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Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church 275 Southfield Road

Shreveport, LA 71105

2015-2017 Lisa Chilvers

Bill Duncan

Mike Miller

Jim Taliaferro

Suzy Watts

2016-2018 Donnie Barker

Mary Lou Blackley

Kate Ferguson

Josh Maier

John Vickers

2014-2016 Barbie Cannon

Bernie Casso

Joe Corby

Jerry Fertitta

David Langley

Rector Parish Administrator

Music Minister Organist

Christian Education Director Productions Coordinator

Church Accountant Facility Manager

Day School Principal Youth Minister

The Rev. Paul D. Martin Amelia Grace Jordan Bob Maynard James Sides Jo Ann Rose Lacey Rodriguez Debbey Mire John Phillips Jo Ann Rose Corey Harrington

JESUS CHRIST IS HEAD OF THE CHURCH

Jim Taliaferro, Senior Warden Jerry Fertitta, Junior Warden

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

St. Paul’s Staff

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he Family of

St. Paul’s Epistle

March 2016 Office: 318-865-8469

The Seder Meal

Wednesday,

March 23, 2016

at 6:00pm

in the Parish Hall

Please R.S.V.P. by either calling the Ministry Office at 318-865-8469 or

signing up in the Narthex next time you are at St. Paul’s or in the area.

We look forward to celebrating this Easter season with you and your family.

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From the Rector’s Desk… Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

We are half way through Lent and as I said last Sunday, how are we doing? It

is the tradition of the Church that, as a discipline to increase our devotion to

Jesus, we either add on something that will help us act as better Christians and/

or we give up something as a discipline to makes us better people and/or to be

more mindful of Jesus in our lives. So, I am just checking in.

I would also like to promote our Lenten/Easter season series on Wednesdays.

It is part of our devotion to "Building our Spiritual Houses". We have chosen a

study by Alex and Stephen Kendrick called "Battle Plan for Prayer". There are

eight parts to it, each self contained; so if you have not made one yet, do not despair. You can enter in

and will gain from the effort. In fact the ones coming up are REALLY GOOD! The Kendrick brothers

offer meaningful and practical ways we can improve our prayer lives.

2016, here in The Family of St. Paul's, is devoted to improving our prayer lives. This series is a great

start to this movement. There will other events designed to help us in this venture during the year. I am

convinced that for The Family of St. Paul's to meet the high calling that is upon us, it will be built upon

the shoulders of people on their knees. There have been many great prophecies made about this

wonderful church. Each of them stem from us being a praying Church.

We are so blessed to be building upon the shoulders of great members who devoted themselves to prayer

on our behalf. I cannot but remember the Wednesday morning prayer group with some of the greats

among us: Arthe Duncan, Ann Hedgecock, Ruth Calk, Ellen Buddecke, Pat Reed, and others. More re-

cently taken up with the Daughters of The King. Men of great faith who prayed for this to happen. I think

of Sid Galloway, Frank Charpentier, Donald Duncan, joined by Bob Harwell and Dick Chilvers, mem-

bers of The brotherhood of St. Andrew and others.

I hope we can see this year as the year in which we rekindle the flame of these prophecies that herald

great things for this parish in our future.

YBIC,

Paul

The Daniel Plan When: Sunday, March 6th at 3:00 p.m. in the Wardens’ Room

with Mrs. Anne Vickers The Daniel Plan is a practical lifestyle program, designed to help you

achieve health in every area of your life. It’s a gracious approach,

encouraging you to take things one step at a time as you move steadily

toward better health. You will quickly discover that small changes equal

big results! As you follow the plan you will be focusing on

The Essentials: faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends.

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Our Daily Prayers...

