The Basket - St. Philip`s Episcopal Church Nashville

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The Basket
85 Fairway Drive Nashville, TN 37214
615 883 4595
Rev. Robert & Rev. Vicki
June 2016
It was a bittersweet Sunday as we gathered to send
Rev. Robert and Lisa off to their new church home.
Rev. Robert will be the Priest at All Saints in Smyrna.
They have made an indelible mark in our hearts and
they will be a part of our parish family always.
Peggy Cathy Maggie Jane Gloria Debbie Becky
Patsy Carolyn Alice Frances
The Knit Wits gathered for lunch
at Alice Travis’s lake side home
before going on summer hiatus.
This new ministry has already
made and delivered many beautiful prayer shawls. They will
resume their gatherings in the fall
at 10:00 am every Friday.
Be sure to check out our website: www.stphilipsnashville.org and like us on Facebook!
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JUNE 2016
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Dear Friends,
Summer is upon us! Christian Ed for adults is on hiatus for a
few weeks, but I expect a new offering to appear on the horizon: Centering Prayer. This focused, peaceful, contemplative
practice can be transformative especially for those of us feeling caught in too-fast, too-furious lives. Stay tuned for more
details and the start date.
Children’s Sunday School is also on hiatus for summer, but
the playground is open and available for an after-coffee break
on Sunday mornings… or any time! Watch for a new installation to come in the future – Junior Warden Ben Rice is exploring options for fun new play equipment designed for our
toddlers and younger children! There were funds left from
our last play equipment purchase and install so we’re going to
put that to good use.
Watch for a Stewardship program we’re planning on bringing
to you. No, I don’t mean a pledge drive – that will come, as usual, in the late fall. I’m talking about
the theological idea of taking good care of ALL that God gives us. The Canons of the Episcopal
Church charge the Rector of a parish to discuss, in addition to the biblical standard of the tithe for
financial giving, Christian stewardship thus: “reverence for the creation and the right use of God's
gifts, and generous and consistent offering of time, talent, and treasure for the mission and ministry of the Church at home and abroad.”
There are opportunities open NOW for you to do something new at church or, if you haven’t offered your talents before, to do so in one of these areas of real need: Lay Readers, Lay Eucharistic
Visitors (who take communion to those who are homebound or assisted-care-bound).
Adults are needed who would like to offer a series of classes in September: we’re hoping to offer
short runs of classes on topics of current interest (what are some of the topics that are difficult to
talk about that we SHOULD talk about in church?) or a short Bible study.
Most of all, we’re looking for a crew of about 6 to 9 who are called to teach children’s Sunday
School. If you hadn’t noticed, we have a LOT of children in our midst. They don’t all come up to
the step on Sunday mornings for the “Children’s Word”: some are a little too old and prefer to
help with Children’s Church or stay in the pew; some aren’t ready to make that walk up the aisle;
some don’t come regularly because we don’t offer a class to suit their age group. That last statement needs addressing: we need to offer age-specific classes here for the first time in several years!
Hallelujah! So we’ll need at least 3 Sunday School classes to offer age-appropriate material and activities for the many wonderful young people here. Is that you?!
I hope you find fullness of life through your worship, fellowship and social justice activities at St.
Philip’s. Your kindness, friendliness, compassion and acting-out of gospel living are what let others
know we are Christians: they’ll know us by our love, eh?
Vicki+
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St. Philip’s Episcopal Church THE BASKET
JUNE 2016
Happy Birthday:
June 1
Courtney Campbell
Philip Duckett
June 4
Alice Scott
June 6
Gracie White
June 7
Jo Wintker
Jesse Zimmerman
June 9
Indie Pereira
June 17
Aubree Warren
June 18
Barbara Tucker
June 19
Jim Maggard
Karissa Sorrell
June 23
Jeffrey Cox
June 24
Frank Pendleton
June 26
Emily Adams
June 25
Rick Fox
June 28
Petey Richards
June 29
Ben Rice
Praying for our Parish Family: Patsy Finley, Pat Morris, Jean Barte, Jay
Rogers, Wayne LeRoy, Brenda Anderson, Mickie May, Christelle Cador,
Mary McFarland, Alice Arnott, Janet Page, Carolyn Daniel, Pat Patterson,
Katherine Wilson, Alice Klingshirn, and Clara Pugh
Just a Reminder:
The loose offering the first Sunday of every month
goes to Rev. Vicki’s Discretionary Fund.
