From the Vestry:

Dear St. George’s Family,

Today I struggled to find something to write about. The problem was not that there was nothing to write about, but that there were so many things to write about that it was

difficult to pick just one! Our congregation is growing in exciting ways. As I look back over the last few months, some of the highlights I have seen are:

• EYC Mission Week, a ministry of our youth to the city, had twice as many participants as last year! Shout out to Karrie LaCroix!
• The Newcomers Ministry, led by Susan Westbrook. This team is reaching out to those new to St. George’s.
• The Pastoral Care Ministry, led by Connie Douglass, is actively serving the needs of the congregation.
• A Picture Directory of the congregation is now online, thanks to the brilliant work of Margaret Morley and her team of volunteers!
• Holy Communion was led by a wonderful group of clergy from all over the Diocese.
• Much-needed help in the office: Whitney Boyd has joined the church staff as Finance and Office Assistant!
• No Sweat Soiree, under the leadership of Margaret Hatter, is underway to serve our ministry partners in the area.

Thank you to all who have led, volunteered, prayed for, and participated in these areas.

It is also a good time to pause and take stock of where we are in our Rector Search.

Some of the highlights of the last few months are:

• Our Diocesan leaders have led the way. We have worked closely with Bishop Phoebe to form a vision of where we are headed in the Rector Search. More recently our new Canon to the Ordinary, Rev. Rob Courtney, has stepped into the role of guiding us through the transition process. Canon Rob led the Vestry in writing a Collect for use in our transitional period.
• We have formed a Search Committee, led by John Planchon, Sr.
• With your participation, we have taken a Congregational Survey.
• We have found an amazing priest to lead St. George’s in the transitional period.
• Our Interim Priest, Rev. Dorothy White, will begin her ministry at St. George’s on August 1. On August 4 she will join us in Sunday worship, and we will welcome her to St. George’s with a luncheon after the 10:30 service. Rev. Dorothy’s first Sunday as celebrant will be August 11. With you, I look forward to welcoming Rev. Dorothy White and seeing where she will lead us in worship and congregational life.
• The Rector Transition process will be proceeding under the leadership of Canon Rob and Rev. Dorothy.

Truly there is momentum building at St. George’s!

Please join me in praying the collect written by the Vestry and Canon Rob Courtney:

Collect for Discernment at St. George’s

Creator God, who pours out your Spirit on all flesh and transforms hearts and minds, conform our hearts and minds to your will and strengthen our faith, that we may have the patience to know you are in control, so that we may come together as one in service of you and St. George’s, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMEN.

Perry Pennington

Senior Warden

Sunday, Aug 4

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

Nursery, Children's Chapel**

( livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. also posted later in the day)

11:45 a.m. Welcome Lunch Reception for Rev. Dorothy White

4-6 pm EYC Book Study & Dinner

Music for both services by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with guest musicians

Lectionary readings are Track 1

Sunday, August 11

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist*

Nursery, Children's Chapel**

( livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. also posted later in the day)

11:45 a.m. Coffee Hour

12:00 a.m. Bldgs & Grnds Mtg

4-6 pm EYC Book Study & Dinner

Music for both services by Dr. Stephen Karr, Director of Music Ministry with guest musicians



Lectionary Readings are Track 1

Worship with us In-Person or Online

We continue to provide a worship service online each Sunday,  livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. on our YouTube Channel and on Facebook then recorded and posted on our YouTube page and our Facebook page for later viewing. You can also access these from the front page of our website at https://stgchurch.org under Worship or Sunday Schedule by clicking wherever our YouTube channel is mentioned.

Eucharist We will not drink from the common cup; rather, if you would like to receive wine, the priest or the LEM will intinct the wafer into the chalice before placing it in your hand.

Healing Prayers each Sunday

If you would like to have healing prayers for yourself or through you for a family member or friend, members of the Order of the Daughters of the King or clergy will be available in the chapel in the back of the nave to administer healing prayers with laying on of hands and anointing if desired. Just go back to the chapel after you take communion or at the end of the service where they will meet you for prayer.

Welcome Lunch Reception for Rev. Dorothy White



We will host a Welcome Lunch Reception for our interim rector, Rev. Dr. Dorothy White, this Sunday, August 4, her first Sunday with us. This will be a catered lunch from Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe with chicken, rice, salad, vegetables, fruit, and cake Please plan to stay after the 10:30 service to meet and welcome Rev. Dorothy.

Note: the above is an illustration, the live links are in the text below

Our New Online Pictorial Directory is Ready for You 

Our online password-protected pictorial directory is ready for you to use.  Click here for the announcement which includes directions on how to create your own account and links for accessing it online or through the free mobile app.  There is also a free mobile app available. To download the app to your Apple device, Click here For download to your Android device, Click here.

