The MessengerGrace-St. Luke’s Episcopal ChurchVolume 62, No. 2 February 2015

What’s Inside? Third Thursday • From the Rector • Youth Activities • Athletics Outreach • 39ers • 20-30@GSL • Pastoral Care • Women's Retreat

Lenten Small Groups • Pastoral Care for Children • and More!

Inside This Issue20-30@GSL ................................................................ 439ers ......................................................................... 4Altar Flowers............................................................. 11Athletics ..................................................................... 5Ash Wednesday ......................................................... 12Bygone Days .............................................................. 8Calendar Highlights .................................................... 12Christian Education ..................................................... 6EYC News ................................................................... 5First Friday Fellowship .................................................. 5From the Rector .......................................................... 3Lay Schedule ............................................................ 11Lenten Small Group Classes .......................................... 7Looking Towards Sunday ............................................ 11Member News ........................................................... 11Men's Retreat - Save the Date ....................................... 5Needlework Guild ........................................................ 5News of Bygone Days ................................................... 5Outreach Ministries ...................................................... 8Pastoral Care Corner .................................................... 9School News ............................................................. 10Scout Sunday ............................................................. 5Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper .................................. 12Third Thursday ............................................................ 4This Sunday's Texts ................................................... 11Volunteer for the Altar Guild ........................................ 11Women's Retreat ......................................................... 4On the cover: Join the Third Thursday empty nesters on February 12 for some pre-Lenten fun from Wesley & Company. Vocalists Catherine Grace Cox, Paul Murray, and Dan Swanson will offer up a broad spectrum of music from serious opera to bawdy Broadway. Put on your Mardi Gras beads and dancin’ shoes and come cut a rug! (More on page 4)

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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 Hours8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday–Friday

StaffThe Rev. Richard Lawson, RectorThe Rev. Gayle McCarty, Associate RectorChristi Authement, Athletics & Fellowship Dir.Beulah Brown, SextonBeth Claybrook, Financial AssistantWesley Emerson, Organist/ChoirmasterSharon Campbell, Children's Education DirectorConnie Johns, Membership & NewcomersEva Loftin, Assistant Nursery DirectorChapman Morrow, Parish Development OfficerLucy Owens, Communications DirectorHarriet Roberts, Adult Education DirectorDebbie Smith, Music AssociateLinda Stine, Finance & AdministrationMary Margaret Winn, Youth Minister

2015 Vestry Grant Adams, Juan Fuentes, Edith Heller, John Huber, Hal Medling, Jim Mercer, Rob Norcross, Virginia Rowland, Donna Sanders, Cynthia Saatkamp, King Self, Josh Shipley, Maura Sullivan, 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 March issue of The Messenger is 9 am, February 15! Contact Lucy at 272-7425 or lucy@gracestlukes.org with any questions.

Support Groups at GSLMeeting from 12:20–12:40

AA meetings: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

Narcotics Anonymous: Sundays, 8 pm

Al Anon: Thursdays, 10:30 am

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: Mondays & Thursdays, 8 pm

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Fellowship, Lunch & Program on May 10The 39ers will meet for their 2nd Friday of the month gathering on Friday, May 10. The program this month is our

own priest, the Rev. Richard Lawson. Join the 39ers at 11:30 am for wine and cheese, with a light lunch at noon for $6.00, followed by the program. Reservations to Lucy by noon May 8 at lucy@gracestlukes.org or 272-7425. Everyone is invited!

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From the Rector: A New PriestI am delighted to announce that Broderick Greer will be coming to Grace-St. Luke's to serve as our new priest. Broderick comes to us from Virginia Theological Seminary (Katherine Bush's seminary) and from the Diocese of West Tennessee, his sponsoring diocese.

