Life With Grace | August 1
- Grace Episcopal Church
- Aug 1
- 7 min read
Dear Friends,
There is a story in my family about two of my great grandparents arriving at their first rectory in Warsaw Virginia in 1873. My great grandfather referred to it as the capital of Po-land, a pun that depends on the Tidewater pronunciation of poor.
The story goes that when the man who had conveyed their furniture to the house was finished moving it all into the parish rectory my great grandmother, the keeper of the purse, had two ten dollar notes. She gave one to the mover and the other blew into the fire, at which she reportedly said, "Thank goodness we are delivered from the burden of wealth!"
This Sunday's gospel encourages us to trust in God for our well being, our inheritance, our provision for the future. It isn't easy to do. We are in constant competition to acquire more for ourselves, and in the process require more and more resources to preserve and protect our possessions. And yet, many of us would look back on the time of our life when we had nothing and judge it among the happiest.
Could it be true that our happiness would increase if we would follow the Lord's direction, sell all our possessions, give the proceeds to the poor, and trust in God, as our currency says we do?
With Gratitude,
Tuck Bowerfind (he/him)
Rector | Grace Episcopal Church
Worship Services | Eighth Sunday after Pentecost | Proper 13 | Sunday, August 3rd
This Sunday The Rev. Anne Grizzle will be the Preacher and Celebrant.
Holy Eucharist Rt I | 8 a.m. | In-Person and on Zoom
Holy Eucharist Rt II | 10:30 a.m. | In-Person and on YouTube
Ceiling fans in the nave: Questions have been asked about using the ceiling fans in the nave during the summer months. Because they force the warm air that collects near the top of the nave downward, it negatively impacts the effectiveness of the air conditioning. Accordingly, the recommendation has been made to leave them off.
Morning Prayer | Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.
In-Person & Zoom
Flower Chart
Flower dedications for August are available all Sundays. If you would like to dedicate an arrangement, the donation is $75.00 and you can sign up on the chart hanging in the bridge (next to the elevator entrance) or send Lisa an email.
RARA Diaper Drive
RARA has a Diaper Drive going on now through August 6. Grace Episcopal is a drop off location! 1 in 2 households with young children struggle to afford the diapers necessary to keep their children clean, dry and healthy. Let's combat this issue together! Please bring the diapers you are donating to the Parish Office or bring to church on Sunday. All sizes are needed. You may also drop diapers off at RARA, 350 Spotswood Drive at the outside donation bin. If you would like to make a monetary donation online, click the link below. Thank you for your help!
Music in the Garden at Boxerwood
130 Munger Lane
Gates open at 5:30 pm, music from 6:30-7:30 pm
$5 per adult, kids are free.
BYOB, BYO chairs and pack out your waste.
Leashed pets welcome.
August 8 Honest Labor
August 22 The Ruckus Bluegrass Band
September 5 Betty and the Hot Flashes
The Saint John's Bible Returns
It was such a wonderful experience having The Gospels and Book of Acts with us. In mid-September, The Pentateuch volume of the Saint John's Bible will be arriving and staying with us up until Christmas. We are hoping that some of our parishioners might like to be involved with this second "visit". Please let Joanne Robblee know if you want to volunteer and attend an initial planning meeting.
If you have questions, please contact Joanne Robblee at joannerobblee@gmail.com.
Renewing Grace Capital Campaign
In an effort to share current information about the Renewing Grace Capital Campaign building project, in August there will be three opportunities for our parishioners to find out what the upcoming plans are as elements of this ambitious project begin over the next few months.
On three Sundays during August (10th, 17th and 31st) between the services, please join us for coffee hour down in the Parish Hall at 9:00. At about 9:20, Tuck or David Passmore will provide a brief overview of what will be happening over the coming months and years. Then there will be a tour of the building as to the specific renovations that will be occurring.
