June 2016 ST. PAUL’S EPISTLE 250 Hwy 2 NE • P.O. Box 1225 • Corinth, MS 38835 • 662-286-2922 In this Issue Church Family Life, p. 2 Happy Birthday or Anniversary! p. 2 Send us your sign pictures, p. 2 Kroger Rewards dividend, p. 2 Ways to keep your pledge current, p. 2 Calendar, p. 3 Presiding Bishop in Vicksburg June 12, p. 3 Digital subscription to MS Episcopalian, p. 3 Bishop Seage’s visit on Pentecost, p. 3 Treasurer’s Report, p. 4 Memorials, p. 4 Slip a little evangelism into your suitcase “Lo, I will be with you always, even to the end of the age...” and “Where two or three are gathered…” In the valley of the shadow of death, in the lion’s den, our God promises to be with us. Scripture is full of echoes of that assurance that God is with us always. We know this, don't we? Yet we cannot hear it enough times, enough ways. You have ways of keeping God’s presence present in your mind; perhaps you wear a cross, or say a prayer when an ambulance passes. You have things in your home—books, photographs, art, a special stone, a keychain—that point you to God and remind you that the Divine is always among us. I love the saying that goes, “Bidden or not, God is here.” That brings to mind the part in Psalm 139 when the psalmist asks God, “Where can I go then from your Spirit; where can I flee from your presence?” And yet, how wonderful when we consciously call to mind and heart the presence of God with us. That’s one of the main ideas of evan- gelism: naming God as active and at work in the world as a reconciling love. God is here. Jesus is present. We are not in this life alone. This summer, many of us will be out of our normal routines, with graduations, travel, family reunions, and such. Or you may have a quiet summer planned, with ordinary errands and to-do’s. Wherever you find yourself, make sure you take Jesus with you! As a fun project, there are coloring supplies and pictures of “Flat Jesus” available on Sundays for you to color and cut out. Decorate however you want to; add a peace sign or hearts if you want to have a little fun. Take this character with you, and snap pictures of Flat Jesus with you at the beach (we also have laminating supplies to protect your Flat Jesus from wind and water!) or grocery store. Send your photos to St. Paul's, or post on social media with hashtags like #FlatJesus #StPaulsCorinth #Episcopal. Your friends will be curious about what you and Jesus are up to out in the world. Strangers may have reason to start a conversation with you about Jesus. And this summer, you will have one more reason to remember that Jesus is part of everything we do...may our lives glorify our Lord in every season! Ann+ June 19 Dinner and Program, The Hymnal 1982: Its Past, Present and Future Jessica Nelson, the organist and choirmaster for All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Tupelo, will lead a survey of The Hymnal 1982, at a program and light dinner at St. Paul’s Sunday, June 19, starting at 6pm. The program will include singing plus discussion of the history, sources and various types of music in our hymnal. Many of the hymns are familiar to those from other de- nominations. Ms. Nelson directs the nationally-recognized Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy. In 2015, she was appointed to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church, serving as co-chair of the Subcommittee on Congregational Song. Jessica also serves on the music faculty of the University of North Alabama and maintains a private piano studio. In her spare time, she composes a little and watches Netflix a lot. Her published choral works are available from Paraclete Press and Church Music Forward. Invite a friend to enjoy a fun evening of music, discussion and dinner! Sign up in the narthex or let the church office know you’d like to attend so we can better estimate a food order.
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June 2016
ST. PAUL’S EPISTLE 250 Hwy 2 NE • P.O. Box 1225 • Corinth, MS 38835 • 662-286-2922
In this Issue Church Family Life, p. 2
Happy Birthday or Anniversary! p. 2
Send us your sign pictures, p. 2
Kroger Rewards dividend, p. 2
Ways to keep your pledge current, p. 2
Calendar, p. 3
Presiding Bishop in Vicksburg June 12, p. 3
Digital subscription to MS Episcopalian, p. 3
Bishop Seage’s visit on Pentecost, p. 3
Treasurer’s Report, p. 4
Memorials, p. 4
Slip a little evangelism into your suitcase
“Lo, I will be with you always, even to the end of the age...” and “Where two or three are gathered…” In the valley of the shadow of death, in the lion’s den, our God promises to be with us. Scripture is full of echoes of that assurance that God is with us always. We know this, don't we? Yet we cannot hear it enough times, enough ways. You have ways of keeping God’s presence present in your mind; perhaps you wear a cross, or say a prayer when an ambulance passes. You have things in your home—books, photographs, art, a special stone, a keychain—that point you to God and remind you that the Divine is always among us. I love the saying that goes, “Bidden or not, God is here.” That brings to mind the part in Psalm 139 when the psalmist asks God, “Where can I go then from your Spirit; where can I flee from your presence?” And yet, how wonderful when we consciously call to mind and heart the presence of God with us. That’s one of the main ideas of evan-gelism: naming God as active and at work in the world as a reconciling love. God is here. Jesus is present. We are not in this life alone. This summer, many of us will be out of our normal routines, with graduations, travel, family reunions, and such. Or you may have a quiet summer planned, with ordinary errands and to-do’s. Wherever you find yourself, make sure you take Jesus with you! As a fun project, there are coloring supplies and pictures of “Flat Jesus” available on Sundays for you to color and cut out. Decorate however you want to; add a peace sign or hearts if you want to have a little fun. Take this character with you, and snap pictures of Flat Jesus with you at the beach (we also have laminating supplies to protect your Flat Jesus from wind and water!) or grocery store. Send your photos to St. Paul's, or post on social media with hashtags like #FlatJesus #StPaulsCorinth #Episcopal. Your friends will be curious about what you and Jesus are up to out in the world. Strangers may have reason to start a conversation with you about Jesus. And this summer, you will have one more reason to remember that Jesus is part of everything we do...may our lives glorify our Lord in every season!
