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MISSION STATEMENT To equip ourselves for Christ’s service by gathering for worship, fellowship, prayer, and study; To minister to and support each other, and to welcome all who walk through our doors; To act as responsible stewards of God’s gifts to us; And to do

God’s work in the world by seeking and serving Christ in all persons.

Wednesday, August 24 5:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall

Join us for our monthly potluck dinner. Invite a friend and bring a dish to share!

After dinner. . .

Judge Sharion Aycock Chief United States federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi

Judge Aycock will share information about Reentry Court, a cooperative effort of the District Court of the Northern District of Mississippi, and several federal agencies and offices. Reentry Court aims to reduce recidivism following incarceration in federal prison so that individuals will become successful and productive citizens in our community.

The Rev. Paul J. Stephens, Rector

The Rev. Dr. Billy Walton, Deacon

608 West Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS 38804

(662) 842-4386 Fax (662) 842-0204

www.allsaintstupelo.org

welcome@allsaintstupelo.org

12th, 13th, 14th, & 15th SUNDAYS AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 2016

August 19 & 20

Money Management Pathway to Financial Peace

Presented by Bill Hardin First Vice-President of the Mortgage Loan

Department, BancorpSouth (retired) and Financial Counselor with Faith Ministries

Friday – 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday – 8:30 – Noon

In the Parish Hall

$10 per person/$20 family (teens welcome!) To help us plan for meals and materials, please

call the office at 842-4386 to register Registration deadline is August 18 at 5:00 p.m.

A nursery will be provided.

Sunday, August 14 9:30 a.m.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Youth Sunday School will resume

their studies.

For Adults… Our Sunday Lectionary class will continue to

meet in the south breakout room.

Fr. Paul and Michelle Hester will lead Episcopal/Lutheran 101

Wednesday, August 17 Children’s Choir resumes at 6:00 p.m.

Adult Choir resumes at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday August 31 at Robins Field

(Corner of Madison/ Jackson Streets)

FESTIVAL on the FIELD

6:00 –

7:30 pm

Free! Family Fun!

Food, music, and games!

Hot Air balloon rides!

FROM THE OFFICE

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God, who is the giver of every good gift, you are ever

present in our lives and in the world. You act through us,

your people, to care for and provide for everyone.

We pray for the courage to break out of our insecurity and

fear around money as we deepen our understanding of our

relationship to you and how we use our financial resources to

do your work in the world.

We pray these things that we might know you better, that

you will increase our desire and ability to give and help others

through ministry and friendship and to gratefully commit

ourselves to the work you have given us to do. Amen.

Borrowed from Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, Vermont

Revenue: Actual Budget

Pledge $39,592 $37,409

All other sources $ 4,451 $ 4,458

Total $44,043 $41,868

Expenses:

Clergy $ 9,039 $ 9,045

Staff $11,438 $11,661

Office $ 766 $ 1,380

Physical Plant $ 7,940 $ 9,849

Community Outreach $ 9,615 $ 7,415

Worship/Programs $ 627 $ 1,667

Total $39,426 $41,017

Net Total $ 4,618 $ 850

Year-to-date operating surplus $15,641

Actual Revenue $ 8,244

Actual Expenses $ 16,900

Net ($ 8,656)

Cash Balance at month end $166,179

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN – JUNE

OPERATING – JUNE

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GRAY CENTER SUNDAY Gray Center is the spiritual and recreational

retreat center of the Episcopal Diocese of

Mississippi. The programming at Gray Center and

the ministry of Camp Bratton-Green reflect the

vision and energy of the Rt. Rev. Brian

Seage and his leadership team. A special offering

will be taken on Sunday, August 21 to help

support the many ministries and programs of

Gray Center. Please be generous.

HOLY EUCHARIST

with PRAYERS for HEALING

Wednesdays at 12:05 p.m. in the Chapel

August 3, 10, 17 & 24

No service on August 31

Photo by Britt Hester

The new additions to our prayer list are those names listed in bold. You may find an updated copy of the prayer list at allsaintstupelo.org.

On the Schedules, Forms & Resources page click on the Current Intercessory Prayer List link.

Our Parish Family William Archibald, Frank Baker, Margaret Barshaw, Sherrie Black, Pip Borden, Curtis Brown & Melinda Seitz, Lark Caldwell, Barbra Campbell, Virginia Chambers, Vernon Davis, Cathy Duncan, James Duncan, Jr., Will Edmonson, Tom Evans, Heath Hershfelt, Allison Holloway, Charlotte Kelso, Jeanne Lagrone, Heather McCain, Drew Montgomery, Peg Oakes, Lynn Palmer, Mary Lou Parks, Michael Pate, Belva & Pete Poland, Tom Prather, Fran Shutiok, Cate Sparks, Cathy Sparks, Ann Springfield, Cheryl Sproles, Dee Streit, Doris Streit, Clark Tims, Buddy Vance, Lanelle Van Horn, Cheri Weber, Peggy Wilbanks, Randy Wooldridge, Tammy Wooldridge, Judy Zinn.

