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CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER

November 5, 2026

THIS SATURDAY

Hey friends! Let’s get together for a potluck lunch of good food, better company and zero pressure. Friendsgiving is Saturday, November 7th from 10:30 - 3 pm.

The scoop: We’ve got turkey, ham and drinks covered. Just bring yourselves, a side dish or dessert, (and maybe your stretchy pants). Bingo, Thanksgiving trivia, music, lawn games, craft table, prizes and new friends! (TV for football fans)

Free and everyone is welcome!

THIS SUNDAY

The Rector’s Forum

Sunday, November 8th at 9:15am: Join us in the downstairs classroom for a discussion of the assigned scripture readings for the day. A printable copy of the lectionary readings may be found HERE.

Sunday School

Sunday, November 8th at 9:15am: Our lesson from this week invites us to remember all that God has done and to choose to serve Him with our whole hearts. Children will explore what it means to love God, follow Jesus, and walk faithfully each day.

YOUTH-charist

Sunday, November 8th at 9:15am: Peacemakers & Poor Spirits: Living God's Love The world says popularity, power, and winning matter most. Jesus says something completely different. Beatitudes: Blessed are the merciful, the pure in heart, and the peacemakers. Following Jesus changes the way we treat other people. We'll explore how mercy, integrity, and peacemaking reflect God's love and help us become citizens of His Kingdom in our homes, schools, and communities.

Sunday Morning Refreshments and Fellowship

If you would like to help provide snacks for our fellowship time after the service, please sign up in the foyer.

Sunday's Worship Resource

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30am. The service will broadcast live on our Facebook page.

Service Bulletin

PARISH NEWS

CONTACTING FATHER GLENN

For pastoral emergencies

Call or text anytime at 803-319-5296.

For non-pastoral and non-emergencies

Please keep texts or phone calls

limited to the hours

8:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.

Mon. - Fri.

Stewardship

This fall, Holy Comforter is beginning a new approach to stewardship, rooted in who we are as a church: Plenty Good Room - Welcome Home. The idea is simple: There is room here for you. And room for what you bring.

Most of you have received a letter from Heather Doughtie with an enclosed pledge card. As you consider your commitment for the coming year, please know that the commitments we receive help us prepare the 2027 budget in support of the mission and ministries of Holy Comforter.

On Sunday, November 15^th we will gather for Commitment Sunday. You can submit your pledge card through the mail or online by following the link below.

Online Pledge Card

Putting Skin on GOD’s Love

at The Byllesby Center

To paraphrase Matthew 25:40, what you do for the least of them, you do for me. We are looking for an individual or group of individuals to help coordinate a weekly hot meal breakfast on either a Wednesday or Friday at The Byllesby Center. If YOU would be interested in starting up this ministry, please contact Fred Hoogland at 770-335-7942.

Share the Feast Donations: We're Almost There!

Final Donation Date: This Sunday, November 8th

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our church family, we are so close to reaching our Thanksgiving collection goals! Together, we're working to provide 25 Thanksgiving meal boxes, along with donations to the Byllesby Center, to help families in our community enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal without adding financial strain to their households.

As we approach our final collection date of November 8, we need just a few more items to complete our boxes! Our Remaining Thanksgiving Shopping List:

7 cans of cranberry sauce
15 small bottles of vegetable or canola oil
18 bags of marshmallows
25 29 oz cans of yams
9 small bags or containers of brown sugar
8 boxes of stuffing
8 cans of apple pie filling
6 cans of pumpkin pie filling
14 packets or jars of gravy

Thank you for sharing your blessings so generously! Your kindness is helping put food on tables, ease financial worries, and remind families throughout our community that they are loved and supported. Let's finish strong and make this Thanksgiving one filled with gratitude, generosity, and love!

Questions? Contact Laura Knight

(704) 576 1891

ms.hibberd@gmail.com

The Book Club meets Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00am to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. We will watch the movie in the downstairs classroom.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD 2026

The Holy Comforter Men’s Group is again asking for your help in sponsoring “Gifts for the Christ Child”.

This Sunday, Nov. 8, the list of families for whom we are providing Christmas gifts will be available in the foyer. Robert Bargeron & Griff Kelly will be there to assist you with any questions.

