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September 7 - September 16, 2018
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Service Participant Schedule
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Meeting this Week
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TUES 11:45 AM
Evangelism/Marketing
TUES 5:30 PM
3 Bridges Meeting
Outreach
THURS 12:00 Noon
Building & Grounds
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Fall Formation Groups begin Sunday
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At last, FORMATION resumes at Saint Paul's for ALL ages!
Find your place. Our formation programs offer a time and place for every age to be formed in the Christian faith. Formation is a valuable way to enliven your faith and come to see the meaning of the Good News in community. Much of the work of the Holy Spirit in formation is in forming relationships. We invite you to join us Sundays at 9:30
AM. The full complement of formation offerings is listed below.
Also, the clergy invite your feedback and suggestions for creating a new formation offering, so please share your idea with us.
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Over 125 parishioners and friends of Saint Paul's gathered last night to hear and see the exciting plans for the future of Saint Paul's Church. We heard of history, of capital plans and needs, but most importantly we heard of expanding our mission of proclaiming the redeeming love of God as we have received it through Christ.
If you were not able to attend, plans and information will be in the Narthex for the next several Sundays. Please take a look and know that your Vestry and clergy will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
We have a goal of two million dollars. The plans may speak of bricks and mortar but the reality of what we are doing is touching the lives of people. We hope you will join others in helping us fulfill our calling to proclaim the Good News of God's grace and love to all.
George
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8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite One
No music
9:30 AM
Christian Formation Groups for ALL ages
See Information Below
Birthday Sunday
Tyler Hall
11:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
The Nursery is available.
following 11:00 AM
Lemonade on the Lawn
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Eryn Eubanks and the Family Fold are
our guest musicians.
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 Welcome to Saint Paul's for Newcomers and Visitors
Sunday, September 9, 10 AM or Wednesday, September 19, 5:30 PM
New to the Saint Paul's community? Wondering what your next steps might be? Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor 10
AM, Sunday, September 9, or join us prior to our next fellowship dinner, Wednesday, September 19, 5:30
PM.
RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office.
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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, September 9, 10:30
AM
, Tyler Hall
ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in September. Join us during "Coffee and Conversation" (10:30 - 10:45
AM
) in Tyler Hall for "Birthday Sunday".
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Need CPR? (Confidential Prayer Request)
We all do sometimes, and Daughters of the King are committed to daily prayer for you. Complete a CPR card on Sunday (found in church pews), find us on the website (saintpauls.org) or call the church office with your requests.
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| Fall Formation Begins |
Sunday, September 9 |
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The full complement of formation and learning opportunities will begin Sunday, September 9th, 9:30 - 10:30 AM!
ADULTS
RECTOR'S FORUM, Year-round, Begins September 16
Leader: Fr. Muir and guests
Location: TBA
The Rector's Forum offers a time and place for engaging conversation that is not anchored to a specific curriculum or topic. Always we consider how to honestly and faithfully live out our Baptismal vows, whatever the topic of the day.
INQUIRERS CLASS - 2 Orientation Sessions Offered, Sept. 9 & 16
Class commences Sunday, Sept. 23 until Advent.
Leader: Fr. Jenkins
Location: Berlin Room
This class is all about Episcopal Christianity, our beliefs and practices including Sacraments & Rites, Service, Church Organization (polity), Worship and the Book of Common Prayer, Scripture and Reason, Church History, among other subjects.
Reasons to consider the INQUIRERS CLASS:
Episcopal 101 - Maybe it's been a while since you were confirmed? Maybe your life experience has changed your perspective? Maybe your faith has grown boring and stale? Come to this class and see where the Spirit leads you.
Preparation for Confirmation, Reception, or Renewal of Baptismal Vows - We will fully explore each rite and its purpose during both orientation sessions.
Perhaps you were raised in another denomination or faith (or none at all) and wish to fully enter the Episcopal fellowship, or perhaps you have come to a place in life when you would like to renew your promises to God, well "we have a rite for that!" The Inquirers Class will guide you through the process of self-preparation to participate in one of these rites when our Bishop, +Scott Benhase, makes his next visitation on All Saints' Sunday, November 4th.
