Lessons for This Sunday are Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10,22; 

1 John 3:1-3; & Matthew 5:1-12.

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Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM, Berlin Room

 What are the connections and implications between environmental realities and core issues of Christian faith, morality, and spirituality? Join this seven week program of prayerful inquiry and discernment for ourselves and our church. A workbook ($9) accompanies this program. Two meeting opportunities weekly: Sunday, 9:30-10:30 AM & Wednesday, 12 noon-1:00 PM.  More information included in this email.    Contact Rev. Jenkins with questions.  

Coats for Kids at Craig-Houghton continues this Sunday. The weather is finally chilly and will get colder. Many students at Craig need coats and jackets. We can use new or gently used heavy coats, lightweight jackets, fleece jackets, sweatshirt jackets, boys' and girls' gloves, mittens, and hats. Children's sizes, 6-16, and adult sizes, S, M, & LG, are needed. Target, Old Navy, Costco, and TJ MAXX have large selections at good prices. Cash donations are welcome, too. Donation boxes are located in the Narthex and Tyler Hall.  Questions please contact Kathy Enicks.

Quarterly acolyte training is Sunday, November 5, 12-1:30  PM . Anyone ages 9 and up interested in becoming an acolyte and all current acolytes are invited and encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served in Tyler Hall with training following in the chapel. Participants are requested to register so that lunch can be planned.  Email Acolyte Master, Todd Shafer , for more information or to register

Sunday, November 5, 2-4:30 PM  Please note the time.

Next Sunday, EYC is back at our second favorite spot on the river for ultimate frisbee and badminton. Following Acolyte training, we will carpool from the church to the home of Lelia Barrett for an afternoon of games. (Arrive at the Barrett's at 2 PM.) Pick-up will be at the Barrett's at 4:30 PM. Contact Ranie for more information or directions.

Sunday, November 5, 6:30 -7:30 PM

Our memorable receptions are made possible by a combination of delicious foods and motivated individuals wanting to extend hospitality to all those who walk through our church doors.

You can help by making or purchasing a finger food or beverage for the reception. We also need a few individuals to help with set up, clean up, or serving during the reception.

Anita Tanner, Hospitality Chair, is coordinating this reception. Please email or phone her (706-993-5720) to let her know what you are bringing and your availability to serve. Anita will respond to you individually and will publish an update next week.

Evensong is at 5:30 PM on Sunday, November 5, and the service will include the premiere of the Preces and Responses that were commissioned by the Saint Paul's Choir from British composer, Paul Leddington Wright, and dedicated "in memory of our beloved cantor, James Claiborne Coleman III, who died last year. The choir will also sing Mr. Wright's Evening Service written for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Wheeling, West Virginia, and his setting of "Let saints on earth in concert sing," composed for the Belmont School of Music in Nashville. Mr. Wright is the conductor and arranger for the BBC Television series, "Songs of Praise" and formerly the Director of Music of Coventry Cathedral. A reception in Tyler Hall follows Evensong and child care will be available. 

Tuesday's Music Live, 30th season continues Tuesday, November 7, at 12 noon, with a free concert by Hannah Lash, harpist. Lunch, catered by It's Official, is available after the concerts by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person.  The full schedule including lunch menus is available at  www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com . Advance lunch reservations, $12 per person, required. 

Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, November 8. On the menu: baked penne pasta, garlic bread, salad, and dessert. $5 per person; $15 max per family. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please RSVP to Todd Shafer.

Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, November 12, 10:30 AM, Tyler Hall
Next Sunday is Birthday Sunday. Join us during "Coffee and Conversation" (10:30 - 10:45 AM) in Tyler Hall. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in November.
 

See who's celebrating in November!

November 12, on the Portico
Calling All Angels! Next 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 three Sundays. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Kim Butler at or (706) 833-8541.

The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses. Could this be your contribution to our worship? Please contact Director of Music, Keith Shafer, and let him know of your interest. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 PM and Sunday mornings at 10 AM.

We need additional helpers to pack and move boxes at our next Manna Pantry November 17 & 18 in Tyler Hall. Families with children and youth are encouraged to join parishioners of all ages serving this ministry.

Open Sunday for Altar Flowers

December 31

Sunday, December 31 is an open Sunday for altar flowers. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor a Sunday in honor or memory of someone or "many" someones please contact the parish office. The 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 the parish office . 

 

Are we missing your birthday?

Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.

Our "Second Sunday"  Birthday Celebration  will be November 12.  Please Join us. 

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