 Not Able to Create Your Account? If you have not completed either the online form or the hard copy green sheet (copies and drop box in the narthex) indicating your publishing preferences, you will not be able to create an account yet because your information has not been uploaded into Instant Church Directory. If you would like access to the online directory, please click here to complete the necessary form.



Please refer to the box within the flyer if you are not able to create an account. All questions should be emailed to directory@stgeorgesgermantown.org

We will have a help desk in the corner of the parish hall after the 10:30 am service on Sunday, August 4 for anyone who needs help to access the directory online or through the mobile app.

Y'all come! Rev. Dorothy will join us for Lancers

Friday, August 9

St. George's social group for adults will meet for Social Hour at 6:30 pm followed by a Potluck Dinner. Please BYOB (beer, wine or soft drinks) and an appetizer, entree, salad, side dish or dessert to share. Rev. Dorothy will join us that evening and this will be an opportunity to meet and chat with her in an informal setting. Several host persons are needed to come early to help set up and to stay to help clean up. If you can help host, or for information contact Kit Decker at 901-830-6366 or email kit.decker@earthlink.net.

NO SWEAT SOIRÉE AUGUST 10, 9-11 AM

• Last week for donations: Donate a sponsorship, a bottle of white or red wine, a bottle of whiskey, or a gift card for $25+ from a local merchant or restaurant

• Shop now for gift card, wine and whiskey pull tickets, foods, services and more at https://no-sweat-soiree.myshopify.com/

• Drive through the pulls and pick up purchased treats and food items on Saturday, August 10 from 9-11 am

• Enjoy breakfast and coffee, prepared by our EYC from 9-11 when you come to the pulls/pickup stations

• See the article under Parish News below for full details

Coming Activities

Aug. 01 - Rev. Dorothy White, first day at St. George's

Aug. 04 - Sunday, Welcome luncheon/reception for Rev. Dr. Dorothy White,

EYC 4-6 pm

Aug. 06 - Safe Church Training online (Pre-Registration Required) 6-8:30pm

Aug. 09 - Lancers

Aug. 10 - No Sweat Soirée wine & gift card pulls and pickups 9-11 am; Safe Church Training (Pre-Registration required) 9-12 noon

Aug. 11 - Sunday, Blessing of the Backpacks

Aug 14-16 - SGEP Teacher in-service

Aug. 16 - Flying Solo

Aug. 18 - Sunday, DOK Meeting, More Than a Meal, Concerts on the Garth with Lucky 7,

Looking Ahead

Aug. 19 - 21 SGEP class orientation

Aug. 22 - SGEP 1st day of classes

Aug. 25 - Sunday, Vestry Meeting

Sep. 01 - Sunday,

Sep. 02 - Labor Day, Office closed, Labor of Love

Sep. 08 - Sunday, Concerts on the Garth with Memphis Wind Symphony (6 pm)

Sep. 13 - Lancers

Sep. 15 - Sunday, DOK Mtg, More Than a Meal

Weekly Events

Sunday – St. George's Consort and Sanctifica Rehearsals on hiatus for the summer.

Tuesday – Tai Chi, 6:30 pm in the Activity Center

Wednesday – DOK hosts a Bible Study (10:00 a.m.) / Coventry Choir rehearsal on summer break

Thursday - Exultemus rehearsal (as called)

Giving on Line

Just use this QR code or button below, to give or to pledge! It’s that simple! We thank you for your support! 

To pledge time and offerings, you can use the link below, click on the QR code or contact the church office. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Jim Vogel, Treasurer

Blessing of the Backpacks and Kickoff for our Fall Programs

Many of our regular programs will be restarting this month. Watch the TIP of the Lance and your Sunday Happenings for details and start dates. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to your favorite activities and events. We will begin with the blessings of the backpacks (and tote bags) for students (all ages), teachers and all school personnel at the beginning of the 10:30 am service on August 11.

Germantown Beautification Award Presented to St. George's

On Monday, July 22^nd at 6 PM, the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BRM) presented the July Beautification Business Award to St. George’s Episcopal Church. Accepting the award for the church are Senior Warden Perry Pennington, Junior Warden Molly Prewitt, and Buildings and Grounds Chairman Don Rossman. 

HOME STRETCH FOR NO SWEAT SOIRÉE!!!

The NSS Team has worked hard gathering goods, getting items donated, publicizing, and last but not least, keeping up with everything that are regularly being added to our event site: https://no-sweat-soiree.myshopify.com/ We hope to see you at our fifth NO SWEAT SOIRÉE fundraising event this August 10^th from 9:00-11:00. The EYC will be offering breakfast for donations that morning too! 

