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Thursday, September 4, 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

REGIONAL CELEBRATION OF EPISCOPAL MINISTRY AND MISSION

was held Sunday, August 24th

at the Dubose Conference Center

THANK YOU EVERYONE who helped in… well, so very many ways: choir practices that led to beautiful

and joyful music; set up; wonderful food (our table was overflowing with scrumptious fare) that was

brought “pot luck”; delightful smiles; comradery; fun; clean up… special acknowledgement to your

STEM Representatives who made sure that everything was well coordinated. I pray you are looking

forward to next year’s sharing of the Lord’s great bounty at the Summer DuBose Eucharist and Picnic.

Rain (we had just a little shower but everyone was under cover by that time) or shine (what a gorgeous day it

turned out to be) - it was good to come together to worship our King and have fun in this outdoor setting.

Pencil in your calendars for August 23rd, 2015, to celebrate again. (Date to be confirmed as we move closer

to next summer.)

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 – (c) 256-508-4045; (h) 931-598-5680 o The Rev. Scott James – (c) 251-228-6158 o The Rev. Stephen Eichler – (c) 423-619-3328 or (h) 931-598-0432 o The Rev. Tom Ward – (o) 931-598-9063; (c) 931-308-0307; (h) 931-598-5088

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

CROSS TIES for Thursday, September 4, 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

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

THE BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY – meets Tuesdays 12:05 – 12:45 in Trinity’s Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome whenever you can make it.

On September 14th following worship service, the TEC Adult Formation Class will begin a study titled, “ANCIENT WISDOM FOR CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANS” LED BY THE REV. DR. JUDITH HIRSCH-FIKEJS an oblate of the Order of Julian of Norwich. The class will be based on the writings of Blessed Julian of Norwich contained in her book, "Revelations of Divine Love." The class will be held for approximately five weeks.

The version of Blessed Julian's text that Rev. Judith will be using is published in the series known as Classics of Western Spirituality and is available from Amazon. Several versions are available for download to Kindle for 99 cents.

We will be considering some updated information about her life and her spirituality; thought that influenced the theology of the church; messages from the Lord that speak to the deepest issues of human living; and insights from Scripture that are expounded upon and expanded in her writings.

NEWS AND INFO:

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

There will be a BENEFIT FOR TIM BROWN at the Crow Creek Valley Community Center in Sherwood on Saturday, September 6 at 4:30 pm. An auction will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, then some great gospel music by The New Day Gospel Singers, Chris Van Allman, New Compassion, singers from the Sherwood Emmanuel Apostolic Church, and singers from the Mt. Calvary Apostolic Church in Tracy City... and anybody else that would like to join in. Tim has been diagnosed with cancer for the second time and it is in his hip and ribs. Money raised will help offset travel expense to and from the Murfreesboro VA for chemo treatments. If you would like to donate anything for the auction or help in any way, PLEASE CONTACT KATHY PACK AT 598-0570 OR 691-3603.

There will be a GENEALOGY WORKSHOP on Tuesday, September 9, at 5:00 pm at the Franklin County Library, 205 S. Porter St, downstairs in the Historical Library. This workshop promises to be a fun, learning event.

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

The MULTI COUNTY CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK (MCCSN) WALKATHON is THIS Friday, September 12, 2014, at the old High School football stadium in Winchester and the ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION’S WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS is THIS 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 walk this lap and receive a free survivor T-shirt. Other events include tent decorating contest, musical entertainment, the Candle Lighting Ceremony, food, and lots of fun. Teams are forming up but we’d like to see more folks join in the fun. 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

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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.

PLEASE CONTACT LAURA LOWNDES AT 931-691-0225 if you have any questions.

The SUMMER LECTURE SERIES, presented by Cowan Center for the Arts in partnership with the Franklin County Historical Society, will have A PRESENTATION ON DINAH SHORE on Sunday, September 28 at 4 pm at the Cowan Center for the Arts. Joy Gallagher is the guest speaker.

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.

Many of you have heard me refer to my dad who was a pastor for 46 years before he passed away

in 1976. He pastored a number of hurting churches because he saw his ministry calling as a “trouble

shooter” kind of minister. You can imagine what he experienced and the many kinds of situations he

encountered. But some of the people he referred to most often were those he called “Sunday Go To

Meetin' Christians.”

