Third Sunday of Advent
December 11, 2016
"We invite everyone to share communion around God's altar.
We strive to be a welcoming and relevant Christian community doing what matters through prayer, worship, teaching, outreach, fellowship, and service.
We will demonstrate the real life application of scripture, tradition, and
reason by providing a safe place to respond to each other's needs,
hurts, joys, and interests."
Resurrection Episcopal Church
1755 Duncan Bridge Rd.
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Sunday - 11th
8:15
Holy Eucharist II
9:30 Christian Formation
10:30
Holy Eucharist II
Monday - 12th
5:30
Yoga
11:30
WRECs' lunch @ Rib Country
7:00 Finance Meeting
Wednesday - 14th
6:45
Choir Practice
8:00 AA meeting
Thursday - 15th
10:30
Preschool Christmas Party
6:00
Compassion Meeting
6:00 Preschool Christmas Program
Saturday - 17th
7:00 Celtic Christmas @ Sylvan Valley Lodge
7:00 Family Promise Christmas: A Musical Celebration @ First Presbyterian Church, Cleveland
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Sunday,
December 11, 2016
First Reading
Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm
Psalm 146:4-9
Second Reading
James 5:7-10
The Gospel
Matthew 11:2-11
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8:15 am
Crucifer
Steve Wydra
Lector
Wayne Barrios
Denny Wydra
Altar
Debbie Wydra
Addie Bolton
Acolytes
Raegan Cash
Aubrey Bolton
Lectors
Bob Kroll
Deb Kroll
Mary Geidel
Ushers
Michael Randall
Ben Bolton
Greeters
Michelle Boyce
Stephanie Bolton
Children's Chapel
Cash
Altar
Nancy Phillips
Community of Hope Minister
Joanna Moylan
Flowers
Joanna Moylan
Teller
Chris Geidel
Social Hour
Bill & Linda Perry
Vestry Person
of the Day
Paul Kimball
If you are unable to serve in your designated ministry, please find a replacement and then contact the church office with the change
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Resurrection
Cycle of
Prayer
12/11
Ron & Marteen Goodwin, Helen Greear, Charlotte Greer, the Greer family
12/12
David Greer, Geoff & Sue Gstalder, Ray Gregory & Katie Lynam, Sharon Hall, Chuck & Jaymi Hampton
12/13 Bently & Christy Harris, Jill Hazen, Steve & Julie Hill, Curtis & Genie Hixon
12/14
Larry & Kathy Holbrook, the Johnston family, Peg Jones, Jan Kay & Kelly Smith
12/15
Russ Keen, Allene Kelley, the Kendall family, the Kidd family, Dan Kiessling, Patsy Kiessling
12/16 The Kimsey family, Bill Kinsland, the Koeppel family, Richard & June Krise, Paul & Cynthia Kimball
12/17 Gretchen Kwatra, Bob & Nancy Lambdin, Kevin & Nancy LaForce, Bob & Deb Kroll
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December 11-17
12/12
Pam Gilbert, Erika Koeppel
12/15 Hugh Peebles
12/16 Addie Bolton
12/17 Andrew Bergin, Jack Butcher, Gil Pollitt
12/16 Larry & Kathy Holbrook
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Welcome to the latest edition of our eNewsletter.
Wherever you are on your faith journey, may you discover God's spirit here at Resurrection. May you experience God's love and feel God's blessing as you participate in the life of the parish.
We will see you in church!
If you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please contact the parish office, a member of the clergy, or a member of the vestry. Please do not hesitate to let us know of any needs that arise.
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Pastoral Care Corner
- Betty Streeter is recovering in the hospital from open heart bypass surgery.
- Michael Randall is undergoing chemo therapy.
- Morris Braswell is undergoing radiation and chemo therapy.
- Hans Schacht is in hospice care.
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Pledge Today for 2017!
The Annual Giving Campaign for 2017 is now under way.
You can make your pledge online through Resurrection's secure website,
www.resurrectionsautee.com. Simply go to our website
and click on the top middle tab, "Giving," then click on "Estimate of Giving for 2017." Just fill out the simple form and your confidential pledge will be forwarded to the church office. It is really easy!
Church is an important part of all of our lives and your pledges support our ministry in the community. Thank you.
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Christmas Poinsettias 2016
Deadline to Order: December 21, 2016
Do you have a loved one whom you would like to remember this Christmas? The church will be ordering poinsettias in December for Christmas Eve. The name(s) of the person(s) remembered will be listed in the Christmas Eve service bulletin. The cost is $15.00 each.