If you have not brought in your THINK $25 gift cards and wines, or your THINK $40 whiskey, now is the time to bring those to the church on Sunday, or to the office Monday through Friday. You can also become a Sponsor by clicking the Sponsorship link within our website, or dropping off a check. When you drop off anything, please be sure to fill out a donation sheet so that we can properly thank you! That’s the “give” part. Shop the No Sweat Soiree at https://no-sweat-soiree.myshopify.com/

The “get” part is to make sure you shop on the website. It changes every day. Have you looked at the goodies in the Meals and Treats section? How about the Goods and Services Section? You can find delicious meals, appetizers, and desserts made with love by your fellow parishioners. There are wonderful Good and Services, some hand-made and some hand selected just for this event. There is also a Fine Dining section for those that want a special meal at a local $$$ restaurant donated just for us.

With the generous support of people like you, St. George’s will continue to lend a hand to our Ministry Partners with this year’s No Sweat Soirée. We are all on the same team proudly supporting Room in the Inn, Carpenter Art Gallery, MIFA, and Church Health through our annual No Sweat Soirée Fundraiser. Contact Margaret Hatter at 901-286-0344 if you have any questions about this program or leave a message in the church office at 901-754-7282.

New Driveway Gates



You have probably noticed that driveway gates to the back parking lot have been installed but at this time are not in operation. This is a part of the security upgrades being made for our church and preschool property. More information will come as to how and when they will operate.

Safe Church Training Dates

Anyone who is a Vestry member, volunteer or works with children and/or youth in a volunteer or paid person must take the Safe Church Training every 3 years.

Online Training Tuesday, August 6, 6-7:45 pm volunteers; 6-8:30 pm staff, pre-registration required

In-Person Training Saturday, August 10, 9-11 am volunteers; 9-12 am staff; pre-registration required

Register at https://edwtn.org/safechurchregistration/

Do You Want to Know Why We Do What We Do in Worship?

Altar Guild Welcomes You!

Thank you to our two new members, Karrie LaCroix and Brandi Sharp who have stepped forward to join with us; however, we still need additional members. If you have an interest in learning more about the church liturgy and traditions, please consider joining the Altar Guild. 

Weekly teams meet one Saturday morning per month to prepare the altar for Sunday services and clean up following services on Sunday. The rewards are a quiet satisfaction that you are a vital part of St. George’s worship team and a deeper understanding of the Episcopal Church liturgy and traditions. If you are interested, please contact Marion Rossman at dmrossman7@bellsouth.net.

Be One of Our Guys -- Sign Up Now

78th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Laymen of Tennessee | August 9-11 at St. Mary's Retreat Center in Sewanee

Will Bettendorf reports that he and 2 or 3 other guys from St. George's are going and he invites you to join them for the 78^th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Laymen of Tennessee at St. Mary’s Retreat Center in Sewanee. The theme of this year’s conference is “Brothers Dwelling Together in Unity.” The beautiful mountaintop setting is the perfect location to host the next generation of Laymen’s Conferences. Click below to learn more. St. George's group often carpool and add special stops and activities to and from the conference. For information and registration go to

https://tnchurchmen.org/

Did You Miss Bishop Dorothy's Ordination but Would Like to View it?

Here is the video link to Bishop Dorothy’s Ordination and Consecration as Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi

https://www.youtube.com/live/UmPn1XwqHgE?si=Lg6yONrFq5aHcYWH

Here is a link to an online album of photos from the day by the Diocese of Mississippi

The Ordination & Consecration of XI Bishop | Flickr

NEW Adult Beginner Watercolor 3-Day Class 

Adult Beginner Watercolor 3-Day Class August 13, 20, 27 from 10am to Noon.

Have you always wanted to try Watercolor? In this adult beginner class Stacey Meredith will introduce you to the wonderful world of watercolor through techniques, supplies, and a variety of projects. Projects include a landscape, floral, and an abstract. No experience is necessary. Supply options available. Date, time, and supply details at the link:

 https://www.meredithdesignco.com/adult-watercolor-class or feel free to reach out to Stacey Meredith at 901.488.1785 or slmeredith@me.com.

New Ministry at St. George’s

Newcomers are very important to the life and growth of our parish. To that end, a Newcomers Ministry is being formed to make sure that we not only welcome newcomers to St. George’s, but also give them support as they seek to become part of our wonderful church family. If you would like to be a part of this new ministry, or have questions about it, please contact Susan Westbrook at westbrooksb@gmail.com or 901-292-7608.

The Pem Field Library has been updated and brought online!

Virginia Baird has reorganized our Library to catalog recent gifts and make it even more user-friendly by including a listing of its contents online (https://www.librarycat.org/lib/stgeorgelibrary). The Library employs the Dewey Decimal classification system with the OOO’s starting to your left as you enter the library and continuing clockwise around the room, culminating in the Children’s collection on the far right. The Gibson and Marquis collections have been integrated into the main collection and designated with the initial call letters GIB and MAR respectively. For instructions on how to use the Library in-person or online

CPR and First Aid Classes Now By Demand Only

Bev Holllingsworth is no longer regularly scheduling CPR and First Aid Classes. However if you need to be certified or to recertify, contact Bev at bmhmom74@gmail.com to request a class.

