the seventeenth sunday after pentecost

the holy eucharist: rite two

october 2, 2022 | 10:30 am

Welcome. This service is according to the liturgy of The Episcopal Church according
to The Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Text in boldface type is read aloud or sung by
the congregation. Text in italics provides directions or details. Explore the richness of
the BCP online at bcponline.org including Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families.
During this service, you may stand, kneel, or sit at the appointed times and practice
personal pieties that might enhance your engagement in this experience. Thank for the
gift of your presence for our worship of God.

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All are asked to observe silence during the

Voluntary: “Master Tallis’s Testament" Herbert Howells

Welcome and Announcements

 The Word of God
All stand and sing.
The Procession: Hymn 518, “Christ is made the sure foundation”
music: Westminster Abbey, Henry Purcell (1659-1695), adapt.; desc. James Gillespie (b. 1929)
words: Latin, ca. 7th cent.; tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, after John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt

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Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Said by all
The Collect for Purity
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse
the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and
worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Benedictus es, Domine music: S 236, John Rutter (b. 1945)

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The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either de-
sire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid,
and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus
Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
All are seated for the lessons.
A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw. O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you
“Violence!” and you will not save? Why do you make me see wrong-doing and look at trouble? Destruction and violence
are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law becomes slack and justice never prevails. The wicked surround
the righteous-- therefore judgment comes forth perverted. I will stand at my watchpost, and station myself on the
rampart; I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint. Then the
Lord answered me and said: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. For there is still a
vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come,
it will not delay. Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God. Silence

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Spoken by half verse
Psalm 37:1-10

1 Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; *

do not be jealous of those who do wrong.
2 For they shall soon wither like the grass, *
and like the green grass fade away.
3 Put your trust in the Lord and do good; *
dwell in the land and feed on its riches.
4 Take delight in the Lord, *
and he shall give you your heart’s desire.
5 Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him, *
and he will bring it to pass.
6 He will make your righteousness as clear as the light *
and your just dealing as the noonday.
7 Be still before the Lord *
and wait patiently for him.
8 Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers, *
the one who succeeds in evil schemes.
9 Refrain from anger, leave rage alone; *
do not fret yourself; it leads only to evil.
10 For evildoers shall be cut off, *
but those who wait upon the Lord shall possess the land.

A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy 1:1-14

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy,
my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I am grateful to God-- whom
I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did-- when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.
Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that
lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. For this reason I remind
you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of
cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony
about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who
saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This
grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our
Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. For this gospel
I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher, and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I
know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted
to him. Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ
Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God. Silence

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All stand. During the hymn, children ages 3 to 11 are invited to follow the Children’s Cross via the center aisle to Trezevant Hall for Children's
Chapel. The children return at the Peace.
The Sequence: Hymn 551, “Rise up, ye saints of God!” music: Festal Song, William H. Walter (1825-1893)
words: William Pierson Merrill (1867-1954), alt.

The Holy Gospel

Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. 17:5-10
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you
could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Who among you would
say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here at once and take your
place at the table’? Would you not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while
I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink’? Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded? So you also,
when you have done all that you were ordered to do, say, ‘We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought
to have done!’”
Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon: The Rev. Laura F. Gettys
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and
unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the
Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For
our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day
he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right
hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will
have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father
and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the
Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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Please remain standing or kneel for
The Prayers of the People, Form VI
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Phoebe our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially those listed on our prayer list. Silence
The People may add their own petitions.
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence
The People may add their own thanksgivings.
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for justice and mercy for indigenous peoples: O God of infinite mercy, we live in a land where the native peoples
were moved, often by force, from the bountiful lands they inhabited to places of desolation. Help us to support them
now as they seek to retain their rich native cultures. Open our eyes to the poverty and despair that so often accompany
them through life, and give us the courage and will to change the systems that perpetuate injustice, for the sake of your
Son our Lord. –From “A Year of Prayer to End Racism” resource, in October, Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia
Lord hear our prayer.
We pray for all who have died, especially Charlie Green and for those in whose memory the altar flowers are given:
Martha Wharton Jones, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence
The People may add their own petitions.
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence may be kept.
The Leader and People may stand or kneel for the Confession of Sin
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and un-
known, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you
in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Priest stands and says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
During the Peace, the Children’s Cross enters via the west aisle to process through the center aisle to lead Children’s Chapel participants to join
their families. Parents: Stand to greet your child.

