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Weekly Calendar
Thursday, January 17
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4:00pm
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Boy Scouts
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6:00pm
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Girl Scouts
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Sunday, January 20
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Christian Ed. |
| 9:30am |
Choir Rehearsal |
| 10:30am |
Worship Service |
| 3:00pm |
Interfaith Meeting |
| 5:00pm |
Adult Confirmation |
| 5:00pm |
Youth Group |
| 6:00pm |
Men's Group |
| 7:30pm |
Youth Confirmation |
Monday, January 21
Office Closed
| 5:30pm |
Vestry Meeting |
| 7:00pm |
Boy Scouts |
Tuesday, January 22
| 10:00am |
Prayer Shawl Meeting at Earth Fare |
| 6:00pm |
Centering Prayer |
| 7:00pm |
Jae Mars Puppy Class |
| 8:00pm |
Jae Mars Handling Class |
Wednesday, January 23
| 11:00am |
Dig Deeper Bible Study |
| 6:15pm |
Choir Rehearsal |
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Online giving is an EASY, CONVENIENT way to keep up with your pledges and to donate!
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Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Sunday, January 27
Our Annual Parish Meeting
is Sunday, January 27 after our worship service. As part of our meeting we will have elections for two slots on the Vestry, elect delegates to our Diocesan Convention and approve the 2019 budget. Current Vestry members Fred Hoogland and Dave Blake are eligible to run for a second term and both have indicated their willingness to run again. However, other nominees are welcomed.
This will also be a celebration of all that God has done
for us and through us in 2019. Nomination forms for Vestry and Diocesan convention delegates are available in the foyer or at the link below. A nursery will be available and a light lunch will be served.
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The Church Office will be closed
Monday, January 21 for the Martin Luther King Holiday.
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The Vestry will meet Monday, January 21 at 5:30pm.
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Christian Formation Schedule
Christian Formation Winter/Spring 2019 booklets are available this Sunday in the foyer.
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Changing of the Guard
The New Year has ushered in
lay leadership changes. Judy Mellinger has stepped down as head of the Altar Guild; Karen Sheppard is now taking the helm. Judy Smith now chairs the Prayer Team, taking over for Jackie Pitts. And Mike Cox, of the Men's Group, is stepping down and Bill James is the new contact person. Thank you all!
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Cursillo Reunion
There is a short meeting
for all who have participated or are interested in Cursillo on Saturday, January 19 at 2pm at the home of Linda Dinkins, 1038 Ardrey Circle Evans. RSVP at 706-755-8124.
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Men's Group Meeting
The Holy Comforter Men's Group
meets January 20 at 6:00pm, at the Rack and Grill, 3481 River Watch Pkwy. **Please note time change.
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Pastoral Care Team Formation
January 30 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
I am seeking people with a heart for God
and the people of God to be part of our Pastoral Care Ministry. There will be an organizational meeting Wednesday, January 30 from 5:30 pm-6:30pm. Questions? Contact me at [email protected]. - Cynthia Taylor
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Welcome The Rev. Dr. Donald Fishburne
Donald Fishburne will be our guest preacher
on Sunday February 3. He is also leading our vestry retreat that weekend. He
is a consultant to clergy, congregations and dioceses. He has served congregations from Florida to Maine, including St. Paul's Augusta. He is also a Director of Pilgrimage Ministries for Educational Opportunities. Dr. Fishburne lead our pilgrimage to the Holy Land/ Egypt along with Dr. Taylor last year.
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This is a national, one day focus on hunger
that is scheduled on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3. On this day, youth across the nation raise money for Food Banks. Put at least $1 in the soup pot and bring non-perishable food. And thank you for your support.
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The youth will hold a chili cook off
fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb 5th from 6:00-7:30pm. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family and $2 for participants. Tickets must be pre-purchased to ensure we have enough chili.
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Looking for something to do as a family?
Consider going to Creek Fest at our Diocesan Conference Center, Honey Creek, located in Waverly, Georgia. For more information and to register, go to www.honeycreek.org.
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Adult Christian Formation
Sunday mornings at 9:15am
Rector's Forum
January 20: Conclusion of our series on Jon Meacham's book, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels.
January 27:
New class - The Way of Love. This is a vision of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on how we can change ourselves and the world around us through the practice of love. Facilitator: The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
Parent Led Bible Study
January 20 and 27:
Final two classes on the application of Love and Logic with our children.
Starting February 3: Gary Chapman's
The Marriage You've Always Wanted
. Facilitator: Mallory Halterman Cheryl Spessert and others.
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BLAST
Bible Learning Action Stations
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Sunday, January 20 and 27:
Jesus Heals -
some of the amazing way
s Jesus healed and performed miracles as he traveled.
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Sunday, January 20
Youth Group will have a Scavenger Hunt from
6:00pm - 7:30pm. Dinner is provided.
Sunday, January 27
Middle school meets from 5:00-6:00pm.
Topic:
Compassion and Acts of Mercy Part 3.
High school meets from 6:30-7:30pm.
Topic:
Be Still and Know that I am God
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Both groups will meet for dinner and fellowship
from 6:00-6:30 pm.
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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
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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:
Matt Zimmerman, Raylin Lentz, Carol Kane, Oliver Owens, Sue Lesshaft, Lou Scales, Bree, Jan Hemphill, Jane Fowler, Gail, Jenifer Knight, and Sid Morgan
For those celebrating birthdays:
Jordan Liebel, Reggie Riser, Valerie Bullock, Vivian Vaiden, and Seth King
Thanksgiving for our partnership
with Lakeside Middle School.
Thanksgiving for those preparing for Confirmation or Reception:
Michele Lundy, Griff and Mary Kelly, Oliver and Carolyn Owens, Bill Liebel, Brittney Kezer, Natalie Belair, Trayvon Johnson, and McKenzie Morgan
For the safety of Joseph Haddow
and all those who serve abroad.
For those who are homebound:
Corky Angleman, Marjorie Sinclair, Donna Garvey, Bobby and Lorraine Banks, and Joan Jackson
For all who have died for the Christian Faith
and for those who have persecuted them. And for all the faithful departed.
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| Preacher/Celebrant |
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
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Lay Eucharistic Ministers
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Amy Sheppard, Janet Byrd, Court Hooper
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| Reader |
Stew Kremer |
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Acolytes
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McKenzie, Mallory, and Max Morgan
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Altar Guild
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Linda Bargeron and Linda Hoogland |
| Ushers |
Fred and Linda Hoogland |
| Altar Bread |
Linda Bargeron |
| Pre-Service Greeters |
Kathy McLendon and Michele Lundy |
| Welcome Team |
Linda Bargeron |
| Prayer Team |
Robert and Linda Bargeron |
| Vestry Person of the Day |
Fred Hoogland |
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