Gates Ushers: Greg Bennett, Sonny Bowie, Ernest Bledsoe, Craig Brown Oblations: Mo & Pam Powers
July 17 -- 5 Pentecost
Acolytes: Aden Avant, Neely Young, Olivia Rowe, Julia Sharp Chalice: Emily Riser Lectors: Tish Goodman, Dean Kidd Ushers: Fred Carl, Henry Flautt, Bob Gregory, Fred Neil Guenther Oblations: Frank & Anne Riley
July 24 -- 6 Pentecost
Acolytes: Richard Shaw, Shelby Rowe, Sela Ricketts, Graydon McCool Chalice: Philip Barbour Lectors: Hank Lamb, Philip Lawes Ushers: Danny Hargett, John Lucas III, Dud-ley McBee, Talbot McCain Oblations: Howard & Barbara Smith
July 31 -- 7 Pentecost
Acolytes: Trey Smith, Helen Colquett, Lane Colquett, Mari-Brian Crick Chalice: Henry Flautt Lectors: Carl Lipe, Lyn McCool Ushers: Michael McCool, John Doty Porter, Wallie Stuckey, Charlie Swayze Oblations: Wallie Stuckey
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
July 3
Flower Delivery: Jennifer Eastland Hospital Visitation: Vicki Yaeger
July 10
Flower Delivery: Charlene Wood Hospital Visitation: Whit Mounger
July 17
Flower Delivery: Anne Riley Hospital Visitation: Lyn McCool Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Henry Flautt
July 24
Flower Delivery: Terri Crick Hospital Visitation: Gay McCain Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Philip Barbour
July 31
Flower Delivery: Ree Bowie Hospital Visitation: Sally Jane Muirhead Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Hank Lamb
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JULY LAY LITURGICAL MINISTRY CALENDAR
July Altar Guild
Jo Claire Swayze
Carolyn McAdams
Jeffie Chatham
Anne Barnwell
Susie Tackett
Pam Powers
JULY 10:30 VESTRY REPS
Michael McCool
Lance Mohamed
FIND US ON THE INTERNET
Nativity on the Web
www.nativitygreenwood.org
Nativity on Facebook
www.Facebook.com/
NativityGreenwood
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Hometown Nazareth Success ! -Lucy Jones , Chi ldren’s Mini stry Coordinator
Vacation Bible School was pronounced a success by 40 plus children as they visited Jesus' hometown, in-cluding the market place, his mother's home, and celebrations that focused on the Bible verse for the day. Israelite tribe leaders led children in God sight-ings, and activities while part of the morning was spent in games and snacks.
Special thanks go to the fol-lowing pa-rishioners who gave their time or assis-tance to a great experience for all: Anne Rob-erts, Frances Lavelle, Frances Knight, Beth Rowe, Curt Gardiner, Ellie Knight, Julia Knight, Sela Ricketts, Sumner Cole, Shelby Rowe, Lindsay Fleming, Lane Colquett, Helen Colquett, Belle Col-quett, Mary Nannette Colquett, Charlott and Guy Ray, Johnny Jones, Pam Powers, Emily Riser, and Fr. Matt.
More photos from VBS can be found on the Sunday School for Children page of the Nativity website.
THE LECTIONARY FOR JULY
June 3 -- III Pentecost Zechariah 9:9-12
Psalm 145 Matthew 11:16-19,25-30
July 10 -- IV Pentecost Genesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
July 17 -- V Pentecost Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139 Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30,36-43
July 24 -- VI Pentecost Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 105 Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33,44-52
July 31 -- VII Pentecost Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm 17 Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21
Daily Office:
Pages 974,976,978 in the BCP
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JULY HYMNS
& SERVICE MUSIC
July 3 -- III Pentecost
God of our Fathers Father eternal, Ruler of creation
My country, ‘tis of thee America the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
July 10 -- IV Pentecost
O day of radiant gladness O Spirit of Life
Almighty God, your word is cast Spread, O spread, thou mighty word
July 17 -- V Pentecost
Only-begotten, Word of God eternal Open your ears, O faithful people
O day of God, draw nigh Lord of all hopefulness
July 24 -- VI Pentecost
O worship the King Thy kingdom come!
