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The First Sunday After the Epiphany:

The Baptism of Our Lord

January 10, 2021

"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.

2021 Pledge Update

2021:

53 pledges = $161,022

2020:

67 pledges = $234,038

Sunday, January 10

Family Promise

Video Worship emailed

Tuesday, January 12

10:00 Exercise Class

Wednesday, January 13

6:30 Youth Group

7:00 AA Meeting

8:00 Compline

Friday, January 15

7:30 Cocaine Anonymous

Follow Along With the Youth

To follow along, go to our blog at https://www.resurrectionsautee.com/youth

Epiphany Service of Light

January 6, 2020

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Sunday, January 10, 2021

The Lectionary

Click here for full texts

First Lesson

Genesis 1:1-5

Psalm 29

Second Lesson

Acts 19:1-7

Gospel

Mark 1:4-11

Becky Schacht

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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!

January 10-16

1/10 Paul Kimball

1/15 Madeline Braswell

None Known

1/10 Chloe Gedney, Chris & Mary Geidel, Catherine Gibbs, Andy Gilbert

1/11 Pam Gilbert, Ron & Marteen Goodwin, David & Joanne Greer, Ray Gregory & Katie Lynam

1/12 Jim & Devin Gregoryk, Geoff & Sue Gstalder, Sharon Hall, Roxanne Hall

1/13 Chuck & Jaymi Hampton, the Hardy family, Bently & Christy Harris, Jackie Hayes, the Haynes family

1/14 Jill Hazen, Curtis & Genie Hixon, Larry & Kathy Holbrook, the Johnson family, the Johnston family

1/15 Wallace Joslyn & Barbara Camp, Jan Kay & Kelly Smith, Scott & Patty Kidd, JM Kidd, Dan Kiessling

1/16 Patsy Kiessling, Paul & Cynthia Kimball, the Kimsey family, Bill Kinsland, the Koeppel family

January 10, 2021

By: Patti Petit

Most Holy God, even as we begin a new year, we find ourselves coping with our old selves and a world filled with the same tensions and conflicts as on December 31st. We are embarking on a new year with new opportunities to live out the path of Jesus in all that we say or do. Move in the hearts and minds of all people to begin acting for justice, reconciliation and compassion in all of our dealings and encounters with everyone we meet. Your kingdom has come, and your words remind us of our need for Jesus and our ability to call upon him in any situation. With him we can face a new year. Holy Lord, hear our prayer .

We pray for our church, our clergy, vestry and all members. Help us to remain strong in our faith and in our commitment to our parish and to each other. We ask your continuing blessings on our presiding bishop Michael Curry, our bishop Robert Wright, our retired bishop Neil Alexander, and our priests Scott and Sue. Bless the Nonnemakers at Virginia Theological Seminary. Help us to complete our pledge commitments for the coming year so that we may continue our outreaches. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our president Donald, our president-elect Joe, 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.

For all who serve in the military at home and on deployments. Help us to prayerfully remember them always and to honor their service. Protect them wherever they are serving. 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 encourage them as they face the dangers and the uncertainty of this pandemic. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

Help us to wait patiently for the availability of the vaccine and to encourage those who qualify for it to persist until they receive it. While it promises hope for the coming months and years, help us to continue to embrace our personal responsibility to do all we can to help control the spread of this killer. We pray for those in our parish with immediate needs, including Christine Runkle, Mark Dieffenbacher, Larry Roland, Jane Maier and Larry Holbrook. We pray for those with long-term needs. including Carol Prescott, Helen Schlaefflin, Kelly Smith, Lloyd Mills, Gil Pollit, Jennifer Smith, Kevin LaForce and Dennis Bergin. Pray for family and friends of our parish, including Jackie, Luci, Billy, Gordon Weatherby, Scott Casavant, Emily, Sheila, Richard Turner, Teddy Thompson, Jessie Mutchler Brownlee, Warner Brock, Ross McConnell and Ramona Brogdon. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for mothers that await the birth of her child, especially Katie Rose Ledford. We pray that you will keep the newborn, the fragile infants and vulnerable children safe from any illness or power that could harm them. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.

Comfort all who mourn for loved ones lost to sickness, accidents and injustice, including Sherry McCollum on the loss of her father, Eugene Garmany. As we recognize our own fragility, help us to realize the sacredness of all lives. Holy Lord, hear our prayer .

We thank you for these members of our church family who are celebrating birthdays this time of year, including Paul Kimball and Madeline Braswell, and anniversaries. Meet them with blessings every day, and give them joy in the times you have made for them. Holy Lord, hear our prayer.