Our Friends and Extended Family Blake, Morgan and Reagan Agricola, Charles Alderson, Lester Alvis, Virginia Armstrong, David Arthur, Lynn Ayers, Ginger Bailess, Shelia Baker, Annette Ballard, Steve Barshaw, Dennis Barshaw, Thaine Batte, Jay Bede, Deedy Boland, Jerry & Carolyn Boyd, Butch Bradley, Henry Brevard, Mark Britter, Diane Brown, Tim & Tammy Bullock Family, Loretta Burgess, Wendy Burgett, Sandi Burt, Ellen Caldwell, Sean Carpenter, Jane Carruth, Pam Carson, Lauren Chase, Sherrie Cochran, Louise Cole, Sue & Shorty Collins, Terra Gilmer Cook, Steve Cozart, Joy Crain, Louise Cran, Sam Creekmore, Catherine Crews, Bob Criss, Stephen Crocker, James Cunningham, the Currie Family, Christine Davis, Nettie Davis, Lucy, Nikki & Stuart Davis, Tom Dickey, Diane Dinkins, Theo Dinkins, Tommy Doty, John-Forrest Douglas, Greg Duckett, Judy Dunehew, Mitch Ellett, Beth Anne Harper Ellzey, Mark Emory, Fred Evans, Janet Evans, Stacy & Karen Ferguson, Kaitlin Fitzpatrick, Margaret Fowler, Louise Franks, Chuck Free, Tammy G., Geraldine Gillard, Bobby Gratz, Nelson Gravatt, Frances Green, Sammy Green, Patricia Grubbs, Sandi Haire, Mary Pat Hancock, Burrif Hankins, Debby Harbison, Rusty Harris, Theresa Harris, Pat Hayes, Tripp Head, Corrine Heard & Family, Sayde Helms, Judy Hester, Andy Hewett, Benton Hilbun, Anna Hill, Jimmy Hill, Rev. Steve & Dianne Hill, Billy Hitt, Steve Holland, Patricia Hood, Sandra Hood, Zach Hopkins, David Horne, Jim Houston, Jan & Linkey Hughes, Billie Mosele Hughey, Trish & Susan Hundley, Charles Hyatt, Bert Jennings, Johnson Family, Nancy Johnston, Christy Jones, Denise Jones, Moira Jones, Richard Jones, Raymond Jourdan, John Thomas Kellum, Kelly Day Kenney, Rose Kersh, Betsy Furr Kimbriel, Mike & Marilyn Lavender, Jennifer Kyle, Alexis Leach, Toni Lebrun-Denton, Danielle Lee, Steve Liss, Rita Loden & Family, Elisa Loffmark, Amelia Lovell, Dot Lyons, Bishop Marble, Kelly Marlin, Ed Martin, Gloria Martinson, Mary, Betty Jane Mathews, the McAlilly Family, Connor McBride, George McBunch, Anthony McCain, Tucker & Brenda McCarley, Ira McClusky, Lyn McFadden, Mike McKiernan, Nate McKinley, John McLay, Cliff Medders, Nita Megginson, Allison Mitchell, Paula Mitchell, Thomas Mize, Darrell Moll, Deanna Moore, The Rev. Dr. Ben Moravitz, Connor Morris, Belinda Mothershed, Catherine Murdoch, D. D. Ruff Nicolau, Lynn Oakes, Butch Owen, Delsie Owens, Jennifer Pannell, the Passmore Family, Peyton Passons, London Pate, Tim Peeples & Family, Jane Pennington, Luke Perry, Jack & Patty Phipps, Maggie Phipps, Laura Pickens, Mike Plyler, Flo Popplin, James Plaxico, Tracie Plaxico, Stacy Plaxico, Will Green Poindexter, Cindy Prestage, Phil Preston, Ken Priest, Jan Pritchard, Pam Putnam, Jeff Randall, Picket Randall, Pat Rasberry, Dick Reed, Will, Amanda, Magnolia Jane & June Reed & Family, Joanne Reel, Joey Reel, Nancy Richey, Milt Robinson, Lanny Robinson, Libby Sanders, Mary Ann Seage, Dr. Nahum Serio, Bill Shanks, Kay Sheffield, Family of Ronnie Shumpert, Dinah & Terry Simmons, Penny Sisson, Crofton Sloan, Robin Smith, Vicky Smith, Taylor Smith, Christi Springfield, Shannon Springfield, Dee Ann Stafford, Wayne Stark, Wylly Stirling, Bill Strain, Karen Streit, Melinda Streit, David Summers, Angie Surface, Susan, Stan, Teal, & Alexander, Kathy Thomas, Marvin Thomas, Clennis Thompson, Tim, Otis Tims, Audrey Tomlinson, Melvin Toole, Twila Tweed, Elizabeth Page Tyer, Bill Vowell, Claudette Waits, Jerry Webb, Marsha Webb, Dennis Weber, Olivia Webspek, Ella Weston, Dick White, Steve White, Henry Whittenton, Ned Wikle, George Wilder, Jennie Wilkerson, Karen Winstead, Dudley Wiygul, Trey Woolhouse, Dr. Bill Wood, Pat Woods

