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Sunday, December 10
The Second Sunday of Advent
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In-Person Services
8:00 am - Rite 1
10:30 am - Rite 2
Also streamed online on Youtube.
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Please print your bulletin at home or have your mobile device handy to pull it up. | |
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Seminarian Cheyne Collier
Preacher
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Worship Teams
VPOD -Caleb Pilgrim
Teller - Leslyn Weeekes
Altar Party (10:30 am) Deacon Florence Mitchell,Isaac, Renee, Zoya, Jilese
Lectors - 8:00 AM
Elaine Primus
Arlington Success
Lectors - 10:30AM
Suzanne Osborne
Michelle Porter
Ushers
8:00 am -Elizabeth and Wayne Millington
10:30 am Hazel and Arlington Success
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Our Dinka language service, led by
Rev. John Aroch, will be live at 2:00 pm.
You can find it on his Facebook page.
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This Week's Bible Verse
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Excerpt from Isaiah 66:13, New International Version
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Jesus says this in the Gospel of John before his ascension. Let us remember his words, graciously taking up and accepting the peace that Jesus has sacrificed for our sake, without expectation of return or compensation, but going forward valiantly in the Spirit; being untroubled by the past and unafraid of what is to come, steadfast in belief in the will of the LORD. | | | |
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Wednesday Bible Study: Advent Study using the above study guide,
December 6th and 13th.The book may be purchased if so desired using the link below, however, it is not necessary.
https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B00HUCLL3G&ref_=kwl_kr_iv_rec_2
| Look for a signup sheet in the Narthex. Tickets $35. More details to follow. | Visit our website for all upcoming events. Link to our website is below. | |
Are you interested in helping out around the church but are not sure what your options are? Or maybe you know what you want to do but aren't sure how to get into it? To help guide everyone to their calling in the Church, SMAA asks that you fill out the form below about your interest to join and/or support one or more of St. Michael' s ministries: ⠀ | |
SMAA Mini-Library
St. Michael's free Lending Library is located in the Hensler Hall parking lot.
“Take a book. . . leave a book” is the idea.
This is a collective project by Community Outreach and the Boy and Girls Scouts with the goal of inviting our friends and neighbors to read more.
Suggestions for reading materials can be found at littlefreelibrary.org. Enjoy!
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Flower Donations
St. Michael's is looking for more sponsors and donors to enrich the flower ministry. Flowers may be donated in dedication to someone, to commemorate a celebration, and much more.
If you are interested in donating flowers, there is an online form on the St. Michael's website, and there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Donations addressed to the flower guild can be placed in the offering plate (please be sure to include what you are commemorating). Donations can also be made via Realm (online), or you can leave a check in the church office.
All flower donations will be celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.
For more details, please contact the Church office at 770-469-8551.
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Stone Mountain Co-op. Ministry
P.O. Box 2474
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
5324 West Mountain Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
You may drop donations off at the Co-op during their open hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am - 1 pm
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Safeguarding God's Children and Youth: Training Opportunities
All staff, vestry members, and all volunteers who work with children are required to complete Safeguarding God's Children Zoom training AND accompanying modules every 3 years.
Please see below for upcoming Zoom trainings. A PREREQUISITE TO THE ZOOM TRAINING, will be to complete designated SAFEGUARDING ONLINE MODULES. These will be sent to you after you register at the link below. If you are unsure of which modules to complete, please email Sarah.
Register Here
Once you have completed your course, please email Parish Administrator your Certificate of Course Completion and Compliance Agreement.
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Safeguarding God's People: Training Opportunities
Safeguarding God’s People: Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Harassment in Communities of Faith and Preventing Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse
All clergy, church employees, vestry members, lay pastoral care ministers (including Stephen Ministers), spiritual directors, eucharistic visitors, hospital visitors authorized by the church, leaders and facilitators of all adult programs and small group ministries, seminarians, interns and lay chaplains.
A PREREQUISITE TO THE ZOOM TRAINING, will be to complete designated SAFEGUARDING ONLINE MODULES. These will be sent to you after you register at the link below. If you are unsure of which modules to complete, please email the office- admin@stmichaelstonemontain.org.
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Donations for Flood Victims in South Sudan
The people of Sudan are dealing with historic flood devastating thousands of homes and displacing hundreds of thousands of people in addition to ongoing insecurity.
The Pakeer Community Association (Pakeer is the name given to one of the communities among the Dinka tribes) is hosting a fundraiser to send emergency aid to Sudan. You can find the details and donate here.
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Church Office Hours
The church office is now open from Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 2 pm.
If you'd like to make an addition to the Prayer List, request pastoral care, or have any other questions, please call or email Parish Administrator during these hours or leave a voicemail.
