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Bishop's 1/30/2007 Letter to Congregation
02/09/2007
To the People of God who are St. Andrew’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to you in advance of the upcoming congregational meeting of St. Andrew’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church. I understand that this meeting has been called by the Vestry to attempt to determine the future of St. Andrew’s affiliation with the Diocese of Atlanta and The Episcopal Church. Let me say at the onset that St. Andrew’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church will continue to be affiliated with the Diocese of Atlanta, although some of its members might choose to leave.
St. Benedict’s Focuses on Affordable Healthcare with Cobb’s Good Samaritan
07/16/2007
ATLANTA, Ga., July 17, 2007 – St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church of New Vinings, Ga. has formed a community partnership with Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb, a non-profit organization that provides healthcare to those in the community without health insurance or the means to afford needed care. Known as “Good Sam Cobb,” the faith-based center endeavors to treat the whole patient, providing medical, dental, health education, and select social services to its patients. The center’s functions are supported heavily by community volunteers.
St. Benedict's Launches Vocational Ministry
05/09/2007
ATLANTA, Ga., May 9, 2007 - St. Benedict's Episcopal Church of New Vinings today launched its Vocational Ministry, an innovative program for those in the community seeking insight into their vocational calling and its impact on their spirituality. In addition to pastoral care, St. Benedict's has partnered with the Vinings-area office of DHR International, a respected executive search firm, to provide complimentary career assessments.
St. B’s Women’s Summer Book Series
04/05/2007
St. B's Women's Summer Book SeriesGrow In Faith This summer St. Benedict's invites you to join us as we grow in faith through the words of Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner (The Faith Club), Anne Lamott (Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith), and Barbara Brown Taylor (Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith). Join us May 2, 2007 at 7:00PM for our kick off event, a wine and cheese social.(please email Courtney, courtney.vaughn@MySaintB.org, by April 25 if you plan on attending) We will meet once a month in June, July, and August.
Give me patience...now!
01/14/2008
There is no such thing as preaching patience into people unless the sermon is so long that they have to practice it while they hear...
Cut Down That Tree!
10/02/2008
Once upon a time, some people who were fortunate enough to live near a beautiful lake decided to try to start a brand new church where they and others who visited the lake on weekends could offer worship in the manner they had grown to love. A little church-by-the-lake was born.
May 2006 Dove
05/06/2006
The Dove A Monthly Publication of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit May 2006 Web site: www.episcopalholyspirit.org Rector's Column The Lord is Risen, the Lord is risen indeed. We’ve just concluded a wonderful, joyous Easter beginning. Everything went as planned, always a pleasant surprise, with wonderful liturgy, glorious music, strong attendance, children hunting eggs and all the signs of resurrection glory. During the 50 days of Easter, we continue the celebration of new and renewed life. You’ll notice during the liturgy of this season that we don’t use the confession and absolution. It’s but one sign of the forgiveness of sins attained by Christ for our salvation. And while it may appear insignificant during the Sunday morning worship, it is obviously vital for our eternal souls. Thanks be to God! During the coming months, the Vestry and I are committed to supporting all of the ministries that serve our Lord, our parish and our community. We are focusing on doing what we do best, emphasizing our strengths, and implementing programs that will improve our communications and other areas. Several programs are in need of volunteers. I pray that you will prayerfully consider where you can step up and become more involved with the ministries of our parish. During May, we’ll continue our joyful ways with the Fish Fry and Boat Blessing and by welcoming back the Tallant family just as they end their second year in seminary and prepare for the last. So the traditions continue. My job search is going slowly which is no surprise. But I continue to network, to engage the support of the Bishop’s office and to count myself fortunate on days when a “we hope your ministry will be successful, just not with us” letter doesn’t arrive. There are several parishes where I am in the question and answer stage and have had one phone interview. So I ask for your prayers. Many thanks for all of the support and kind words you have given me. May God be with us all, Mother Melanie † Adult Education Happenings The Wednesday Forum resumed after Easter with a continuation of The Purpose Driven Church. The group has begun to look at the purposes outlined in Rick Warren’s book and discussing how they apply to ECOHS. The Forum is beginning to take a more proactive responsibility for their own contributions to the life of the parish and how they as individuals and as a group can make a difference in our corporate life. Come join us on Wednesday evenings for Communion, brown bag supper and program or just come for the discussion which begins at 7 P.M. The Sunday Morning Adult Class is continuing its overview of the Pastoral Offices from the Prayer Book. On Palm Sunday we discussed the Reconciliation of a Penitent, and we will follow that with the Ministration to the Sick and the Burial Office. We will also look at Marriage in the Episcopal Church as well as the requirements for those who have previously been married.Come Join Us for Holy's Spirit's Birthday Party, Annual Fish Fry & Boat Blessing and Greet the Tallant Family The Annual Fish Fry and Boat Blessing is almost here. This annual event is also the time that we renew our commitment to Greg and Emily Tallant and their family while Greg is in seminary. There will be pledge cards available at the Fish Fry and during the services that day. There are always pledge cards available at either door to the sanctuary. