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Grace notes March 2015
Palm Sunday, 2012
OUR TEAM
OFFICE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Bay GreenHill COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR Hope Johnstone FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Anne Jones INTERN Mark Harris
CHILDREN 9 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHAPEL COORDINATOR Ben Bergstrom GODLY PLAY DIRECTOR Meredith Bergstrom KITCHEN AND NURSERY COORDINATOR Angie Chaney 11 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHAPEL COORDINATOR Travis Chaney
MUSIC ASSISTANT CHOIRMASTER Liesl Dromi DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST Dr. Jan Wubbena CHILDREN’S CHOIR SCHOOL DIRECTOR Terri Wubbena
MINISTRIES Altar Guild Outreach Episcopal Peace Fellowship / G.A.P.P. Meals on Wheels Prayer Chain
VESTRY Traci Letellier, Sr. Warden Rob Lambert, Jr. Warden Jayme Amonsen Andy Bossler Ben Hill Matt Hostler Amanda Orcutt Shelley Simmons Robert Smith Mike Moss, Treasurer Hope Johnstone, Clerk
COMMITTEES Building & Grounds Christian Formation Community Life Finance Hospitality Outreach Stewardship Strategic Planning Welcoming / Incorporation Worship
Stan McKinnon RECTOR
Larry R. Benfield BISHOP
Lora Walsh CURATE
SUN Holy Eucharist, 9:00 A.M. Christian Formation, 10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist, 11:15 A.M. Compline, 5:00 p.m.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WED Holy Eucharist & Healing, 12:10 P.M.
MON-FRI Yoga Morning Prayer at Studio, 7:00 A.M.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
RECTOR’S REFLECTIONS
Our Lenten Journey…
“You are dust and to dust you shall return.” With these words a cross of ashes is placed on
your forehead and you begin the 40 day journey with Jesus the church calls Lent. Those
“encouraging” words are meant to be a reminder of something very simple.
Remember how Adam and Eve got into trouble in the garden – when the serpent tempted
them to eat the fruit in order to become like God, with the supreme irony that they were
already created in the “image of God.” So they succumbed to the temptation to become
their own Gods… and so do we. That’s how our Lenten journey begins – “you are dust and
to dust you shall return” – in order to remind us of our profound need for God.
This is actually good news because in the progression of the liturgy we move from the
recognition of our mortality and sin to an awareness of our need to change and be changed
by God. Our repentance becomes not an end in itself but a renewed relationship with God
opening us to accept God’s love, mercy, and peace.
Some people look on this season as something to be endured, a marathon of self-inflected
torture that saps the fun out of life, until we get to Easter when we can return to normal. But
returning to normal isn’t the point of Lent or of Easter — the point is change,
transformation – to become more like Christ whom we are following on this journey.
Lent isn’t primarily about our suffering and sacrifice, but remembering the suffering and
sacrifice of our Lord. So Lent is the time when we examine ourselves and our habits in the
hopes of finding a better way of living.
Lent is also about balance. We are called to a period of fasting and self-denial because we
have too much already. Our acts of self-denial remind us that there are people who are
perpetually hungry and constantly poor. Balance what you have with what others do not.
This Lent ask yourself why you do what you do? Why do you fast? If your answer is so that
God can bring balance back to your life, then your Lent is off to a good start.
Self-denial and sacrifice are important aspects to Lent; but they mean nothing if they don’t
lead to a deeper relationship with God and a more balanced life.
Many people give up something for Lent, but it could be just as beneficial to take on
something, a spiritual practice that can help you focus on the real question of Lent “What
do I really need?” Finding the answer to that question will make your celebration of Easter
even more profound.
How will you grow closer to God this Lent? That’s a question only you can answer.
Peace,
VESTRY RETREAT
March 6-7th
at Camp Mitchell…
The Grace Church vestry will gather Friday and Saturday, March 6-7,
at Camp Mitchell for the annual Vestry retreat. This is a focused
time of discussion, contemplation, and planning the future of Grace
Church.
WINTERSTAR
March 6-8th
at Camp Mitchell…
Winterstar is a Jr. and Sr. High camp at Camp Mitchell. Grace will be
represented at Winterstar by Mark Harris and youth from NWA.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Spring Forward, March 8th
…
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8th
.
