Church of the
   Holy   
 Comforter 

May 23, 2019


Weekly Calendar

Sunday, May 26
 9:30am Choir Rehearsal
10:30am Worship Service

Monday, May 27

Office Closed

Tuesday, May 28
10:00am Prayer Shawl Meeting at Earth Fare
 7:00pm Jae Mars Puppy Class
 8:00pm Jae Mars Handling Class

Wednesday, May 29
10:00am Dig Deeper Bible Study
 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal

  

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Honoring Our Graduates

 

This Sunday, join us as we honor Ethan Spessert, Georgia Tech Aerospace Engineering, departing for Marine Corps Officer Candidate School on 01 June, selected for Pilot Training. Congratulations!

 

The Church Office will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.


Dig Deeper Bible Study - New Time
 
Starting next week, the Dig Deeper bible study will meet on Wednesdays at 10am in the Parish Hall. Join us as we discuss the bible readings for the upcoming Sunday.


PARISH NEWS


Picnic Pavilion 

Ben Blake is building a picnic pavilion for the church as part of his Eagle Scout Project. It will be across from the church in the field to the left of the handicap parking. Thank you Ben!  









Pentecost Celebration and Baptism
 
We celebrate our Church Feast Day of Pentecost, Sunday, June 9. Pentecost is the celebration of the gift of God's Holy Spirit upon God's people and is considered the birthday of the Christian church. We will also offer the Sacrament of Holy Baptism that Sunday.   If you are an adult or have a child you wish to be baptized, contact the church office at 706-210-1133.



Register for Vacation Bible School

June 10 - 14

 

We are joining with Church of Our Savior for Vacation Bible School (VBS), June 10 - 14, 5:30pm to 8:00pm. We'll meet at Our Savior, 4227 Columbia Rd, Augusta. Adults and older teens are encouraged to assist with VBS. Email Ayn Colsh at [email protected] to volunteer.

Please fill out and print the form below and submit to Ayn Colsh.  *Make a note of your child's t-shirt size on the form.

 


Daughters of the King (DOK)
 
The Order of the Daughters of the King is open to all women in the Episcopal Church. A daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism. We are all at different stages of our Christian journey - some have just begun and some have been on this path for a long time. But no matter where we are on our sacred journeys, our primary goal is the same - to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others. 

For those interested in joining the Daughters of the King, contact Judy Smith at [email protected].
 

Book Club Meeting


Announcing a new book club! The book for our summer read is White China: Finding the Divine in the Everyday by Molly Wolf, available through Amazon. On Monday, August 12 at 10am, we meet at the church to discuss the book. Starting in September we will meet at the church every other month on the 2nd Monday at 10am. 



Questions?  Contact Mary Kelly at [email protected] or 206-859-8418.  
 



Altar Flowers
 

Consider a gift of Altar Flowers for our worship service.  You may give the flowers in thanksgiving of a special occasion, to honor someone or in remembrance of a loved one. Contact the church office for flower guidelines. 

Access Your Church Account On-Line
 
You can now access your church account information on-line.  The link below will take you to our Church Sign-in.  All first time users will need to follow the prompt that says, "Need a Login? Click here."  You will be sent an email to create a password for your account.  


If you need help, contact the church office at 706-210-1133. We are happy to help.


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Once you have set up your account (above), you may wish to download the "ACS Church Life" app.  This will give you access to our church directory on your phone.  Visit the App Store or Google Play.





VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 
Assisted Living Outreach

 


In the spirit of "love thy neighbor", Holy Comforter has reached out to a pair of our assisted living neighbors (Elmcroft and The Claiborne) to explore how we might partner together. Residents at both centers welcome human interaction through everyday activities like playing cards, knitting, singing, arts, crafts, movies, baking and even taking mundane trips to stores. Interaction with children and young adults is very special, especially during Holidays (think, Adopt a Grandparent).
 
If you are interested in this new outreach opportunity, please let us know by contacting the church office or by clicking on here. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact Fred Hoogland at 770-335-7942.
 
 
Providing Those in Need with Beds




ReStart Augusta is a nonprofit that builds and brings beds to children, families, and veterans in our area who are in need. We have an opportunity to spend a Saturday morning building and painting beds. No experience is necessary. We reserved Saturday, June 22 from 9am-12pm. We can all go out to lunch afterwards! Contact Mary Kelly at [email protected] or 206-859-8418. We need a headcount by Friday, June 7th.
 

WAYS TO GIVE


You can make a gift to Holy Comforter in a variety of ways:
    •  Use the Square Reader in the foyer for debit/credit  cards
    •  Go to our website, click giving and use Pay Pal
    •  Make checks out to Holy Comforter and/or give cash  and  put it in  the offertory  plate on Sunday.
    •  Remember Holy Comforter in your will.
    •  For those with an IRA account, consider using your   Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as a way to give.
    •  All gifts are tax deductible

April Financials

Actual Revenue as of April 30, 2019
$100,318.47
Actual Expenses as of April 30, 2019
$129,572.06
Surplus/Deficit as of April 30, 2019
-$29,253.59


PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE


Persons remain on the list for two weeks; those with chronic needs continue to be prayed for by our Prayer Chain. You may add prayer requests at the lectern by the toy box. 

For those in need of healing: Paulie Kane, Brenda Patrick, Russ Rosseli, Maurica Bourne, Harriette Graham, Marjorie Sinclair, Ray Bourne, Fred Bousher, Judy Morris, and Alice
 
For those celebrating birthdays: Amy Sheppard, Linda Scales, Menger Morgan, Debbie Keith, and Thomas Saunders
 
For those celebrating anniversaries:     Rick and Beth Connolly, Baxter and Pamela Whitaker, Bill and Liv Borders
 
Thanksgiving for our partnership with Lakeside Middle School.
 
This Memorial Day we remember and give thanks for all who gave their lives in the service of our country.
 
For the safety of all those who serve abroad, including Mariel Morgan and Alexander Abate.
 
For those who are homebound: Corky Angleman, Marjorie Sinclair, Donna Garvey, Bobby and Lorraine Banks, and Joan Jackson    

For the departed:  Patye Brucato
 
For all who have died for the Christian Faith and for those who have persecuted them.  And for all the faithful departed.
   

SERVING SUNDAY


Preacher/Celebrant The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Morgan Hooper, Janet Byrd, Abby Brooks
Reader Linda Bargeron
Acolytes
Brittney Kezer and Abby Brooks
Altar Guild
Janet Byrd and Linda Hoogland
Ushers Fred and Linda Hoogland
Pre-Service Greeters Cindy Cooper and Valerie McNary
Prayer Team Harriet Myers and Pam Coffey
Welcome Team Duncan Colsh
Vestry Person of the Day Fred Hoogland