THE GIFT OF MEMORY, 

THE PROMISE 

OF HOPE, 

THE CALL TO ACTION: 

An Interfaith Celebration September 11, 2016 4:00 p.m. 

St. Luke Ministry Center (Corner Third Ave. and 11th St., Columbus, GA) www.facebook.com/stlukeum 

The community is invited to gather on Sunday, September 11 at 4 pm at St. Luke Ministry Center to honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11 and remember how even in tragedy people from many backgrounds came together to help one another. 

Through music, dance, and reflection, this interfaith gathering will remind us what we experienced 15 years ago and offer hope and opportunities for making positive change in our own community. 

Speakers include Mr. Farhad Ali Farhani, Mr. Michael Silverstein, Mr. Cedric Hill, Rabbi Beth Schwartz, Ms. Lydia Rice, and more. Girls, Inc., Voices of the Valley, a Children's Ensemble from Greater Beallwood Baptist Church, and students from TAP (Thompson-Pound Art Program) will share music for the afternoon. 

In addition, adults and older youth are invited to join a community choir for the event which will sing under the direction of Rick McKnight. 

The community choir will rehearse on Saturday, September 10, 10-noon in Stockwell Hall of St. Luke UMC. 

Those interested in singing with the choir should contact 

Rick McKnight, [email protected]. 

The event will conclude with an ice cream social sponsored by St. Luke. 

All are welcome. A flyer is attached. 

For more information, contact: Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard 

St. Luke United Methodist [email protected] 

706-256-1017 

Rabbi Beth Schwartz Temple Israel [email protected]

Interfaith Service Memorial Hope poster

Thanks,

 

ZION Worship

The next service at Zion Church  is 

Sunday September 18th at 4:00 pm in Talbotton, Georgia.

Historic Rural Churches of Georgia visited Zion recently.  Pictures of  Zion will appear on their website www.hrcga.org/home/  soon.

Musicians again have used Zion for recording purposes.

The GOFUND Zion project, www.gofundme.com/historiczion    Please consider donating to the Zion Restoration Project.  Any amount -great or small- is deeply appreciated.  With your help we can restore Zion.  Visit the website to learn more about restoring ZION.

ZION  is available for tours, events, weddings and more.  Contact Fr. Jeff Jackson at St Nicholas Episcopal Church, Hamilton, GA to make arrangements.   

Add to Zion's email list -- if you know of someone who would be interested in ZION -- Email their name to [email protected] 

 

Cubs for Christ

Dear friends,

Many of you know that for the last 3 years, I have helped to lead an after school Bible club at Park Elementary called 

Cubs for Christ. 

Students in 2nd through 4th grade stay after school on the second Thursday of the month from  2:45 to 4:00pm  in the gym and we play games, eat snacks, sing songs, hear stories, and learn more about faith. 

We have had up to 50-60 kids at a meeting. I do this ministry in partnership with FOCUS, and in particular Rhonda Howard and Mary Ellen Taylor, both of whom are retired teachers, Park's principal, Janice Owens, and Kindergarten teacher Karrie Rusten, who's husband is a local pastor. 

I am so grateful that Park allows us the opportunity to make a difference in these kids' lives.

We could always use more people who are interested in helping serve the children in our community. You don't have to do much. You can provide snacks. You can help lead songs. You can lead a game or read a story. You can just come and be a loving presence.

With Sunday School, Rite 13, SNICK, Cub Scouts, BackSnacks, Trunk or Treat, and Cubs for Christ, there are so many ways you can make a difference in the life of a young person at St. Nicholas. These kids need us.

Let me know if you would like to help out with Cubs for Christ! I'd love to have you join me in this important and FUN part of my ministry!

Peace,

Jeff+

 

Chattahoochee Valley Convocation 

Please click on the Titled Link to see the Flyer

 

 

Almighty God, who...dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name thou wilt grant their requests; fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them.