Over the course of several face to face meetings and interviews with Broderick, I knew that I had met a future priest whose gifts, intellect, and trust in Christ would inspire our parish. Broderick also spent time with our senior warden in 2014, Antoinette Cheney, as well as a few other members of the vestry and parish. All of us sensed the same thing: Broderick will bring many gifts to GSL Church and School, and we will offer to him the support and opportunities that a highly motivated young priest seeks.

Importantly, I want you to know what I was looking for in a new curate. First, I always look for a person who is faithful to the mystery of Christ's presence in Word and Sacrament. Our priests need to trust that Christ, ultimately, is the one who is the "Great Shepherd of Souls," in the words of the Prayer Book. Second, I know that all of us need a priest whose gifts and personality bring something to the table that neither the Reverend Gayle McCarty nor I do. GSL is a parish that enjoys having three different priests with different gifts. Finally, I know we need a priest who, in addition to the ordinary work of every parish (from liturgy to pastoral care), can oversee our work with young adults, Episcopal Service Corps, and school chapel. In Broderick, I am very confident that we have found the right person. I am also very grateful that Canon Chip Davis and Bishop Don Johnson from the diocese linked me with Broderick.

Broderick will not begin work until July of this year, but I am happy to announce his appointment at this time. His bio and a picture are found below. Please keep him in your prayers and know that GSL is in his.

The Reverend Richard Lawson

Broderick Greer

Rector’s Forum: See page 6

A Brief Bio from BroderickBroderick Greer is a graduating senior at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, where various study programs have taken him to Jerusalem, Israel; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and Rome, Italy. Prior to seminary, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in social work from Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. While completing his undergraduate studies, Broderick was confirmed in the Episcopal Church by Bishop Don Johnson at St. Luke's in Jackson.

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Broderick's writings have been featured at Religion News Service and The Huffington Post. Most recently, he has facilitated conversations and workshops on human rights, diversity, and the role of social media in Christianity. Broderick finds joy in traveling, barbecue (Memphis pulled pork and Texas brisket), making music with his friends, and visiting his family. His parents, Roderick and Patricia, and brother, Patrick, all reside in Fort Worth.

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On Sunday, Feb. 1, 20-30@GSL will have their monthly lunch at Cafe 1912 (243 S. Cooper), courtesy of GSL. If you are in your 20s–30s and looking for a little fellowship, whether you are new to GSL or already members, we invite you to join us for lunch.

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, join 20-30@GSL for “this round’s on Me” at Alchemy, 940 S. Cooper, from 6:30-7:30 pm for food, drink, and conversation. The theme for this spring is God in the Profane. Our first guest speaker is Fr. Jay Biedenharn and his topic is “Seeing People Walk as Trees: Thinking Theologically in the 21st Century.” Non-alcoholic beverages will be available and child care is offered at the church.

For more information, please contact: Mary Margaret Winn (marymargaret@gracestlukes.org) or Fr. Richard Lawson (richard@gracestlukes.org). If you would like to have your email added to the evite list, please contact Lucy Owens at lucy@gracestlukes.org. All are welcome!!

Connecting for Fellowship, Food,

Fun, and God!

20-30@GSL

GSL Women’s Retreat: "Letting Go for Lent"Feb. 27–Mar. 1Facilitator: Linda Douty

Register TODAY: www.gracestlukes.org/events/womens-retreat

Lent is about more than giving up chocolate!Lent can be the beginning of a New You!

Lent is a time to take stock—a time to offer ourselves to God’s guid-ance and to participate in our own spiritual deepening. And that means discovering what is standing in our way and letting it go.

We never seem to run out of things to let go:* Sometimes we need to let go of a person in order to move on* Sometimes we cling to a role that no longer suits us* Sometimes it’s a point of view or a pattern that blocks our

growth* Sometimes our limited dreams keep us from joining the Divine

dream for us* Sometimes we must let go of who we think we are in order to

become who we truly are

Weaving together the letting go stories in her own life with those of others, Linda will help us dig out not only our humorous control issues, but our more serious barriers to a deeper relationship with God, self and others.

