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Church of the Holy Comforter Weekly eNews | June 14
, 2018
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Summer Worship Schedule through September 9
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
*childcare available
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Join the Summer Pickup Choir This Sunday!
If you have ever considered joining the choir, now is your chance to try it out-with no long-term commitment! There will be three pickup choir dates this summer: June 17, July 15, and August 12. Simply meet in the choir room at 9:15 a.m. for a brief rehearsal; then sing at the 10:00 service. No vestments needed; no midweek rehearsals. If you have any questions, contact
David Kelley.
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Time's Running Out!
Take the Youth Survey!
Please Respond by June 20
Holy Comforter is asking our youth members (rising 7th graders-12th graders) to complete a brief (just 10 questions) survey about our Youth program to learn their thoughts, interests, and preferences. The results will inform our 2018-2019 Youth program offerings. The link
HERE will take you directly to the survey on Survey Monkey -- it will only take a few minutes. Thank you!
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Hogwarts VBS
Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29
Volunteers Needed!
Beanie Babies Needed Too!
Please check out the Hogwarts VBS volunteer opportunities which begin this Saturday, June 16! Everyone age 12-adult is invited to help. We especially need help with set-up and tear-down. Please sign up online HERE. Questions? Contact Linda Lee Malone. Donations of new or gently used Beanie Babies are also needed. Please drop off donations in the chest in the narthex.
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Construction continues as the sewer and drain lines are layed. Read more
HERE about the latest construction news.
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Holy Comforter uses the online service called Time to Sign Up to facilitate support to our parishioners. If you have a need, please contact
the Rev. Valerie Hayes to get the information posted. If you are interested in volunteering to provide support, please visit Time to Sign Up
HERE.
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Coffee Hour is offered once per month on the first Sunday of the month. During the summer, it will be between the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services. Please sign up online
HERE to host Coffee Hour! Questions? Contact
Katy Lee.
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On Sunday, June 10, The Right Reverend Robert Wilkes Ihloff, Bishop Associate, joined us at the 10:00 service to celebrate the Eucharist and to do Confirmations and Receptions. And how exciting it was to be joined by a surprise guest! Well, it wasn't the real Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, just a life size custom cutout, but we'll take what we can get!
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Saturday, July 28; 6 p.m.
Join us following the 5:00 Saturday service for a fun summer night of water games, food, and an outdoor movie! All are welcome! Questions? Please contact
Lauren Breeden.
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What I Learned About Music Ministry
By Emma Mehigan
Through James Madison High School this year, I had the option to find myself an internship for the week of senior finals. Because I will be studying church music when I get to Furman University in the fall, I decided that it would be beneficial to me to intern with Dr. Kelley for the week. This means that for the week after Memorial Day, I shadowed him and saw all that goes on outside of the rehearsals that I normally see week to week. My goal for the week was to learn more about the job of Minister of Music than I originally knew, which I believe I accomplished. While music and practice is an integral part of the job, there is much more that one must know and be aware of. Outreach, liturgy, and organization are the three most important parts of the job besides the music. All three of these things came up during my week multiple times. It was a great experience and I think that I learned things that I would never be able to learn from sitting in a classroom. Thank you Dr. Kelley for welcoming me for this wonderful week!
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Register Now!
Summer Choir Camp
August 13-17 and 19
Do you know a young person who loves to sing? All rising 2nd graders through rising 7th graders are eligible for this week of singing, musical learning, friendship, and fun. Campers who are not parishioners of Holy Comforter are particularly welcome! Learn more and download Registration Forms online
HERE. Questions? Please contact
David Kelley.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
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Register for EfM
Education for Ministry is a distance learning program that aims to increase understanding, deepen faith and strengthen ministries. Although it is a four-year program, students commit to one year at a time. Holy Comforter will have two EfM groups in the 2018-19 program year. Learn more
HERE on how to register.
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Like Pennywise on Facebook!
Find us on Craigslist too!
The Pennywise Thrift Shop was created as a fund raising endeavor of Church of the Holy Comforter in 1961. The proceeds from the shop fund a variety of ministries and activities within our parish as well as numerous community charitable programs and services. Like us on Facebook
HERE! Track items that can be found on Craigslist
HERE and keep up on what is featured and on sale each week. Questions? Contact
Jim Menke.
The following volunteer slots are open at Pennywise:
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