Sunday, July 31st
Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
In-Person Services
8:00 am - Rite 1
10:30 am - Rite 2
Please print your bulletin at home or have your mobile device handy to pull it up.
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SUNDAY'S PREACHER
The Reverend Canon John Bolton
Canon for Pastoral Care, Diocese of Atlanta
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Worship Teams this Week
VPOD - Joyce Thompson
Teller - Lili Phillips
Ushers
8:00 am - Bobbie and Jim Unger
10:30 am - Cliff Bottin and Fran Moyer
Lectors
8:00 am - Arlington Success
10:30 am - Sunday School Youth
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Our Dinka language service, led by Rev. John Aroch, will be live at 2:00 pm. You can find it on his Facebook page.
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Will resume on August 10th
Morning Prayer
Wednesday
10:30
Father Winston will be leading Morning Prayer Rite II, with the day's scripture passages from Holy Women, Holy Men. We welcome you to add your prayer requests in the comments section.
The service will be streamed online on YouTube and Facebook. If you would like to watch the service at a later time, please visit our YouTube channel.
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Recently, Adonia Bovell, Rosetta Bovell, Bernice Brutus and Lili Phillips joined Father Winston on his weekly pastoral visits. |
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Community of Hope International (COHI)
On 3rd April, 2022 ten members of SMAA completed the 14 week instructional course on Pastoral Ministry. Training now continues with team pastoral visits. During these pastoral visits, COHI trained parishioners will assist Fr Winston in offering pastoral care and sharing SMAA's hospitality.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
WEDDING NUPTUALS
AIMEE
(DAUGHTER OF RUTH AND MILTON MASON)
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LANGSTON
16th July, 2022
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Looking for Volunteers for the Stone Mtn. Co-Op Food Pantry |
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Through the month of August, SMAA is looking for volunteers that can appear at the Food Pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.
For more details, please contact Jim Unger at jwunger@gmail.com or by calling 404-271-4534. |
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Notice to all Parents of Sunday School Youth |
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Dear Parents and interested members,
Fr. Winston and I invite you to join us and the Christian formation committee for a discussion of the Christian education of the youth of the Church. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday August 3 at 7:30 PM via Zoom. The meeting details are below for your information and attention. I will share a meeting agenda closer to the date of the meeting. I look forward to seeing and speaking with all of you.
Topic: Christian Formation Leadership Gathering (Parent Meeting)
Time: Aug 3, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86272289286?pwd=REYzMGdRSGh0RCtCSmhGNEcvVktmUT09
Telephone # (646) 931-3860
Meeting ID: 862 7228 9286
Passcode: 677742
One tap mobile
Blessing,
Isom Herron
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WE NEED YOU!
LIKE SERIOUSLY.... REALLY NEED YOU!
Calling upon all groups and parishioners to help with the clean up and re-outfitting of Hensler Hall and Lower Beane on 13th August, 2022.
This clean up will facilitate the moving of furniture back into the class rooms in Upper Hensler, the cleaning of Lower Beane Hall and the placement of liturgical books in the church pews. Lots to be done and we look forward to seeing you!
For more details, please contact Jim Unger at jwunger@gmail.com or by calling 404-271-4534. |
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SMAA BUILDS A MINI LIBRARY |
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Donate Flowers
If you are celebrating anything - birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion, or would like to donate flowers in memory or honor of someone, we encourage you to do so! Donations addressed to the flower guild can be left in the offering plate this Sunday, please be sure to include what you are celebrating. Donations can also be made online via Realm, or you can leave a check in the church office.
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Children's Summer Sunday School
Summer School continues this Sunday. Summer Sunday School for children ages 5 and up, will be held during the 10:30am service. For more information please contact Jonelle Bertrand, jonellebetrand@yahoo.com.
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Readers Needed for 8am Service
We are in need of volunteers to help make our 8am worship service happen! Please consider participating in our 8am worship service by volunteering to be a reader. Please contact Elaine Primus to sign up!
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Episcopal Relief Efforts for Crisis in Ukraine
Episcopal Relief & Development is working with Anglican agencies and other partners to help provide humanitarian assistance to those fleeing violence in Ukraine.