As we explore new and unusual Lenten practices that assist the let-ting go process, we will be set free to participate fully in the resur-rection of new life on Easter morning. Plan to join us.

Third Thursday Dinner Group

Feb. 12Wesley & Co.

We’re meeting a week early this month! Come on Feb.12 for some pre-Lenten fun from Wesley & Company. Vocalists Catherine Grace Cox, Paul Murray, and Dan Swanson will offer up a broad spectrum of music from serious opera to bawdy Broadway. Put on your Mardi Gras beads and dancin’ shoes and come cut a rug!

Third Thursday dinners are designed to include empty nesters and anyone else who wants to spend a fun evening with others. Come socialize over drinks and appetizers at 6:30 pm in Trezevant Hall. Dinner is at 7, and the program follows. You’ll be home by 8:30 having had a wonderful time for a most reasonable fee.

Make your dinner reservations no later than Tuesday, Feb. 10, by calling Lucy Owens at the church office (272-7425) or by email at lucy@gracestlukes.org. In keeping with church policy, your reservation is your agreement to pay. You can pay in advance online at www.gracestlukes.org/events/third-thursday.

39ers on Feb. 13 "George Washington: What a Character!"

Join us Feb. 13 for our monthly meeting. Social time begins at 11:30 am with wine and cheese and the best conversation in town. A light lunch will be served at noon for $6. The program to follow will be our own Keith Wood—back by

popular demand. He is an historian extraordinaire. His subject will be "George Washington: What a Character." Mark your calendar now for you do not want to miss this presentation. All are welcome. Reservations to Lucy by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 11, lucy@gracestlukes.org or 272-7425.

First Friday Fellowship: is going Bowling on Feburary 6!

First Friday Fellowship is a place where parishioners and friends can connect for fun and fellowship, mix and mingle, and enjoy lively conversation. On Feb. 6 at 6:30 pm, FFF will gather at Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes. RSVP for the event and get all the details on the First Friday Fellowship Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GSLFirstFridayFellowship. You can also email Natalie Davis (nataliejonesdavis@hotmail.com). Childcare: The church nursery will be available from 6-10 pm for infants to age 9 at the price of $15 total for one child, $17 for two, or $20 for three or more (per family). If you think you will be out past 10 pm, please make arrangements for alternate childcare.

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Baseball, Softball, T-BallRegister in February

http://www.gracestlukes.org/playball/Please email Christi at christi@gracestlukes.org, or call (825-7353) if you have any questions.

Church Athletics

Sunday, Feb. 1—Superbowl Sunday: Come watch the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks during this year’s Superbowl!! Friends are always welcome. Dinner and the game will be in McClure Hall. 5 pm–end of halftime.

Sunday, Feb. 8—Grizzlies Game: If you would like to attend the game, please turn in a permission form (online or in church office) and payment by Wednesday, Feb. 4. We will meet at GSL at 4:15 pm to carpool to the game. Go Grizz!

Sunday, Feb. 15—No EYC due to the holiday weekend.

Tuesday, Feb. 17—Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Youth have the opportunity to participate with the GSL Crossmen in the annual Pancake Supper by helping to set up, clean up, serve toppings, and run the pancake decorating contest. Stay tuned for more info about signing up!

Sunday, Feb. 22—Lenten Service Project: Come contribute to the creation of an EYC Lenten Service Project. We will discuss several possibilities and decide and plan one. Bring your excitement and creativity!

Contact: Mary Margaret (marymargaret@gracestlukes.org).

EYC Newsand Events

Pancake Decorating Contest 2014

—SAVE THESE DATES—

GSL MEN'S RETREAT April 10–12

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJune 1–5

Needlework GuildSunday, Feb. 15, 4–7 pm

Room 212

Harriet Robertsharriet@gracestlukes.org,

Kim Whitekwhite@gslschool.org

Scout Sunday 2015

Sunday, Feb. 8, Grace-St. Luke’s, along with churches worldwide, will be recognizing Scouts during their church services. Please join us at our 10:30 service as we give thanks for the Scouts of GSL (past and present) and their leaders.

