The More Things Change, the Good News Remains the Same

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FEBRUARY 2020

The Transfiguration by Sieger Koder Matthew 17:1-9 – The Gospel Reading for Sunday, Feb. 23

As always, Jesus is present, and there is Good News! Howard The More Things Change, the and Peg consider Good Sam their church home and will continue to be here when they are in town and able to be here Good News Remains the Same for worship. So this isn’t good-bye for any of us. Fr. Cal Calhoun There is more good news. The Rev. Matt Farr has agreed to n the season of Epiphany, we review the life, words, and serve in a very part time capacity (like Fr Howard was Iwonders of the early part of Jesus’ ministry. We are assured serving). We will see him at the altar roughly one Sunday a of the presence of Jesus with us through the changes and month and he will preach the Good News on occasion. He is chances of this life, and we can be assured of this same also excited about teaching adult Sunday School when that presence here at Good Sam as we experience change in the works for him and us. life of our community. There is still more Good News! The Rev. Claire Keene has Father Howard recently shared with me it was time for him also agreed to serve in a similar very part time basis, around to “really” retire. He and once a month, preaching periodically (if you were here last Peg have decided it is time …we might begin to Sunday you know the kind of sermons we have to look for them to be more available forward to from Mother Claire!). She will help with the to family and free to travel as think about what occasional pastoral call (usually when both Elizabeth and I are this stage of life gives them might make the out of town), and will teach adult Sunday School as we are the opportunity. This is a able to weave her in. change for me as I know it season of Lent will be for you. especially meaningful I look forward to working with Matt and with Claire again.

Working with Howard has for us, knowing that Epiphany continues through most of February, as we been a joy and privilege and a Jesus goes with us and continue to be assured of Jesus’ presence with us in word and blessing these past years. He wonders. Wednesday, Feb 26 is Ash Wednesday, so we might brings experience and a before us always. begin to think about what might make the season of Lent peaceful presence that I will especially meaningful for us, knowing that Jesus goes with us really miss from our time working together. and before us always. Epiphany Blessings to All. Cal+

setting up, taking down, laundry team and overnight hosts. I would like to encourage everyone to choose some way to help Parish Events support this huge ministry. There are openings that still need to be filled. If you haven’t yet participated in this ministry, please feel

free to come by and check it out. Find the online signup here: Adult Formation https://www.timetosignup.com/goodsamfood/sheet/1295316 Sunday School – Henslee Hall Thank you. - Ann Backus and Drew Jeffrey A three-week series on Anglican Church History as we are joined by the Reverend Matthew Farr:

January 26: “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Western Church before the Reformation” February 2: “Rogue One: English Reformations under the Tudors” February 9: “Remember the Titans: Daring to Be the Episcopal Church” ------And then concluding with a two-week series on Holy Scripture: February 16 and 23.

hen Sunday School resumed on January 12, we began W something a bit different for Adult Formation. There are some who began a period of inquiry and exploration into the Christian faith as expressed in our Episcopal denomination. This process will culminate with Bishop Brian’s visit on April 26 and 36th Annual Convention of the Confirmation and Reception into the Episcopal Church. Diocese of East TN

For February, we’ll continue the journey down the road of inquiry Reconciling All Things in Christ: and exploration together, those of us who have been a part of the Broken and Mending Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement for 25 and 30 years, February 7-8, 2020 those of us for 5 or 10 years, and those of us who have just arrived. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, TN We all need the experience of re-visiting who we are and Whose we are in community. he Convention of the TEpiscopal Church in East How does God claim us as God’s own? How do we claim each Tennessee meets annually to other as sacred community? How do we pray? How do we read conduct the business of the Scripture? How do we experience the Holy in the beauty of song diocese. It elects diocesan and art? Who are some of the saints that have gone before us? leaders; ratifies a budget; accepts How do we honor where we have been and look forward to where resolutions; hears the bishop’s the Spirit is leading us? annual address, handles

