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CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER

May 25, 2023

We celebrate our Church Feast Day of Pentecost this Sunday, May 28th at 10:30am. Pentecost is the celebration of the gift of God’s Holy Spirit upon God’s people and is considered the birthday of the Christian church. Stay after worship for birthday cake!

The Rector's Forum

The Rector’s Forum will continue to meet each Sunday throughout the summer. We meet downstairs Sundays at 9:15am. All are welcome.

Sunday's Worship Resource

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

Service Bulletin

PARISH NEWS

Vacation Bible School

What: A week of discovering what it means to shine Jesus' light!Kids will explore how Jesus shined hope, love, forgiveness, and joy to the world- and how they can do the same with his power.

Where: Church of the Holy Comforter, 473 Fury's Ferry Rd, Martinez GA

When: June 5th-9th, 6pm-8pm

Who: Children preK-6th grade; middle and high school students will have a special role as Crew Leaders; a nursery will be provided.

On Trinity Sunday, June 4th, Holy Comforter will celebrate the Godhead, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the mutual indwelling of Creator, Sustainer and Redeemer, with a Celtic Worship Service. Come celebrate God’s presence and eternal belonging for all creation and all peoples.

Augusta Pride

The Augusta Pride planning team meets after worship on Sunday, June 11th. If you are interested in volunteering at our booth on June 24, sign up in the foyer.

The Holy Comforter Men’s Group meets Tuesday, June 13th at 7:00pm at Pizza Central, 526 N Belair Road in Evans. Hope to see you there!

The Book Club meets Wednesday, June 14th at 10am. We meet at the home of Mary Kelly for a potluck lunch and discussion of Mitch Albom’s The Stranger in the Lifeboat. Anyone who wishes to come, contact Mary Kelly at 206-859-8418.

Thursday, June 29th at 7pm: Taizé is a simple, meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ's presence around and within us. Chants, prayerful silence, and short readings guide the focus of the prayer in a candle-lit environment.

On Sunday, July 2nd, in addition to our regular worship service, there will be a post-service musical celebration performed by a full concert band. We will have a potluck lunch - sign up in the foyer to bring a dish or dessert.

The Reconciliation of a Penitent

Father Glenn is offering "The Reconciliation of a Penitent" / i.e. individual confession. Jesus entrusted his ministry of healing and reconciliation to his original followers and to those who follow him today. Reconciliation/Confession is an opportunity, a chance to name before God and someone else the things which we are sorry for and which burden our soul and conscience. "All Can, Some Should, None Must".

Father Glenn is a clinically trained pastoral counselor. Reconciliation is free. The confidentiality of the Confessional is morally and completely absolute.

If you are interested in Reconciliation/Confession contact Father Glenn.

803-319-5296

rector@holycomforterchurch.org

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

The Rev. Glenn Palmer

rector@holycomforterchurch.org

Robert Maddox

maddox.robert@gmail.com

Vivian Vaiden

vivian@holycomforterchurch.org

Lara Fort

finance@holycomforterchurch.org

Brad Green

dr.blgreen@gmail.com

GIVING

WAYS TO GIVE

Use the Square Reader in the foyer for debit/credit cards

Go to our website, click giving and use Pay Pal

Make checks out to Holy Comforter and/or give cash and put it in the offertory plate on Sunday.

Remember Holy Comforter in your will.

For those with an IRA account, consider using your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as a way to give.

All gifts are tax deductible.

There are several ways to give. You can go on-line to our website at www.holycomforterchurch.org and click on Giving at the top right hand corner. Or, you can mail checks to: Church of the Holy Comforter, 473 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez, Georgia, 30809.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

For those in need of healing: Wendell Dodson, Betty Bargeron, Kristen Grant, Teresa, Frank, Val, Maurica, Hardy King, Jay Bates, Gabriela Trenton, “Boz”, Ayn Colsh, and Helen

For those celebrating birthdays: Gil Kaminski, Paul Williams, Robert Lamberts, and Cindy Cooper

For those celebrating anniversaries: Baxter and Pamela Whitaker, Bill and Liv Borders

Thanksgiving for our partnership with Martinez Elementary School, The Claiborne, Kairos Prison Ministry, and Boy Scout Troop 10.

For those who are homebound: Loren Waldo

For the safety of all those who serve abroad.

SERVING SUNDAY

Preacher/Celebrant

The Rev. Glenn A. Palmer

Lay Eucharistic Minister

Polly Simon

Tab Carter

Acolytes

Robert Maddox

Abigail Maddox

Reader

Shannon Recupero

Altar Guild

Sharon Attaway

Altar Bread

Jerri Coleman

Prayer Team

Harriet Myers

Robert Bargeron

Pre-Service Greeters

Mary Kelly

Ushers

The Hoogland's

Vestry Person of the Day

Jenny Quebedeaux

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