Church of the Holy Comforter
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Guest Preacher and King Cakes
This Sunday we welcome Court Hooper, our postulant to the diaconate, as our preacher and we celebrate the Last Sunday of Epiphany with King Cakes after the service. The person who finds the Christ Child hidden in the cake wins a prize!
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The Rev. Dr. Gary Mason will be with us to rethink how we approach volatile areas of conflict such as race and politics. Gary knows what he’s talking about. Prior to founding of Rethinking Conflict Institute, Gary was a clergy person in Belfast and deeply involved in the “Northern Irish Peace Process.” He has been honored by Queen Elizabeth for that work.
Gary is a Senior Research Fellow at the Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention at Maynooth University in Ireland as well as an adjunct professor at the Candler School of Theology in Emory. He is also active in the reconciliation process between Palestinians and Israelis.
The Rev. Dr. Gary Mason is also our guest preacher and teacher
Sunday, March 8.
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From Cheryl Spessert:
I am returning to Ethiopia in March to continue facilitating a Prevention of Gender Based Violence curriculum with young women. We are also doing product development for income generation and will be taking in fabric to make sunflower trivets (later rugs and baskets) the first time until we can source it locally. We need fabric if it is
100% cotton
and in
very bright colors
. We especially love two sided bold African prints. I can only take one suitcase of material so not a lot is needed. Thank you!
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The Vestry will meet Monday, February 24 at 5:30pm.
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Shrove Tuesday:
February 25 at 6:00pm
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Fat Tuesday Special!
The annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Low Country Boil dinner is Tuesday, February 25 at 6pm. Individual tickets are $12 and a family ticket is $32. See Darlene Bourque or a member of the youth group to purchase tickets. All proceeds go towards our youth group summer trip to Disney. Invite your friends and family!
Burning of the Palms:
If you have kept your palms from last Palm Sunday, please bring them to the Shrove Tuesday dinner. The palms are burned at the end of the dinner for use on Ash Wednesday.
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Ash Wednesday Services:
We observe Ash Wednesday February 26 at noon and 6:30pm. This is one of the most holy days in the church year and fasting, even a moderate fast, is suggested.
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Join us for a light supper and discussion Thursdays in Lent starting March 5 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
March 5:
Camille Woodruff
"The Labyrinth as a Lenten Discipline"
March 12:
The Rev. Amy Bradley
"Prayer - More Than Words"
March 19:
Carleton Vaughn
"The Trial Of Jesus From A Lawyer's Viewpoint"
Part 1: The Hebrew Trial
March 26:
Carleton Vaughn
"The Trial Of Jesus From A Lawyer’s Viewpoint"
Part 2: The Roman Trial
April 2:
The Rev. Sandy Turner
"Moving From The Garden to the Mountaintop"
What Spiritual Practices Are You Planning For Eastertide?
This is open to
everybody
and is sponsored by the Daughters of the King (DOK). Need a nursery? Let us know at 706-210-1133.
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Lent Madness:
Check out the Lent Madness insert in this Sunday's bulletin and join the games. Dave Blake will be our own Benevolent Overlord as we see which saint wins the coveted Golden Halo! Two years ago Georgia’s own Deaconess Anna Alexander was the winner.
Lenten Devotionals:
Free devotionals for all ages will be available by Ash Wednesday if not sooner. Pick one up to deepen your walk with Jesus this season.
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Saturday, March 7th from 4-5pm:
Families are welcome to bring their children to an upcoming outreach opportunity at the Claiborne! Feel free to bring your favorite board games as we play and build relationships with the Claiborne residents.
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Attention Knitters -
New Meeting Place
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The Prayer Shawl Ministry is now meeting at Hire Grounds Café next to Goodwill on Washington Rd. We still meet on Tuesdays at 10am.
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Welcome Team needs more members!
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If you have a car and a friendly spirit,
please consider serving on the Welcome Team at Holy Comforter. This team is composed of friendly people who take turns visiting new people and delivering a bag of information and goodies. It takes very little time and gives you a chance to meet others and share your Christian spirit and your love for Holy Comforter with our newest visitors.
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Financial Peace University is coming in April
to the Parenting Class that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15am. FPU will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. This class is open to everyone!