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 The Holy Communion
The Offertory
After an offertory sentence, God's Table is set with gifts of bread, wine, and water, the Celebrant washes and sanitizes her/his hands, and music is
offered. Gifts of money are collected by ushers into offering plates to support the life and ministry of Grace-St. Luke's Church. To offer a financial
gift with your smart phone, QR codes are in this service leaflet. You also may text GSLChurch ALMS to 73256 to give to ALMS; text GSLChurch
PLEDGE to 73256 to give to your PLEDGE; mail offerings to the church office; or place your gifts in an offering plate located near the doors. Before
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For more about worship, formation, ways to connect, serve, and more, visit gracestlukes.org.

The Anthem, “Draw us in the Spirit’s tether” music: Harold W. Friedell (1905-1958)
text: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; for when humbly, in thy name,
two or three are met together, thou art in the midst of them:
Alleluya! Touch we now thy garment’s hem.

As the brethren used to gather in the name of Christ to sup,

then with thanks to God the Father, break the bread and bless the cup,
Alleluya! So knit thou our friendship up.

All our meals and all our living make as sacraments of thee,
that by caring, helping, giving, we may true disciples be.
Alleluya! We will serve thee faithfully.
All stand.
The Presentation: Hymn 704, “O thou who camest from above” music: Hereford, Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876)
words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.

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The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer B

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and
earth. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus and Benedictus music: William Bradley Roberts (b. 1947), from Mass for St. Philip’s

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œ œ œ #œ
œ œ œ œ ú #ú œ œ œ œ w
Ho - ly, ho - ly, ho - ly Lord,
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& ú. œ œ œ ú w w œ œ œ œ ú ú
God of pow - er and might. Heaven and earth are

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& œ œ œ œ ú œ œ œ Nœ ú ú œ œ ú ú w
full of your glo - ry. Ho - san - na in the high - est.

# ú œ œ œ
& œ œ ú ú œ œ œ ú
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the

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& ú. œ œ œ œ œ ú ú w w
Lord. Ho - san - na in the high - est.

The people stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel
to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in
these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you
have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out
of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and
gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This
is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do
this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory.

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The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread
and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ
and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being
sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly
country where, with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Luke, and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your
sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of
our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father,
now and for ever.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those
who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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The Breaking of the Bread
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Fraction Anthem music: Wonder, Love, & Praise 877, Mark Sedio (b. 1954)
Choir sings the refrain, then repeated by all

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Refrain 1st final

& œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ ú ú ú
The dis - ci - ples knew the Lord Je - sus in the break - ing of the bread bread.

Choir: The bread which we break, alleluia, is the communion of the body of Christ.
All repeat the Refrain.

The Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your
hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
The Ministration of Holy Communion
After receiving the Sacrament, the ministers of communion proceed to stations in the nave and/or at the sanctuary rail. As directed, the
congregation is invited to come forward and receive communion or ask for a blessing signaled by the crossing of arms across the chest. Gluten-
free Bread is available upon your request to the minister. The communicant responds “Amen” after receiving the Bread and the Wine. For those
desiring to receive the Sacrament, it is essential to use hand sanitizer provided before offering your open palm to receive the wafer. The wine may
be taken by drinking or intincting (dipping). Regarding The Chalice: All may but none must drink from the chalice. The antimicrobial properties
of silver, air exposure time from wiping and turning the chalice after each communicant, and higher alcohol content of fortified wine suggests
that drinking from the chalice is more hygienic and lower risk for transmission of germs. Scientists report that intincting is less hygienic than
sipping from the chalice. However you choose to receive, be assured that Christ is fully present.

