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CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER

March 23, 2023

TONIGHT

Our Lenten Speaker Series continues tonight, March 23rd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Parish Hall. Carleton Vaughn returns to conclude his discussion of the trial of Jesus from a lawyers perspective. This is open to everybody and is sponsored by the Daughters of the King (DOK).

The Lenten Series concludes on Thursday, March 30th: All are invited to watch and discuss the award winning Oscar nominated short film, Stranger at the Gate. We meet in the Parish Hall from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Sign up in the foyer to bring a dish.

THIS SUNDAY

The Rector's Forum

The Rector's Forum meets this Sunday, March 26 at 9:15am. We meet in the downstairs classroom. All are welcome to join.

Kid's Club 219

Join us in Kids Club on Sundays at 9:15am as we focus on the Lenten and Easter Season! We will learn about the importance of the Lenten season, leading up to Holy Week and Easter. We meet in the downstairs classroom.

Sunday Morning Lenten Discussion

Sunday mornings at 9:15am: Join us for a small group discussion of Kate Bowler’s Bless the Lent We Actually Have. This is an excellent time to reflect on our ‘imperfect’ lives through prayer, devotion, and spiritual exercises. We meet in the downstairs classroom. Questions? Contact Laura Schmick at lcgarne@gmail.com.

Sunday's Worship Resource

Join us for in-person worship this Sunday at 10:30am. The service will broadcast live on our Facebook page each Sunday morning.

Service Bulletin

PARISH NEWS

Pictures from the Bishop's Visit

Our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Frank Logue was with us last Sunday for his annual visitation. We had a wonderful celebration of confirmation and reception for 26 of our newest members. Here are some pictures:

HOLY WEEK BEGINS APRIL 2ND

Palm Sunday, April 2nd: Blessing of the Palms and Procession at 10:30am. Palm Sunday marks our entrance with Jesus into Jerusalem and Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday: The Holy Comforter Choir joins us for this special service, including the foot washing and stripping of the altar.

Good Friday: We meet in the Parish Hall at noon for the Stations of the Cross.

Sunday, April 9th, we will have two Services on Easter! Worship with us at either 8:30am or 10:30am. The choir will be at both services. In between we will have a light brunch so bring something to share. Ham and Mimosas provided by the church. The Easter egg hunt follows the 10:30 service.

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is offered Easter Sunday. If you or your child wishes to be baptized, call the church office at 706-210-1133.

There will be no Christian Education classes on Easter Sunday.

The Rector's Forum will be held in April on the following Sundays: April 2, 16, 23, and 30. We will read and discuss If God is Love, Don't be a Jerk: Finding a Faith that Makes us Better Humans by John Pavlovitz.

The Holy Comforter Men’s Group meets Tuesday, April 11th at 7:00pm at Pizza Central, 526 N Belair Road in Evans. Hope to see you there!

The Book Club meets Wednesday, April 12th at 10am in the Parish Hall to discuss The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. This novel tells the story of 3 women whose lives are bound together in 19th century Australia and the hardships they weather together as they fight for redemption and freedom in a new society. All are welcome.

The Laundry Love Outreach Ministry is looking for volunteers on Wednesday, April 19th from 2:45-5:00pm at the Peanuts Laundromat located at 1931 Walton Way in Augusta. For more information, contact Pam Vanscoy at pvanscoy@comcast.net.

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

The Rev. Glenn Palmer

rector@holycomforterchurch.org

Vivian Vaiden

vivian@holycomforterchurch.org

Lara Fort

finance@holycomforterchurch.org

Brad Green

dr.blgreen@gmail.com

GIVING

February Financial Report

WAYS TO GIVE

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.

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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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

For those in need of healing: Wendell Dodson, Katie, Bill Jackob, The Rev. Joe Bowden, The Rev. Vince O’Neill, April Deer, and Ryan Hopper

For those celebrating birthdays: Paulie Kane, Lara Fort, Shannon Recupero, and Crawford Brown

Thanksgiving for our partnership with Martinez Elementary School, The Claiborne, Kairos Prison Ministry, and Boy Scout Troop 10.

For those who are homebound: Loren Waldo

For the safety of all those who serve abroad.

SERVING SUNDAY

Preacher/Celebrant

The Rev. Glenn A. Palmer

Lay Eucharistic Minister

Pam Vanscoy

Carole Nelson

Acolytes

Jack Morris

Emma Morris

Reader

Barry Paschal

Altar Guild

Linda Bargeron

Altar Bread

Brooke Belair

Prayer Team

Glenn Fulghum

Judy Smith

Pre-Service Greeters

Julie Blake

Ushers

The Shepherd's

Vestry Person of the Day

Heather Doughtie

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