Armed Forces: Rick Roessler Andrew Delo John McCullar Steven Ayers Todd Richardson Mike Petrosh Diane Hotaling Ryan Sheehy Jake Turner Dan Hurley Robert Erisman Josh Whitey Jayson David Long Kevin Perry Christopher Bounds Kevin Hedge Ian Alec Daniel Steven Pitcher Scott Flynn Martyn Delo Carib Smith Jonathan Zack Long Term: JoAnn Susan & Tom Bozeman Denise Kilonsky Laura Keiland Sandra Lizzie Hawthorne Olivia Omega Sallie Ann Peterson Laura Yerger Priscilla Payne Cockrell Sonya Burnett Cameron Varnell Sally Baker Ford Gibson Michael Mary Giddens Cindy Jolly

Dick Shannon Morgan Georgia Kate Poole Joan Kopp Jackie David Kim Harrell Jennifer Betsy Yates Susan Johnston Martin Mary Johnny Tuminello Georgette Maynard Rhonda Wilson Russell Jacob Michael Johnston Norm Thomas John Ryder Bunce Linda Dorothy Turner Kinsley Ann Marie Jacque O Scott Terrell Brigg Will Charles Harrell Pat Reed Dorothy Rivers Nancy Schneider John David Casso Jackie William Ball Michael John Karen Doty Ann Vickers Charlotte Haring Bob Marquess Dana Giddens John & Barbara Kim Mitchell Dinah Zapheka Amy Lowery Robert Ann Gardner

Florence Huggins Jean Achee Stephen Kitty LaVonne Missionary: Abby Special Prayer List: Jerry Kay Shane Shehee Rivers Bob Kopp Andy Priscilla Rex Tyrone Natalie Billy Earl Ed Marlyn Sandra Stefanie Suzy Bill Ostendorff Michael Shelley Laybree Grace Ann Slagle Tom Liza Tina Layna Mary Helen Cathie Dottie Christine Grant Rex Kerry Frances Helen Liam

Simon Leigh Andy Craig Jack Glenda Kirstan Susan Julianna Debbie Jim Stephen Lane Tina Dale Jo Michael Hospital: Edie Wag Sandy Bob Jerry Church Triumphant: Hondo Pat

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.

Readings:

For Sunday, March 13th:

1st Lesson: Isaiah 43: 16-21

Psalm: 126

2nd Lesson: Philippians 3: 4b-14

Gospel: John 12: 1-8

Readings:

For Sunday, March 6th:

1st Lesson: Joshua 5:9-12

Psalm: 32

2nd Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32

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For Sunday, March 6th, the flowers on the altar are given to the glory

of God and in loving memory of Edward Randolph Hensley by The Reverend and Mrs. Lane

Goodwin Hensley.

For Sunday, March 13th, the flowers on the altar are given to the glory

of God and in loving memory of Henry “Cakie” Mullins by

Diane Mullins.

Holy Week Services:

Wednesdays, March 23rd: 6pm The Seder Meal Thursday, March 24th: 7pm Maundy Thursday Service 9pm: Prayer Vigil begins Friday, March 25th: 12pm & 7pm 12pm - Meditations 7pm - Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 26th: 10:30am - Easter Egg Hunt 7pm: The Great Vigil Service Sunday, March 26th: 8am & 10:30am Easter Sunday

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From Your Senior Warden, Greetings Family of St. Paul’s, This past Sunday, I addressed those in attendance at the 10:30am service on

the event with our guest speaker Karen Abercrombie, “Miss Clara” from the

movie, War Room; but I wanted to ensure all of “Our "family were

included in receiving a heartfelt “Thank You” and update on this glorious

evening. Those who attended could attest that it was more than just an event,

it was a “happening,” a “revival” and the Spirit of the Lord was in this place

we call St. Paul’s. Looking out over the congregation of so much diversity,

not seeing a vacancy in the house, was a great sight to behold, giving great

joy to Karen and pride to me. But I believe Father Paul expressed it best by

saying, “This is what church is supposed to look and be like.” But this was

no accident, it was in the plan, God’s plan, for us to listen to His calling and

reach out to secure Karen. There were so many behind the scenes participants and as Karen would

agree as an actress, nothing gets on the big screen without those who labor behind to ensure all is ready