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call Lauren Stewart (678-947-0408). Sunday, May 21, after the 10:45 service 2200 Lakeview Lane Bring chairs, blankets, towels, bathing suits, and a side dish to share. There’ll be all the fish, hushpuppies and cake you can eat !!! Be sure to join us!!! One of our parish’s most wonderful events gives us opportunity to be together, visit with old friends and new, watch the children, eat , and simply be at a beautiful site. Help is needed to set up, cook and help with the event. We’ll all help clear at the end. Please call the church office to volunteer or get directions. A Note from Greg Hi everybody! Over my last two years of seminary our family has been supported in many ways by our parish family at Holy Spirit. Along with the prayers, letters, visits, emails, and phone calls, you have also supported us with fundraisers at the last two boat blessing and fish fry parties. Whether through one-time donations or pledges for the year, our lives have been made much less stressful through your generosity. We’ll be there again this year for the party and look forward to seeing everyone again. There are untold numbers of good places to give your money, but know that for the gifts we’ve received and any you might consider giving again we are very grateful. Peace, Greg Tallant Children’s Education Wow! What a wonderful turnout we had for our Easter Egg Hunt. We also saw some new faces! Please welcome warmly anyone new and maybe just new to you. The Heifer project was a success, with more than we have collected in the past years. We have a busy month in May. We will open with our communion class on the morning of May 6th. We welcome any 1st through 3rd graders who have not yet been involved with a communion class. It will be a great morning for our children and their parents. If you are interested please call me by April 30th. Sunday school will be coming to an end in May, our last Sunday will be Sunday May 21st. We will have a year end party. That gives us just a few more weeks of Sunday school so please come and join us. We are planning our Vacation Bible School and it is going to be fantastic. We are going to be using The Chronicles of Narnia to plan Bible School around. I think the children will love it so please put it on your calendar and let your neighbors know. The dates are June 19th through the 23rd. Please watch the Dove and the bulletin for a supply list. Many of us may have things in our basements that we can use for props and costumes. Our next planning meeting will be May 8th at 5:00 in the parish hall. We need all the help we can get and all the creative ideas!! Julie Wilson 770-886-6828 jwilson@msiweb.com Preschool There are Preschool openings in 3 and 4 year old classes. Please call the preschool office at (678)372-0778 with questions. YOUTH NEWS The Youth Board is seeking new members to replace those who have retired. If you are interested in furthering the youth program at Holy Spirit please speak to John Hewitt or Fr. Harrison. We need Board members, teachers for the J2A program, and people who can work at specific jobs such as the Yard Sale or other events. Up-coming events include a Yard Sale, Car Wash Youth Sunday (5/14), and the Urban Adventure trip to Washington, D. C. Plans are being made for the fall program which will kick off with a Youth Weekend prior to the beginning of school. If you can chaperone for this event please let John Hewitt or Don Harrison know of your availability. Thursday Faith Group After Easter The Thursday Morning Faith Group began a study of Marcus Borg's challenging and illuminating book, THE HEART OF CHRISTIANITY. Come join us every Thursday at 10:15 at the Church and afterwards for lunch. Gifts and more gifts On Sundays May 7 and May 14, we will once again have the African Team Ministry jewelry and accessory collections available for purchase. These make wonderful gifts for Mother’s Day and other occasions. They also support vital ministries on the poorest continent in the world. Happy shopping! Outreach In March 97 families were served. The Pantry Angles for the month of March are The Markeys: Karin, Pat, Lindsey and Cecelia The Outreach Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 9th in the Parish Hall to discuss plans for the rest of the calendar year. Anyone interested in participating, is welcome to come. We would like to express a special thanks to all the individuals who helped with the last luncheon at The Place on March 28th. Our next luncheon is scheduled for June 7th. We will have a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall later on. We would like to encourage as many of the youth as possible to help cook and serve on that day. It is a wonderfully rewarding ministry. Visitation and Nurturing Program: the next training session will be Thursday, May 18th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northside Forsyth Hospital. Please contact Pat Plant if you are interested in participating. Her phone number is 678-208-1908. We will also have an appreciation luncheon for volunteers on Saturday, May 20th from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Carmen Smith at 770-887-4460 or by email at carmensmith@adelphia.net by May 17th. Carmen Smith Communications Many of you have noticed the changes the communications committee has made to the bulletin boards in the parish hall. (Please see the article below for more information.)We have also been working with the Diocese on a plan to transition our website to the Diocese' system and implement an electronic newsletter and a calendar of events. In addition to serving the parish needs, we want to represent all the great things that we do at Holy Spirit to others who are looking for a church. These