Music during Communion

All sing.
Hymn 660, “O Master, let me walk with thee” Maryton
Hymn 655, “O Jesus, I have promised” Nylund
When a Eucharistic Visitor is to be sent out on a visit, the following is said.
Sending Out of Eucharistic Visitors
The assigned Eucharistic Visitors come forward to receive a Communion Kit and to be commissioned with the following words, before
departing immediately to our homebound members.
Celebrant [N.N.], in the name of this congregation, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that [N.N.] may
share with us in the Communion of Christ's Body and Blood.
People We who are many are one Body because we all share one bread, one cup.

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During communion, Spiritual Communion Prayers are offered by those worshipping via livestream.
Spiritual Communion Prayer
These rich words are recited throughout the church catholic (universal) by persons unable to gather for public worship for whatever
reason, while also longing for the occasion to participate in the central practice of receiving the Holy Sacrament.
In union, O Lord, with the faithful at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now
being celebrated, I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. I present to you my soul and body with
the earnest wish that may always be united to you. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally,
I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you and embrace you with all the
affections of my soul. Let nothing ever separate you from me. May I live and die in your love. Amen.
The Celebrant then says Let us pray.
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our
Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Blessing The Celebrant blesses the people.
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of
his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst
you, and remain with you always. Amen.
All sing.
Found on page 12 of your service leaflet.
The Procession: Hymn 535, “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim”
music: Paderborn, melody from Catolisch-Paderbornisches Gesang-buch, 1765;
harm. Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875-1947)
words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
The Dismissal
The people are dismissed with these words
Minister Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People Thanks be to God.
Voluntary: “Postlude in D” Healey Willan
All are invited to join us for refreshments and fellowship in Trezevant Hall.
Continue the day, giving thanks to God for blessings known and unknown, and by reaching out in care for fellow parishioners, neighbors, and
any persons in need. Members of the parish with any needs or pastoral concerns: email [email protected] or dial 901-252-6320,
and for hospitalizations or emergencies, dial the 24/7 Clergy-on-Call phone line at 901-252-6334.

The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Celebrant

The Rev. Laura F. Gettys, Preacher
The Rev. Dr. Jesse W. Abell, Assisting
Debbie Smith, Assistant Organist-Choirmaster
The Grace-St. Luke’s Choir

Most lay ministers are not listed because scheduled Acolyte,

Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and Usher substitutions
may occur after leaflet printing.

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 Supper Club Offering at GSL. Are you interested in
joining a supper group, meeting new people, and enjoying
good food and fellowship? GSL Member Julian Prewitt is
exploring gathering a group of folks to do just this. If you
are interested, please contact Julian Prewitt (tinyurl.com/
RealmJulianPrewitt) via Realm or Congregational Life
Associate Abby Huber at [email protected].

