The E-Newsletter from Saint Nicholas Episcopal  Church  
69 Mobley Road, Hamilton, GA 31811
706-628-7272
August 23- 29, 2017
Sunday Service at Christian Valley at 10:00 am

St. Nicholas' mission is to be an example of Christ's love 
for all people.
Our vision is to be the center of nourishment in mind, body, and spirit
for all people in our community.  
Office Hours 

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm


  
 

From Fr. Jeff, 

Monday was the solar eclipse! For a few brief moments, all of us were united in sharing in the wonder and awe of this irregular cosmic event. No matter what our religious background, political affiliation, skin color, cultural upbringing, or sports team loyalty, we stood looking up to the heavens. Hundreds of years ago, before scientists could give such precision on when an eclipse would happen, people just experienced them randomly. Some would think the world was ending. Some would think God was angry. But some thought that an eclipse signaled a renewing of creation. Some saw it as a fresh start. Think about your experience of the eclipse, and pray that it might signal a new beginning for our country, our communities, and our homes, that we, too, may find ourselves renewed by God's amazing creation.

*If you would like to receive messages like this in text form from Fr. Jeff every week, text "Add me" to  706-761-0115

Peace, Jeff+

     
Outreach Ministry Opportunties:

Mondays at 2:00pm 
Holy Eucharist at Harris County Jail, 
contact Fr. Jeff at 706-761-0115.

We are in NEED of 2-3 more volunteers to go with us to the jail, especially on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Mondays of the month. If you would like to help, please contact Fr. Jeff.

 


Another Outreach Ministry Opportunty!

Donate food to fill backpacks. We need nourishing foods such as cheese sticks, applesauce, tuna, granola bars and ravioli. The snacks help ensure that the students - whose families struggle to afford 
food - eat well over the weekend.


Help at St. Nicholas on Wednesdays at 1:40pm 
packing  backpacks for BackSnacks.
Help with deliveries to school on Thursdays.

Contact Grant Flynn at 706-457-9531 to volunteer.

Worship at Christian Valley Church

This year's "pulpit swap" with Christian Valley Church will be on August 27 at 10:00 am with Father Jeff at the pulpit, located on Hwy 315, Cataula, GA

Please plan to be there August 27th which will be filled with joyful worship and fellowship, as we share our traditions with one another. There will be a potluck lunch after the service.

Directions from Pine Mountain/Hamilton: Take Highway 27 South. Drive 7.8 miles from Hamilton Square to Cataula. Turn right on Highway 315 West. Drive 0.5 miles. Watch for the fork in the road - stay to the left on Highway 315. In 0.4 miles, Christian Valley Church is on the right.

Directions from Columbus: Take Highway 27 North. Drive 8.3 miles from Williams Rd. to Cataula. Turn left on Highway 315 West. Drive 0.5 miles. Watch for the fork in the road - stay to the left on Highway 315. In 0.4 miles, Christian Valley Church is on the right.

 

 

It is time again for Lobsterfest and that means the amazing 
St. Nicholas Silent Auction! 

This year we are looking for donations of art, tickets to concerts and theatrical events, gift baskets, handcrafted items and gourmet foods. Exciting events are still welcome (e.g. cocktail parties, dinners, etc.) as are vacation homes. 

 Simple Ways you can help:
  • Donate an item
  • Volunteer your professional service
  • Ask a business to donate an item, gift card, etc.
  • Ask friends, neighbors, family to give

All donations need to be at the church no later than Sunday, September 10th. Thanks so much!

If you have any questions or need to make a donation, please contact 
Anne Huie at 706-530-8326 or 
William Morgan at  706-587-2068

Check out pinterest.com for great silent auction donation ideas.
 *******SNICK*******

SNICK starts back on September 6 at 5:30pm!  

Mark your calendars. If you would like to participate in helping in any way, please contact our NEW SNICK Director, Emily Turner at snick@stnicholashamilton.org or 706-987-0878. 

If any 6th-12th grader would like to be a Teen Mentor, please come this Wednesday, August 23 at 6:00pm to meet with Emily






Update to login for members

The latest Instant Church Directory update (Apple version (1,2), allows members to choose their own password to login into the app. This is the extra level of security.


