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"Things that have grown old
are being made new."
(paraphrase of 2 Corinthians 5:17)
"While our buildings are old and beautiful, our mission is contemporary and forward moving."
Open House
Thursday, September 6 at 6:00
In 2018 we celebrate the 100
th anniversary of our present building. To prepare ourselves for our "contemporary and forward moving" mission we have work to do. As we seek to serve the work of the Gospel there are improvements we need to make to bring our "old and beautiful" space up to contemporary standards.
As Saint Paul's Church rose from the ashes of the 1916 fire we now build on that foundation to be ready for the new life that is before us.
All parishioners and friends of Saint Paul's Church are invited to an open house with heavy hors d'oeuvres
and refreshments and opportunity to learn more about what lies before us on Thursday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m. The event will begin in the River Room and continue throughout all our buildings and grounds.
Plan to be here!
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| Last week at Saint Paul's |
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| The Sunday and Tuesday EfM groups gathered at their second summer social. It was a joyous thanksgiving for our community and for Ranie's ministry with EfM. |
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| Celebrating Ranie's ministries with us and sending her out with our prayers to seminary. |
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| Our Schedule This Sunday |
July 29 |
8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite One
No music
9:30 AM
Christian Formation for Adults
Berlin Room
Coffee and Conversation
Tyler Hall
11:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
Todd Jenkins, Flugelhorn is our guest musician.
The Nursery is available.
following 11:00 AM
Lemonade on the Lawn
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Laura Tomlin is our guest musician.
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Parish Photographs
We will from time to time be placing pictures of parish events on our website, in the Weekly Postings e-mail, and on social media. We will not identify any person or persons in a picture without their permission. If you would prefer that we not use your picture or those of your family, please contact the parish office by email or by telephone at (706) 724-2485.
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 Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The back-to-school backpack drive for our new friends at Hornsby Elementary continues this Sunday. Drop-off boxes are located in the Narthex and the Parish Office. We need all sizes, small to full size, male and female. Cash donations welcome. Please mark your check Outreach Backpack Drive. For more information, contact Kathy Enicks.
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Opening our Prayer Book - Adult Christian Formation,
Sunday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Berlin Room, Clergy led
THIS SUNDAY,
we have looked at many of the prayer resources and contents within the BCP, but now we will shift to a more practical approach. We will practice finding the prayers you need to connect with your loved experiences, praying with the book, as well as next steps. Lastly, we will talk about when an in depth presentation will be offered about our "principal act of worship," which is The Holy Eucharist. See you this Sunday!
ALL ARE INVITED to participate. No prior attendance is necessary to participate and benefit from these last three meetings before the next round of adult formation begins on August 19th.
The Book of Common Prayer is not just another book nor simply a collection of prayers... it is a bold expression of how Episcopalians envision God and a means for shaping and renewing the entirety of our Christian lives. We will discuss the full range of resources in the BCP and how to use them. If you have your own BCP, bring it; if not, we will have copies for your use; in either event, bring your curiosity and the questions you always have wanted to ask about the BCP, our prayers, and liturgy.
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| Next Week |
July 30 - August 5 |
Ironman Swim Start Gear Drop 
Sign up NOW to Volunteer
Ironman 70.3 Volunteers are needed to work the Swim Start Gear Drop Area located in the Marina parking lot close to Saint Paul's Church. The event will be on the morning of Sunday, September 23. Volunteers will work during the early morning checking in participants' gear before they begin the swim portion of the competition. This will be Saint Paul's signature participation in the Ironman event. We need 25 volunteers registered prior to September 1. To volunteer, please register NOW on line here. Use the password saintpaulschurch. Please note, the gear drop volunteer option will only show up if use this password. George Barrett is our Team Captain for the Swim Gear Drop this year. If you need additional information, you may contact him by email at or (706) 831-7436.
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 Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, August 8, 6-7 PM, Tyler Hall
Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, August 8. On the menu: Fajita Bar - fajita steak, chicken, tortillas, toppings, 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.
