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Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church 275 Southfield Road Shreveport, LA 71105

2014-2016 Barbie Cannon Bernie Casso

Joe Corby Jerry Fertitta

David Langley

2015-2017 Lisa Chilvers Bill Duncan Mike Miller

Jim Taliaferro Suzy Watts

2013-2015 Winston Cunningham

Kurt Nelson Chris Metrejean

Amy Prather Mickey Quinlan

Rector Parish Administrator

Minister of Music Christian Education Director

Productions Coordinator Church Accountant

Facility Manager Day School Principal

Gift Shop Manager Youth Minister

The Rev. Paul D. Martin Amelia Grace Jordan Dr. Lorna Lee Curtis Jo Ann Rose Lacey Rodriguez Debbey Mire John Phillips Jo Ann Rose Shannon Dean Corey Harrington

JESUS CHRIST IS HEAD OF THE CHURCH

Gene Young, Senior Warden

The Right Rev. Jacob W. Owensby, Ph. D., D.D. ~ Bishop of the Diocese of Western Louisiana’s

St. Paul’s Staff

The Family of St. Paul’s ~ Living the Transforming Love of Jesus

Please visit us online at www.stpauls-shreveport.org. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stpaulsshreveport

he Family of St. Paul’s Epistle

April 2015 Office: 318-865-8469

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! MAY 3rd

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ST. PAUL’S ACOLYTES/YOUTH PRESENTS

“STARS ON SOUTHFIELD” Make your reservations early

by calling the Church Office 318-865-8469 or production@stpauls-shreveport.org

DINNER AND A SHOW Don’t miss the chance to see some of

St. Paul’s most talented people! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Dearly beloved of Christ Jesus, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First of all, I had a wonderful time with my eldest and his bride in Richmond, Va., where he is a professor at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Preparatory School. It was great for Christine and me to spend time with both Grey and Seth. We also had the death of one of our extended family, Alvin Kidd, who is one of our friends from our Thursday visits to the Hope Connection. We have come to love and care about Alvin over the past five plus years. Alvin was physically challenged, unable to walk or talk well. He was seen around town on his bicycle. He became an artist and a member of our Family of St. Paul’s made sure he had supplies to pursue his joy. He freely gave his artwork away as gift from his heart. You can see some of his artwork in the Church Kitchen (and in this e-epistle). May the Lord bless them and keep them.

Paul

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Please make sure to visit us at www.stpauls-shreveport.org. Amelia has worked very diligently on making a great representation of the Family of St. Paul’s. So, we encourage you to please take the time and look through each tab, as you might see yourself. Comments, suggestions, or encouragements are welcome! Please also fill out the form under the tab “Contact Us” called Parishioner Information Form for our new directory. Please do not abbreviate any names. Thanks!

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Our Daily Prayers...

Armed Forces: Rick Roessler Andrew Delo John McCullar Steven Ayers Shawn McRae Todd Richardson Mike Petrosh Diane Hotaling Ryan Sheehy Jake Turner Dan Hurley Robert Erisman Josh Whitey David Long Kevin Perry Christopher Bounds Kevin Hedge Ian Alec Daniel Andrew Owensby Steven Pitcher Scott Flynn Martyn Delo Carib Smith Jonathan Zack Long Term: Jo Waller Omega Martin JoAnn Susan & Tom Bozeman Denise Kilonsky Laura Keiland Sandra Lizzie Hawthorne Olivia Sallie Ann Peterson Laura Yerger Priscilla Payne Cockrell

Sonya Burnett Cameron Varnell Dean & Betsy Warren Sally Baker Ford Gibson Michael Mary Giddens Cindy Jolly Dick Shannon Morgan Georgia Kate Poole Joan Kopp Dene Mershon Jackie David Kim Harrell Jennifer Betsy Yates Susan Johnston Martin Mary Johnny Tuminello Georgette Maynard Rhonda Wilson Russell Juliana Tuminello Jacob Michael Johnston Norm Thomas John Ryder Bunce Linda Dorothy Turner Jacque O Elmo Norton Scott Terrell Janet Popowitz Brigg Will Charles Harrell Ellen Buddecke Pat Reed Dorothy Rivers

Nancy Schneider John David Casso Jackie & Carl Williams William Ball Michael John Virginia Shehee Karen Doty Sammie Kalstone Ann Vickers Charlotte Haring Bob Marquess Dana Giddens John & Barbara Kim Mitchell Dinah Zapheka Amy Lowery Robert Ann Gardner Florence Huggins Marie Lavelle Vern McDermott Jerry Wray Jean Achee Stephen Kinsley Ann Marie Kitty LaVonne Geneva Boyett Missionary: Christine Special Prayer List: Jerry Kay Alan Shane Shehee Rivers Bob Kopp

Andy Priscilla Rex Susan Tyrone Tom Natalie Billy John Laura Earl Ed Sandra Stefanie Suzy David Watkins Bill Ostendorff Bob Childers Michael Kelsey Couvillon Shelley Laybree Grace Ann Slagle Tom Evelyn Liza Sarah Tina Patrick Winston Layna Mary Helen Church Triumphant: Bud Alvin Kate

We pray for the Anglican Communion, Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Katherine, Presiding Bishop, Jake, our bishop, and Joy, Julio, Bishop of the Dominican Republic, our companion diocese, President Obama and all those in authority, and St. Paul’s - her ministries, mission, priest, people, and purpose.

