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A Prayer for Our Candidates for the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta and
Our Nominating Committee
O God, we lift up each candidate for 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta as well as each member of the Nominating Committee for your blessing. Open all hearts and minds to the guidance of your Holy Spirit.
For the candidates ...
Be with them in their waiting and wondering.
Guide them in their ongoing discernment.
Give them courage to seek and do your will.
For those on the Nominating Committee...
Grant them wisdom in their discernment.
Calm their anxious moments with the reassurance of your presence.
Give them courage to seek and do your will.
Uphold us all by your grace and power. Give us faith in you and trust in one another and ourselves.
We pray all of this and more in the name
of Your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen. |
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Calendar
Next Week
Sunday - 27th
8:30 Holy Eucharist II
9:30 Coffee Hour
10:30 Holy Eucharist II
Tuesday - 29th 9:30 Staff Meeting
10:00 Exercise Group
11:30 WREC's lunch @ Sweetbreads in Clarkesville
Wednesday - 30th
9:30 Preschool Chapel 6:30 Church Growth & Communication 8:00 AA
Thursday - 1st
6:30 Choir Practice
Friday - 2nd
7:30 Lessons and Carols at Piedmont
Saturday - 3rd
7:30 Lessons and Carols at Piedmont
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The First Reading
Isaiah 64:1-9
The Psalm
Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18
The Second Reading
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
8:30 am
Crucifer:
Denny Wydra
Lector:
Dennis Bergin
LEM/Intercessor:
Denny Wydra
Altar:
Lana Brown
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10:30 am
Crucifer:
JM Kidd
Acolytes:
Clay Bolton
Wesley Garrison
Lectors:
Doug Phillips
Nancy Phillips
LEM/Intercessor:
Mary Geidel
LEM:
Chris Geidel
Ushers:
Larry Roland
Ben Bolton
Greeters:
Audrey & Jim Engebretson
Altar Guild:
Madeline Braswell
Flowers:
Joanna Moylan
Teller:
Doug Phillips
Social Hour:
Boman & Bailey
Vestry Person of the Day:
John Dispennette
If you are unable to serve in your designated ministry, please find a replacement and then contact the church office with the change.
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RESURRECTION
CYCLE
OF
PRAYER
11/27 Pray for Bernadine Norris, Don & Cathy Parrish, Hugh & Barbara Peebles, Patti Petit 11/28 Pray for Doug & Nancy Phillips, Ron, Debbie, & Genny Phillips 11/29 Pray for Gil & Hope Pollit, Perry & Carol Prescott, Bill & Linny Prince, Jack & Pat Prince 11/30 Pray for John & Bobbi Rees, Harold & Joan Riley, Paul & Florence Roberts 12/1 Pray for Larry Roland, Jerry Rummel & Sue Rodriguez, Christine Runkle, Hans & Becky Schacht 12/2 Pray for the Schlandts, Steve & Jennifer Smith, Tyrus Smith, Bruce Stadler, William & Jackie Stoner |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the latest edition of our e-newsletter.
Wherever you are on your faith journey may you discover God's spirit here at Resurrection. May you experience God's love and feel God's blessing as you participate in the life of the parish.
We will see you in church!
If you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please contact the parish office, a member of the clergy, or a member of the vestry. Please do not hesitate to let us know of any needs that arise. |
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 Pledge Today!
The Annual Giving Campaign for 2012 is completed but we still have not received all pledges. Please turn in your pledge so we can form our budget for 2012.
You can make your pledge online through Resurrection's secure website. Simply go to our website at www.resurrectionsautee.com and click on the top left button "Online Pledge 2012." Just fill out the simple form and your confidential pledge will be forwarded to the church office. It is really easy!
Church is an important part of all of our lives and your pledges support our ministry in the community. Thank you. |
White County Ministerial Alliance
Thanksgiving Service
More than a dozen churches in White County joined together to host an ecumenical community Thanksgiving service. This year the service was held at The Bridge in Cleveland. The Rev. Tom Eterlee of Crosswalk Baptist delivered the sermon. An offering was taken and over $1000 was collected and given to Family Promise of White County, an organization of churches that is addressing the homeless problem in our community. Click here to see more pictures of the service. |
Annual Parish Meeting
Annual Parish Meeting - Sunday December 4th @ 9:30. Breakfast provided by the Cursillo group.