Ann+
June 19 Dinner and Program, The Hymnal 1982: Its Past, Present and Future
Jessica Nelson, the organist and choirmaster for All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Tupelo, will lead a survey of The Hymnal 1982, at a program and light dinner at St. Paul’s Sunday, June 19, starting at 6pm. The program will include singing plus discussion of the history, sources and various types of music in our hymnal. Many of the hymns are familiar to those from other de-nominations. Ms. Nelson directs the nationally-recognized Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy. In 2015, she was appointed to the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church, serving as co-chair of the Subcommittee on Congregational Song. Jessica also serves on the music faculty of the University of North Alabama and maintains a private piano studio. In her spare time, she composes a little and watches Netflix a lot. Her published choral works are available from Paraclete Press and Church Music Forward.
Invite a friend to enjoy a fun evening of music, discussion and dinner! Sign up in the narthex or let the church office know you’d like to attend so we can better estimate a food order.
Pledge Payment Options
There are several ways to keep your pledge payment current, even at times when you’re away from Corinth. You can set up a recurring payment through your banks’ online bill payment service linked to your checking ac-count. Members who already do this report they are re-lieved to have their monthly pledge automatically paid by their bank whether or not they’re at church on the Sunday they would normally put it in the collection plate. You can also make secure online pledge payments and donations through links at St. Paul’s Website and Face-book page. Just click on the green Give Online tab and you will be directed to a FaithStreet site where you can com-plete your pledge payment online. Don’t like electronic banking? Some members have kept their pledges current when traveling with checks in dated envelopes for friends put in the collection plate or the church treasurer to deposit at the appropriate time. However you choose to pay while you’re away, St. Paul’s appreciates your keeping your pledge current so our monthly budget needs and expenses are met.
How’s the Summer Reading Going? Have you had a chance to read either of the two books written by Episcopal Bishops recommended in last month’s newsletter? Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Je-sus, by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Gospel Memo-ries, The Future Can Rewrite Our Past, by Bishop of West-ern Louisiana, the Rt. Rev. Jacob Owensby, are good reads with much fodder for discussion during summer coffee hours at St. Paul’s. You may find a copy locally or order online at the links above and read at your own pace. Then join the discussion with fellow summer readers.
Church Family Life News and notes about our parish family
Dylan Nelson has pledged himself to the National Guard in aviation, for a 6 year commitment. He will begin basic training in September. Congratulations to David Soltz, who received an award in science at his middle school, along with the Director’s Choice for Most Improved in band. Stan Taylor has ended his stay in Selmer for re-hab. He is adjusting well and continuing his exercises at home. Jimma Lambert is having trouble with health is-sues, and will be limited in driving and other activities as she regains strength. Welcome Cadance and baby Na-than when you see them. For the next little while, they’ll be in the care of Jaylene and Gerry Whitehurst (aka Mimi and Papaw). Darlene Grisewood will soon get news about a possible procedure to address an aneurism and blockage in her carotid artery. Robin Grisewood is hoping for improved bloodwork numbers regarding his liver.
Happy Anniversary! Beth & Scott Bauer, 6/2; April & David Dierks; 6/15.
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Communion bread bakers
Thanks to Cynthia Harrell who baked bread for June and July. Sherry Smith will bake for August.
Scouting for Sign Ideas
A committee is in the works to study updating the sign and surrounding sign bed at the entrance to St. Paul’s. If you spot an attractive sign during your travels this summer, take pictures and e-mail them to the church office at [email protected]. The sign can be for a church or a business. We’re especially inter-ested in one with a changeable announcement space.
Kroger Rewards
St. Paul’s received a check for $138.13 from Kroger’s Community Rewards Program last quarter. Thank you to the households who have linked their Kroger card to our church this year. If you have not already done so, please register for Community Rewards at Kroger.com and link your Kroger Rewards cards to St. Paul’s (54350) or ask for help in the church office to link your Kroger shopping to the Rewards Program. This will not affect the gas bo-nus points you receive from Kroger.
The Sunday service on May 29 opened with Alex Smith’s bugle solo, “Taps.” In honor of Memorial Day, he offered the song he has played at over 700 veterans’ funerals.
5 Easom Fellowship Dinner; last one until fall 19 The Hymnal 1982: Its Past Present and Future. Dinner & program with Jessica Nelson. (See page 1) 20 Vestry meeting, 6pm 23 Pastoral Care Meeting, 2pm 26 Outreach Sunday benefitting Project Attention
June Pentecost May 15th
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to Preach and Celebrate Holy Eucharist in Vicksburg
Service to commemorate James Chaney And his companions, the martyrs of Philadelphia
Pentecost at St. Paul’s included a visit from Bishop Seage, who confirmed four, Charles Daniel, Emma Hughes, Renee Harmon, and Yvette Morton, and reconfirmed Laura Finger. We celebrated Dylan Nelson’s high school graduation and enjoyed fellow-ship and good food at a pot-luck lunch.
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Memorials
In memory of Virginia Lambert, by Lynn and Belinda Chaney and family,
and Barbara Cursey
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule: 9:30 Holy Eucharist Nursery available 9:00-12:00 The Rector and Vestry: The Rev. Ann Benton Fraser, Rector Barb Barrett, Senior Warden Susan Adams, Junior Warden Cynthia Harrell, Treasurer Ryland Bruhwiler, Clerk Scott Bauer Tana Daniel Debbie Elam Jan Grady Robin Grisewood Ed Lucas Gail Vaughn
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April Treasurer’s Report
Operating Fund
Building Fund Building Fund Balance 11,137 Mortgage Balance 0
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