This Sunday, January 15, St. Paul's Episcopal Church hosts its annual parish meeting with vestry elections, stewardship and finance reports, an update from the rector, and a strategic plan for the future. There is only one worship service at 10:00 AM and the meeting will begin immediately following the service. 

2012 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING AGENDA

Call to Order/Opening Prayer

At the Parish Meeting this Sunday, all church members in good standing will have the opportunity to vote on the Nominating Committee's recommended slate for the Vestry Class of 2015. For your consideration, the Nominating Committee recommends:

• Brian Boutte
• Charles Fowler
• Chris Jarrett
• Gale Taylor
  
   
  Be sure to attend the Parish Meeting this Sunday immediately following the 10:00 AM service!

We are still taking pledges for 2012. The New Year has begun, and 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 at 6:30 PM 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.

Beginning next Sunday, January 22, St. Paul's is delighted to offer a new Toddler Room! Welcoming ages 1-3, this program will provide a safe and enriching environment for toddlers while giving parents the opportunity for a more focused worship experience. More details next week so stay tuned!

 Email Azzari Jarrett for more information. 

Sunday School for both the 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services resumes January 22. In additional to the regular programming, we are adding an Intermediate Class (grades 4-5) at the 9:00 AM service. Also, we are inviting volunteers to teach Sunday School or simply assist in the classrooms. Your help is most welcomed and appreciated!

 Email Azzari Jarrett for more information or to sign up! 

"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 Jennifer Bonds or Michelle Whittaker to indicate whether you have a donation of goods or services with a value of $100 or more - if so, please notify the church office you need an Auction Donation Form and we will send one to you. 

Contact Michelle Whittaker 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 PM and Knitting Classes are on Saturday morning  at 10:00 AM beginning 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.