If you would like to participate in this program to fulfill the wishes of a family, please see the instructions below:

Choose a family to sponsor.
Enter your name and contact information on the card and turn it in to Robert or Griff. Please print. DO NOT KEEP THIS CARD!
After turning in your card, you will be given a second card to keep with all the information that you need to purchase gifts. Complete instructions on what to do and due dates are on the back of this card. Keep it with you for shopping. Do not wrap the gifts. If possible, please request gift receipts to provide to the families in the event that an exchange must be made (i.e.. exchange due to size, etc.)
Large black bags in which to place the gifts and a tag with the family’s number (same as on the card you have with the information about the gifts) will also be available.
Please do not put your name on the tags as they are marked for anonymous distribution. The tags have the family # only to keep the recipient and donor anonymous.
If you have any questions or need help bringing the gifts to Holy Comforter by the deadline, please contact Robert or Griff.

Robert Bargeron – 706-373-1967 or Griff Kelly – 206-573-1523

DEADLINE for having gifts at the church is

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6.

Thank you for your love and generosity for the less fortunate!

Mahjong at Holy Comforter

Join us for Mahjong here at Holy Comforter next Sunday, November 15th from 1:30-4:00pm. This event is free. If you would like to play, register by emailing Tula Henson at tulahenson714@gmail.com.

Mahjong Beginner Class: If you are interested in learning Mahjong please contact Tula Henson at the email above. She will arrange times for teaching with you.

The next meeting of the Threads of Comfort ministry is Thursday, November 19th at 10am in the Parish Hall. If anyone needs blanket supplies, contact Gail Jarrell through text at 706-414-3543.

We will have a candlelight healing service on Thursday, November 19^th at 6 PM in the Parish Hall.

The Holy Comforter Men’s Group meets Friday, November 20th at Cracker Barrel, 544 North Belair Road at 8:00am in the back corner.

GOLDEN HARVEST VOLUNTEERS

Meal Packing: Father Glenn is looking for 14 volunteers to pack meals at 3310 Commerce Drive in Augusta on Monday, November 23rd from 9:00 - 11:30am.

Meal Serving: Father Glenn is looking for 12 others to join him in serving the lunch meal at The Masters Table from 10:30-12:15pm on Monday, November 30th. We meet at 702 Fenwick Street in Augusta. No open toed shoes please.

Wednesday, December 2nd at 12pm: Bring your lunch and join the conversation! We meet in the Parish Hall for the Noonday Prayer Service followed by a discussion of the appointed lessons for the approaching Sunday.

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR INMATES

Thank you to everyone who donated Christmas Cards for the inmates at Leath Correctional Institution. We collected over 700! The cards are ready to have the message written inside each card. The cards are in the foyer for those who want to help. The directions are in each pack of cards. Simply take a pack(s) of cards, sign your name on the roster and indicate how many packs you are taking. Completed cards are due Nov. 22.

If you have any questions, call or email at: lhbargeron@gmail.com or 706-267-8668. After the cards are returned, they will be distributed to every inmate at the institution and also to the officers and staff who work there.

Help Make Cookies and the Christ Child Merry & Bright!

We're getting ready for Cookies and the Christ Child on December 19th, a special morning of Christmas cheer, cookie decorating, caroling, and storytelling for our church family! To make this festive event a success, we need a little help from our wonderful church community! There are lots of ways to lend a hand, whether you have a little time to spare or want to join in the fun!

Christmas Cookie Bakers: Help us fill our decorating tables by baking cookies ready for little hands to decorate!

Setup & Cleanup Crew: Help us transform our space into a Christmas celebration or lend a hand getting everything tidied up afterward.

Cookie Decorating Helpers: Join the fun during the event by helping children decorate their Christmas creations. No artistic talent required—just a little patience and Christmas spirit!

Christmas Storytellers: Help bring the magic and meaning of Christmas to life by reading our special Christmas book.

Christmas Carol Leaders: Help us make a joyful noise by leading some favorite Christmas carols. Enthusiasm is more important than a perfect singing voice!

Whether you love baking, singing, storytelling, or simply lending a helping hand, there's a place for you at Cookies and the Christchild!

Please contact Laura Knight (ms.hibberd@gmail.com or 704-576- 1891) if you'd like to volunteer. Together, we can create a morning filled with sweet treats, joyful memories, and the wonder of Christ's birth!