Resurrection Connection

Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost

October 16, 2016

"We invite everyone to share communion around God's altar.

We strive to be a welcoming and relevant Christian community doing what matters through prayer, worship, teaching, outreach, fellowship, and service.

We will demonstrate the real life application of scripture, tradition, and

reason by providing a safe place to respond to each other's needs,
hurts, joys, and interests."

Resurrection Episcopal Church

1755 Duncan Bridge Rd.

Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571

706-865-9680

www.resurrectionsautee.com

"The Episcopal Church in White County"

In This Issue

Family Promise Update

Family Promise Pictures

Resurrection Wine Tour Pictures

Save the Date - Ministry Fair

Resurrection Episcopal Advertising Guide

Theology of the Eucharist

Sunday - 16th

8:15 Holy Eucharist II

9:30 Christian Formation
10:30 Holy Eucharist II

12:00 Vestry Meeting

Monday - 17th

5:30 Yoga

Tuesday - 18th

9:30 Staff Meeting

10:00 Exercise

11:30 WRECs' lunch @ Tucker's

Wednesday - 19th

6:45 Choir Practice

8:00 AA meeting

Thursday - 20th

6:00 Women's Bible Study Group

6:00 Compassion Meeting

Friday - 21st

Women's Retreat

Saturday - 22nd

Women's Retreat

Sunday,

October 16, 2016

The Lectionary

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First Reading

Jeremiah 31:27-34

The Psalm

Psalm 119:97-104

Second Reading

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

The Gospel

Luke 18:1-8

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8:15 am

Crucifer

Steve Wydra

Lector

Gary D'Abate

LEM/Interces sor

Donna Merritt

Altar

Lana Brown

10:30 am

Crucifer

Addie Bolton

Acolytes

Reagan Brode

Aubrey Bolton

Lectors

Helen Wilkins

Becky Schacht

LEM/Intercess or

Mary Geidel

LEM

Chris Geidel

Ushers

Jennifer Smith

Ben Bolton

Greeters

Dwayne Vandiver

Stephanie Bolton

Children's Chapel
Erica Koeppel

Altar

Patty Kidd

Community of Hope Minister

Jane and Dave Maier

Flowers

Susan Mills

Teller
Kathy Holbrook

Social Hour

Susan Gstalder

Vestry Person

of the Day

Paul Abele

If you are unable to serve in your designated ministry, please find a replacement and then contact the church office with the change .

Resurrection Cycle of Prayer

10/16 The Kimsey family, Bill Kinsland, the Koeppel family, Richard & June Krise, Paul & Cynthia Kimball

10/17 Gretchen Kwatra, Bob & Nancy Lambdin, Kevin & Nancy LaForce, Bob & Deb Kroll

10/18 Chad & Katie Rose Ledford, Jane Lenzen, Dave & Jane Maier, John & Rene McClatchey

10/19 Ringo & Sherry McCollum, Debbie McLean, Mel & Jane Mellinger, the Merritt family

10/20 Lloyd & Susan Mills, Jane Mitchell, Art & Joanna Moylan, the Newton family

10/21 Darrell & Laurie Nix and James Bowers, Alison & Emily Nonnemaker, the Nonnemaker family, John & Linda O'Brien, Barbara Overton, Bill Owen

10/22 Don & Cathy Parrish, Hugh & Barbara Peebles, Bill & Linda Perry, Patti Petit

October 16-22

10/16 Lori Kimsey, Charlie Steele

10/18 Cael Broom

10/19 Sandy Bergin

10/20 Joyce Campbell, David Wilkins

10/21 Jeanette Burke, John Reese

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Wherever you are on your faith journey, may you discover God's spirit here at Resurrection. May you experience God's love and feel God's blessing as you participate in the life of the parish.

We will see you in church!

If you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please contact the parish office, a member of the clergy, or a member of the vestry. Please do not hesitate to let us know of any needs that arise.

Pastoral Care Corner

Gene Ewert is recovering from surgery in NE GA Medical Center.

Lynn Schlaefflin was discharged from a 4-day stay in the hospital.

This Sunday's topic is "Faith and Persistence: Winning Combination." If you would like to review the material before Sunday's class, follow this link: Faith and Persistence: Winning Combination.