THIS but not THAT - You are most welcome to attend "THIS but not THAT" session. A detailed schedule of topics and dates will be presented during the orientation sessions, so come and see what appeals to you. Perhaps you are eager to learn more about the Eucharist but not about how the church is organized-wonderful! Drop in when you wish.
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EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) - Registration Closed
September - May; Tuesdays 9 AM -11:30 PM; Sundays 6:45-9:00 PM Mentors: Suzanne Purely-Crotteau & Kathleen Chandler
Location: Tyler Hall's Upper Room
Are you curious to explore the meaning of Holy Scripture, the history and traditions of Christianity, and our ever-changing understanding of God that you may more deeply and abundantly live your faith? Then EfM may be for you. EfM is a small-group program (12 member limit) of study and spiritual growth open to ALL people. The complete program spans four years of weekly group meetings between September and May. Enrollment is between June and August for the following program year.
Contact, Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau, or the
clergy to have a full conversation. WE LOVE EfM!
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YOUTH
FAITH & NATURE: Divine Adventures of Life on Earth
Grades 6 - 12
Leader: Todd Shafer and company
Location: The Upper Room (Upstairs Parish House)
What is up with science, the universe and God and ME? We will dig in and wonder about our place in God's creation... BUT FIRST, breakfast to get the morning going! Questions about formation? Contact Todd Shafer.
Additional youth announcements are sent out in the Youth Newsletter and through a "Remind" text. If you have any questions or need to be added to the group text for reminders about youth events, email your contact information Fr. John.
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CHILDREN
WEAVING GOD'S PROMISES -- Ages 8-11 or Grades 3 - 5
Leader: Coleman Graham and company
Location: Blue Room, Children's Ministries Center
Our bigger children will immerse themselves in an Episcopal formation experience rooted in the stories of our faith as presented in Matthew's Gospel. In this first of a three-year cycle, our children encounter the story of our salvation from the fall to our redemption and how we fit into the story. Our theme in this curriculum year is "God loves us and stays with us-no matter what." Every session incorporates theology and history from our Episcopal-Anglican perspective. Questions??? Contact Coleman Graham or Fr. John.
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GODLY PLAY -- 4s to 8, Kindergarten thru 2nd grade
Leaders: Kim Butler & Ivey Coleman
Location: Godly Play Room, Children's Ministry Center
We take children and their relationship with God seriously and seek to provide both space to foster encounters with God and the language necessary to make meaning of those experiences. Within the Godly Play classroom, the Biblical narrative is lovingly presented to children using beautiful materials with an invitation to step into each story with awe and wonder. Children are then allowed time to respond to and reflect on their experience of the story.
Adults are welcome to tour the classroom at any time, but on Sunday mornings we ask that parents do not enter the room. The classroom, and the children's time in them, is sacred. Please help us maintain this sacred space and time by staying with your children outside of the classroom until the doorkeeper invites them in.
Remember to practice these "best ways" discussed at our orientation session. Arrive between 9:25
AM and 9:30
AM. Pick up is 10:25-10:30
AM. Take a Parent Page from the table so you can talk your child about "their work" and wonder with them throughout the week about the sacred story. Questions??? Contact
Kim Butler,
Ivey Coleman, or
Fr. John. We will host another parent & grandparent orientation soon!
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| Next Week |
September 10 - September 16 |
 Pub Theology
Monday, September 10, 7 PM, The Pizza Joint (Downtown)
Mark your calendars for Pub Theology September 10, 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 The Reverend John Jenkins
or visit our page on Facebook,
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Manna Pantry,
Friday, September 14, 5 PM and
Saturday, September 15, 9:30 AM
We've changed the time for Manna Pantry Prep to allow more individuals the opportunity to serve in this important ministry.
Friday Manna Pantry Prep will begin at 5
PM
in Tyler Hall. Please join us!
Manna Pantry is a ministry that provides food to 150 families and individuals on odd-number months throughout the year. Friday, volunteers help unload the truck, arrange tables, assemble boxes, open and sort items, and box food for persons who will need special assistance the next day. On Saturday, volunteers will greet and check in guests, then fill their boxes as they move them along the tables cafeteria-style. Some volunteers are needed to assist persons by carrying their loaded boxes to their cars.
