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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MEET NAN COLGIN We welcome new member Nan Martin Colgin to The Family of St. Paul s. Born in Ranger, Texas, Mrs. Colgin was a June bride in 1953 and married Gayle Colgin. They had four children: Renee Town, Brad Colgin, Amy Payne, and Caroline Spano. She graduated from Mooringsport High School in Mooringsport, LA, and Centenary College in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Colgin was a first grade teacher for over thirty years. She said that she had a heart to teach the first grade! The last twenty-two years, she taught at Bossier Elementary School. After taking the new member class with Father Paul Martin, she learned that one of her spiritual gifts was teaching. She has been on the path as a teacher as she was destined to be. This retired school teacher spends her time traveling, exercising, and reading. She joined the Episcopal Church in 2009. Please welcome Mrs. Nan to St. Paul s! New merchandise arriving daily!! Members receive 15% discount 8
PARISH LIFE FORMER VESTRY COPORATE COMMUNION DIOCESE OF WESTERN LOUISIANA HEADS TO EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT EYC OKLAHOMA HISTORY MUSEUM 9
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS Wonderful Wednesdays 5:30 PM - Chapel 6:15 PM Bible Study - Parlor READINGS August 6, 2017 1st Lesson: Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm: 99:5-9 2nd Lesson: 2 Peter 1:13-21 Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 August 13, 2017 1st Lesson: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm: 85:8-13 2nd Lesson: Romans 10:5-15 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 August 20, 2017 1st Lesson: Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm: 133 2nd Lesson: Romans:11:1-2a, 29-32 Gospel: Matthew 15:(10-20), 21-28 ALTAR FLOWERS August 6, 2017 The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Whitney Boggs, Jr. and Mary Henderson Boggs by Whitney, Mary Ann, Creighton and Elena Boggs. August 13, 2017 The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Buchanan, Barbara and Ralph Whitener and in honor of Jewel Buchanan, Sara, Mark and Mary Whitener by Gail and Gary Whitener. August 20, 2017 The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Dr George Seiden by Rebecca Seiden. 10
We pray for the Anglican Communion, Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, Presiding Bishop, Jake, our bishop, and Joy, Julio and Moises, Bishops of the Dominican Republic, our companion diocese, President Donald and all those in authority, and St. Paul s - her ministries, mission, priest, people, and purpose. Special Prayer List: Debbie Pat Zack Christine Robert Leslie Jayson Dorothy Giny Rose Steven Tristan Brock Mary Todd Cara Bob Marlyn Mike Bob Sonny David Diane Jane Long Term: Gary Jake Mark Omega Marsha Dan Spud Michael Kory Robert Scott Kinsley Ann Marie Keith Josh Sheri Tommie Kevin David Amy & husband Joan Elizabeth Christopher Layton Julianna Stephen Kevin Mary Elizabeth Rhonda Linda Ian Gabrielle Susan and Mike Dianne Alec Chris Britain Don Andrew Tammy Jay Alex Stephen Sarah Emilie Ann Jeanette Martyn Brenda Frank Jane Alex Jane Jackie Tommy Julian Betsy Mark Craig Hospital Betty Karen Mark Haynes Kenneth Becky De Steve Brian Jerry Ann Sydney Sarah Mary Helen Sandy Georgette Jerry Laybree Grace Emmie Sue David George Shane Arnold Marianne Gina S. Wag Missionaries: Church Triumph Cheryl Edie Abby Kit Jocelyn Heather Wayne Thanksgiving: Robert Jim Armed Forces: Dorothy Glenda Laura John Geoffrey Jo Sandra Jonathon 11
Saint Paul s Episcopal Church 275 Southfield Road Shreveport, LA 71105 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1229 Shreveport, LA The Family of St. Paul s ~ Living the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ The Right Rev. Jacob W. Owensby, Ph. D., D.D. ~ Bishop of the Diocese of Western Louisiana Jim Taliaferro, Senior Warden JESUS CHRIST IS HEAD OF THE CHURCH Peggy Connor, Junior Warden 2015-2017 - Lisa Chilvers, Mike Miller, Suzy Watts, Peggy Connor, Kelly Wynn 2016-2018 - Donnie Barker, Mary Lou Blackley, Kate Ferguson, Josh Maier, John Vickers 2017-2019 - Myra Corby, Winston Cunningham, Bobby Horne, Mackey Quinlan, Caldwell Roberts St. Paul s Ministry Team The Rev. Paul D. Martin..Rector Sean Duncan Assistant to the Rector Amelia Grace Jordan...Parish Administrator Bob Maynard..Music Minister James Sides.Organist Jo Ann Rose..Christian Education Director Chrissy DiaPaul...Communications Coordinator Debbey Mire.Church Accountant John Phillips.Facility Manager Tim Tully...Sexton Jo Ann Rose.Day School Principal Corey Harrington.Youth Minister Martha O Brien Gift Shop Manager Beverly Casso. Hospitality Coordinator Imani Hollins..Nursery Supervisor 12