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ALL THE GOOD NEWS!
The Newsletter of Grace Episcopal Church
“Your very lives are a letter that anyone can read by just looking at you. Christ him-
self wrote it—not with ink, but with God’s living Spirit; not chisled into stone, but
carved into human lives-and we publish it.”
2 Corinthians 3:2-3
August 2020
Jack-in-the-pulpit
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Hey all,
In August we will be doing something new. We will be going to one on-line Sunday liturgy at 9 AM.
This will probably be the new normal for the next several months. There are several reasons for this.
The Eucharist on the lawn in July has been great. We will be going back to on-line only liturgy be-
cause of the time demands for running the equipment, and for safety as the virus continues to keep surprising us. Thank-
you John Woodson for saving us during this time by making the on-line option viable and visually appealing!
As a break from Morning Prayer we will be using the Ministry of The Word, the first half of the Eucharistic liturgy, up
to and including the Peace. There will be music. The emailed bulletin will include the whole liturgy. This will make it
easier for us to be on the same page, while also making it easier for those who want to have their own private prayers
without video. The 9 AM Liturgy can also be viewed at a later time. It is recorded and remains on our Facebook page.
We need your help! By the end of August our new permanent audio-visual equipment should be in place. We will need
volunteers to run it every Sunday, this will give John Woodson a much-needed break, and help share the load. Please
come forward to be trained up!
Virtual Sunday School will move to 10 AM, and Virtual Coffee Hour to 11:00 AM.
BOOK STUDY MOVED TO OCTOBER:
The August book study of How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, has been moved to October. (It is a book largely
about the history of racism and social policies.) Two other great books that relate to the topic are Generous Justice by
Timothy Keller, (a spiritual look at justice), and my favorite, Brother to a Dragonfly (a very personal narrative and jour-
ney) by Will Campbell (a hero to many members of our parish).
Stay cool. Eat lots of ice cream. Stay safe. Listen for the Spirit of God. Pray for peace. Be the peace. Pass the peace.
Lift up your hearts!
Fr. Jack
Sundays
9:00 am Morning Liturgy
11:00 AM Virtual Sunday Coffee Hour
Via Facebook
h ps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82136873638
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South Main Chapel and Mercy Center
continues to need items for their
snack packs.
If you would like to help-
Email Deacon Mary at jeffers6sc@att.net by
Tuesday, August 25
And then place the items in a bag and put them outside of your home on Wednesday morning and Deacon Mary will
pick them up.
* Snack pack food items
* Chef Boyardee
* Vienna Sausage, potted meat
* Beanee Weenees
* Other Canned foods with pop-top, easy open lids (stew, chili, soup)
* Applesauce
* Crackers
* Cereal Bars or Granola Bars
* Fruit Cups/ Pudding Cups
* Individual bags of healthy snacks (such as Cheez-Its, Pretzels, Fruit Snacks, etc.)
* Ramen Noodles
Thank you
Deacon Mary Jeffers Email: jeffers6sc@att.net
Thank you to everyone who helped with donating items for snack packs for
South Main Chapel and Mercy Center and
Thank you everyone who helped with AIM’s Summer Food for Kids Program.
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Accidentals from the Bench!!
Jerrad Fenske, Choirmaster & Organist
After the turn of the year’s clock of 2020, who knew what was in store for us? I was contacted by the publishers of
Town Bride Magazine, LLC. They asked if I would be willing to write an article for their upcoming publication, Spring/
Summer 2020. I gladly accepted the invitation and began writing an article about choosing music for that special day and
what you might want to consider for a musical success. This past week I came across the magazine on my desk and was
thinking about a phrase I used, “Where would we be without the soundtrack of our lives?” Of course, this does not apply
only to weddings but to our entire life. Music plays a large part in your life; in joy, grief, happiness, loss and challenges
and how we celebrate and cope. What do you listen to when you are happy and what do you listen to when you are going
through difficult times? While we are in this time of challenge and uncertainty, are you using music to help soothe and
calm yourself? We live in an age where an immense well of information and performances are a click away. YouTube
can momentarily bring up any request and I encourage you in these moments of “not normal” to take a moment and lis-
ten to something beautiful to soothe and ease your feelings.
The Messiah concert is being moved to 2021, we will keep our fingers crossed, our musical scores close at hand and
hope that it will be a time of rejoicing as only Handel can provide, which will usher us in to a new place.
Peace to you all,
Jerrad Fenske, Choirmaster & Organist.
Please join us (10:00-10:45): Java and Jesus
For the month of August, Java and Jesus will present various topics. August and September link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89996125942
Virtual Coffee Hour!
11:00 AM Coffee Hour. August and September link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82136873638
Open invitation
The Mental Wellness Group will meet on August 21, at 1:30 pm. The group will meet outside. To
keep everyone safe, we will maintain social distancing. Please bring your own chair and wear a mask.
For more information contact Deacon Mary Jeffers at Jeffers6sc@a .net. All are Welcome!