"Spring Forward" and adjust your clocks ahead one hour before you
go to sleep on Saturday, March 7th
.
EASTER LILIES
Sign Up Now…
The sign-up sheet for Easter Lilies and Altar Flowers is on the
bulletin board in the Parish Hall. The suggested donation is $30 for
Altar Flowers and $30 for Easter Lilies. More than one person can
sign up for each Sunday.
LENTEN COMPLINE SERVICES
Through April 2nd
…
Compline, 5:00 p.m.
Meets in the nave, childcare provided.
GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR BURMA
March 8th
...
Earth Mission is a non-profit organization committed to meeting
the physical needs of people worldwide as a reflection of our
Christian beliefs. Earth Mission seeks to provide technological and
medical solutions that are efficient, culturally sensitive, practical,
and permanent. Pamphlets on Earth Mission will be available in the
Parish hall. Visit www.prayforburma.org to download a PDF
pamphlet from.
IMMIGRATION AND THE CHURCH
March 9th
at 7:00 p.m….
Please join us Monday, March 9th
at 7:00 p.m. for "Immigration and
the Church: A Presentation and Discussion" led by Mr. Don Balla,
John Brown University Professor of 30 years and now full-time
lawyer fighting for undocumented immigrant rights. Childcare and
refreshments will be provided.
DID YOU KNOW?
by Kathy Moss
On Sunday, February 15,
2015, Grace Church's
needlepoint kneeler was
one among 69 kneelers
dedicated at Trinity
Episcopal Church, Little
Rock. The kneelers at
Trinity were worn and
needed to be replaced.
The project began in 2005
when the Diocese of
Arkansas asked each church in the Diocese to stitch a kneeler to represent their
church and the the Needlepoint Guild began raising money to begin the long process
of replacement. Since then, 125 people have stitched 306 kneelers with the ultimate
goal of 447. The categories are parishes in the Diocese, kneelers that represent each
Bishop we have had in the state of AR and dates they served, each Dean and their
time frame, kneelers honoring Vestry, Cross kneelers, the Seasons of the Church, holy
animals and flowers, custom kneelers and many many more.
For our church, we sent an allocated amount of money with a picture. Then a rather
complicated process preceded the stitching. First the picture was sent off to a
company in Chelsea, London, it was painted on canvas and then according to the
colors on the canvas, yarns were pulled. This process took 6 months to complete.
That was 65% of the cost. 25% went to finishing out the kneeler into a pillow. Becky
Witsell, a member of the Needlepoint Guild and very talented artist, designed and
hand painted Trinity's unique floral designs for 36 chapel kneelers. The most recent
ones were sent off to a company in Conroe, TX . The Needlepoint Guild held
fundraisers to fund the kneelers that were not paid for by parishes.
Grace Church was blessed to have Mike's sister and Lorraine's daughter, Marti Moss
Thomas, a member of the Needlepoint Guild at Trinity, Little Rock, stitch our kneeler
for us. It took Marti 6 months to complete our kneeler. There are approx. 77,000
stitches for one kneeler. Marti has stitched 10 kneelers for Trinity and is working on
her 11th, Lent, to be completed by Easter. Her handiwork includes The Lamb, Violets,
Drum Angel, South Transept, Grace Church, to name a few. To see more photos and
a video of the dedication, look for the Trinity Episcopal Little Rock, Needlepoint Guild
on Facebook. Pictures of the kneelers that were dedicated on the 15th are on our
bulletin board at Grace for everyone who is interested.
GRACE CHILDREN’S CHOIR SCHOOL
To lead worship on Sunday, March 15th
…
Mar. 14: The Grace Children’s Choir School (GCCS) will have Choir
Camp on Saturday, March 14th
from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at
Grace Church to rehearse and prepare for leading worship on
Sunday, March 15th
.
Mar. 15: GCCS will lead worship on Sunday, March 15th
at the 9:00
a.m. service. Choristers please arrive by 8:15 a.m. to warm-up and
prepare.
Mar. 23: GCCS will not meet on Monday, March 23rd
during spring
break.
PIE AUCTION FUNDRAISER
March 15th
at 12:30 p.m....