1st: Bob Maynard 2nd: Jerry Bigner 3rd: Leslie Wilemon 6th: Louise Smith 7th: Jim Slater 7th: Michael Warrick 11th: David Holt 11th: Kevin Hill 11th: Zach Baudoin 13th: Caroline Paxton 14th: Gladys Smith 14th: Ford Wallace 14th: Heather Garraway 14th: Henry Barker 15th: Cook Allender 18th: Dick Chilvers 18th: Blair Simpson 18th: Will Metrejean 19th: Barbie Cannon

21st: Peggy Connor 22nd: Josh Maier 22nd: Emily Metrejean 24th: Josh Wynn 26th: Will Duncan 26th: Jackson Bynum 27th: Chris Metrejean 28th: Gail Whitener 29th: Dave Watkins 30th: Ginger Harrell 31st: Jeff Blanchard 31st: Heather Barker 31st: Emery Bynum

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A Message from your Senior Warden I hope all of you have had the opportunity to look around our Church property at the marvelous tree trimming we have had done. I really want to give Jonathan Henderson and his committee a big “THANK YOU” for taking on this project, raising money and seeing it through. Great Job folks! Our roofing project is scheduled to begin next week and I hope everyone will be patient while this very large job is going on. It may be an inconvenience to some, but wait until it is finished and marvel in the beauty of a wonderful new roof that will enhance

our Church property. Many thanks go out also to Caldwell Roberts for his expertise in working with the Insurance Company and the Contractor who will be doing the work. Thank you, Caldwell, for a job well done! Yours in Christ, Gene Young, Senior Warden

The Acolyte and the Wardens’ Room bathroom will be under construction due to remodeling from April 20th - April 29th. We apologize in advance

for any inconvenience.

A Day of Prayer...

When: Thursday, May 7th Where: First Methodist

Church, Shreveport Time: All day, Service at

11:45am

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Isaiah 40:30-31 (NIV) 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

St. Catherine’s Guild has their last meeting Monday, May 3rd at 11am until September. They will have a luncheon at Trejos on Youree Dr.

St. Margaret’s Guild meeting will take place on May 25th at Podnuh’s at 6pm.

Queen Esther’s Guild gathers at 6pm on the second Thursday of each month, May 14th at

Dolly Phillip’s House.

When: Saturday, May 9th Time: 8am-1pm NO SKILLS REQUIRED “A lot of hands make for a lighter load.” We hope to see you there!

Evening Prayer with Healing Service

When: Sunday, May 10th, Parlor (Held on the 2nd Sunday monthly) Time: 6pm

Readings: For Sunday, May 10th,

1st Lesson: Acts 10:44-48 Psalm: 98

2nd Lesson: 1 John 5:1-6 Gospel: John 15:9-17

Readings: For Sunday, May 3rd,

1st Lesson: Acts 8:26-40 Psalm: 22:24-30

2nd Lesson: 1 John 4:7-21 Gospel: John 15:1-8

joke of the week A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." And then finally, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river." He sat down. The song leader then stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, "For our closing song, let us sing Hymn # 365: "Shall We Gather at the River."

For Sunday, May 3rd, the flowers on the altar are given to the glory

of God and in loving memory of Dan Atchley, Helen & Ben

Atchley, Mimi & B.E. Lowery, Jr. and other loved ones by Pat

Atchley & Denise and Brian Atchley.

For Sunday, May 10th, the flowers on the altar are given to the glory

of God and in loving memory of Jean and Hank Turner

by Trudy and Rex Cable.

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St. Paul’s Gift Shop

Monday - Friday:

10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 12pm

Sunday: 12pm-1pm

My Saint My Hero jewelry & First Communion gifts You can find this new line available here at St. Paul’s Gift Shop, as well as any perfect First Communion gifts you are in need of.

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Men’s Fellowship Dinner

When: Monday, May 11th Where: Parish Hall Time: 6pm Proverbs 29:23 “A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.”

Spiritual Gifts Class Discover Your God-Given Gifts

Every person has been endowed with one or more of the seven spiritual gifts described in Romans 12:68. No one has been left

out, for God has a plan for each life and has equipped each person accordingly. You can learn which spiritual gift(s) God

has blessed you with in this class. When you become more knowledgeable of your giftedness, you will be able to most fully

cooperate with God’s plan for your life and experience increasing amounts of joy! Childcare will be provided both days

if needed; must request in advance.

Friday, May 15, 2015 Wardens’ Room

6pm-9pm Dinner will be served

Saturday, May 16, 2015 Wardens’ Room

9am-2pm; light breakfast & lunch will be served

In honor and in memory of Alvin Kidd, we hope that you will enjoy his pictures as much as we did... (Please see Martin’s Musing for story)

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Ministry Spotlight Matthew 25: Feeding the Homeless

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The EYC has been having fun this week! After the youth recovered from the Sleepout 4 Independence where they created a shelter and lived out doors in the Independence stadium, they have been preparing for the Acolyte Talent show as well as jumping their hearts out at AirU! The youth has also been working on raising money for 30 hour famine! Please donate anything you can so we can help stop hunger!

EYC Episcopal Youth for Christ

Wednesday, 4/29/15: 6:30pm-7:30pm: Acolyte Practice

Sunday, 5/3/15: 5pm: Acolyte Talent Show

The Sleepout for Independence

AirU

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1. What did you do for a living? I am retired from real estate and administrative duties. 2. When did you join St. Paul’s? I joined St. Paul’s in 2006. 3. What is your favorite Ministry? Matthew 25, anything involving serving others. 4. What is something that people may not know about you? I was named after a Tug boat.

Cheryl Cunningham

It was Teacher Appreciation Week last week for the Day School. They enjoyed all of their lunches, snacks, and treats brought in by various companies and people. We are so very blessed to have such a great group of teachers!