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St. Margaret's Notebook
August 18, 2016
Minds to think. Hearts to love. Hands to serve.
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"As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality exist in our world, none of us can truly rest." ~Nelson Mandela~
You have probably seen the Poverty Awareness week flyer in the newsletter for the past several weeks. And with the kids starting school and schedules getting busy you may have skimmed over it. Let me encourage you to not just skim over it, but to read it and pick out a few activities attend. Pick a personal challenge to do as a family. Let's be a well educated parish on what it means to live in poverty and learn some ways that we as a community can do to make getting out of poverty a little easier.
Sunday evening is the kick off event at the Amp with a documentary screening of A Place at the Table. It begins at 7:30 and will wrap up around 10. I can think of no better reason to let the kids stay up a little past bedtime (note that while there is nothing inappropriate in the movie for younger children-it may not hold their attention for long). So come out and join us!
I will be at the 9 o'clock service on Sunday and will hang around until the 11 o'clock service if you want to see me for a personal challenge brochure or a flyer or you have any questions about any of the events. Come see me!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Meghan
PS: Be sure to visit the Facebook page: Carroll County Poverty Awareness Week and hashtag all the pictures from this week (#PAWCarroll).
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From the Pastoral Care Committee
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I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know he hears us-whatever we ask-we know that we have what we asked of him."
I John 5: 13-15
As you may have noticed this past week during the church service, we have begun the ministry of Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV). LEV's are members of a parish who are confirmed, adult communicants in good standing, trained, and specially licensed. These trained individuals provide the sacrament of the Eucharist to those members of the congregation that are hospitalized, homebound, or in a nursing home.
In congregations where a Deacon serves, that minister should supervise the work of the LEV's.
It is recommended that the individual who is to be ministered to should be prayed for specifically in the Prayers of the People by the congregation on that day.
The administration of the Sacraments to the persons visited should take place immediately after the Celebration of Holy Eucharist. Following the communion of the people, the LEV's come forward and are commended for this ministry and given a suitable container in which to carry the two vessels of bread and wine, and the necessary supplies. According to the Book of Common Prayer, the Holy Eucharist is the principle act in which all the baptized share in the table of the Lord. Sending the LEV's to provide the Eucharist to those who are unable to attend church on Sunday is intended to foster a sense of inclusion in the community.
Three members of the St. Margaret's parish received training from Hazel in order to perform this important ministry: Bruce Bobick, Pam Griffin, and Julie Williard.
Julie Williard, RN, NP-C
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Wallace Benton, Youth Director at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Newnan will be coming to St. Margaret's on Saturday, September 10th at 9:00 am to do a Safeguarding God's Children training.
Diocesan policy requires all members of the church who are in any leadership position (paid or volunteer) to renew their abuse prevention training every three years. This certification requirement applies to Sunday School teachers, Children's Church Leaders and shepherds, Children's Commission members, Nursery attendants, Vestry members, and Lay readers. To register for the training, please call the church office 770-832-3931 or contact Jessie McLaren at eyc.stmargaretsga@gmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug 18
Ladies bible study - 11:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Aug 21
Teacher Meeting in Parish Hall - 10:00 a.m.
Aug 24
Wednesday night supper - 5:30 p.m.
Aug 25
Ladies bible study - 11:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Aug 28
Celebrate Hazel's Birthday - 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School Open House - 10:00 a.m.
Ministry Fair - 10:00 a.m.
EYC Kick off party at John Tanner State Park - 1-4:00 pm
Aug 31
Wednesday night supper - 5:30 p.m.
Sept 8
Prayer Shawl Ministry - 10:00 a.m.
Sept 10
Safeguarding God's Children Training - 9:00 a.m.