Master Gardeners: Tom Coulter and Anne Bush
Master Gardeners Anne Bush
and Tom Coulter volunteered at
the Urban Garden Festival held
at the Demonstration Gardens
at Ellington Agriculture Center
on Saturday, May 21,
2016. Over 1500 visitors
attended this free event.
There were 56 vendors present
along with four food trucks.
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. – 3:00
p.m. there were lectures on a
variety of topics every 30
minutes. Certified Horticulture
Therapist Sarah Nowicki
presented a talk on Horticulture
Therapy.
The Master Gardeners of Davidson County was established in 1986 to
promote gardening and home horticulture through education, environmental stewardship and volunteerism. They are affiliated with the
University of Tennessee Extension.
Pastoral Care will meet Thursday, June 16th at
6:00 pm for all members and inviting all people
interested in joining or who would like to come
and see what we are about.
Please bring a brown bag dinner. Any questions email Maggie Key at
[email protected]
Maggie Key would like to start a "St Philip’s Women's Club." Our Club will meet for dinner and/or drinks.
Also Rev. Vicki is interested in doing a women's weekend at St. Mary's campus in the Fall. The Club will have
no real guidelines or rules—we'll be open to where the Spirit
leads us!
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Pat Rowlett and Anne Bush perform at TPAC
with the “Tap N Dolls”
Anne Bush and Pat Rowlett performed to a full house with the Tap N Dolls at TPAC’s Step
into the Light show held on Friday and Saturday night during the Memorial Day weekend. They danced in four numbers – Everything Old is New Again, One More Last Chance,
Broadway Baby and I Love the Night Life.
On Sunday, May 1st, after our church service, we all gathered for a
special dedication in Dimmick Hall in loving memory of Al and Okie
Magee. Their children, Mike and Cathy Magee McCord are pictured
here with a new plaque that reads: On this day, May 1, 2016, we dedicate The
Rev. Deacon Al and Mrs. Okie Magee Memorial Chancel also known as The Magee Theater. Deacon Emeritus Al taught, prayed, and served well. Okie welcome all and spread the
joy of Christ well. Together, they reached out to draw all into the loving arms of Jesus the
Christ.
We were so happy to have so many of the Magee family present:
Mike, Cathy Magee McCord, her husband, Thom, and their children:
Becca and Andrew. Okie’s sister-in-law and nieces and nephews of
the Magee family were present.
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A WORD FROM YOUR TREASURER
In a word THANKS! Thank you very much to those of you who have brought
your pledges up to date - and especially to those who continue to give more
than pledged. This extra effort put us back in the black for the year. A couple of reminders; just because you go on vacation, our church expenses do
not. And, while we have recently been blessed with some very significant
gifts to our Endowment Fund, the investment earnings from these funds are
used for non-budgeted expenses - predominantly capital repairs & improvements - and have no impact upon our everyday expenses. We are dependent upon your individual contributions to fund our fixed expenses.
Speaking of giving; we have several ways to financially support St. Philip's,
in addition to cash and checks (which work just great;)
Many parishioners have their donations sent directly from their individual
bank on a regular basis (see your bank for instructions,) or take advantage of
our electronic giving service (VANCO - see website www.stphilipsnashville.org - for details) for regular and/or special contributions.
We now are also able to offer giving via TEXT. If you forgot your checkbook, or want to contribute to a special offering (Rector's Discretionary Fund,
emergency relief, etc.) Simply send a text to 615-933-5283 with the amount
you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the
amount. Example: $25. Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a
link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit
or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via email. For future giving, simply send
a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically!
Joe Dickerson
Thank you again for supporting the work of St. Philip's in our lives and in
our neighborhoods.
If you haven’t gotten to
see it yet, Judy Woodruff has interviewed
our Presiding Bishop:
The Most Reverend
Michael Curry. You can
find it on YouTube or
PBS online.
It is about an 8 minute
interview—and we
think you will find it
very uplifting.
The most reverend Michael Curry
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We are so proud of our
Joey Bierce graduates from
pre-K and he gave a
valedictorian speech (all on
his own) Joey took the mic
and told his classmates:
“You can be whoever you
want to be. Just listen to
your teachers and do what
they say. You have to listen
to adults . . . Forever!”