Now it may be that the name is self-explanatory for most of us, but we often ignore the fact that

many of us think on our faith most during church on Sunday, and then as Father Michael commented

this past Sunday, we go about implementing our own agendas the rest of the time. In many ways most

of us are Sunday Christians and we often forget that the Lord has called us to service for God's Kingdom

24/7. How we implement that in our own individual lives is just as varied and unique as each of us. Yet

God has indeed called us to “do the work he has given us to do, to love and serve God as faithful

witnesses of Christ our Lord.” We pray this each Sunday in our post Eucharistic prayer. And perhaps

our greatest life challenge is how we live out that prayer, how we allow God to answer that prayer in our

lives. 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:

September 7th – Christ Church, Tracy City September 14th – Church of the Holy Cross, Murfreesboro

September 21st – All Saints’ Chapel, Sewanee September 28th – St. Michael’s Church, Cookeville

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.

It is with sadness that we inform you that Sister Lucy Shetters died Friday morning, August 29th.

The Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 20th at 11:00 am at All Saints Chapel in

Sewanee. The STEM church family has been invited to attend.

There will be a funeral service on Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Convent.

Let us pray for her family and for her many friends who remember her with love and thankfulness.

May Sister Lucy rest in peace and rise in glory.

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, Berry, Beth 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, 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, Mike Baker, Myron & Rizza, Nick Smith, Phil McCullough, Robert Henley, Roger Anderson, Sally & LeRoy, Smith Silberman, Steve & Carol, Sue, Troy, Tyler, and Volly. (Updated

08/27/14)

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); and Jean Raulson (9/28).

Epiphany (EPIPH): 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. (Updated 09/02/14)

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

Jack, JY, Leona, Linda, LoLo, Mancel, Mike, Pat, Peter, Rowan, Stan, Teresa, Virginia, and Wayne. For special concerns we pray for Kimberly and her children. We pray for safe travel for Jena & Matthew Fox. We pray for




the families and friends of LeRoy Henderson, Dean Herron, Dennis Root, Sister Lucy Shetters, and Glenn Limbaugh. May they rest in peace and rise in glory! (Updated 08/31/14)

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, 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

UPCOMING READINGS AND HYMNS




For Sunday, September 14th, the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 233) Opening 390 Praise to the Lord

Exodus 14:19-31 Sequence 410 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven

Psalm 114 (BCP 756) Offertory 411 O bless the Lord, my soul!

Romans 14:1-12 Communion 563 Go forward, Christian soldier

Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 Closing 657 Love divine, all loves excelling

For Sunday, September 21st, the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 234) Opening 492 Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness

Exodus 16:2-15 Sequence 551 Rise up, ye saints of God!

Psalm 105:1-6. 37-45 (BCP 738, 740)

Offertory 685 Rock of ages

Philippians 1:21-304 Communion 332 O God, unseen yet ever near

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 Closing 532 How wondrous and great y owrks

Holy Comforter - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am

SEPTEMBER 7TH SEPTEMBER 14TH SEPTEMBER 21ST

Presider The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Barker The Rev. Tom Ward

