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The Spirit of St. Nicholas
The E-Newsletter from St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Hamilton, Georgia
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2015 Lenten Meditations
Our resident writing group, St. Nicholas Writes, led by Dianne Armstrong, has written a series of Lenten meditations for us to enjoy each day of Lent. Read more |
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Second Saturdays Concert Series
continue at St. Nicholas
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Ash Wednesday Service February 18 at 6:30pm
Ash Wednesday marks the entry into our season of prayer, penitence, and fasting called Lent.
At St. Nicholas, we offer an opportunity to make confessions and receive the imposition of ashes individually during the hours of 3:00-5:00pm. Father Jeff will be in the church nave awaiting anyone who would like to come.
Then, at 6:30pm, we will gather for our service for Ash Wednesday. All are welcome and invited to start their Lenten Season with us! If you have questions, please contact us at 706-628-7272.
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Flower Guild Training
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Date Saturday, Feb 21
Time 2:00pm
Location St. Nicholas Episcopal Church |
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Come hear our Lenten Speakers and enjoy Soup/Sandwich Suppers each Wednesday evening February 25 through March 25.
Wednesday Evenings
Family-Friendly Service at 5:30pm
followed by dinner for all,
SNICK program for children,
Lenten series program for adults
February 25 Reflections from the St. Nicholas Writing Group
Brief introductory remarks by Dianne Armstrong
David Johnson: Ash Wednesday poem
Barbara Morgan: The Wind
John Winsness: The Blind Man
Bob Hamilton: Passion for God
Susan Wiley: Lenten Musings
Mallon Faircloth: What Matters
Gabe Clouser: Rising from the Dead
Audience Response
March 4 Author, David Johnson, discusses his latest book
March 11 "Draw the Circle Wider" Katherine Johnson and
Nick Simpson
March 18 "Liturgy That Takes Its Time" with Stuart Higginbotham
March 25 "The Sabbatical Agenda" with Father Jeff Jackson
Ruby Miller (706-594-4805) and Carolyn Jacik (706-577-7667)
are coordinating the food preparation.
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Writer's Group February 22 at 9:45am
St. Nicholas Writes, our resident writing group, welcomes Father Jeff to our next meeting on Sunday, February 22, from 9:45-10:45. Father Jeff will talk about poetry's relationship to music, and will not only share his own
compositions with us but play them as well--a real treat!
In the spirit of his familiar open invitations to church activities, we also invite everyone to experience this special occasion with us. Light refreshments will be served.
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Family Worship at St. Nicholas
Starting Wednesday, February 25 at 5:30pm, Please join us weekly for child-friendly and child-led worship each Wednesday night. Abbreviated in order to introduce children to worship and including a mix of traditional and contemporary music, this service of Holy Eucharist will inspire you. Following the service, we will have dinner at 6:15pm, followed by our speaker series for adults and our SNICK program for kids. All are welcome! Come join us! For more information, contact Father Jeff Jackson at 706 628-7272. | |
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Date February 25
Time 5:30 pm
Location St. Nicholas
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Calling all Parishioners interested in
a rewarding and new challenge for 2015!
Our SNICK program has grown immensely over the past few years and we are in desperate need of NEW FACES AND IDEAS! While Fr. Jeff and Molly have been excellent leaders for this program, it is time to branch out!! We need new faces, new ideas and new ways to gladden the hearts of these children and teach them about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Currently the St. Nicholas Children's Committee is looking for members who are willing to help develop a new curriculum and who can meet with our SNICK participants on Wednesday evenings. I am asking that each of you prayerfully consider playing a role in our SNICK program. Remember no role is too big or small! Please contact Beth Evans for more information about ways to get involved!
In Peace,
Beth Evans
251-363-0911
St. Nicholas Children's Committee Chair
[email protected]
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Date Every Wednesday evening
Time 5:30pm
Location St. Nicholas classroom
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The St. Nicholas
Columbus Book Study Group
You are invited to join the Columbus Book Study group as they begin reading The Passionate Jesus by Peter Wallace on February 24 at 12:00 noon.
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Date February 24
Time 12:00 noon
Location Library on second floor at Trinity Episcopal Church,
1st. Ave., Columbus
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Safeguarding God's Children
Safeguarding God's People St. Nicholas is blessed to have people who want to continue to make this place safe. Our Vestry members, program leaders, Sunday School teachers, and many others have been responsible to take the Safeguarding courses offered by the diocese. This is intended for all leaders of the church, not just those who work with youth and children. Please pass this invitation on to anyone in the parish you think needs to complete the Safeguarding courses. The more people who take it, the safer our congregation will be from sexual predators or sexual harassment.
We are also blessed to have some options. First, if you or others wish to complete the courses online in your own time, please let me know and I will set you up with how to do that. Or, you can attend the workshops listed below, which will happen at St. Nicholas on March 14. You can register by contacting Deborah Silver, who will be facilitating the courses.