These questions are life-long ones that call us deeper into business related to diocesan relationship with God and with each other. It only makes sense entities, and in the year before a that we should inquire and explore them together, not once, but General Convention, it elects a over, and over, and over again, like water smoothing the surface of deputation to General a stone. Come and inquire! Come and explore! Let’s travel this Convention. It is also a family gathering of folks across our way together. – Mother Elizabeth diocese. Clergy and elected delegates participate in our convention; visitors and exhibitors are welcome! Learn more about convention at https://www.dioceseconvention.org. Family Promise February 2-9 – WE NEED YOUR HELP! The 36th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in East Tennessee - #ETCON20 - will take place on Friday, February 7 ur next week to host Family Promise is fast approaching. If and Saturday, February 8, 2020 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church O you haven’t signed up yet, please consider doing so. This is a in Chattanooga, TN. Good Samaritan Lay Delegates to the wonderful outreach ministry that takes many hands to complete--- convention are Sinead Doherty, Jennifer Dunn, David Sanders, 65 to be exact. There are a variety of jobs to meet your interests; and Zane Scarlett. Fr. Cal and Mother Elizabeth will attend as playing with the children, providing meals, shopping for food, our Clergy Delegates. – Jennifer Dunn

illuminates the inspiring young women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances. Their courage and tenacity led to life- changing regulations, research into nuclear bombing, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives.” – Amazon Book Reviews.

If you have any questions, contact Mary Embler at [email protected]. Future Selections: March: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. April: The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson. May: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. June: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. July: The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall. - Mary Embler

Faithful Families Winter Party VMC Women’s Mentoring Sunday, February 9 after the 11 AM service Ministry for February Tuesday, February 18 at 5:00 PM on’t miss the Faithful Families Winter Party coming up DSOON – on Sunday, February 9 after the late service at et’s make some blankets! The VMC Women’s Mentoring approximately 12:30 PM. Plans are still underway, but we’ll L Ministry will meet on Tuesday, February 18 at 4:30 pm at have lots of games, relays and contests…a few favorites and a the VMC to make lovely fleece blankets with our VMC women few new ideas. It is always a wild and crazy fun time for the neighbors. We will serve a light meal and enjoy each other’s children and adults alike. Be sure to note the time change. company as we create blankets from beautiful fleece cloth, which Hoping this is an easier time for more folks to participate. we will then give to the neighbors. We would love to have you join in the fun. If you have questions or want to become We’ll first gather downstairs in the youth rooms for pizza, involved, contact Karen Downing at [email protected], then the real fun begins! This event is for the whole family. Maryanne Hoemann at [email protected] or Jan Travins So join us! Any middle or high schoolers who would like to at [email protected] . serve as Junior Helper, please let me know. – Ann Backus

Good Sam Book Group Tuesday, February 11 6 PM at Newk’s

he Good Samaritan Book Group is meeting on TUESDAY, T February 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM at Newks Café. The selection for the month is The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.

“The Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War. Meanwhile, hundreds of girl’s toils amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like The Episcopal Church in East Tennessee industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are Celebration of Blessed Absalom the luckiest alive — until they begin to fall mysteriously ill. But the factories that once offered golden opportunities are now ignoring all Jones at Good Samaritan claims of the gruesome side effects, and the women's cries of corruption. Sunday, February 23 at 5:00 PM And as the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, the brave shining The Rt. Rev. Brian L. Cole, presiding girls find themselves embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of ood Samaritan is honored to host the Diocesan America's early 20th century, and in a groundbreaking battle for Celebration of Blessed Absalom Jones. The Rt. Rev. Brian workers' rights that will echo for centuries to come. Written with a G Cole, will lead this community-wide worship service celebrating sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully Continued 4

sell Raffle Tickets, and also volunteers to take money. Please let Absalom Jones and Black History Month at 5:00 PM on me know if you could help. Sunday, February 23. The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers who serves as the Canon for Evangelism and Reconciliation for The Please plan to attend, as we especially need bidders and buyers Episcopal Church will be the guest preacher. The event is for all the wonderful offerings! If you haven’t attended, you will sponsored by the East Tennessee Union of Black Episcopalians be surprised at all the talented people we have at Good Sam who The service, which is open to the public, will celebrate the life donate time and talents. There are many great deals to be had. and work of The Rev. Absalom Jones, an early 19th century Email me at [email protected] with your auction pastor who is known as the first ordained African American donation as soon as possible so I can begin working on the bid priest of The Episcopal Church. sheets. Thank you! Ann Backus

