First Sunday of Advent
The Feast of St. Andrew Sunday
"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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8:15
Holy Eucharist II
9:15
First Sunday Breakfast
9:45 24th Annual Parish Meeting
10:30 Holy Eucharist II
Monday, December 4
12:00 WRECs' Christmas Lunch @ Wendell's
5:30
Yoga
7:00 WCHS Choral Concert
7:30 Cocaine Anonymous
10:00
Exercise
4:30 Preschool Board Meeting
6:30 Boy Scouts
Wednesday,
December 6
10:00 Preschool Chapel
6:00 ACTS Group
6:30
Choir Practice
8:00 AA Meeting
Thursday, December 7
3:00 Daughters of the King Meeting
6:00 Women's Bible Study
6:00 Preschool Christmas Program
Friday, December 8
7:30
Cocaine Anonymous
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Sunday,
December 3, 2017
First Reading
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
The Gospel
Mark 13:24-37
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Crucifer
Steve Wydra
Lector
Ray Gregory
LEM/Intercessor
Katie Lynam
Altar
Alice Wydra
10:30 a.m.
Sophie Alexander
Acolytes
Savannah Steele
Morgan Johnston
Lectors
Tera Johnston
Ben Johnston
LEM/Intercessor
Paul Kimball
LEM
Brian Johnston
Ushers
Matt Alexander
David Wilkins
Greeters
Tera Johnston
Sherry McCollum
Children's Chapel
Patty Kidd/Denise Dorsey
Altar
Patty Kidd/Jane Mitchell
Community of Hope LEV
Mary Geidel
Flowers
Joanna Moylan
Social Hour
Vestry Person
of the Day
Becky Schacht
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
12/3
The Bolton family, Bill & Edie Bolton,the Boman family, Bernadine & Roy Brogdon
12/4
Michelle Boyce, Madeline Braswell, Betsy Brien, the Brode family
12/5
Lana Brown, the Butcher family, Randy & Jeanette Burke, Joyce Campbell
12/6
The Cash family, George & Colley Case, Harold & Dolores Chandler, Sonya Chesser
12/7
Barbara Clark, Carolyn Clarke, Robbie Crumley, Paula & Austin Cundiff, the D'Abate family
12/8
Fonda Dodd, Denise Dorsey, Jim & Sue Duffield, Ashley Dunson, Mike & Valarie Dye
12/9
Carol & Howard Ebert, Jim & Audrey Engebretson, the Ernst family, Lin Ewert, Gene & Pat Fuller
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December 3-9
12/5 Susan Gstalder, Gretchen Kwatra
12/6
Linda Perry
12/9 Pat Fuller
12/8 Doug & Nancy Phillips
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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
Candina Butcher is in the hospital with asthma problems.
Bob Kroll is having an outpatient procedure on Friday.
Donna Merritt has breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
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THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT!
Piedmont College Chapel
7:30 p.m.
The Annual Service of Lessons & Carols is one of the region's most beloved events celebrating Christmas. Now in its 29th year, the Piedmont Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Lauren Ringwall, Brass Choir, the Sewell Organ and various instrumentalists are featured on this program of readings, carols and anthems to begin the Christmas season. Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
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Meet the New Administrative Assistant
Luanne Wedd
Father Scott has hired Luanne Wedd as his new administrative assistant. Luanne lives in Sautee and has many years experience managing an office. She will begin her duties next Tuesday. Please warmly introduce yourself and welcome Luanne to the Resurrection family.
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Vestry Nominees
James Michael Dye
I was actually born on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. I grew up in Athens. After college at UGa, I
served four years in the Army. On my release I returned to the University for a Masters Degree in Coloni
al American History.
After this I spent 22 years in public safety in Clarke and Cobb Counties, where I worked as a police officer and a 911 Director. I had gained expertise in emergency communications. After I had locked my retirement with these two agencies, I was hired by a consulting company out of Virginia. I worked there for
fifteen years where we did thirty-four projects that ran from Cape Cod to Hawaii, and Palm Beach to Alaska.
I have two sons, Ian and Scott. Ian lives in Athens and Scott in Atlanta. Valarie and I married in 2005, but had know each other for years before. She is my best friend.
I grew up fishing in the streams around North Georgia. When we retired, we came back here to fish again.
Valarie and I feel very comfortable at Resurrection and are excited to be of any service to the church.
Christina Ernst
 Christina Ernst grew up in White County and resides only a mile from the church with her husband Charles and daughter Amari.
Christina developed a passion for travel and humanitarian efforts at a young age. She traveled with her family to Europe on business trips and visited family. Her passion for travel and curiosity about our world grew over the years. When she turned 18 she and her best friend went hiking in the Rockies and Christina decided upon the travel business. Christina moved to Atlanta where she worked in the travel industry and attended college where she met her husband Charles. They are proud parents of their daughter, Amari who truly is the apple of their eye.
In 1996 an opportunity arose for Christina to move back home to the mountains and work for her parents in their international mail order business. She opened up a travel agency late in 1997 and has been in business ever since. She has sent clients to every corner of the world, and has also visited 60 countries. Her favorite adventure was a trip to Svalbard, Norway near the North Pole. Here she watched polar bears and whales while on a research vessel. This shaped her life into becoming more passionate and having a voice on the effects of global warming. She still actively sells travel and has clients across North America, Australia and Europe.
In 2013 Christina met with local businessmen and county officials on how to promote the growing agritourism branch of the wine industry. She came up with a unique product and created the first all inclusive wine tour in the Southeast, VIP Southern Tours. The business has grown quickly and she now has a fleet of 6 vehicles. She is very loyal to the vineyards of the Unicoi wine trail but her business has now expanded to surrounding areas. She received White County Chamber of Commerce's Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2014.