Gracie White
(Sunshine)
Graduates from
Pre-school
Patsy Finley is displaying the
amazing quilt that she made for
her granddaughter, Madison,
(featured last month on our graduates’ page). The quilt is made out
of all of Madison’s
t-shirts, highlighting events that
she has participated in!
Hannah Hinson has
just graduated from the
University of Tennessee
in Knoxville!
Elizabeth Skinner
Orgeron just
graduated from
Volunteer State
Community College!
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graduates, at St. Philip’s!
Aubree Warren has graduated, with honors, from
Donelson Christian Academy, May 21. She is a senior class
officer, co-captain of the varsity volleyball team, and a
volunteer at the Tennessee School for the Blind. She is a
blessing to her family; please pray for her as she heads for
the University of Tennessee, this fall. Aubree has been accepted into the nursing program and wants to continue her
education to become an occupational therapist.
Elizabeth
Callas
has graduated from
Tennessee Tech with a
Bachelor of Science
with an emphasis in Molecular Biology
Cum Laude!
Tucker Bock graduates
from Kindergarten!
Adam Hobbs, grandson of
Wayne and Carolyn
LeRoy graduated from Sewanee,
University of the South, on May
8, 2016, with a B.A. in Politics.
He's staying in Sewanee for the
summer - the domain is a tough
place to leave - and making plans
for the fall.
Caroline Kohl, granddaughter of
Wayne and Carolyn Leroy recently
graduated from Harpeth Hall
School on Monday, May 30. She
was a class officer and a school
ambassador. She also ran crosscountry for Harpeth Hall. She was
voted Prom Queen by her classmates for the Senior Prom. She
also enjoyed many service opportunities. She especially enjoyed
her volunteer work at Paragon
Mills this year where she taught
English as a second language to
Spanish speakers. She will attend
Tulane University in the Fall where
she hopes to continue to pursue
her volunteer service in the community.
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JUNE 2016
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Serving in Worship with Rev. Vicki June 2016 9:00 am
For Sunday, June 5, The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Bishop John Bauerschmidt’s Annual Visit
Holy Baptism and Confirmation
First Lesson: I Kings 17:8-16(17-24) Psalm 146 Second Lesson: Galatians 1:11-24 Gospel: Luke 7:11-17
Lay Readers: Scott Kammerer Chalice Bearers: Joe Dickerson and Meghan Gwaltney Acolytes: Crucifer: Joe Dickerson
First: Katie Knoll Lenon Second: Meghan Gwaltney
Torches: Lucy Kammerer and Nate Kammerer
Altar Guild: Pat Coulter, Becky Fleenor, Peggy Cox
Ushers: Tom Coulter and Bill Fleenor
Coffee Hosts: Dan and Kathy Cochran Nursery: Anne Kelley Patricia Franks
Offertory Collection, counters and depositors: Ralph and Karen Eddy
Eucharistic Visitors taking Communion to McKendree: Pat Morris
Vestry Member in Charge: Jan Brown
For Sunday, June 12, The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson: I Kings 21:1-10, (11-14), 15-21a Psalm5:1-8 Second Lesson: Galatians 2:15-21 Gospel: Luke 7:36-8:3
Lay Readers: Kathleen Addison Chalice Bearers: Bill Fleenor and Jeanty Cador
Acolytes: Crucifer: Eddie Miller First: Meghan Gwaltney
Torches: Callie Richards and Michael Cador
Altar Guild: Kathy Cochran, Leigh Richards, Pari Bhatt
Ushers: Michael and Samantha Snachez
Coffee Hosts: Tracy and Daniella Cullen Nursery: Anne Kelley and Patricia Franks
Offertory Collection, counters and depositors: Jim Maggard and Eugene Terry
Eucharistic Visitors taking Communion to McKendree: Pam Foster Vestry Member in Charge: Joe Dickerson
Flowers on the altar are given by: Pat Wilson in loving memory of her grandmother-Mary Virginia Duncan
For Sunday, June 19, The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson: I Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Second Lesson: Galatians 3:23-29 Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Lay Readers: Doug Kimbro Chalice Bearers: Meghan Gwaltney and Blair Vanstone
Acolytes: Crucifer: Joe Dickerson First: Joe Dickerson Second: Meghan Gwaltney
Torches: Nate Kammerer and Emily Weeks
Altar Guild: Diane Elliott and Glendora Bright
Ushers: Roger Williams and Roy Wallace
Coffee Hosts: Paula Walker and Jan Brown Nursery: Anne Kelley and Patricia Franks
Offertory Collection, counters and depositors: Jean Barte and Mary Crews
Eucharistic Visitors taking Communion to McKendree: Pat Morris
Vestry Member in Charge: Ben Rice
Flowers on the altar are given by: Joe and Carolyn Dickerson in thanksgiving on their 45th Wedding Anniversary!