Good Samaritan Director of Music and Liturgy, Freddie Brabson, Brian Clay, Jazzspirations, and Vere Henry, Caribbean bandleader, will provide varied musical selections to accompany the liturgical service. There will be a reception after the service. Childcare will be available. – Jennifer Dunn

Ash Wednesday Services February 26, 7 AM, Noon, 7 PM

Remember that you are dust; and to dust you shall return. The Book of Common Prayer, page 265.

ent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26. As is custom at L Good Samaritan, we will offer Imposition of Ashes at 7 AM, noon, and 7 PM. There will be no childcare at the 7 AM service. However, childcare will be available at the noon and 7 PM service. Please contact Ann Backus at [email protected] if you need childcare. Thank you. – Jennifer Dunn

Pancake Supper, Silent Auction & Raffle Shrove Tuesday Mission Trip Benefit Tuesday, February 25, 6:00 PM

lease let me know as soon as you are able, what items you Pwill be willing to offer for bidding in our Silent Auction to support Mission trips at Good Sam. Gift cards, handmade items of all sorts, baked goods, gift baskets, condos or 2nd homes, services or talents you can share (cooking, baking, organizing, Navigating Lent baby or pet sitting, yard work) all bring in good money. We also A One Day Retreat Utilizing Brené Brown accept donations of new or nearly new items for our Cash and exercises & mindfulness Carry area. This is a popular area and has brought in quite a Saturday, February 29 from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM good amount of cash. ESK, 950 Episcopal School Way, 37932 NEW THIS YEAR: RAFFLE. We will be selling raffle tickets $80 includes lunch for several items. These are not going to be big items (unless ooking for a different spiritual experience during Lent? some generous soul donates something), but a few select items Caroline Vogel will be offering a one-day retreat – that will be raffled instead of bid on. NEEDED: Volunteers to L Navigating Lent – at The Episcopal School of Knoxville on

Saturday, February 29 from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Want to Christian Education Needs: learn more or register? Go to www.carolinevogel.com/events. There will be a link for you to register. – Jennifer Dunn e need: White socks: these do not need to be new and can W be single socks. They will be used for our Faithful Families Winter party snowball fight. Seamstress: to mend and repair a few angel costumes, and to make a few draw string busy bags for use by our children during the service. I am happy to provide the fabric if needed. Thanks! - Ann Backus

Cash Plate Offerings – February

FEBRUARY 2 – THE FOYER AT THE VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER The Foyer, a low barrier housing facility focused on overnight emergency shelter, is located on the grounds of the Salvation Army with oversight, staffing and management provided by VMC staff. The shelter provides up to 45 beds to vulnerable and hard- to-reach individuals experiencing homelessness with an emphasis on those gathering “under the bridge”. The shelter will be paired with access to community social services that provide entry to permanent housing through the Housing First philosophy. Rather than simply providing emergent housing, The Foyer can be that first step in helping individuals move towards permanent housing.

EBRUARY EMOTE REA EDICAL F 9 – R A M Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free medical clinics. Its mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality health care to those in need. RAM does this by delivering free dental, vision, and medical Parish News services to the underserved, underinsured, and uninsured

individuals in this area. Nationwide, the RAM’s corps of more than 135,000 licensed health care professionals provide dental, A BIG Thank You! vision, medical, and veterinary services throughout the nation.

he Fellowship Team would like to thank everyone who Locally, RAM has become a major provider of free medical participated in the new version of our Annual Greening of services. T the Church, Children’s Christmas Pageant & Reception held on FEBRUARY 16 – POSITIVELY LIVING December 22. We tried to simplify the day by adding a reception Positively Living began in 1996 as an effort to organize a day center after the Pageant and it appeared to be very successful! Thank you for East Tennesseans living with HIV/AIDS. In 2003, Positively to those who signed up and brought items to share. We began a Living acquired its current E. Fifth Ave facility. The building was new tradition by offering a “12th Night Dinner Celebration” purchased through grants from the City of Knoxville and the which was held after the Feast of Lights service in the early evening Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Today, of January 5. Thank you to Karen Sproles who prepared the Positively Living operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency delicious food and the many folks who helped with the clean up. providing case management, supportive housing, foodservices, and And of course, thank you all for the participating in the always fun mental health/addiction counseling to individuals who are Chili Cook-off on Sunday, January 26. Congratulations to homeless, mentally ill, addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, and/or Gordon Sisk our Grand Prize Winner! Mike Martinez was our 1st living with HIV/AID’s. During the fiscal year of 2018/2019, over runner-up and Tim Airhart was our 2nd runner-up. 3,000 clients have been served in over 10, 000 client visits.

