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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Cross Ties Southeast Tennessee Episcopal Ministry (STEM) Holy Comforter + Christ Church, Alto + Epiphany + Trinity + Christ Church, Tracy City

ADMIN OFFICE SCHEDULE: Alexis will not be in the office tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 30th. Also… the seasonal

holidays are upon us. We wanted to let you know that Cross Ties will be issued only once in November – and that will be mid-month. Please be sure to think ahead and send information that you would like to have included in Cross Ties or in the Take Outs early enough to be included in the Nov. 13th issue. The Admin Office will be closed the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 25 – 27). (Note: Fr. Bill will be in the office on Tuesday that week.) Thanks for your attention to this message.

Please be sure to keep an eye out in the Take Outs for further information re: the Christmas scheduling of special services.

BIBLE STUDIES, SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHURCH MEETINGS:

WHAT IS A PILGRIMAGE? Please join our seminarian Seth Donald at Trinity on Nov 2nd and 9th and at Christ Church Alto on Nov. 16th and 23rd as he takes you on a virtual pilgrimage. Seth will facilitate a discussion on what makes a pilgrimage different from a regular ole trip as well as sharing reflections on his pilgrimage to the Holy Land this past summer. Everyone is more than welcome to come, to learn and experience pilgrimage. Seth is pictured here with the Dome of the Rock/Jerusalem Temple complex in the background.

On November 2nd, Epiphany Mission Church will not hold a regular Eucharist at 10:45. Instead, there will be a MEMORIAL EUCHARIST SERVICE FOR SR. LUCY SHETTERS at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. Epiphany is located at 62 Mountain Street, Sherwood. Contact Kathy Pack for more information: 931-691-3603.

Have you ever wondered how the budget is prepared? Who decides how much funding diocesan entities receive? Where is your contribution making a difference? Be a part of the process. 2015 BUDGET WORKSHOP, Saturday, November 1st, 9:00-11:00am at the Episcopal Diocese of TN Diocesan House, 3700 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville. Fr. Bill plans to attend and will make a request for STEM. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN OF OTEY CLAIRBORNE PARISH IN SEWANEE welcome all interested women of the area to come to the next meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, and enjoy the second monologue in the series on women of the Bible. Marcia Mary Cook, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at the University of the South, will do a dramatic presentation of Lydia, the wealthy business woman of Phillipi, who was concerted by Paul in 50 A.D.

The luncheon meeting will take place in St. Mark's Hall in the new Otey Clairborne Parish House at noon on Monday, Nov. 3. Reservations for the $10 catered lunch should be made by 6:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, by calling Peggy Lines at 931-598-5863 or e-mailing her at [email protected]. Come join us for spiritual enrichment and fellowship with your neighbors!

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CROSS TIES for Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Office Phone: 931-967-0898 or email us at [email protected] Page 2 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO THE PRACTICE OF CELTIC CHRISTIANITY - The Rev. Stephen Eichler will be facilitating a six week course on Celtic Christianity beginning on December 3rd at 6:00 pm at Christ Church, Tracy City. Participants will learn about the primary elements of Celtic Spirituality, and how to apply these principles to their personal spirituality and Christian life.

We will be using the book "The Cry of the Deer" by David Adam as our study and meditation guide. It is available through Amazon, and Fr. Eichler will also have a few copies available.

The class will last for about 90 minutes each night, running on December 3, 10, and 17, and then on January 7, 14, and 21. For more information, and to sign up for the class, please call Stephen at: 423-619-3328, or email: [email protected].

During Advent, Fr. Chris Bryan, Emeritus Professor of New Testament at The School of Theology, Sewanee, will be leading a class at Trinity on the INCARNATION AS SEEN THROUGH THE GOSPELS. More information will follow.

The 183RD ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF TENNESSEE is hosted in 2015 by St. Philip’s Church, Nashville,

on January 23-24. Delegates from each church must be identified and elected to attend the convention. Please notify Fr. Bill if you have an interest in attending the meeting and in learning how our Diocese “works”. The following is intended as a little “tickler” to stimulate your interest:

Vision for the Diocese of Tennessee

“Open, Obedient, Responsive, Committed” - These four words describe the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Tennessee:

The Diocese of Tennessee is “Open… to the power of God. When we gather, we expect God to show up, and to do mighty things in our midst.”

The Diocese of Tennessee is “Obedient… to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, who said, ‘Go… and make disciples of all nations, baptizing… and teaching them’ (Matt. 28:19-20); and ‘Go… and proclaim the good news to the whole creation’ (Mk 16:15).”

