Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I hope this new year finds you well. I pray that your continuing celebration of our Messiah coming to us in the flesh deepens your own life in Christ.
I would imagine we all have hopes for a different year ahead than we left behind. Although we faced challenges, I would say we’ve had immense opportunity for growth, many of those opportunities taken. As we think together about the year we’ve had and the year we hope to have, consider how St. Philip’s is a part of those hopes and dreams. Consider how we might as a Body of Christ serve our community more in the year ahead. If there’s someway you’re being called to step out in faith, being Christ’s hands and feet, let’s figure out how to do that together as faithful followers of our Lord at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.
As with any new year, we will need to elect four new members to our Vestry, our governing board, for three-year terms. That election will take place next Monday, January 11th at 6 pm on Zoom as a part of our Annual Meeting (bit.ly/StPhilipsAnnualMeeting). Although we won’t gather for our typical meal and time of fellowship, we still have important work to do—please join in that work of the Church.
On a financial note, giving was down substantially this past year, no doubt due to changes regarding job statuses and the market due to COVID-19. If you are in a fortunate position to continue supporting St. Philip’s in ways beyond your typical contributions or haven’t yet met your pledge and are able, please consider helping. Your faithfulness in all aspects of our lives together in Christ are greatly appreciated as we weather the effects of a historic pandemic. Let us find ways to carry on the tradition of being “an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual faith” in Palestine, Texas.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a Blessed Epiphany,
Fr. Justin Briggle
The next DOK meeting will be held on Sunday, January 10th, after church in the Parish Hall at 11:45 a.m. Social distancing and masks required. Also available via Zoom for those who would rather meet virtually.
Details on the January SMG meeting
to be announced.
The next ECW meeting will be on Tuesday,
January 12th at 9:45 a.m. via Zoom.
January Birthdays
1 Birdie Sue Holmes
8 Sherry Snow
15 Linda Walton
16 Martha Polasek
19 Becky Myers
20 Melissa Cox
27 Randall King
28 Emalyn Nicholson
January Anniversaries
3 Justin & Dawn Briggle
4 John & Becky Myers
Ushers - January 2021
Curt Winkler.
Ushers—February 2021
To be announced.
November 2020 Year to Date
Beginning Balance $55,986.00 $97,586.72
Total Income $22,029.75 $187,298.26
Total Expenses $15,194.30 $222,063.53
Ending Balance $62,821.45 $62,821.45
Now that we are meeting again for in person worship, please consider contributing for Altar Flowers on a Sunday morning in Thanksgiving for an anniversary, birthday, or other blessing or in memory of someone. To give please call the Church Office at 903-729-4214.
Altar Guild Schedule:
Jan 2 - Jan 8 --------Team 2 Becky Myers, Cathy Summers, Julie Law
Linens: Kirsten Knippers
Jan 9 – Jan 15--------Team 3 Alex Nemer, Vicki Winkler
Linens: Vicki Winkler
Jan 16 – Jan 22------Team 4 Sara Minton, Kathy Stites, Hilda Garcia-Castillo
Linens: Jeanette George
Jan 23 – Jan 29------Team 1 Nancy Waggoner, Sherry Snow,
Linens: Joann Evans
Jan 30 - Feb 5 ------Team 2 Becky Myers, Cathy Summers, Julie Law
Linens: Kirsten Knippers
Lay Minister Schedule:
January 2021 Reader/Server
Sunday 1/3 10:30 a.m. Scott Nicholson
Sunday 1/10 10:30 a.m. Phillip Morton
Sunday 1/17 10:30 a.m. Sparky Kolstad
Sunday 1/24 10:30 a.m. Barbara Kolstad
Sunday 1/31 10:30 a.m. Pat Redding
Lots of fun singing Christmas Carols outside on Christmas Eve.
The morning sun pouring into our Children’s Chapel leaving a
perfect reflection of this beautiful stained glass window, designed and
built by member Martha Polasek.
December 2020 Jr. Warden report
8 December:
1. Roof over Narthex leak repairedUpdate on Parish Hall.
2. Parish Hall amplifier repair update - still awaiting parts, one computer
chip to be replaced, a group of transisters, and microphone jack. New
system cost $1100.00, cheaper to repair/replace parts.
3. Contacted Century Link re: number and type of telephone/internet
lines to church.
10 December:
1. Contacted Kent Landscaping re: when sprinkler system to be shut
down for winter.
2. Discussed retro fitting overhead lighting for LED with Peace of Mind
Electric company.
15 December:
1. Six (6) overhead lighting fixtures retrofitted for LED.
30 December:
1. Contacted East Texas Locksmith re: re-keying locks in church
2. Sexton out ill for next two (2) weeks. Contacted local Janitor service to
clean and disinfect church until Sexton returns.
Phillip O. Morton, RN
Junior Warden
Rector: Fr. Justin Briggle jbriggle@stphilipspalestine.com Cell: (512) 799-9365
Parish Assistant: Ginger Brown Treasurer: Melissa F. Cox
Sexton: Martín Rodríguez Organist/Choirmaster: Joshua Lang
Vestry Members
2020
Joan Strominger
Gary Thomas
Terry Thorn, Sr. Warden
Jamie Ward
2021
Bill Fraser
Phillip Morton, Jr. Warden
Tucker Royall
Bob Snow
2022
Barbara Kolstad
Pat Redding
Mike Tisdale
Nancy Waggoner
Normal Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Closed Federal and Occasional Church Holidays
Phone: (903) 729-4214 Fax: (903) 729-8691
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Email: office@stphilipspalestine.com Website: www.stphilipspalestine.com
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