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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, December 16
| 9:15am |
Christian Ed. |
| 9:30am |
Choir Rehearsal |
| 10:30am |
Worship Service |
| 11:30am |
Children Pageant Rehearsal |
| 6:00pm |
Youth Group |
Monday, December 17
| 5:30pm |
Vestry Meeting |
| 7:00pm |
Boy Scouts |
Tuesday, December 18
| 7:00am |
Sunrise Meeting |
| 10:00am |
Prayer Shawl Ministry at Earth Fare |
| 6:00pm |
Centering Prayer |
| 7:00pm |
Jae Mars Puppy Class |
| 8:00pm |
Jae Mars Handling Class |
Wednesday, December 19
| 11:00am |
Dig Deeper Bible Study |
| 6:00pm |
Healing Service |
| 6:15pm |
Choir Rehearsal |
Thursday, December 20
| 7:00am |
Sunrise Meeting |
| 6:30pm |
Pageant Dress 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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Holy Cow! You did it!
Your generosity has been overwhelming!
This year we raised $2915 for Episcopal Relief and Development's Christmas Gifts for Life.
And
our gift is being matched dollar for dollar through ERD so the total will be $5830!!!!
That means we have more than enough for a couple of cows, goat, ox and plow plus three flocks of chickens and sheep.
And we also want to name our cow(s). Put your suggestions in the "Cow Box." We will announce the winner(s) on December 23 who will receive a gift certificate from Bruster's Ice Cream.
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Children's Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
This Sunday after worship
Children who wish to participate in this year's pageant will meet for rehearsal this Sunday, December 16 following the worship service.
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Holiday Office Hours
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Christmas Eve
December 25-26
December 31, January 1
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Open by appointment only
Closed
Closed
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Be Part of the Gifts of God
working through the People of God
As we went to press
we had 73 households pledging gifts for a total of $309,840 - a record. Return your pledges as soon as possible. Thank you!!!
Black Christmas
We want to end this year in the black
and can do that with your help! All gifts to Holy Comforter are tax deductible. The last day to make a contribution is December 31. And don't forget to name Holy Comforter in your will. Why should UGA get all the bequests?
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Holy Comforter will be the home for a new AA
group - The Sunrise Meeting - beginning Tuesday December 18 at 7:00 am. This will be a mixed group (men and women) and will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 am at the church. Please enter from the Lower Level.
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Support our Youth this Christmas
The Youth Group is offering
Holy Comforter t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale starting this Sunday. No money is due until delivery on 12/23. All orders must be in by 12/17 for Christmas delivery. Proceeds benefit the Youth pilgrimage this summer.
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Centering Prayer
Come and learn to still the frantic thoughts
and be open to only God. Centering Prayer does that and is offered Tuesdays at 6 on the Lower Level. We finish no later than 7 pm. Heather Schneller is the facilitator.
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Upcoming Advent Events
Wednesdays In Advent
Evening Prayer with Holy Communion and Healing Service,
6:00 pm on the Lower Level, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor, officiating. December 19 is the last service.
Advent Devotionals
Devotionals for all ages
will be available in the foyer to help deepen your Advent journey.
Greening of the Church
We will decorate the church for Christmas
Saturday, December 22 at 10:00 am while enjoying homemade treats. Join us!
Christmas at Holy Comforter
5:30 PM Family Service with Holy Eucharist
and Christmas Pageant by our children plus all the familiar carols. Nursery is provided. Sign up for our pageant here.
10:00 PM (new time) Candlelight Holy Eucharist with the Adult Choir
. There is no nursery but children are encouraged to attend.
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Becoming Part of the Episcopal Church: Confirmation Classes
If you are interested in becoming part of the Episcopal Church
or just learning about our denomination, join us for our series of classes,
Your Faith, Your Life
, Sunday afternoons beginning January 6 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. If you need a nursery, please let the church office know immediately. Adults will need a copy of
Your Faith, Your Life
by Jennifer Gamber, which can be ordered on-line. Please read the first three chapters prior to class.
Teens who will turn 16 in 2019 are eligible to be confirmed. Youth pastor Darlene Bourque will be conducting the classes for teens starting January 6 from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.
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Adult Christian Formation
Sunday mornings at 9:15am
Adult Class
The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels:
Begins November 4. Writer Jon Meacham helps us understand the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in our history when hope overcame division and fear. Robert Spessert facilitates class.
The Parent Led Bible Study
We all hope to raise responsible children who feel loved, all the while having fun doing so! Join the parenting group as we work through practical tools and techniques learned from
Parenting with Love and Logic
by Foster Cline and Jim Fay.
Facilitator: Mallory Halterma
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Sunday, December 16
Youth group "ugly sweater" Christmas Party at the church from 6-7:30pm. Finger food will be served.
Sunday Morning classes for Youth
Christian Formation classes for Youth
are at 9:15am in the youth room on the lower level. This is a time of fellowship and small discussion
open to all middle and high school students.
Youth Group Fundraiser
It's not too late to order candles to support the Youth's pilgrimage to Edinburgh and Lindisfarne next July. Online orders can be made through January 10, 2019.
If you would like to place an order on line, follow the link below. Under "Start Shopping", you will need to enter Holy Comforter's group number: 999968268. (On your mobile device, select "Shop", then select "Enter Group".)
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BLAST
Bible Learning Action Stations
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Sunday Morning Classes at 9:15am
December 16: We will learn about Mary's visit to her relative, Elizabeth.
Children's Christmas Pageant
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Pageant Rehearsal Schedule:
Sun. Dec. 16 - following the worship service
Thurs. Dec. 20 - at 6:30pm, dress rehearsal
Sun. Dec. 23 - following the worship service
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Guest Stars:
Do you have a child that won't be in town
until
Christmas Eve but they would still like to be part of our Nativity? No problem!! Children that come the night of the show will be cast as a star! Bring them downstairs Christmas Eve and we'll do the rest!
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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:
Michael Arnold, Lou Scales, Matt Zimmerman, Carol Kane, Wanda Ivey, Linda Morgan, Jean Bowles, Raylin Lentz, Robbie Jarrell, Mike Cox, Ann Story, Bill Corley, Shirley Weidmeier, Faith Nuttell and family
For those celebrating birthdays:
Cam Varner, Stephanie Fraser, Melissa Jones, Joanna Bradley, Savannah Arnold, Mark Greene, and Lori Burkhead-Morgan
Thanksgiving for our partnership
with Lakeside Middle School.
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, Joan Jackson, and Walter Fulghum
For the departed: Chip Hallman and Keith Howarth
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, Court Hooper, Carole Nelson
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| Reader |
Meghan Bourque |
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Acolytes
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Brittney Kezer, Alexander Saunders,
Grady Riser
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Altar Guild
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Janet Byrd and Linda Hoogland |
| Ushers |
Robert Bargeron and Kirk Redding |
| Altar Bread |
Mary Kelly |
| Pre-Service Greeters |
Cindy Cooper and Valerie McNary |
| Welcome Team |
Mary Kelly |
| Prayer Team |
Judy Smith and Dory Reuter |
| Vestry Person of the Day |
David Blake |
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