For a number of years there has been a growing need to update and modernize St. Paul’s office. Additionally, a substantial majority of the parish members in a St. Paul’s Church Survey taken four years ago, affirmatively stated they would financially support relocating the Church office and demolishing the office building to provide an unobstructed view from Watauga Street of our beautiful Church building. At a called meeting last week, the Vestry unanimously approved relocating the Church office to the Hunt house, and a capital fund drive to raise the $70,000.00 needed for this project. The Hunt property was purchased last year and is located adjacent to Berndt Hall. After the move, the present office building will be demolished and the ground will be seeded to provide an unobstructed view of St. Paul’s Church.

The cost of the office relocation project is estimated to be $70,000.00. This includes:

Construction to renovate the Hunt property and make it a suitable Church office;

Moving costs;

Information technology set up (phone, computers and WI/FI system);

Demolition of the old office building including filling the basement and sowing grass seed

The capital fund drive to raise the $70,000.00 to pay for the project was kicked off at the 8L00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services on Sunday, march 18, 2012. Members are being asked to pledge to financially support this project over the period ending December 31, 2014. It is requested that the pledge e “front-end loaded” to the extent possible in order to cover the early construction cost. A suggested minimum pledge amount guideline is 20% of the Member’s annual 2012 pledge to the general budget. It is our hope that many can pledge to give above the 20% amount in order to achieve the $70,000.00 goal.

The capital fund drive will end April 30, 2012 and construction is planned to begin in May. It is anticipated that construction time will be four to six weeks. Moving should be in July and demolition soon thereafter.

We ask that after thoughtful prayer, you pledge to give financially to support this office relocation project. After completing the pledge, please send or deliver it to Janet Cox, our Church Administrative Assistant. We are very excited about this wonderful opportunity and we sincerely thank you for your support.

If you did not receive a pledge sheet or cannot download it from St. Paul’s website, please call the office 423-245-5187 and request one be sent to you.

Baptized at St. Paul’s Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. BCP page 298. Andrew Smith baptized March 4, 2012, at the 10:15 a.m. service. Andrew is the son of Matthew and Angie Smith.

Transferred Out: Jim Riddle to Church of the Good Shepherd, Richmond, VA

Easter Memorial Flowers

You may still make a contribution to the Easter Memorial Flower fund up to noon time on Wednesday, April 4!! If you would like to make a donation toward the purchase of Easter flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for loved ones, please send your list of names to staff@saint-pauls.org. You may place your check in the offering on Sunday, just be sure to mark it “Easter flowers”. If you choose to mail your request, please be sure it will be received in the church office by Wednesday, April 4.

Volunteers At Work

A big thank you to Hal Yungmeyer, Alice Payne, Randy Maddux, David Nealy and Mike Forrester who showed up on a wet Saturday morning of March 24^th to weed, rake, and pick up debris around the church grounds.

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April Calendar

1 Palm Sunday- Passion of the Palms 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:00 a.m.

4 Wednesday Holy Eucharist & Healing 9:00 a.m.

5 Maundy Thursday Service w/foot washing 7:00 p.m.

6 Good Friday Services 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

7 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 10:00 p.m.

8 Festive Eucharist 8:00 a.m., Holy Baptism/Festive Eucharist 10:15 a.m. Please bring flowers for the Flowering of the Cross during the10:15 a.m. service. Easter Egg Hunt following the last service.

9 Monday in Easter Week – Office closed; 6:30 p.m. Embroidery Guild, Berndt Hall

11 Holy Eucharist & Healing 9:00 a.m.

DOK meet at 6:30 p.m. in Berndt Hall

14 Dinner Dance and Silent Auction– Berndt Hall, Dinner- 6:00 p.m., Silent Auction begins at 6:30.

15 Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m.

16 Day School Board meeting 9:15 a.m., Vestry meeting 7:00 p.m. in Berndt Hall

18 Holy Eucharist & Healing at 9:00 a.m.

22 Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:00 a.m.

25 Holy Eucharist & Healing at 9:00 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. DOK, Berndt Hall

26 Fr Jay out of town afternoon of 4/26 through 4/28

29 Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m., Sunday school 9:00 a.m.

March, 2012 Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon them. Amen

+ John Raymond Throp + + Rose Yvonne Kress +

St. Paul’s Day School

The children of the Day School would like to invite all St. Paul’s parishioners to attend their Year End Program, Friday, May 25 at 11:00am. The program will highlight the children by recapping events throughout the school year with poems and songs. Come and delight in the beauty of childhood and the joy of our Day School!