Reports will be given. Three new vestry members will be elected. The 4th annual Resurrection Cross presented. |
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
From: Outreach
 This week Resurrection's Outreach Committee prepared and delivered Thanksgiving food boxes to elderly and needy families throughout the area.
For many years Greg Adams at IGA has assisted us in preparing these boxes. He always generiously adds items as his personal contribution to the boxes. This year was no exception, when the boxes were picked up, he brought out additional cases of beans, corn,scalloped potatoes, candy, liter Cokes, and oranges to fill the boxes.
What a friend we have in Greg Adams. When you are in IGA please thank Mr. Adams for his terrific support to our parish and community. |
Resurrection Drama Group
The Voices of Advent
Each Sunday in Advent and on Christmas Eve, the Resurrection Drama Group will do a character monologue for the lighting of the Advent wreath.
Four robed characters share brief point-of-view reflections on the impending birth of the Savior, then conclude by lighting a candle on the Advent wreath.
Characters include:
Isaiah - Andy Gilbert
Elizabeth - Jill Hazen
The Innkeeper's wife - Jennifer Smith
Young shepherd - Tyrus Smith
Join us this Sunday for the first performance.
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Parish Christmas Party
December 7th 6:00
 ATTENTION PARISHIONERS! A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS PARTY IS BEING PLANNED
The WREC'S (Women of Resurrection Church) are hosting the Wednesday night supper on 12/7/11 for all parishioners. There will be lots of finger foods, wine, coffee, & tea.
For all of this good food, fun and fellowship, we request that each person bring an unwrapped gift for a child. Your generous donation will go to DFACS in White County to provide for children who, without our help, may not get gifts for Christmas.
Thank your so much for your support and see you on the 7th.
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Resurrection Men's Group
NO DECEMBER MEETING Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and thanks. The men's group has finished the first year of enjoying fellowship, growing our spirituality and showing up in the lives of others. Thanks to all of you who have been so faithful and loyal in getting this started! Due to the busy Holiday schedule we will not have a meeting in December. We will begin again in January 2012. Watch your mail boxes and emails for details.
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Charitable Giving 2011
 One of the milestones of reaching age 70 is the IRS-mandated distribution of your IRA (Individual Retirement Account), called Required Minimum Distribution. In 2011, the IRS made it possible again for seniors to donate their Required Minimum Distribution to a qualified 501(c)(3)organization (charity). Resurrection Church can be the recipient of your Qualified Charitable Distribution-and preclude you from having to pay income tax on that IRA distribution. It is a great way to donate outright or meet your pledge for 2011, and reduce your tax liability! You cannot also deduct this as a donation, however. You must contact your IRA custodian and instruct them to make your distribution payable to your chosen charity, rather than to you as is customary. This should be done before December. For more information consult IRS Publication 590, Qualified Charitable Distributions. |
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The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1755 Duncan Bridge Rd.
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571
706-865-9680
PARISH STAFF
The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, Assisting Bishop
The Rev. Scott Kidd, Rector
The Rev. Paul Roberts, Priest Associate The Rev. Ed Cundiff, Deacon
Eleanor LaForge, Interim Parish Musician
Courtney Johnston, Parish Administrator
Bob Kroll, Sexton
Sonya Chesser, Preschool Director
MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY
Jane Maier ('11) - Senior Warden/Treasurer
John Dispennette ('11) - Stewardship
Matt Alexander ('11) - Finance
('12) - Outreach
Lori Kimsey ('12) - Christian Ed. & Youth
Steve Smith ('12) - Church Growth & Communication
Chuck Hampton ('13) - Clerk, Bldg. & Grounds
Donna Merritt ('13) - Parish Life
Chris Geidel ('13) - Junior Warden/Preschool
Carole McCollum - Recording Secretary
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