The Diocese of Tennessee is “Responsive to the needs of the world, because God created this world, and Jesus gave his life for it upon the cross.”

The Diocese of Tennessee is “Committed to our life together as a Christian community for the sake of the life of the world.”

Go to http://edtn.org/annual-convention/ to learn more about convention.

EVENING PRAYER at Trinity - meets Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm.

DREAM GROUP HAS MOVED TO TUESDAYS 11:00 – 11:45 am every week. Join us in the TEC Community Room and learn what your dreams hold. The sessions are led by Marsha Carnahan, Haden Institute Dream Coach and Spiritual Director. Contact Marsha at [email protected] or 931-626-7565 for more information.

CENTERING PRAYER - Tuesdays at 11:45 am following Dream Group in Trinity’s Community Room.

THE BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY – meets Tuesdays 12:05 – 12:45 in Trinity’s Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome whenever you can make it.

NEWS AND INFO:

The need is becoming greater with each month that we move toward colder weather… and some of the agencies we deliver the items to are preparing for Thanksgiving baskets. FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY is this coming Sunday. Please remember to bring non-perishable food donations to your church. If brining canned goods, it is always a good idea to bring those with “pop-open” tops. Thank you for your generosity!



http://edtn.org/annual-convention/




CEMETERY FUND RAISER – COMMUNITY CENTER SHERWOOD. November 1st from 2-8pm. Hot dogs, chili, corn hole, cake walk, silent auction. Come on out and be part of the fun.

Please be thinking how you can help those in need in our community this upcoming holiday season. Consider volunteering to be a BELL RINGER for the Salvation Army – it would only take a few hours of your time. This fund raising driving will begin on November 26th and run through Christmas Eve. Contact Sylvia James [251-978-4320] or Kathy Pack [931-691-3603] for more information or to volunteer.

Points to Ponder from The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs

The Rev. Judith Hirsch-Fikjes is a member of Trinity

and she is the organist at Trinity and Christ Church Alto.

This Season of Ordinary Time is just that: ordinary. It often slips by us with a minimum of

notice, and we go through the weeks thinking that there is “nothing much” happening in the church

calendar. NOT TRUE!! Unseen and unnoticed is the silent but effective action of the Holy Spirit,

doing within us that which is pleasing to the Lord, working toward completion of the work begun in

us by the Lord.

We often forget, or perhaps choose to ignore, the responsibility we have for cooperating with

the work of the Spirit within us and within the Church Universal as well as our own local

congregation. It is not only called “cooperation” but also collaboration. To collaborate means very

specifically to “work together” with each other as well as with the Spirit to reach the goals that will

empower us to be most effective. It means that we are quite literally called to work together like a

well-oiled machine—not mindlessly by any means, but certainly with that efficiency that we demand

of our technology and our industrial mechanisms. If our industry or our technology functioned with

the efficiency level of most Christians inwardly or our congregations outwardly, we would be replaced

with little thought. God calls us to think of others, to put our talents and gifts “out there” to be used

for the greater good, to be putting first God's Kingdom before our own interests, and to trust that “all

these things will be added” to us as God knows our needs.

On November 1 & 2, we remember All Saints and All Souls, those known to God and us and

those known to God alone. Through the centuries God's people have been co-laboring with the Holy

Spirit, some effectively and many with faltering steps and efforts. Yet in God's wisdom, all of us are

important to the Lord and important in the work of the Kingdom of God. May God grant us the grace

to be led by their examples and inspired by their efforts, even as we seek to “tune up” our own witness

and labors as we collaborate with the Lord. Until next time . . .




At Trinity Episcopal Church, Winchester,

we give thanks for the confirmation of our brother, Scott Grover.

The confirmation took place on October 26th, 2014, at Trinity, Winchester.

Pictured are: Bill and Kay Schultz (Scott’s mother and step-father), Scott Grover,

and The Rt. Rev. John C. Bauerschmidt

The Diocesan Calendar of Prayer:

November 2nd – All Saints’ Church, Smyrna November 9th – St. Barnabas’ Church, Tullahoma November 16th – St. Augustine’s Chapel, Nashville November 23rd – St. James’ Church, Dickson and Calvary Church, Cumberland Furnace

All: Ongoing Prayers for: St. Paul’s (Kekaha) and St. John’s (Ele’ Ele) and especially for Jerrie and Tom who

are serving at those locations; the people of the Philippines and the Sudan. As always pray for our military,

healthcare workers stationed around the world, and for our veterans.

