Loading...Our Week Ahead: (please see the Church Calendar attached)
Friday, July 3: The office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Ooltewah Group meets in Parish Hall, kitchen and classrooms
Saturday, July 4:
- 9:00 am – 1:30 pm – Ooltewah Group meets in Parish Hall, kitchen and classrooms
- 2:00 pm – Carillon ringing and concert by Carol Woody marking 250th anniversary of Independence Day. Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, July 5:
- 8:00 am – Sunday Worship with Holy Eucharist in person
- 10:00 am – Sunday Worship with Holy Eucharist in person and on Facebook Live
- Liturgy Booklets are attached and also on our website www.sfaec.org
- A video of the service will be available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEW7wR0dS5vH7MitYBcQNVQ
- Refreshments in the Parish Hall provided by Irma Herzog and Maureen Scott following the 10:00 am service
Monday, July 6:
- 9:30 am – Youth Room reserved
Tuesday, July 7:
- 3:00 – 7:00 pm – Parish Hall reserved for private music lessons
Wednesday, July 8:
- 11:30 am – Out to Lunch Group meets at P.F. Chang’s near Hamilton Place Mall. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex and you may contact Nancy Socha for details at 423-244-1740 or 423-910-0558
- 6:00 pm – Evening Worship
- 6:15 pm – Bible Study; discussion of The Sacraments
Friday, July 10:
- Cleaning Service here to clean church
- 3:00 – 5:30 pm – Parish Hall reserved for private music lessons
Saturday, July 11:
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – The Ooltewah Group meets in the Parish Hall, kitchen and classrooms
Sunday, July 12:
- 8:00 am – Sunday Worship with Holy Eucharist in person
- 9:00 am – Men’s Group will meet in Parish Hall for donuts & biscuits.
- 10:00 am – Sunday Worship with Holy Eucharist in person and on Facebook Live4
- 2:00 pm – Worship Service at The Bridge
Vestry Vibes from the June meeting are attached.
The donation bin for Stock Their Lockers was delivered earlier this week. Thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting this outreach. A list of most needed supplies is attached and printed copies are on the Outreach Table in the Narthex.
On June 24, two strong earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession. Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with local partners as they provide critical relief and assess their community needs. The International Disaster Fund is an important tool for responding to immediate needs and supporting long-term recovery. You can make a gift here today or visit episcopalrelief.org to donate and get more information. You may also find printed brochures in the Narthex.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chattanooga is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 15 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Their goal is to have at least 20 donors. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Attached is a flyer with information about the 4th of July celebration in Collegedale.
Attached: Sunday Worship Booklet, Children's Worship Gospel Bulletin, June Vestry Vibes, church calendar, Stock Their Lockers Supply List, St. Paul’s Blood Drive flyer, Collegedale 4th of July celebration
Vestry Vibes from June meeting
Stock Their Lockers Needed Items List
July 4th Collegedale Celebration Flyer
Looking Ahead:
- We will again host The Teacher Appreciation Drive-Thru lunch on Thursday, July 30 for the schools nearest St. Francis. Please contact Lou if you are willing to help with set-up, distribute the lunches, clean-up, or pray with the teachers.
- Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Friday, July 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 am to Noon. ALL children are welcome, so please plan for your children, grandchildren etc. to attend AND invite children you know.