So, if a member is having trouble logging into Instant Church Directory and they are an iOS user on the latest version (1.2), they'll create their own password on the website. The password must have at least 8 characters and contain at least two of the following special characters: capital letters, numbers or symbols.

Once you enter a password and confirm it, click Request Login.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link.
Click on the link and registration is complete!
Close the browser window. Open the app on your phone. You can then login to the app with the password you created.


please contact Marci Horne for changes

 

Aside from regular services, St. Nicholas is out and about visiting parish members and community.    Fr. Jeff and LEV's visit hospital or home-bound parish members, family members, Bright Way Personal Care Home, and Harris County Jail.   Other places would love to have visits from us. There is a big need to bring God's love to the community through Eucharist and pastoral care. LEV's are trained to give Eucharist and provide pastoral care.  












Children's Lego Sunday School 
September 10th at 9:45 
We will be starting The New Testament, so the kids will really enjoy this segment!  Come one, come all!  Please also let Rebecca Crowley know if you would like to be in the teaching rotation. As always, thanks for all you do to further the spiritual growth of our youth and our congregation!
 
Possible 5th & 6th Grade Sunday School Class:
 We are prayerfully considering starting a new youth Sunday School class for our 5th and 6th graders.  We really need a couple of people that would be willing to work with this age group.  We already have one volunteer, so this would be a rotating schedule.  Please contact Rebecca Crowley or Father Jeff for more information.  Thanks!

 
Journey Bags for Foster Children  

Harris County DFCS has asked if we might create "journey bags" for kids who are going into foster care.  Many times these children do not have anything but the clothes on their backs. Please bring items like diapers, bottles/sippie cups, underwear, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wipes, pajamas, small toys/stuffed animals for ALL ages and we will collect until  September 10 . 
After church that day we invite you to stay for a few minutes to help pack up the bags. 


For more information, contact Daughters of the King President Jennifer Milton or Andy Butzon.
 
Choir will start rehearsing on Wednesdays on September 13th from 6:30-7:30.

Choir will start vesting and singing during the 11:00am service on September 17th. 
Choir warm up will be at 10:20am on Sundays.


Bright Way Services


"We took church today to Brightway Personal Care Home.  My wonderful friend, Bert Tomlin, gave a beautiful homily on letting go and letting God do what he does.

I love Sundays with these seniors.

Some of them don't know why we are there but they seem to know we love them."    Author: Linda Sawyer on Sunday, 13 August 2017

Contact  Bert if you would like to participate.
 


Lectionary Readings 

If you would like to see the readings for Sunday, 
    Adult Formation- A Journey with Mark

Matthew is about to head off down roads to Damascus. But Mark is on his way for a visit.

We are on a break for two weeks as we enjoy our Sunday at Christian Valley and Labor Day Weekend. Mark arrives on Sunday, September 10th. Books are in the Office.

All are welcome to Adult Formation. What you can expect: 

Exciting and careful reading of the biblical text supplemented by cultural and historical surroundings. 

 Also, good conversation, varied views, new insights into the Gospels, laughter and fellowship are included. 

 It is not stuffy and at times you can expect donuts!


Cubs for Christ  
On the 2nd Thursday of the month at Park Elementary starting September 14 at 2:45pm: 

Once a month, we partner with FOCUS to host an after-school Bible club for 2nd-4th graders at Park Elementary. At Cubs for Christ, we sing songs, hear stories, do activities, build relationships, play games, and share snacks. 
If you would like to help in any way, even for one month, please contact Fr. Jeff. 







LOBSTERFEST 2017 SAVE THE DATE!


              

Humane Society of Harris County



Sporting Clays for Shelter Strays
 
Sunday, September 24th
Big Red Oak Plantation
2:00 start
 
$100* per person
 
FUN PRIZES!!
NSCA registered on pheasant course
Non-registered on quail course
 
Go to www.scoringpro.com to sign up!
 
call Jennifer Daniel 706-325-4723 with any questions
 
 
*A portion of your donation is tax deductible. HSHC Tax No. 58-2020386.  The Humane Society of Harris County is an exempt nonprofit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  We receive no city, state, or federal funding. 

