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Honey Creek Bell to be Restored!
After the article on the bell at Honey Creek ran last week in From the Field many folks reached out to see if they could contribute to the restoration. An anonymous donor stepped forward and offered to provide all of the funding for the bell tower project. Thank you to all who offered to help and especially the donor.
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This Sunday's Lections
Third Sunday of Easter
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Acts 10:44-48
I John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
Psalm 98
Go
here for the full text.
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Diocesan staff have been unpacking the offices at 18 E. 34th Street. Electricians, carpenters and IT experts are still installing phone, internet, and security systems. Phones and computers will be offline until tomorrow.
Again, we ask for your patience as we settle into our new home. An Open House will be held to give the diocese a chance to see our new home.
This will also be a truncated version of From the Field as the Communications Director continues to unpack.
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Another Edition of "Ask the Bishop"
We will be hosting another livestream on Facebook with Bishop Scott Anson Benhase this Friday, May 4th at 10 AM. Send questions to [email protected] or post in the comments section once the event is live. The event will be held at facebook.com/georgiaepiscopal.
Bishop Benhase will be answering questions from his new office at 18 E. 34th Street, Savannah.
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Reserve Time at Saluda Clergy Cottage Today!
To reserve time, please fill out and email/mail the reservation form found
here.
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Youth in the Diocese
Hometown Missions Seek and Serve Christ
Are you looking for a chance to reach out and serve others both locally and internationally? Then come to Hometown Missions June 1-3! This Diocesan event which moves around the Diocese each year will be held in Augusta this year. Participants will begin on Friday night by taking part in a meal packing event in partnership with Rise Against Hunger, an international organization dedicated to fighting hunger across the globe. We anticipate packing between 10,000 and 20,000 meals during our two hours on Friday night, at the cost of only 29 cents per meal! Then on Saturday participants will divide into smaller groups to go to different worksites throughout the Augusta area. Some work sites will work with individual members of local congregations and some will work with local organizations. We will be spending the night on Friday and Saturday at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Augusta, and will attend Sunday worship there, before the event concludes with lunch on Sunday.
This event will offer at least eight volunteer hours, and possibly more, for those students who need volunteer hours for school.
The cost of the event is $115 for those who sign up before May 15. After May 15, the cost increases to $125, so sign up early! We also welcome donations to help cover the cost of the meal packing event on Friday night. If you would like to make a donation to support this ministry, please contact Canon Joshua Varner at the Diocesan Office.
Sign up now, and plan to enjoy a weekend of service, worship, and fun at Hometown Missions!
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Information on how to apply can be found
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Help Wanted
The Diocese of Georgia seeks volunteers to work part-time as receptionists at Diocesan House. For more information and a position description, contact Katie Willoughby.
Part-time Church Musician
Looking for a musician who can lead both choir and worship team. We're an Episcopal Church who likes blended worship in a liturgical setting. At this point we have one service at 10:30 am on Sundays. There would be two rehearsals, not to exceed an hour; one midweek and another prior to worship. We are very inclusive and an open church.
Previous experience in leading a choral and/or worship group. Ability to sing and read sheet music. Familiarity with both contemporary music and updating old, familiar hymns. Ability to be a team player with the pastor and others. Familiarity with a liturgical setting helpful; am willing to train if necessary.
Contact The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor at [email protected] with resume. No phone calls please.
Part-time Children's Minister
St. Peter's Skidaway Island sees a part-time Children's Minister (pre-K through 5th grade.) Details
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Prayers for Weekly Liturgies
Our one-year prayer cycle combines prayers for every congregation in the Diocese of Georgia with prayers for our ecumenical partners and for our Companion Diocese of The Dominican Republic. The 52 weekly prayers are available in one document
found here.
April 29-May 5
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Harlem, Trinity, and Catholic churches in Cuthbert and Donalsonville St. Luke's and the Church of the Incarnation. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for Mount of the Transfiguration Church (
Monte de la Transfiguración) in Jarabacoa.
May 6-12
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Hawkinsville, St. Luke's. We also pray for our ecumenical partners, especially St. Mark's Catholic Church in Eastman. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for the congregations in Jimaní, St. Ignatius (San Ignacio), St. Peter the Apostle (
San Pablo Apóstol), and St. Titus (
San Tito).
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Diocesan Office Update and News
Bishop Scott Anson Benhase will make his annual visitation to St. Ignatius Chapel on Saint Simons Island at 5:30 PM Saturday and to Christ Church Frederica at 9 and 11 AM Sunday. His full schedule is available
here.
Bishop Benhase, the Rev. Canon Frank Logue, and the
Rev. Canon Joshua Varner will be at the Clergy Conference at Honey Creek Sunday through Tuesday.
The Rev. Canon Frank Logue
will preside and preach for the first Thursday noon service in our new Diocesan House.
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Share your news in From the Field
Send your news, events and photos to
so we can feature them in upcoming issues of From the Field. Deadline for submissions each week is Monday at 4:30 PM.
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Spring Clergy Conference
May 6-8
Honey Creek Retreat Center
Register by going
here
Diocesan Council Meeting
May 11-12
Honey Creek Retreat Center
Hometown Missions
June 1-3
Augusta, Georgia
For more information go
here.
EfM (Education for Ministry) Mentor Training
June 7-9
Honey Creek Retreat Center
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Celebrating Life
Members of Holy Comforter Martinez, including breast cancer survivor Harriette Graham, took part in the Relay for Life.
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