Weekly Postings
September 15 - September 24, 2017
In This Issue
Saint Paul's THANK YOU

Last Sunday we Kicked-Off Fall with a Low Country Boil. Thank you to everyone who brought a side & helped with set up and clean up!  A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE COOKS!
(Eric Friedman, John Luther, 
Todd Schafer, & Joseph Scherer)
Formation Last Sunday

Cornerstone Last Sunday
 This Weekend September 15-16
Manna Pantry
Friday, September 15, 4 - 5:30 PM
Saturday September 16, 9:30 AM - 12 noon

We need additional helpers to pack and move boxes at our next Manna Pantry September 15 and 16 in Tyler Hall. Families with children and youth are encouraged to join parishioners of all ages serving this ministry.

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 4:00 - 5:30 PM. Recipients are registered and served on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM - 12:00 noon. Volunteers also help carry boxes to the cars. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Anita Tanner.

Our Schedule This Sunday September 17
 

8:00 AM
Baptism & Holy Eucharist Rite I

8:30 - 9:30 AM
Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall

9:30 - 10:30 AM 
Formation  For all ages 
See below for location

10:30 - 10:45 AM 
Coffee & Conversation
Tyler Hall

11:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs

Following 11:00
AM Service 
Lemonade on the Lawn
5:00 - 6:30  PM
EYC (youth grades 6-12)
5:30 PM
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
with Prayers for Healing

Lessons for This Sunday are Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 114; 
Romans 14:1-12; & Matthew 18:21-35.
Sign Our Ironman Wall
Sunday, During Coffee & Conversation, 10:30-10:45 AM
Tyler Hall
The Ironman 70.3 is truly an endeavor of mind, body, and spirit. You are invited to leave the athletes who come to Saint Paul's a word of encouragement before they begin the day's journey.  Our "wall paper" is hung in Tyler Hall.  Stop by during coffee and conversation to add your inspiration. 
Formation Classes This Sunday September 17
A Life of Grace for the Whole World
Offered and led by SPC's Creation Care group, staff, and clergy
Sundays, Sept. 17 thru October, Berlin Room, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Wednesdays, Sept. 20 thru October, TBA, Noon - 1:00 PM

What on Earth is Creation Care and what does "A Life of Grace for the Whole World" mean? In this new formation offering, laity, staff and clergy will lead a rich exploration of these topics so that we may perceive the connections between present day environmental realities and core issues of Christian faith, morality, and spirituality. We are made one body in Christ Jesus, through whom all things were made, so whether you consider yourself an environmental critic, inquirer, or advocate, come and participate in this highly interactive program of faithful learning and discernment. Ten copies of the workbook are available in the office for $9 or order your own. Email Fr. Jenkins for more information.
My Faith - My Life -- grades 6-12
Leader: Ranie Neislar
Location: Youth Room, Upstairs Parish House

Youth Formation this Sunday.  But first, breakfast to get the morning going!  

Additional youth announcements are sent out in the Youth Newsletter and through a "Remind" text. If you have any questions or need to be added to the group text for reminders about youth events, please email Ranie.
SPARK -- Ages 8-10 or grades 3-5
Leader:  Coleman Graham 
Location: Room #1, Children's Ministries Center

Our older children will again immerse themselves in SPARK, where they will work with the same themes and Scripture that we all encounter in common worship. Every lesson follows a four-part pattern: Gather, Open the Bible, Activate Faith, and Send. Week after week, the children and their leaders gather together, explore the Scriptures, enjoy one another's company, pray, and discover God's presence in their midst.
Godly Play -- Ages 4-7 or kindergarten thru 2nd grade
Leaders: Ginny Henson, Jennifer Marr, & Kim Butler Location: Room #2 Children's Ministry Center

ALL children inherently know God, but it is up to us to give them the language of the Christian faith so they can grow to make meaning of our faith in their own lives. Godly Play is a profound method rooted in Montessori principles that forms child spirituality by attending to their natural gifts for wonder and discovery. Children are greeted at the door of the Godly Play room by Ginny, the "door person." It is VERY important for parents to respect the boundary of the door threshold by not entering the children's sacred space--their Godly Play room. We cannot wait to welcome your children each Sunday!
Sunday Evening September 17
EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12)
Sunday,  5- 6:30 PM, Youth Room
EYC this Sunday at Saint Paul's.  Dinner will be included. Friends are always welcome. For more information about our youth programs or events contact Ranie.

Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing

Sundays, 5:30 PM

This Sunday's guest musicians are Eryn Eubanks & the Family Fold .
Next Week September 18 - September 24
Prayers for Ironman
Are you an Ironman Participant?  We'd like to add you to the Prayers of the People next weekend and cheer you on at our cheer station.   Email us to let us know you're running, biking, & swimming.

Ironman Weekend 
Saturday & Sunday, September 23-24
Please mark your calendar for the Augusta Ironman 70.3 weekend on Saturday, September 23rd and on race day, Sunday, September 24th.  There are many opportunities for parish members to get involved.   Check out our Ironman Sunday email for details.  W e look forward to seeing you on race weekend! It will be an exciting weekend for Saint Paul's and Augusta! If you have question or would like additional information, please contact Kim Butler   or by phone at (706) 833-8541.   
Saint Paul's Ironman Gear Drop Team
Sunday, September 24

Ironman 70.3 Volunteers are needed to work the Gear Drop at the 5th St. Marina the morning of Sunday, September 24. Volunteers will work during the early morning checking in participants' gear before they begin the swim portion of the competition. This will be Saint Paul's signature participation in the Ironman event. We need 20 volunteers. To volunteer, register online here. This direct link pre-fills the page with our Ironman team. Check the box next to "Gear Drop," and then click on "Register Now." Follow the remaining prompts to complete the required information. George Barrett is our Team Captain for the Swim Gear Drop this year. If you need additional information, you may email George  or phone at (706) 831-7436.
Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development
for Hurricane Response
Please continue to pray for all those impacted by the hurricane, for first responders who are conducting rescue operations and for church communities who are reaching out to care for their most vulnerable members and neighbors. 

