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The E-Newsletter from Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church
69 Mobley Road, Hamilton, GA 31811
August 30 - September 5, 2017
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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.
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm
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From Fr. Jeff,
What are your gifts? For a moment, be really honest and don't worry about sounding boastful. Are you good at fixing things? Are you good at listening to someone who is struggling? Are you good at baking cakes? Are you good at teaching someone how to do something? Are you good at encouraging others? Make a mental note of those things or even better, write a few of them down. Now, think about someone you know who might need that gift this week - a friend, a child, a parent, a co-worker - and make an effort to use that gift to fill their need. We all have different gifts and we all have different needs. Luckily, we have one another and can use those gifts to fill the needs. This is what it means to be the Body of Christ: every member doing its part in order for the whole body to do what it's called to do. Once you practice using your gift for someone you know, take an extra leap and use it for someone you don't know, and see what happens!
*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+
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Hurricane Harvey Relief
We've all been watching reports of the devastation brought by Hurricane Harvey. It's hard to imagine what it must be like to live through such a storm, losing your home, clinging to a rooftop waiting for rescue and seeking food and shelter for your family wherever you can. The loss of property is great, but the human toll is much greater. If you feel God's call to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Texas, it's most important to pray for them that they feel God's healing love and strength, and then if you are able, consider making a financial contribution to
Episcopal Relief and Development
They truly need our help!
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*******SNICK*******
SNICK starts back on September 6 at 5:30pm!
SNICK is back!!!!! If you are between the ages of 4-12 years old and want to join us on Wednesday nights for worship, dinner, and fun, then St. Nicholas is the place to be.
We are also looking for teen mentors to help with the SNICK program. You must be between 13-18 years old. A teen mentor is a
positive
model that works with the youth in the
SNICK
program and builds relationships by helping to plan and participating in SNICK activities. If interested, training will be on Wednesday, August 30th at 6pm at St. Nicholas.
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.
Meet Emily!!
Emily Turner is our SNICK director! She was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia and is what you might call a "cradle Episcopalian". She grew up attending St. Tomas and was confirmed at Trinity Episcopal after attending the Happening Retreat at Camp Mikell in Toccoa, Georgia. She graduated from Columbus State University in 2009 with her bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and has been a public school teacher in Muscogee County for nine years. In addition to teaching 2nd graders, she is also a bronze level USA wresting coach. This past February, Emily and her partner, Steven welcomed their beautiful daughter, Aubrey Claire into the
world
. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, kickboxing, playing disc golf and traveling.
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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.
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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.
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Stewards of the Month
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e are grateful for all who worked long hours in the August heat to maintain the beauty of the Memory Garden and grounds, especially Bill and Terry Caudill, Bobo and Barbara Morgan, Steve Morse and Phebe Robinson. They have been selected as Stewards of the Month for September.
When you see them, please remember to thank them for all their efforts.
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Breakfast Sign-Ups!
A new sign-up sheet is posted for those who want to bring breakfast on Sundays. Anything is welcome, from donuts to fruit to casseroles, so bring what you love to eat.
Have it available right after the 8:30 service until just before the 11am service. The responsibility will be on those who bring the food to clean up and take left-overs, but this can be shared, so don't let that stop you. Just ask someone else if you can't.
The main purpose is camaraderie between the services. A bit of breakfast with coffee or juice provides a pleasant touchstone to our Sunday community.
Look for the sign-up sheet and jump on the list!
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Aside from regular services, St. Nicholas is out and about visiting parish members and community. Father
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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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." ~Linda Sawyer
Contact
Bert if you would like to participate.
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Lectionary Readings
If you would like to see the readings for Sunday,
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Adult Formation- A Journey with Mark
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!
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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.
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LOBSTERFEST 2017 SAVE THE DATE!
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Look at one of the trips that will be offered for bid!
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And this doll!
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Stitchers Alert!
Our last meeting was a celebration of ALL the work that has been accomplished and an autumn renewal of dedication.
Let's begin to meet monthly in order to supply that important encouragement to one another as we dedicate ourselves to our canvases in progress and continue to celebrate our completed work.
We will gather
Saturday, September 23
at 10a-12p at St. Nicholas.
All are welcome!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1 Sean Moody
2 Drucye Cox
3 Annabelle Hughes Linda Sawyer
5 Jessica Cody 1
2 Chris Dixon
17 Mary Davis
18 James Knoblauch
19 June Nowell
23 Sammy Hubbard
26 Charlotte Winsness
29 Amy Buchanan
30 Bill Caudill
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
2 Bob & Janice Murphy
3 Doug Jr. & Peggy Martin
25 Geoff & Phebe Callaway Robertson 30 Charles & Lynn Norris
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Please take a moment, and say a prayer for...
Amy
Dianne & Larry
Family of Bert
Evan
Mary
Sharon
Bob
Nikki
Fred
Peggy
Amy
Ann
Errol
Bobby
Hank
Nicole
John
Scott
Derek
Michael & Jeri
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In This Issue
Office Hours
From Fr. Jeff
Hurricaine Harvey Relief
Outreach Opportunities
Prison Ministry
SNICK
Lay Ministry
Stewards of the Month
Breakfast Signup
Vestry Minutes
Sunday School
Journey Bags for Foster Children
Bright Way Ministries
Lectionary Readings
Adult Forum: A Journey with Mark
Choir
Cubs for Christ
Instant Church Directory Update
Lobsterfest Silent Auction
Lobsterfest Save the Date
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Prayers
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Links (in alphabetical order)
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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.
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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 help us keep the church directory as up-to-date as possible.
If you have not yet filled out a form, please pick one up in the cloister room and return to the church office. Or you can send your info via email to the Parish Administrator at
contact@stnicholashamilton.org
- Please include:your names and the names of your minor children,
- address,
- email addresses,
- phone numbers (cell and home),
- birthdays and anniversaries.
If you need a new picture or a new name tag, indi
cate that as well.
Feel free to use a favorite picture. Just send it in jpeg form to contact@stnicholashamilton.org.
Mobile App Installation Instructions
This is a free app that allows members to sync your church's directory to their iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, Android device or Kindle Fire.
Members will be able to view the church and staff information, as well as search and view family members. Members will also be able to call, email or text if a phone number or email address is available on the church, staff or family details. Any changes that are generated on Instant Church Directory Online will automatically download to each member's devices, ensuring they always have the latest information.
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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.
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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.
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GoFundMe Campaign for
Zion Church
For our next phase of fundraising for historic
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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If you or your family members will be in a play, concert, sports or school activity please send the information to the church
contact@stnicholashamilton.org
to be printed in the newsletter.
St Nicholas members can then know what is happening with their church family and perhaps attend some of the functions. Include the event with dates, times and location. This is for children, teens and adults.
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And when you do, be sure to subscribe to
Website Updates
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You will find the block on the bottom of the home page.
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Gospel Sing on Friday October 27th at 7 p.m.
Singers will be the world famous CHUCK WAGON GANG
and the Exhorter's Quartet.
Tickets are $10 advance, $12 at the door, $8 for groups of 12 or more.
Date October 27th
Time 7:00 pm
Location Old Mountain Hill Schoolhouse Auditorium
47 Mountain Hill Road, Fortson.
For more information or tickets you may call Ginny 770-696-7548.
Thanks so much. Richard & Ginny Nash of Harvest Time
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