Church of the
   Holy   
 Comforter 

March 21, 2019


Weekly Calendar

Thursday, March 21
 6:00pm Lent Program

Friday, March 22
 7:00pm Youth Lock-in

Sunday, March 24
 9:15am Christian Ed.
 9:30am Choir Rehearsal
10:30am Worship Service
 5:00pm Youth Group

Monday, March 25
 7:00pm Boy Scouts

Tuesday, March 26
10:00am Prayer Shawl Meeting at Earth Fare
 7:00pm Jae Mars Puppy Class
 8:00pm Jae Mars Handling Class

Wednesday, March 27
11:00am Dig Deeper Bible Study
 6:15pm Choir Rehearsal

  

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Thursdays in Lent

Join us for a light supper and discussion Thursdays in Lent from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This is open to everybody and is sponsored by the Daughters of the King (DOK). 



Tonight we welcome The Rev. Joe Bowden, M.D. who will be discussing the physical aspects of the crucifixion on the human body. 

Next week, Sister Ellen Stephen will be with us to discuss spiritual freedom and new life.


PARISH NEWS


This Sunday:  Welcome The Rev. Larry Jesion
 

We welcome back the Rev. Larry Jesion as our guest preacher and celebrant this Sunday. Our pastor, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor, is on a spiritual retreat at Mepkin Abbey. She will be back in the office on Wednesday, March 27.
 

Wednesdays at 11am:  Dig Deeper Bible Study

The Dig Deeper Bible Study meets  each Wednesday from 11:00am - 12:30pm.   This is a small group bible study of the Scripture lessons assigned for the coming Sunday. We meet in the Parish Hall.  


   
Preparations for Holy Week

 
Saturday, April 13: Join us at the church to help make palm crosses and stuff Easter Eggs at 10:00am. We will also be decorating for Palm Sunday.

 

   
Looking ahead to Holy Week

April 14 Palm Sunday: Blessing of the Palms and Procession at 10:30am. Palm Sunday marks our entrance with Jesus into Jerusalem and Holy Week.

April 18 Maundy Thursday: 7:00 pm with the Holy Comforter Choir. This service includes the Stripping of the Altar and Foot Washing.

April 18 Prayer Vigil: Begins immediately following the Maundy Thursday service and ends at noon on Good Friday.  Sign up in the foyer.

April 19 Good Friday : At 6:00 pm our youth will lead a traditional Stations of the Cross.
 

   

We are offering the Sacrament  of Holy Baptism on Easter Sunday, April 21. If you or your child or any member of your family wishes to be baptized, please contact the church office at 706-210-1133. Baptism is the entry rite into Christianity and should not be taken lightly but should also be experienced with great joy. 


   
Easter Sunday


Two Services on Easter! Worship with us at either 8:30am or 10:30 am. The choir will be at both services. In between we will have a light brunch so bring something to share. Ham and Mimosas provided by the church. The Easter egg hunt follows the 10:30 service.
 


   
Easter Invites

Easter is the pre-eminent festival of the Church year. Invite at least one person to join you this year for our Easter services, Easter brunch and Easter Egg hunt.  This Sunday, you will receive an Easter postcard and invitation to share the joy of this day.


ADULT CLASSES
 
Adult Christian Formation

Sunday mornings at 9:15am


Rector's Forum
  
March 24: Adam Hamilton's Christianity and World Religions.  In this DVD series, Hamilton explores four major world religions-Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism-and the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. This week we look at Buddhism.

March 31:  We continue our study with an exploration of Judaism. Each unit is self-contained so feel free to join at any time.
 

Parent Led Bible Study

March 24: Social media is one of the dominating influences on young people. This Sunday, we'll look at what's good, what's challenging and what families need to be aware of with social media. Facilitators: Mallory Halterman, Cheryl Spessert and others.

March 31:  Bullying is nothing new but the consequences can be devastating and even fatal. How to protect your child from bullying and how to help your child stand up for others. Facilitators: Mallory Halterman, Cheryl Spessert and others.
 

BLAST
Bible Learning Action Stations

 

 

Sunday, March 24: We will learn that Jesus' love knows no bounds or limits. Jesus died for us! 

Sunday, March 31:   Eggs-citing News! -  We will learn that because Jesus lives, we can be forgiven and live with him forever.
 

YOUTH


Youth Lock-in, Friday March 22

We have a lock in at church.  Drop off at 7pm on Friday and pick up at 7am Saturday morning.  Each youth may bring ONE friend.  We will have a TV set up for movies (netflix, prime video, dvd player) and maybe a video game system set up downstairs.  Pizza will be available, as well as snacks and drinks.  
 

Sunday, March 24

Middle school meets from 5:00 - 6:00pm.  
Topic:  I am made in God's image

High school meets from 6:30 - 7:30pm.  
Topic:  As a hen gathers her chicks

Both groups meet for dinner and fellowship
 from 6:00 - 6:30pm. 


Sunday, March 31

Middle school meets from 5:00 - 6:00pm.  
Topic:  Decisions, decisions-tools for decision making

High school meets from 6:30 - 7:30pm.  
Topic:  Amazing Grace

Both groups meet for dinner and fellowship
 from 6:00 - 6:30pm. 



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

February Financials

Actual Revenue as of Feb. 28, 2019
$42,272.45
Actual Expenses as of Feb. 28, 2019
$66,242.56
Surplus/Deficit as of February 28, 2019
-$23,970.11


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: Larry Garvey, Amy Patrick, Carolyn Schmidt, Leslie Ann Wiedmeier, and Ann Jones
 
For those celebrating birthdays: Oliver Owens, John Rumbaugh, Paulie Kane, Greyson McDaniel, Shannon Dunavan, Lara Fort, Katherine Hahn, and Crawford Brown
   
Thanksgiving for our partnership with Lakeside Middle School.
 
Thanksgiving for the safe return of Joseph Haddow from overseas.
 
For the safety of all those who serve abroad.
 
For the mission of Cheryl Spessert and Three Rivers Ministry to Ethiopia.
 
For those who are homebound: Corky Angleman, Marjorie Sinclair, Donna Garvey, Bobby and Lorraine Banks, and Joan Jackson    
 
For the departed: Bill Liebel, Sr., father of Bill Liebel, Artie Kopp, cousin of Sue Lesshafft

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. Larry Jesion
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
 Court Hooper, Janet Byrd, Morgan Hooper
Reader Sara and Caty Lue
Acolytes
Maddie Grigg and Ashlee Bourque
Altar Guild
 Heather Schneller and Karen Sheppard
Altar Bread Sara Liebel
Ushers Mike Bourque and Duncan Colsh
Pre-Service Greeters Carole Nelson
Welcome Team Linda Hoogland
Prayer Team Heather Schneller and Judy Smith
Vestry Person of the Day Thomas Saunders