A little Troop 34 history and current newsBoy Scout Troop 34 was founded in 1920 at Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Memphis. After spending a year at Bellevue Baptist Church, the Troop moved to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in 1933 and subsequently to Grace St. Luke’s. Troop 34 is a large and active troop, camping or hiking every month of the year. This past year on their campouts they have fly fished, shot, hiked, inner tubed, climbed, and canoed. In addition to weekend trips, the Troop attends two weeks of summer camp, 4 days of winter camp, and a high adventure base most years. This year’s high adventure trip is backpacking in the mountains of New Mexico at Philmont Scout Ranch. Troop 34 is known for producing a high percentage of qual-ity Eagle Scouts leading it to be nicknamed by some as “The Eagles Nest.” This year the Boy Scouts helped with the outreach project, GraceBuilders, and have undertaken a food drive.

Children’s Activity Table Shares the Love for Valentine’s MTAM

by Sharon CampbellOne of GSL’s outreach ministries, More Than A Meal, celebrates Valentine’s Day on Feb. 8. There are a few extra special touches for this holiday meal that mean a lot to the guests, and our GSL children will make them happen! For the last Sunday in January, the kids at the Children’s Activity Table constructed handmade paper Valentines to place at guests' seats. In February, we have reserved two more Sundays for making small contributions to this special day. Parents and grandparents, please encourage your children to join Ms. Julie and me in Room 212 after the 10:30 service to work on these special projects, and help share the love with people in our community who are in need. The dates and activities are:Feb. 1 Valentine Candy Bags for MTAM GuestsFeb. 8 Fresh Flower Vases for MTAM Tables

Christian Education Offerings for Children and Youth

9:30 until 10:15 am

Nursery (1st floor Nursery area with the Nursery Staff )Infant Room (Newborn to Walking)Toddler Room (Walking to Potty Training)

Little Lambs Pre-Atrium (1st floor Nursery area with the Nursery Staff )Big Kid Room (Potty Training to Atrium-Ready)

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level I (Location: Atrium I) 3–6 yrs. (Pre-K, JK and SK)Lead Catechist: Jennifer Balink; Assistant: Julia Ramos

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level II (Location: Atrium II) 6–9 yrs. (1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade) Lead Catechist: Eva Loftin; Assistant: Marie Arkle

Holy Men, Holy Women (Location: Room 212)4th–5th GradeStaff: Julie O’Bryan

EpiscoTalk 1016th–8th Grade; Time: 9:30–10:15 am

Leaders: Daniel Williams, Shannon HoffmanLocation: The Red Door, Red Room

High School Huddle 9th–12th GradeTime: Breakfast, 9:00–9:30 am and Rector’s Forum, 9:30–10:15 am

Location: Trezevant Hall

Christian EducationSharon Campbell, Director of Children's Education

Harriet Roberts, Director of Adult Education

No Classes February 15

Adult Christian Education OfferingsRector's Forum

Sundays in Trezevant Hall9:30 until 10:30 am

"Religion and Violence"continues with the Reverend Dr. Stephen Haynes,

Professor, Rhodes College

Feb. 1 Nonviolence & Pacifism: When is Nonviolence Justifiable? Feb. 8 From ISIS to Ferguson, Missouri: Christian Perspectives

Planning a Graceful ExitFebruary/March Rector's Forum

We make dinner plans. We make vacation plans. We make college, wedding, and house plans. We try to plan for the best life possible. Yet, despite our penchant for planning, we put off contemplating the final chapters of our lives—the plans that will allow us to live well until the end of life, with peace of mind and without crisis.

Join us as we explore financial, spiritual, and medical issues we all encounter at the end of life. While it can be difficult to think of the end of our lives when we’re in the midst of living, thoughtful and prayerful consideration of these issues can help us work toward the graceful exit we desire.

