CHARITY

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Sunday Service Times:

8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

Our Mission:


We challenge ourselves and the world to

love like Jesus as we worship joyfully,

serve compassionately and grow spiritually.

OCTOBER 13TH

21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Isaiah 45:1-7

Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13)

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Matthew 22:15-22



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TO VIEW SUNDAY'S 10:30am SERVICE.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dottie Brown will meet with the women on Wednesday at 1pm

in the Garner Room to chose a new study. Please plan to attend

and bring ideas of studies you would like to discuss.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

9AM-6PM



WE WILL SHARE A BOOTH WITH THE FOOD PANTRY IN THE ARTIST SECTION. BE SURE TO STOP BY AND SAY HI!

Sunday, October 18th


5pm-7pm*


Adam's Acres


*please note the corrected time!


JOIN FR. DAVID FOR LUNCH


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH


AUBRI LANE'S


11:30



ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!


STEWARDSHIP



GIVE SERVE ATTEND GROW

WE CONTINUE TO COLLECT ITEMS FOR ARF.


WE HAVE AN ARF BOX IN THE PARISH LOBBY.


EPISCOPET BANDANAS $10

.

SEE ANNE WARREN FOR INFO.


FUN & FELLOWSHIP CRAFT DAY


The ECW will meet Saturday, October 24th from 1-4pm to make new Chrismons

for the tree in the Parish Hall.

All supplies will be provided.


All women are invited.


WE NEED PEOPLE TO HAND OUT CANDY FROM THEIR TRUNKS

IN THE PARKING LOT. IF YOU ARE WANTING TO BE PART OF THE FUN, PLEASE CONTACT MIKE AUGUSTINE 478-731-3079

OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE 478-452-2710.

Thank you for your continued support of St. Stephen's and our ministries. As of the end of September we have received $14,400 in pledges for our monthly general operations. We budget $20,000 a month. Please review your records and bring your pledge up to date.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASS

SUNDAYS

9:15AM

GARNER ROOM

Episcopal Campus Ministry


Wednesday

5:30pm - Parish Hall


For more information, contact Dena at denadouglashobbs@gmail.com or 478.918.5497. 


ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!

We like to provide a meal for the college students on Wednesday nights. You can either provide a meal or donate money for Dena to purchase a meal. Contact Dena if you wan to provide a meal. You can donate by check or go to our website. Be sure to mark it for ECM.

We are collecting candy for Trunk or Treat. Please bring donations to the office.

Come and visit us at Deep Roots this Saturday in downtown Milledgeville beginning at 10am.  We are hoping to raise enough money to purchase items for December holiday meals. There are quilts, novelty pillowcases, T-shirts and . . . Of course, keep the bags coming you are really helping us as we don’t need to purchase them anymore.  Soup is an item that is needed! “Feed My Sheep”

If you would like to volunteer or be a sub, please contact Jill at 478-696-3355.




We are collecting

canned soup

and

grocery bags.



Please leave items in the box

in the Parish Lobby.



St. Stephen's Book Club


Next Meeting:

Thursday, November 12th


2:00pm



Parlor

The flowers last Sunday were given to the

Glory of God in honor of those affected by

breast cancer.


The flowers are given this Sunday to the

Glory of God from Tommy Williamson

 in thanksgiving for the Brunch hosts

for the food and fellowship

you bring to St. Stephen's.


Mike & Sharon Augustine

Kristi Jackson & Janet Barrington

Anne Neely-Beck

Maureen & Clyde Bryan

Jean & Robert Cooper

Joey & Lisa Davall

Pam & James Garrett

Leigh Shadwell & Shannon New-Diaz

Tommy & Jo Williamson


The DOK chapter of Mary & Martha are lifting those on the parish prayer list and all members of St. Stephen's in daily prayer. Please contact the office or fill out a card in the pew if you have a specific need.


Bishop Wright's Podcast


Please use this link to listen to this week's podcast:


"WHATEVER"

conAre you looking for a way to serve at St. Stephen's?

Please contact the individuals below for more information.

Food Pantry:

Jill Rochon (478) 696-3355 

Lay Reader:

Claire Shepard (478) 288-0262 

Altar Guild:

Joanne Battle (678) 428-5225 

Flower Guild:

Carol Grant (478) 457-7401

Ushers:

Bill Nevins (404) 901-2888

 Acolytes:

Janet Barrington (954) 261-6157


ECW:

Emily Pucker (313) 515-1982

Community Outreach Committee:

Debra Bruner-Smith (478) 394-0911 

Buildings & Grounds:

Ted Zarkowsky (478) 457-7657

Sunday Brunch:

Tommy Williamson (478) 461-0424 

Youth Group:

Kristi Jackson (404) 772-6149 

Children's Sunday School:

Mike Augustine (478) 731-3079

This Week's Calendar



Wednesday, October 14

1:00pm Ladies Christian Formation Class

Meeting to choose the next study.

5:30pm Episcopal College Ministries - Parish Hall



Thursday, October 15

6:00pm AA Meeting - Parish Hall


Saturday, October 17

Deep Roots Festival


Sunday, October 18

8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:00am Choir Practice

9:00am Brunch

9:15am Heresy Class - Garner Room

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

4-7pm Oktoberfest - Adams Acres

6:00pm AA Meeting - Parish Hall



Use this link (Christian World Media) for this Sunday's

10:30AM live streaming service.



Use this link Christian World Media) to view last week's service.


 

 Those Who Serve This Sunday


LEM & Lay Reader: 

8:00am: Lacy Bentley

10:30am:Johnny Grant


Brunch Hosts: Jean & Robert Cooper


Ushers: Lisa & Joey Davall


Counters: Johnny Grant & Debbie Eason


Flowers: Jo Williamson & Anne Neely-Beck


Altar Guild: Maureen Bryan, Jeannette Holsey, Jo Williamson, Jane Thompson, Sue Wright


Streaming Tech: Steve Asbury


Vestry Person of the Day: Richard Hicks

Amelia Pelton- October 18

Jane Thompson - October 24

Olivia Pelton - October 26



SPECIAL PRAYERS

The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright

Bishop, Diocese of Atlanta

The Very Rev. David C. Probst

Rector

The Rev. Debra Bruner-Smith

Deacon

Amy Tanner

Director, St. Stephen's Day School

Mark Argo

Music Director & Organist

Kristi Jackson & Steve Asbury

Youth Directors

Maureen Bryan

Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper

Carla Loftin

Sexton

Vestry Members


Clyde Bryan - Senior Warden

Joey Davall - Junior Warden

Maureen Bryan - Clerk

James Garrett - Treasurer


Janet Barrington, Richard Hicks,

Kristi Jackson, Emily Pucker, Anne Warren,



VESTRY MEETINGS ARE THE LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING CHURCH.


Office Hours

9:00am- 1:00pm Monday thru Thursday

Please call the office to schedule an appointment with Fr. David.


Parish Office

478-452-2710

email: ststephensmilledgeville@gmail.com


Day School

478-452-3417

dayschool1985@gmail.com


P.O. BOX 309, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31059

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