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A prayer from Episcopal Relief and Development as Hurricane Michael comes to Georgia |
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This Sunday's Lections
21st Sunday
After Pentecost
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Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22: 1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10::17-31
OR
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15
Psalm 90:12-17
Hebrews 4: 12-16
Mark 10:17-31
Go
here for the full text.
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In Advance of the 197th Convention
Convocation Meetings Scheduled
Albany
3 PM Sunday, October 28
Christ Church, Cordele
Augusta
4 PM, Sunday, October 28
St. Alban's Augusta
Central
3 PM, Sunday, October 14
Annunciation, Vidalia
Savannah
3 PM Sunday, October 21
Collegiate Church of St. Paul the Apostle, Savannah
Southeast
2 PM, Sunday, October 21
St. Athanasius, Brunswick
Southwest
3 PM, Sunday, October 21
Christ the King, Valdosta
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Administrator's Corner
Hurricane Preparedness is the Key
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NASA image of Hurricane Michael, 10 a.m. this morning
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With Hurricane Michael heading to southwest Georgia, the Diocese continues to track its trajectory. With the lessons of Hurricanes Matthew and Irma behind us, the Diocese strongly encourages each of our congregations to review the Disaster Preparedness Plans they have in place. It is particularly important to determine how each of our congregations would stay connected with the most vulnerable people in our communities should a hurricane occur.
The Diocese is using the AlertMedia system to remain in touch with parish leaders. Clergy should always keep the Diocese up to date on email and phone numbers. If you haven't completed
the form
for Wardens and Vestry please do so now as it will permit us to add the Junior and Senior Warden to the contacts for that system.
In addition to the suggestions below, the
Church Pension Group
has compiled a Hurricane Preparedness checklist that can be found
In the event of a hurricane, here are some high-level recommendations for congregations:
- Secure important records high off the ground in dry and fireproof locations
- Structure a call list through vestry members
- Back up IT and files on the cloud or in safe locations
- Move as many valuables off ground levels as is possible
- Secure all doors, windows, and entryways to minimize wind damage
- Identify insurance POCs to make calls post storm for claims adjustors
For more detailed resources on Disaster Preparedness for your congregation please visit our website
here.
Here are the recommendations for those in the path of a storm.
- Monitor evacuation announcements and establish plans to evacuate as necessary. Many counties and organization have apps to send push notifications to your phone- consider downloading them
- Communicate your evacuation plans with another individual
- Secure and travel with all important documents (i.e. health records, social security card, passport and other critical files)
- Video and photograph the contents of property and rooms in your dwelling
- Back up IT equipment and travel with small and manageable valuables
- Travel with food, water, medication, and back up chargers for your phones
- If evacuations are not called, secure 3-4 days' worth of food that does not require cooking and water. Ensure you have an emergency hand-crank or battery operated radio to hear updates and announcements in the event of loss of power
- Review Ready.gov for more best tips on disaster preparedness https://www.ready.gov
Online Resources
In the event of a hurricane, the Diocese will provide communications and updates through social media and on our Diocesan website at
www.gaepiscopal.org
The Disaster Prepardness manual is located at the bottom of our resource library page,
here.
Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
The Rev. Charles Todd,
[email protected], our Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, is ready to assist you with any questions you may have.
Katie Willoughby
Canon for Administration
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New Beginnings #53 Coming Soon!
New Beginnings, a retreat for youth in Grades 7-9, takes place in just over a month! Participants in grades 7-9 are invited to come together from across the Diocese to pray, play, listen, and talk about God's unconditional love in their lives on November 16-18. Youth who are on staff, mostly in high school, give talks on different aspects of their life with God and with each other.
Sarah Bianco, from St. Thomas, Isle of Hope, is the Lead Teen for New Beginnings #53, and will lead the staff retreat this coming weekend at Annunciation, Vidalia. Please keep the staff in your prayers as they prepare for an amazing weekend in November!
Register here:
http://bit.ly/NB53SignUp
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Camping with the Creation Care Commission
Most retreats don't involve machetes and loppers, but the first annual Creation CareCommission's (CCC) Camp out at Reed Bingham State Park in Adel provided unique opportunities for contemplation and action.
Hosted by the diocese's Creation Care Commission, the camping retreat held September 28-30 included group camping, a service project, outdoor worship, paddling, hiking, wildlife observation, the commission's annual meeting, and discussion of environmental concerns in the diocese. Over a dozen adults and youth attended from across the diocese, from Augusta to Bainbridge.
The CCC and friends partnered with Friends of Reed Bingham State
to observe Your State Parks Day with a half-day trail maintenance project to cut back encroaching vegetation. The Rev. Dee Shafer celebrated an outdoor Eucharist on Saturday following the CCC's annual meeting, at which officers were elected: Rev. Deacon Leeann Culbreath, Chair (Tifton); Kimberly Roberts, Vice-Chair (Savannah), and Bill Querin, Treasurer (Valdosta). Laura Evans of Darien was appointed secretary.
Park
The Creation Care Commission seeks additional members to help grow environmental stewardship ministry in the diocese through education, inspiration, and conservation initiatives. Those interested in serving as a CCC member, on a committee, or for special events are encouraged to complete
an online interest form or contact Deacon Culbreath at
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Blessing All Creatures Great and Small
The Revs. Katie Knoll Lenon, Ashton Williston, Tom Purdy, and Becky Rowell at the Christ Church Frederica Blessing of the Animals on St. Simons Island.
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Bishop's Visitation
Bishop Scott Anson Benhase made his annual visitation to Christ Church Savannah, this past Sunday.
Youth confirmands were Harris Lawton Brown, James Ryan Chandler V, John Fulmer Chandler, Memary Adair Garrett, Eloise Haldon Logan, Sidney Wells Logan, Estella Stewart Oelschig, Rachel Heidi Reineri, Michael Henry Slatinsky and Ella Clemewell Stone.
