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Weekly Postings September 23 - October 2
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Ironman Weekend - Spreading the Love!
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Meeting Next Week
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Ironman Debriefing
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I was a first-time participant in Augusta 70.3 on Sunday, and I was shocked and "undone" by your hospitality. Please know how much your Sunday morning hospitality meant to me, and I presume, the other athletes.
Where I live, "church people" have the worst reputations for buzzing cyclist or cutting them off on the way to church on Sunday morning. As a Jesus follower, this breaks my heart, for many reasons, but mostly because it paints of picture of Jesus, and the church, that is contrary to what He lived and taught.
YOU shared the love of Jesus, inviting people in regardless of whether or not they agreed with your theology. YOU lived the love of Jesus, providing for people without determining if you thought they were "worthy" of your offering or truly in "need" of it. YOU risked having your floors dirtied and your toilets stopped up for strangers who might not have even considered how long it would take you to clean up before services. YOU spent your money to give to people who were choosing a race over Sunday worship. I was so proud of the "church" on Sunday.
Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to use your restroom. Thank you for greeting me kindly at the door. Thank you for showing so many people that Jesus welcomes them, just as they are. We don't have to change to come to Jesus, but, if we hang around Him, we will be changed into more gracious people who truly love our neighbors the way He loves us.
With gratitude and thanksgiving,
Monica
Mobile, AL
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An Ironman Thank You to ALL!
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De
ar Saint Paul's Family,
Thank you for opening your hearts and showing love and hospitality during this past weekend's Ironman event. Approximately 80 volunteers from our parish participated by baking sweets, working at the pasta dinner, volunteering with hospitality on race morning, working at the swim gear drop, and cheering on runners in front of our church. We had over 50 volunteers who committed to being at the church at or before 5 am on Sunday morning. Ranie Neislar, Elisabeth Price, and our youth even spent the night at the church so they could volunteer at the dinner and on race day. It was an amazing outpouring of support and offered with love and enthusiasm.
Our church was filled this weekend with athletes and spectators from all over the world. We have received so many words and messages of thanks for opening our doors and for the warm welcome and many kindnesses shared.
Special thanks to George Barrett, Charles Duchscher, and Anita Tanner for serving as team captains for our volunteer events and to our dedicated clergy and staff who worked so hard to help make everything run smoothly.
Rick Murphy, an athlete from Atlanta wrote, "Saint Paul's is awesome, not just the pasta dinner and opening up soooo early in the morning with coffee, but offering a great place to reconnect with your long-distance Augusta friends. It's one of the reasons this is my favorite race. Spreading the love!"
And that is it in a nutshell....spreading the love! Thank you for the love that you shared and for serving as the hands of Christ. You are the best and we celebrate being part of such a beautiful and vibrant church family!
With love and gratitude,
Kim Butler and Terry Johnson
2016 Ironman Coordinators
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Our Schedule This Sunday
8:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite I
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8:45
AM - 9:30
AM
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Continental Breakfast -
Tyler Hall |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Welcome to Saint Paul's
Class for Newcomers |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Christian Formation for All Ages
See schedule below
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10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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"Coffee & Conversation"
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11:00
AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Saint Paul's and the Canterbury Choirs
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Following the 11:00
AM Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn
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4:00 PM
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Blessing of the Animals
Churchyard |
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5:30
PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Reception following |
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The lessons for Sunday are Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Lamentations 3:19-26, 14-16; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; and Luke 17:5-10.
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Christian Formation Classes for ALL Ages
Sundays 9:30 - 10:30 AM
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ADULTS:
The Forum -
- The Chapel
Living in Community - The Berlin Room
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YOUTH:
High School -
Living in Community
Youth Room, Upper Level, Parish House
Middle School -
Journey to Adulthood
EYC Christian Formation Room, Upper Level, Parish House
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CHILDREN:
Grades 3- 5 -
Spark Activate Faith
Spark Room, (Room 1), Children's Ministries Center
Grades PK - 2 (ages 4-7) -
Godly Play
Godly Play Room, (Room 2), Children's Ministries Center
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Rector's Discretionary Account
Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy's Discretionary Account. Frs. Muir and Jenkins use these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need.