The Ammas & The Abbas: An Introduction to the

Desert Fathers and Mothers, Wednesdays, October
October 4 (Tuesday), Blessing of the Animals and 12–November 2, 7 p.m., Peete Room. The first monks
Holy Eucharist, 6 p.m. Celebrate the feast of St. Francis of and nuns in Christianity were eccentric and weird, wild men
Assisi at GSL. All people and pets (“creatures great and small”) and women. They lived out in the desert, trying to live a
are invited to a service on Anchor Hill (Peabody at Lemaster). quiet, prayerful life of solitude, but soon they became known
We will commemorate commitments of love, simplicity, care for their wisdom and holiness and people began to flock to
for the poor, and animals, commonly attributed to Francis, them for counsel and expert teaching on spirituality. Join
who prayed that all might become instruments of the peace of Fr. Jesse Abell for a closer look. Sign up here. (tinyurl.com/
God for the world. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and ensure AmmasAbbas)
pets are leashed or otherwise secured.
Shrimp Boil Dinner Sign-Up. Wear your blue jeans and
GSL Cub Scout Pack 34 Popcorn. Selling popcorn boots, and get ready to get messy at the Grace-St. Luke’s
with Scouting is a great way to teach Scouts how to be Shrimp Boil on October 21 from 4–6 p.m. We hope you
entrepreneurial, raise money to fund their adventures, and will join us for this adult fellowship time. Beer, wine, and
be visible in their community—all while having a blast! Look alternative beverages will be provided. Childcare will not
for Pack 34 scouts this Sunday morning at GSL. They will be available for this event. Location: Trezevant Hall. Cost:
also have a table set up at Kroger on Union Ave. Saturdays, $20 per person. Make your reservations here. (tinyurl.
October 1 & 15, from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and Sundays, October 2 com/2022GSLShrimpBoil)
& 16, from 1–6 p.m.
Enneagram Seminar, Friday, October 28, and
Refreshments and Fellowship in Trezevant Hall. Saturday, October 29. The Enneagram offers in-depth
Beginning in September and continuing every 1st and insight to individuals, groups and collectives. It creates
3rd Sundays, the Fellowship Committee is expanding our self-awareness and uncovers positive and self-defeating
refreshments & fellowship offering to entice everyone back to patterns of behaviors. It helps to reverse unhealthy patterns
Trezevant Hall after the 10:30 service. We have non-alcoholic of behavior and accelerates lasting transformation. For more
drinks, dips & chips, muffins, donuts, and other items each info and to sign up, click here (gracestlukes.org/events/event/
1st and 3rd Sunday. Coffee and water are always available in enneagram-seminar), or contact Wellness Director Christi
Trezevant Hall after the morning service. Anyone willing to Authement at [email protected].
assist with this new event, click here to sign up (tinyurl.com/
GSLRefreshmentsSignup). Baptisms at GSL. The sacrament of Holy Baptism will be
administered during public worship at Grace-St. Luke’s during
Recovery at GSL and in the Diocese. 2022 on the following date: All Saints’ Sunday (November
Wellness & Recovery Sunday will be celebrated at 6). For more information and to schedule a baptism, contact
the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services and the Parish Hall Membership and Stewardship Associate Chapman Morrow
Forum at 9:15 a.m. on October 9. We’re thrilled that (901-252-6328, [email protected]).
the Rev. Jan Brown, Deacon, of SpiritWorks Foundation
is returning to GSL for Recovery Sunday. All children of Next eNews, Leaflet, & Messenger Deadline
God are called to work towards health in mind, body, and • Monday, October 3, 10 a.m. for October 5 eNews &
spirit, but addictions may challenge wellness and healthy October 9 leaflet
relationships for some. To read more, click here (gracestlukes. • Tuesday, November 1, 10 a.m. for the winter (Dec. Jan.
org/recoveryministries). Feb.) Messenger
Diocesan Overnight Recovery Retreat at St. • Please email your submissions to Communications
Columba on November 4–5. The retreat leader is Dr. Associate Lucy Owens at [email protected].
Monty Burks, Director of Faith Based Initiatives Tennessee
Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. Looking Ahead
The weekend includes Eucharist with Bishop Phoebe, a 12-step • GSL Daytime Book Group (gracestlukes.org/gsl-daytime-
meeting at the fire pit, free time for exploring the vast grounds, book-group), October 13
s’mores, a time for fellowship, workshops and more. For more • Feast of St. Luke Evensong (gracestlukes.org/choral-
information and to sign up, click here (RecoveryRetreat2022. evensong), October 16
eventbrite.com). Scholarships available. • 3rd Sunday Social Justice Gathering (gracestlukes.org/
social-justice-upcoming-events-and-meetings), October 16