Holston Habitat for Humanity to Build 200^th House

Holston Habitat for Humanity will be celebrating the construction of their 200^th house this spring. Starting April 13/14, a Community Build with volunteers from the area will construct the home on Wilma Street in Kingsport. The build will last approximately 8-10 weeks.

Since this is a community build, Holston Habitat encourages volunteers from the area to join us in this labor of love. If you are interested, please contact Holston Habitat office 423-239-7689 or info@holstonhabitat.org.

A construction schedule is posted on the website listed above so you can join us on a day you have a particular skill or a day where you would like to learn about home construction. No past experience is required. Just come out and join us and have a good time as we build a home for a deserving family.

Diocesan Stewardship Conference

2012 Diocesan Stewardship Conference will be held Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 425 N Cedar Bluff Rd., Knoxville. The theme is “Grounded in Gratitude, Revealed in Prayer, Lived in Faith. For more information call Herb Berl 465-803-5434.Stewardship Conference

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April 2012 LEM Schedule, 10:15 Service

April 1, 2012 – Palm Sunday

Chalice: Ann VandeVate, Leila Al-Imad

Lector 1: Alison Barton

Lector2: Andrew Kramer

Prayers: John McKinley

Verger: Susan Herron

April 5, 2012 – Maundy Thursday

Chalice: John Bellamy, Mike Forrester

Lector 1: John Bellamy (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Exodus+12:1-14)

Lector 2: John Bellamy (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=1+Corinthians+11:23-26)

Prayers: Mike Forrester

April 6, 2012 – Good Friday

Lector 1: Tim Bradshaw (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Isaiah+52:13-53:12)

Lector 2: Tim Bradshaw (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Hebrews+10:16-25)

April 8, 2012 – Easter Sunday

Chalice: Preston Depew, Mike O’Neill

Lector 1: Kathleen Donnellan

Lector 2: Chris Dougan (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=194857363)

Prayers: Mickey Shull

Verger: Anthony Peters

April 15, 2012 – 2^nd Sunday in Easter

Chalice: Alan Ragsdale, Perry Crocker

Lector 1: Hal Yungmeyer (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Acts+4:32-35)

Lector 2: Eddie Cwirko (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=1+John+1:1-2:2)

Prayers: Rex Ward

Verger: Rick Ridings

April 22, 2012 – 3^rd Sunday in Easter

Chalice: Randy Dean, Mike Forrester

Lector 1: Anthony Peters (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Acts+3:12-19)

Lector 2: Halle Yungmeyer (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=1+John+3:1-7)

Prayers: Alison Barton

Verger: Mickey Shull

April 29, 2012 – 4^th Sunday in Easter

Chalice: John Bellamy, Leila Al-Imad

Lector 1: John Bellamy (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=194857469 http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=Acts+4:5-12)

Lector 2: Leila Al-Imad (link to reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?passage=1+John+3:16-24 )

Prayers: Dorman Stout

Verger: Susan Herron

If you are unable to serve as scheduled, please arrange for a substitute and contact Janet at 423-245-5187 to let her know who will be serving for you. Thank you for your time and commitment to serve.

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Wheelchair Ramp Ministry

In an age where all public buildings are required to be accessible to the disabled… for many people, one important place still remains inaccessible…THEIR HOMES!!

This is why St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church builds wheelchair ramps. The Men’s Club at St. Christopher’s will take referrals from churches, health care providers, government agencies and service organizations to identify those in need. St. Christopher’s started this ministry about ten years ago and states, “The ministry does not belong to us, it belongs to God, and the Men’s Club is very interested in expanding and sharing this ministry with others.” They invite the parishioners of St. Paul’s Church to volunteer their time and skills by joining them in this outreach ministry. This would be a wonderful father and son ministry to the handicapped community. To volunteer call Mike McAninch 239-6751, or e-mail mens.club@saint-christophers.org.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Vestry Meeting Minutes

February 20, 2012

Vestry Present: Con Cave, Randy Dean, Charlie Herron, Bob Jameson, John McKinley, Dave Nealy, Michael O’Neill, Anthony Peters, Jack Vaughn, Hal Yungmeyer.

Vestry Absent: Mary Ann Stout, Treva Tarpley.

Others Attending: Todd Dougan (Clerk), Chris Harpster (Deacon), Jay Mills (Rector).