The Rev. Dr. Ray Gotko

Organist Joyce Ladd Joyce Ladd Joyce Ladd

Prayers of the People

Liz McGee Liz McGee Liz McGee

THOSE SERVING SUNDAY AT OUR CHURCHES




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


Presider The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen


The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen

Organist Rev. Dr. Judith Rev. Dr. Judith Rev. Dr. Judith

1st Reader Elizabeth Adams Geraldine Piccard Scott Henley

2nd Reader Ciela McDowell Coach Mac Elizabeth Adams

Prayers Scott Henley Rose Rose Sue Hardy

Altar Ciela McDowell Geraldine Piccard Rose Rose

Epiphany - Holy Eucharist 10:45 am


Presider The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Barker

The Rev. Tom Ward


Organist Nathan Stewart Nathan Stewart Nathan Stewart

1st Reader Charlie Watkins Bryan Wells Charlie Watkins

Psalm James Roberts Celia Walker Kathy Pack

2nd Reader Celia Walker Charlie Watkins James Roberts

Prayers of the People Carolyn Stevens Carolyn Stevens Carolyn Stevens

Server/Chalice Randy Stevens Bryan Wells Randy Stevens

Oblationer Kathy Pack Carolyn Stevens Kathy Pack

Crucifer Jenna Roberts Madison Gore Jenna Roberts

Usher Ted Rogers Ted Rogers Ted Rogers

Sunday School Teacher

Bryan Wells Kathy Pack Bryan Wells

Sunday School Aide Taylor Ballard Taylor Ballard Taylor Ballard

Altar Guild Celia Walker Kathy Pack Carolyn Stevens




Trinity - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am.


Presider The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen


The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen

Organist The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch Fikejs

The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch Fikejs

The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch Fikejs

Choir Director George Fikejs George Fikejs George Fikejs

Altar Guild Laura Lowndes Ginger Maxwell Betty Pinkerton

Server/Crucifer Betty Pinkerton Seth Donald Betty Pinkerton

Reader Lynn Williams Syvlia James Laura Lowndes

Prayers of the People Laura Lowndes David Carnahan Sylvia James

Oblationer Mark Northcutt Mike Maxon Lynn Williams

Usher Mark Northcutt Mike Maxon Lynn Williams

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


Presider The Rev. Stephen Eichler

The Rev. Stephen Eichler

The Rev. Stephen Eichler

Organist Lenda Sherrill Lenda Sherrill Lenda Sherrill

1st Lesson & Psalm Beth Elaine Jackie

2nd Lesson Sue Chase Carl Lenda

Prayers Barbara Hilary Connie




TRINITY:

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

Sep 7th – Amy Donald Sep 10th – Rev. Judith

Sep 14th - _____ Sep 17th – Rev. Judith

Sep 21st - _____ Sep 24th – Rev. Judith

Sep 28th - _____ Oct 1st – Rev. Judith

Mowing Sign Up:

Sep 14th - 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 28th - David

Oct 12th - _____

Oct 26th - Maxon

CHRIST CHURCH TRACY CITY:

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

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

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

Sep 21st – Pat & Myrna Nesbit Sep 21st – Margaret Carlene Hoover

Sep 28th – Jim & Sue Parrott Sep 28th – Reba Simmons

In Memory/Thanksgiving

Sep 7th – Thanksgiving

Sep 14th – Bertha Schultz Ashley

Sep 21st – Emmett & Elsie Woodlee, Zat & Zada Ellis

Sep 28th – Mary Elizabeth Baggenstoss & Maureen Schultz

All STEM churches are welcome to add their sign-up/volunteer activities above. Trinity an dChrist Church

Tracy City are participating in this page. Postings are 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.

BULLETIN BOARD / SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES





September and October

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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

3 6pm TEC Evening Prayer 6:30pm TEC Choir Practice 7:30 pm HC AA

4 7pm CCT AA CROSS TIES

5 6 4:30pm Cross Creek Valley Community Ctr – Benefit for Tim Brown

7 1st Sunday Food Pantry 6:30 HC AA

8 7pm TEC AA

9 12:05 TEC Brown Bag Bible Sty 5pm Franklin Cty. Library, Geneology Workshop 6pm TEC Vestry Meeting


11 7pm CCT AA

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 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. CC or EPIPH Mission Council Meeting 6:30 HC AA

15 7pm TEC AA




19 20 11:00am All Saints’ Chapel Sewanee Memorial Service for Sr.Lucy Shetters EPIPH Andrea Rogers Wedding

21 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. CC or EPIPH Mission Council Meeting 6:30 HC AA

22 7pm TEC AA



25 7pm CCT AA

26 27 11:00am St. Mary’s Convent Funeral Service for Sr.Lucy Shetters

28 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. 4pm Cowan Ctr for the Arts, A Presentation on Dinah Shore 6:30 HC AA

29 7pm TEC AA




3 4

5 1st Sunday Food Pantry 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. 6:30 HC AA

6 7pm TEC AA



9 7pm CCT AA

10 11

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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