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Christian Formation Children.
Children’s Formation. Please sign your child up here.
Fall 2022 Life at GSL Program Guide: Worship, (tinyurl.com/KFC2022Signup)
Formation, Community, Music & More. Follow this 3–7 years old (PreK–1st Grade) Scripture, Saints, and
link (gracestlukes.org/life-at-gsl) to access this handy guide Songs in the Blue Room.
and read about countless weekly events. Paper copies are 8–11 years old (2nd–5th Grade) Crossings in the Green
available at GSL. Room.
Children’s Chapel. After the reading of the gospel at the
Adults. 10:30 service, children from 3–12 years old are invited to
Adult Classes, October 2, 9:15. Parish Hall Forum: follow the cross out from their pews for Children’s Chapel
Pilgrimage to Montgomery and Selma, Alabama: Exploring and will return at the Peace.
Our History of Racial Justice and Equity. Sunday Small The Nursery is open from 7:45 a.m.–noon.
Group Class: Unpacking The Greatest Prayer: Rediscovering For detailed information, visit gracestlukes.org/
the Revolutionary Message of The Lord’s Prayer. Looking childrens-formation. To be added to children’s formation
Ahead, October 9. Parish Hall Forum: Supporting email list, please contact Director of Children & Family
Recovery from Addiction with the Rev. Jan Brown, Deacon, Ministries Anthony Calzia at [email protected].
of SpiritWorks Foundation. Sunday Small Group
Class: Unpacking The Greatest Prayer: Rediscovering the Social Justice
Revolutionary Message of The Lord’s Prayer. Check out the
exciting lineup of Sunday offerings (gracestlukes.org/sunday- MICAH’s 5th Annual Public Meeting, October 23, 4–6
morning). In person & online at GSL Watch Live (gracestlukes. p.m., First Baptist Church, 2835 Broad Ave, 38112.
org/live). MICAH’s Annual Public Meeting occurs each fall with the
goal of engaging the broader community of Memphis and
Ancient Dysfunction: A Family Systems Exploration Shelby County into the work MICAH is doing in a distinct
of the Biblical Patriarchs, Wednesdays, September moment. The Public Meeting shows a “slice” of our current
14–October 5, 6–7 p.m., Peete Room. Adam & Eve, work. It’s a powerful time of reconnecting and community
Abraham & Sarah, Isaac & Rebekkah, and Jacob & Leah building with neighbor and partners. Want to caravan and
& Rachel have been revered as holy families by world go as a group? Gather with the Rev. Laura Gettys at 3 p.m. in
religions for millennia, but the biblical text also reveals some the GSL Peabody parking lot across from the church. Register
dysfunctional behavior patterns in their families that seem to here: micahmemphis.org. PLEASE NOTE: There will be
be passed on generation after generation. Join psychologist no monthly MICAH Core Group meeting at GSL in October.
Dr. Anne Ayres for a closer look. Sign up here (tinyurl.com/
AncientDysfunction).
Recreation and Wellness
Young Adults.
For more information, visit gracestlukes.org/young- Wellness
adults. To be added to the Young Adults email list, please Yoga with Anne, Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. in
contact Director of Youth & Young Adults Amzie Williams at Trezevant. If you’re looking for a new way to cope with
[email protected]. stress, now might be the time to try that yoga class you’ve
been meaning to join. Anne Ayres has been teaching yoga
Youth. for many years and is delighted to offer a class at GSL. Please
Sunday Morning Formation. Led by Amzie Williams, refer to this link for all details: gracestlukes.org/yoga.
MG Nix, and Maxie Sanson. Meet in the Red Room from
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Sacred Space for Mindfulness Practice at Noon. Each
EYC. No EYC October 2. On October 9, meet in the Red week on Monday from 12–12:30 p.m., our beautiful Chapel
Room for “Chopped Challenge.” Middle School 4–5 p.m. // space will be available for personal mindfulness practice,
High School: 5–6 p.m. contemplation, prayer or simple silent companionship. No
Tuesday HS Coffee Hours. All 9th–12th graders are invited need to sign up, all are welcome. Please enter the main church
to Tuesday morning coffee hours at Ugly Mug from 7:15–7:45 entrance (off Peabody Street) and you will be directed to the
a.m. No Coffee Hour October 4. Chapel by the church receptionist. Details here (gracestlukes.
Wednesday MS Biscuits & Bible is open to all 6th–8th org/mindfulness).
graders and will meet Wednesday mornings beginning
September 28 in the Red Room from 7–7:45 a.m. No
Biscuits & Bible October 5.
For details and to be added to the youth formation
email list, please contact Director of Youth & Young Adult
Ministries Amzie Williams at [email protected].

