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October 2016
Grace Episcopal Church Lexington, North The GraceVine
“At the Master’s Bench” by The Rev. M. Alton Plummer
“Take, Thank, Bless, Break, Give.”
As part of a required seminary course -- “Christian Formation 101”—we were assigned to read a book written by the instructor, Sister Joan Marie Smith, entitled Teaching As Eucharist. In this slim but richly written text Sister Joan brilliantly uses the actions of the Eucharist as a paradigm for teaching. It not only has served me well for that specific purpose; it also opened to me just how central the actions of the Eucharist are to Christian discipleship and for application in daily life.
“On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks (blessed) to [God] he broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: “This is my body (ergo blessed and broken) which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” I
Life is transitory – it begins and ends – and through it all God is present--providing for our needs with “daily bread.” Whether actual bread, or another form, God has placed at hand what is needed for the journey. Taking an accounting and discerning what it is at hand, we are then to take hold thankfully – and bless, break, take and eat” – that is, set apart and divide what we have been given in ways that will meet our need, and also glorify The Provider.
As we do this we remember: we meditate (literally ‘chew’) upon what God has done – as we also “RE-MEMBER”: that is we participate in God’s reconciling work -- drawing all that sin has broken apart together into one community. As disciples of Jesus our generosity, and the level to which we give and share is and “outward and visible sign” that we are indeed grateful for the True Gift – the grace we have from God in Christ.
In one of “The Great Thanksgiving” prayers we use we lift up the intention, “Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the bread.” It is an intention of our hope that Christ will be made known in the breaking of the bread in that moment that we are gathered around the table. It is also an intention of hope that we carry away from the table within us; we rise from the table and we are sent out to live Eucharisticly, “… to seek Christ revealed as we “worthily serve the world in his name.” ii
God, in great faithfulness hath provided. May we, in great faithfulness, “Take, Thank, Bless, Break, Give” to the greater glory of God.
Until next time, when again we’ll gather ‘round The Master’s Bench,
I bid you peace.
Fr. Alton + i The Book of Common Prayer 1979, “Holy Eucharist Rite II” ii
Eucharistic Prayer ‘C’ - BCP 1979, pg. 372
Grace Episcopal Church 419 S. Main Street Lexington, NC 27292-3234 336.249.7211 phone 336.249.8711 fax gracechurch@lexcominc.net
www.gracechurchlexington.org or http://grace-lexington.dionc.org/ Sunday Services Rite 1 - 9:00 a.m., in the Chapel Rite 2 - 11:00 a.m., in the Church 9:45 a.m., Sunday School Summer - 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
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Special Presentation
Have you been hearing more about essential oils in your readings or conversations? Many people have a healthy curiosity about these oils that can be used in our lives, and some people are pursuing the use of them. What about the use of these oils centuries ago, and how does that influence today's use? The Congregational Care Commission is hosting Susan Hilton, RN, Certified Aroma therapist on Monday, November 7 at 7:00pm who will talk with us about Essential Oils of the Bible. She will also have a small book by that same name available for anyone who might like to purchase one.
Susan has extended her education to include the use of oils in our everyday lives, and is the owner of The Nature Cottage.
There is no charge for this presentation, but there will be a basket available for anyone wishing to contribute for her time and expertise.
Mark your calendars now for Monday, November 7 at 7:00pm, and call the office to sign up (there is no limit so bring your friends too) - that way a decision can be made as to using the Commons Room or the Undercroft.
Kathie Goodman, Congregational Care
J2A News
The youth have resumed their meetings for the fall. We will be learning about the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faith traditions and how they coexisted in ancient Spain. This will be in preparation for our pilgrimage to Spain in June 2017.
We continue to fundraise, and our youth can be hired for fall yard jobs. We look forward to working on a Habitat house this winter.