The Absalom Jones Service & Reception is scheduled for February FEBRUARY 23 – THE ABSALOM JONES FUND FOR 23. Please watch for further updates and a sign up sheet to help HISTORIC BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES out with this event. - We appreciate and are thankful for all the The Absalom Jones Fund provides support for two Episcopal help and support fellowship receives. - The Fellowship Team, Lisa colleges and universities – St Augustine’s University founded in Mandrell, Katherine Smithwick and Dedie Stansberry Continued 6

1867 by the Diocese of North Carolina, and Voorhees College, founded in 1897 in Demark, SC by Elizabeth Evelyn Wright – a Newcomer Social Coming Soon young black woman and former student at Booker T. Friday, March 6 - 5:30-7:30 Washington College. The two colleges provide excellent liberal Details to follow arts education to thousands of students, the majority of whom come from low-income households, and over 40% of whom are the first in their families to attend a four-year college. The gospel work of education and emancipation, evangelism and formation, reconciliation and commitment to a just and humane society is Children happening in these schools. &Youth News Good Sam Social Lights February 2020

Sunday, February 2 - Join us following the 11 AM service Family Promise for lunch at Outback on Parkside Dr. February 2nd-9th Sunday, February 9 - Join us following the 11 AM service for lunch at Abuelo’s in Turkey Creek lease consider participating in Family Promise as a family

Saturday, February 15 – We will celebrate Valentine’s Day Pactivity. There is no better way to teach about (a day late) at Bravo’s on Bearden Hill at 7 PM. Bonnie will homelessness and compassion then to have your children be making reservations for dinner, so please email her at come and see that the homeless children are just like they are. [email protected] if you can attend. One mom told me her children were very excited to spend the night with the families. After a couple of hours of Sunday, February 16 - Come join us following the 11 AM playing, her son said, “When are the homeless children service for lunch at Aubrey’s on Middlebrook Pike at Cedar coming?” That says it all. – Ann Backus Bluff Rd.

Sunday, February 23 - Come join us following the 11AM service for lunch at Calhoun’s in Turkey Creek. Rotation Sunday School

e are just completing W our Prayer rotation which included baking prayer pretzels, prayer cube gifts, and writing prayers. I’m hopeful the children will feel more comfortable praying using their own words.

We are so excited about the new families that have been visiting and joining us for Sunday School. If you haven’t started coming to Sunday School, it is not too late. We will begin a new 3-week rotation on The Beatitudes beginning February 2. We offer a fun, relaxed atmosphere of learning and fellowship, led by a wonderful group of loving and experienced teachers. Please join us and help your children develop their spiritual life and build strong friendships. - Ann

Mark Your Calendars Middle School Sunday School True Sabbath: Come Home to God's Light within You – a one day retreat ur middle schoolers are going strong with a unique Oprogram of service, fellowship and learning. The study Saturday, May 30, 2020, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM areas are intentional to equip and support youth for all the ESK, 950 Episcopal School Way, 37932 pressure and stresses they face. They are led by 3 of the best Go to www.carolinevogel.com/events for more information teachers you’ll find anywhere! - Ann Backus

Parents Night Out Youth Calendar – February

Friday, February 7, 6 – 9 PM February 2 9:45 AM – Sunday School OR

lease note that for Youth Confirmation 12:30 PM – Youth Lunch PFebruary, we’ll have PNO on the 1st Friday – Feb. February 7&8 Diocesan Youth Lock in during Diocesan 7 instead of the usual 2nd Convention (at High Point Climbing Center in Chattanooga) www.etnyouth.org Friday we’ve been doing for a few months now. Please let February 9 9:45 AM – Sunday School OR Ann or Emily know at [email protected] or Youth Confirmation [email protected] by Thursday February 6, if your 12:30 PM – Faithful Families Winter Party child(ren) plan to attend. This assures we have the right (this is the Club 45 activity of the month)

number of caregivers available. Thank you. - Ann Backus February 16 9:45 AM – Sunday School 12:30 PM – Youth Lunch