The Christ who died but rose again Be thou my vision
July 31 -- VII Pentecost O praise ye the Lord
My God, thy table now is spread O Food to pilgrims given
Glorious things of thee are spoken
ALTAR GUILD NEWS Monthly Brass polishing has been changed to Monday, July 11th 9:00AM for the month of July. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us. Thank you. Happy 4th of July!
Just in case you’re wondering how much fun it is to polish the brass,
take a look for yourself
Don’t miss the fun! Come join the crew
on July 11, 9 am.
THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING
Did you hear, or hear about, the cho-ral anthem on Trinity Sunday? The rendition of Haydn‟s “The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God” was such as to elicit applause from the gathered congregation. The glorious anthem was the result of dedicated practice on the part of the choir, the talent and creativity of our Organist/Choirmaster, David Williamson, and the help of some trained vocalists who came and offered their voices to the effort. If you appreciate quality church music, please consider this opportunity to help David to con-tinue to use his God-given talent and creativity to offer consistently good music to accompany our worship of God by becoming a Music Patron of the Church of the Nativity. You can do so in one of two ways: by making a gift to the Nativity Choir and Music Fund, or by contacting David to learn what special offerings he has planned in coming weeks and months, and then offering to sponsor a vocalist or instrumentalist whom David brings in to help. The music ministry of Nativ-ity operates on a small budget, but we are blessed with an Organist/Choirmaster of great ability, tremen-dous creativity, and a desire to keep alive the tradition of good church mu-sic as an offering to the glory of God. With the help of those who choose to become Music Patrons, more good things are to come. Please contact David to learn what he is planning, and maybe even to share with him your ideas for church music at Nativ-ity. David can be reached most easily by email, choirmaster @nativitygreenwood.org, or you can leave a telephone message for him at 453.7786 x104.
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GIFTS TO NATIVITY
NATIVITY BUILDING FUND
In loving memory of
DON WOOD by Ilse Goldberg & Family
In loving memory of
MARY NORMAN BROWN
MARY BEEBE WOODSIDE
SYBIL BLEDSOE
MARTHA “PI” DALE
LILLIAN ALDRIDGE
FRANCES KING
DOLORES ADAMS
by the Women of the
Church of the Nativity
Have you remembered
the Church of the Nativity
and the Diocese of Mississippi
in your estate planning?
Nativity Day School’s Needed Items:
5 Pack and Plays 3 Exercise Bouncers 3 High Chairs 3 Bumbos 10 crib sheets 5 extra blankets or quilts 2 rocking chairs 5 baby swings 2 changing tables 2–3 baby floor gyms Mobiles for cribs 2-3 double strollers 2 Tummy time mats
Small dorm type refrigerator 2 area rugs for nursery Crock pot Fine and gross motor skill toys Books, books, books, Little Tyke School Bus Activity Gym Doll beds and dolls 5 CD players TVs for DVDs and DVDs ( I have one cart donated) 2 First Aid Kits
DAY SCHOOL WORK PARTY
In preparation for the August 1 grand opening of Nativity Day School, there will be a work party on July 12, begin-ning at 5:30 p.m. Those who can come and help get the school rooms in final readiness will be most appreciated. Con-tact Landi Mohamed (662.836,7171 or [email protected]) to volun-teer your help, and know that your assis-tance will be most appreciated.
A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
During the 10:30 Eucharist on July 31, Curt Gardiner will receive certification as a professional youth minister, having successfully completed the program of academic study and fieldwork through the Center for Youth Ministry Training. The Rev. Dietrich „Deech‟ Kirk, Execu-tive Director of CYMT, will be with us to make the presentation. A reception to honor Curt‟s achievement and his ministry at Nativity will take place in the parish hall following the service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF
& MINISTRY RALLY DAY
Sunday School for children and youth will resume on August 21, when there will also be a Ministry Rally Day, where you can visit displays of various parish ministries to learn more about how to serve the Lord by sharing in the minis-try of the church.
All-American Luncheon
Sunday, July 3
Following 10:30 service
NATIVITY STAFF & VESTRY CONTACT INFORMATION
For the Infirm: Richard Gregg, Bob Gregory, Eddie Ivory, Melinda Gwin, Adah Moses, John Sharp Pillow, Ronnie Rodgers.
For the Departed: Michele Penson.
