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The Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2020

"We invite everyone to share communion around God's altar. We strive to be a welcoming and relevant Christian community doing what matters through prayer, worship, teaching, outreach, fellowship, and service.

We will demonstrate the real life application of scripture, tradition, and reason by providing a safe place to respond to each other's needs, hurts, joys, and interests."

Resurrection Episcopal Church

1755 Duncan Bridge Rd. Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571 706-865-9680 www.resurrectionsautee.com

"The Episcopal Church in White County"

Greetings!

Welcome to the latest edition of our eNewsletter.

Wherever you are on your faith journey, may you discover God's spirit here at Resurrection. May you experience God's love and feel God's blessing as you participate in the life of the parish.

If you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please contact the parish office, a member of the clergy, or a member of the vestry. Please do not hesitate to let us know of any needs that arise.

Annual Parish Meeting

This Sunday @ 9:30am

Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83371445081

Agenda Includes:

Rector's Report

Treasurer's Report

Honor Retiring Vestry Members

Elect 4 New Vestry Members

Presentation of Resurrection Cross

Vestry Nominees:

Jan Kay

Jan is married to Kelly Smith, her partner of 23 years. Jan’s favorite past time is camping and horseback riding. Jan said that she found a home at Resurrection in 2016. Since joining Resurrection, she has served on the Vestry (2017-2019) and been chairperson for the Compassion committee since 2017. Serving others, whether they are family, friends or strangers, is her passion and calling. Jan says that she is honored to once again be considered for Vestry and will continue to devote her time, energy, and passion to making Resurrection the best it can be and to serve those in need in our community. She acknowledges that trying times are upon us and ahead of us, and she promises to work hard to steady the ship and chart a course forward.

Roxanne Hall

Roxanne was born and raised in Iowa and has been a radiation therapist for 27 years and now works for a group in Clarkesville. She was married to The Rev. Stephen Hall for 28 years, and when Stephen retired in 2016 as the rector of St. James in Clayton, they bought a home in Demorest. Roxanne said that they visited a few Episcopal churches near Demorest but loved Resurrection the day they stepped foot in the door and were greeted by Pat Roland. Roxanne recalled that Steve said something to Pat like, "you just won her over" when he saw her smiling as Pat showed them around church and preschool.

Sherry McCollum

Sherry was born in Chattanooga Tennessee and has lived in between Tennessee, Florida and Georgia her entire life. Sherry is married to Ringo and between them they have four children and two grandchildren. Sherry loves cooking, traveling, sewing, doing crafts, and reading. She owns a management and cleaning service business and describes herself as a social butterfly. God, family, and friends are so extremely important to her.

Becky Schacht

Becky has called Resurrection home for her family since 1995. Her past service at Resurrection has included three years on the Vestry, chairman of the Compassion Team, chairman of Community of Hope, lector, involvement with the music program, and participant in the ACTS Christian Formation Program. Currently, Becky serves as lector, member of the Compassion Team, co-chairman of Family Promise with Jan Kay, and pianist for the online services. Becky considers it an honor – albeit hard work – to serve on the Vestry. She said that she will take the responsibility very seriously, and by agreeing to serve, Becky pledges to fulfill the three-year term with commitment and dedication.

Sunday, December 6

Video Worship emailed

9:30 Annual Parish Meeting

Tuesday, December 8

10:00 Exercise Class

Wednesday, December 9

6:30 Youth Group

7:00 AA Meeting

8:00 Compline

Friday, December 11

7:30 Cocaine Anonymous

Follow Along With the Youth

This week we are watching and discussing “Giving Thanks - Imagine Church.”

To follow along, go to our blog at https://www.resurrectionsautee.com/youth

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O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Traditional Choir

Sunday, December 6, 2020

The Lectionary

Click here for full texts

First Lesson

Isaiah 40:1-11

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

Second Lesson

2 Peter 3:8-15a

Gospel

Mark 1:1-8

8:15 a.m.

Suspended until further notice

10:30 a.m.

Suspended until further notice

All Resurrection Zoom links can now be found in one place. Simply go to Resurrection's website www.resurrectionsautee.com to find the link and join the fun!