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Email Phishing Scams
Please continue to beware of email scams by people who impersonate clergy or members of our community and ask for a "favor" and then ask for money or gift cards. If you suspect you have received an unusual email, we recommend the following:
- Carefully check the sender’s name and email address
- Look out for misspelled words and incorrect grammar
- Do not click on any suspicious links or attachments
- Report the email as spam
Call Fr. Winston or the church office if you receive a questionable email and would like to verify the sender.
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We appreciate all who have continued their gifts to the church. We encourage you to designate Dollar for Matthew contributions as well, as you are able. In Realm, choose "Matthew 25 Fund" for your donation. | |
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- Through your Realm profile. If you are a member of St. Michael’s, you can manage your giving as recurring or one-time donations in a secure, easy-to-use environment. Contribution statements are always available via your profile.
- Mail in your check. We receive the mail at the church regularly. Our mailing address is
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
PO BOX 1087
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
- TEXT TO GIVE. On your phone, text SMAAGIVE to 73256. You will be texted a link to complete your gift online with a credit card, designating the amount and to which fund to direct your gift. Standard text messaging rates apply.
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St. Michael's is staying connected via Virtual Meetings
If your group or ministry is interested in holding a meeting, please designate one person to be the Zoom leader and contact the office to obtain the login information and instructions.
Click here for an introduction on how to join a Zoom meeting.
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Men of Michael
Gentlemen, the Men of Michael meet twice a month on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 9 AM. Join us for camaraderie, fellowship, Bible study, and the occasional social. We would love for you to join us; All are welcome. See you Saturday morning at 9 AM in Upper Hensler Hall or via the Zoom link below.
CLICK HERE to join.
Meeting ID: 829 6197 2363
Password: 714678
The call in number is: 1 929-205-6099
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Episcopal Church Women
All women of the parish are invited to participate in the ECW meeting every 3rd Sunday.
Meeting ID: 897-8143-9389
Password: 961915
The call in number is: 1 929-205-6099
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DOK
CLICK HERE to join.
Meeting ID: 924-1076-4016
Password: 564420
The call in number is: 1 929-205-6099
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Listen to Bishop Wright's Podcast
Our Bishop, Rob Wright, has a weekly podcast, For People, that we encourage you to listen to! In his podcast, "Bishop Wright meets listeners at the crossroads of faith and life to explore the challenges of an ever-changing world. Listen in to find out how he expands on For Faith, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus to answer 21st-century questions." You can find and subscribe to the podcast here.
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The Rev Winston Arthur
404-386-8833
rector@stmichaelstonemountain.org
Parish Administrator
Heather Cutting
admin@stmichaelstonemountain.org
Finance Clerk
Charlene Smith
finance@stmichaelstonemountain.org
Supply Organist
Dr Richard Beckford
rborpheus@gmail.com
Choir Director
Dawn-Marie James
dawnmarie51@hotmail.com
Custodian
John Lam
Church Office
Address: 6780 James B. Rivers Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Phone: 770-469-8551
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Office Open: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays & Thursdays
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St. Michael and All Angels Prayers
We pray particularly this week for:
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The Bovell,Smith,Hodge and McGhie Families Arthur, Abigail, DawnJ.,Daisy,Erinn,
Yannick, Aaron, Errol, Rachel, Janis,Seth andFamily,
Carline,Leslyn, Nellie, Terri,Cleveland,
Allison, Godfrey, Ann, Marlene, Olga, Jaye, Corey,Pauline,DorothyGeorge, Morris, Gerri, Ladan, Faye, Cherrie, Beverly, the people of South Sudan and the people of Ukraine, the end of the conflict in the Middle East and for the innocent souls who have been affected.
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In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer,
we pray this week for our Bishops, Rob, Don, Paul; Christian educators, Parish staffs, choirs, acolytes; The Clergy and people of St. Mary's, Montezuma; Santa Maria, East Point; for all congregations seeking new or renewed direction; the Bishop and people of our companion and partner Diocese of Cape Coast.
To request prayers for someone or to have a name removed, please call the parish office at 770.469.8551 or email Parish Administrator at admin@stmichaelstonemountain.org
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Stay in touch
with Bishop Wright and Episcopalians
Around Middle and North Georgia!
Go to this link to sign up for the Diocesan e-newsletter, Connecting, and for Bishop Wright's weekly message.
Click here to sign up
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December 9th - December 16th
Kraig Porter 12/9
Arok Thuc 12/9
Walter Vitrano 12/10
Judith Quarless 12/12
Jo Valentine 12/13
Lili Phillips 12/14
Veronica Ossom-Boafo 12/16
Bernice Brutus 12/16
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