Homebound or in Assisted Living: Ann Cook, Jack Ditto, Or-man Gee, Jo Alice Johnson, Dorothy Lyons, Rose Mathews, Sis
Hughes Silver, Lewis Smith.
Extended Family: Bernice Babb, Mary Frances Biggers, Chad Corley, Candy Cranch, Jenni Cumbaa, Danny Dale, Matt Dale,
Franklin Ellis, Hal Flowers, Kathy Gilton, Ina Hinton, Betty
Huckaby, Billy Leflore, Susan McIntyre, Willie Meeks Sr., Gilbert
Morris, Clements Odom, Cole Pillow, Carolyn Ray, Wilson Ray,
Leigh Rossi, Joe Saia, Rose Saia, Tate Salter, Robert Sanders, Crof-
ton Sloan, Caroline Hamilton Smith, Jodie Tharp, Dorothy Ray
Walker, George Rea Walker Jr., Mary Bess Walker, Judd Willi-
ford.
Friends in the Community: Flo Abraham, James Atkinson, Braden Hayes Baker, Tubby Black, Frank Bozeman, Ann
Breazeale, Susan Burrell, Jacob Carver, Lila Chowes, Mike
Chowes, Erin Clark, Kevin Evans, Larry Fuller, Ruthie Gray, Lynn
Hill, Sawyer Kimbriel, Mitch Land, Portia Lary, Gilbert Mar-
chand, Mitch Mauldin, Jane Morgan, Ronnie Ola, Bailey Patter-
son, Sandra Perry, Tom Person, Carol Rubenstein, Lucille Smith,
Donald Southerland, Mollie Stock, John Stokes, Kim Thomas,
Beatrice Trainer.
Expectant Mothers: Toni Lucas, Carol Kidd Southerland.
Birthdays: Bill Brown, McCraw Porter (7/1), Elizabeth Howard Jones (7/2), Noland Howard, Sandi Hurt, Mary Cecil Patton
(7/3), Margaret Carl, Terri Crick (7/4), Betsy Abbott, Anita Bat-
man, David Howard, Debbie Smith (7/6), Charlie Powers (7/7),
Landi Mohamed (7/8), Kinsley Bell, Jacob Lawes (7/9), Watson
Lamb, Sam Montgomery (7/11), Howard Smith (7/14), William
Riser, Whitney Smith, Jay Williams (7/15), Anne Barnwell, Jean
Hodges, Katherine Williams (7/16), Fred Neil Guenther (7/26),
Martha Darnell, Orman Gee, Davis Pratt (7/27), Kendall Horne,
Christine McBee (7/29), Jane Critz Pillow, Barbara Smith (7/30).
Anniversaries: Dean & Catherine Kidd, Danny & Cindy Walker (7/8), Jeff & Terri Crick (7/13), Jim & Crissy Barrett (7/24).
Updates on the status of individuals on the prayer list would be most appreciated.
NATIVITY PRAYER LIST
The Rev. Matthew Rowe, Rector 453.7786 x111 662.466.0709 [email protected]
Bill Andrews, Sr. Warden 453.8711
Craig Brown, Structures Cte. 453.4392
Mary Carol Miller, Program Cte. 455.3731
Jennifer Minyard, Admin. Asst. 453.7786 x101
Josh Fair, Jr. Warden 299.2488
Lark Brown, Structures Cte. 658.1236
Harris Powers, Program Cte. 453.9609
Jim Barrett, Bus. Mgr. 453.7786 x102
Jo Claire Swayze, Program Cte. Chair 453.0178
Michael McCool, Structures Cte. 455.9137
Max Shaw, Program Cte. 453.7613
Curt Gardiner, Youth Minister 453.7786 x 103
Dudley McBee, Finance Cte. Chair 455.2157
Mary Rose Carter, Program Cte. 453.3206
Wallie Stuckey, Program Cte. 453.1817
David Williamson, Choirmaster 453.7786 x104
Liz Mounger, Finance Cte. Chair 453.6728
Hiram Eastland III, Program Cte. 453.1437
Lance Mohamed, Finance Cte. 836.7171
Ethel Smith, Housekeeper Eddie Ivory, Sexton
453.7786 x106
Mo Powers, Treasurer 453-4510
Lucy Jones, Program Cte. 453.7485
Catherine Kidd Clerk of the Vestry
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