Many thanks to everyone who has made a pledge or gift to the Renewing Grace Campaign:
Lori Apgar
Cecilia & John Arpin
Laurent & Elizabeth Boetsch
Tucker & Delea Bowerfind
Jane Brooke
Alexandra Brown
Madison & Katharine Brown
Ruth Brunner
LM & Elizabeth Carter
Jonathan Clawson
David & Marjorie Connolly
Virginia Cooke
R. David & Melissa Cox
Marlys & Ed Craun
Jay & Joan Crawford
Roger & Anna Crockett
Dennis & Susan Cross
Susan Denson
Lynwood & Carol Dent
Gail Dick
John & Gail Dickerson
Langston & Page Donkle
Lu & Ed Dooley
Jonathan Eastwood & Maria Nava
Cary & Will Edgar
Donald & Claudia Ellis
Carole Elmore
James & Katharine Farrar
Matthew Fogo, Kevin Manning & Dot Fogo
Anzolette Pendleton Gadsden Trust
Timothy & Catharine Gaylard
Rene' Glidden
Thomas & Carol Gosse
Julianne Grimes
David & Anne F Grizzle
Peter & Julia Grover
Margaret Haberman
Woody & Becky Hall
David & Anne Hansen
Sandy & Catherine Harcus
Winifred Hart
Heather & Hunter Hawley
Helen Head Estate
Anne Hershbell
Harold & Kathryn Hill
Judy Hotchkiss
Benjamin & Laurie Huger
Patrick & Phyllis Hugg
Virginia Jardim
James & Darlene Keane
Suzanne Keen
Emily King & Diego Millan
Trudie Kirkland
William & Kathy Kozak
Raymond & Carolyn Kuper
Sharon & Frederick Kurtz
Greg & Janet Lemmer
A.W. “Buster” & Signe Lewis
Maurice & Julia Littlefield
Bill & Barbara Luton
Mary Jane Mayerchak
William McCorkle
Patrick & Lisa McGuire
Josephine McMurtry
John & Drusilla Milford
Susan Minor
Elizabeth Moss
Grigg & Cindy Mullen
Ann & Jerry Nay
Elaine & Mark Nelson
Donna Noyes
David O'Connor & Linda Merrick
Anita Ogard & George Strickland (in honor of Tom & Paul Strickland)
Elizabeth & Bill Oliver
David & Nan Partlett
David & Jeanne Passmore
Michael Perry
Henry Porter
Steve & Peggy Riethmiller
Joanne & Paul Robblee
Martha & Donald Robey
Rose & Connor Rothermel
Woodson & Lori Sadler
William Sayre & Melissa Gladwell-Sayre
Judy Schram
Maurice Seaton
Frank Settle, Jr. & Cecile West-Settle
Marjorie Sherrill
Steve & Susan Shultis
Hampden & Aine Smith
James & Ruth Smith
Andrew & Katherine Squires
Stephen & Janice Straske
Paul Strickland
Eliza Stucki
Elizabeth Tracy
David Wade
Kent & Mary Wilson
Michael & Beverly Wirtz
To learn more about the Renewing Grace campaign and its priorities, and to make a gift or pledge online, visit www.givingsites.com/renewinggrace/.
Renewing Grace Capital Campaign House Parties
The Renewing Grace Capital Campaign committee themed parties to celebrate our fellowship and on-going commitment to God and community have been successful. We have one party left on August 10. If you have not attended a party and you would like to join in the fun, we have a few spots left! You can sign up by clicking the link below. Thank you!
Family Backyard BBQ - hosted by Phyllis & Pat Hugg, Sarah & Scott Centorino.
Bakers Wanted for the Community Table
Please contact Virginia Cooke at 348-5367 if interested!
Clothes Closet at Christ Episcopal
The Clothes Closet at Christ Church, Buena Vista, continues to need girls' clothing sizes 10-18, winter clothes only and boys summer clothing, sizes 10-12. They are not accepting any other items at this time as they are chock full! The Clothes Closet is open every first and third Saturday of the month from 9 am until noon. You may drop your items off then. Alternately, you can bring your items to the Grace Church office and Lisa will ensure your items are conveyed to the Clothes Closet. Thank you for your support of this valuable asset to our community.
Prayer List
Please pray for the wider Church and intercessions requested by our Congregants: Pray for Presiding Bishop The Most Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe. Pray for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. Pray today for the people of Good Shepherd, Blue Grass. Pray for Brendon, Timmy, John Perry, Laura Stearns, Lynda deMaria, Polly Lawrence, Betty Cadden, Jeff Mason, Joe Irby, Kent Wilson, Diana Kenney, Jerry & Ann Nay, Paula Cooper, Ned Henneman, Sharon Humphreys, Nancy Mastin, Elizabeth Klein, Mary Etta Randolph, Carl & Rachel Pattison, Grace, Mercedes Aravena-Echaurren, Justin, Rodrigo, Wes O’Dell and family, Virginia Poston (sister of Betsy Carter), Dot Fogo, Roger Baroody, David Austin (friend of the Keanes), Buddy Atkins, George Collier, Rosemary Phillips (sister of Paul Robblee), Patricia Williams, Emily & Luke Child, Rebecca Robblee (daughter-in-law of Joanne & Paul), Andy Wolfe, Stan Driver, Chris Clayton Syrrist (cousin of David Sorrells), Pat Hugg, Christopher, Reed, Glen Jones, Charlotte & Mike Murphy, Jean & Mike Walsh, Cullen Bahr, Katie & Worth Burns, Lane Hewett, and those we name aloud or in our hearts. Pray for the people of Israel, Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, Ukraine, and pray for cessation of violence, and for reconciliation, and peace. Pray for those who have died.
In Thanksgiving for August Birthdays
8/1 Alexandra Brown, R. David Cox, Henry Porter
8/3 Joshua Henson
8/5 Rissie Murphy
8/6 Michele Hentz, Kaydance Sadler
8/8 Greg Lemmer, Carol Dent
8/10 David Partlett
8/11 Mimi Knight, Gabi Eastwood
8/14 Gerry Locher, Nick Murphy, Kathy Kozak, David O'Connor
8/17 Kent Wilson
8/18 Luke Camp
8/20 Marjorie Connolly
8/21 Lena Simcoe
8/26 Elaine Nelson
8/28 David Howison
8/29 Pierson Hotchkiss
8/31 Pat Gibson
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