Feb. 22 Economics of Retirement with Matt CrowMar. 1 The Theology of Episcopal Burials with the Reverend

Richard LawsonMar. 8 No class: Spring BreakMar. 15 Pastoral Care at the End of Life and Burial Planning with

the Reverend Gayle McCarty

Children’s Education: Sharon Campbellsharon@gracestlukes.org, 272-7425, ext. 24

Adult Education: Harriet Robertsharriet@gracestlukes.org, 272-7425, ext. 15

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Small Group Classes – Lent 2015Wednesday Evenings, February 25, March 4, March 18, and March 25

All classes meet from 5:30–6:30 pm. Childcare is provided at no charge in the Nursery.As part of our commitment to providing excellent programming, we have small group classes which meet during the fall and spring. These classes are an opportunity for those people who feel called to delve a bit deeper with the guidance of some remarkable mentors. Please take a moment and see which class might peak your interest.

We look forward to having you join us. If you have any questions at all, please contact Harriet Roberts (harriet@gracestlukes.org).

The Virgin Mary: Examining the Evidence from Scripture and Tradition and Viewing Her as Prism for Understanding Her Son and OurselvesInstructor: Daniel Pigg

Perhaps the most mysterious and yet well-known figure in the Jesus story is the

Virgin Mary, his mother. Their stories are connected throughout, from conception to birth to death, even to her being with the disciples waiting for the Day of Pentecost. The gospels, the book of Acts, and Revelation include her life events and influences. After the 1st century AD, other texts developed about the Virgin Mary, although they were never recognized as sacred scripture. They did, however, influence her representation. Venerated by Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians, acknowledged by Episcopalians and Protestant Christians, the Virgin Mary is a figure deeply rooted in the enigma of the faith experience. That there is more in the Koran about her than in the New Testament suggests just how important she was to the late antique and medieval periods when Islam was developing. Medieval art in particular was fascinated with the representation of the Virgin Mary. Even if one looks at one of our Christmas hymns, “The snow lay on the ground,” there is a phrase “twas Mary virgin pure of holy Anne.” We see that the Church has itself adopted part of the mythology surrounding Mary. Churches have been named for her; devotions have developed around her role as intercessor. The last two decades have witnessed increasing interest in the Virgin Mary from all segments of the Christian community. During our study together, we will consider the following topics:

1. New Testament References to the Virgin Mary (The Gospels, Acts, and Revelation) [2/25]

2. Non-canonical stories about the Virgin Mary [3/4]3. The Koran’s representation of the Virgin Mary [3/18]4. Artistic (Middle Ages and Renaissance in particular) and modern

understanding of the Virgin Mary [3/25]

Bibles will be available for Week 1, text materials for Week 2 and 3 will be provided.

Text for the course: Marina Warner, Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and the Cult of the Virgin Mary. New York. Vintage Books, 1983. (There will be assigned readings for each week from this text which will be provided.)

Class Limit 12

MOL (The Meaning of Life)Instructors: The Reverend Katherine Bush & Shari Ray

Katherine Bush and Shari Ray will lead a four week course based on their "Meaning of Life" class which they co-teach to seniors at St. Mary's Episcopal School. The group will engage in conversations on finding meaning in four areas: work, suffering, relationships, and experiences of joy.

Brief readings each week (and maybe just a bit of journaling) will be assigned to encourage everyone's full participation in the discussions.

Class Limit 20

Lenten ComplineFacilitator: June Averyt

During this busy time in this busy world, join others who seek a moment of quiet conversation, reflection, and compline. Each week a different brief reflective discussion will be facilitated and compline will be observed. This is a special, spiritual, and meditative way to

punctuate the week. Night Light: A Book of Nighttime Meditations by Amy E. Dean will be used and a copy of the text will be provided.