Contributions to the  Hurricane Relief Fund  will help Episcopal Relief & Development support Church and other local partners as they provide critical emergency assistance to those most in need.   Episcopal Relief & Development works closely with church partners after disasters, equipping them to meet needs of those most vulnerable in their communities. Currently, the ERD staff is responding to areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, and watching developing tropical storms. Because of the strong diocesan partnerships, Episcopal Relief & Development is ready to assist in the recovery of the impacted areas for as long as necessary. You can help provide critical relief to affected communities by donating to our Hurricane Relief Fund. To donate and read the latest updates, visit  episcopalrelief.org/irma
The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses
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.
Do you have some time to give to Craig Houghton?
Every tutor reaches one more child.  Every reader reaches two more classrooms!

We tutor 3rd, 4th & 5th graders every Wednesday at 1 PM for 1 hour.  We also need readers to come read storybooks to the 4 year old and 5 year old kindergarten classes!!  Please think about joining us. We have lots of fun with some great kids.  Email Kathy Enicks or call at 484-433-4007. 
Looking Ahead 
Saint Paul's Book Club
Thursday, September 28, 10:45 AM, Tyler Hall
Do you enjoy reading a good book? Now is a great time to join this fun group! The book club is reorganizing and would like to hear from you. What's on your reading list? Would you be interested in meeting at a different time or place? Share your suggestions with Anita Tanner.

The next quarter's books are listed below. Please join us for a lively discussion followed by lunch at a downtown restaurant.

* SEPTEMBER - A Land Remembered (1984 edition) Patrick D. Smith
* OCTOBER - To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon

The Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 1, 4 PM, The Churchyard
In the spirit of Saint Francis, bring your feathered, furry, multi-legged, or scaly friends for a celebration and blessing Sunday October 1, at 4 PM in the Churchyard. The Saint Paul's Blessing of the Animals is cosponsored by The Augusta Humane Society. Please consider an optional donation of one of the following items to The Augusta Humane Society: paper towels, bleach, Dawn detergent, 13-gallon garbage bags, or a cash donation. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Service of Commemoration for the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
Sunday, October 1, 5:30 PM, Saint Paul's

Sunday, October 1 at 5:30   PM Saint Paul's Church will host a service of commemoration for the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.  This service brings together congregations throughout the CSRA who represent a broad range of Protestant Churches in our community.  

Plan to join together as we commemorate this anniversary.  
Saint Paul's Church Night on the River
Friday, October 27, 6:30 - 9 PM 

"Now God saw everything: indeed, it was very good."

Come celebrate God's good creation with an evening of locally sourced music, food, drink, and fellowship! Let's share our passions for God's creation, our connection to it and each other, and explore our role as caretakers of creation. We'll consider the ties between faith and the environment, and discuss how we can pursue care of creation in our community. This celebratory evening, sponsored by the Creation Care team, complements "A Life of Grace for the Whole World" formation class which begins this Sunday, September 17.
Open Sunday for Altar Flowers 
November 19 & November 26 are open for altar flowers. If you would like to sponsor the flowers in thanksgiving or memory of someone special, please  contact the parish office
Fearless Faith Boundless Love
January 20, 2018, Honey Creek
Register Here
The Diocese of Georgia's Revival: Fearless Faith, Boundless Love, originally planned at Honey Creek this weekend, has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 20, 2018. Find out more here. 

New Outreach Opportunities
Fall (August - September )

The new  Outreach Opportunities is available here. Print copies are also available in the Narthex.  Mark your calendar with these August - September 2017 service opportunities. We invite you to join us as often as you are able.  
News from our Neighboring Parishes
Organ Dedication
Sunday, September 17, 4:00 PM, Our Redeemer Lutheran
The congregation of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 402 Aumond Road in Augusta, is dedicating the church's new digital organ this afternoon at 4:00 PM. Guest organists are Brad Cunningham (St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Columbia, SC), Robin Erickson (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Milledgeville), Nick Lowrey (Augusta University), John Wilson (First Presbyterian Church, Augusta), and Keith Shafer (Saint Paul's Church, Augusta). The public is invited. A reception follows the program.
Cursillo/Ultreya & Covered Dish Supper
Thursday, September 21, 6 PM, Church of the Holy Comforter
At the June Ultreya at Church of the Good Sheppard, Rose Wilson from the Diocese Cursillo suggested the Augusta Convocation have a quarterly Ultreya.  The covered dish September Ultreya is being held at Church of the Holy Comforter at 6:00 on Thursday, September 21.  Anyone who has attended Cursillo or is interested in attending is invited.  For more information, please call Linda Dinkins at 706-755-8124 or Pam Coffey at 706-910-4657.
First Annual Oyster Roast - Vestry Fundraiser
Saturday, October 7, 4-6 PM, Church of Our Savior
Oysters on the half shell & low country boil - $35;  Crab legs, oysters, and low country boil - $45;  Crab legs and low country boil - $35.  All meals include low country boil: potatoes, smoked sausage, corn on the cob, and shrimp: slaw and rolls.  Tickets available from Vestry members and the Parish Office (706) 863-1718. For more information,  Flyer Posted Here. 
News from the Diocese

 Click here to read this week's Diocese of GA Newsletter: From the Field
 
September 2017
Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.

Our "Second Sunday"  Birthday Celebration  will be September 10.  Please Join us. 

 




 
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