If you are interested
in joining the class, visit
fpu.com/1102376
. This link will take you to our Church of the Holy Comforter Financial Peace page. There you can register for the class and purchase materials.
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Consecration of the XI Bishop of Georgia
Saturday, May 30th at 11:00am
Johnny Mercer Theater
Savannah, Georgia
Eucharist with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Sunday, May 31st at 11:00am
The Bandshell, Forsyth Park
Savannah, Georgia
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Attention Singers
The Diocese of Georgia is planning
to have a mass choir at both the May 30 bishop ordination and the May 31 Eucharist in Forsyth Park with Bishop Curry. One does not have to sing on both days to take part. Both events are in Savannah. As bishop-elect Frank Logue has said, "I know not everyone can come, but I would love to have as many congregations represented as possible." If you are interested in singing, fill out this electronic form -
https://forms.gle/bjyLThDq5TkDLsvM8
Mark your Calendars
Holy Comforter will join with our sister churches
in celebrating Pentecost on May 31 with the Presiding Bishop and
will not
have a service here that Sunday.
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Christian Education Classes for All Ages,
Sundays from 9:15—10:15 on the Lower Level
Adult Classes
The Rector’s Forum:
Continuing our look at Rodney Stark's
The Rise of Christianity.
This traces the causes of the growth of Christianity from a mere few thousand at Pentecost to being a majority of the population of the Roman Empire by the time of Constantine. Robert Spessert leads the discussions.
The Parenting Class:
Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach.
This is a discussion on the book by the same name.
Youth Group
Sunday, February 23:
Middle school meets from 5-6:00PM. Topic: Why did Jesus go to hell? Fellowship and dinner for middle and high school from 6-6:30PM. High school meets from 6:30-7:30PM. Topic: Sin is real (part 1).
Sunday, March 1:
Lenten discussion for both high school and middle school, 5-6:00PM. Fellowship and dinner from 6-7:00PM.
Children’s Ministry
Sunday, February 23:
Our K-2 will visit the Art station and learn that God’s word is my rock. The children will paint rocks to help them illustrate the parable of the House on the Rock.
Sunday, March 1:
We begin our lessons on Holy Week and Easter. Our focus will be “Jesus is Alive!”. The children will decorate empty eggs as a reminder of the empty tomb and Jesus’ resurrection.
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For those in need of healing:
Cynthia Taylor, Sue Porterfield, Harriet Graham, Milton Martin, Sue Mendenhall, Judy Wilson, Robert Bonta, Bill and Sarah Corley, and Doug Keir
For those celebrating birthdays:
Dave Blake, Juliana Hudson, and Brandon Belair
For those celebrating anniversaries:
Robbie and Gail Jarrell
Thanksgiving for our partnership
with Martinez Elementary School and The Claiborne at West Lake.
For the safety of
all those who serve abroad.
For those who are homebound:
John Howell, Corky Angleman, Marjorie Sinclair, Donna Garvey, Bobby and Lorraine Banks, and Joan Jackson
For all who have died for the Christian Faith
and for those who have persecuted them.
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Friday, February 21
10:30am Dig Deeper Bible Study
4:00pm Boy Scout Event
Sunday, February 23
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am Worship Service
5:00pm Youth Group
Monday, February 24
5:30pm Vestry Meeting
7:00 Boy Scouts
Tuesday, February 25
10:00am Prayer Shawl at Hire Grounds
6:00pm Shrove Tuesday
7:00pm Jae-Mar-S Puppy Class
8:00pm Jae-Mar-S Handling Class
Wednesday, February 26
12:00pm and 6:30pm Ash Wednesday Services
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Revenue as of 1/31/20......$25,350.61
Expenses as of 1/31/20....
$29,876.24
Surplus/Deficit..................
- $4,525.63
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Preacher
Court Hooper
Celebrant
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Court Hooper, Linda Bargeron, Pam Coffey
Acolytes
Natalie Belair, Alexander and Emerson Saunders
Reader
Henry Riser
Altar Guild
Janet Byrd and Karen Sheppard
Pre-Service Greeter
Kathy McLendon
Ushers
Thomas and Ashley Saunders
Prayer Team
Heather Schneller
Robert Bargeron
Welcome Team
Marsha Varner
Vestry Person of the Day
Bill Liebel
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