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 Welcome to Saint Paul's - For Newcomers
Sunday, October 2, 9:30 AM, The Parlor
New to the Saint Paul's community? We'd like to get to know you better. Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal meeting in the parlor at 9:30
AM on Sunday, October 2.
RSVP to Elisabeth Price in the Parish Office.
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 The Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 2, 4 PM, The Churchyard
In the spirit of Saint Francis, bring your feathered, furry, multi-legged, or scaly friends for a celebration and blessing Sunday October 2, at 4
PM in the Churchyard. The Saint Paul's Blessing of the Animals is cosponsored by The Augusta Humane Society. Please consider an optional donation of one of the following items to The Augusta Humane Society: paper towels, bleach, Dawn detergent, 13-gallon garbage bags, or a cash donation. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.
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EYC Bonfire
Sunday, 5:00 - 6:30
P
M, Saint Paul's
EYC Next Sunday, October 2, Join Saint Paul's EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) as we welcome cooler temperatures by exploring the grounds of Saint Paul's for hidden treasures. We will learn more about our worship space and explore new ways of experiencing holy ground. We will top our evening off with a bonfire! Don't miss this fun event as we welcome fall.
Parents: We send a separate email for EYC events
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email the Parish Office
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing Every Sunday, 5:30 PM
Katie O'Shaugnessy is our guest musician.
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October 3 - October 9 |
Ironman Post Event Debriefing Meetings
Tuesday, October 4th, 12 noon, Tyler Hall
Wednesday, October 5th, 5:30 PM, Conference Room
Ironman volunteer events at Saint Paul's were great, but we are always looking for ways to make things even better. We will have two meetings next week to give you an opportunity to offer your ideas and suggestions for Ironman 2017:
Tuesday, October 4th at noon in Tyler Hall &
Wednesday, October 5th at 5:30
PM
in the conference room. PLEASE RSVP to KIM.
If you are unable to attend but would like to offer input, please feel free to email your ideas and suggestions. If you have questions, please
contact Kim Butler by email or at 706.833.8541. Thank you!
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 Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, October 9, 10:30 - 10:45 AM, Tyler HALL
Next Sunday is Birthday Sunday during "Coffee and Conversation" (10:30 - 10:45 am). ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration in Tyler Hall for all whose birthdays fall in October.
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Fall Newcomers' Party
Sunday, October 9, 6-8 PM, The home of Susan and George Muir
New to the Saint Paul's family in the last year? We'd like to get to know you better. Ple
ase
join us for drinks and a light supper, Sunday, October 9, at the home of Susan and George Muir.
Please RSVP to the parish office
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 Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, October 11, 12:00 noon, The Nave and River Room
Tuesday's Music Live, America's largest luncheon concert series, continues its 29th season at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 11, with a free concert by Ang Li. The full schedule along with lunch menus are available at
TuesdaysMusicLive.com. Advance lunch reservations, $12 per person, required. Private tables are available for parties of 4 or more, and large groups can be accommodated. More than 150,000 music-lovers have attended the series since it began. The concerts are often standing-room-only with 200 staying for the elegant catered lunch in the River and Berlin Rooms.
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 Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, October 12, 6-7 PM, Tyler Hall
The Choir is going to Greece in 2018. Celebrate with us at the next Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner, 6-7
PM, Wednesday, October 12, in Tyler Hall with Greek Cuisine: Moussaka, Greek salad, and bread. And Baklava! $5.00 donation per person, $15.00 per family appreciated. A RSVP is not necessary; however, if you know you plan to attend please
contact Keith Shafer so that we may be the best hosts. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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Veterans' Ice Cream Social
Sunday, October 16, 2:15 PM, GA War Veterans Nursing Home
Thank our Veterans for their service Sunday afternoon, October 16, at our quarterly ice cream social. We'll Meet at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home on 15th Street in the dining hall at 2:15
PM to serve ice cream and cookies and spend time visiting with our Veterans. All ages welcome.
Contact Sid Trimmier for more information.
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SAVE the DATE for the Fall Parish Life Parties
Save the date for our fall parish parties: Under 50 Gathering, Friday, October 21 and Primetime, Sunday, October 23. Details to follow.
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Open Altar Sundays for Greenery in Advent
Three Sundays in Advent are open Sundays for altar arrangements of greenery. 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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NEW QUARTERLY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Fall Quarter (October - December)
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
will be October 9. Please Join us.
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