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Worship and Music Community Life
SUNDAY Get plugged in! Explore the possibilities for volunteering
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and connecting at GSL. No matter where your interests lie,
8:30 a.m. Community Breakfast or how much time you can offer as a volunteer, there are
9:15 a.m. Formation Classes for all ages so many ways you can engage with fellow parishioners and
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with choir and organ. Access our wider community. From serving communion to reading
livestream services via GSL Watch Live (gracestlukes.org/ along with the book club, sending notes of support to those
live). in need or planning festive get-togethers, joining a men’s
11:30 a.m. Fellowship and refreshments. group or rocking babies in the nursery…the list goes on!
Nursery for infants through six-year-olds, 7:45 a.m. to noon. Visit gracestlukes.org/get-plugged-in to see your options and
5 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist with Music (Alisa Horn, decide where YOU can bring your energy and perspective.
cello).
The Fall Messenger. To download the fall (September,
WEEKDAYS October, November) edition of The Messenger, visit
8 until 8:15 p.m. Compline (Night Prayers), via Facebook gracestlukes.org/the-messenger or pick up a copy at
Live (facebook.com/gracestlukes). the information center in the church hallway. Contact
Communications Associate Lucy Owens at lowens@
Midweek Eucharist, Wednesdays at Noon. Each gracestlukes.org for more information.
Wednesday, we gather in the Chapel for a 30-minute service
of Holy Communion. On the first Wednesday of the month, Thursday Men’s Fellowship, Thursdays, 7–7:45
the offering includes special prayers for God’s healing grace a.m., in Trezevant Hall. All men are invited for weekly
and optional anointing with oil. Enter via the “Chapel” door conversation about spiritual growth, faith and doubt,
on Lemaster street or Church Offices entrance. current events and concerns, intellectual stimulation, and
thoughtful living in a fast world. For more information, visit
Altar Flowers Altar Flowers Made Possible by gracestlukes.org/mens-fellowship or contact Doug Duncan
Parishioner Donations in memory or honor of loved ones. (tinyurl.com/RealmDougDuncan) or Fr. Ollie Rencher
To share in this meaningful way, contact Communications ([email protected] or 901-252-6320).
Associate Lucy Owens at [email protected] or 901-
252-6333. Flowers are $215 per Sunday, which one or more
persons may share in giving. Eucharistic supplies (wafers,
wine, candle oil) also may be donated for $25 per week.

Quick Links
Follow these links to frequently visited pages on our website.
• Give to GSL: gracestlukes.org/onlinegiving
• Information about Worship: gracestlukes.org/worship
• Information about Music: gracestlukes.org/music
• Information about Outreach: gracestlukes.org/outreach
• Information about Social Justice: gracestlukes.org/social-justice
• Facebook Live: facebook.com/gracestlukes/live
• YouTube Live: youtube.com/gracestlukes
• Wednesday eNews: gracestlukes.org/weekly-news
• LIVE Virtual Worship, Music, Formation Offerings: gracestlukes.org/live
• Birth, Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Burial: gracestlukes.org/life-events
• Hope and Good News: gracestlukes.org/discover/spiritaul-guidance
• Pastoral Care, Prayer List, and Prayer Requests: gracestlukes.org/prayerrequest
• Subscribe to GSL, Diocesan & The Episcopal Church eNews: gracestlukes.org/enews
• Information about Fraudulent Emails & Text: gracestlukes.org/news/phishing
• The Messenger Magazine: gracestlukes.org/the-messenger
• Realm Connect: GSL Directory & More: gracestlukes.org/realm
• Altar Flowers & Eucharistic Supplies: gracestlukes.org/news/altar-flowers-eucharistic-supplies-during-worship
• GSL Men’s Weekly Fellowship: gracestlukes.org/connect/in-the-church/fellowship-groups/mens-fellowship
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Our prayers are asked for Brad Larson, Kaye, John, Caroline Clay, Nancy now by scanning the payment by scanning
Wilkerson, Carter Kaldon, Babiedoll Thomas, Ted Kays, Betsy Tate, Elizabeth QR code below with the QR code below with
your smart phone! your smart phone!
Brewer, Bill Hanna, Judy Tucker, Lee Anne, David Abell, Lyla McAlexander,
Brian Davies, Donald McLemore, Caroline Gardiner, Gala Hudson, Ann Lawyer,
Anne Beaty, Polly Nabors, Jelena Sansing, Valerie Washington, La’Kisha May
Thomas, and Anthony Bunton.

