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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, August 19
| 9:30am |
Choir Rehearsal |
| 10:30am |
Worship Service |
| 11:30am |
LEM Training |
| 11:30am |
ELF Meeting |
Monday, August 20
| 4:30pm |
VOCE |
| 5:30pm |
Vestry Meeting |
| 7:00pm |
Boy Scouts |
Tuesday, August 21
| 10:00am |
Prayer Shawl Ministry at Earth Fare |
| 4:30pm |
VOCE |
| 7:00pm |
Jae Mars Puppy Class |
| 8:00pm |
Jae Mars Handling Class |
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Outdoor Worship by the Rapids
Labor Day Weekend
3300 Evans to Locks Road
Martinez, GA 30907
(Located behind and to the right
of the Pavilion)
Holy Comforter got its start
at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. We are returning to the picnic pavilion for an outdoor Labor Day worship on Sunday, September 2 at 10:30am followed by a church picnic. Food and drinds provided by Wife Saver (donations appreciated) and music by our Praise Group.
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Vestry Meeting
The Vestry meets Monday, August 20
at 5:30pm at the church.
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Children's Ministry Council Meeting
There will be a Children's Ministry Council meeting Sunday, August 26 directly after church.
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Free
Firewood
We had a tree fall down on our property last week. Thanks to David Quebedeaux, it will be cleared away this weekend and there will be a pile of firewood in the back of the parking lot free for anyone who can use it.
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Choir and Our New
Choir Director
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Brad Green
as our new choir
director. Brad brings a wealth of experience leading church choirs as well as teaching music in the school system. Welcome Brad.
Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:15pm and Sunday mornings at 9:30am. The choir meets in the chancel area. If you are interested in joining, contact Brad Green at [email protected].
Due to family commitments, like soccer practice
on Wednesday nights (!) Vivian Vaiden is stepping down as our accompanist. However, she will continue to be part of our congregation (yeah!) and serve as our Church Administrator (double yeah!)
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Sunday, August 19
The next ELF Lunch and Learn meeting
is Sunday, August 19 after the worship service. A branch manager from a local Credit Union will speak to us about how to detect a bad check. This information could save you, your loved ones, and friends from being targets. Bring your lunch to share for an hour of important education. We welcome anyone who wishes to attend.
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Holy Comforter Men's Group
Sunday, August 19
The Men's Group
meets this Sunday, August 19 at 6:30pm, at the Rack and Grill, 3481 River Watch Pkwy. This is for all the men of the church. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Sunday, August 19
New to Holy Comforter?
You are invited to a Newcomer's Dinner at the home of The Rev. Cynthia Taylor, 973 Hunting Horn Way on Sunday, August 19 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm. Meet other new people plus members of our church leadership. This will be a casual meal and children are most welcome. RSVP at [email protected].
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Newcomer's Welcome Service
Sunday, August 26
A Service of Welcome for Newcomers:
We
will have a special service of welcome Sunday, August 26 for all who have claimed Holy Comforter as home since the last visit by the bishop. This is for those who have already transferred their membership, plan to become members (see article to the right) or who plan on being confirmed next year.
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Daughters of the King
Sunday, September 9
The Daughters of the King will meet
Sunday, September 9 following the worship service. If you are interested in learning more about this organization or becoming a member, please join us.
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Celebration of Creation
and
Blessing of the Animals
We will have our annual Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, September 30. Bring your well behaved pets to church that day. Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers. There will also be a Pet Fair held in conjunction with the Sunday service. Dr. Sunday Cozzi, D.V.M. is with Lap of Love Animal Hospice. Sunday was an early member of Holy Comforter prior to moving to Aiken with her family.
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Becoming a Member of Holy Comforter
The information below provides guidelines for those who wish to make a
formal commitment of membership.
For those who are members of another Episcopal Church:
Membership at another Episcopal Church can be transferred by contacting the Parish Office with the following information: name of former Parish, mailing address and phone number or website address.
For those who are members of another denomination:
All baptized people are members of the Body of Christ, regardless of the denomination or congregation in which they were baptized. If you were baptized in another Church (either another Episcopal Church or another Christian Church), and you transfer the record of that baptism to us, you become a member of Holy Comforter. To transfer your baptism records, contact the parish office with the following information: name of church and denomination, date of baptism, and contact information for the church.
We encourage you to continue your faith journey
through Confirmation, which is our ceremony for an adult profession of faith. Confirmation classes are offered to prepare candidates for this sacrament and are open to anyone who is interested in joining the Episcopal Church or simply interested in knowing more about the Episcopal faith.
Bishop Benhase will make his annual visitation to Holy Comforter on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.
If you were confirmed in another denomination,
you may also be received by the Bishop when you decide to continue your faith journey with the Episcopal Church.
If you have not yet been baptized, confirmed, or made an adult profession of faith
, contact the pastor for more information.
