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Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

October 18, 2020

"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"

Greetings!

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.

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.

Sunday, October 18

Video Worship emailed

8:15 Outdoor Holy Eucharist

9:30 Christian Formation via Zoom

10:30 Outdoor Holy Eucharist

11:45 Vestry Meeting

Monday, October 19

Preschool Closed

Tuesday, October 20

Preschool Closed

10:00 Exercise Class

Wednesday, October 21

6:30 Youth Group

7:00 AA Meeting

8:00 Compline

Friday, October 23

7:30 Cocaine Anonymous

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October 18, 2020

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Holy Eucharist at 8:15 or 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 18, 2020

The Lectionary

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First Lesson

Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99

Second Lesson

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Gospel

Matthew 22:15-22

8:15 a.m.

Suspended until further notice

10:30 a.m.

Suspended until further notice

Resurrection Cycle of Prayer

10/18 The Ledford family, Dave & Jane Maier, John & Rene McClatchey

10/19 Ringo & Sherry McCollum, Debbie McLean, Bill McNulty, Mel & Jane Mellinger

10/20 Lloyd & Susan Mills, Jane Mitchell, John & Mahalious Mitchell, the Mitchell family

10/21 Art & Joanna Moylan, Nancy Neel, Alison & Emily Nonnemaker, the Nonnemaker family

10/22 Barbara & Will Overton, Don & Cathy Parrish, Bill & Linda Perry, Patti Petit

10/23 Nancy Phillips, Ron & Debbie Phillips, Genny Phillips, Jim & Heather Pisano, Gil & Hope Pollitt

10/24 Perry & Carol Prescott, Jack Prince, Peggy Puryear, Hilary Randall, John & Bobbi Rees

All Resurrection Zoom links can now be found in one place.

Simply go to Resurrection's website www.resurrectionsautee.com to find the link and join the fun!

October 18-24

10/19 Sandy Bergin

10/20 Joyce Campbell, David Wilkins

10/21 John Rees

10/20 Wallace Joslyn & Barbara Camp

10/23 John & Lisa Stump

10/24 Ron & Debbie Phillips

October 18, 2020

By: Patti Petit

Most Holy God, this week you have turned our eyes toward your endless mercy. Mercy is what we desire for ourselves, and mercy is what those downtrodden in our society cry out for. Keep us aware of our duty to you, to our brothers and sisters, and to our planet home. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our church family and for our parish. Confident in your mercy, unite us in standing for justice and peace for all people. We ask your continuing blessings on our presiding bishop, Michael Curry, our bishop, Robert Wright, our assisting bishop, Don Wimberly, our retired bishop, Neil Alexander, and our priests, Scott and Sue. Bless the Nonnemakers at Virginia Theological Seminary. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our president Donald, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, that they may compassionately work for justice and peace. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all members of our armed services. Protect and defend our troops in deployments in combat zones. Pray for Jamie Davey, Jordan Davey, Brett Turner, Jennifer Parrish, Bart Ziccardi, Robert Rish, Kayla Ziccardi, Frank Caruccio, Joseph Lorenz, Wayne Lovell, Jessica Stephens, Mitchell Stephens, Brandon Richards, Drew Camp, and Jason Gregoryk. Guide, guard, and protect all law enforcement and first responders, including Don Scalia. Please cover all health care workers with your blessings of protection and strength as they work to save lives, including Dr. William Koeppel, Marika Csatary, JM Kidd, Chloe Gedney, Jackie Hayes, Dr. Barbara Camp, Roxanne Hall, Susie Murray, Susan Smith, and Candler Kimsey. Let our prayers, thanks and love give them encouragement as they face the dangers and the uncertainty of this pandemic. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

Amid the beauty of your creation, we see our storm-tossed neighbors on our coasts, as well as the pain, loss, and courage of those enduring or fighting fires in the west. Help us to be faithful caretakers of what your trust includes. Even as we admire the colors of the season, may we consider the beauty in the diversity of every person made “good” in your eyes. Help us lovingly tend to our neighbor’s needs, be they near or far. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

This Coronavirus disease that has taken over 216,000 lives in America alone deserves our wise attention to public health and safety. Love compels us to respect the health of all the people we might encounter. We pray for them and for the sick, the lonely, and their caregivers. Let them experience health and wholeness in your healing presence. Pray for those with immediate needs, including Diane Colleti, Sherry McCollum, and Dennis Wydra. Pray for those with long-term needs, including Carol Prescott, Helen Schlaefflin, Kelly Smith, Lloyd Mills, Gil Pollit, Jennifer Smith, Kevin LaForce, Dennis Bergin, David Wilkins, Ron Phillips, and Chrissy Greer. Pray for family & friends of our parish, including Jackie, Kelli, Luci, Billy, Gordon Weatherby, Opal, Scott Casavant, Emily, Sheila, Chris Carr, and Lena Sulhoff. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for Hannah Kidd Kogel as she awaits the birth of her child. We pray for newborns, infants, and children of all ages. Protect them from every danger and sickness. Restore all children separated from their families. In this time, shield all children with safety, love, and peace. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

Comfort all who mourn for loved ones lost to sickness, accidents, and injustice. We lift to you the lives taken by this pandemic. As we recognize our own fragility, help us to realize and celebrate the sacredness of every life. Pray for all who mourn. Holy Lord, hear our prayer .

We are joyful and thankful for these among us celebrating birthdays, including Sandy Bergin, Joyce Campbell, David Wilkins, and John Rees, and those celebrating anniversaries, including Wallace Joslyn & Barbara Camp, John & Lisa Stump, and Ron & Debbie Phillips. Bless their accomplishments and their plans. Give them joy as they celebrate these landmarks in their lives. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.