Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 18, 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.
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Sunday - 18th
8:15
Holy Eucharist II
9:30 Christian Formation
10:30 Lessons & Carols
Monday - 19th
Preschool Christmas Break
5:30
Yoga
Preschool Christmas Break
9:30
Staff Meeting
10:00
Exercise
11:30
WRECs' lunch @ Wendell's
7:00 Finance Meeting
Wednesday - 21st
Preschool Christmas Break
6:45
Choir Practice
8:00 AA meeting
Thursday - 22nd
Preschool Christmas Break
6:00
Community of Hope Meeting
Friday - 23rd
Preschool Christmas Break
10:00 Christmas Pageant Practice
Saturday - 24th
5:00 Family Christmas Service
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Sunday,
December 18, 2016
First Reading
Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
Second Reading
Romans 1:1-7
The Gospel
Matthew 1:18-25
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8:15 am
Crucifer
Jane Maier
Lector
Mike Dye
Dennis Bergin
Altar
Alice Wydra
Lillian Grace Hutchings
Ben Johnston
Lectors
Doug Phillips
Nancy Phillips
Linda Perry
Ben Johnston
Helen Wilkins
Paul Kimball
Karson Kimsey
Joe Cash
Mary Geidel
Helen Wilkins
David Wilkins
Greeters
Austin Cundiff
Dwayne Vandiver
Children's Chapel
Ernst
Altar
Patty Kidd
Community of Hope Minister
Dennis & Sandy Bergin
Flowers
Susan Mills
Teller
Doug Phillips
Social Hour
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
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Resurrection
Cycle of
Prayer
12/18
Chad & Katie Rose Ledford, Jane Lenzen, Dave & Jane Maier, John & Rene McClatchey
12/19
Ringo & Sherry McCollum, Debbie McLean, Mel & Jane Mellinger, the Merritt family
12/20 Lloyd & Susan Mills, Jane Mitchell, Art & Joanna Moylan, the Newton family
12/21
Darrell & Laurie Nix, Alison & Emily Nonnemaker, the Nonnemaker family, John & Linda O'Brien, Barbara Overton, Bill Owen
12/22
Don & Cathy Parrish, Hugh & Barbara Peebles, Bill & Linda Perry, Patti Petit
12/23 Doug & Nancy Phillips, Ron, Debbie & Genny Phillips, Gil & Hope Pollitt, Perry & Carol Prescott
12/24 Bill & Linny Prince, Jack Prince, Peggy Puryear, Tom Raaen
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December 18-24
12/18
Carolyn Clarke, Hope Pollitt,
12/19 Becky Schacht
12/21 Savannah Steele
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Welcome to the latest edition of our eNewsletter.
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.
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Pastoral Care Corner
- Betty Streeter is recovering in the hospital from open heart bypass surgery.
- Michael Randall is undergoing chemo therapy.
- Morris Braswell is undergoing radiation and chemo therapy.
- Hans Schacht is in hospice care.
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Northeast Georgia-based Yonah Brass choir and Family Promise are pleased to invite the public to a one-night-only FREE concert to celebrate the rich and joyous sounds of the season. "Family Promise Christmas: A Musical Celebration" will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland. Along with traditional Christmas songs like "Joy to the World" and "Silent Night," Yonah Brass will also perform fun family favorites including "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" and a holiday rendition of "Afro Circus/I Like To Move It" from the popular children's movie Madagascar 3. Special guest performers will include vocalist Catherine Brooks-Geiger and pianist Kathy Duran.
CONCERT DATE & TIME: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland, 147 N. Main Street, Cleveland, GA
TICKETS: FREE, with a free-will offering to benefit Family Promise of White & Habersham Counties. General seating. All ages welcome.
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Pledge Today for 2017!
The Annual Giving Campaign for 2017 is now under way.
You can make your pledge online through Resurrection's secure website,
www.resurrectionsautee.com. Simply go to our website
and click on the top middle tab, "Giving," then click on "Estimate of Giving for 2017." Just fill out the simple form and your confidential pledge will be forwarded to the church office. It is really easy!
Church is an important part of all of our lives and your pledges support our ministry in the community. Thank you.
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Christmas Poinsettias 2016
Deadline to Order: December 21, 2016
Do you have a loved one whom you would like to remember this Christmas? The church will be ordering poinsettias in December for Christmas Eve. The name(s) of the person(s) remembered will be listed in the Christmas Eve service bulletin. The cost is $15.00 each.
Please provide the following information:
In memory of: ___________________________________________
In thanksgiving for: _______________________________________
DONOR(s): _____________________________________________
Mail should be addressed to Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1755 Duncan Bridge Road, Sautee, GA 30571.
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The theme this week is "What Makes You Afraid." If you would like to review the material prior to Sunday's discussion, follow this link:
What Makes You Afraid.
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Children's Sunday School
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Christmas Pageant
There will be no Children's Sunday School the 2nd and 3rd Sundays in December.
However, there will be Christmas Pageant practice on Friday, December 23, from 10:00-12:00. The pageant will be presented during the Christmas Eve service. (More details to follow.)
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Preschool News
Our sweet students getting ready for the Christmas Program.
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Women's Bible Study
First & Third Thursdays, beginning January 5, 2017
"We will begin our new Bible study,
Finding I Am, in January. We meet at 6:00 on the first and third Thursdays at the church.
Due to construction, we may have to be flexible on our meeting place - this is a good thing! In this study, we will be discussing the 7 "I Am" statements from the Gospel of John. Our own Tera Johnston will be leading this study.
If you have any questions, please contact Tera, Patty Kidd or me. We will be glad to help.
We hope you all can make it and ... bring a friend!"
Denise Dorsey
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Parish Hall Building Update
December 11, 2016
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In order to have your pledge contributions included in your 2016 statement of giving, you must have your contribution in the church office no later than Wednesday, December 28, 2016.
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The Resurrection Episcopal Advertising Guide is available by following this link
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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].
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New Online Photo Directory
In Process
We are in the process of creating an online photo album (password-protected) on the parish website. It will include a photo and names(s) only - no personal information. If you have had your photograph made, it is likely your photograph will be included in the online gallery. If you have not, we would like to take your picture. If you wish to opt out, please email [email protected].
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The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1755 Duncan Bridge Rd.
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-865-9680
PARISH STAFF
The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, Assisting Bishop
The Rev. Scott Kidd, Rector
Brandon Nonnemaker, Minister of Music
Cassie Abernathy, Administrative Assistant
Sonya Chesser, Preschool Director
Paula Cundiff, Sexton
MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY
Paul Abele (2016) - Administration
Denise Dorsey, Junior Warden (2016) - Formation
Paul Kimball, Senior Warden (2016) - Administration
Michelle Boyce (2017) - Participation
Linda Perry (2017) - Compassion
Becky Schacht (2017) - Compassion
Joe Cash (2018) - Formation
Carolyn Clarke (2018) - Participation
Fonda Dodd (2018) - Participation
Larry Holbrook, Treasurer
Patsy Kiessling, Recording Secretary
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Patsy Kiessling
The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
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