Holy Comforter (HC): Bernard, Betty and John, Cathy, George, Hallie, Hugh, Jack, Marlin, Mary, and Susan. (Updated 10/29/14)

Christ Church Alto (CCA): Abis family, Aiko, Allison, Amy, Andy, Ann, Berry, Bill Keller, Boz, Cale, Callie,

Carolyn, Caysey & Chance, Charlie & Betty, Christal Fellwock, Crystal Rahn, Claire, Coach Mac, Cole Cross,

Danny, Debra, Don Hanna, Dot Kilmar, Earl & Brenda, Ed Mosher, Francisca & Anatolio, Gianni, Gina & Aria,

Gordon, Greg Mathews, Hercules & Mary Ellen, Jack, Jerry Bryant, Jimmy Zipp, Juanita, Julia & Elliot, Jhun

(June), Karen Fisher, Kristoffersen Family, Lauren, Linda, Lisa & Rick, Linna, Lou Pfister family, Lucy Adams

McMillan, Lynn, Mara & Jerry, Marlin, Monica, Mike Baker, Myron & Rizza, Nick Smith, Owen Fox, Painter

STEM PRAYER LIST




family, Phil McCullough, Robert Henley, Roger Anderson, Sally & LeRoy, Smith Silberman, Steve & Carol, Sue,

Troy, Tyler, and Volly. We pray for the family and friends of John Nunley. May he rest in peace and rise in

glory. (Updated 10/15/14)

November Anniversaries (italics): Scott & Laura Henley (11/18).

Epiphany (EPIPH): Sr. Margaret, Sr. Inis, Fr. Chris Bryan, Anna Jean S., David B., Donald J., Hazel R.,

Kenneth Pack, Linda, Linda B., Loretta B., Louise W., Mary Sears, Peter, Rhonda M., Roger D., Ronald Barnes,

Tim B., Vicki W., all veterans, active duty personnel and their families. We pray for the family and friends of Troy

Matthews. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. (Updated 10/01/14)

Remaining October Baptismal Anniversary: Jan Green (10/31).

November Birthdays and Baptismal Anniversaries: Bryan Wells (11/13); Bobby Summers (11/19); Roger

Dobbins (11/28); Donna Roberts (11/22); Andrea Rogers (11/27); and Clifford Summers (11/30).

Trinity (TEC): For those who are ill: AJ, Allen, Amanda, Angela, Betty, Charlotte, Christy, Dick, Dwight, Evan,

Ginny, Gordon, Hilary, Juanita, JY, Leona, Mancel, Mary, Neal, Pat, Teresa, Virginia, and Wayne. For special

concerns we pray for Jena, Neely & family and for Kimberly and her children. We also pray for the recovery

efforts on and the people of Kauaii following the tropical storm on October 19th. We pray for the family and

friends of Bob Haddon. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. (Updated 10/12/14)

November Birthdays and Baptisms (underlined): Ella Grace Grissett (11/4); Seth Donald (11/13); Christie

Powers-Grissett (11/20); and The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen (11/26).

Christ Church Tracy City (CCT): We ask your prayers for our brothers and sisters in Christ:

Immediate List (for those with current needs): Debbie Anderson, Ruth Baker, Ashlyn Brown, Joe Chandler,

Teresa Clark, Barbara Creighton, Linda Elliot, Debbie Flood & Family, Sherry Fults, Kathy Gipson, Chip Gordon,

June Gregory, Linda Hutton, Jack Johnson, Jeremy Johnson, Carol Jones, Marlin Ladd, Bettie Ladewig, Kath

Lane, Kim Lyle, Dwayne Meeks, Jacob Meeks, Phillip Meeks, Wanda Meeks, Patsy Morgan, Barbara Myers,

Jerry Payne, Marlene Race, Jack Parrott, Jean Ricketts, Rose Rust, Elizabeth Snyder, Jeff Thomas, Don

Weaver, Jeff White, Ann Wiley, Jane Yell, Ray, Marie, Joe, Shannon, Misty, Seta, and Anita.