Looking for an Exercise Class? Tai Chi, Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m.

With the passing of Richard Link, Sandra Keller will continue to offer Tai Chi for Healthy Living on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center.; (901) 486-0036 or mizfrog@comcast.net.

Notes on the Notes

There are a couple of upcoming exciting events in August and September: the Concerts on the Garth resume on August 18 at 6:30 with Lucky 7 Brass Band, and a season finale on September 8 at 6:00 with the Memphis Wind Symphony. Both of these free events promise to be wonderful evenings, and we look forward to seeing many of our parishioners and other members of the Germantown community on the lawn. The EYC will be selling food, or you can bring your own picnic to enjoy the summer evening entertainment.

Several people have joined us for summer choir and there will be one more summer choir opportunity on August 25.

We also encourage new members to join us September 4th when we resume our Wednesday evening rehearsals for the Coventry Choir. If you are interested in joining with us, contact me or speak to me at Coffee Hour..

Stephen Karr

Director of Music Ministry

Coming August 18 to Concerts on the Green

The Lucky 7 Brass Band is a Memphis, TN powerhouse bringing the party to every stage they grace. From the sweet soul sounds of Stax to the hard-hitting beat of Memphis Trap we bring joy and excitement to every note we play. Come get down with us and experience the magic of the Lucky 7 Brass Band!

Come out Sunday August 18 at 6:30 p.m. to hear this amazing group. Bring your friends, kids, leashed pets, lawn chairs or blankets and picnic. Food (hot dogs and hamburgers, chips) and soft drinks will be available for sale from our EYC group. No charge for admission, donations to Concerts on the Garth welcomed.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study Open to All

St. George's Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King hosts a Wednesday morning Bible study from 10 - 11 a.m. that is open to all interested persons. This group continues through the summer months. On June 26th they began a survey of women in the Bible. The study guide is called Brave and Beloved by Meredith Storrs which is available in paperback through Amazon Books online.  All are welcome!

St. George's Book Club Getting Ready for September



Book Club is on break until we reconvene in September. If you are on the Book Club email list, you will have received a list of the selected books so you can add them to your summer reading. If you would like to join the group, contact Kit Decker at kit.decker@earthlink.net to be put on the email group list for the Book Club to receive announcements and meeting information. Our September book will be Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone. It's a long book and we recommend reading it over the summer. The Book Club Schedule for reading year 2024-25 has been posted to the church website. You can access it here.

A new trifold brochure for the Reading Year 2024-25 with a description of Book Club, scheduled dates and a brief synopsis of each book is now available for pickup in the Bookshoppe.

Thursday Night Bible Study Resumes Sept 5 with New Class on The Psalms

An Introduction to the Psalms

“For I believe, that the whole of human existence, both the dispositions of the soul and the movements of the thoughts, have been measured out and encompassed in those very words of the Psalter.”

Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria

John Calvin said the Book of Psalms is like a mirror, reflecting back to us every conceivable human thought and emotion.

Psalms have held a central place in Christian Church’s worship for two thousand years. Psalms are poetic prayers and form what have been called a “school of prayer.” They teach us how to bring ourselves before God. Scripture is God talking to us, Psalms are us talking to God. Psalms demonstrate that all of life is lived under God’s loving sovereignty---all of life---both its darkest and brightest moments.

As poetry Psalms require us to stretch our imaginations, to step outside of ourselves and listen carefully. As Hebrew poetry they are intensely compact and at the same time capable of having multiple meanings in a single line.

Please join St. George’s Episcopal Church’s Thursday Evening Bible Study online at 7:00 P.M. each week, starting September 5, 2024, for an amazing, in-depth study of the Book of Psalms that you have never experienced and will probably never again experience. Contact the class’s facilitator, Dr. Jimmy Elam at jimmyelam@hotmail.com, for further information and how to join via Zoom.

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY REGISTERING FOR 2024-2025 PROGRAM: DISCOVER YOUR MINISTRY

The calendar page has flipped to August, so the start of school and the routine of autumn are coming soon! The Education for Ministry (EfM) program at St. George’s is also preparing for our 2024-2025 program year, and registration is open now.

EfM is a program of learning and spiritual growth, designed to help participants discover the ministries to which God might be calling them. Each year of the program focuses on a specific area: Year 1 is Old Testament, Year 2 is New Testament, Year 3 is Church History and Year 4 is Being a Christian in the World Today.

The St. George’s group meets in the library on Monday evenings from 6:45-8:45 PM from September through May, beginning the September 9, Monday after Labor Day. Participants gather to share in prayer, discussion of reading materials, spiritual reflections and worship. Due to the nature of the group (primarily discussion focused), participation is capped at 12 members.

