The New Year has begun, and a new fiscal framework must be created for the next 12 months. St. Paul's is counting on each and every parishioner to pledge their support for another great year of growth, grace, and glory. Our budget revolves around your needs, and is funded by your means. Let us know what we can afford to do for you, and please... give thoughtfully, comfortably, and cheerfully! Pledge cards are still available in the church, the administrative offices, and online.

Click here for an online pledge card.

Beginning January 16 and continuing every Monday through April 9, St. Paul's is hosting  Dave Ramsey's financial fitness course, "Financial Peace University."  FPU is a Biblically-based, 13-week, accountability curriculum that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money, reduce debt and become fiscally fit.  Course materials are $100.00 per family.  For those who have already taken the course and are looking for a refresher, there is no cost to you. 

Email Kim Adams to sign up or for more information. 

A Diocesan Acolyte Festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. It is sponsored by the Diocese of Atlanta Liturgy Commission. Acolytes of all ages are invited to a day of worship, education, and fun. Bishop of Atlanta J. Neil Alexander will lead a worship service, and workshops, lunch and an Acolyte Olympics will be included.

Registration is $20 per person.  Late registration is $25 and begins Jan. 16 and continues to the day of the festival. Scholarships will be available for those in need.

Contact Ken Singleton to participate.

Or contact Melissa Coleman to participate.

 All parishioners who have January Birthdays are asked to make a donation of $10 to help cover the costs of refreshments and paper goods for a group celebration. You may give your donation to Jackie Halstead, Malina Logan, or Sarah (Pinkie) Wood on or before Sunday, January 8. Your participation with serving and clean-up is also needed and much appreciated!

Email R.E. Wood for more information. 

"An Evening for Haiti: Benefiting the Children of Bois Blanc"

Friday, February 17, 2012

7:00-11:00PM

At the Foundry at Puritan Mill

916 Joseph Lowery Blvd., Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Please plan now to attend a special fundraiser, filled with fabulous entertainment, food, and fun. It's all to benefit the construction project at the St. Marc's School, in Bois Blanc, Haiti. St. Paul's is joining our partners at St. Bart's for the event, which will feature live music from Atlanta's Platinum Band. There will be a Silent Auction, among other highlights. We will collect donations for the auction until Sunday, January 22, 2012, please email to indicate whether you have a donation of goods or services with a value of $100 or more.

Contact Michelle Whittaker for more information.

Visit the Children of Bois Blanc event site for more information.

All members of the Ways and Means committee are asked to meet briefly Saturday January 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM in the church library. We will have a final report of 2011, and projections for 2012. Thanks and hope to see you there!

Email R.E. Wood for more information.

2012 is here and new things are happening!  This year Frances

 Lamar Martin will be teaching classes:  Michael's Craft Store has hired her to teach Knitting and Crochet

 classes at the  Michael's Craft Store in Jonesboro, Georgia  the store is located on the West Side of the I 75 South, Jonesboro Exit.  You can sign up in the store or sign up on the day of the class.  The store number is 678-583-6361.

Crochet Classes are on Thursday nights beginning, January 12 at 6:30 and Knitting Classes are on Saturday morning  at 10:00 AM.  Beginning Saturday January 14. These are introductory classes so any Thursday night or Saturday morning for the next month will be focused on getting  you started and on your way.  Class is 2 ½ hours and the cost is 25.00 per class

For Jewelry Classes:  Frances will come to a location that you designate for Jewelry Classes: One on One class is $35.00 or A  small group class is $25.00 per person.  This is a great way to learn a new skill, or improve on an old one, while meeting some new and interesting people.  Crafters are always fun!

Contact Frances Lamar Martin for more information. 

The Summer 2012 White House Internship Program application is now open. The White House Internship Program's mission is to make the "People's House" accessible to future leaders from around the nation and cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities.

Application deadline is January 22, 2012. Encourage the young leaders you know to apply!

Visit the White House website for more information. 

Happy Wedding Anniversary to Shomari & Kimberly Moorehead on January 6.

Email Lillian Goodlett to add to the Anniversary List.