A regular meeting of St. Paul’s Vestry was held February 20, 2012 and called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Randy Dean. Fr. Jay Mills led the Vestry in prayer.

Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting

The minutes of the January 16, 2012 meeting were approved unanimously on a motion by Con Cave duly seconded.

Treasurer’s Report and Finance Committee

Bob Jameson reported that income and expenses for January were on target.

Rector’s Report

Fr. Jay distributed the Parochial Report, which will be sent to the Diocese. This shows 352 members (down 16 from the prior year), 199 communicants, and average attendance of 140. Fr. Jay has also received some negative feedback from the Food for the Poor presentation and will likely not host this again. Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner and Ash Wednesday services will be this week.

Deacon’s Report

Chris Harpster reported the youth pilgrimage to New York has been confirmed for June 7-13.

Sr. Warden’s Report

There was no Sr. Warden’s report.

Jr. Warden’s Report

Hal Yungmeyer reported on the status of several repair and maintenance items and activities. Hal also discussed the Day School floor, which is need of a periodic cleaning and waxing, so he will plan on having this done midyear if the budget is in good shape.

Committee Reports

Day School – John McKinley reported that the Day School Board had approved a budget with a deficit of $6,900 but hoped to cover the deficit with revenue from additional students. An Open House was held February 19^th. The health insurance situation was also discussed at the Board meeting.

Ad Hoc Office – John McKinley reported that the committee reviewed two options for the building plans and chose the plan prepared by Ed Cwirko as it was both lower cost and had a better office design. Bids from contractors are due February 24^th and the committee will review these at a February 29^th meeting. Members will be added to the committee to assist in the fundraising. A called Vestry may be required to review/approve the contractor selection. The plan and fundraising request (with pledge payments over 2 ½ years) will be presented to the congregation on March 4^th. If cash is needed before the pledge payments are received, the opportunity fund loan from the Diocese can be used (up to $30,000).

New Member Ministry – Randy Dean reported that Con Cave will be joining the committee and that the book on St. Paul’s history would be updated.

Stewardship – Hal Yungmeyer will check on the status of the “thank you” cards.

Communication – Dave Nealy distributed the Vestry prayer list for March, April and May.

Worship – Fr. Jay noted that an Easter Vigil service would be held.

Young Adult Ministry – this committee will be replaced with the “211” committee.

Old Business

There was no old business.

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St. Paul’s Vestry Minutes continued…

New Business

Chris Harpster reported that he had purchased two “restaurant” style boards to write on for advertising church events.

Jack Vaughn noted that he enjoyed the Vestry Retreat on February 18^th.

Blessing and Dismissal

The meeting concluded with the Lord’s Prayer and was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Todd Dougan, Vestry Clerk

St. Paul’s Day School

Board of Directory Meeting

February 20, 2012

Members Present:

Fr Jay Mills, Glenna Depew, Brandi Phillips, Jennifer Janus, Michael Ripper, John McKinley, Nancy Garrett.

Glenna Depew opened the meeting with a prayer.

Minutes from the January 23, 2012 were approved.

The Financial Report prepared by Leslie Forrester and was distributed.

The audit expenses do not appear yet as a line item.

The budget reflects a deficit of about $7,000 for 2012.

Old Business: The Valentine dance held February 10 was a great success for the children.

The Open House was held Sunday, February 19. Several new prospects for the coming kindergarten attended and additions to the kindergarten enrollment would be welcome. Glenna was successful in getting the special rate for church advertising in the Kingsport Times News for this open house. A bonus was a free second advertisement in the new section of the newspaper for local businesses. Glenna is sending fliers to local church day schools without kindergarten to encourage interest in St. Paul’s kindergarten.

New Business:

Health insurance for employees was discussed. Meeting federal guidelines and plan options available as of January 2013 were again reviewed. John McKinley volunteered to check with four other East Tennessee Episcopal Schools to see whether they have similar arrangements to St. Paul’s.

Discussion:

Mary Ann Stout has been appointed as a Vestry representative to the Days School Board.

The Next meeting of the school board will be Monday, March 19, at 9:15 a.m.

Submitted by Nancy Garrett

REMINDER!

The office relocation project needs everyone to participate to be successful. If needed, there are additional pledge sheets in the foyer of Berndt Hall. Please complete one and mail to Janet Cox, St. Paul’s office. Let’s ALL be part of the “Rainbow.” If there are questions, you may contact Sr. Warden Randy Dean, John McKinley or Dorman Stout.

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Next publication date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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