Donations made to Episcopal Relief and Development's International Disaster Response Fund will go towards providing this humanitarian assistance for the current crisis in Ukraine. Please consider donating today, and continue to keep Ukraine in your prayers. |
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SMAA ECW Looking for Volunteers
SMAA ECW is looking for volunteers to fill the available leadership roles for 2022 (President, Secretary & Treasurer). Please prayerfully consider volunteering to help us get back on track this year. There is much to be done in our church and community and your help is needed to help us safely navigate moving forward with regular meetings and activities. We look forward to your enthusiastic responses to this request at ecw@stmichaelstonemountain.org
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Offering Envelopes
Offering envelopes for 2022 are now available in the vestibule of the church office. If you don't have a giving number and would like one, email the church office. |
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Stone Mountain Co-op
Thank you for your donations this spring. The Co-op is currently in need of meat, fresh or frozen. You may drop donations off at the Co-op during their open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 am to 1 pm.
Stone Mountain Co-op. Ministry
P.O. Box 2474
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
5324 West Mountain Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
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Facebook is back!
Our Facebook page is back up and running. Visit and like us at
https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelstonemountain
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Safeguarding God's Children and Youth: Training Opportunities
All staff, vestry members, and all volunteers who work with children are required to complete Safeguarding God's Children Zoom training AND accompanying modules every 3 years.
Please see below for upcoming Zoom trainings. A PREREQUISITE TO THE ZOOM TRAINING, will be to complete designated SAFEGUARDING ONLINE MODULES. These will be sent to you after you register at the link below. If you are unsure of which modules to complete, please email Sarah.
Thursday, August 11, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Once you have completed your course, please email Parish Administrator your Certificate of Course Completion and Compliance Agreement.
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Safeguarding God's People: Training Opportunities
Safeguarding God’s People: Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Harassment in Communities of Faith and Preventing Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse
All clergy, church employees, vestry members, lay pastoral care ministers (including Stephen Ministers), spiritual directors, eucharistic visitors, hospital visitors authorized by the church, leaders and facilitators of all adult programs and small group ministries, seminarians, interns and lay chaplains.
A PREREQUISITE TO THE ZOOM TRAINING, will be to complete designated SAFEGUARDING ONLINE MODULES. These will be sent to you after you register at the link below. If you are unsure of which modules to complete, please email the office- admin@stmichaelstonemontain.org.
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Donations for Flood Victims in South Sudan
The people of Sudan are dealing with historic flood devastating thousands of homes and displacing hundreds of thousands of people in addition to ongoing insecurity.
The Pakeer Community Association (Pakeer is the name given to one of the communities among the Dinka tribes) is hosting a fundraiser to send emergency aid to Sudan. You can find the details and donate here.
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Church Office Hours
The church office is now open from Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm.
If you'd like to make an addition to the Prayer List, request pastoral care, or have any other questions, please call or email Parish Administrator during these hours or leave a voicemail.
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Email Phishing Scams
Please continue to beware of email scams by people who impersonate clergy or members of our community and ask for a "favor" and then ask for money or gift cards. If you suspect you have received an unusual email, we recommend the following:
- Carefully check the sender’s name and email address
- Look out for misspelled words and incorrect grammar
- Do not click on any suspicious links or attachments
- Report the email as spam
Call Fr. Winston or the church office if you receive a questionable email and would like to verify the sender.
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We appreciate all who have continued their gifts to the church during this difficult time. We encourage you to designate Dollar for Matthew contributions as well, as you are able. In Realm, choose "Matthew 25 Fund" for your donation. |
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Even though there is no physical collection plate being passed, we ask that if you are able, please continue to make your gifts to the church.
- Through your Realm profile. If you are a member of St. Michael’s, you can manage your giving as recurring or one-time donations in a secure, easy-to-use environment. Contribution statements are always available via your profile.
- Mail in your check. We receive the mail at the church regularly. Our mailing address is
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
PO BOX 1087
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
Address labels are availble to update your offering envelopes on the cabinet in the Narthex next to Father Winston’s office.