Led by Patty Kidd and Debbie McLean

Led by Dr. Jennifer Smith and Denise Dorsey

Led by Fr. Scott Kidd

Childcare will be available in the nursery during Adult Formation classes.

Attention Ladies

The women's retreat at Camp Mikell is next week, October 21-23! If you haven't signed up yet, please do so by October 18th. The sign-up sheet is on the narthex bulletin board. The cost for the entire weekend is just $170, which covers lodging, food, a facilitator, and supplies. All you need to bring for the group is snacks, wine if desired, and/or soft drinks.

FUN, FUN, FUN!

We look forward to seeing you there! Linda Perry

New Parish Hall Update

The new building contract is signed and the bank construction loan was closed on Wednesday. Our parish hall construction should begin in the next few weeks. More information regarding the ground-breaking ceremony is coming soon!

Women's Bible Study

The women's Bible study group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:00-7:30 p.m., at the church to discuss Lysa Terkeurst's Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m.

Please bring cheese & crackers, beverages, and/or cookies to share. We look forward to seeing you there. It is never too late to attend!

Denise Dorsey

Consecration Sunday is Coming!

Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church's mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.

Our congregation's finance committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.

New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. I nstead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleshi p. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, "What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?"

During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our churc h's m issionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world.

Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.

We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship, our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.

We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and governing board members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship.

Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.

Paul Kimball

Consecration Sunday Chairperson

On October 30th, guest musicians, Lisa Deaton, Sarrah Ellen McDonald, and Debbielee Whelchel will assist in leading a folk-inspired Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.

Resurrection Participants at New Beginnings

October 7-9, 2016


Front row: Lucy Alexander, Shelby Scalia, Reagan Brode. Back row: J.M. Kidd, Mallory Nonnemaker, Brandon Nonnemaker, Sophie Alexander

Preschool News

This week we are talking about nocturnal animals. Petz Gone Wild from Cornelia brought a few gecko lizards, a tree frog, and a spider. The children loved getting to touch and see these nocturnal creatures.

Family Promise Update

Family Promise Hosting Week

Resurrection church will be hosting three families currently in the program. We have 4 adults, 4 children and a 5-month-old baby boy. As of last Sunday, volunteers have signed up for meals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday night is the only night that is covered by volunteers. The following is a list of volunteer opportunities still needed:

Sunday, Oct. 23rd - Dinner host & overnight host at Faith Lutheran church.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday - overnight hosts.

Sunday, Oct. 23rd - Day Center, 1 volunteer from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 volunteer from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29th - Day Center, 1 volunteer from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 volunteer from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to meet the families and interact with the children. I hope you will consider volunteering. The sign-up sheet is in the narthex. Don and I will be available after Sunday service to answer any questions.

Tickets for the Great Helen Duck Race will be available this Sunday after church.

This year, Family Promise of White County will participate in Georgia Gives Day. Georgia Gives Day is November 17th and is a statewide initiative to help with donations to non-profits. If you are participating in this statewide event, please consider giving to Family Promise of White County. It is an amazing initiative that we are proud to be a part of.

Georgia Gives Day

Thank you for supporting this important ministry.

Cathy Parrish 706-348-2240

Family Promise at the Nacoochee Farm & Family Expo

October 8, 2016

Thank you to all the ladies from Resurrection church who donated all the wonderful baked goods. We earned $310.20 from the cake walk and bake sale. In addition, we auctioned 7 of the cakes, which brought another $320.00. All the proceeds will help the families currently in the program to regain their independence.

Fun Times on the Resurrection Wine Tour

October 9, 2016

October 30, 2016

In conjunction with our annual Stewardship Drive, October 30, 2016, has been designated by the Vestry as Ministry Day. As part of Ministry Day, we will have a Ministry Fair after both the 8:15 and 10:30 services. Parish ministries will be showcased so that you can learn about the many opportunities for service and fellowship at Resurrection.

More information to follow.

The NEW Resurrection Episcopal Advertising Guide is available by following this link. If you would like to advertise your business or purchase a memorial or thanksgiving message, please contact Michelle Boyce at 706-348-7657 or [email protected].