 
Public Events

Bishop Curry Keynote Address at Candler School of Theology

Wednesday, October 11, 2017
This event will include a keynote address by the Presiding Bishop on moral leadership. There will also be a panel discussion including the Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Bishop Wright from the Diocese of Atlanta; The Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. from Candler School of Theology; and The Rev. Kim Jackson, chaplain of the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center.

  • 5:00 p.m. Candler School of Theology- Reception
  • 7:00 p.m. Keynote address: Theme- Moral Leadership
  • 7:45 p.m. Panel Discussion
  • Venue: Candler School of Theology, 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 See Map
  • This event is open to the public
Annual Vergers' Guild Conference

Friday, October 13, 2017
Presiding Bishop Curry will join us in service, worship, and conversation at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He will preach at Holy Eucharist as well as give the Keynote Address which will highlight the ministry of the Verger leading the Church in the Jesus Movement.
  • 12 p.m. Holy Eucharist: Presiding Bishop Curry to celebrate and preach
  • 2:45 p.m. Keynote Address by Presiding Bishop Curry
  • 3:30 p.m. Bishop's Forum with assembled Vergers
  • Venue: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 See Map
  • This event is open to the public.
   
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

1 Patty Hamilton 
6 Dick Wood 
10 Trish Wehrle 
13 Danielle Whitworth 
15 Kelly Dimon 
17 Lanette Martin 
20 Lexie Whitworth 
26 Geoff Robertson 
27 Leslie Cooling 
31 Nancy Callaway
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

3 Chris & Andy Butzon 
5 Bill & Terry Caudill 
16 Lynn & Kenny Hall 
18 Jeff & Molly Jackson 
29 Gene & Pat Demonet 
31 Sammy & Kristy Hubbard













Please take a moment, and say a prayer for...

Brenda 
Vivian
Ingrid
John
Diane
Terri
Harris County Jail Ministry
 Brightway Patients & Staff 
BackSnack Program
Safe Families for Children Program
 Michelle 
Bill 
Heather 
Barbara
Danny
Nate


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In This Issue

Office Hours

From Fr. Jeff

Instant Church Directory Update

Outreach Opportunities

Prison Ministry

Pulpit Swap

Lobsterfest Silent Auction

SNICK

Instant Church Directory

Lay Ministry

Vestry Minutes


Bright Way Ministries

Lectionary Readings

Adult Forum: A Journey with Mark

Choir  
 
Lobsterfest Save the Date
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries

Prayers



Links (in alphabetical order)
 
















CONTACT
  
Deadline for submitting news items is noon Monday.
 Send news and photos to: 
 
The Spirit of St. Nicholas 
is published weekly by 
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church.



St. Nicholas Vestry 2017

Sue Halmrast, 
Senior Warden and Outreach 
706-663-9198

Bob Hamilton, 
Junior Warden and Hospitality 
210-243-9084

Bill Caudill, Building & Grounds
706-628-5792
Drucye Cox, Communications
706-615-6791
Martha Dimon, Stewardship & Finance
706-587-3243
Phebe Robertson, Parish Life
706-681-2964
Steve Morse, Co-Chair Parish Life
706-527-2225
Rebecca Crowley, Children and Youth Formation
706-570-6429
Jennifer Milton, Pastoral Care
706-580-4035


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Please look for these cards in the narthex or in the pews and place them in the alms basin if you give electronically.

Father Jeff will bless them at each service along with the other offerings.
Electronic Common Prayer


Electronic Common Prayer, Version 2.0   (eCP)  is a brand new update to the first, fully authorized, interactive version of the Book of Common Prayer 1979 of the Episcopal Church USA.
Click here for details 
 
GoFundMe Campaign for Zion Church



For our next phase of fundraising for historic 
Zion Episcopal Church   in Talbotton, Georgia , we have set up a 
GoFundMe  campaign. 

There is much to be done to help this amazing bit of Georgia history. 

Please share this and encourage people to be generous. 


For over 160 years, Zion Episcopal Church has watched over the village of Talbotton, GA. There are not many 160-year-old structures still standing in our country.





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