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| The Flower Guild busy Greening the Church. |
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| Mr. Shafer plays Santa at the Choir Party. |
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The Narrators join Mary and Josepeh, Angels, Shepherds, Kings, a shining Star, and Sheep
after the retelling of the Christmas Story. |
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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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9:45
AM
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Becoming Jesus' Prayer - Berlin Room
No other Christian Formation Classes are being held. |
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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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Spiced Cider 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 Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12. |
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. ALL who are interested in this class are invited to attend an information/organizational meeting
THIS SUNDAY at 9:45 in the Berlin Room. NOTIFY Fr. Jenkins no later than Monday, January 4th to participate in the class. You will need to either
order Becoming Jesus' Prayer from Amazon.com OR notify Fr. Jenkins by Monday the 4th so he can order a copy for you to pick-up/purchase in the church office on the 6th, $10. ALL classes will meet in the Berlin Room from 9:45 to 10:45.
INFORMATION/ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING THIS SUNDAY, 9:45-10:45, Berlin Room. ALL ARE INVITED!
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Rector's Discretionary Account
It is the tradition of Saint Paul's Church to designate that cash offerings and designated checks on the first Sunday of each month be deposited into the Rector's Discretionary Fund. These funds are used to help minister to the needy within our community, to help further the work and ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support programs and institutions within the parish and community that minister to those in need.
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Brighten your home with a poinsettia! Please take home one of the beautiful poinsettias with you Sunday.
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Got Beads?
Mardi Gras tickets are on 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!
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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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January 4 - January 10 |
Baptism Offered
Sunday, January 10, 11:00 AM
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, January 10, 2016. If you would like to be included in this service, please
contact the church office by Monday, January 4.
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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.
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 Is your birthday around the corner 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.
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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.
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 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. |
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Open Sunday for Altar Flowers
January 24 is an open Sundays for altar flowers. This is the only open Sunday prior to Easter. If you would like to sponsor the flowers in thanksgiving or memory of someone special, please contact Lynn Mays or Clint Carroll . We are in the process of confirming the 2016 flower calendar. If you are interested in a sponsoring a recurring Sunday, please contact Elisabeth Price to discuss open Sundays.
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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. Details will follow. Please mark your calendars.
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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.
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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.
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