Class Limit 12

To sign up for classes visit:

www.gracestlukes.org/spirituality-and-worship/

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OutreachMinistry

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Dr. Bheki Khumalo Scholarship FundThe GSL Outreach Committee recently hosted Dr. Bheki Khumalo, and members of the West Tennessee Haiti Partnership, for a moving presentation & slide show detailing their surgical mission trips to Haiti.

Additionally, and with great excitement, the creation of the “Dr. Bheki Khumalo Scholarship Fund” was announced. This worthy scholarship will support travel costs for GSL parishioners, who will join a mission team to support St. Vincent’s School for Handicapped Children in Port au Price.

More information about the scholarship, GSL’s work in Haiti, and how we can make a difference to come!

Food pantry Facts by Juan Fuentes

Even though this is the February Messenger, it is the December report for the GSL Food Pantry, marking the end of a very busy year. In 2014 we served 2,212 individuals which included 806 households, 1,022 adults, 1,014 children, and 176 seniors. The support you provided with food donations and financial assistance and all the volunteer hours made this possible. It may be a little food pantry—but we all make it run smoothly and with a big heart. THANK YOU!

December Statistics:Number of Families served: 118 households which include 142 adults, 117 children, and 23 seniors

Volunteer hours: 25 hours which included 7 hours distributing food, 3.5 hours in food bank pick-ups and shelving, 14.5 shopping and shelving, 7.5 cleaning and organizing (not including the hours spent by volunteer packers)

Mark your calendar! The last Sunday of February—Feb. 22—is FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY! We are asking that you bring tuna, peanut butter, canned meats, veggies, toilet paper.

We welcome three new volunteers: Ann Ray, Nancy Edwards, & Debbie Whitlock, thank you for your support!

We need help on Mondays with the Food Bank pick-up and the shopping for needed items. Usually this is done between 9–11 am. If you can volunteer in the daytime, please let us know.

Volunteers are always needed! Call Happy Jones at 276-2136 or email happyfred@comcast.net.

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ― Maya Angelou

Participants in the recent West Tennesssee Haiti Partnership presentaion: John Mutin, the Rev. Drew Woodruff, Adam Nelson, Ruthie Lentz, the Rev. Gayle McCarty, Dr. Jennifer Holbourn, and Dr. Bheki Khumalo

neWs oF byGone days50 years ago (1965): The largest budget in the history of the Parish ($124,000.00) was adopted by the vestry this week. Planned within the pledged and anticipated income for the year, this budget reaches new heights in missionary giving, which accounts for the greater part of the increase. A few 1964 pledges are still not fully paid, and it is requested that these be mailed in right away.

25 years ago (1990): We are beginning to assemble material for a printed history of Grace-St. Luke's Church. If you have a personal or family anecdote relating to a specific period or incident in Grace-St. Luke's history, please fill out one of the forms in the church office and leave it in the box marked "History." –Barbara Viser

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Pastoral CareCorner

Calling All Expectant Parents By Amanda McGriff

Co-coordinator, Pastoral Care

If you are expecting a baby (or grandbaby) in the near future, please let us know! We want to share in your joy but also hear from you how best we can provide support to you after the birth. We know that different parents have different needs, depending on family support, and there are a host of other factors unique to your situation such as whether this will be your first baby or your fourth and your desires for either privacy or community during this special time.

There are several ways in which we could assist you after your new addition arrives:• Bringing you a meal and a special gift from the parish at a time

when that would be most helpful to you• Arranging for clergy or a member of our pastoral care team to

visit you in the hospital or at your home to pray through the Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Birth or Adoption of a Child with you.

• Letting the parish know about the birth of your baby by reading his/her name during the Prayers of the People.

Please contact the Rev. Gayle McCarty at gayle@gracestlukes.org or 359-4817 or to let us know about your happy news.

Have Flowers, Will TravelBy The Rev. Gayle McCarty

Sunday after Sunday, we are graced with the beauty of stunning altar flower arrangements for our worship services. We, in pastoral care, are committed to sharing the beauty and joy of these flowers with as many as possible as often as possible.