And by: Diane Elliott in thanksgiving on Diane and Jack’s 9th Wedding Anniversary!
For Sunday, June 26 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson: 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14 Psalm 77:1-2,11-20 Second Lesson: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Lay Readers: Patsy Finley Chalice Bearers: Jeanty Cador and Kathy Cochran
Acolytes: Crucifer: Dan Cochran First: Dan Cochran Torches: Callie Richards and Lucy Kammerer
Altar Guild: Gloria Womack, Rebecca Ramsey
Ushers: Wilma Hutchison and Rebecca Ramsey
Coffee Hosts: Diane Elliott and Linda Grace Nursery: Anne Kelley and Patricia Franks
Offertory Collection, counters and depositors: Pat Rowlett and Patsy Finley
Vestry Member in Charge: Kathy Cochran
Eucharistic Visitors taking Communion to McKendree: Jane Gardner
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JUNE 2016
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Yes, the Church Work Day was a HUGE Success!
Just take a look at all the busy bees
around our beautiful campus!
T
h
ARobert
n
K
You!
Debbie Key’s CPR class
was going on at the
same time as the work
day. Thanks to all who
participated!
Maggie the
most
blessed
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We are so proud of our Graduates!
On Pentecost, May 15th, after the church service we broke into groups to
brainstorm ideas about our future. It was truly inspiring and energetic!
After that the Men’s Group fixed us delicious hotdogs and hamburgers!
And everyone has their
red on!
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St. Philip’s Episcopal Church THE BASKET
JUNE 2016
SERVING GOD THROUGH SERVANT HANDS
SECOND HARVEST EFB (Emergency Food Box)
Summer is a great time to visit the EFB located at St.
Philip's. We're open on Monday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00
a.m. (we receive a delivery of food from Second Harvest,
donations from the community, get things ready for the week,
and serve clients). There are a variety of things to do even for
children. Contact Pam Foster or Linda Grace if you need more
information or would like to volunteer.
CHRISTMAS
IN JULY
Each year at Thanksgiving and Christmas the Donelson-Hermitage
community comes together to provide holiday food for Second
Harvest clients. Something extra at Christmas is filled stockings for
children. On Monday, July 18th we will gather to inventory all the
items we've been collecting for those stockings. Plan to meet at
about 11:30 a.m. in Dimmick. The work goes pretty quickly, and
there's lunch after. Please contact Pam Foster if you can help with
this activity.
SHOP FOR A CURE MARKETPLACE
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life (scheduled for Saturday, October 1st at Charlie
Daniels Park) is having a "vendor fair" at St. Philip's on Saturday,
August 6th. Our building will be filled with vendors of all types from
jewelry to crafted foods to specialty items. St. Philip's will be
sponsoring a Thistle Farms booth. We have a growing list of vendors,
but let us know of anyone who might want to participate. All the
proceeds from the "rental" of the booth space will go to the
Relay. Contact Pam Foster or Janet Fox for more information.
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES JUNE
Sundays
9:00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST
with music, Children’s Church and
Nursery Provided
Please join us after the services for
coffee and donuts in the fellowship hall.
Wednesday
12:00 Noon Holy Eucharist
In the Good Shepherd Chapel
JUNE 2016
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Our Pat morris has been nominated for 2016
Individual Volunteer of the Year award for
the Tennessee health care association!
Pictured here are Cindy Wise
and Pat Morris playing guitar
and singing every Tuesday, all
day, at McKendree. Cindy has
been doing this for almost 30
years. Pat joined her after he
was released from
McKendree, where he was a
patient (not expected to get
better). Pat is a walking miracle—now that he is well he is
determined to help others.
When he is not playing and
singing, Pat is also a frequent
Lay Eucharistic Visitor to
McKendree.
This award honors an individual who best exemplifies the ideal nursing home
volunteer. Sure sounds like PAT! Way to go!
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