Feb. 21&22 Chattanooga Mini-Mission Trip (Grades 6-12, friends, chaperones) – Register here https://forms.gle/8LjZ5Yz1tUhf3gqQ9

February 23 9:45 AM – Sunday School 12:30-4:30 PM – Absalom Jones retreat at Good Sam 5:00 PM – Absalom ones Service at Good Samaritan

February 25 Pancake Supper & Silent Auction Fundraiser for 2020 Mission Trip 4 PM – Youth Arrive to prep 6 PM – Dinner & Auction Begin

Feb. 28-Mar. 1 HAPPENING! Faithful Families Winter Party Event for families with children ages 3-5th grade Youth Confirmation Classes Sunday, February 9- After the 11 AM service All classes are Sunday mornings 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM February 2 & February 9; March 8 & March 29; ark your calendars now to join in the fun and wildness April 5 (make-up date) & April 19 M that is our Faithful Families Winter Party. I am busy thinking up games and relays that involve sledding, skating, outh Confirmation, for those in grades 9-12, will begin snowballs, and snowmen. Of course we will have a few of the Ythis winter with classes starting Sunday, February 2. oldies that are always requested. If you are new to Good Sam We’ll meet twice monthly for two hours (during the Sunday this is an activity you will not want to miss!! We will meet in School hour and into part of the 11 AM service), along with the youth rooms downstairs for a pizza lunch immediately two other sessions that will be scheduled later (Instructed following the 11AM service, and soon after the fun will begin! Eucharist & Vestry Meeting). Confirmation will take place This is a family participation event. If anyone has any old on April 26, when Bishop Brian Cole makes his annual visit white socks…even ones with holes, please bring them to me to Good Sam. For questions and to register your child, please before the party. They will be used for our annual parents vs contact Fr. Cal at [email protected] -Beverly Coleman kids snowball fight. – Ann Backus Donations Needed

Vacation Bible School Dates he youth are taking their annual mini mission trip to Chattanooga on Feb 21-22. We need your help to collect July 13-17 – Theme: Animals of the Bible T items for use and distribution to our guests during the et this on your calendar NOW so you won’t have “laundromat take-over” ministry:

G conflicts with camps and vacations. Note that it is a Small Gatorade 12 packs (5); Small juice boxes/pouches (5) little later than the last few years because of where July 4th Cases of water bottles (5); 2 liters of sodas, any brand or flavor falls on the calendar. It’s a great week of fun and learning! (10); Boxes of granola bars (3); Boxes of individually wrapped Continued 8

+ fruit snacks, crackers, beef jerky, nuts (5); Jugs of laundry We pray for those in the military & those who have been deployed. detergent (some unscented) (8); Detergent pods (4 bags); Dryer Craig Finnerty, Kimberly McClain Ruelas sheets (10); Small Kleenex packs (8); Packs of gum/mints (8); Hand wipes/small sanitizers ; Rolls of quarters or money to + turn into quarters for the laundromat costs! O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant the Place in the collection bin in Henslee Hall or downstairs by help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into the Youth Suite. Thank you! – Sinead health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

† Deaths Betty Duggan, aunt of Frances Hoglan Jack Dunn, uncle of Doug Dunn Ronnie Fruth, cousin of Marilyn Randall Stephen Gudis, friend of Jennifer Dunn Linda McGill, friend of Jeanne Williams George Oswald, uncle of Bryan Schoch Eva Sartwell, cousin of Rara Schlitt

† Memorials In Memory of Jane Conrad: Parish Paul & Ann Backus, Jean Blackmore, Gloria Blackwell Wayne & Sally Boese, Richard & Sue Boughner Concerns Dan Conrad, Jim & Bobbi Craig, Mary Herr Larry & Janet Hodge, Bebsie Jensen, George & Caroline Long, Jason & Carol Anne Long † In Our Prayers James & Sandra Matthes, Phil & Lo Starck

FOR OUR PARISHIONERS: Ed & Mona Rae Archer, Chip Beets, Beverly Burns, Dan Conrad, Mary Embler, Bergie Flom, Frances Graves, Clarke Harrison, Ann Heisser, Marge Hudson, Celebrations The Keller Family, Melissa Shaw Kincaid, Peggy Layman, Margaret Leach, Ellen LoCurto-Martinez & Mike Martinez, Virginia Lyman, Linda Meyer, Carolyn McConnell, Fisher February Birthdays