Those in the Military Jason Bobo, Nick Bobo, Josh Garner, Hayes Hershfelt, Ralph Hershfelt, III, Cooper Livingston, Justin Phillips, Tanner Ray, George Sanders, Billy Strickland

ALL SAINTS’ PRAYER LIST

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As I write this article for the August 2016 newsletter, I’m keenly aware that teachers and students in

Tupelo, and in the surrounding communities, will soon begin the 2016-2017 school year. We will mark this

new beginning on Sunday, July 31st as we bless backpacks and teachers at both the 8:30 and 10:45 services.

I’m also aware that we’re about to gear up for the new programming year at All Saints’. Sunday

offerings will include Catechist of the Good Shepherd in three separate atria for children, the class for youth

in 7th to 12th grades, the popular Sunday Lectionary Class (which met throughout the summer), and a new

offering, “Episcopal-Lutheran 101” (described elsewhere in this newsletter). Each of these classes will gather

at 9:30 beginning Sunday, August 14th. Confirmation classes for adults and youth will begin on Sunday,

September 18th (additional information is offered on the Christian Formation page). Our Christ the King

brothers and sisters will continue to offer confirmation classes for youth and adults in the new programming

year.

We didn’t have a “summer schedule” this year, so there will be no change in worship times. We’ll gather

on Sundays for Holy Eucharist to be celebrated at 8:30 (said service), 10:45 (with choir) and 5:30

(contemplative). The Healing Service, with Holy Eucharist, will continue to be offered on Wednesdays at 12:05

p.m. in the chapel. Programs and learning opportunities as diverse as Happening, Potluck Suppers and an

organ recital marking the 5th anniversary of the dedication of our rebuilt and expanded organ are already on

the calendar for the coming weeks and months.

As we begin this new programming year, I invite you to examine your past patterns of involvement

and assess your future participation in the life of All Saints’. Have you taken advantage of opportunities to

grow and nurture your faith? How engaged have you been in the life of your church? How important is church

attendance for you and your family? These and similar questions have been on my mind after my experience

at the 2016 Leadership Institute hosted by Bexley Seabury Seminary and the Kellogg School of Management

at Northwestern University. There, Harry Kraemer, who spoke on Values Based Leadership, suggested that we

examine and take an inventory of how we spend the hours in a week (thus, the title of this article: 24 hours

in a day x 7 days in the week = 168 hours). How many hours in a week are spent sleeping or resting; in

physical activity or exercise; watching TV or surfing the internet; worshipping God; reading or studying;

working at your place of employment or as a stay-at-home mom or dad?

When you examine how you invest your time, you see clearly what’s important (or not) in your life. For

instance, if you get 8 hours of sleep each night, you’ve used 33% of your weekly allotment of 168 hours. If

you walk every day for 30 minutes you have spent 2.0833% of your weekly allotment of time. If you worship

at church for one hour (the approximate length of time we spend together in prayer at Holy Eucharist) you

have spent only .00595238 of your 168-hour week deepening your relationship with God and transforming the

way you see and interact with the world and your neighbor.

In a world full of choices, and as we begin our new programming year, I invite you to take the time to

examine the choices you consistently make each week and, where necessary, to shuffle and re-prioritize so

that you’ll spend time on what’s truly important. I sincerely hope your examination will lead you to live a life

marked by faithfulness, prayer and service to our Lord.

Thank you for all you do to build up God’s kingdom here on earth. Paul+

THE PASTOR’S PAGE

All Saints’ & Christ the King Vacation Bible School

Thanks to all who helped make the day a fun &

festive one!

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Through study, prayer, and reflection, Education for Ministry (EfM) groups move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God’s kingdom. Participants are given weekly assignments to study with the help of resource guides.