Sept 11
Back to business Sunday
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Youth Calendar
August
Sun 8/28: Sunday School Open House 10am
EYC Kick off party at John Tanner State Park - 1-4:00 pm
September-
Theme: Matthew 25 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'
Sun 9/4: Labor Day Weekend
Sun 9/11: Back to Business Picnic, Longview Park
Sun 9/18: Youth Meeting 5-7: Service Scavenger Hunt & Dinner
Wed 9/28: JR EYC Yogurt & Yahweh 5:30 - 6:15, 32 Degrees
Wed 9/28: SR. EYC Coffee & Conversation 6:30 - 7:30, Gallery Row
Sun 9/25: Corn Maze at Ole Mcdermitt's Farm 1pm-4pm, lunch after 11am service then carpool to farm
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Outreach News!
Volunteer Opportunities Available! Please contact the Outreach office for more information! 770-834-5282
Re-enroll your Kroger Rewards card for Community Rewards! Even if you are already registered, you will need to renew by September 1st. You can re-enroll at
www.krogercommunityrewards.com
. Or contact the Outreach office. We are happy to assist! This is free money for us-so please enroll your card!
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Outreach Project: A Success!
Many thanks to everyone who contributed items for the Outreach Project that the Thursday Morning Ladies' Bible Study class adopted this summer. We received a lovely letter of appreciation from the Tanner Health System Volunteer Services and wanted to share it with all
of you:
August 10, 2016
St. Margaret's Members,
We would like to thank you for helping with the Volunteer Services Community Outreach project this summer. This project was organized by our pastoral care team and our Summer Teen Institute Students. Our students have worked very hard to create a program that will assist families of patients and help make their stay more comfortable. Our new hospitality carts have been decorated and stocked with toiletries, toys, coloring books, crayons and other items that will help put a smile on someone's face or help to provide a distraction during a difficult time. We would like to thank you for helping us supply these carts with your donations.
Jeanette Wheeler
Director of Volunteer Services
Tanner Health System
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Adult Sunday School
The downstairs Callahan Center adult Sunday school class will begin September 11, 2016 and will meet between the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Each Sunday we will explore the gospel reading assigned in the Lectionary for the Sunday of the class, following the guidelines for adult classes from taken from episcopaldigitalnetwork.com. Please join us for what we hope will be a spirited, interactive discussion of God's word as it pertains to our lives today.
Other Adult Education opportunities will be announced soon.
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Save the Date
Back to Business Picnic
at a NEW location.
This year's annual Back to Business picnic will be held at Longview Park in Carrollton on September 11 from
4:00-7:00 p.m.
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August 21, 2016
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9:00
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Crucifer
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Elizabeth Cochran
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Daniel Reed |
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Bookbearer
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Charlie Robinson
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Julie Reed |
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Taperers
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Charlotte Collins,
Oak Long
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Lay Reader
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Debbie Pyles
Amanda Reynolds |
Julie Lindahl
Chris Lindahl |
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Usher
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Ella Smith
Steve Cleghorn |
Robert Graf
Rowan Laffoday |
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Children's Church Leader
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Bonnie Adams
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Children's Church Shepherd
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Blake Adams
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Altar Guild
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Julie Williard, Jane Lyons, Carol Bachus, Alice Robinson |
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| August Paper Pantry |
Liz Key, Elaine Holmes
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Vestry Persons of the Month
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Julie Williard, Mary Hooper |
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August 28, 2016