October 2 — Pet Blessing
Pet Blessing In honor of The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, actually celebrated on October 4th, we will gather on the steps of the Church at 3:00 PM to give thanks for and bless our animal friends and companions. Whether feathery, finned, furry, shelled, scaly or slimy all God’s creatures are welcome. All we ask is that everyone is safely leashed, caged, boxed, or bowled, both for their
protection, and for the protection of others. Blessing of “Cuddle buddies” At the 11:00 AM Sunday Service, Fr. Alton would also like to invite children of all ages to come forward and have their special “Cuddle buddies” blessed. A “cuddle buddy” may be a well-loved toy animal, like the Velveteen Rabbit, but it may also be a doll, or simply a blue blanket like Linus’ from the Peanut’s comic strip.
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Wednesday Group
Meets to Learn
The 3rd-5th graders met in September and had a great time! We had a pizza dinner with Father Alton, got to know each other better, and learned about the funny hat that the Bishop wore to church (now they know it's called a mitre!). This group will be meeting the first
Wednesday of each month to learn more about our church, to help around the church, and to have food and fellowship. If you would
like to help provide dinner for one of our meetings, please contact Carrie Ingram 336-596-2810. carrieingram@gmail.com
Oct 2 John Burke
Oct 2 Rachel Dilley
Oct 3 John Koonts
Oct 4 Jay Williams
Oct 4 Nancy Hartzog
Oct 6 Seth Miller
Oct 6 Bill Gilleland
Oct 8 Kristie Miller
Oct 10 Deirdre Philpott
Oct 10 Donna Byrd-Wyatt
Oct 11 Anne Rives
Oct 14 Rick Mack
Oct 15 Lou Adkins
Oct 16 Nancy Phillips
Oct 19 Sarah Smith
Oct 19 Elizabeth Inabinett
Oct 20 Neusom Parker
Oct 21 Quig Bennett
Oct 24 Robin Petruzzi
Oct 25 Scott Hoffmann
Oct 31 Sandy Reynolds
Oct 31 Pam Harvey
October Birthdays
Adkins, Mark Parishioner
Alexander, Cora Friend
Amon, Amanda Rick Mack’s sister
Asebes, Ella B & W MacKinstry’s granddaughter
Beck, Jan Friend
Bingham, Georganne Staley & Ed’s mother
Brooks, Steve Friend
Brown, Baylee Susan Terrell’s granddaughter
Burkhart, Jerry Parishioner
Burkhart-Smith, Amy Art’s daughter
Burr, Chris Former Parishioner
Curia, Morgan Former Parishioner
DeLapp, Em Parishioner
DeLapp, William Em;s brother-in-law
Egan, Mike Parishioner
Garland, Shana Friend
Hare, Rob Penny Taylor’s brother
Hedrick, Ruth Libby’ O’Shea’s mother
Hodges, Chris Parishioner
Hodgin, Sue Parishioner
Huff, Kristen Friend
Kepley, Evelyn Lynne Cleckley’s mother
King, Anne Former Parishioner
Lang, Sally Parishioner
Leonard, Julia Parishioner
Linder, Larry Parishioner
Lovell, Jerry Friend
Marsh, Polly Jane Grimes’ mother
May, Carol Parishioner
Michael, Molly Talmadge’s cousin
Miller, Seth & Patsy Parishioners
O’Shea, Mike & Fran Glenn’s father & step-mother
Ratton, Tom Friend
Reynolds, Bob Friend
Rojas, Jacklynn M&L Cleckley’s granddaughter
Sheets, Suzy Parishioner
Smith, Martha Ellen Parishioner
Underwood, Toni Friend
Warren, Randall Friend
Welch, Frances Suzy Sheets’ mother
Prayer List
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October Ministries Schedule
Oct 2 Oct 9 “Feast of Grace”
Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30
Lector 9:00 11:00
Mary Matthews Barbara Presnell
Belinda MacKinstry Tere Wagner
Page Onorato Barry Wardle
Philip Matthews Karl Bolstad
Sally Dodd Nancy Mack
LEM Clarice Surratt Mary Matthews Karl Bolstad Patricia Wardle Kathie Goodman
Intercessor Dottie Burkhart Kathy Johnson Joe Wallace Belvie Gilleland Kristi Allred
Acolytes Jack Burke Erik Petruzzi
Parker Miller Kate Inabinett
Miles Stoner Will Burke
Parker Miller Erik Petruzzi
Jack Burke Owen Miller
Ushers Ed Huneycutt Richard Wolfe
Bert May Joe Wallace