So many members of St. George’s have experienced the EfM program and have found their purpose and identified their gifts for serving God. Interested? Need more information? Contact Verlinda Henning (901.490.1714, VerlindaH@aol.com) or speak with any participant/recent graduate: Caroline Brown, Rhea Clift, Janet Cooper, John Hannum, Perry Pennington, John Planchon, Angela Saunders, or Bobbie Wonderley McLaughlin.

Forward Day by Day Available

Forward Movement offers beautiful books, apps, mobile-friendly websites, and podcasts to support a roving life of prayer.

Visit prayer.forwardmovement.org to find morning and evening prayer, the daily scripture readings, Forward Day by Day meditations, special seasonal meditations and more.

Or visit forwardmovement.org/podcasts to discover our various podcasts.

The Aug - Oct issue will soon be available for pick up in the Narthex. You can also subscribe to an emailed daily version of the publication here.

Please click here for a Google calendar with more detailed information. Please email Karrie for any questions or to RSVP for an event.

August & September Activities for Families and Youth

Our "Worship and Wonder" class for children ages 3 years old through 5th grade meets Sundays in Classroom B during a portion of our 10:30am service. "Our Journey with God" class for EYC (6th-12th grade) meets at the same time in Classroom A. Children will be dismissed from church after the reading of the first lesson and return to church at the Peace. Older students will be asked to be good stewards and help assist the younger children in the classroom.

August and September Events with details have been added to the calendar; so, please click here for a Google calendar with more detailed information. Please email Karrie for any questions or to RSVP for an event!

Breakfast the No Sweat Soiree, Aug 10, 8am until done

EYC will be preparing and serving breakfast and coffee during the No Sweat Soirée pick-up event. This will be a fun time for our youth to help with our church's largest fundraiser!

EYC Pool Bash, August 10 After we help with No Sweat Soirée, EYC will be heading to the Felts' house for pizza and a pool party. Bring your suit and towels! What a great way to kick off the new year! RSVP for address.

Concessions at Concerts on the Garth, August 18, 5:30 - 8 pm

Youth will be grilling and serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and baked treats at Concerts on the Garth, while the Lucky 7 Brass Band plays some fun music! If you would like to donate a baked good to sell that evening, please email Karrie. We had lots of success with homemade brownies and cupcakes at the last concert.

NEW EYC Activities for August & September

1. On August 11th as part of EYC from 4pm to 6pm, the youth will participate in a 5-week book study of "You are Not Alone: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxious Thoughts and Believing What's True" by Jennie Allen. Reading the book is strongly recommended but not required. Parents, this is a great book to read together with your youth! Your youth does not have to commit to doing all 6 weeks, come when you can!

The book can be purchased from Amazon in print, audible or kindle format Click here, select books and add the full title of the book.

Come each week to discuss how to develop habits to lead you closer to God and to lead a life filled with more peace and joy. We will begin each Sunday afternoon with the book discussion and then have dinner with a fun activity. Hope to see everyone there!  

Week 1: Sunday, August 11th, 4pm to 6pm. Chapter 1-2 and Power Tool 2 (p 149-158)-Who is God?

Week 2: Sunday, August 25th, 4pm to 6pm. Chapter 3 and 4.  

Week 3: Sunday, September 15th, 4pm to 6pm. Chapter 5 and Power Tool 1-The Making Friends Toolbox

Week 4: Sunday, September 22nd, 4pm to 6pm. Chapter 6 and 7

Week 5: Sunday, September 29th, 4pm to 6pm. Chapter 8, 9 and 10.

  *break from book study on Sunday, August 18th as youth selling hot dogs and hamburgers at Concert on the Garth 

*NO EYC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 FOR LABOR DAY*

*break from Book Study Sunday, September 8 as youth selling hot dogs and hamburgers at Concert on the Garth

Come each week to discuss how to develop habits to lead you closer to God and to lead a life filled with more peace and joy. We will begin each Sunday afternoon with discussion and then have dinner with a fun activity, too. Hope to see everyone there!  

2. NEW GROUP STARTING, CALLING ALL 3RD through 5TH GRADERS! We will start a "Pre-EYC" group this fall for all 3rd through 5th graders. Plan to come for tons of fun while meeting new friends and developing new ways to help you on your spiritual journey. Our first meeting will be Sunday, August 18th from 2pm to 4pm. W e will meet at St. George's for a brief devotion, head to Vantage Point Golf for a round of mini golf and grab a popsicle at La Michoacana before heading back to church. 

Please RSVP to karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org. Parents, we need volunteers to get this program up and running, so please email Karrie if you are able to help!

Children are so very welcome at St. George’s!

Families, please know that children’s activity bags can be found in the Narthex! These bags include activities to help your entire family talk about the day’s scripture lessons. Please place bags in the basket under the coat rack after use so that we can refill them with supplies!

Serving More Than a Meal!

