CONNECTING WHO WE ARE
TO WHAT WE DO
May 24, 2023
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Last Sunday, our hearts were filled with joy as the children who attended homily shared "The Lord is my Light," a recently learned song inspired by Psalm 27. We look forward to more music, led by Pam Goodenough, throughout the summer and fall.
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This Sunday, the Day of Pentecost
Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m.
Please join us for Holy Eucharist, with guest speaker and celebrant Vicki Burgess, at 9:30 a.m. as we transition to one service for the summer. The nursery is open all morning, with the children's homily during the 9:30 service.
Following the 9:30 service, we will celebrate the Day of Pentecost and the birth of the church with red balloons, donuts, and host mission guests, Paul & Grace Mbithi, with New Life Restoration Ministries.
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Formation Hour
Sunday formation classes are on a break for the summer. They will return when we have two worship services again starting in early September.
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WELCOME PARTY FOR THE CONDONS | JUNE 18
Mark your calendars! It's time to celebrate and welcome the Condon family! Please join us directly following the 9:30 service on June 18th for food, refreshments, and games! More details to come on the event and how you can help!
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POUND THE PANTRY | MAY 21 - JUNE 25
Let's stock the Condon's Pantry! What better way to give the Condon family a Southern-style welcome than the gift of food? Collection boxes will be available in the office adjacent to Wallace Hall from Sunday, May 21, to June 25. To contribute a non-perishable food item to the Condon's pantry, click here to >>SIGN UP<<, or register in the Narthex on Sundays.
For more information or to volunteer - please contact Kendra Allen or Jared Danford.
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SMALL GROUP MEET & GREETS WITH REV JOSH!
We are busy organizing small gatherings around town in parishioners' homes on weeknights and Sunday afternoons in June, July, and August! Each gathering will allow Rev. Josh the opportunity to get to know parishioners and Nashville's different neighborhoods. June dates are ready for signup! >> RSVP HERE.<< July and August dates are forthcoming.
For more information or to volunteer - please contact Kendra Allen or Jared Danford.
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THE BRANCH | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, JUNE 10
We need your help for our June 10 volunteer day at The Branch! Help sort, stock, pack food boxes and distribute them to families at The Branch of Nashville's food distribution center. Learn more about The Branch and sign up to Volunteer >>HERE<<
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We invite you to attend the ordination of our St. B's member Justin Taliaferro on Saturday, June 3, at 10 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. Justin will be ordained as a transitional deacon on June 3 and a priest later this year. A reception will follow at the Cathedral. Please pray for Justin and his family as he finishes his third year of seminary and transitions to ordained life!
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Lost & Found, Last Call | JUNE 1! Be sure to check the lost & found located on a table right inside the gym for any items you may be missing. Any unclaimed items will be donated on Thursday, June 1.
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REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS SUNDAY | JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM: From June 20-22, 9a.m.-12 p.m., your kids can experience what it was like for Jesus as a boy in the Temple, and so much more! Rising Kindergartners - 3rd graders will be "Tribe Members," rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders will be "Tribal Guides" participating and helping younger children. Youth (rising 7th - 12th) and Adult leaders: serve as a "Tribal Leaders," teaching children and helping them follow our rotation schedule; or to serve as Marketplace Shop Keepers or additional volunteers!
Interested? Email Meredith for more information or >> REGISTER HERE <<
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Powell Family Visit Sunday, June 4: Our dear parishioners and mission partners, Mark and Susan Powell from Barnabas International, will visit us on June 4th. They will worship with us on Sunday and briefly update us on their work during the service. There will also be time to connect with them both, following the service.
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Flower Dedication: Chancel flowers have returned! There are many available upcoming dates to dedicate the altar flowers in honor, remembrance, celebration, or recognition of a loved one or significant event. Sign-up on the bulletin board outside the church office or by emailing Teresa.
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St. Luke's Food Pantry May Items: Diapers (all sizes welcome, but children's sizes 3, 4, 5, & 6 are most urgent need), non-perishable food, hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, etc.), feminine hygiene products, household cleaning supplies, baby formula, pet food. Please leave collections for St. Luke's food pantry in the cabinet beside the doors to the gym.
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Communication Needs? Email Clare Pitt, our part-time, Interim Communications Manager, for any of your St. B's email announcements, social media, website management, and posters needs!
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Gracious Father, we are grateful for your fatherly care in sending Josh Condon to be our new Rector. We are thankful for this time of preparation, praying, and coming together as a church family. Please send your blessing and grace on Josh, Sarah, and their children as they make the move to join us in ministry. May your work among us at St. Bartholomew's excite their hearts. Give Josh the confidence of leadership, the grace of encouragement, and a desire to please you in all things. This we ask in the powerful Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have a prayer request or would like to add a name to the prayers, please email Butch at pastoralcare@stbs.net.
Receive prayer on Sundays after communion at the prayer desk in the alcove nearest the lectern or on Wednesdays after the 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist.
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CALENDAR
MAY 28 - The Day of Pentecost; Sunday moves to one service at 9:30
JUNE 3 - Ordination of Justin Taliaferro, 10 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral
JUNE 4 - Trinity Sunday & Visit from Mark and Susan Powell with Barnabas International
JUNE 10 - The Branch volunteering
JUNE 11 - The Rev. Josh Condon's first Sunday preaching
JUNE 16-17 - Middle School Adventure
JUNE 18 - Welcome Party For the Condons, following the 9:30 service
JUNE 20-22 - Journey to Jerusalem; Register by this Sunday HERE
JUNE-AUG - Neighborhood Meet & Greets with Josh Condon, June RSVP HERE
JUNE 25- JUL 1 - High School Service and Learning Trip
Wk of JUL 16 - Volunteer to make materials for Catechist; contact Meredith Flynn
JULY 25 - Youth Christmas in July
Weekly Services
Wednesday: Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers in the Nave, 12:15 p.m.
Sunday: Holy Eucharist in the Nave, 9:30 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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