Worship services continue at Bright Way Personal Care Home  in Pine Mountain. Other  Lay Eucharistic Visitors are needed for this ministry. 

Contact  Bert  if you would like to participate.

 

September Lay Ministry Schedule

please contact Marci Horne for changes

Stewards of the Month

Our grounds look great because of the many people who have volunteered over the past year to mow the lawn, weedeat, and prune the shrubs.

Thank you to these unsung heroes!

Liz Dixon

Larry Nordin

Sheri Cody

Tom Cheatham

BoBo Morgan

Dick Wood

Chris Butzon

Kenny Hall

Steve Morse

Gene Demonet

 

 

 

Parish Committees: Who does what around here?

Christ's body is made up of many members and each member has a special gift and purpose. Likewise, the many ministries of St. Nicholas are organized into several committees, so that everyone has an opportunity to serve and so no one person has to bear a ministry alone. Even Jesus sent his disciples out two-by-two, which is a good model for ministry. The Vestry serves as the group that sees the larger vision of the church and equips and supports the other members of the congregation to fulfill their roles as ministers. There are several other areas of ministry, each with a chair, a Vestry liaison, and members who help make the decisions of the Church.

Worship Committee - Chris Butzon, chair; Bob Hamilton, Vestry liaison: This committee works in direct partnership with the Rector and Music Director in planning our worship and getting people involved in the various worship ministries like acolytes, Altar Guild, Flower Guild, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, and Ushers.

Adult Formation Committee - Bob Hamilton, chair & Vestry liaison: This committee plans all of the offerings to help adult Christians grow in their spiritual lives, including our Adult Formation Classes on Sundays, book clubs, fellowship groups, and more.

Children & Youth Committee - June Wood & Helen Varner, co-chairs; Rebecca Crowley, Vestry liaison: This committee plans all our programs and events for children and youth including SNICK, Trunk or Treat, Vacation Bible School, and more. 

Building & Grounds Committee - Bobo Morgan, chair; Bill Caudill & Steve Morse, Vestry liaisons: This committee maintains the physical needs of the church building and the 8 acres of land that we have, including the Memory Garden.

Communications Committee - Scott Crowley, chair; Sheri Cody, Vestry liaison: This committee focuses on the way we communicate outward to the world and inward amongst ourselves in partnership with Theresa Dorminy, our parish administrator, in developing the website, newsletter, and more.

Hospitality Committee - Tom Cheatham, chair; Martha Dimon, Vestry liaison:This committee ensures that St. Nicholas continues to be a friendly place for newcomers and long-timers alike, as well as integrating newcomers into the life of the parish.

Outreach Committee - Kin Brown & Sue Halmrast, co-chairs & Vestry liaisons: This committee works to bring the needs of the world to St. Nicholas and encourage our gifts to serve our local community through partnerships with BackSnacks, FOCUS, CVEM, and more.

Pastoral Care Committee - Cecelia Rood, chair; Katherine Johnson, Vestry liaison: This committee tends to the pastoral needs of our parish by visiting, writing notes, sending meals, making prayer bears and blankets, and more.

Parish Life Committee - Anne Simpson, chair; Phebe Robertson, Vestry liaison: This committee plans all of our fellowship events and meals of the church including Mardi Gras, the Parish Picnic, and more. The Lobsterfest Committee, chaired by Martha Dimon, is a separate committee that falls under the umbrella of Parish Life and they plan our biggest fundraising event of the year.

Finance Committee - Dave Halmrast, Treasurer and chair; Nick Simpson, Vestry liaison: This committee oversees the financial stewardship of the parish on a day-to-day basis, in partnership with our parish administrator Theresa Dorminy. The Stewardship Committee is a subgroup of this committee, which plans our annual stewardship campaign.

Anyone can participate in these committees, so if something interests you, please contact the chair or Vestry liaison of the committee. If you have a question or idea about anything that falls under one of these committees, please let them know as well!