We serve More Than a Meal on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church from 3 - 5 p.m. Join your St. George’s friends (and make new ones, too), when we next serve More Than a Meal and help make this season a hospitality-filled one for our neighbors. There are a number of roles for Sunday afternoons, from making nametags for guests, to plating food in the kitchen, to serving guests. We’ll start setting up at 3 p.m., and the meal will be served at 4 p.m. with cleanup usually finished by 5 p.m. Our next More Than a Meal Sunday will be August 18



Cooking for More Than a Meal

It is St. George’s delight and honor to lead the 3rd Sunday cooking team. If you enjoy making your way around a kitchen, and would love to have a hungry crowd to appreciate your cooking, here's your opportunity! Many thanks to PZ and Selby Horton for leading the cooking team. Please contact PZ Horton at hortonpz@gmail.com for more information about joining the cooking team.

Share Men's Coats and Pants with Calvary's Clothes Closet

Even though Calvary's building is under renovation, the Clothes Closet will remain open for neighbors experiencing homelessness. We will be thankful to receive your donations at the Welcome Inn next door, 82 N. 2nd Street. Men's pants, belts, and shoes are a huge need. Please call 901-525-6602 for questions. Thank you for helping our neighbors!

Calvary Closet needs gently-used seasonal clothing, especially for men, in large and extra large sizes, shoes, and blankets/ throws/ sleeping bags are especially needed for those sleeping outside. Also desired are duffle bags and wheeled suitcases. See the list of items needed and place your bags in the donation tubs in the Narthex. You can also order from the Amazon wish list (search for "Calvary Memphis Outreach"), and they will be sent straight to Calvary! Other needed items include

Volunteer Opportunities at MIFA

MIFA and the Aging Commission of the Mid-South (ACMS) are humbled and honored to serve Memphis and Shelby County. Thanks in large part to funding from ACMS, every year MIFA Meals on Wheels is able to provide hundreds of thousands of nutritious meals to seniors in their homes and in congregate sites. Please click here to watch this new video, which celebrates our love for Memphis.

Meals on Wheels Saturday Pantry

If you, your family or group is looking for a fun early morning volunteer activity on the weekend, the Saturday Mobile Pantry may be for you! One Saturday a month, MIFA recruits pantry volunteers to assemble 50 food boxes and Meals on Wheels drive teams to deliver to 25 MIFA seniors. 

The pantry is from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and located at 277 S. 4th St across from the FedEx Forum. DJ Stan Bell keeps it lively while you enjoy your complimentary drink from TQ’s Coffay. Contact mwilliams@mifa.orgg to sign up.

Remaining dates for 2024: August 31, September 28, October 26, and November 23. 

Be a Part of Our Worship Team

Crucifers and Torch Bearers Needed

Thank You to all of our children and youth who will serve as acolytes! It's never too late to join in so please contact Mary Margaret Freeman (marymargaretfree@gmail.com, or 901-336-1790) for more information.

Welcoming Teams, LEMs, & Acolytes Needed

We continuingly need a few more ushers/greeters to greet and help our worshippers find seats, and LEMs for 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.

For more information about serving, please contact or respond to:

Andrew Proctor (LEMs, lectors, at proctorandrew@hotmail.com)

Stan Walker (ushers, stanlwalker64@gmail.com)

Mary Margaret Freeman (Acolytes, marymargaretfree@gmail.com) 

Join a Music Ministry

Most of St. George's music ensembles have suspended regular rehearsals through the summer months. Contact the persons named for additional information about St. George's music ensembles:

Children’s choir will resume next fall

Please contact Stephen Karr at music@stgeorgersgermantown.org.

Coventry Choir, Sunday mornings, July 28 and August 18 at 9:30 a.m. - Please contact Stephen Karr at music@stgeorgersgermantown.org.

Exultemus!, our folk guitar and vocal ensemble -  Please contact Tom Fields (901-674-0652).

St. George’s Recorder Consort – Please contact Angela Saunders (901-438-9975).

Sanctifica Wind & Brass Ensemble – Please contact Karen Moore (901-486-0417).

Learn and Be A Part of Our Livestream Team

Do you have an interest in learning how to stream live video to the internet? Become part of our livestream team on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, no experience necessary. We have a new system in place that we are all learning how to use. Community service hours signoff available for students. Please contact Joe Austin at josephgaustin16@gmail.com if you are interested.

Relief and Support for neighbors suffering following international conflicts, natural disasters, and refugee needs.

Episcopal Relief & Development has :

• developed a Hurricane Relief Fund to support those who are suffer from the effects of hurricanes and natural disasters in the USA and abroad. Please visit https://support.episcopalrelief.org/hurricane-relief/.

• partnered with HIAS to Provide Mental Health Support in Response to Israel-Hamas War in Israel and with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem to provide emergency medical support in the Gaza Strip in response to the Israel-Hamas war with the establishment of the Episcopal relief and development middle east fund.