Rather than read the extended prayer list (those who are resting at home or have long term debilitating

conditions) we request that you pray for them during the upcoming week: George Allender, Joan Almon, Ann

Baggenstoss, Charlie & Blondie Barnett, Mildred Brown, Sally Brown, Jerry Bryant, Jo Ellen Busby, Roger &

Shirley Campbell, Joan Chapman, Donald Crawford, Carl(Squat) & Joan Crisp, Mary Dykes, Catherine Flury,

Bobby Foster, Diana Foster, Jean Foster, Marie Gentry, Dean Gipson, Anna Goforth, Donnie Goodman, Janie

Gudger, Julie Hargis, Olivia Hollis, Arthur Huling, Debbie & Johnny Hunziker, Zack Kelly, Gladys Knox, Ed and

Mary Ann Lawhorn, Mona Moreland, Gail & Glenn Parmley, Jo Ann Phipps, Sammy Parmley, Polly Phipps,

Peggy Price, Derrick Thomas, Reba Simmons, Alma Stiefel, Lewis VanHooser, Connie White, Rev. Rick

Williams, Genevieve Wilhite, Inez Winton, Sue Young, Jeremy, and Shelia. (Updated 10/29/14)




For Sunday, November 2nd, All Saints’ Day

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 245) Opening 287, Vs. 1-4 For all the saints

Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 44:1-10; 13-14

Sequence 293 I sing a song

Psalm 149 (BCP 807) Offertory 656 Blest are the pure in heart

Revelation 7:2-4; 9-17 Communion 316 This s the Hour

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Closing

620

HC - 293

Jerusalem, my happy home

I sing a song

For Sunday, November 9th, the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 236) Opening 436 Lift up your heads

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Sequence 62 “Sleepers, wake!” A voice astounds us

Psalm 78:1-7 (BCP 694) Offertory 68 Rejoice! rejoice, believers

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Communion 462 The Lord will come not be slow

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 Closing 574

HC - 482

Before thy throne, O God

Lord of all hopefulness

UPCOMING READINGS AND HYMNS Please note that HC will sing Opening and Closing Hymns only.




For Sunday, November 16th, the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

READINGS HYMNS

Collect (BCP 236) Opening 561 Stand up, stand up, for Jesus

Judges 4:107 Sequence 551 Rise up, ye saints of God!

Psalm 123 (BCP 780) Offertory 537 Christ for the world we sing!

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Communion 312 TEC & CCA

313 EPIPH

Strengthen for service

Let the Blood in mercy poured

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Closing 680 O God, our help in ages past




Holy Comforter - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am

NOV 2 NOV 9 NOV 16

Presider Fr. Bill --- The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen

Organist Joyce Ladd Joyce Ladd Joyce Ladd

Prayers of the People

Liz McGee Liz McGee Liz McGee

Christ Church Alto (CCA) - Holy Eucharist 11:00 am

NOV 2 NOV 9 NOV 16

Presider The Rev. Tom Ward Fr. Bill The Rev. Stephen Eichler

Organist The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs

The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs

The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch-Fikejs

1st Reader Betty Rose Ciela McDowell Geraldine Piccard

2nd Reader Geraldine Piccard Elizabeth Adams Betty Rose

Prayers Scott Henley Coach Mac Scott Henley

Altar Ciela McDowell Betty Rose Ciela McDowell

Trinity - Holy Eucharist 9:00 am.

NOV 2 NOV 9 NOV 16

Presider The Rev. Tom Ward Fr. Bill The Rev. Stephen Eichler

Organist The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch Fikejs

The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch Fikejs

The Rev. Dr. Judith Hirsch Fikejs

Choir Director George Fikejs George Fikejs George Fikejs

Altar Guild Betty Pinkerton Laura Lowndes Ginger Maxwell

Server/Crucifer Betty Pinkerton Laura Lowndes Seth Donald

Reader Lynn Williams Mike Maxon Sylvia James


Lynn Williams Betty Pinkerton Judith Hirsch-Fikejs

Oblationer Mike Maxon Lynn Williams Mark Northcutt

Usher Mike Maxon Lynn Williams Mark Northcutt

THOSE SERVING SUNDAY AT OUR CHURCHES




Epiphany - Holy Eucharist 10:45 am except as noted below.

NOV 2 AT 2:00 PM NOV 9 NOV 16

Presider Fr. Bill The Rev. Dr. Jerrie Lewallen

Organist Nathan Stewart Nathan Stewart Nathan Stewart

1st Reader Celia Walker Charlie Watkins James Roberts

Psalm James Roberts Bryan Wells Celia Walker

2nd Reader Charlie Watkins Celia Walker James Roberts


Carolyn Stevens Carolyn Stevens Carolyn Stevens

Server/Chalice Randy Stevens Bryan Wells Randy Stevens

Oblationer Kathy Pack Carolyn Stephens Kathy Pack

Crucifer Madison Gore Madison Gore Jenna Roberts

Usher Ted Rogers Ted Rogers Ted Rogers

Sunday School Teacher

Bryan Wells Kathy Pack Bryan Wells

Sunday School Aide Taylor Ballard Taylor Ballard Taylor Ballard

Altar Guild Celia Walker Kathy Pack Carolyn Stevens

Christ Church Tracy (CCT) - Holy Eucharist 11:00 am

NOV 2 NOV 9 NOV 16

Presider The Rev. Stephen Eichler

The Rev. Stephen Eichler

Fr. Bill

Organist Lenda Sherrill Lenda Sherrill Lenda Sherrill

1st Lesson & Psalm

Micah Beth Carl

2nd Lesson Sue Chase Barbara Hilary

Prayers Richard Elaine Connie




TRINITY:

