The Reverend John Ray has agreed to offer pastoral care to the Parish Family of St. Michael & All Angels during the absence of Father Paul. Father John is vicar of Christ the King Episcopal Church. Contact him at 770-309-8589.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jhane Edwards

Born January 29, 1953

Born to Eternal Life July 31, 2011

The funeral will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church at 10:00 am. A reception will follow. Please bring a covered dish to share with the family and friends of Shirley Edwards and Joyce and Vincent Rose.

Stewardship Workshop

9am - 2:30pm         Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Cathedral of St. Philip         Room 382

   Offered by The Stewardship Commission of the Diocese of Atlanta, this workshop is designed for clergy and lay leaders with responsibility for planning and leading the stewardship effort in their parishes. Parishes are encouraged to send teams.

   Workshop topics will be scripture-based and practical and are designed to help leaders evaluate the effectiveness of their present stewardship efforts. Available programs and

methods for organizing and targeting stewardship efforts throughout the church year will be discussed. Stewardship Commission resources are highlighted. There is no charge for the workshop, but registration is required. Watch for information on registering in the weekly electronic newsletter

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Workshop topics include:

_ Biblical Foundation of Stewardship

_ Reasons for Giving

_ Commitment Programs

_ Year-Round Stewardship

_ New Consecration Sunday

_ Generational Giving

_ Consultant Panel

For more information, contact Paige Martin at pmartin920@aol.com or 770.331.9703