• developed an International Crisis Response Fund to support the families of the thousands of persons who have died in an earthquake hitting Morocco, flooding that has struck Libya – and left many thousands more without shelter, resources or employment. Please visit EpiscopalRelief.org to support the International Crisis Response Fund.

• developed a Hawaii Response Fund to support our neighbors in Lahaina, Maui, following the devastating fires. Please visit EpiscopalRelief.org to support the Hawaii Relief effort.



• developed a fund to support our neighbors in Turkey and Syria who have been devastated by a recent earthquake. Please visit https://support.episcopalrelief.org/syria-turkey-earthquake/ to learn more and to give.

• partnered with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to aid Ukrainian refugees. Please visit

  https://support.episcopalrelief.org/ukraineresponse.

Zoe Nadel is a talented artist based in Memphis, TN. The exhibit will feature figurative collage small works. She has a diverse artistic practice that includes oil painting, acrylics, and mixed media. Her work is known for its vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. Zoe has also been involved in the local art community including as a founder of the Memphis/Germantown Art League, serving as a judge for art shows and volunteering as an artist for Theatre Memphis. There will be a reception with the artist on Saturday, August 10 from 4-6 pm.

A portion of the proceeds from sales in The Gallery supports the work of Carpenter Art Garden, which brings the arts to the underserved Binghampton community. St. George’s Art Gallery is located within St. George’s Episcopal Church and is accessed through the front doors. The Gallery is open M – Th from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

St. George's Preschool Returns in August



Aug. 19 - 21 SGEP class orientation

Aug. 22 - SGEP 1st day of classes

For information about the program, contact the Preschool Director, Sarah Bettendorf at: 901-757-2675

 sarah@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Easy Ways to Support Our Church

Kroger Community Rewards continues to support St. George's. If you shop at Kroger for your groceries and sundries, please register with Kroger so that your purchases earn contributions to St. George's.

Other Parish News



Need to sign someone up for the parish Prayer List or the DOK confidential prayer list? Contact Eileen at office@stgeorgesgermantown.org for Parish List;

Contact Kit Decker at kit.decker@earthlink.net or leave prayer request in the Prayer Box in the Narthex for DOK confidential prayer list.

Remember or Honor someone with Altar Flowers. Donations for altar flowers are always welcomed. Is there a special date or occasion you would like to commemorate? Provide the date and name of the person(s) you wish to remember or honor or occasion (birthday, marriage, anniversary, new birth, death) and donate by check (envelopes in the pews) or online. Suggested donation is $75 for our two Sunday bouquets). Contact Whitney in the Office for more information. (901-754-7282 x 103) or

whitney@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Diocesan and Community Events Coming Up

The Diocesan Communicator

The Diocesan Communicator of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee is full of news and events listed below. For more information click on the Diocesan Communicator link above and click on the current issue.

2024 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Make praying for the ministries and churches of the Diocese of West Tennessee a part of your prayer practice in 2024. The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for 2024 is now on our website. Access it at http://tinyurl.com/WTNDCOP24



General Convention Community Meeting | Tuesday, August 13 at 6 p.m. at Saint John's (Memphis) and online

The West Tennessee deputation to General Convention invite you to join them at Saint John's Episcopal Church (3245 Central Ave., Memphis, 38111) on August 13 for a post-Convention gathering and presentation. The presentation will also be available via Zoom; please email Emily Austin (eaustin@episwtn.org) for the link.

The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf represents West Tennessee in the House of Bishops. The following represent West Tennessee in the House of Deputies: Terecille Basa-Ong; the Rev. Jay Biedenharn; the Rev. Dr. Noah Campbell; the Rev. Gerri Endicott; Zach Ferguson; Scott Haight; the Rev. Amanda McGriff; the Very Rev. Gary Meade; Lavonnie Perry Claybon; and Candace Walsh.  

Subscribe to Diocesan News....

Subscribe to the Diocesan Communicator! Each Wednesday, the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee sends an email containing updates, inspiration, and events going on in our Episcopal community. To subscribe to the Communicator and find out more on what is going on in this Diocese, go to: edwtn.org

Coming Events (Click on The Diocesan Communicator link above for details and more.)

• 12-Step Eucharist, August 23 and Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m.

• Happening #73, August 30-Sept 1 at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church for youth; Click here for complete information and to register: https://tinyurl.com/Happening73WTN

• Grace-St Luke's Race for Reconciliation, Monday, Sept. 2, 5K or 1-Mile Family Run. To register/ join GSL's team, go to gracestlukes.org/race-for-reconciliation-2024. For complete information about the race, including joining as an individual or forming your own team, go to https://r4r.one/church-kit/

News from The Episcopal Church & Anglican Communion

A Post-General Convention Message from Bishop Phoebe

View video here.