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 Southern Low-Country Boil
Sunday, September 16, following the 11 AM service, River Room
You are invited to join in for fun and fellowship on Sunday, September 16 following the 11
AM service for a Southern Low Country Boil. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. There will be chicken available for those that are unable to eat shrimp. We look forward to seeing you at this very popular parish social event. Questions?
Contact Todd Shafer.
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 Veterans' Ice Cream Social
Sunday, September 16, 2:15 PM, GA War Veterans' Nursing Home
Join us for our quarterly Veterans' Ice Cream Social, Sunday, September 16, 2:15-4 PM, at the GA War Veterans' Nursing Home located at 1101 15th Street. We'll dish and serve ice cream and cookies; then spend much-appreciated time visiting our oft-forgotten heroes. All ages are welcome to participate. Contact Louis Walker for more information.
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Parents of college students
Parents of college students (attending locally, in-state, & out-of-state) The Daughters of the King has requested addresses for our college students so that they may send notes and small surprises to them during the year. As your children register for housing for the fall semester, please forward updated mailing addresses to the Parish Office. For more information, contact Betty Jean Givens.
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New singers welcome, all ages!
The choirs have resumed rehearsals. New singers welcome, all ages! Adults, enjoy a Wednesday "date night" with child care provided. Teens and children participate in the St. Nicholas and Canterbury Choirs.
Contact Keith Shafer, Director of Music, or by telephone (706)724.2485 ext. 215.
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 Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, September 19, 6-7 PM
Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinners are moving from the 2nd Wednesday to 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please update your calendars. On the menu: BBQ chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, rolls, & dessert.
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Ironman Weekend 
Saturday, September 22nd &
Sunday, September 23rd
It is hard to believe we are less than 3 weeks from Ironman Weekend! This will be the 10th year the Ironman Augusta 70.3, the largest half-ironman in the world, will be held and the 6th year that Saint Paul's has opened our doors to athletes, families, friends, and spectators from all over the world. It is a fun-filled weekend that gives us the opportunity to love our neighbors and serve as the hands of Christ by demonstrating hospitality, support, and encouragement.
There are volunteer opportunities available throughout the weekend and we need all hands on deck! There is a place for each of us to be involved in some way. 25 Saint Paul's parishioners have signed up online to volunteer at the swim gear drop on Sunday morning. Others have signed up to help with other volunteer events during the weekend. If you haven't signed up yet and want to get involved, here are a few options for you to be part of a great weekend. You are also welcome to show up that weekend and jump in!
- Prepping and cooking for Saturday evening's pasta dinner. Volunteers are needed on Friday and Saturday. If you would like to be part of the cooking team, call our Dinner Team Captain, Eric Friedman at (443) 540-2073.
- Helping check in dinner guests, serving, providing hospitality, and cleaning up at the Pasta Dinner on Saturday night. The dinner starts at 5:30 PM. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 5 PM to volunteer to help with this.
- Baking cookies, brownies, or your favorite homemade sweet. We have a tradition of serving homemade sweets after the dinner on Saturday. If we have any leftover sweets, they are shared on race day when we open for hospitality. You may drop your sweets off in the River Room on Saturday between 3 PM and 5 PM or call Kim Butler to make different arrangements. If you would like to bake, please email Kim or call at (706) 833-8541.
- Providing hospitality on race morning! We open the River Room from 5 AM to 11 AM for hospitality. The River Room and Tyler Hall will be full of athletes and spectators. Volunteers are needed to welcome and greet our visitors, help serve coffee and refreshments, and freshen restrooms. Our most important task is making everyone feel welcome and at home. It is lots of fun and you will meet many wonderful people. Feel free to drop in at any time of the morning to help out. Our busiest time is between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.
- Cheering on the runners! We are having a party at the front gates of the church from 12 PM to 4 PM. The last leg of the event is the half-marathon. The runners will pass by Saint Paul's church at approximately mile 6.5, the halfway point in the run. We will have a tent, tables, decorations, music, noisemakers to celebrate together and encourage the runners as they come by. We will have light refreshments. Feel free to bring a cooler and a chair and spend the afternoon celebrating with us!
If you would like more information, please call Kim Butler at (706) 833-8541 or
contact by email.
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday"
Birthday Celebration
will be September 9.
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