We have long made and will continue to make pastoral touches via delivery of flowers to parishioners who are sick, in the hospital, or unable to join us for church services.

Recently, we extended GSL’s reach into the greater community and shared flowers with the men and women of the Memphis Police Dept. assigned to the station around the corner on Union Avenue, to Caritas Village, and to the staff and volunteers at The Memphis Crisis Center. Our beautiful arrangements with a GSL note card expressing our thanks for their services were hand-delivered and met with surprise and smiles.

We plan to periodically deliver flowers and say thank you to our community neighbors as well as our outreach partners in ministry.

After all, to quote author/therapist Daphne Rose Kingma –

Saying thank you creates love.

May GSL be known for our pastoral care and grateful hearts.

Pastoral Care of Children Seminar: Sunday, February 8 Immediately after the 10:30 am service in McClure Hall

Have you ever wondered how to talk with your children about the death of a pet or loved one, a grandpar-ent with dementia, or the divorce of a friend's parents? The Rev. Brent Powell, director of chaplain services at St. Jude and Ashley Carr, CCLS, child life specialist at St. Jude, will walk us through the unique spiritual and developmental needs of children in these and other common pastoral care situations. When you reg-ister, you will be able to pose your own questions to the presenters, as well. Limited seating. Snacks will be provided, and childcare is available upon request. Sponsored by GSL's Pastoral Care Committee.To sign up and for more information, visit www.gracestlukes.org/events/pastoral-care-of-children-seminar.

It’s enrollment time! We are busy counting re-enrollment contracts now and preparing to send out new contracts to all the families we want to welcome to our community in the fall. Selected spots will still be available in some classes, so please encourage any of your friends who are looking at schools to contact us at enroll@gslschool.org if they are interested in touring. Your positive word-of-mouth is a great help to us in promoting our program here at GSL!

Speaking of our program, we are pleased to announce some changes for the coming year. In SK, we are adjusting our dismissal times so that they match Grades 1–8. This allows us greater flexibility in continuing to enhance our outstanding SK program. We also have two new hires to announce. Beginning in June, we will bid farewell to current Head of Preschool Jennifer Vest, who is leaving to complete her doctorate program at Vanderbilt, and we will welcome a new Head of Preschool, Cynthia Burnett. Cynthia is a talented, experienced educator who comes to us from St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Atlanta. She will be a wonderful addition to our staff. This month, we are also pleased to welcome Kate Shelton as a new addition to our Development Department.

School Newsby Thor Kvande

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I want to say thanks again to everyone who attended the Lisa Lassandrello 5K race and our 8th Grade Italian Dinner in January. We are so grateful for your support of our school events!

February is a big month for our eighth graders, who embark on one of their most important culminating assignments at GSL—the Eighth Grade Independent Internship Project. In this program, eighth graders go on three-day business internships they have secured to put their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to use in the workplace. This invaluable experience gives them an early opportunity to explore different career paths in the “real world,” and it is something we could not do without the support of the many people in this community who agree to mentor students at their place of business. These internships provide really important learning opportunities for our eighth graders, and we are proud to offer this unique and meaningful program as part of the curriculum here at GSL.

Please feel free to join us this month for our Middle School Second Trimester Art Show, which runs, Feb. 23-27. There is an opening reception Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 5 pm in our Anchor Center Upper Lobby Gallery. We look forward to seeing you!

Many thanks to GSL parishioner Juan Fuentes, who visited campus in January to talk to Cristina Michta's fifth grade Spanish students. He shared some interesting, inspiring stories about his experiences growing up in Chile and coming to the U.S. at 21 years old! He also thanked fifth graders for leading the school’s annual food drive, which benefited the Church Food Pantry.