Hannah Gentle Marsh was baptized; Joseph Cole Eberle, Alexander Steele Messinger and Eleanor Allan Twiford reaffirmed their commitment to Christian service; and
the following 17 adults were received into the Episcopal Church by the bishop: Lindsey Melissa Welch-Bragg, Shawn Christopher Bragg, Jamie Marie Cartright, Lindsey Ann Eberle, Hope Dooley Gruver, Joseph L. Herring, Katherine McSwain Messinger, Michael Paul Perkins, Katie Freeman Perkins, Palma Elizabeth Sigmon Reed, Paul Martin Reed, Dennis Martin Reed, Alejandro A. Santana, Molly Carrott Taylor and Geoffrey Sanders Taylor.
Bishop Benhase with the confirmands and those who were received into the Episcopal Church at Christ Church, Savannah. Not shown: Alexandro Santana and Geoff Taylor
 
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Reflections on Honey Creek and CreekFEST
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Shirley and Mark Forssell at CreekFEST |
By Mark Forssell
My first exposure to Honey Creek was in 1988. I was overwhelmed by the wonderful setting for our Diocese to enjoy all the pines and azaleas nestled among the lodge rooms, dormitories, dining hall, swimming pool and office; but most importantly the sacred chapel with the view of Honey Creek flowing by with the never ending marshes.
I soon experienced Cursillo weekends and parish weekends, and learned about the youth weekends for New Beginnings and Happenings for teenagers, and the summer camps for all ages. Putting all these activities together has led many persons to give their lives to Christ through their sacred experiences at Honey Creek. Our church at St. Peter's Savannah has been blessed by several assistant priests who have told me that they would never have committed to the priesthood without the nurturing and development that they encountered at Honey Creek.
When CreekFEST came along two years ago, I wondered how this event would merge with all of the other experiences at Honey Creek. I soon learned that fun, competitions and comradery with many new Episcopalians can be immersed with the sacredness of Honey Creek with games, dances, music and of course time for soaking in the wonders of nature and spirituality of prayers and a closing Eucharist on Sunday.
I'm looking forward to the 2019 CreekFEST, and hope to see a lot of new folks there also - February 15-17, 2019 at Honey Creek.
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Change of Address
We are still receiving mail from parishes at our old address. As the forwarding order has expired, we ask you to please ensure that you are sending mail to the Diocesan House at 18 E. 34th Street, Savannah, GA 31401-7433. Thank you!
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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.
October 7-13
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregation in Statesboro, Trinity. We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Statesboro, especially St. Matthew's Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for St. Luke (
San Lucas) in Santiago.
October 14-20
In our diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for our congregations in Thomasville, All Saints, Good Shepherd, and St. Thomas and for their work at the Oak Street Episcopal Mission. We also pray for our ecumenical partners in Thomasville, especially St. Augustine's Catholic Church. In our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, we pray for the Chapel of St. John the Evangelist (
Capilla San Juan Evangelista) in Santo Domingo.
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Diocesan Office Update and News
Bishop Scott Anson Benhase will make his annual visitation to St. Paul's Jesup at 10:30 AM Sunday, October 14. The bishop's
full schedule is available
The Rev. Canon Frank Logue will be in Chaska, Minnesota for a meeting of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church this Sunday through next Thursday. He is serving a six-year term on the Council, which is the Board of Directors for our denomination.
The Rev. Canon Joshua Varner will be at Annunciation, Vidalia for the New Beginnings Staff Retreat on Saturday and Sunday. He will also preach at the Sunday service at Annunciation.
The Rev. Clark Hubbard, Rector of St. Elizabeth's Richmond Hill, will officiate at the noon, Thursday service at Diocesan House.
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A pirate at the Blessing of the Animals, All Saints Tybee
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Cursillo 125
October 11-14
Honey Creek Retreat Center
Contact Rita Spalding, 912-270-2725, for more information.
Central Convocation Meeting in Advance of the 197th Convention
3 PM, Sunday, October 14
Annunciation, Vidalia
Albany Convocation Meeting in Advance of the 197th Convention
3 PM, Sunday, October 21
Christ Church, Cordele
Southeast Convocation Meeting in Advance of the 197th Convention
2 PM, Sunday, October 21
Location: TBD
Southwest Convocation Meeting in Advance of the 197th Convention
3 PM, Sunday, October 21
Christ the King, Valdosta
Savannah Convocation Meeting in Advance of the 197th Convention
3 PM, Sunday, October 21
The Collegiate Church of St. Paul the Apostle
Project Resource Training with the Bishop
Albany Convocation
Christ Church, Cordele
Saturday, October 27
9:30 AM to noon
To register, go here:
http://bit.ly/AlbanyProjectResourceWorkshop2018
Augusta Convocation Meeting in Advance of the 197th Convention
4 PM, Sunday, October 28
St. Alban's Augusta
Project Resource Training with the Bishop
Augusta Convocation
St. Augustine's of Augusta
November 3
9:30 AM to noon
To register, go here:
197th Convention of the Diocese of Georgia
November 8-10
Albany, Georgia
Diocesan Council
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Annunciation, Vidalia
Happening#101
January 31 (for staff) through Sunday, February 3
Staff register
here, candidates
here
Honey Creek Retreat Center
CreekFest
February 15-17
Honey Creek Retreat Center
Registration Opens at Convention
Happening #102
Thursday, April 11 (for staff) through Sunday, April 14, 2019
Honey Creek Retreat Center
Diocesan Council
May 17-18
Augusta
Happening#103
Thursday, August 22 (for staff) through Sunday, August 25
Honey Creek Retreat Center
Diocesan Council
September 13-14
Savannah
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