CONNECTING WHO WE ARE
TO WHAT WE DO
May 1, 2024
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Our kids chose pancakes and a scavenger hunt for their last 456 celebration. After devouring pancakes, they solved riddles to uncover clues around the campus. While the blue team rang the bell first, we congratulate both teams for their efforts! What an awesome group of kids!
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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Holy Eucharist, 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Please join us this Sunday, May 5 for Holy Eucharist at at either 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. The 8:30 service will be live-streamed and available on demand for later viewing. For Families: The nursery will open at 8:15 a.m. for ages 0–3 years, and the 8:30 service will include a children's homily for 3 yrs through 6th grade.
Formation Hour
Christian formation continues for all ages starting at 10 a.m., including children and youth. There are only two more weeks left of the Spring Adult Formation led by Fr. Josh called: The Church Finding Its Way in a City in Flux.: In this class, he explores Paul's initial letter to the Corinthian church in its context, grasping his genuine concerns for the church and contemplating how his concepts remain relevant today. April 7 - May 12 in Wallace Hall.
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Don't Forget:
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High School Graduation Celebrations: We’ll be celebrating our Graduating High School Seniors after both services this Sunday! At our 8:30 and 11 am services, we will pray for our Seniors during the Prayers of the People. We will then host a reception outside (or in the Parish Hall if raining) after both services for the congregation to extend their congratulations. Come celebrate this wonderful group of youth with us!
- Sacred Music Concert: 4:00 p.m., see "Community Highlights" for more details.
- Thank you dinner for RITI Volunteers: 6:00 p.m. in Wallace Hall, see "Things of Note" section for more information.
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SACRED MUSIC CONCERT IS ALMOST HERE! | THIS SUNDAY AT 4:00 P.M.!
Join the Chamber Singers and special guests this Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 p.m., for a concert of choral and instrumental music, featuring favorite selections from the services of the past year. A reception will follow in the garden. Childcare for 4 years and under is available with an RSVP by today, Wednesday, May 1 to nursery@stbs.net.
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WOMEN'S GAME NIGHT | TOMORROW, MAY 2, 6:00 P.M. IN THE RECTORY
Join the St. B's women on May 2 at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of delicious bites, heartwarming connections, and laughter bound to fill the room. Let's roll the dice and create memories together! Email Brea Cox with any questions!
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VOLUNTEER SURVEY | TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PARTICIPATE!
Today is the last day to participate in our volunteer survey! Your voice is crucial to us as we fulfill our calling as His disciples. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences through a short survey created by our Mission & Outreach Committee. We're interested in your experiences with our St. B's-sponsored volunteering and elsewhere in the community. Thank you for contributing to our sacred journey by sharing your insights and interests. Click <<HERE>> to take the survey.
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THISTLE FARMS GRADUATION | HELP FILL GRADUATION BASKETS!
Thistle Farm's Graduation will be held off-site on Saturday, May 19. Once again, St. B's is creating gift baskets for this year's 8 graduates; we need your help filling them! Sign up to donate items and gift cards by clicking HERE. Monetary donations can be made by check to the church office or online through Breeze by clicking HERE. Please mark both as "Thistle Farms Graduation." Items can be left in the donation tubs in the Parish Hall lobby through Sunday, May 12, and the baskets will be assembled that week. Questions? Contact Mavis Harrop.
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VOLUNTEER WITH SHOWER UP | THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP!
Sign up to volunteer with ShowerUp on May 19 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Be a welcoming and helpful presence for those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. Jobs include: managing the shower wait-list, handing out toiletries, general and shower clean-up, and providing beverages and food. This is a great opportunity to invite friends!
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LOVE AND SERVE 456 FAIR | SUNDAY, MAY 12, BETWEEN SERVICES
On Sunday, May 12, our 456 students will be setting up tables on the porch and courtyard to share about St. B's Mission Partners (or in the Parish Hall Lobby in case of inclement weather) after the 8:30 service through 11:05. Our kids have a heart for service and participating more fully in the work God has given St. B's to do! If you'd like to give money toward any of these mission partners, the students will have money jars, QR codes, and delicious baked goods for sale.
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PENTECOST IS UPON US | CHANGE TO ONE SERVICE & PENTECOST CELEBRATION!
St. B's celebrates Pentecost--the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church--on Sunday, May 19! We move to our summer schedule--one service at 9:30 am--and celebrate with red balloons and our yearly Pentecost Party following worship.
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WOMEN'S WALK AT RADNOR | SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 9:00 - 10:00 A.M.
Get out and stretch your legs and fill up on some fresh air. Join us for a walk and fellowship around Radnor Lake. We will gather at the visitor's center at the Granny White Pike entrance. Park at Radnor or Strong Tower Bible Church. Contact Wendy Baldwin with any questions.
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Thank you dinner for RITI Volunteers this Sunday: You made meals. You served meals. You packed lunches. You washed sheets. You shared conversations. You showed up. The RITI Team would love to celebrate this ministry with you on Sunday, May 5 at 6 pm in Wallace Hall. We will provide the entree and invite you to bring a side dish, dessert or drink to share. RSVP and sign up here
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St. Luke's Food Pantry May Items: Canned meats, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, and tissues. St. Luke's is also always in need of diapers and wipes. Please leave collections for St. Luke's food pantry in the cabinet beside the doors to the gym.
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Second Tuesdays for Men holds their next gathering, Tuesday, May 14. Every second Tuesday, the men of St. B's gather at M.L. Rose on 8th Ave at 5:30 p.m. to connect and eat! Come as often as you can. Email David with questions or to get on his reminder list.
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Flower Dedications: There are many available upcoming dates to dedicate the altar flowers in honor, remembrance, celebration, or recognition of a loved one or significant event. You can sign-up by clicking <<HERE>> or by contacting Charity Voiles.
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O God of unchangeable love, you see the beauty and worth of all you have created. Through Jesus you come down to us, to turn our hearts to you, to one another and to all your creation. Heal us, that we may care for your world and see every family, tribe, language and people as an interconnected expression of your grace and glory; through Jesus Christ who lives and creates with you the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.
(Episcopal Relief & Development, Season of Creation Prayers)
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PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have a prayer request or would like to add a name to the prayers, please email pastoralcare@stbs.net.
Receive prayer on Sundays after communion at the prayer desk nearest the pulpit or on Wednesdays after the 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist.
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MAY
1 - Last Day to participate in Volunteer Survey
2 - Women's Game Night, 6:00 p.m. in the Rectory
5 - Graduation Sunday Reception after both services in the Courtyard; Sacred Music Concert at 4:00 p.m.
12 - Love & Serve 456 Fair between 8:30 & 11:00 services
19 - Pentecost Sunday: We move to one Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. followed by our Pentecost Party; Volunteer with ShowerUp; Sixth Grade Rising Up during Pentecost Party
26 - One Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. continues
JUNE
1 - Women's Walk at Radnor, 9:00-10:oo a.m.
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Weekly Services
Wednesday: Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers in the Nave, 12:15 p.m.
Sunday: Holy Eucharist in the Nave, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
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St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
4800 Belmont Park Terrace, Nashville TN 37215
stbs.net | 615.377.4750
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