Katie Hardy

12/6 The Cash family, Collier & Nancy Cato, Harold & Dolores Chandler, Bob & Liz Clark, Elizabeth Cochran

12/7 Diane Coletti, Robbie Crumley, Alex Cruz, Marika Csatary, Paula & Austin Cundiff, the D'Abate family

12/8 Mark & Marijo Diffenbacher, Fonda Dodd, Denise Dorsey, Jim & Sue Duffield, Howard Ebert

12/9 Audrey Engebretson, the Ernst family, Lin Ewert, Cassie Fincher, Pat Fuller

12/10 Chloe Gedney, Chris & Mary Geidel, Catherine Gibbs, Andy Gilbert

12/11 Pam Gilbert, Ron & Marteen Goodwin, David & Joanne Greer, Ray Gregory & Katie Lynam

12/12 Jim & Devin Gregoryk, Geoff & Sue Gstalder, Sharon Hall, Roxanne Hall

December 6-12

12/6 Chloe Gedney, Linda Perry

12/9 Pat Fuller

12/12 Pam Gilbert, Erika Koeppel

None Known

December 6, 2020

By: Patti Petit

Most Holy God, today the prophets call us to turn over the calendar and begin a new walk with Christ. Our goal is Bethlehem and beyond. Help us to travel “Light.” Help us to keep our eyes on Christ and not the beguiling of things perishable. He came once. Now we journey on toward Him and His coming to us again as promised. Bless our journey. Holy Lord, hear our prayer .

We pray for a renewed dedication to good stewardship of our planet and all of creation. We pray for the freedom, dignity, health and renewed hope for all people. We pray for our church family and for our parish. Unite us with people throughout the world praying and working for peace and goodwill for all people. We ask your continuing blessings on our presiding bishop Michael Curry, our bishop Robert Wright, our retired bishop Neil Alexander, and our priests Scott and Sue. Bless the Nonnemakers at Virginia Theological Seminary. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our president Donald, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, that they may compassionately work for justice and peace. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

Holidays are a difficult time for our members of the armed services. Help us to remember them and to honor their sacrifices. Help us to reach out to them and to their families who will miss them greatly. Protect them wherever they are serving. Pray for Jamie Davey, Jordan Davey, Brett Turner, Jennifer Parrish, Bart Ziccardi, Robert Rish, Kayla Ziccardi, Frank Caruccio, Joseph Lorenz, Wayne Lovell, Jessica Stephens, Mitchell Stephens, Brandon Richards, Drew Camp and Jason Gregoryk. Guide, guard and protect all law enforcement and first responders, including Don Scalia. Please cover all health care workers with your blessings of protection and strength as they work to save lives, including Dr. William Koeppel, Marika Csatary, JM Kidd, Chloe Gedney, Jackie Hayes, Dr. Barbara Camp, Roxanne Hall, Susie Murray, Susan Smith and Candler Kimsey. Let our prayers, thanks and love encourage them as they face the dangers and the uncertainty of this pandemic. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

Help us to recognize that the 273,000 deaths from COVID-19 represent 273,000 families who have lost a loved one. These casualties are more than numbers. They and their caregivers, frontline workers and scientists struggle with these facts every day. Awaken in us personal responsibility to do all we can to help control the spread of this killer. Pray for those in our parish with immediate needs, including Diane Colleti, Dennis Wydra, Marty Scalia, Linda Perry, Christine Runkle, Paula Cundiff, Elizabeth Cochran. Pray for those with long-term needs, including Carol Prescott, Helen Schlaefflin, Kelly Smith, Lloyd Mills, Gil Pollit, Jennifer Smith, Kevin LaForce, Dennis Bergin. Pray for family and friends of our parish, including Jackie, Luci, Billy, Gordon Weatherby, Scott Casavant, Emily, Sheila. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for mothers that await the birth of her child. We pray for newborns, infants and children of all ages. Protect them from every danger and sickness. Restore all children separated from their families. In this time, shield all children with safety, love and peace. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

Comfort all who mourn for loved ones lost to sickness, accidents and injustice. We lift to you the lives taken by this pandemic. As we recognize our own fragility, help us to realize and celebrate the sacredness of every life. Pray for all who mourn. Holy Lord, hear our prayer .

We are joyful and thankful for these among us celebrating birthdays, including Chloe Gedney, Linda Perry, Hannah Kidd Kogel, Pat Fuller, Pam Gilbert and Erika Koeppel, and those celebrating anniversaries. Bless their accomplishments and their plans. Give them joy as they celebrate these landmarks in their lives. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.