the Apostle The Rev Lowe Davis will return as our Guest Celebrant on October 15 and 22.

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1 the Apostle newsletter of Grace Episcopal Church and Christ the King Lutheran 105 S Madison Street Whiteville NC October 2017 The Rev Lowe Davis will return as our Guest Celebrant on October 15 and 22. This is our updated Prayer list. If you have any additions or deletions, please contact Kay Horne. PARISHIONERS: Jack Babb, Elsie Campbell, Shari Gardner, Trudy Glass, Marie Hughes, Family of Janice King, Alice Murphy, Seth and Shirley Jo Smith FAMILY: Brenda Bachelor, Debbie Harrelson, Ted Marzulla, Angie Moss, Bill Ray, Ruthann Smith, Shep Wagoner and all victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. FRIENDS: Buzz Canup, Victoria Harrelson, Peggy Hinson, Kay Huggins, Jim Hunt, Ayven Lennon, Dorothy Rudd, and Rodney Wilson We extend Christian sympathy to Lisa Richey and her family, as they mourn the death of her mother, Edna Bearnes. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, rest in peace. Amen The Rev Matt Ernst will return as our Guest Celebrant on 8 and 29. The Rev Kamila Blessing will return as our Guest Celebrant on September October 1. The Rev Jim Papile will return as our Guest Celebrant on November 5. OCTOBER HAPPENINGS ~ October 8 ~ time, talent & treasure pledge are due. October 15 ~ Our ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will follow the October 15 Sunday service and will be followed by a pot luck lunch. We ll be electing Convention Delegates and two new Vestry members. We ll also review/approve our 2018 budget. NOTE: At the first Vestry meeting of 2018, Vestry Commissions and leadership of each will be reexamined, discussed and assigned/accepted accordingly. If you feel the nudge to serve on Vestry, please let out-going members Paula Blanchard or Ruth Glass know. On October 22 ~ representatives of the local chapter of Matthew 25 will join us for worship and to teach us more about how this organization is changing lives in our county by is planning to build a home near the prison in Tabor City. This home will be used by family members who are visiting inmates. Many travel long distances to keep the family connection intact.

2 whose lives have been forever changed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. We also continue to provide 2 liter sodas and paper products to the ANGEL HOUSE HOSPICE CARE CENTER, and detergent, Lysol cleaner, and FoodLion cards for FAMILIES FIRST. Details about how to participate in Deanery service projects are on the bulletin board. The minutes for the last meeting are posted on the bulletin board. Our pantry will be open on October 23rd Fruit, meat, and staple items are needed (except green beans and corn). Cleaning supplies and toiletries are much appreciated. On September 30 th people will be gathering at Whiteville Methodist Church to fight hunger. To prepare 20 thousand or more meal packages. Each package is a nutritious meal for 4 people. Volunteers are needed. They need some strong people to unload trucks and others, not as strong to pack the meals. That job can be done sitting. Unloading will start at 8:00 am and meal packing will start no earlier than 8:45. If you are interested contact Kay Horne and she will have coordinator Vickie Pait contact you. Episcopal Relief & Development reminds us not to send food, clothing or other items because affected dioceses have limited or no capacity to receive, store or distribute goods. It is more efficient and better for the local economy to make a donation. As our fellow Episcopalians minister to those in need they need our help not just now or in the short term, but for the long haul. Our support of Episcopal Relief & Development is a tangible, practical, effective and reliable way to do that. Keep in your prayers the people in Texas, Louisiana, Florida and the Caribbean, The Vestry voted to give the balance of our Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund to Community CPR (Connecting People with Resources), a local non-profit providing direct support to families in the Fair Bluff area and beyond. Junior Warden, Susan Wood, provided an update on the extensive cleaning and repairs being done at Grace House. Estimates for blacktopping the drive behind Grace House are being acquired. Senior Warden, Bill Horne will get clarification of how many voting delegates Grace can send to Convention. Pricing and replacement information of The Episcopal Church Welcomes You signs throughout our county will be gathered and reported next month. The next Vestry meeting will be Tuesday, October 10. Mark November 5 th, 4 pm for a special event. Grace Church and Christ the King are sponsoring an Organ Concert to raise money for Matthew 25. Jamie Faulk is organizing this concert and has invited several other talented area musicians to join him. He will be performing his original composition, which was inspired by Matthew 25. Susan Deans is chairing the event. Contact her to volunteer your help.

3 OUR SEPTEMBER STEWARDSHP DATE ATTENDANCE OFFERING SPECIAL GIFTS 09/03/17 21 $ Families First $ /10/17 25 $ 3, Help Mission $ /17/17 24 $ Food Pantry $ /24/17 25 $ Rise Against Hunger $ Total $ 6, Total $ Our weekly Ministry needs $ 5, Budget needs YTD $ 49, are $ 1, $ Over YTD $ 54, SERVICE SCHEDULE October and the first Sunday in November Day/Service Crucifer/Acolyte Lectors Usher/Greeter Altar Guild Fellowship Vestry October 1 same as Jamie F Ruth G Pentecost 17 Donna T Ray T VOLUNTEER above Hillie H Donna T NEEDED The Rev Kamila Blessing Oct 8 Margaret P Hillie H Bill H Pentecost 18 Preston M Kay H Bill H Susan W Connie G Lutheran H.E 10:30 Jacqui L The Rev Matt Ernst Oct 15 same as potluck Paula B Pentecost 20 Lisa R Susan D Willie W above lunch Lisa R MP II 10:30 Lisa R The Rev Lowe Davis Oct 22 Susan D Paula B Susan W Pentecost 21 Preston M Connie G Greg C Avis H Ruth G Jacqui L The Rev Lowe Davis October 29 same as VOLUNTEER Hillie H Pentecost 22 Preston M Connie G John D above NEEDED Connie G Lutheran H.E 10:30 Donna T The Rev Matt Ernst November 5 Shari G Lisa R Lisa R Pentecost 23 Donna T Donna T Kevin S Connie G Bill H Ray T The Rev Jim Papile IF YOU CANNOT SERVE YOUR SCHEDULED TIME, THANKS FOR FINDING A REPLACEMENT (and letting Connie know- so she can adjust our service bulletin).

4 OCTOBER 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 17 Pentecost 10:30 HE II Inspect Bldg Bill H 2 V. Mail/Mail - Ruth 3 4 6:00 PM Tim Pentecost 10:30 Lutheran HC Inspect Bldg Kevin 9 7:30 Compassionate Friends Meeting V. Mail/Mail - Betty :00 PM Connie LBW Pentecost 10:30 HE I Annual Meeting Covered Dish Lunch Inspect Bldg Kevin 16 V. Mail/Mail - Betty 17 9:00 Connie & Greg 18 Saint Luke the Evangelist 6:00 PM Ruth Pentecost 10:30 HE II Inspect Bldg Susan W 23 Saint James of Jerusalem 9:00 AM Pantry Paula & Avis V. Mail/Mail -Connie :00 PM Shirley Jo Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles Pentecost 10:30 Lutheran HC Inspect Bldg Susan W 30 V. Mail/Mail -Connie th Anniversary of the Reformation October 23rd FF & LCFH Greg Fellowship Supplies Kay V Mail/Mail Pantry Volunteers Inspect Bldg Fellowship Supplies Outreach Deliveries

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