Join us after the late service on Sunday, March 15th
, for a Grace
spectacular pie auction! Proceeds from the pie auction will benefit
two Grace families in efforts to finalize adoptions. All are welcome
to bring a pie, bid on a pie, or give directly to this fundraiser! Happy
baking & bidding!
THE GARDEN IN SILOAM SPRINGS
Community Garden to launch on Grace soil…
The Garden in Siloam Springs has launched a Kickstater campaign!
This garden will be located at Grace Church and run by church and
community members to help feed our neighbors, and nourish our
bodies and our relationship to the community. Please help us get
the word out by sharing the online kickstarter campaign with
family, and friends. Thank you for your support! Patty Gambill
www.thegardeninsiloamsprings.org
HOLY WEEK 2015
Palm Sunday
March 29th
, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
Join us as we begin Holy Week with Palm
Sunday on March 29th
at 9:00 a.m. and
11:15 a.m. as we recall Jesus’ triumphal
entry into Jerusalem and Passion on the
cross.
Wednesday during Holy Week
April 1st, 12:10 p.m.
Our regular Wednesday Holy Eucharist
and Healing service will meet at 12:10
p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st.
Maundy Thursday
April 2nd
, 7:00 p.m. | Holy Eucharist & Foot
Washing
Maundy Thursday begins the Triduum, the
three days before Easter, with Holy
Eucharist and Foot Washing on April 2nd
at 7:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
Good Friday
April 3rd
Prayer and Reflection Hours from
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service at 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday commemorates the
crucifixion of Jesus. Grace will offer prayer
and reflection time in the nave on Good
Friday from 12:00-3:00 p.m. to
acknowledge this day of fasting and self-
denial. Continuing later in the day we will have our Good Friday
Service, 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
We will be taking a special collection on Good Friday at the request
of Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori, in partnership with
the Diocese of Jerusalem. This offering supports the work of the
gospel in the Land of the Holy One by helping to fund ministries of
healing, feeding, and teaching of refugees, women, and children.
Please prayerfully consider your Good Friday offering.
The Great Vigil of Easter
& Potluck Champagne Breakfast
April 4th
, 8:00 p.m.
Welcome in the Easter Season with our Easter Vigil Champagne
Breakfast, on Saturday, April 4th
. The Easter Vigil Service begins at
8:00 p.m., with the Potluck Champagne Breakfast immediately
following. If you would like to volunteer to bring a dish, please
contact the office, 479-524-8782. Childcare will be provided.
Easter Sunday & Easter Egg Hunt
April 5th
Holy Eucharist Services at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt, Reception & Family Photos, 10:00 a.m.
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt & Reception will follow the 9:00 a.m.
service on Easter Sunday, April 4th
, in lieu of Christian Formation. All
children are invited to bring a friend and join in the Easter egg hunt
beginning at 10:00 a.m. We will also have our photographers on
hand to take photos (Individual, Couple, Families, Kids). Join us as
we celebrate the resurrection!
Easter Eggs | Treat filled eggs needed
We are collecting treat filled eggs to be hidden before the hunt.
Please drop off donated eggs to the office no later than March
30th
. Contact the church office for more information 479-524-8782.
INQUIRER’S CLASS
Beginning April 12th
…
Are you interested in learning more about Grace Church or maybe
becoming a member? Inquirer's Class (IC) is the place for you! IC
will meet Sundays at 4:00 p.m. starting April 12th
. All are welcome to
attend to learn more about the Episcopal Church, the Anglican
Communion, and our Liturgical tradition. Childcare will be provided
PARISH RETREAT
Sign-Up Now...
Mark your calendars for
the second annual Grace
Church Parish Retreat at
Camp Mitchell on the
weekend of May 1-3. We
have a sign-up available
online or in the Parish
Hall.
http://www.gracesiloam.o
rg/parish-retreat/
LECTIONARY
MARCH 1ST
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:22-30
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38
MARCH 15TH
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21
The Liturgy of the Palms
Mark 11:1-11
or John 12:12-16
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
MARCH 8TH
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22
MARCH 22ND
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-13
or Psalm 119:9-16
Hebrews 5:5-10
John 12:20-33
The Liturgy of the Word
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 14:1-15:47
or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)
MARCH 29TH
PO BOX 767 (mailing) | 617 N. Mt. Olive St (physical)
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-8782 (main) | 479-524-6452 (fax)
www.gracesiloam.org
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