Please provide the following information:
In memory of: ___________________________________________
In thanksgiving for: _______________________________________
DONOR(s): _____________________________________________
Mail should be addressed to Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1755 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee, GA 30571.
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Resurrection Preschool Christmas Program Reception
Cookies Needed
The preschool Christmas Program is Thursday, December 15 at 6:00.
This is a very special event for our preschool and parish. For the reception, we are asking for simple Christmas cookies. If you would like to donate cookies, please place them in the kitchen with a label "preschool reception." Thank you for all you do for the preschool.
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The theme this week is "Hope in Waiting." If you would like to review the material prior to Sunday's discussion, follow this link:
Hope in Waiting.
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Children's Sunday School
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Christmas Pageant
There will be no Children's Sunday School the 2nd and 3rd Sundays in December.
However, there will be Christmas Pageant practice on Friday, December 23, from 10:00-12:00. The pageant will be presented during the Christmas Eve service. (More details to follow.)
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Northeast Georgia-based Yonah Brass choir and Family Promise are pleased to invite the public to a one-night-only FREE concert to celebrate the rich and joyous sounds of the season. "Family Promise Christmas: A Musical Celebration" will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland. Along with traditional Christmas songs like "Joy to the World" and "Silent Night," Yonah Brass will also perform fun family favorites including "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" and a holiday rendition of "Afro Circus/I Like To Move It" from the popular children's movie Madagascar 3. Special guest performers will include vocalist Catherine Brooks-Geiger and pianist Kathy Duran.
CONCERT DATE & TIME: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland, 147 N. Main Street, Cleveland, GA
TICKETS: FREE, with a free-will offering to benefit Family Promise of White & Habersham Counties. General seating. All ages welcome.
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Preschool News
We had so much fun making our
Christmas crafts and snacks.
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Women's Bible Study
First & Third Thursdays, beginning January 5, 2017
"We will begin our new Bible study,
Finding I Am, in January. We meet at 6:00 on the first and third Thursdays at the church.
Due to construction, we may have to be flexible on our meeting place - this is a good thing! In this study, we will be discussing the 7 "I Am" statements from the Gospel of John. Our own Tera Johnston will be leading this study.
If you have any questions, please contact Tera, Patty Kidd or me. We will be glad to help.
We hope you all can make it and ... bring a friend!"
Denise Dorsey
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23rd Annual Parish Meeting
December 4, 2016
Follow
this link to read the complete report for the 2016 Annual Parish Meeting.
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Top left: incoming vestry members, Michael Randall & Chris Geidel with Fr. Scott (not pictured: Jan Kay); top right: Patty Kidd; middle left: Candina Butcher & Fr. Scott; middle right: Paul Kimball & Fr. Scott; bottom left: Colley Case, 2016 recipient of the Resurrection Cross, & Fr. Scott; bottom right: outgoing vestry members, Denise Dorsey & Paul Kimball with Fr. Scott (not pictured: Paul Abele)
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Daughters of the King Installation
December 4, 2016
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New members: Michelle Boyce & Jane Mitchell
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WRECs' Christmas Party
December 6, 2016
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Parish Hall Building Update
December 7, 2016
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In order to have your pledge contributions included in your 2016 statement of giving, you must have your contribution in the church office no later than Wednesday, December 28, 2016.
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The Resurrection Episcopal Advertising Guide is available by following this link
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If you would like to advertise your business or purchase a memorial or thanksgiving message, please contact Michelle Boyce at 706-348-7657 or mgboyce1@hotmail.com.
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New Online Photo Directory
In Process
We are in the process of creating an online photo album (password-protected) on the parish website. It will include a photo and names(s) only - no personal information. If you have had your photograph made, it is likely your photograph will be included in the online gallery. If you have not, we would like to take your picture. If you wish to opt out, please email frscott@windstream.net.
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The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1755 Duncan Bridge Rd.
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-865-9680
PARISH STAFF
The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, Assisting Bishop
The Rev. Scott Kidd, Rector
Brandon Nonnemaker, Minister of Music
Cassie Abernathy, Administrative Assistant
Sonya Chesser, Preschool Director
Paula Cundiff, Sexton
MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY
Paul Abele (2016) - Administration
Denise Dorsey, Junior Warden (2016) - Formation
Paul Kimball, Senior Warden (2016) - Administration
Michelle Boyce (2017) - Participation
Linda Perry (2017) - Compassion
Becky Schacht (2017) - Compassion
Joe Cash (2018) - Formation
Carolyn Clarke (2018) - Participation
Fonda Dodd (2018) - Participation
Larry Holbrook, Treasurer
Patsy Kiessling, Recording Secretary
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Patsy Kiessling
The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
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