by curtain call. We were ready! To those who were involved in the planning from the beginning, to

those who were physically present that evening to assist in every aspect of the event, to those who

helped us with their prayers, thank you so much and bless you abundantly, for it all works and works

together, for the glory of His Kingdom. Under “Her hat,” please know and be thankful, lives were

changed on Friday because of our faithfulness. Karen shared with Father Paul and me a couple of

thoughts you need to know and remember. Karen was so impressed by the outpouring of genuine

caring and love both upon her arrival, during and after her speaking, she shared this with Father Paul

who responded, “We have a good church.” Karen immediately responded back with, “No, you have a

great church.” In my trip back to the hotel with Karen after the event we spoke about the presence of

the Lord in the church and she said she visits many churches, with many members, but the atmosphere

is cold; but when she arrived at

St. Paul’s, she said, “your church

is filled with love, life and

light!” Love, Life and Light,

isn’t that what Jesus wants us to

share to others about Him and

the Kingdom of God? On Fri-

day, through the efforts of all

and the blessing of the Holy

Spirit, we shined the “Light,

Love and Life” of Jesus Christ

into a

darkened world.

Well done faithful servants!

Blessings,

Jim

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Easter is almost with us! The celebration is very near.

Adorning the church with lilies is what we do each year,

To give God praise and thank Him for the Resurrection of His Son. The lilies trumpet forth,

“He’s risen!” each and every one.

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DEADLINE TO TURN IN FORM: MARCH 16TH

1st: Scott Harrington

1st: Kate Coffin

2nd: Tana Nelson

3rd: Kellee Sheehy

3rd: Mellisa Heidelberg

5th: Terri McRae

5th: Genevie Graziano

6th: Linda Long

6th: Betty Cannon

7th: Betty Nash

8th: Kate Ferguson

8th: Jacob Bullard

9th: Kay Sutton

9th: Rivers Wallace

9th: Terry Goodrich

9th: Miranda Gadpaille

10th: Emmie Sue Ellisor

11th: Kay Netherland

11th: Dalton Ross

12th: Jo Waller

12th: Terry LeGrand

12th: Kimberly Williams

13th: Carole Kihneman

13th: Al Cannon

13th: Pam Miller

13th: Mike Harris

14th: Christian Vinet

15th: Cole Quinlan

15th: Joshua Menasco

16th: Kelly Wynn

16th: Katherine Ross

18th: Marcia Wilson

18th: Roy Graziano

19th: Larry Broadwell

20th: Tina Anderson

20th: Jennie Paxton

21st: Caroline Metrejean

23rd: Paul Tatom

23rd: Joshua Jackson

24th: Debbie Long

28th: Gill Lawton

28th: Cecilia O’Connor

28th: Jennifer Jackson

28th: Emily Horne

30th: Elizabeth Dahlman

30th: Reagan Bynum

31st: Jackson Hill

31st: Stephen Baker 5

Thank you all who helped by donating to the

EYC Bake Sale! The youth greatly appreciate

your help! The funds we raised will be going

towards the Camp Hardtner Summer camp

fund and help send people to our Diocesan

camp! Coming up is the annual Seder Meal!

Please come and participate in the walk

through Jesus' last supper. The Seder Meal is

on Wednesday, March, 23 from 6pm-7:30pm.

Wednesday, 3/2nd: 6pm-7:30pm

Lenten Bible Study

Sunday, 3/6th: 4:30pm-9:30pm

Winterjam! (If you need to leave earlier let

Corey Harrington know! A plan can be

worked out for early pick up!)

Monday, 3/7th: 4pm-5pm

Rhino Coffee Hangout

Wednesday, 3/9th: 6pm-7:30pm

Lenten Bible Study

Sunday, 3/13th: 5pm-7pm

Seder Meal and Stations of the Cross Practice 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) Don't let anyone look down on you

because you are young, but set an example

for the believers in speech, in life, in love,

EYC Episcopal Youth for Christ