General Convention wrapped up June 26

The 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church completed it's work in Louisville, Kentucky with the election of the new Presiding Bishop and other church work. Joining Bishop Phoebe Roaf for this important event were eight deputies and two alternative deputies from The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. They have posted brief videos from Louisville , so check out our diocesan social media channels:

Facebook.com/EDWTN

Instagram @episcopalwesttn

• Click here for more info on General Convention: https://generalconvention.org

Save the Date for Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe's installation service, Nov. 2, livestreamed from Chapel of Christ the Lord in The Episcopal Church Center in NYC, prelude at 11 am and service starting at 12 pm CST.

Churchwide survey seeks feedback from, about next generation of Episcopal leaders

Seeking to grow and strengthen The Episcopal Church’s ministries that support members of Generation Z, the Department of Faith Formation is launching a churchwide survey geared toward young people and those who serve them.

Ladies, Save the Date - St. Clare Weekend Retreat

Please mark your calendars for October 17^th-October 20^th (Thursday-Sunday). There is also a 2-night option to arrive on Friday night instead of Thursday. The St. Clare Community has been planning for our 2024 weekend silent retreat

at St. Columba Camp and Conference Center. We are thrilled that our spiritual leader this year will be the insightful and radiant Ardelle Walters. You won’t want to miss her gentle, yet powerful meditations. We are counting down the days until we meet in our beloved, sacred, silent space with you! Watch this space for Registration details coming later.

Healing the Heart of Democracy Info Session | Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church (Memphis) Information Session about a conversation and study of Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer. This study for faith and community leaders will gather over the fall in Memphis and will be facilitated by the Rev. Tom Momberg. Please register via email to Tom: fathermom1949@gmail.com.

News from St. Columba

Celebration of Ministry | Sunday, August 25 at 3 p.m. at Holy Communion (Memphis)

All are invited to a Celebration of Ministry in honor of Brad Thompson and Mary Henry Thompson on Sunday, August 25 from 3-4 p.m. at Church of the Holy Communion. Brad has lead St. Columba Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center since 2011, and Mary Henry has served as Assistant Chaplain at St. Mary's Episcopal School since 2012. This fall, the Thompson family will move to Florida, where Brad has been appointed Executive Director of DaySpring Camp and Conference Center. Learn more here. 

Church of the Holy Communion is located at 4645 Walnut Grove Rd. in Memphis, and the Celebration of Ministry will be in Cheney Parish Hall. Please join us to celebrate the Thompson family!

Buy Tickets for Our City, Our Story Today!

Since 2019, Our City, Our Story has featured renowned authors whose writings relate to MIFA’s work, including Kathy Izard, author of The Hundred Story Home; Dr. Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City; Kiese Laymon (How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America) and Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia); Stephanie Land, author of Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive; and David Brooks, author of The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life.

Attracting 500-750 attendees each year, this event is meant to serve as a catalyst for community conversation and action, to inspire attendees and supporters to unite in service, and to collaborate and advocate for change.

This year, Our City, Our Story will be held on Tuesday, September 10, at noon, at Hilton Memphis. It features a luncheon and presentation with Amanda Ripley, bestselling author of High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out. To learn more about Amanda's work, please click here. 

To purchase tickets to this year's event, click here

We are Here for You

The past several years has affected all of us in unforeseen ways. Do you need help? St. George's is YOUR community.. If you need help--be it spiritual, mental, financial, physical, or emotional--the wisest action for you to take would be to reach out to a discreet resource that cares about you. There is no shame in saying, "I need help." It is a courageous act of self-care.

We have confidential prayer warriors wanting to add you to their list. Let us know of any burden or joy you'd like to share.

Contact Rev. Dorothy White or Eileen in the church office (901) 754-7282 for clergy assistance for your special needs.

Church Phone number (901)754-7282

Staff Phone Extensions and Email Addresses:

Contact office@stgeorgesgermantown.org for pastoral concerns

Interim Rector: The Rev. Dorothy White: ext. 105

dwhite@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Parish Administrator: Eileen Fields: ext. 101, eileen@stgeorgesgermantown.org 

or office@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Director of Music Ministry: Stephen Karr ext. 102 music@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Coordinator of Children's/Family/Youth Ministry: Karrie LaCroix: ext. 109

Karrie@stgeorgesgermantown.org 

Finance Office Assistant: Whitney Boyd, ext. 103

whitney@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Preschool Director: Sarah Bettendorf: ext. 106 or direct 901-757-2675 sarah@stgeorgesgermantown.org

Website Admin: Joe Austin

Newsletter Editor: Kit Decker, kit.decker@earthlink.net

The Tip of the Lance

Editor: Kit Decker,. Content is due on the Monday preceding the next publishing date to kit.decker@earthlink.net. Next TIP is Aug. 15. For Happenings (Sunday bulletin) send content to office@stgeorgesgermantown.org.