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Choirs resume rehearsals August 8
Canterbury Choir teens (ages 12 and up) 4:15 to 5:15
PM
Canterbury Choir children (ages 8 through 11) 4:45 PM
The Saint Paul's Choir (adults) rehearses from 7-8:30 PM
Canterbury & Saint Paul's Choirs resume Rehearsals August 8
Two of the parish's three choirs begin their new season on Wednesday, August 8, and new and returning singers will be welcomed. Canterbury Choir teens (ages 12 and up) rehearse from 4:15 to 5:15
PM beginning with snacks in the Parish House kitchen and rehearsal in the chancel. Canterbury Choir children ages 8 through 11 have refreshments in the Parish House kitchen at 4:45
PM and join the older singers at 5
PM in the chancel. The Saint Paul's Choir (adults) rehearses from 7-8:30
PM. The choirs will begin singing Sunday morning services on August 12.
St. Nicholas Choir will begin sessions August 15
The St. Nicholas Choir, for children ages 4-7, directed by Victoria Hammond and Nikki Wickware, will begin sessions on August 15, from 5-6 pm in the Children's Ministry C
enter. The parish's children's choirs enjoy the support of grandparents who provide occasional transportation. Car pools also available for the Canterbury and Saint Paul's Choirs.
Please contact Keith Shafer, Director of Music, for further information.
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2nd Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, August 12, 10:30 - 10:45
AM
, Tyler Hall
Sunday, August 12, is Birthday Sunday. Join us during "Coffee and Conversation" (10:30 - 10:45
AM
) in Tyler Hall. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in July.
See Who's Celebrating in August!
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 Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 12, 11 AM service
We're sending our students and educators back to school with our prayers and blessings. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends to join us for this special service. The Blessing of the Backpacks will be held Sunday, August 12 at the 11
AM service. All students and teachers are encouraged to bring book bags, briefcases, or laptops to be blessed for the new school year.
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 Pub Theology
Monday, August 13, 7 PM, The Pizza Joint Downtown Augusta
Mark your calendars for Pub Theology August 13, 7
PM, at the Pizza Joint in downtown Augusta! Join a varied group of young(ish) adults to explore some of the "big" questions around our meaning, purpose, and God. We hope to grow in our understanding of ourselves and God as we gather together over drinks (whether coke or ale). We welcome all faiths, but especially focus on the Christian perspective informed by the Episcopal tradition. For more information please
email Fr. Jenkins, or visit our page on Facebook, "
Pub Theology of Augusta."
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 Education for Ministry (EfM)
ENROLLMENT CLOSES AUGUST 15th
CALLING THE CURIOUS: Are you curious to explore the meaning of Holy Scripture, the history and traditions of Christianity, and our ever-changing understanding of God SO THAT you may more deeply live out your faith? If so, now may be the time to consider EfM. EfM is a small-group (12 maximum) Christian community that studies and reflects together on God and the meaning and call of Christianity Contact Saint Paul's EfM leaders,
Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau and
Fr. John Jenkins to have a full conversation about it. WE LOVE EfM!
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Saint Paul's goes to Gravatt-Save the date!
August 19, 2-7 PM
On Sunday afternoon, August 19, 2-7
PM the parish family will enjoy an afternoon of swimming and water play and a late afternoon cookout on the beautiful grounds of the Gravatt Retreat and Conference Center in Aiken.
Families with children should bring the usual swimming items-sun screen, bug spray, towel, swim suit-and older folks are invited to bring their favorite sipping beverages and enjoy the beautiful setting deep in the woods outside Aiken. Come, relax, and enjoy God's creation. A donation basket will be available to help defray expenses. Picnic supper begins at 6
PM
. We'll help facilitate car pools for anyone needing a ride. Contact
Todd Shafer
or
Keith Shafer
for more information.
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 Open Sundays for Altar Flowers
September 2 & November 25
Open Sundays for altar flowers: September 2 and November 25 . If anyone would kindly like to sponsor one of this Sunday in honor or memory of someone or "many" someones please contact the parish office . The normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone and contribute to the Flower Guild at the same time. |
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