CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER
December 2, 2021
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This Sunday we mark the Second Sunday of the Advent Season with our Lessons and Carols. The Holy Comforter Choir, led by Dr. Brad Green, along with various lectors from the parish, will, through Scripture and music, tell the story of Salvation. |
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This special service, through song and biblical readings, takes us through the story of Jesus’ Family Tree. The choir and congregation alternate between hymns. Invite someone to join us for this special service. |
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Children's Church will not meet this Sunday, December 5th. |
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SUNDAY WORSHIP RESOURCES
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Join us for in-person worship this Sunday at 10:30am. The service will continue to be broadcast live on our Facebook page at 10:30am each Sunday morning.
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For this Sunday's bulletin, click here.
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The Daughters of the King will meet after church this Sunday, December 5th. |
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Advent is a time when we go deeper into our relationship with Jesus. Advent devotionals are a way to assist in that. Devotionals for all are available in the church foyer. |
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CHILDREN'S CHURCH IN ADVENT
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Join us Sunday, December 12 and December 19 as we “discover” Advent during Children's Church at 10:30am. Discovering Advent is a trail that guides you through Advent and beyond. The last day of Children’s Church for this year is December 19. |
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The Book Club meets Wednesday, December 8th at 10:00am at the church. Bring your favorite Christmas book, story or poem to share. Join us for tea, coffee, cookies and perhaps a bit of a sing-a-long. |
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After twenty-two years at Holy Comforter and nearly 36 years of parish ministry, The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor is retiring. Her last Sunday is January 9. Join us for a morning of celebration for this new chapter in her life and in the life of our church.
We will have a Celebration Meal following this service. If you would like to provide a needed dish, sign up below.
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FOR ALL THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED - THANK YOU!
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Every Perfect Gift has been our theme for Stewardship this year. We’ve been reminded of all of the way God share God’s gifts with us and how we can be imitators of that grace. One way is through our financial gifts. We have 58 families making pledges for a total of $282,320 and we are requesting that all pledges be sent in so we can finalize our 2022 budget. Please be in prayer how you may best support Holy Comforter. Submit your pledge card through the mail or online by using the link below. |
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UPCOMING CHRISTMAS EVENTS
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GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD
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Reminder: All donations for Gifts of the Christ Child need to be at the church by this Sunday, December 5th.
Project Linus has generously donated a blanket to be given to each child.
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HOLY COMFORTER YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
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It’s time to party! On December 17 come to the home of youth coordination Tab Carter, at 6:00pm. Come celebrate the holiday with your craziest Christmas sweater! We will enjoy pizza & Christmas cookies, make cards for residents at the Claiborne, share a Christmas devotional, exchange fun gifts (please bring a gift $10 or less), warmup by the bonfire, and more! Parents are welcome to drop-off or stay for the fun! RSVP Tab Carter by December 15 at tcarter@augusta.edu.
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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT UPDATES
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Rehearsals will be Sunday Dec 12 and Sunday Dec 19 right after church service, as well as a quick run through/costume fitting on Dec 24 at 4:30pm prior to the Christmas Eve service. If your child is assigned to be a reader or a major character please try and be there for both rehearsals.
On Dec 19 please bring a sack lunch for your child. We will eat right after the service and then have a longer dress rehearsal (to include costume assignments, setting the stage, etc). Expect approximately an hour of rehearsal.
Parent volunteers are needed for the following:
1.Costume organization and fitting
2.Management of the cast backstage and cueing entrances for Dec. 12/19 rehearsals, as well as on Dec 24th
3.Helping with logistics during rehearsals
4.Helping to make sure everyone has lunch on Dec 19 so that we quickly eat and move onto rehearsal
Final assignments and logistics will be worked out on Dec 12, followed by an emailed copy of the script!
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5:30 PM Family Service with Holy Eucharist and a wonderful Christmas Pageant by our children plus all the familiar carols.
10:00 PM Candlelight Holy Eucharist with the Adult Choir.
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We want to end this year in the black and can do that with your help! Fulfill your pledge for 2021 by December 31. All gifts to Holy Comforter are tax deductible. |
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SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
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If you or your child wishes to be baptized, we will be offering the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, January 2, which is also close to the Feast of the Holy Name, when we remember the baptism of Jesus. Contact the church administrator Vivian Vaiden at 706-210-1133 for arrangements. |
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We have two vestry positions opening in January 2022. If you are interested in serving on our Vestry or nominating someone, contact our administrator, Vivian Vaiden at vivian@holycomforterchurch.org. Vestry positions are open to confirmed members of the church. If you are unsure of your membership status, our administrator can help you with that. Vestry nomination forms can be picked up in the foyer.
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INTERIM RECTOR UPDATE FROM THE VESTRY
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As of 11/29/21 the Interim Rector search is well underway. The Vestry has reviewed the names approved by the Bishop to serve as our Interim Rector after The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor retires in January 2022. Interviews have been scheduled. Throughout this process, the Vestry will be employing the practice of discernment (seeking to identify God’s will and then moving with spiritual openness towards it). |
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Preparing for Sunday is a tool to help us 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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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
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The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
Vivian Vaiden
Lara Fort
Brad Green
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NOVEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT
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- 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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There are several ways to give. You can go on-line to our website at www.holycomforterchurch.org and click on Giving at the top right hand corner. Or, you can mail checks to: Church of the Holy Comforter, 473 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez, Georgia, 30809.
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For those in need of healing: Billy Carter, Lynn Eldridge, Melissa Haggerty, Barbara Spires, Lee and Katie Davis
For those celebrating birthdays: Linda Morgan, Alexander Saunders, Maddie Grigg, Fred Hoogland, and Addison Martin
Thanksgiving for our partnership with Martinez Elementary School, The Claiborne, 143 Ministries, and Kairos Prison Ministry.
For those who are homebound: Donna Garvey, Loren Waldo and Joan Jackson
For the safety of all those who serve abroad, including Will Liebel.
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Preacher/Celebrant
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor
Lay Eucharistic Minister
Elizabeth Hahn
Altar Guild
Carole Nelson
Karen Sheppard
Altar Bread
Lou Ann Zimmerman
Ushers
Tab Carter and Nathan Suggs
Vestry Person of the Day
Pam Vanscoy
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