Weekly Postings
Weekly Postings November 11 - November 20, 2016
In This Issue

WED 5:30 PM
Historical Heritage Commission Meeting

SAT 9:30 Noon
Nov. 19
Flower Guild

Christian Formation for All Ages  
Sundays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
ADULTS:
The Forum - - The Chapel 
Living in Community - The Berlin Room
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 
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  

This Sunday November 11
  Our Schedule This Sunday      
             
8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:45  AM - 9:30 AM
Continental Breakfast -
Tyler Hall
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Christian Formation for All Ages
See schedule below
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Tyler Hall
11:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II with 
the Saint Paul's Choir
Following the 11:00
AM Service 
Lemonade on the Lawn
5:30 PM
Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing  
The lessons for Sunday  are Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; and Luke 21:5-19.

2nd Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, November 13, 10:30 - 10:45 AM Tyler Hall
This 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 November.

 
Angel Tree 2
Angel Tree Christmas Program Kick-off
Sunday, November 13, on the Portico
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 10th at 9:30 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.

Sunday's Special Music

Sunday we welcome the five members of the Russian ensemble, "ChoRuss," who are from St. Petersburg and on a tour of the United States. "ChoRuss" will sing the Prelude & at Communion at Saint Paul's on Sunday. Thanks to the Whitneys and the Haskells for being hosts to our Russian guests. Sunday morning's special music is given by Ann and Anthony Ewell.  Visit the ensemble's Facebook page to see several performance videos. 
No EYC This Sunday 
The youth have been busy at the Diocese of GA Convention  and the lock-in this weekend; therefore, there will be no EYC on Sunday.  If you have questions about Youth programing at Saint Paul's, please email Ranie .
 
Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Every Sunday, 5:30 PM
 
This Sunday's Guest Musician is
Katie O'Shaugnessy.
 


Next Week November 14 - November 20

Craig-Houghton Tutors Needed

Craig-Houghton has asked us to participate in an Innovative Initiative to improve test scores on the Georgia Milestone tests with our students. We  NEED one or two more 4th grade tutors and one 3rd grade tutor. (for a
very sweet 3rd grade girl) Please consider joining our tutoring team on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Call or email Kathy Enicks at [email protected] or 484-433-4007. Thank you.
Are You Missing a Dish?
We have a large collection of party platters, trays, and dishes in the Tyler Hall Kitchen left after various church functions.  Please stop by this Sunday to claim any of your items from the counter.  Building & Grounds is beginning the process of cleaning, organizing, and inventorying this space in preparation for future updates.  
Coats for Kids at Craig 
Concludes this Sunday
This week is our last week of our coat drive. We need donations of boys' and girls' coats and jackets from children's size 6 through adult extra-large. New and gently used light jackets and heavier coats are both needed, along with hats, gloves, and scarves. Donation boxes are located in the Narthex and in Tyler Hall.   Not getting rid of coats this year or No time to shop?  Monetary Donations are gladly accepted.  We'll do the shopping for you.  If you have questions or would like more information about our programs at Craig-Houghton Elementary contact Kathy Enicks.
Manna Pantry
Friday, November 18, 4:00 - 5:30 PM (Please note the change of time.)
Saturday, November 19, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

We need additional helpers to unload the truck Friday Evening & pack and move boxes Saturday morning at our next Manna Pantry November 18 & 19. Manna Pantry at Saint Paul's Church provides a box of food six times a year to those in our community who need this supplemental assistance. Food is ordered from Golden Harvest Food Bank and is delivered to Saint Paul's on Friday evening. Manna Pantry volunteers unload the truck, organize the food, and assemble boxes for recipients Friday evening from 4-5:30 PM. Recipients are registered and served on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM - 12 noon. Volunteers also help carry boxes to the cars. Families with children and youth are welcome to join parishioners of all ages serving this ministry. For more information or to volunteer, contact Anita Tanner.
Looking Ahead 
Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, November 22, 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, November 22, with a free concert by Martin Soderberg, Pianist. The full schedule and 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.
Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist
Wednesday, November 23, 7 PM 

Bring your family and friends to the Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist, Wednesday, November 23 at 7 PM. The Saint Paul's and Canterbury choirs will sing traditional music. Blessed loaves of bread for use at the Thanksgiving meal will be given to all. The offering Thanksgiving Eve will be given to the DCCM (Downtown Cooperative Church Ministries) Food Bank. Join us in giving thanks on this national & religious holiday.


Make an Advent Wreath
Sunday, November 27, 9:00 - 10: 50 AM, Tyler Hall  
Advent begins Sunday, November 27. Drop 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.

Please contact the parish office if you have evergreens that can be donated for this event.  



Applications are being accepted for the 2017 session of SUMMA Debate Camp.
Youth Entering Grades (9-12)

SUMMA Student Theological Debate Society is inviting high school students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2017 to apply for SUMMA Debate Camp, held July 18-26 at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. SUMMA Camp is a unique opportunity for students to explore their faith through intellectual channels, meet lifelong friends, and have a lot of fun on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country!
 
At SUMMA Camp, students of all faiths learn valuable skills for debate, public speaking, and theological reflection. No previous debate experience or formal theological study is necessary. Campers have a true collegiate experience, but camp is not all work! There is plenty of time left over to swim, play sports, watch movies, go bowling, and have lots of great, summer fun!
 
At the beginning of camp, a resolution is introduced, and each student argues both sides of the issue. Past resolutions include:
"Christians, Muslims, and Jews all worship the same God,"
"Euthanasia is morally justified,"
"Christian marriage is a solemn and public covenant between a man and a woman in the presence of God,"
"Outside the Church, there is no salvation."

At the end of camp, the SUMMA prize is awarded to the student who best exemplifies the spirit of SUMMA camp: speaking the truth in love. The SUMMA prize includes a $1,000 scholarship. For all students, the cost of SUMMA is partially defrayed through donations, grants, and an endowment. The cost to parents is $750, which includes room, all meals, and all materials. A limited number of scholarships are available for students with demonstrated financial need.
 



NEW QUARTERLY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Fall Quarter (October - December)

  The new Quarterly Outreach Opportunities is available here.  Mark your calendar with these October - December 2016 service opportunities.  We invite you to join us as often as you are able. 
This Week's Diocese of GA Newsletters


News from our Neighboring Parishes  
An Advent Day of Preparation for the Augusta Episcopal Convocation
Church of Our Savior, 4227 Columbia Road, Martinez, GA 30907
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

The Christmas Story in Art presented by Dr. Andrew Laurie Stangel, Art Historian. The Gospel story illustrated by the world's greatest artists: Leonardo Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo and many more photographed by Dr. Stangel. Tickets are free, but space is limited. Pre-register: 706 863-1718.  Agenda for the day available here.
October 2016
Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.

Our Second Sunday Birthday Celebration 
will be November 13.  Please Join us. 


 
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