Students are responsible for setting their own learning goals. In the weekly seminars, members have an opportunity to share their insights and discoveries, as well as, discuss questions which the study materials raise for them. Through discussion and guided reflection, the seminars furnish an opportunity to deepen understanding of the reading materials. More important is the development of skills in theological reflection. The goal is to learn to think theologically.

Year 1 The Old Testament Year 2 The New Testament Year 3 Church History Year 4 Theological Choices

Pam Carman and Ken Murphree will serve as co-mentors for our EfM groups for the 2016/2017 academic year. Pam and Ken are both graduates of EfM, and certified mentors of EfM. We are now enrolling students for the 2016/2017 academic year. If you are interested in enrolling or just need more information, please contact Pam, Ken or Tommie Moore. Tuition of $350 per year is required for this course.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES Sunday, September 18 –

October 30 For adults – 9:30 a.m.

For youth – Noon

For those wishing to be confirmed, those wishing to reaffirm their faith, as well as other inquiring minds! Learn about the Episcopal Church, our Anglican history, traditions and our rich liturgy and music. These classes are required for confirmation in the Episcopal Church, and preferred for those wanting to reaffirm their faith, but are open to anyone who would enjoy a refresher. Bishop Seage will be with us for his annual visitation and to confirm those who have completed the classes. For more information or to sign up, please call the church office at 842-

4386.

Beginning

Sunday, August 14 In the

Conference room

Episcopal/Lutheran 101

With Fr. Paul and

Michelle Hester (CTK)

Beginning Sunday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m., All Saints’ will offer a multi-week class titled “Episcopal-Lutheran 101.” This inquirer’s class will provide basic information about The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, their respective liturgies, histories, polities and theology. All are invited to attend these classes to learn about the similarities and differences of the two denominations and our common work of ministry. Most importantly, this class will be a place where stories can be shared and friendships launched. Please make plans to join us.

EUCHARISTIC VISITORS

All Saints’ is fortunate to have a team

of trained individuals, authorized by the

vestry and licensed by the bishop, to

take the Consecrated Elements of

bread and wine to members of our

parish who because of illness or

infirmity are unable to attend church.

These Eucharistic Visitors allow those not present in church to

continue to experience our community by “foster[ing] a corporate

sense of the Eucharist.” (Book of Occasional Services, p. 322). The

Eucharistic Visitors operate under direction of our deacon, the Rev.

Dr. Billy Walton.

The Book of Occasional Services and the Lutheran Book of Worship

each contain a “sending prayer:”

“In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy

gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion

of Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one body, because

we all share one bread, one cup.” (BOS)

“Gracious God, loving all your family with a mother’s tender care: As

you sent the angel to feed Elijah with heavenly bread, assist those

who set forth to share your word and sacrament with those who are

sick, homebound, and imprisoned. In your love and care, nourish and

strengthen those who will receive this sacrament, and give us all the

comfort of your abiding presence through the body and blood of your

Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.” (LBOW)

Following communion, the Eucharistic Visitors who are taking

Consecrated Elements to church members come forward and are sent

out with one of these or a similar prayer. As these visitors come

forward to be sent out, you are invited to add your prayer of

thanksgiving for their willingness to do this important work.

neighborhoodlife

The Neighborhood Life Committee is

collecting jars of baby food for the St.

Luke Food Pantry located on Eason Blvd

and cans of toiletry-size insect repellant

(bug spray) for Quad-H. Join the effort

by dropping a few jars of baby food or

cans of insect repellant in the food basket

that’s found in the narthex each Sunday

morning or in the office during the week.

And…you’re invited to our next meeting

The NLC will meet Tuesday, August 2 at

5:30 p.m. in the Sr. High Sunday School

room. All are invited!

Members of the Neighborhood Life

Committee gathered to cook and

serve lunch at Salvation Army to

those in

need on

Saturday,

July 9.

They hope

All Saints’

will make

this a

quarterly

event.

PARISH MINISTRIES

Sundays 9:30 a.m. The Sunday Lectionary

features a presentation on selected texts from the scriptures

appointed for the day’s liturgy, followed by lively discussion as the

class wrestles with the readings to

find meanings for today. The

presentations and discussions aim

to be enlightening, nourishing and

challenging (and many say they’re

frequently entertaining as well).

With participants ranging from the outspoken to the quiet listener

and everything in between, there is a place for everyone seeking

to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. All are welcome,

especially visitors and newcomers. Contact the church office to

be added to the group’s weekly email list. This class meets in the

south breakout room of the Parish Hall.