Patrick, Megan Quigley, Marilyn Randall, Krissa Randolph, John 2/01- Nancye Reeder, Lynn White Rea, Pat Tobin, Nancy Truett, Jenifer van Tol, Diccie Way, Alice 2/02- Randy Stansberry, Don White Wegmann, Don White, Lynn White, Jane Wilson, Joan Wilson, 2/03- Dean Randolph Sandra Wilson, Ferol Yearout 2/06- Anthony Tucker

FOR RELATIVES OF PARISHIONERS: Margaret Arnold, Jerry 2/07- Michelle Smith, Adam Thrash Backus, Sarah Baumgardner, Laine Boerner, Patty Bowman, 2/09- Yvonne Coulson Wanda Burnett, John Carroll, David Cazalet III, Will Cox, The 2/10- Katherine Airhart, Karl Zimmerman Cross Family & Blake, Suzanne Curtin, Bettie Dunn, Lon 2/11- Jodi Bounds, Natalie Sisk Hilton, Charles, Laura & Ruth Hoglan, David Hopps, Kathy 2/12- Susan Hundley, Caroline Vogel Humphries, Jude & Family, Leo, The McCammon Family, 2/14- Joey Dietz Kaleb McCarter, Deanna McCombs, Michele McGinnis, 2/15- Brooke Slattery Frankie Moyers, Molly Pearson, Laura Reynolds, Molly Riccardi, 2/16- Maddie Cave Christie Underwood, Jami Welden, The Widner Family 2/17- Alicia Fishbeck 2/18- Pat Lynch, Tracey Myers, Jenifer Plageman-Davis FOR FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS: Pat Besselman, Nathan 2/19- Josie Bales, Maggie Powell Buchanan, Irma Debord, Patricia Deming, Jim Harmon, Chuck 2/20- Beth Dance, Bill Swain McMahan, Beth & Ken Melton, Leah Phillips, Claire Teuber, 2/21-Morgan Colonna, Meredith Graham, Will Terrell Tom Touzeau, Tony Yount 2/22- Ace Knox, Dedie Stansberry, Steve Ward

2/23- Ellie Graham, Shawn Graham, Chuck Layman, Carol Ward 2/24- John Trotter 2/26- Pricilla Hales, Patrick Hundley 2/28- Kelli Hudson, Lisa Mandrell

February Anniversaries

2/01- Carolyn and Don McConnell 2/14- Ed and Mona Rae Archer 2/15- Mary & Pat Lynch 2/25- Allen and Paula Miller 2/29- Anthony and Diana Tucker

NOTE: If you find that your birthday or anniversary date is missing from the list above, it is because your special date isn’t listed in our database. Please call the church office at 693-9591 or email at [email protected] and let us know what that date is. Thank you! We don’t want to miss wishing you a Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary! – J. Dunn

Tim Airhart Mike Martinez Gordon Sisk 2nd Runner up 1st Runner up Grand Prize

The Chili Cook-off More photos on our Good Sam Facebook page at https://preview.tinyurl.com/t7lq35j

https://www.gracepointcamp.org/registration

February 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

5 pm – ACA (Café)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Epiphany Family Promise Begins Family Promise Family Promise Family Promise Family Promise Family Promise Family Promise

Diocesan Convention Diocesan Convention 8:30 am - HE Rite I - Childcare 10 am – HE & Healing 10:30 am – Staff Meeting 6 pm – Centering available 11 am – Bible Study 11 am – VMC Lunch Prayer Diocesan Youth Lock Diocesan Youth Lock 9 am – Youth Confirmation Class 5:45 pm – Women’s 7:30 pm – Adult Choir Diocesan Convention Diocesan Convention 9:45 am - Sunday School Bible Study Rehearsal 6:30 pm - ACA Chattanooga Chattanooga 9:45 am – Adult Confirmation Class 6 pm – Men’s Bible 6pm – Parents’ Night 5 pm – ACA (Café) 10:15 am – Adult Choir Study Out 7 pm - KGS 11 am – HE Rite II - Childcare available 12:30 pm – Youth Lunch 7:30 PM - Sober Pride AA 12:30 pm – GS Social Lights Lunch at Outback on Parkside Dr. 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry

7:30 PM - Sober Pride 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 Epiphany 10 am – HE & Healing 10:30 am – Staff Meeting 6 pm – Centering 7:30 PM - Sober Pride Henslee Hall booked for the 8:30 am - HE Rite I - Childcare 11 am – Bible Study 7:30 pm – Adult Choir Prayer morning available 5:45 pm – Women’s Rehearsal 9 am – Youth Confirmation Class Bible Study 6:30 pm - ACA 7 pm – GS Social Lights 9:45 am - Sunday School 6 pm – Men’s Bible Valentine’s Day 9:45 am – Adult Confirmation Class Dinner at Bravo’s 10:15 am – Adult Choir Study

11 am – HE Rite II - Childcare available 6 pm – Book Group at 5 pm – ACA (Café) 12:30 pm – Faithful Families Winter Party Newk’s (this is also a Club 45 event) 12:30 pm – GS Social Lights Lunch 7:30 PM - Sober Pride AA at Abuelo’s in Turkey Creek 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6 Epiphany 10 am – HE & Healing 10:30 am – Staff Meeting 6 pm – Centering Youth Mini- Mission Youth Mini- Mission 8:30 am - HE Rite I - Childcare 11 am – Bible Study 7:30 pm – Adult Choir Prayer Trip in Chattanooga Trip in Chattanooga available 4:30 pm – VMC Rehearsal 9:45 am - Sunday School 6:30 pm - ACA Women’s 7:30 PM - Sober Pride 9:45 am – Adult Confirmation Class Mentoring Ministry 10:15 am – Adult Choir 5:45 pm – Women’s 11 am – HE Rite II - Childcare available 12:30 pm – Youth Lunch Bible Study 12:30 pm – GS Social Lights Lunch 6 pm – Men’s Bible at Aubrey’s at Cedar Bluff Study 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry 6 pm – Harmony Fuse Group 7:30 PM - Sober Pride AA 5 pm – ACA (Café) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Last Epiphany Ash Wednesday Transfiguration Sunday FISH Day 10 am – HE & Healing 6 pm – Centering Youth HAPPENING Youth HAPPENING 6 pm – Vestry Meeting 11 am – Bible Study Prayer 8:30 am - HE Rite I - Childcare 6 pm – Shrove Tuesday 7:30 PM - Sober Pride 9:30 am – Navigating available Pancake Supper & 6:30 pm - ACA Lent @ ESK with 9:45 am - Sunday School Silent Auction Caroline Vogel 9:45 am – Adult Confirmation Class 10:15 am – Adult Choir 7 am – Imposition of Ashes 11 am – HE Rite II - Childcare available 10:30 am – Staff Meeting 12:30 pm – Youth Absalom Jones Retreat 11 am – VMC Lunch 12:30 pm – GS Social Lights Lunch at Calhoun’s in Turkey Creek 12 pm – Imposition of 4 pm – Prayer Shawl Ministry Ashes 5 pm – Diocesan Celebration of Absalom 7 pm – Imposition of Ashes Adult Choir Rehearsal Jones at Good Sam 7:30 PM - Sober Pride AA Following the service 5 pm – ACA (Café)

LOGOS The Monthly Newsletter of The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan February 2020

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN 425 N. Cedar Bluff Rd Knoxville, TN 37923-3699

Staff: The Rev. Cal Calhoun, Rector The Rev. Elizabeth Farr, Assistant Rector The Rev. Matt Farr, Priest Associate The Rev. Claire Keene, Priest Associate Ann Backus, Christian Education Coordinator John Paul Boltik, Sexton Freddie Brabson, Director of Music & Liturgy Sinead Doherty, Youth Minister Jennifer Dunn, Communications Director Lisa Webb, Administrative Assistant Emily Hurt McNabb Nursery Coordinator Volunteer Office Staff: Michelle Bales Lois Dearolf Joyce Grubb Lynn Hopps Parish Office Phone: 865-693-9591 Office Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Fri. Vestry Zane Scarlett, Sr. Warden Carol Anne Long, Jr. Warden Bruce Haas Ed Hochnedel Drew Jeffery Melinda Lewis Charlie Lutz Lisa Mandrell Joe Parker Sharon Smaldino Katherine Smithwick Dedie Stansberry Karen Mann, Clerk of the Vestry

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