Parish News

Kitchen Ready for Use

 The kitchen is now cleaned, its inventory has been taken and its ready for use.  This clean-up was a gift to the parish from st. Anne's Guild.   Please read the new Health Department Rules & Procedures, the new guidelines, kitchen hours and Oversight Committee.   

In order to maintain the upkeep, a sign-in book is now placed in the top drawer of the credenza leading into the parlor. The chairman of any event must sign in when chairing a function and be responsible for clean-up afterward. 

Any questions should be directed to a member of the Kitchen Oversight Committee. The Chairperson for this committee is Lucy Sturges, (251) 666-1208.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

 

Vacation Bible School - Power Lab a great success!

Thanks to everyone who has participated in and donated to Vacation Bible School this year!  The program began Monday,  June 23rd and ended Friday, June 27th.  The group of 41 children and 30 volunteer staff has enjoyed the theme, "Power Lab - Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power" while making crafts, singing and playing various games all associated with the Power Lab theme.  The children and staff ask that the congregation join them in a fund drive to benefit the children at Wilmer Hall by donating school supplies for students 13 years and older (such as book bags, insulated lunch bags, ballpoint pens, college-ruled paper, note cards, spiral three-subject notebooks, and new rain ponchos, twin sheet sets (neutral colors), pillows, towels and wash cloths.  Cash donations for school uniforms and shoes are also sought.  Martha Benton is coordinating this effort.  Donations will be collected from the church parlor on Sunday, June 29.


New Baby Announcement

Jose and Sara Gruber were blessed on June 2 with the birth of their new son, Alex Luis Gruber weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and a "height" of 21 inches. Congratulations! 

 

 Sewanee Dean receives a warm welcome from Trinity

The Rev. Dr. William S. Stafford received a warm welcome from our congregation on Sunday, May 18th. The Rev. Dr. Stafford preached at both services and also spoke to the adult Sunday School class, emphasizing the importance of parishioner education of our faith. Speaking specifically of EFM (Education for Ministry), Stafford praised the program and encouraged parishioners to consider participation in the theology program for lay persons. EFM is a program of theological education-at-a-distance at the School of Theology of the University of the South (Sewanee). Father and Mrs. Powers hosted Stafford in their home before both priests traveled the Diocesan Clergy Conference where The Rev. Stafford was the keynote leader and speaker for the two day gathering at Beckwith.

For more information about EFM, please visit www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm

 

 Odom Treehouse Dedicated on Beckwith Sunday

Beckwith Sunday was a great success! On April 6, 2008 over 400 people walked the grounds and celebrated the new buildings.  

 Photo left:  Lewis, Janelle, and Mike Odom

 

Photo right:   Father David Powers reads the liturgy for the dedication  while Lewis Odom looks on.  Father Albert Kennington is holding the microphone. 

 For more photos of the afternoon, please go to 

Coastline Editor's Photo Gallery - Beckwith Sunday



Pledge Envelopes

The 2008 pledge envelopes are now available and are located on the south wall of Irving Hall.  If you have pledged for 2008 but cannot find your box, please check with the Parish Office.  If you have not pledged, its never too late to do so!

Cans Needed for Altar Flowers

Large juice cans are needed for altar flowers, please.  After Sunday services, the altar flowers are taken to homebound parishioners in these cans filled with water to preserve their freshness.  Please bring your cans to the parish office.