St. Margaret's Notebook
January 16, 2020
Minds to think. Hearts to love. Hands to serve.
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Church Office
will be closed
January 20, 2020
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Atten: Acolytes, Lay Readers, Ushers, Children Church Leaders, and Greeters
The Schedule for February 2 - May 3, 2020
is now being prepared.
Please let Julie know which dates you are
NOT
available.
Deadline for letting her know is January 19, 2020.
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St. Margaret’s Vestry 2020
Front: Ryan Roenigk, Margaret Louttit, Marcy Brewer (Sr. Warden), Brenda Hattaway, Jeana Langford, Randy Denmon, Catherine Gordon
Back: Juan Carlos Forero, Father Jeff, and Ryan Weber
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FROM THE RECTOR
“This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” We’re used to hearing God say that about Jesus at his baptism, but do you recall God saying that at your baptism? You may not remember your baptism, but God most certainly said it. God says it at all our baptisms. In fact, I believe God is saying it to you right in this very moment. “You are my Child, my Son, my Daughter, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” In an age where we are constantly told we are not good enough, holy enough, slim enough, active enough, smart enough, attractive enough, God breaks open the heavens and calls to us with overwhelming love that God is well-pleased with us. Today, as you run from errand to errand, between this duty and that duty, hear God’s voice. YOU ARE GOD’S BELOVED! WITH YOU GOD IS WELL-PLEASED! There is nothing you can do to keep God from saying this to you. Sure, you can choose to hear the other voices that say otherwise, but God is trying to get your attention. You are beloved. You are holy. You are beautiful. You are well-pleasing to God.
Jeff+
(If you would like to receive a weekly text like this from me, text me at 706-761-0115 with your name and "add me.”)
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Bible Challenge
January 8 - 21, 2020
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Adult Sunday School
Callahan Center:
Discussion of the readings appointed for the day. Here is a link to the readings.
Here is a link to a lesson plan based on the appointed gospel, John 1:29-42.
Parish Hall
:
Spiritual Goals and Practices for the New Year.
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SWELL will kick off 2020 with our first meeting on January 20
th
, 1 p.m., at Little Hawaiian.
Our sweet Sue Medeiros has arranged an event to help us find our inner strengths and talents. If you haven’t had a chance to participate in the Spiritual Gifts assessment, this is your opportunity. Catherine Gordon will join us for lunch and then introduce the survey to our group. Survey assessments will be provided for take home and completion. Catherine will rejoin us in February to discuss survey results and inspire each of us to exercise our gifts during the new year.
In honor of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on his special day of remembrance, we will revisit an excerpt from his ever inspiring “I Have A Dream Speech.”
All Sassy Ladies of St. Margarets are invited to join us for an inspiring SWELL 2020 kick-off. As always, there will be plenty of fun and laughter and sharing of love and friendship. I look forward to seeing you there!
Meanwhile, stay warm and dry!
Betsy
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Prayer Shawl will meet on Thursday January 30th at 10.00a.m. in the Parish Hall.
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Episcopal 101 starts back Sunday, February 2 at 6:00pm
Are you interested in learning more about what it means to be a member of the Episcopal Church? You may be someone who’s been here a long time or someone who is brand new, either way, this class is for you! All questions are welcome as we learn who we are and how we express our faith. If you are interested in joining the class, please contact
jeff@stmargaretsga.com
. Childcare is available if needed, please let us know.
Also, if you have decided to be baptized (adults or parents of a child desiring to be baptized), confirmed (making a mature public statement of faith for the first time), received (becoming an Episcopalian from another denomination), or reaffirmed (renewing your own Episcopal identity), you will want to be a part of this class. The next opportunity to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed by the Bishop is at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta on March 22 at 4pm.
February 2: Why are you here? An Introduction to St. Margaret’s & the Episcopal Church
February 9: What does it mean to be the “church?”
February 16: Why do we worship the way we do?
February 23: Why & how do we read Scripture?
March 1: What’s our history? Where do we come from?
March 8: How do we pray?
March 15: What is God calling us to do?
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CALENDAR
Monday Yoga, 5:30 p.m.; EFM, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Morning Prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Eucharist 12:15
Wednesday Supper, 5:30 p.m.; Choir Practice (9:00 am Choir @ 5:00pm;
11am Choir @ 6:15 pm).
Thursday Ladies Bible Study, 11:00 a.m.; Yoga, 5:30 p.m.