Safeguarding God's Children
For those who work with children:
HAMILTON | Saturday, March 14, 9:30 to 12:30.
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church.
Register: [email protected]
Safeguarding God's People
For those who work with adults:
HAMILTON | Saturday, March 14, 1 to 4 p.m.
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Register [email protected]
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Volunteer Schedule for February
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Lectionary Readings
If you would like to see the readings for Sunday,
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Prayers 
If you would like to have a name placed on this prayer list, please email [email protected] or call Katherine Johnson, 706-628-5676, Pastoral Care Committee.
Persons must give permission to be placed on this list. Names will remain on the prayer list for one month unless otherwise contacted.
Prayers of Thanksgiving
For our new Music Director, Melissa Hammonds
For the birth of Cooper Connally
For those who are ill, recovering, or needing special prayers
Ashley and Nate Taylor
Nick Simpson's mother
Jack Whitley
Rose Brent
Don Baldwin
Jim Nemchak
Tina Miller
Kristine Connally
Jamie Forestal
Gail Jackson
Ron Anderson
Clara Butzon
The Harris Family
Jessica McComb
Liz Dixon
Doug Martin
Jameson Miers
Andi Smith
John Halmrast
Michael Butler
Dorothy Webster
For those who are in mourning
The Clouser and Cody Families on the death of James McColley, Gabe's brother and Sheri's uncle.
For all our veterans, those currently serving their country away from home, for their safe return and for their families who wait for them.
For those with unspoken prayer requests.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
FEBRUARY
1 Mike Durham
2 Kenny Townsend
5 Gene Demonet
10 Ed Cooling Sue Halmrast
11 Kenny Hall
13 Heather Roper
16 Ella Crowley
17 Liam Jackson Abbey Crowley
19 Jessica McComb
20 Mallon Faircloth
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
FEBRUARY
2 Mike & Gina Durham
12 Dexter & Beth Evans
14 Bobo & Barbara Morgan Joe & Kathie Torres
26 Barbara & Bill Bradley
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Men's Group Dinner
The St. Nicholas Men's Group will not meet in February due to the Mardi Gras party on February 17. We will continue to meet on the third Tuesday of every month for dinner beginning again in March.
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FOCUS is conducting a shoe drive, collecting gently worn shoes to help support micro enterprise programs in impoverished nations such as Haiti, Ghana and Nicarauga. The shoes are sent to people who go through a free training program teaching them how to run their own business selling shoes.
Please bring the shoes to FOCUS in Hamilton. This shoe drive will also help fund the FOCUS Food Bank.
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In This Issue
Lenten Meditations
Second Saturdays
Ash Wednesday Service
Flower Guild Training
Lenten Evenings
Writers' Group
Family Worship at St. Nicholas
Message from Children's Committee
Book Study Group
Safeguarding God's Children
Volunteer Schedule
Lectionary Readings
Prayers
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Men's Group Dinner
FOCUS Shoe Drive
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CONTACT
Deadline for submitting news items is noon Monday.
Send news and photos to: Theresa Dorminy
The Spirit of St. Nicholas
is published bi-weekly by
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church.
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Updated!
Thanks to Patty Hamilton's gift of time and talent, the St. Nicholas Church Directory had been updated and republished on our web site.
If you need to add or correct information in the directory, please email Patty Hamilton at [email protected]
Mobile App Installation Instructions
Church members can view the St. Nicholas Church Directory from their iPhone, iPad, Android or Kindle Fire by downloading the free Instant Church Directory Members App.
You may search for "Instant Church Directory" in the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Appstore, or use this link:
After installation, open the Instant Church Directory icon (it looks like a church). It will ask for your email address. If your email address is in our church directory, the program will generate a password for you and email it to you.
This worked great for most, but if you have any problems make sure you first check to see that your email address is in the church directory.
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Taste of Pine Mountain
Tickets for the 16th Annual
A Taste of Pine Mountain
are selling quickly.
Please join us on Friday February 20
from 6 till 9 p.m.
17 Pine Mountain shops will team with local restaurants and caterers in a celebration of the unique charm of Pine Mountain. Samples from each of the food providers will be offered in the participating shops. Check out the new spring merchandise, sample wonderful food, and join in the fun
Tickets $15.00 are available at Sweet Home Antiques or by phone at 706-663-7776.
HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!!!
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Puttin' on the Dog
It's all about raising awareness about abandoned animals!
Our Rescue Me! Fashion Show will feature adoptable dogs!
Puttin' On The Dog Luncheon and Fashion Show
March 10th
the Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens
Reservations are $60: humanesocietyofharriscountyofharriscounty.org
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Thank you, St. Nicholas family, for your active involvement in our parish.
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| Contact Information |
To place information in the newsletter email:
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church 706-628-7272 |
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