A New Thing 

How about that! We have a God who is always doing a new thing! As Christians we are constantly invited to live in the joy and excitement of worshipping a God who specializes in 'new.' God makes it possible for believers to get new life, experience new growth, and conquer new territory.   We know all about that because, as a church, we've partnered with God in His newness for well over a hundred years. That's the only way a tiny Bible study group in 1880 could have become our St. Paul's, a still growing church with 970+ membership, at a time when the average church membership in our denomination is less than a 10th of that number.  

We know our walk with God in that newness is not always comfortable. Walking into 'God's new' often brings a season of growing pains, the discomfort of having to shift our perspectives, or of having to experience the unfamiliar. So God equips us with faith that overcomes the fear of discomfort. St. Paul's has given me the gift of watching our church be 'church;' our forward momentum in God has never been stopped by fear. That's why as sad as I am to leave this church I love so much, I am still excited that the God Who is doing a new thing in my life, is also doing a new thing, right here and right now, at St. Paul's. You ought to be excited too..."Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth....

Thought for the day: Faith overcomes all fear.

Prayer: God, do a new thing in me!

To respond to Mother Nikki, please contact her at  stpauls731@aol.com.                                    

ATTENTION All SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS

All Parents of children attending Sunday School are strongly urged to attend this 1 hour meeting with Fr. Wright & Fr. Fischer.

12pm-1pm  

Saturday November 12 in the Bowden Hall.

Submitted by Rob Wright (stpauls696@aol.com) (11/11) 

For the past 6 years, the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Outreach Committee has organized the "Adopt A Family for Christmas" program. Despite the economic downturn and its effect on nearly everyone, you, St. Paul's has continued to generously support our surrounding church community and we hope we can count on you again this holiday season.

We have taken great care and consideration of today's economic climate and as a result, we have limited the "Adopt A Family for Christmas" program to 25 families per school, for students in grades K-5. Can we count on you to adopt a family? They need you. We need you. With the help of designated school representatives, we will be able to better target and identify those students with the greatest needs.

The "Adopt A Family for Christmas" holiday celebration will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 11:00am -2:00pm. Face painting, magic show and the Secret Santa shop introduced by the youth of St. Paul's are all part of the festivities. At 11:30am, gifts will be presented to the students. At noon, Santa will arrive! A hot lunch will be served to our guests.  It will be a fun filled time for ALL!

If you are interested in participating in this event, a sign up table will be available in Bowden Hall on Sunday, November 13th.  Please stop by to select your adopted family or sign-up and volunteer as a Santa Elf.

Submitted by: Saritha Wood-Harden, Program Coordinator

                       sarithaharden@bellsouth.net

To : St. Paul's Episcopal Church:

The prayers, calls, cards, thoughts, etc, that were received during the hospital stay and continued recuperation of our father and friend (Bob Johnson) are gratefully appreciated.

Arrigato,

Dr. Courtney J. Johnson

Jane Sayles Radcliff

What:  Required Annual LEM training  

Time:  November 12th @ 10am

Why:  To receive updated requirements and expectations and to show your commitment to the Eucharistic ministry.

Who:  New and existing LEMs and anyone who is interested in becoming one

Also, Parents of Acolytes are invited to join us at 11:30 for a brief meeting to discuss training and other plans for 2012.

Contact Ken Singleton at bmagic822@aol.com for further information.   

Vestry Nominations 

Nominations for the Vestry will be accepted from November 13th until December 13th. Please submit your name and resume to the Parish Administrator, Kelly King at stpauls306@aol.com.

To be eligible to serve on the Vestry: you must be a Confirmed member of the church older than 16 years of age; you will have attended church regularly in the year proceeding the election; you will have made and completed your financial pledge by December 13, 2011.

The Election Process for the Vestry of St. Paul's.

1. Nominations accepted Nov. 13-Dec. 13

2. Nominating committee prepares the slate for election

3. The Nominating Comm. will publish the slate. Jan. 1

4. Nominations from the floor at Annual Meeting, Jan. 15, 2012

5. Four new Vestry members are elected, Annual Meeting.

 Submitted by Mother Nikki Mathis (stpauls731@aol.com)

Please pray for the sick and shut in: Mary R. Allen; Fr. Van Bird; Horace Goodlett; Charles Harding, Sr; Jorge Lawton; Mabel McCullough; Lorraine McIver; Rhoda Tolbert; Janet Turner; Edward Williams; Beatrice Watley; Louise Williamson. 

Hospitality for International Students Needed  

AMIS provides opportunities for fellowship, friendship, and hospitality to international students from over a hundred locations outside the United States who attend colleges and universities in the metro-Atlanta area.  With the support of Spelman College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Emory University, and Ebenezer Baptist Church, among others, AMIS connects international students with "host" families and individuals in a number of different ways, providing students with opportunities for meaningful and personal relationships with American families and individuals. 

AMIS is currently seeking applicants to host international students during the upcoming holiday season when many are unable to return home during that time.  Among those requesting host families are students at Atlanta Metropolitan College, Candler School of Theology, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Interdenominational Theological Seminary, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College. 

Applications may be obtained from the AMIS website at  www.amis-inc.org or at www.christmasih.org.