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Christian Formation Kickoff
Christian Formation for all ages starts Sunday, September 9
at 9:15am. All classes meet on the Lower Level. For questions about children, contact Children's Ministry Coordinator Ayn Colsh at [email protected]; for youth contact Darlene Bourque at [email protected]
and for adult offerings, Pastor Cynthia Taylor at [email protected].
Bible Learning Action Stations (BLAST)
We are looking forward to a wonderful
new season of BLAST! Our theme this Fall begins with Jesus' Family and will focus on stories from Luke and Matthew, using games, science, art and cooking activities to help reinforce the lessons. Classes begin September 9 at 9:15am. We hope you'll join us---it's going to be a BLAST!
Children's Ministry Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers to serve as teachers in all areas (Art, Science, Cooking, Storytelling and Games) of our BLAST program! The great thing about our program is that you don't have to commit to every Sunday, plus, lesson plans and supplies are already taken care of for you! If you'd like a more permanent commitment, we also need a Preschool teacher every Sunday. Please contact Ayn Colsh at
[email protected] if you would like more information or if you feel God's call to serve!
Christian Formation for Adults
Opening the Prayer Book:
Begins Sunday, September 9 at 9:15am. We meet on the Lower Level. This is a six week introduction to the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. In order to prepare for this class you may wish to order a copy of Jeffrey Lee's book,
Opening the Prayer Book
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And if you haven't done so already, you will want your own copy of the Prayer Book. These books can be purchased from Amazon but if you want a personal prayer book, you may wish to contact the following episcopal bookstores; Trinity Cathedral in Columbia, SC at [email protected] or St. Philip's Cathedral Book store in Atlanta at
http://www.cathedralbookstore.org.
Parent Led Bible Study
The Parent Led Bible Study starts Sunday, September 9th at 9:15am! We will gather downstairs together to discuss the details of our fellowship. Suggestions welcome! Questions beforehand? Contact Mallory Halterman at
[email protected]. The focus being raising children in a Godly home with topics ranging from family traditions, to discipline. Open to parents with children of all ages, grandparents, and even those looking to start a family in the future!
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Sunday September 2 @ 10:30 am
Picnic and worship at Savannah Rapids. The Big Rock Praise Team will provide the music. Wife Saver will provide the lunch! A small donation is requested to offset the cost of the food.
Sunday September 9 @ 9:15 am
Christian Formation for all ages begins.
Sunday September 30 @ 10:30 am
A Celebration of Creation including the Blessing of the Animals and Pet Fair
Sunday October 14
Africa Team Ministries Craft Fair begins. Handmade crafts from East Africa for sale with proceeds going back to those ministries.
Saturday November 3 Time TBA
One Last thing Before I Go
: A seminar led by the pastor and other professionals about making your own funeral plans, having a will, providing an Advance Directive, etc. Having these in place is the last great gift you can give your family. You will be saving them extra grief at the time of their own grief and they will thank you for that.
Sunday November 4: All Saint's Sunday
@ 10:30 am
This is one of the great celebrations of the year and is a perfect time to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. It is also the time when we remember all the saints departed from this life since the last All Saint's.
Sunday December 2 First Sunday in Advent
Advent Lessons and Carols
Monday December 24
Christmas Eve Services
But Wait...there's More!
April 24-27 The Rev. Becca Stevens of Thistle Farms in Nashville,
will be the keynoter for the Daughters of the King Convocation meeting to be held in Augusta. Stevens is the author of
Snake Oil: The Art of Healing and Truth Telling
, and in 2016, Becca was named a CNN Top Hero of the Year for her work with Thistle Farms and Magdalene. Stevens has been a pioneer in stopping human trafficking in the US as well as taking women off the street and into new and holy lives.
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July Financial Report
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Actual Revenue as of July 2018
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$207,474.72
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Actual Expenses as of July 2018
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$208,351.71
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- $876.99
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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:
Travis Fraser, Harriette Graham, Rhett Ransom, Lou Scales, Emily Spessert, and Bill Greeba
For those celebrating birthdays:
Frank Garrison, Madeline Brown, and Jonah Rigdon
For those celebrating anniversaries:
Frank and Kim Garrison
Thanksgiving for our partnership
with Lakeside Middle School.
For the safety of 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: Daniel Skinner
For all who have died for the Christian Faith
and for those who have persecuted them.
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| Preacher/Celebrant |
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
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Lay Eucharistic Ministers
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Linda Bargeron, Morgan Hooper,
Janet Byrd
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Acolytes
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McKenzie Morgan, Mallory Morgan, and
Max Morgon
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| Reader |
Sara and Caty Lue |
| Altar Bread |
Mary Kelly |
Altar Guild
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Janet Byrd and Nancy Moore |
| Ushers |
Fred and Linda Hoogland |
| Pre-Service Greeters |
Carol Kane and Liz Corley |
| Welcome Team |
Nancy Moore |
Prayer Team
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Kathy McLendon |
| Vestry Person of the Day |
David Blake |
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