Dan Moore Terry Reynolds
Tommy Black Henry Surratt
Jack Burke Bill Gilleland
Greeters Ed & Diane Huneycutt
Bett Hargrave Penny Taylor Patrick Miller Sandra Husted
Nursery Vickie Johnson Elizabeth Inabinett Mary-Cameron Welborn
Carolyn Wolfe Krista Manning
Social Hour Ed & Diane Huneycutt
Inabinett family Kathy Young Susan Terrell
Pam & Steve Harvey
Sandra & Bob Husted
Sunday Lunch Tammy Absher Lynn Meeks
Burke family Miller family Welborn family Inabinett family
Flowers Barbara Beck Max & Peggy Walser
Bob & Sandra Husted
Chris & Mike Hodges
OPEN
Altar Guild: Sandra Husted, Dottie Burkhart, Catherine Hoffmann, Pam Daniel, Sally Lang, Mary Matthews, Sandy Reynolds
Crisis Ministry Meal — October: Karl & Mary Bolstad, Pam & Steve Harvey, Hugo & Sue Hodgin, Deidre Philpott November: Carol Jordan, Jeri Burkhart, Kathy Johnson, Diane Huneycutt December: J2A & Riggan family
Vestry Person of the Month: Allen Ingram
Pastor’s Pantry/Grace Pantry Food of the Month: October—Canned Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti, etc.)
November—Dry Pasta/Pasta Sauce December—Canned Meat (Chicken/Ham/Beef) January—Macaroni & Cheese
*If you are unable to serve on the assigned Sunday, please secure a substitute and notify the church office by Wednesday noon prior to the Sunday you are assigned.
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CR = Commons Room CL1 = Classroom 1, 1st floor CL4 = Classroom 4, 2nd floor Chr = Choir Room UC = Undercroft CL2 = Classroom 2, 1st floor CL5 = Classroom 5, 2nd floor Nsy = Nursery Room CS = Children’s School CL3 = Classroom 3, 2nd floor CL6 = Classroom 6, 2nd floor CH = Church CP = Chapel
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October 2016
8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
Vestry Meeting 7:00 pm CR
4:00 pm CR Social Conc. Mtg
Food Pantry Item of the Month: Canned Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti, etc.)
10:30-7:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
Non-Food Item: Toothbrush &
Toothpaste
8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
3:00-4:00 pm CL2 Art Classes
3:15-4:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
7:15—Choir Rehearsal
1:00-2:30 CR BWB
8:00 pm UC: Al-Anon
12:30-7:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
10:30-7:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
10:30-7:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons 12:30-7:00 pm CL1
Violin lessons
Charity League Meeting
7:00 pm CR
10:30-7:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
12:30-7:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
12:30-7:00 pm CL1 Violin lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
3:30-5:30 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
3:30-5:30 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
3:30-5:30 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
5:30 am CR Finance Comm.
Meeting 1:00-2:30 CR BWB
1:00-2:30 CR BWB
1:00-2:30 CR BWB
7:15—Choir Rehearsal
7:15—Choir Rehearsal
7:15—Choir Rehearsal
3:30-5:30 pm CL1 Guitar lessons
Pet Blessing
The Feast of St. Francis
of Assisi (celebrated)
3:oo pm
on the church steps
3:00-4:00 pm CL2 Art Classes
3:00-4:00 pm CL2 Art Classes
3:00-4:00 pm CL2 Art Classes
3:15-4:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
3:15-4:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
3:15-4:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
4:15-5:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
4:15-5:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
4:15-5:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
4:15-5:30 pm CL2 Art Classes
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
2:30-6:00 pm Chr Piano lessons
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