Altar Gifts offered in Loving Memory

Feb. 1 Upton Bertaut, Nova Johnson, George D. Johnson, and Betty Bertaut

Feb. 8 James Garth Connally, Nancy Knight Holmes, Joseph J. Baker, Gertrude Laird Baker, and John J. Baker III

Feb. 15 Kitty BlandFeb. 22 Heather Roffman

MembershipNews

Faithful Departed Tom Claybrook, died Jan. 18, 2015, burial Jan. 21, 2015

Baptized Jan. 11, 2015 William James Owens, son of Lissa & Hal Owens Ella Katherine Spicer born, daughter of Lauren & Brad Spicer

Transfers In Alice Meador, from Calvary Episcopal, Cleveland, MS Mary Katheryn Flippo, from Holy Cross Episcopal, West Memphis, Barbara Fogg Frazer Dana Frazer

Marriage S. D. Brandon & Lawrence George, Jan. 13, 2015, in Ashville, NC

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Looking Towards Sunday ~ February

Revised Common LectionaryTrack 1 Year B

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: February 1 Deuteronomy 18:15-20 • Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 • Mark 1:21-28Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: February 8 Isaiah 40:21-31 • Psalm 147:1-12, 21c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 • Mark 1:29-39Last Sunday after Epiphany: February 15 2 Kings 2:1-12 • Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 • Mark 9:2-9Ash Wednesday: Feburary 18 Joel 2:1-2,12-17 • Psalm 103:8-14 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 • Matthew 6:1-6,16-21First Sunday in Lent: February 25 Genesis 9:8-17, 10 • Psalm 25:1-9 1 Peter 3:18-22 • Mark 1:9-15

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 lay schedule can be found at www.gracestlukes.org/files/upload/february15lay-schedule.pdf.

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:

• Easter Vigil, April 4• Day of Pentecost, May 24. For more information and to schedule a baptism, contact Connie Johns, 272-7425, ext. 22, or connie@gracestlukes.org.

Opportunity Available to Join an Altar Guild Team!

Altar Guild members work behind the scenes of every worship service, ensuring that everything, including altar vessels, linens and candles, is properly prepared. It is servant ministry to prepare our Lord’s Table for all services: our normal worship services, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and all other special occasions. The Altar Guild is composed of four teams of volunteers who serve for two weeks per session. Duties may include silver and brass polishing, care and cleaning of linens, and special efforts at Christmas and Easter.

Volunteers are especially needed at this time.

Contact: Linda Niell, 237-0420, llniell@me.com

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 Mem-phis, 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.

Calendar Highlights

Feb. 1-28: Baseball, Softball, T-Ball Registraion Feb. 6: First Friday FellowshipFeb. 8: Pastoral Care of Children SeminarFeb. 9: 39ersFeb. 10: Finance MeetingFeb. 12: Third ThursdayFeb. 13: Executive MeetingFeb. 15: No Christian Ed. ClassesFeb. 16: Church Office ClosedFeb. 17: Shrove Tuesday/VestryFeb. 18: Ash WednesdayFeb. 18: Outreach MeetingFeb. 22: Food Pantry SundayFeb. 25: Lenten Smal Group Classes BeginFeb. 27-Mar 1: Women's Retreat

February Calendargracestlukes.org/uploads/files/february2015calendar.pdf

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

you’re InvIted to the...shrove tuesday pancake supper

Feb. 17, 4:30–7:00 pmtIckets only $6

Purchase tickets the night of the event OR online at gracestlukes.org/events/pancake-supper/.

You’ll enjoy all the pancakes you can eat, with toppings, one serving of sausage

or bacon, and a beverage of your choice.

Sponsored by the Crossmen with assistance from EYC. Proceeds to benefit GSL Youth Programs.

If you are unable to attend,donations welcomed and appreciated!

Ash Wednesday Services February 18

Imposition of AshesHoly Eucharist

7:00 am; 12:15 pm and 6:00 pm (Nursery available for 6:00 service)

School Imposition of Ashes at 8:05 am (a thirty minute liturgy without communion)