Weekly Postings
October 12 - October 21, 2018
In This Issue

Vestry
MON 5:30 PM

 
Building & Grounds 
THURS 12:00 Noon

Jesus Teaches
Throughout October, look for a series of messages from the Stewardship Committee that reflect on Jesus' teachings about money as well as personal statements from families and individuals about giving. These reflections and statements invite all of us to consider anew the meaning of Christ-centered stewardship. We will begin asking for your 2019 financial commitment after the Feast of All Saints' Day, November 1st.


"When considering the lives we lead, we must remember everything we have or own essentially is a gift from the Lord. John 3:16 tells us that "God so loved the world that HE gave..." Regardless of how large or small the amount, we commit to giving because it is our responsibility as Christians. We offer our gifts, not because we are forced to give, or because we feel guilty, but because it is the right thing to do. By giving, we are supporting Saint Paul's, which in turn supports the spiritual well being of so many in the CSRA and beyond. By giving, we are expressing our appreciation for all the blessings received from our Lord."
    - Sara and Kevin Ratcliffe  
New Vestry Member

We are pleased to announce Barbara Coleman has accepted a nomination to fill the open position on the Vestry.  Barbara will complete the unexpired term of Allen Harison, who because of increased business and family commitments, resigned this summer.

Barbara recently retired from AU's Hull College of Business where she was associate dean for many years. She is happy to have time now to participate in EfM as well as chair the Evangelism Committee. She first joined Saint Paul's Church in 1974 and is honored to serve on the Vestry.
Our Schedule this Sunday October 14

8:00 AM  
Holy Eucharist, Rite One
 
9:30 AM  
Christian Formation for ALL ages
See information below 

10:30 AM  
2nd Sunday Birthday Celebration
Tyler Hall
11:00 AM 
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
The Nursery is available.

following 11:00 AM  
Lemonade on the Lawn

5:30  PM 
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Carl Purdy is  our guest musician.
This Sunday October 14
Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, October 14, 10:30 
AM , Tyler Hall
ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in October. J oin us during "Coffee and Conversation" (10:30 - 10:45  AM ) in Tyler Hall for "Birthday Sunday". 
 


Need CPR? (Confidential Prayer Request)
We all do sometimes, and Daughters of the King are committed to daily prayer for you. Complete a CPR card on Sunday (found in church pews), find us on the website (saintpauls.org) or call the church office with your requests.

Fall Newcomers' Party
Sunday, October 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
New to the Saint Paul's family in the last year? Please join us at our Fall Newcomers' Party for drinks and a light supper this Sunday, October 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the home of Kathy and Charlie Enicks. Email Elisabeth Price in the parish office for directions and to RSVP.

Share your Saint Paul's Pictures 

We invite you to share your Blessing of the Animals or other Saint Paul's pictures with us so they can be added to our photo galleries.  Email your pictures to [email protected]

Formation Groups
Sundays at 9:30 AM
ADULTS

RECTOR'S FORUM
Leader: Fr. Muir and guests
Location: The Parlor
The Rector's Forum offers a time and place for engaging conversation that is not anchored to a specific curriculum or topic. Always we consider how to honestly and faithfully live out our Baptismal vows, whatever the topic of the day. 
"WOW... I never knew I didn't know that!"
Leader: Fr. Jenkins
Location: Berlin Room

The Inquirers Class is for everyone who is interested in a fresh look at their faith, at "the Faith", and at the Episcopal way of being Christian. 

This Week: Session 3 - October 14
HISTORY of the Church and establishment of the Episcopal Church

This week we will learn about and discuss the formation of the church itself from time time after Jesus was resurrected to Constantine, the Reformation, Henry VIII, the establishment of the Episcopal Church, and to today.

 The short book Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church  will supplement and shape our conversations. 
YOUTH
 
FAITH & NATURE: Divine Adventures of Life on Earth
Grades 6 - 12
Leader: Todd Shafer and company
Location: The Upper Room (Upstairs Parish House)
What is up with science, the universe and God and ME? We will dig in and wonder about our place in God's creation... BUT FIRST, breakfast to get the morning going!  Questions about formation? Contact Todd Shafer.

