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The Third Sunday of Advent

December 13, 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.

128 There's a voice in the wilderness crying

Resurrection Cross 2020

Becky Schacht

Congratulations to Becky Schacht for receiving the Resurrection Cross award for 2020. This pandemic has not deterred her faithful leadership and service to our parish and community. In addition to providing beautiful music each week for our recorded services, she serves as lector, member of the Compassion Team, and co-chairman of Family Promise with Jan Kay. Becky continues to serve our community by volunteering each week at the Community Helping Hands Clinic in Cleveland, and she teaches life-skills lessons at North Georgia Works in Gainesville, a year-long residential program for homeless men who either were recently released from prison, referred by the courts, or referred by one of four shelters. Becky joins a long line of Resurrection faithful servants in service to our parish and community. Becky is a Resurrection saint of light!

Sunday, December 13

Video Worship emailed

8:15 Outdoor Worship

10:30 Outdoor Worship

Tuesday, December 15

10:00 Exercise Class

Wednesday, December 16

6:30 Youth Group

7:00 AA Meeting

8:00 Compline

Friday, December 18

7:30 Cocaine Anonymous

Holy Eucharist Sign-up

December 13, 2020

Click on the link above to sign

up for the 8:15 or 10:30 service

Follow Along With the Youth

This week we are asked to

“Keep Breathing and Prepare the Way.”

We have been asked to “prepare the way of the Lord.” How might you prepare the way?

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

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

The Lectionary

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First Lesson

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

Psalm 126

Second Lesson

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Gospel

John 1:6-8, 19-28

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!

Lisa Stump

12/13 Chuck & Jaymi Hampton, the Hardy family, Bently & Christy Harris, Jackie Hayes, the Haynes family

12/14 Jill Hazen, Curtis & Genie Hixon, Larry & Kathy Holbrook, the Johnson family, the Johnston family

12/15 Wallace Joslyn & Barbara Camp, Jan Kay & Kelly Smith, Scott & Patty Kidd, JM Kidd, Dan Kiessling

12/16 Patsy Kiessling, Paul & Cynthia Kimball, the Kimsey family, Bill Kinsland, the Koeppel family

12/17 Richard & June Krise, Deb Kroll, Kevin & Nancy LaForce, Bob Lambdin

12/18 The Ledford family, Dave & Jane Maier, John & Rene McClatchey

12/19 Ringo & Sherry McCollum, Debbie McLean, Bill McNulty, Mel & Jane Mellinger

December 13-19

12/14 Gwynn Alexander

12/16 Addie Bolton

12/17 Andrew Bergin, Jack Butcher, Gil Pollitt

12/18 Hope Pollitt

12/19 Becky Schacht

12/16 Larry & Kathy Holbrook, John & Mahalious Mitchell

To pray the Stations of the Cross, follow this link: Stations of the Cross

December 13, 2020

By: Patti Petit

Most Holy God, today we are summoned to do the real work of love in the kingdom that Jesus and the prophets proclaimed. As we meditate on the wonder of Christmas, the readings remind us that there is and always will be work to do. Help us to build on the foundation of Christ. 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 thank you for our members who have accepted the work of the Vestry. 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.

Your fight O God against COVID is our struggle. Awaken in us your sense of 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: Dennis Wydra, Marty Scalia, Linda Perry, Christine Runkle, Paula Cundiff, Elizabeth Cochran, Mark Dieffenbacher, John Mitchell. 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 & friends of our parish including: Jackie, Luci, Billy, Gordon Weatherby, Scott Casavant, Emily, Sheila, Richard Turner. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for mothers awaiting the birth of a child, including Katie Rose Ledford. 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 Gwynn Alexander, Addie Bolton, Andrew Bergin, Jack Butcher, Gil Pollitt, Hope Pollitt and Becky Schacht, and those celebrating anniversaries, including Larry & Kathy Holbrook and John & Mahalious Mitchell. Bless their accomplishments and their plans. Give them joy as they celebrate these landmarks in their lives. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.