CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER
September 24, 2020
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Our drive through food drive is this Saturday from 10 am - noon. This month, in addition to non-perishable items, we are collecting fresh, sturdy produce that does not require refrigeration. Included would be: apples, potatoes, cabbages, carrots, onions & sweet potatoes.
Last month we collected 900 pounds of food for 143 Ministries (that stands for I Love You) . Can we go for 1000 pounds of love in the form of food? Holy Comforter is located at 473 Fury's Ferry Road, Martinez. You don't have to get out of your car to make a difference for those suffering from food insecurity.
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THIS SUNDAY
DRIVE THRU COMMUNION
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We will offer drive through communion this Sunday, September 27. Those distributing communion will be wearing masks and gloves. Please wear a mask as well. If you wish, communion may be brought to your house with either myself or the LEM remaining outside. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday at the conclusion of the 10:30 am live stream service. You can watch that on Facebook.
Blessings - Cynthia Taylor+
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THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
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This has always been one of my favorite celebrations of the church year. Like too many other celebrations, things will have to be different this year. We won't be able to have a group gathering of companion animals and their people this year. I know from past experience that it will just be too hard to keep social distancing.
So, what to do? Have a virtual blessing! Please send me pictures of your pets, which will be put together in a montage as a part of the Blessing of the Animals. It will be posted on FB, the E-News and the website. In a separate e-mail, please also send me pictures of your pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
I'll need the names of all animals and their households. The deadline to submit pictures is Monday, September 28.
Send me photos at pastor@holycomforterchurch.org. And as the Feast Day of St. Franics falls on October 4th and a drive through communion, bring your pets but keep them in the car and they will receive a blessing.
Here is the list of names that we have collected so far. Please let us know if any corrections are needed.
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Thanksgivings
Talle - Bourne
Mieke - Hoogland
Texas Star - Jackson
Dixie and Lily - Randolph
Shifty, Sonny, Rusty, Bob, and Moma Kitty - Randolph
Reepicheep and Zelda - Taylor
Dandy - Varner
Doc Holiday - Bargeron
Peppa and Lucy - Frey
Departed
Buddy - Jackson
Otis - Randolph
Kelsey - Taylor
Butter - Bargeron
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Our drive through communion can offer some wonderful surprises! Meet Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Redding. Kirk and Amanda were married just before everything was shut down because of the pandemic. We pray every blessing upon this couple. Congratulations. |
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Just as you come to the front doors of Holy Comforter you will find this - a Free Little Library. Right now with the COVID restrictions our local library has had to reduce the hours they are open to the public but this Little Library is open 24/7. Thank you to Jennifer and Elise Cardinal and Mallory Halterman for the creation and gifting of this little gem. It was ten year old Elise's idea to do this! If you would like to add a book to share, feel free. But just one book please; after all, it's just a Little Library. |
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY
DIRECTORS WANTED
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Church of the Holy Comforter has two part-time positions open, one for a Children’s Director and the other for a Youth Director. The Children’s Minister is responsible for caring for our younger parishioners from nursery through 5th grade. Then the Youth Minister steps in to lead Middle School and High School.
For children we are looking for someone who is either familiar with Godly Play or is willing to learn how to implement the program. And for our youth, we would like to build on Journey to Adulthood or a similar program, including the creation of a pilgrimage for our youth. It is possible that these two positions could be combined into one, as we have sometimes done in the past.
Each position would mean working at least 10 hours week with the bulk of that time spent with our youth and children on Sundays and possibly weekday. Applicants need to have a heart for Christ and Christ’s children, be a self-starter but a team player, with a lively sense of imagination and creativity. Holy Comforter is an inclusive church and would expect staff persons to welcome all people.
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WORSHIP RESOURCES FOR THIS SUNDAY
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The service of Morning Prayer is live streamed Sundays at 10:30am on our Facebook page. Or, if you prefer, you can view it later on our YouTube channel.
Children's Bulletin Ages 3+ here.
Children's Bulletin Ages 7+ here.
Last week’s full service, click here.
Last week’s sermon, click here.
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Our worship continues even while we are physically separated. Preparing for Sunday is a tool that we will be using to help each of us do just that - prepare for Sunday worship by engaging in the assigned lessons from Scripture.
It includes an overview, a lesson introduction, a reflection, and a prayer starter. It is available on our website here.
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Grand Ultreya
Our first virtual event
You’re invited to celebrate with us on Zoom! All cursillistas in the Diocese of Georgia are invited. We will sing, pray and learn together.
Sunday, October 4, 2020, at 1:00 pm online*
Please invite a friend who is interested in CURSILLO to watch too. Volunteer to be their sponsor.
Wear your bright clothing and cross.
Presented by the Cursillo Commission
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Due to COVID-19 concerns, our staff is working remotely at this time, coming into the office only as needed. The best way to reach any staff person is via e-mail:
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
Vivian Vaiden
Lara Fort
Brad Green
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If at all possible, please keep up with your financial gifts to the church. Money is always tight but never more than now. When this crisis has passed, I want us to pick up where we left off and continue to expand our mission and ministry of Jesus Christ.
There are several ways to give. You can press the "Donate Now" button below or go on-line to our website at www.holycomforterchurch.org and click on Giving at the top right hand. Finally, you can mail checks to: Church of the Holy Comforter, 473 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez, Georgia, 30809.
For those with an IRA account, due to COVID-19, RMDs in 2020 are not required but are still a tax saving for the donor and much needed and appreciated by Holy Comforter.
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For those in need of healing: Linda, Tom, Nellie Roberts, Nate Pike, Tony Abate, Carol Kane, Ann Lee Jones, Virginia Veale, and Joy Waldo
For those suffering from COVID-19 and for the development of a vaccine.
For all who are in harms way from the West Coast wildfires and from Hurricane Sally.
For those celebrating birthdays: Bill James, Julie Anne Hubert, Jack Rymer, and Lochlan Rymer
For those celebrating anniversaries: Duncan and Ayn Colsh
Thanksgiving for our partnership with Martinez Elementary School and The Claiborne at West Lake.
For the safety of Joseph Haddow and all those who serve abroad. And for Abby Brooks as she completes Basic Training for the Navy.
For those who are homebound: John Howell, Donna Garvey, Lorraine Banks, and Joan Jackson
For the departed: Remembering the 200,000 people who have lost their lives to COVID-19
For all who have died for the Christian Faith and for those who have persecuted them.
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