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Thursday, August 21, 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

A REGIONAL CELEBRATION OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRY AND MISSION

This Sunday, August 24th

at the Dubose Conference Center beginning at 10:30 am

This is the one Sunday a year when STEM closes individual churches to meet and

worship as one congregation. There will be a potluck picnic following the worship

service. Bring your bathing suits as the pool will be open especially for the kids, our athletes, and young at

heart! We will begin setting up at 9:00 am so please plan to arrive early to help. We will be joined by members

of St. James, Sewanee and there are usually a number of visitors as well. It will be held in the Outside Pavilion

& Pool at the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle. Contact Fr. Bill or your STEM Council members for

more information.

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 (256) 508-4045

o The Rev. Scott James (251) 228-6158

o The Rev. Stephen Eichler (423) 619-3328

The office will continue to be open on regular days and times.

EVENING PRAYER at Trinity - meets Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm.

THE BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY will resume on Tuesday, September 2 from 12:05 – 12:45 in Trinity’s Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome whenever you can make it.

NEWS AND INFO:

We are coming up on 1ST SUNDAY FOOD PANTRY – please remember to bring non-perishable foods to your church. The food will be picked up and distributed to those in need. THANK YOU.

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 September 13, 2014 at St. Mary’s Sewanee from 10am – 1pm. Please see the flyer attached for more info.

CROSS TIES for Thursday, August 21, 2014

Office Phone: 931-967-0898 or email us at [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

STEM OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES It’s Walkathon time again!

The STEM churches are planning to participate in both the Multi County Cancer

Support Network (MCCSN) Walkathon on Friday, September 12, 2014, at the old High

School football stadium in Winchester and in the Alzheimer Association’s Walk to End

Alzheimers on 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 fill out the attached Survivor form, receive your free survivor T-shirt, and join

this celebration. Other events at this walk include tent decorating contest, musical entertainment, the Candle

Lighting Ceremony, food, and lots of fun. Candle Forms are also attached and may be purchased for

$10.00/candle, in memory or in honor of someone. 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 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.

Forms and other walk information are attached. We will have forms at all churches for your use. These

can be turned back in to Laura Lowndes, P.O. Drawer 70, Estill Springs, Tennessee 37330.

At our Dubose Mountain Ministry Eucharist and gathering, we will have available collection jars where

you can deposit your loose pocket change – “OUR CHANGE FOR OUR CAUSES”. We will also have available

sign-up sheets if you would like to become a Walker in either or both walks, Survivor Sheets if you are a cancer

survivor and would like to participate in the Survivor Lap, and Candle Sheets if you would like to purchase a

candle for the Candlelight Service at the Cancer walkathon. Walker sheets will also be available to the

Alzheimer’s Walk. Additional information about both groups will be available.

You can also contact Laura Lowndes at 931-691-0225 if you have any questions. If you would like to

be a “walk contact” at your church, please let me know.

mailto:[email protected]



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.

Okay, folks, you heard it here: the Seven Great Words of the Church!! “We've-Never-Done-

It-This-Way-Before!” Anyone who has been in any church in America, especially churches that

have been around for a while, has heard these words uttered, especially when someone comes

up with a new idea for Christian Education, Evangelism, Community Outreach or music in the

worship service. It is the set of words that has often shut down any new ideas that manage to

float around any given congregation.

But let's face it: if our congregation is going to grow, then we have to be open to the working

of the Holy Spirit. And if memory serves, God said that he was going to do a “new thing” among

his people. For some folk, change is very upsetting. Change is threatening. Change means that

everything we love and treasure about any church is seen as being driven away. Yet if we are

going to grow then we must change. Growth=Change=Grieving. It means that our message

hasn't changed, our directives from the Lord to spread the Gospel haven't changed, and people's

need for the Good News hasn't changed. What can and must change is the willingness of God's

People to “go” with whatever the Lord brings into our midst, whether that be new people, new

ideas, new methods, etc. Yes, some things will change, but what will never change is our

connection in Christ, our bonds of family as we are grafted into Christ's Body, our hope for the

future, and our love for God. Now we have an opportunity to turn that love into action, perhaps

in ways that are still viable or possibly by grasping on to new ways of telling the Old, Old Story

of Jesus Love. 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)

EPIPH – Kathy Pack (931-691-3603); Celia Walker (256-437-2682)

TEC – Laura Lowndes (931-691-0225); Sylvia James (931-967-6587)

CCT – Carl Goodman (931) 327-2074; Barbara Brock (931-592-3407)




STEM PRAYER LIST

The Diocesan Calendar of Prayer: August 24th – St. Andrew’s Church, New Johnsonville August 31st – Church of the Redeemer, Shelbyville September 7th – Christ Church, Tracy City September 14th – Church of the Holy Cross, Murfreesboro

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.