system changes are designed to greatly help us improve both our internal and external communications. To meet this goal, we need input from all of you, first to set up the systems and then to keep them current. Please plan to attend a meeting on May 25th beginning at 7:00 PM in the parish hall. The meeting will last approximately 2 hours. We will share with you where the plan currently stands and welcome input on changes you may want. Your ongoing input to our systems is very important to a successful communications plan, so please put this meeting on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you all there! Janice Davis Newcomers Hi! Are you looking for a ministry to serve at ECHOS? Newcomer's Ministry would love to have you donate your time & talents to a wonderful ministry. Interested? Call Donna Kukarola, 770 887 7272 Webmaster Needed: Your communications committee is urgently seeking a webmaster for our website. We are planning to change over to the Diocese's system which will provide much more flexibility and allow us to provide more timely information. The Diocese will train us and help us get it up and running. If you have this skill set and want to volunteer, please contact Janice Davis at 678-455-3177. Bulletin Boards You may have noticed that the bulletin boards in the parish hall and in the hallway have been rearranged and labeled. The sign up sheets remain in the hallway, but there are significant changes in the parish hall. If you have not already seen the changes, please take a few moments to look them over. We tried to map the boards to the items currently on them, but since they were somewhat outdated, we may not have captured everything correctly. We are also in the process of putting the contact information for the chairpersons on each of the boards. Some folks have told us that they do not understand what each of ministry does. It would be helpful if you could provide us with very brief synopsis of what your ministry does. You can either send an e-mail to me and we will put it up on the bulletin boards, or you can place your own message on the boards . We are asking that each of you appoint someone on your team to be responsible to keep your portion of the bulletin boards updated. Please.....let us know what you think! Our objective is to make it easier for everyone to find information. The Communications Committee is looking for your constructive comments and feedback on the changes. This is a work in progress. You can give your comments to Judy Freeze on 770-993-2615, or please respond to this e-mail. Thanks for your support with this. Janice Davis 678-455-3177 From the Office ANGELS: Evan Fournaris and Bert Printz for upkeep of our grounds Ro Woodhead for help in mailing the April Dove Judy Norman for help with the Holy Week Bulletins Herb Linsley for getting rid of the fire ants on the Church grounds PRAYER LIST: Frank Danowski, Warren Stephenson, Alice Monteigh, Conrad Anderson, Paul Sulman, Gail Dunford, Mary Buckingham, Diane Smuland, John Wayt, Elizabeth Matheson, Arline Cartwright, Patty Fusaro, Doug Nelson, Carl Hubbard, Lud Oster, Helen Floyd, Bill Hoover, James and Virginia Williamson, Janice and Ralph Davis, Betty Rice, D.J. Brown, Ling Allen, Bill Clarida, Ginny Munroe, Harold Ray, Helen Ray, Lola Maroon. We give thanks for healing begun and continuing in: Buddy Murphy, Katie Sallenburger, and Doug Manheim We pray for expectant parents, Craig and Jennifer Schmidt. Catherine Rosborough and Robbie Allen as they await the adoption of their son, Shaun Allen. We pray for all soldiers and civilians alike who risk their lives for freedom and peace. And especially for Robert Loftis. We give thanks for the safe return of Justin Russell from Iraq. For the Tallant family while Greg is in seminary. BIRTHDAYS: Gale Clarida, Greg Tallant, Laura Harvey, Helen Ray, Gloria Szokoly, Reed Berry, Nancy Greene, Clint Spencer, Bill Clarida, Joanie Anderton, Christopher Malone, Rita McDougald, Madalyn Drury, Virginia Williamson, Jay Franklin, Paul Harvey, Greg Sylvester, Lesly Senker, Denise Wise, Cheryl Drury, Charles Jennings, Emory Lipscomb, Robert Ford, Nancy Carithers, Gregory Hargett, Janice Davis, Julie Tuttle, Alijah Groene, Emily Tallant, Sam Norris, Edith Bley, and Dick Oltmanns DEATHS: Allan Brough, brother of Jean Danowski, died March 27 Bill Davis, brother of Ralph Davis, died on March 30 Brad, cousin of Shannon David SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Weekly Schedule Monday 1:15 pm AA Meeting Tuesday 10:00 am AA Meeting 7:00 pm Grief Share Wednesday 5:00 pm Children’s Choir Practice 6:00 pm Holy Eucharist 6:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Program 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice Thursday 10:30 am Faith study 12:15 pm AA Meeting Sunday 8:30 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Christian Education 10:45 am Holy Eucharist Third Monday each month 7:00 pm Vestry Meeting SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT
E-Newsletter May 9, 2007
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09/27/2007
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Last call for anti-racism training registrations
10/09/2007
This is the last call for sign-ups for mandated anti-racism training for clergy and lay leaders in the Diocese of Atlanta. The next session will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Advance registration is required. For information about or to register for the class, please contact Linda Scott at 404-601-5353 or 800-537-6743 or e-mail Lscott@episcopalatlanta.org. The next opportunity for this training will be on a weekday next spring. If you're in one of the following categories, this training is required:
Music Ministry Survey -- We Need Your Input
Monday 16 June 2008 08:00 AM - Tuesday 17 June 2008 10:00 PM
AS WE SEARCH for our next Organist-Choir Director, the Committee to Advise the Rector will be asking for your thoughts. Please participate by sharing with us the role music plays in your wors...
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