Christina is passionate about the outdoors and promoting our region to visitors. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys traveling as much as she can and currently is Europe hosting her 20th annual Christmas Market Tour with a group of travelers from throughout the United States.
A few years ago she and her family's life changed when they found their way back to the church. She looks forward to being a part of the Vestry.
Ringo McCollum
Ringo McCollum has been a resident of White County since 2005 when he took the position
of the county
Building Official. He and his wife Sherry moved here from the Dalton,
Georgia area. Together Ringo and Sherry have four children and two grandchildren. Ringo currently works for Charles Abbott Associates, which provides Community Development Services; these services include building plan review, building inspections, fire safety engineering, structural engineering and environmental engineering. Ringo served in the United States Air Force from 1987 until 1995, serving most of his time at Langley
AFB, Virginia. Ringo has been a member of the Episcopal
Church since 1983, when he was confirmed at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Dalton, GA. In his free time, Ringo loves to spend time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, hiking and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
WHAT I BRING TO PARISH VESTRY
The first thing I bring to our parish vestry is a deep belief in the centrality of the Eucharist as our central focus in everything we do. I believe that every program of our parish should radiate what we receive from communion with our Lord at the altar on Sunday.
I bring an understanding of the importance of the parish ministries to the community. It is amazing what a congregation of Christians can do for those who need help. When I worked in law enforcement I saw the downtrodden and those who need help because they had lost hope.
Ministries of an active congregation can do much to help those in need and I feel that is a part of the Great Commission.
I bring some professional knowledge about being an administrator from the business world. This can be an advantage to a parish because we are involved in the affairs of the world and we are in a legal relationship with the state.
I bring a long-time love of Anglicism and the Episcopal Church. I was baptized and confirmed over 30 years ago in Dalton.
I bring the ability to listen to the viewpoints and opinions of others. It has been a necessity in my career and I think it will be an asset as a member of the vestry.
I bring empathy and understanding for those who have suffered loss. When I was a teenager I suffered the loss of my family who loved me. I became part of another family who took me in, loved me, and still love me. Simply understanding the loss and feelings of others is a part of what we are about.
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This week Brandon Nonnemaker successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, thereby earning a PhD in Music from the University of Georgia. We are proud of you, Dr. Nonnemaker!
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In observance of St. Andrew's Day:
Joe Cash on the Bagpipes playing
Highland Cathedral and Adeste Fideles
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Please take advantage of an opportunity to show your compassion this Christmas by adopting an angel from the Resurrection Angel Tree which will support the White County White Christmas drive. You can help a less fortunate child from our community have a brighter holiday.
Angels will be available for adoption in the narthex on November 19 and November 26 after both services. Gifts must be brought to the church
no later than December 3
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For additional information, please contact
Paul or Cynthia Kimball at 706-878-1831.
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Resurrection Preschool Christmas Program Reception
Cookies Needed
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Preschool News
Having fun with puzzles and free play!
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Our Anthem This Sunday:
Celtic Advent Carol
By David Angerman
Be not afraid, I bring you good news.
The Savior is coming in glory to you.
He shall be called "God Holy One."
Will you be ready?
Will you be ready?
Will you be ready for Him when He comes?
Light the candle, Jesus is coming.
Open your hearts, prepare ye the way.
Sleepers awake, soon is the dawning.
He will turn night into glorious day,
He will turn night into day.
Be of good cheer and put away fear,
the light now is coming to dry ev´ry tear.
Love now with us, God´s perfect Son.
Will you be ready?
Will you be ready?
Will you be ready for Him when He comes,
When He comes?
Light the candle, Jesus is coming.
Open your hearts, prepare ye the way.
Sleepers awake, for soon is the dawning.
He will turn night into glorious day.
He will turn night into day.
He will turn night into day.
Veni, Emmanuel.
Captivum solve Israel.
Veni, Emmanuel.
Jesus is coming.
Jesus is coming.
Could He be coming today?
Light the candle, Jesus is coming.
Open your hearts, prepare ye the way.
Sleepers awake, for soon is the dawning.
He will turn night into glorious day.
He will turn night into day.
He will turn night into day.
Light the candle, Jesus is coming.
Light the candle, Jesus is coming.
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Family Promise HOME for the Holidays 5K & Fun Run
Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dash your way through Piedmont College and downtown Demorest
to help ensure that every child has a home this holiday season!
The 1st Annual Family Promise Home for the Holidays 5K & Fun Run will be held on Saturday, December 2 to raise money and awareness to support Family Promise of White & Habersham. The road race is for people of all ages. Awards will be given in various categories.
Family Promise of White & Habersham is a non-profit organization designed to assist children and their families experiencing economic hardship and crisis. Our mission at Family Promise is to mobilize community agencies and resources to help low-income families - families living in their cars, motels, campers and tents, and/
or double-occupancy - establish and sustain employment, transportation, affordable housing, and ultimately a sense of independence.
Family Promise supports children and their families in White, Habersham, and other surrounding counties across Northeast Georgia.
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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 Rev. Scott Kidd, Rector
The Rev. Stephen Hall, Priest Associate
Luanne Wedd, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Brandon Nonnemaker, Minister of Music
Leanne Kinney, Parish Musician
Sonya Chesser, Preschool Director
Paula Cundiff, Sexton
Michelle Boyce (2017) - Participation
Linda Perry, Junior Warden (2017) - Compassion
Becky Schacht (2017) - Compassion
Dr. Joe Cash, Senior Warden (2018) - Formation
Dolores Chandler (2018) - Participation
Fonda Dodd (2018) - Participation
Chris Geidel (2019) - Administration
Jan Kay (2019) - Compassion
Michael Randall (2019) - Formation
Larry Holbrook, Treasurer
Patsy Kiessling, Recording Secretary
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Patsy Kiessling
The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
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