Holy Comforter (HC): Betty and John, Cathy, Gregory, Hallie, Hugh, Jack, Linda, Marlin, Marshall Sartain,

Mary, Raymond Privette, Vivian, and Wayne Pack. (Updated 08/06/14)

Christ Church Alto (CCA): Abis family, Aiko, Allison, Amy, Andy, Ann, Beth & Bill 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, Geraldine, 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, Michael Garner, Michael TeVruct, Mike Baker, Nick Smith, Robert Henley, Roger Anderson, Sally & LeRoy, Smith Silberman, Steve & Carol, Sue, Troy, Tyler, and Volly. Let us pray for the family and friends of Connie Ensley who passed away July 30th. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. (Updated 08/06/14)

August Birthdays and Baptismal Anniversaries (underlined): Elizabeth Adams (8/1); Fr. Bill Barton (8/5); Gordon Halliday (8/8); Charles Rose (8/18); Roger Rose (8/26); Jeff Kovalski (8/27); and Rose Marie Rose (8/28); and Ann Howell (8/30).

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); Jean Raulson (9/28);

Epiphany (EPIPH): Sr. Lucy, 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. Let us pray for the family and friends of Evelyn Miller. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. (Updated 08/06/14)

August Birthdays: Shelby Walker (8/9) and Kenny Summers (8/26).

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, Carol, Chris, Dean, Dick, Don, Dwight, Ginny, Hilary,

Jack, JY, Leona, Linda, LoLo, Mancel, Mike, Pat, Peter, Rowan, Stan, Teresa, and Virginia. For special concerns we pray for Kimberly and her children. (Updated 08/21/14)

August Birthdays and Anniversaries (in italics): Mike & Kim Maxon (8/1); Fr. Bill Barton (8/5); Parker Sherrill (8/12); Fr. Scott & Sylvia James (8/12); Eva Austin (8/15); Rev. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs (8/17); Mark & Donna Northcutt (8/20); and Sylvia James (8/25).




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, August 24th, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, the Summer DuBose Eucharist & Picnic

READINGS HYMNS (WILL BE PRINTED IN BULLETIN)

Collect (BCP 232) Opening 618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones

Exodus 1:8—2:10 Sequence 525 The Church’s one foundation

Psalm 124 (BCP 781) Offertory 325 Let us break bread together

Romans 12:1-8 Communion 482 Lord of all hopefulness

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 Closing 473 Lift high the cross

UPCOMING READINGS AND HYMNS




For Sunday, August 31st, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 233) Opening 8 Morning has broken

Exodus 3:1-15 Sequence 401 The God of Abraham praise

Psalm 105:1-6; 23-26, 45c (BCP 738 - 741)

Offertory 513 Like the murmur of the dove’s song

Romans 12:9-21 Communion 644 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 Closing 450 All hail the power of Jesus’ Name!

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

Holy Comforter - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am

AUGUST 24TH -

DUBOSE AUGUST 31ST SEPTEMBER 7TH

Presider

Please see below.

Fr. Bill The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Barker

Organist Joyce Ladd Joyce Ladd

Prayers of the People

Liz McGee Liz McGee

THOSE SERVING SUNDAY AT OUR CHURCHES




Christ Church Alto (CCA) - Holy Eucharist 11:00 am

AUGUST 24TH -


Presider

Please see below.

The Rev. Michael Carlisle

The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen

Organist Rev. Dr. Judith Rev. Dr. Judith

1st Reader Elizabeth Adams Elizabeth Adams

2nd Reader Betty Rose Ciela McDowell

Prayers Sue Hardy Scott Henley

Altar Betty Rose Ciela McDowell

Epiphany - Holy Eucharist 10:45 am

AUGUST 24TH - DUBOSE

AUGUST 31ST SEPTEMBER 7TH

Presider

Please see below.

Fr. Bill The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Barker

Organist

1st Reader Bryan Wells

Psalm James Roberts

2nd Reader Charlie Watkins

Prayers of the People Carolyn Stevens Carolyn Stevens

Server/Chalice Bryan Wells

Oblationer Carolyn Stevens

Crucifer Madison Gore

Usher Ted Rogers Ted Rogers

Sunday School Teacher

Kathy Pack

Sunday School Aide Taylor Ballard Taylor Ballard

Altar Guild Kathy Pack




Trinity - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am.


AUGUST 31ST SEPTEMBER 7TH

Presider

The Rev. Michael Carlisle

The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen

Organist Rev. Dr. Judith Rev. Dr. Judith

Choir Director George Fikejs George Fikejs

Altar Guild Laura Lowndes Laura Lowndes

Server/Crucifer Laura Lowndes Betty Pinkerton

Reader Judith Hirsch-Fikejs Lynn Williams

Prayers of the People Hilary Goodman Laura Lowndes

Oblationer Mike Maxon Mark Northcutt

Usher Mike Maxon Mark Northcutt

Christ Church Tracy (CCT) - Holy Eucharist 11:00 am

AUGUST 24TH -


Presider

Please see below.