- TEXT TO GIVE. On your phone, text SMAAGIVE to 73256. You will be texted a link to complete your gift online with a credit card, designating the amount and to which fund to direct your gift. Standard text messaging rates apply.
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Your Sunday School teachers are missing you and praying for you during this time. You might feel afraid or frustrated at all the changes happening around you. That's ok! As a way to continue learning about God's word during this time, your teachers have issued a challenge.
Can you memorize one or both of this week's Bible verses?
Psalm 91
You who live in the Shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
will say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust'
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St. Michael's is staying connected via Virtual Meetings
If your group or ministry is interested in holding a meeting, please designate one person to be the Zoom leader and contact the office to obtain the login information and instructions.
Click here for an introduction on how to join a Zoom meeting.
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Will resume on August 10th
Wednesday Bible Study
12 pm
You may join with the Zoom link below. Purchase the new book here
Meeting ID: 822 6822 0945
Password: 995459
The call in number is: +1 301-715-8592
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Men of Michael
Next Meeting: August 3rd
Gentlemen, the Men of Michael meet twice a month on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 9 AM. Join us for camaraderie, fellowship, Bible study, and the occasional social. We would love for you to join us; All are welcome. See you Saturday morning at 9 AM in Upper Hensler Hall or via the Zoom link below.
Meeting ID: 829 6197 2363
Password: 714678
The call in number is: 1 929-205-6099
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Episcopal Church Women
All women of the parish are invited to participate in the ECW meeting every 3rd Sunday.
Meeting ID: 897-8143-9389
Password: 961915
The call in number is: 1 929-205-6099
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DOK
Next Meeting: 8th September
Meeting ID: 924-1076-4016
Password: 564420
The call in number is: 1 929-205-6099
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Get Involved with Project Transformation!
Parishioners can contact Suzanne Osborne at ecw@stmichaelstonemountain.org with questions or for more information.
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Listen to Bishop Wright's Podcast
Our Bishop, Rob Wright, has a weekly podcast, For People, that we encourage you to listen to! In his podcast, "Bishop Wright meets listeners at the crossroads of faith and life to explore the challenges of an ever-changing world. Listen in to find out how he expands on For Faith, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus to answer 21st-century questions." You can find and subscribe to the podcast here. |
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Rector
The Rev. Winston Arthur
404-386-8833
Parish Administrator
Finance Clerk
Charlene Smith
Organist
Brad Phillips
Choir Director
Dawn-Marie James
Custodian
John Lam
Church Office
Address: 6780 James B. Rivers Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Phone: 770-469-8551
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
Office Open: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday
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St. Michael and All Angels Prayers
We pray particularly this week for:
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Jasmine, Joyce E., Thelma M., Karia, Gossett, Jataun, Angela, Clemson, Errol, Barbara P., Edwards, Marcia, Althea, Fronie, Velita, Jackie, Pauline, Kerri, Kaneez, Shahid, Olando, Rick, Trevon, Venita, Basmattie, Floyd, Christine, Dorothy, George, Annie, Ruth, Reece, Ladan, Morris, Deng, Marlene, Deneen, Faye, Ann, Joanne, Bill, Linda, Shaista, Suleman, Naveed, Ardonous, Edna, Royan, Cherrie, Yvonne, Victor T., Joyce R., Bob, Howard, Jennifer, Yannick, Fatima, Barbara, Beverly, Heather Y., the soul of Elton Cust, the people of South Sudan, those suffering from Covid-19 |
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In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer,
we pray this week for our Bishops, Rob, Don, Paul; Christian educators, Parish staffs, choirs, acolytes; The Clergy and people of St. Mary's, Montezuma; Santa Maria, East Point; for all congregations seeking new or renewed direction; the Bishop and people of our companion and partner Diocese of Cape Coast.
To request prayers for someone or to have a name removed, please call the parish office at 770.469.8551 or email Parish Administrator at admin@stmichaelstonemountain.org
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Stay in touch
with Bishop Wright and Episcopalians
Around Middle and North Georgia!
Go to this link to sign up for the Diocesan e-newsletter, Connecting, and for Bishop Wright's weekly message.
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