January 16 Grief Support, 6:30 p.m.
January 20 Office closed
January 24-26 Vestry Retreat
January 26 Feeding the Flock
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SCHEDULE
November 3, 2019 - January 26, 2020
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Jon Adams
William Louttit
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Stephen Wilson
Will Brewer
Noah Brewer
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Billy Lindahl
Lindsey Langford
Pauline Rodwell
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Eric Lenaeus
Volunteer Needed
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Gary Bachus
Wade Ballard
John Lyons
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Margaret Louttit / Jay Louttit
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Stephanie Turner, Jeana Langford, Diana Rash, ALice Robinson, Lindsey Langford, Cassy Nickle
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Vestry Person of the Month
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Lucy Louttit
Jewell McDonald
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Nicole Long
Elena Forero
Amanda Reynolds
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Stephanie Turner
Hollie Ostrander
Bunny Godard
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David Reynolds
Volunteer needed
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Meghan Sullivan / Susan Fleck
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Marilyn Cusick, Kathryn Grams, Betsy Sutton, Julie Lindahl, Jan Uhlich
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Vestry Person of the Month
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Eric McDonald / Paul Jarrell
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Prayer List
Ann, Judy, Mary, Berniece, Katrina, LaMont, Ron, Ceci, Alison, Luke, Glenn Peacock, John, Collins, Haley, Elizabeth, Mark, Elizabeth Jackie Peggy, Jeff, Judith, Dryden, Conrad, Chris, Grace, Liz
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
01-Jan Mike Conley
03-Jan Emma Engel
05-Jan Carol Mitchell
06-Jan Taylor Gordon
08-Jan Angie Hall
09-Jan Elizabeth Crafton, Sandy Stephens, Troy Baker
10-Jan Taylor Foreman
11-Jan Liz Key, Mavis Watts
12-Jan Meg Popwell-Maxwell
14-Jan Julie Williard
17-Jan Trey Fleck
18-Jan Gittle Sciolis
19-Jan Rowan Laffoday
20-Jan Mary Katheryn Denmon, Ronnie Hitchcock, Bonnie Cooper
22-Jan Hue Maierhofer
23-Jan Van Wilks, Benjamin Doxey, Ron Harrell, Julie Weber
25-Jan Beau Vaughn
27-Jan Ron Berard, Bunchie Engel
28-Jan Sally Bobick, Lindsey Langford
29 Jan Martha Goodson
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES
07-Jan Juan Forero & Susana Vélez
09-Jan Randy & Lynde Turner
16-Jan Bob & Debris Covel
30-Jan Max & Sandy Stephens
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ON LINE CHURCH DIRECTORY
Dear Members,
Our church directory is now available to view on any web browser! Instant Church Directory — the program we use to build our church directory — has a free website for church members to view our directory online.
You will be asked to enter in your email address
as it's listed
in our directory. If your email address isn't listed in the directory, let Julie Foreman know so it can be added.
The first time, click on the “Create a login now” under the Sign In button. Enter your email address and set up a password to be sent an email confirmation. Click on the link inside that email to confirm your email and log in with the password you just created.
The directory can also be viewed on your mobile device. A free app is available for church members to download on their Apple, Android and Kindle Fire devices.
- Go to your device's App Store.
- Search for Instant Church Directory
- Enter your email as it's listed in our church directory
- Follow the directions on screen to complete the login process.
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St. Margaret's Schedule of Services
Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday - Morning Prayer - 8:30 a.m.: Eucharist - 12:15
Wednesday Centering Prayer Group - 1:00 p.m. (Callahan Center)
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2019 - 2020 Vestry
Eric McDonald - Sr. Warden
Randy Denmon - Jr. Warden
Randy Coggins
Paul Jarrell
Marcy Brewer
Margaret Louttit
Ryan Weber
Rowan Laffoday
Jeana Langford
Commission Liaisons
Worship - Paul Jarrell
Adult Formation - Ryan Weber
Youth - Ryan Weber, Jeana Langford
Children - Margaret Louttit
Building and Grounds - Randy Denmon, Ryan Weber
Communications - Eric McDonald
Hospitality - Rowan Laffoday
Outreach - Marcy Brewer
Pastoral Care - Margaret Louttit, Randy Denmon
Parish Life - Randy Coggins
Stewardship / Finance - Eric McDonald
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