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11:00 |
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Crucifer
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Lillie Cary
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Lacey Robinson |
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Bookbearer
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Turner Garrett
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Rowan Laffoday |
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Taperers
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Charlie Garrett,
Olivia McLendon
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Lay Reader
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Joe Garrett,
Marcy Alexander |
Rosanne Godsey,
Clay Robinson |
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Usher
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Taylor Gordon,
T.B.A. |
Brenda Laffoday,
Billy Lindahl |
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Children's Church Leader
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Laurie Fleck
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Children's Church Shepherd
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Emie FLeck
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Altar Guild
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Liz Key, Jeanette Bernhardt, Fred Bernhardt, Rose Dufour |
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| August Paper Pantry |
Liz Key, Elaine Holmes
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Vestry Persons of the Month
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Julie Williard, Mary Hooper |
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Prayer List
Anita, Alice Jeanne, April, Mary, Lucile, Pete, Paula, David, Paula, Betty, Olive, Helen, Donna, Marie, Charles, Roy, Nicole, Peggy, Barbara, Sarah, Lily, Debbie, Jennifer, Jim, Buddy, Allison, Lucy, John, Jane, Sheri, Jeremiah, Marsha, Herb, Rita, Chris, Tom, Mitch, Fred, Tina, Lilia, Angel, Stephanie, Kelly
Deaths: Richard Logan
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
18-Aug Lindsay Cunningham
19-Aug Maia Hart, Jack Lenaeus, Luke Lenaeus,
Bill Parrish
20-Aug Ted Fortner
21-Aug Angela Cunningham,
22-Aug Glenn Jarrell, Ann Price
23-Aug Susan Roush, Heather Roberts
24-Aug Olivia McLendon
25-Aug Frank Chapman
26-Aug Alice Robinson, Max Stephens
28-Aug Robert Coe, Dan Cain, Mary Hooper
29-Aug Amanda Denney, Cassie Manley,
Jim Cooper, Julia Richardson
30-Aug Hazel Glover, Clayton Robinson
31-Aug Susan Cooper, Judith King, Chimen Rogers
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
17-Aug Bill & Alison Shook
25-Aug Mike & Rose Coker
27-Aug Richard & Judy Smith
28-Aug Steve & Kitty Cleghorn
31-Aug Bruce & Sally Bobick
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
0l-Sep Bunny Godard, Pete Sciolis,
Grace Hulstine
02-Sep Emily Cumming
03-Sep Neal Langford
04-Sep William Louttit
06-Sep Jay Sullivan
07-Sep Brenda Hattaway
08-Sep Maddie Grace Maierhofer
06-Sep David Greene
09-Sep Patricia Carter, Jane Baker,
10-Sep Evelyn Daniell, Delaney Paul
12-Sep Gail Manley, Hugh Sawyer
14-Sep Sue Medeiros, Hunter Fitts
15-Sep Patsy Barr, Pam Griffin,
Chloe Sullivan, Micheal Crafton, Steve Cleghorn
17-Sep Jan Roush, Tony McGaughey
18-Sep Gay Maxwell, Ryan Roenigk, Jean Conley
19-Sep Emmery Cary, Bob Covel,
George Lenaeus, Chris Pyles,
Gracie Lu Hitchcock
20-Sep Clint Robinson, Tim Paul,
Madison Bush
21-Sep Jim Burton, Bill Brewer,
Jonathan Edwards-Opperman,
Craig Williard
22-Sep Jeana Langford
24-Sep Cornelia Richards
25-Sep Sam Parmer
26-Sep Anita Burbage
27-Sept Daniel Reed, Hutton Markwalter, Renee Fitts, Sydney Fitts
28-Sept Willa McLendon
29-Sep Margaret Bass, Bailey Maierhofer, Marian Roenigk
30-Sep Mike Coker, Sarah Jones
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
06-Sep Micheal & Lisa Crafton
11-Sep Gordon & Linda Ramsey
15-Sep Tom & Elaine Miller
20-Sep Steve & Monica Adams
23-Sep Swede & Meghan Sullivan
Seth & Renee Fitts
24-Sep Patrick & Carole Malloy
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St. Margaret's Episcopal Church | 770-832-3931 |
Email: Stmargaretsga@gmail.com |
Office hours:
Mon-Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday - closed
Sunday - 8:30am - 12:30 pm
St. Margaret's Schedule of Services
Sunday Eucharist - 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer - Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays - 8:30 a.m.
Mid Week Eucharist - Wednesdays - 12:15p.m.
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Julie Foreman - Parish Administrator
Stmargaretsga@gmail.com
Outreach Director - Meghan Bennett smco.stmargaretsga@gmail.com
Interim Youth Director - Jessie McLaren
eyc.stmargaretsga@gmail.com
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