For children 3 years old – 6th grade ~

Beginning Sunday, August 14 @ 9:30 a.m.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a faith formation experience

for children 3 years old through 6th grade. It is based upon the

belief that young children can and do experience God. The

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd’s work is done in an Atrium, an

environment created to nurture children’s spirituality. This is

done by proclaiming the Gospel through the parable method,

prayer, singing, silence, and exploring liturgical events. Hands-

on materials are used to help children and adults reflect together

upon the great mysteries of the Christian faith.

In Level I (children age 3 years-K) the exploration begins with

building a loving relationship with Jesus the Good Shepherd.

In Level II (1st-3rd grade) many works from Level I are repeated,

but have been expanded to suit them developmentally. Moral

formation is also beginning at this age so moral parables are

added.

In Level III (4th-6th grade), moral formation continues so many

more of Jesus’ moral parables are added. This child has the ability

to move through time easily and is able to think abstractly, so

more in-depth studies of Salvation History are explored in this

atrium.

We are looking forward to helping your children deepen their

relationship with God and Jesus the Good Shepherd and to

participate more fully in our liturgy.

All Saints’ EYC is a group in which 7th-12th

graders come together for fun, food, and

fellowship as they continue their faith journey.

We meet most Sunday nights and, additionally,

participate in activities at the church, in our

community, and on the diocesan level.

We will kick off on August 14 at

Tombigbee State Park at 3:00 p.m. The

following week, we will visit Tupelo’s newest

escape room for some team building and

puzzle solving. On August 28, Fr. Paul and

Mary Howard King will be with the youth to

address questions submitted by the kids

relating to church, theology, and life.

The calendar and registration is available for

upcoming diocesan retreat weekends at

www.diomsyouth.org.

Lastly, we have a few needs. We are in need

of a few more volunteers for this year. Even if

you cannot commit to coming every week, you

can volunteer to sub for one of the volunteers

who do. Also, we have more meetings planned

than families signed up to provide meals. If

you would like to help in any way, please

contact the church office.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

7th – 12th Grades Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sr. High Sunday School room

This class offers topical, yet Bible-based

lessons based on current events and other

trending subjects that have an immediate

relevancy to youth. What better way to capture

the attention of a young person than to discuss

things that are important to them, and to talk

about what they are talking about.

Beginning

Sunday,

August 14

You may see some friends in the

upcoming United Way campaign!

Saints’ Brew was recently filmed

setting up for the morning breakfast

and serving our guests. Parts of this

video will be included in the upcoming

campaign. Remember, when

donating to the United Way, you can designate your donation to go to Saints’ Brew.

The number of guests that we serve are continuing to go up so please think about donating cereal, sugar,

coffee and creamer. By donating these items, we can keep our costs down. We never purchase cereal so that

is always welcomed since many of our guests eat both cereal and a hot breakfast. Children especially enjoy the

cereal. Recently, we totally ran out of cereal but I was able to obtain some through the Salvation Army. Many

times I have walked into the pantry and was surprised by the donations, reminds me of Christmas morning as a

child. We appreciate all donations. Remember too that these donations could be tax deductible (talk to your tax

professional) and keep your receipts.

Please contact me if you wish to volunteer. There are some days that need to add a volunteer. Substitute

volunteers, to fill in for people when they are ill, gone on vacation or need a break, are also needed. Consider

being a substitute if you would like to help on an occasional basis.

Kitchen Note: A white board has been attached to the freezer wall. One half of the board is to be used to list

items that the kitchen may need such as more pepper or foil or measuring cups. The other half is where items

borrowed from the kitchen can be listed along with who borrowed those items. For example, if I borrowed the

silverware I would put my name on the board and list the silverware I borrowed. This will assist us in finding

any items borrowed from the kitchen.

Thank you for supporting Saints’ Brew, all donations whether time, food products, or monetary donations are

very much appreciated. -Mona Warlick

June

160 volunteers served

1,717 meals

118,269 meals served

since 2010

The Lutheran Church is the oldest

Protestant tradition.

Rather than “Lutheran,” Martin

Luther preferred to describe the

reformation as “evangelical,”

which is derived from the Greek

word meaning “good news.”

Massive immigration from traditionally Lutheran

countries to the United States between 1840 and 1875

resulted in 58 Lutheran synods being formed.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) is

the largest Lutheran body in the United States.

The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, is the 4th Presiding Bishop of

the ELCA and is married to the Rev. T. Conrad Selnik,

an Episcopal priest, who serves as vice president for

advancement and church relations at Bexley Seabury

Federation.

PARISH MINISTRIES

ECW Episcopal Church Women

will meet

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

5:30 p.m.

In the Parlor

All women are invited and

encouraged to bring a

friend and join us!

A nursery will be provided