CHILDREN

WEAVING GOD'S PROMISES -- Ages 8-11 or Grades 3 - 5
Leader: Coleman Graham and company
Location: Blue Room, Children's Ministries Center

Our bigger children will immerse themselves in an Episcopal formation experience rooted in the stories of our faith as presented in Matthew's Gospel. In this first of a three-year cycle, our children encounter the story of our salvation from the fall to our redemption and how we fit into the story. Our theme in this curriculum year is "God loves us and stays with us-no matter what." Every session incorporates theology and history from our Episcopal-Anglican perspective. Questions??? Contact Coleman Graham or Fr. John.

GODLY PLAY -- 4s to 8, Kindergarten thru 2nd grade
Leaders: Kim Butler & Ivey Coleman
Location: Godly Play Room, Children's Ministry Center

We take children and their relationship with God seriously and seek to provide both space to foster encounters with God and the language necessary to make meaning of those experiences. Within the Godly Play classroom, the Biblical narrative is lovingly presented to children using beautiful materials with an invitation to step into each story with awe and wonder. Children are then allowed time to respond to and reflect on their experience of the story.
Questions??? Contact Kim Butler, Ivey Coleman, or Fr. John
Next Week October 15 - October 21
Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, October 17, 6-7 PM, Tyler Hall
 Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, October 17, catered by Janet Ferguson, owner of Sugar South Catering. On the menu: fettuccine alfredo with chicken, vegetable, 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 so that we can be the best hosts.
Fall Primetime Party (Adults 50+)
Sunday, October 21, 6:30 -8:30 PM
Friendships are one of the few things that improve with age. RSVP now for the Fall Primetime Party, Sunday, October 21, 6:30 - 8:30 PM (please note the new time), at the home of Susan and George Muir. $5 per person at the door. Bring an appetizer to share.
Coats for Kids 
Beginning Sunday, October 21
Coats for Kids at Hornsby Elementary and Middle School begins next Sunday, October 21. PLEASE help keep our young friends warm this winter! Many students at Hornsby will NEED coats and jackets when the weather cools off. We can use heavy coats, lightweight jackets, fleece jackets, and sweatshirt jackets, plus boys' and girls' gloves, mittens, and hats. All sizes are needed: children's sizes 6-16 and adult sizes S, M, L, & XL. New and gently used are accepted. Great places to pick up a coat or jacket are Target, Old Navy, Costco, and TJ MAXX. Cash donations are happily accepted, too. Donation boxes will be located in the Narthex and in Tyler Hall. For questions, please contact Kathy Enicks.
Readers for Hornsby Elementary
Do you remember your favorite children's book? Come share your love of reading with our youngest students at Hornsby Elementary. Bring your favorite picture books and come READ!! The schedule is flexible. You can read any day, once a week or once a month. For more information or to volunteer email Kathy Enicks  or call at 484-433-4007.

Looking Ahead 
Tuesday's Music Live 
Tuesday, October 23, 12:00 noon, Nave and River Room
Tuesday's Music Live, continues its 31st season Tuesday, October 23, with a free concert by Ensemble Chaconne. Lunch, catered by Sugar South Catering, is available after the concert by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. Reservations at  www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com or by calling the Box Office at (706) 722-3463.
Creation Care News
Saint Paul's Creation Care
Compassionate Service to God's Creation

The Latest
  • GIPL Powerwise Audit  Afternoon of October 19

Upcoming Opportunities
Night on the River 
Friday, October 26, 6:30-9 PM 
The Creation Care Team invites the parish to celebrate God's good creation with an evening of locally sourced music, food, drink, and creatures (the human kind)! NO COST to attend & WE URGE YOU TO INVITE GUESTS, but we do ask you to RSVP your expected attendance number to Katherine Ferrara. Call Katherine at (706) 836-9711 if you need more details or would like to make a donation or volunteer to support the event.

Next Creation Care Meeting 

November 7, 5:30 PM

 

Contact Brian Haltermann for more information about the Creation Care Committee.
News from the Diocese

Click here to read this week's Diocese of GA Newsletter: From the Field


 
October 2018
Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.

Our "Second Sunday"  Birthday Celebration  will be October 14.  


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