Weekly Postings
January 1 - January 10, 2016
In This Issue
Drop in for Ann Marie January 13
Ann Marie Reckentine to Retire

Ann Marie Reckentine, who has been a vital member of the Saint Paul's staff and community, will retire as of Friday, January 15th.  Ann Marie has given so much to the life of our parish and will be sorely missed.  Her infectious laugh, easy manner, dogged devotion and commitment, her easy wit, and wealth of knowledge will be hard to replace.  We wish her, and her husband George, well as they begin this new phase of their lives. 
 
On Wednesday, January 13 at 12 noon the staff, vestry and Building and Grounds committee will host a lunch in her honor.  Please plan to drop by the office throughout the day on the 13th to wish Ann Marie well and thank her for her dedication to Saint Paul's Church.

This Sunday January 10
  Our Schedule This Sunday      
             
8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I without music
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Continental Breakfast in Tyler Hall
9:45 AM
Becoming Jesus' Prayer - Berlin Room

10:00 AM
Welcome to Saint Paul's 
Parlor 
10:00 AM
Christian Formation Classes for all ages
11:00 AM
Holy Baptism & Holy Eucharist Rite II
with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
Following the 11:00
AM Service 
Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Tyler Hall
5:30 - 6:15  PM
Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion

 The lessons for this Sunday  are Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.

Epiphany Christian Formation: 
Becoming Jesus' Prayer: Transforming Your Life Through the Lord's Prayer -- open to all adults and EYC youth.

Sundays January 10th thru January 31st, 9:45 AM 

Fr. Jenkins is offering a class in the Season of Epiphany that invites us to rediscover and deepen our spirituality through praying The Lord's Prayer. You will need to order Becoming Jesus' Prayer from Amazon.com ALL classes will meet in the Berlin Room from 9:45 to 10:45.

Welcome to Saint Paul's Orientation
Sunday, January 10, 10:00 AM, The Parlor 

New to Saint Paul's or just new again? Each quarter we provide a casual opportunity to meet some of our staff, find answers to your questions, and learn how you can get involved in the activities of the church. Please join us Sunday, January 10, at 10 am in the Parlor.
Is your birthday in January? Let's CELEBRATE!

We are excited to announce a new ministry of celebration within our church-- "Second Sundays" Birthday Celebrations! 

On the Second Sunday of each month, ALL are invited to gather in Tyler Hall following the 11 o'clock service for a brief but joyful celebration to honor our old and young souls whose birthdays fall in that month. On Second Sundays, our usual after-service gathering on the front porch will relocate to Tyler Hall. 

If you enjoy baking and would like help provide celebration goodies, then please  contact Fr. Jenkins.

Mardi Gras Approaches

Mardi Gras tickets are for sale in this Sunday in the Narthex, in the Parish Office, and online. ( Parish Happenings Section on Home Page)  

Advance tickets are $5 off the price at the door.  Don't miss out! Mouth-watering Creole dinner, cash bar, live band, exciting auctions, tons of fun! Proceeds benefit the church's outreach ministry. 

The Mardi Gras Party is just a month away on February 6!  

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) 
Grades 6- 12
This Sunday, January 10, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
EYC meets this Sunday at Saint Paul's. All are invited and friends are always welcome. Contact Wright Montgomery for more information.

Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion  with Prayers for Healing
Every Sunday, 5:30 - 6:15 PM

This Sunday's Guest Musician is Rob Foster. 
Next Week January 11 - January 17
Tuesday's Music Live Resumes
Tuesday, January 12, 12:00 noon
Tuesday's Music Live continues its 28th season Tuesday, January 12 with a free concert by Trio Carolina. 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 or by calling the Box Office, 706-722-3463.

Register for Happening Weekend  (Youth grades 10 -12)
January 29-31, 2016,  Honey Creek

Happening #96 will be held at Honey Creek January 29-31, 2016, and is open to those in grades  10 - 12. During a Happening weekend, participants worship, play, sing, and talk about God's place in their lives. They make new friends who share similar concerns and questions - a reassuring discovery. A teenager who acts as "rector" leads the weekend with the help of a staff consisting mostly of young people. Some staff members give challenging talks, after which there's time for discussion and activity. Together, the staff and participants share in an exploration of the impact of Christian faith in their daily lives. Happeners who attend a weekend for their first time are called "Candidates." To be a Candidate, one must have completed the 9th grade and have not begun college, and fill out the application linked below. For more information on Happening, please visit the Georgia Happening website.

Happening costs $100 to attend, and financial assistance is available. Those seeking a scholarship will need to contact our Interim Missioner for Youth, Rebekah Stewart, at (912) 236-4279 prior to registration.


Saint Paul's Youth are attending this event.  If you need transportation, please contact Wright Montgomery
Looking Ahead 
Parents of College Students
The Daughters of the King keep our college students on their prayer list and would like to continue to send cards and small gifts to them.  If you have a child in college, whether in town or out of town, please send name, address, email and birthday to the Parish Office so that they may stay in touch.
Baptism Offered
Sunday, February 7, 11:00 AM
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2016. If you would like to be included in this service, please contact the church office by Monday, January 31.

January - March Outreach Opportunities


Click here to find the winter 2016 service opportunities. Some are year-round; others are seasonal. Check often to see how you may get involved. We invite you join us as often as you are able.

Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 24, Following the 11:00 AM service, the River Room
The 266 th; annual parish meeting and brunch will be held Sunday, January 24, following the 11:00 AM  service. Anita Tanner, chair of the Hospitality Committee, is coordinating brunch. Please bring a dish to share to the River Room kitchen. We will not hold an 8:00 AM service on January 24th; however, will hold the 5:30 PM Celtic Service. Please mark your calendars. 
2015 Contribution Statements
2015 Contributions Statements will be mailed no later than January 31, 2016.  If you have questions, contact Meredith Beach or by phone at (706) 724-2485 extension #204.
VESTRY NOMINATIONS REQUESTED

The Vestry Nominating Committee is seeking candidates whom you believe would make outstanding Vestry members for Saint Paul's. If you'd like to suggest someone, including yourself, please contact Monty Osteen, Sr. Warden

VESTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
The basic responsibilities of the Vestry are:
· to help define and articulate the mission of this congregation
· to support the church's mission by word and deed
· to support the clergy
· to ensure effective organization and planning
· to manage resources and finances
· to attend monthly vestry meetings and annual vestry retreat
· to serve as liaison to assigned parish committees
This is a 3 year term.

MINIMUM CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Vestry, a nominee must answer "yes" to all of the following questions.
· Have you been baptized?
· Do you regularly attend worship services at Saint Paul's?
· Are you a pledging member of Saint Paul's?

CANDIDATE PROFILES
Each nominee slated to run for election to the Vestry will be invited to share a profile with the parish via our regular parish communications including the weekly newsletter.
January 2016
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Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.
 
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