HONORARIUMS
Received June 16, 2020 through July 15, 2020
In Honor of Lily Hall’s Birthday to the Good Shepherd Fund by:
Bob & Lynne Prince
If donors prefer to remain anonymous, please indicate this with your Memorial or Honorarium.
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News from Deacon Mary
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12
One way that we can care for each other and show our love for each other during this time of
pandemic is by wearing a mask. Anderson City along with the Anderson Fire Department gave
out free masks at several events in the city. I received the one that I wore at our church service
on Sunday from Fire Chief Brathcher of Anderson Fire Department Station 1 at one of the re-
cent events. If you do not have a mask, please contact me by email at jeffers6sc@att.net or call
the church office at 864-225-8011 and I will get you one. There are several sources for masks,
and there are several people who are making cloth masks. May we continue to show our love
and care for each other and for others in our community.
Thank you to The City of Anderson and to
The Anderson Fire Department for giving out
free masks.
All Recovery Meetings
Mon. – Fri. Noon -1:00 pm
Saturday’s 6:30—7:30 pm
Family Recovery Meetings
Monday’s 6:30—8:00 pm
401 West Whitner St.
Anderson, SC 29624
864-909-0269
favor@favoranderson.org5
Pray for healing and comfort Requested by
John Bostater Kathy Bostater
Karlann Bostater -chronic leukemia,cancer Kathy Bosta
Birthdays for August Lauren –healing
Suzanne McMahan
Sharon Homer-Drummond
Gloria Byrd
Debi Frantz Lisa Tucker
1st Katie Homer-Drummond Michael Bays, Cancer
Matthew Sharkey
2nd Gretchen Foster, Kathy Bostater, Gerald Hobby Lisa Tucker
Lillian Bowers Linda Hoffman
Jodie Webb Johnson, Sean Tucker Becky Pazik Donna LeBrun
3rd Greg Souther Judy & Mark Blakenship
Cameron Miles
4th Eric Kent Kathleen Liva-Barbara Davis’ daughter
5th Andrew Massey Robyn Bundy Stuart & Gail Adamo
Rebecca Veeck Ellie Cooper
8th Pat Bradham, Bruce Buckless Joshua McMillan
Diane Obright
11th Leah Durham Henry Louttit (Susan Hardaway’s father)
12th Skyler Guinn Sandy Moore—Kathy Bostater’s sister
Kaylee Muthart
13th Michael Cheek Tommy Davis (grandson of Tom Davis)
John Talbert (Elise Talberts’s son)
15th Mike Rippy, Andy Potter Mary Kate Hicks
16th Kathy Morris Mary Anna Scott—Pat Bradham’s sister
Mitchell & Verla Fullerton Susan & Steve Fullerton
17th Amy Cox Missy Parsons
JoAnn Watson
18th Janie Fleming Mac McClain
19th Mike Digby Katey Yeats—breast cancer
Katie Burriss-breast cancer Melissa Langford
20th Emma Kate Potter Karolina Stamey
Lake Morris Lynne Prince
21st Bunny Brown, Julian George Carroll Price Heather Morhardt
Carol Phillips Marshall Mary Jeffers
26th Jimmy Poupalos, Sandy Kress, Robbie Seawright Lisa Tucker
Caroline Ripley, Robert George Kervin Family
Connie Pearce Sharon Homer-Drummond
27th Glenda Swinford Melissa Blank Sharon Homer-Drummond
Carol Lee Webber
28th Jane Kelley, Diann Simms Opie Reed
29th Jackie Lenhart, Jimmy Pennell Rogers’ Family Sara Clark
Stephen Heeney John Heeney
31st VV Massey Annette Daniels John Heeney
Kate Green Cindy Baker
Ken Cheek
Dicky Anderson Gill Powell
Ernie Ethridge —Hip Surgery
Joe Wilson
Ken Cauley
Jimmy Bladon—Cancer (Fr. Jack’s uncle)
Kemon Penn & Family John Heeney
Ziketa Watt John Heeney
Ian Pickens
Good Shepherd Campaign Update
As of 6/30/2020 Stewardship Report
Total Amount Pledged 443,135
June 2020 Revenue $ 23,300.00
Pledges +Overpaid Pledged Received 431,165
June 2020 Expenses $ 30,020.00
Unpledged Gifts/Memorials/Honorariums Received 53,936
June 2020 Surplus or (Deficit) ($ 6,720.00)
Abney Foundation Gifts Received 120,000
Oxford Endowment Disbursements Received 6/30 594,809 YTD 2020 Revenue (Including Prepaids) $ 193,959.00
Total Good Shepherd Receipts thru 6/30 1,199,911 YTD 2020 Expenses $ 198,342.00
Outstanding Pledges due through 6/30 40,253 YTD Surplus or (Deficit) ($ 4,383.00)
Balance Due on Loan as of 6/30 98,853 2020 Projected Annual Revenue Budget $ 435,777.00
2020 Annual Expense Budget $ 407,495.00You can also read