Our prayers are asked for those who have died, especially Charlie Green.

We give thanks for the altar flowers given to the glory of God in
loving memory of Martha Wharton Jones by Mrs. Ben Cousins.

We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays, especially Peter Abell, Stephani Adair, Johnnie Amonette, Astrid
Balink, Banner Campbell, Cable Campbell, Noah Campbell, Parker Campbell, Lucy Chiozza, Chip Clay, Mary Crow, John
Dillard, Lane Driscoll, Owen Gooch, Catherine Knoll, Margaret Markham, Sam Mascolino, Melisande McCall, Janie McDonald,
Glenn Munson, Lee Nix, David Rhea, Sandy Riggs, Gretchen Shaheen, William Simpson, and Linda Spears, and for those
celebrating wedding anniversaries, especially Melanie & David French, Myra & Steve McHugh, Louise & Blanchard Tual,
Janette & Jim McCall, and Nancy & Bill Taylor.

We give thanks for the marriage of Semmes Humphreys and Stewart Vaughn.

Prayer List and Prayer Requests. To submit a prayer request for the Prayer List, you may contact Congregational Life
Associate & Assistant to the Rector Abby Huber ([email protected], 901-252-6336) or complete the online Prayer
Request Form (gracestlukes.org/prayerrequest). Names of persons, who have given consent for names to be printed, will
be listed for one month, unless a longer period is requested. While certain concerns may be confidential between the clergy
and the individual, others may not be. If you are wondering about an individual, please contact the individual directly or a
member of the clergy. Intercessions are offered daily by the clergy and lay pastoral care ministers and reflected in the worship
service leaflet.

All music is reprinted by permission under OneLicense.net (license number A-730610). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., and music from
Wonder, Love, and Praise (“WLP”) © Church Pension Fund. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-730610. All rights reserved.

Clergy and Staff. The Rt. Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop; The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector; The Rev. Laura F. Gettys, Associate Rector;
The Rev. Dr. Jesse W. Abell, Associate Rector, The Rev. Anne S. Carrière, Priest Associate; The Rev. Jessica T. Abell, Deacon; Christi Authement,
Recreation & Wellness Director; John H. Barnum, Director of Finance & Operations; Anthony Calzia, Director of Children and Family Ministries,
Abby Huber, Congregational Life Associate & Assistant to the Rector; Chapman Morrow, Membership & Stewardship Associate; Lucy Owens,
Communications Associate; Dr. Patrick A. Scott, Director of Music & Organist; Debbie Smith, Assistant Organist-Choirmaster; Darling “D” Thomas,
Lead Facilities Assistant; Amzie Williams, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
Clergy and staff contact information: gracestlukes.org/welcome/clergy-and-staff.
Vestry, Treasurer, Chancellor. 2022: Ben Cowan, Mike Davis, Sandra Ireland, Jonathan Large, Anna Robbins (Junior Warden);
2023: George Johnson, Andy Nix (Senior Warden), Johnny Norris, Paula Sappington (Clerk), Taylor Taylor;
2024: Bill Abernathy, Karen Clark, Beth Perkins, Hallie Peyton, Rudy Williams; Treasurer: Phil Ashford; Parish Chancellor: Steven King.
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