Please sign up for Sunday Coffee Hour: Evening Prayer Sign Up: Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Nov 2 – Betty & Lynn Nov 5 – Rev. Judith

Nov 9 – Marsha & David Nov 12 – Laura L.

Nov 16 – Amy & Seth Nov 19 – Rev. Judith

Nov 23 - Nov 26 -

Mowing Sign Up:

Next mowing will be on an as needed basis.

CHRIST CHURCH TRACY CITY:

Please sign up for Sunday Coffee Hour: Sunday Flower Sign Up:

Nov 2 – Barbara Brock Nov 2 – Frances Flury

Nov 9 – Bobby & Leda Foster Nov 9 – Jean Foster

Nov 16 – Sue Chase Nov 16 – Elaine Andrews

Nov 23 – Richard & Margaret Ann Gipson Nov 23 – Derrick & Beth Thomas

In Memory/Thanksgiving

Nov 2 – Henry Flury; Winona Hassler; Haskel & Don Arbuckle

Nov 9 – Robert Hill Foster

Nov 16 – Hank & Polly Foster; Alan & Buena Shook

Nov 23 – Marie Tate

All STEM churches are welcome to add their sign-up/volunteer activities above. Trinity and Christ Church Tracy

City are participating in this page. Postings are updated each issue of Cross Ties. If you are the leader of an activity,

please send info to Alexis in the STEM office at [email protected] to update Cross Ties. Don’t hesitate to call

her for help in setting up a sign-up form for your location.

BULLETIN BOARD / SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES








October / November

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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27 ADMIN OFFICE OPEN

28 ADMIN OFFICE OPEN (REGULAR SCHEDULE)

29 6pm TEC Evening Prayer 6:30pm TEC Choir Practice 7:30 pm HC AA CROSS TIES ADMIN OFFICE OPEN (REGULAR SCHEDULE)

30 ADMIN OFFICE CLOSED

31 7pm CCT AA

1 9-11am - 2015 BUDGET WORKSHOP at Diocese Office

2 FIRST SUNDAY FOOD PANTRY 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. - Pilgrimage 2pm – EPIPH Memorial Eucharist for Sr. Lucy Shetters 6:30 HC AA

3 7pm TEC AA 7pm CCT AA

4 TEC CR Dream Group 11:45-noon TEC CR Centering Prayer 12:05 TEC Brown Bag Bible Sty Office Closed

5 6pm TEC Evening Prayer 6:30pm TEC Choir Practice 7:30 pm HC AA Office Open

6 Office Open

7 7pm CCT AA Office Open

8

9 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. - Pilgrimage 6:30 HC AA


11 TEC CR Dream Group 11:45-noon TEC CR Centering Prayer 12:05 TEC Brown Bag Bible Sty

12 6pm TEC Evening Prayer 6:30pm TEC Choir Practice 7:30 pm HC AA

13 CROSS TIES

14 7pm CCT AA

15

16 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed 6:30 HC AA


18 TEC CR Dream Group 11:45-noon TEC CR Centering Prayer 12:05 TEC Brown Bag Bible Sty

19 6pm TEC Evening Prayer 6:30pm TEC Choir Practice 7:30 pm HC AA

20 21 7pm CCT AA

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23 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. 6:30 HC AA


25 TEC CR Dream Group 11:45-noon TEC CR Centering Prayer 12:05 TEC Brown Bag Bible Sty ADMIN OFFICE CLOSED

26 6pm TEC Evening Prayer 6:30pm TEC Choir Practice 7:30 pm HC AA ADMIN OFFICE CLOSED

27 Thanksgiving Day ADMIN OFFICE CLOSED

28 7pm CCT AA

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30 10:15am TEC Adult Christian Ed. 6:30 HC AA

KEY: Time Where What SC = Standing Committee HC = Holy Comforter

CCA = Christ Church Alto EPIPH = Epiphany CCT = Christ Church Tracy TEC = Trinity Episcopal Church TEC CR = TEC Community Room


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