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November 20- November 29, 2015
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Book Study for Advent
The Reverend John Jenkins will offer a book study during Advent at Saint Paul's. We will join with Episcopalians across the Diocese in reading
Rowan William's Being Christian. The class will be offered Wednesday mornings and/or Sunday mornings. Please contact John with your preference of time.
One Book One Diocese
This Advent, you are encouraged to join with Episcopalians across the Diocese in reading Rowan William's Being Christian. This work, written by former Archbishop
of Cant
erbury Rowan Williams, is based on talks given at Canterbury Cathedral as
part of a se
ries of open lectures in 2013. In it, he shares insights into
baptism, Eucharist, reading the
Bible, and praying. While the work is brief, the view Williams'
offers is deeply Anglican, immanently accessible, and bracingly prof
ound.
How to Take Part
While congregations are encouraged to form study groups to share their thoughts face to face each week in Advent, you can also participate with the rest of the Diocese o
nline. First, each week in Advent read the selected portion of the 96-page book or listen to the corresponding part of the 2 hour and 25 minute audio version. Then each Sunday in Advent, we will add a reflection on the section for the week to the website
1book1diocese.georgiaepiscopal.org
where you can also take part by adding your comments on that reflection as well as your thoughts on the questions Williams poses at the end of the chapter.
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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8:00
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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
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Christian Formation Classes for all ages |
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11:00
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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 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 93; Revelation1:4b-8; and John 18:33-37. |
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Children and Youth Christmas Pageant Information
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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The 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.
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 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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Angel Tree Christmas Program 
Sunday, prior to & following the 11 AM service
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Every Sunday, 5:30 - 6:15 PM
This Sunday's Guest Musician is
Carl Purdy.
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November 23 - November 29 |
 Tuesday's Music
Tuesday, November 24, 12:00 noon
Tuesday's Music Live continues its 28th season Tuesday, November 24 with a free concert by Continuo Collective of the South.
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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The Ordination of John W. A. Jenkins
Your Prayers and Presence
On Tuesday, November 24
th
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!
Reception Follows in the River Room
A nursery will be available.
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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 religio
us holiday.
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Happy Birthday, Iris
Saint Paul's Outreach Team Celebrates with Our Little Roses
Saint Paul's Outreach has sponsored Our Little Roses Orphanage in Honduras for eight years. Many will remember MK had a special connection to this ministry and especially to a young lady, Iris, who will be turning 15 on November 25th. The staff at Our Little Roses shared this note in a recent email, "She has come from literally slinking around the edges of a room/space to being presented for her 15th birthday in a regal dress, with make-up and hair beautifully done."
Thank you to all who have shared in this ministry.
Click here to read the Our Little Roses Newsletter
for details of the QUINCEAÑERA celebration as well as a story of a young lady who our Outreach team met in 2007-2008 who is now a dentist.
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Parish Office Closed
The Parish Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 - 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. |
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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Fundraiser for DCCM
Monday, November 30, 5-8 PM Zaxby's located on Walton Way
Saint Paul's is one of the 14 member churches of the Downtown Cooperative Church Ministries (DCCM)who provide food to those in need in the Augusta area. The Zaxby's on Walton Way will contribute 10 % of their all of their sales from 5 - 8
PM on Monday, November 30th to DCCM.
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Christmas Caroling to our Homebound Parishioners
Sunday, December 6, 12-3
PM
Join us Sunday afternoon December 6, for an afternoon of caroling to Saint Paul's homebound parishioners. We'll meet in Tyler Hall for a quick lunch and then travel in groups to spread some holiday cheer. Song sheets and maps will be available.
Contact Todd Shafer for more information.
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Angel Tree Shopping Adventure
Wednesday December 9, 10:00 AM
Please join us for our annual Angel Tree Shopping Party. We will have a group of volunteers meeting at the Target on Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway at 10
AM on Wednesday, December 9th. It is a fun morning of shopping and preparation followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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Augusta Choral Society Concert at Saint Paul's 
Saturday, December 12, 7:30 PM
The Augusta Choral Society (ACS) presents "
Truth From Above"
Saturday, December 12, 7:30 PM
at Saint Paul's Church.
The concert includes performances of the concert version of
Amahl and the Night Visitors by Menotti,
The First Noel by Wilberg,
Believe from The Polar Express, and
Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah and
features the Augusta Choral Society, Soloists
the Lyra Vivace Chamber Orchestra.
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 Angel Tree Breakfast and Celebration
Saturday, December 12, 9:00 AM
The children in our mentoring program at Craig-Houghton Elementary and their siblings will join
our parish family on Saturday, December 12th at 9:00 AM
to celebrate Christmas. We will gather in Tyler Hall to enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast, cookie decorating, hot cocoa bar, craft making, story time, and music. At the end of our party, the children will be presented with their gifts. Please join us for a special celebration that is guaranteed to fill you with the Christmas spirit! Parishioners of all ages and abilities can volunteer to help with set up, signing children in, cooking, providing hospitality to the children and families, helping with cookie decorating and crafts, and cleanup. Contact Kim Butler for more information.
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Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.
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