The Rev. Stephen Eichler

The Rev. Stephen Eichler

Organist Lenda Sherrill Lenda Sherrill

1st Lesson & Psalm Jim Beth

2nd Lesson Micah Sue Chase

Prayers Richard Barbara




The DuBose Eucharist and Picnic – A Regional Celebration of Ministry and Mission Set up beginning at 9:00 am and Holy Eucharist at 10:30 am. Pot luck picnic to follow.


Celebrant The Rev. William H. Barton

Sermon The Rev. Stephen Eichler

Concelebrants The Rev. Dr. Jo An Barker; The Rev. Dr. Chris Bryan; The Rev. Dr. Ray Gotko; and The Rev. C. Scott James

Organist The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs (TEC)

Choir Director George Fikejs (TEC)

Altar Guild Laura Henley (CCA); Kathy Pack (EPIPH)

Reader (OT) Hilary Goodman (CCT)

Reader (Psalm) Barbara Brock (CCT)

Reader (NT) Laura Henley (CCA)

Reader (Gospel) The Rev. Jo Ann Barker

Prayers of the People Liz McGee (HC)

Chalice Bryan Wells (EPIPH); Elizabeth Adams (CCA)

Crucifer Roger Nunley (SJ)

Oblationer (2) To be determined

Usher (2) To be determined




All STEM churches are welcome to add below their sign-up/volunteer activities at their locations. You will

see some of the Trinity activity postings below. They will be updated each issue of Cross Ties. If you are

the leader of an activity, please send info to Alexis in the STEM office at [email protected] to update

Cross Ties. Don’t hesitate to call her for help in setting up a sign-up form for your location.

TRINITY:

Please sign up for Sunday Coffee Hour Food: Evening Prayer Sign Up: Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Aug 24th - DuBose Aug 27th – Rev. Judith

Aug 31st - Rev. Judith Sep 3rd - _____

Sep 7th - _____ Sep 10th - _____

Sep 14th - _____ Sep 17th - _____

Mowing Sign Up:

Aug 31st – David Mowing will be scheduled for every 2 weeks but may

be adjusted as we get into the summer season.

Mow front and back; edge sidewalks and weed-eat as

necessary; work to be done the Friday or Saturday

before the Sunday shown.

Sep 14th - David

Sep 28th - David

Oct 12th - _____

CHRIST CHURCH TRACY CITY:

Please sign up for Sunday Coffee Hour: Sunday Flower Sign Up:

Aug 24 – Richard & Margaret Ann Gipson Aug 24 – Johnny Kunz

Aug 31 – Johnny Kunz Aug 31 – Diana Foster

Sep 7th – Marvin & Jackie Lawley Sep 7th – Derrick & Beth Thomas

Sep 14th – Covered Dish Pot Luck Sep 14th – Homecoming ECW

In Memory/Thanksgiving

Aug 24 – Home & June Kunz; Olaf & Anna Borresen

Aug 31 – Hank & Polly Foster; Alan & Buena Shook

Sep 7th – Thanksgiving

Sep 14th – Bertha Schultz Ashley

BULLETIN BOARD / SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES





MCCSN Sign-up Forms




August and September

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

17 11:45 EPIPH “Going Away” party for Ryan Currie 68th Annual Episcopal Churchmen Laymen's Conference - DuBose 6:30 HC AA

18 7pm TEC AA

19

20 6pm TEC Evening Prayer 6:30pm TEC Choir Practice 7:30 pm HC AA

21 10am Fr. Bill SC

CROSS TIES

22 23

24 9am-3pm – DuBose Conf. Ctr. Monteagle – DUBOSE EUCHARIST and Potluck Picnic 6:30 HC AA

25 7pm TEC AA

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28 10am Fr. Bill SC

29 30

31 EPIPH - Welcome Nathan Stewart – new organist 6:30 HC AA

1 7pm TEC AA Fr. Bill on

vacation

month of

September

2 12:05 TEC Brown Bag Bible Sty


4

5 6

7 1st Sunday Food Pantry 6:30 HC AA

8 7pm TEC AA

9 12:05 TEC Brown Bag Bible Sty 6pm TEC Vestry Meeting


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12 6pm Old FCHS football stadium - MCCSN Walkathon

13 9am S Jackson St Civic Ctr -Alzheimer’s Walk 10AM St. Mary’s Sewanee - “Intro to Dreamwork”

14 CC or EPIPH Mission Council Meeting 6:30 HC AA

15 7pm TEC AA



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19 20

21 CC or EPIPH Mission Council Meeting 6:30 HC AA

22 7pm TEC AA



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KEY: Time Where What SC = Standing Committee HC = Holy Comforter

CCA = Christ Church Alto EPIPH = Epiphany CCT = Christ Church Tracy TEC = Trinity Episcopal Church TEC CR = TEC Community Room


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