On Tuesday, November 24
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we will gather at Saint Paul's to participate in the ordination of John Jenkins to the Sacred Order of Priest. Plan to be here at 7:00 p.m. to support John in the pivotal event in his and the Church's life. That night the Bishop will lay hands on John's head and say these words, "Therefore, Father, through Jesus Christ your Son, give your Holy Spirit to John; fill him with grace and power, and make him a priest in your Church."
With these words and with this action the Bishop is not ordaining John as a priest for Saint Paul's, or the Diocese of Georgia, or even in the Episcopal Church in the United States, but for the whole Church. Because of this our prayers and support now and throughout his ministry strengthen not only John but the Holy and universal Church of Christ.
This is a busy time for all of us. It also a most important time to gather as the Church and participate in the building up of the Body of Christ.
Let's all join in this celebration with joy and thanksgiving as we give our assent and offer our prayers and praise for the raising up of John to be a Priest of the Church.
See you there!
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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8:00
AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite I without music |
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8:30
AM - 10:00
AM
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Continental Breakfast in Tyler Hall |
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10:00
AM
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Christian Formation Classes for all ages |
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11:00
AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
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Following the 11:00
AM Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn |
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5:30 - 6:15
PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
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| The lessons for this Sunday are Ruth 3:1-5;4:13-17; Hebrews 9:24-28; Psalm 127; and Mark 12:38-44. |
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The Most Reverend Michael Curry
Adult Forum
This Sunday, 10:00 AM, Berlin Room
10:00
AM, Sunday, November 8 we will gather in the Berlin Room to experience the installation sermon of the Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Bring your coffee, sit back, and prepared to be inspired as Bishop Curry shares his hopes and visions for our Church.
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Angel Tree Christmas Program Kick-off 
Sunday, November 8
Calling All Angels! Sunday is the kick-off for our annual Angel Tree Christmas program. This year we will be providing books, toys, and needed school and clothing items to children in need at Craig-Houghton Elementary School. Angels will be available on the front portico before and after the 11 o'clock service for the next three Sundays.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for the annual Angel Tree Christmas Breakfast and Party on Saturday, December 12th at 9 AM. We will gather and share a delicious home-cooked breakfast and celebrate with cookie decorating, stories, live music, and lots of fun and fellowship!
For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Kim Butler at or (706) 833-8541.
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 Concerts with a Cause at Saint Paul's
Sunday, November 8, 3 PM
St. Paul's will host the second program in the St. John United Methodist Church's "Concerts with a Cause" series on Sunday, November 8 at 3
PM. St. John Church is having a new heating and air-conditioning system installed in their nave and the work has not yet been completed. The concert, which is a multi-media celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with music incorporating themes of hope, love, and peace, with video footage of local veterans' stories, features the St. John Youth Ensemble and Chancel Choir with guest artists including the Wycliffe Gordon Trio, Soprano Tonya Currier, cellist Christine Crookall, and pianist Larry Millen. The offering taken up during the concert will benefit the Veterans History Project and the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society.
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EYC Parent Meeting
Sunday, 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Youth Room
EYC Parents Meeting at the home of Kim and Eddie Butler, 508 Front St., North Augusta. All EYC
parents and students (grades 6-12) are invited to gather by the river to discuss upcoming EYC programs and events.
More information available here. Please
contact Wright Montgomery, Volunteer EYC Coordinator, with any questions by email or (706) 631-0946.
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| Next Week |
November 2 - November 8 |
 Coats for Kids (Outreach Coat Drive)
Cold weather is fast approaching! Please donate coats, jackets, hats, gloves and scarves. All sizes are needed, boys and girls, new and gently used. A drop off box is located in the Narthex and Tyler Hall. The cold weather gear will be distributed to our friends in the neighborhood at Craig-Houghton Elementary School. Please help a child bundle up this winter!
Contact Kathy Enicks for more information.
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 Tuesday's Music
Tuesday, November 10, 12:00 noon
Tuesday's Music Live continues its 28th season Tuesday, November 10 with a free concert by Thomas Pandolfi, pianist.
The full schedule is available on-line here.
Lunch, catered by Sleeping Bear Kitchen, is available after the concerts by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. Reservations can be made online at
www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com,
or by calling the Box Office, 706-722-3463.
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Manna Pantry
Friday, November 13, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 14, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Manna Pantry is a ministry that provides food to 130 families and individuals throughout the year. Friday volunteers help unload the truck, arrange tables, assemble boxes, open and sort items, and box food for persons who will need special assistance the next day. Saturday volunteers will greet and check in guests, then fill their boxes as they move them along the tables cafeteria-style. Some volunteers are needed to assist persons by carrying their loaded boxes to their cars. This is a good ministry for adults, teens, and older children with parents. For more information
contact Anita Tanner
or by telephone (706) 993-5720.
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EYC Ski Trip for Senior High Students
Registration NOW
All High School Students are invited to attend a Ski Trip weekend retreat in West Virginia on January 15-17, 2016.
Registration form, available here,
with $50 deposit is due now. Financial assistance is available. For more information, contact John Jenkins.
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Keith Shafer Featured in Concert
Friday, November 13, 7:30 PM
Our organist, Keith Shafer, will be the featured soloist with Symphony Orchestra Augusta in a rare performance of Francois Poulenc's Organ Concerto in G Minor. The concert will be held at Augusta's First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way, Friday, November 13, at 7:30
PM. Tickets are available on-line from
Symphony Orchestra Augusta, or 706-826-4705.
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Open Sundays for Altar Flowers in Advent (Greenery)
Three Sundays in Advent are open Sundays for Altar Flowers. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor a Sunday in honor or memory of someone or "many" someones please
contact the Parish Office. During Advent you may sponsor a Sunday for $50, our normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone and contribute to the Flower Guild at the same time. For more information contact
Lynn Mays
or
Clint Carroll
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Thanksgiving Eve Service
Wednesday, November 25, 7:00 PM
Bring your family and friends to the Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist, Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00 PM. The Saint Paul's Choir will sing all your favorite Thanksgiving Hymns and loaves of blessed bread, for use at the Thanksgiving meal the next day, will be given to everyone in attendance. Join us in giving thanks for our many blessings on this national and religious holiday. |
Make an Advent Wreath for your family
Sunday, November 29, 9:00 - 10:50
AM
Advent begins Sunday, November 29. Join us in Tyler Hall from 9 - 10:50
AM to make an Advent Wreath for your home. All supplies will be provided, including wreath, live greens, and candles. $10 donation.
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Columba House Augusta needs "stuff" to get up and running.
Please peruse the needs list. If you can support this important new Episcopal ministry in Augusta, then please contact
Ranie Neislar or 912-236-4279 to coordinate donations/pick-up.
Columba House Augusta, located at 1867 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904 is a new Episcopal intentional community where young people can explore spirituality through dialogue, prayer, and service to our neighbors.
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Children and Youth Christmas Pageant Information
Once again Saint Paul's Christmas Pageant will take place during the 11:00 service on Sunday, December 20th.
We invite all children and youth to be part of the cast. No previous acting experience required - just a desire to share the Christmas story with our congregation. Speaking parts will be assigned to children ages 8 and up- no memorization required. Costume fitting and rehearsals will take place during Christian Formation on December 6th, 13th and 20th beginning at 10:00 AM. Children will feel more comfortable in their roles if they are able to attend each of these practices.
In order to ensure we have plenty of costumes, please let us know by Sunday, November 22nd if your child is planning to be in the pageant.
E-mail Dea Baldwin.
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