Work of Our Hands

The ninth Work of Our Hands Artists' Market Nov. 17-20 at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, will feature nearly 75 local and regional artists offering fine art, folk art, and crafts, including paintings, glass, fabric and wood art, pottery, jewelry, sculptures and many other handmade and original.

The Work of Our Hands is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 by the Rt. Rev. Frank K. Allan, eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. A passionate believer in the spiritual benefits of rediscovering one's imagination and creative gifts, Bishop Allan sought to build an organization to support art-oriented programs throughout metro Atlanta that served and encouraged people from all walks of life.

Proceeds from the show benefit the art programs at Emmaus House which serves underprivileged individuals and families in the Peoplestown community, Holy Comforter Friendship Center , which serves people with mental and physical disabilities in Reynoldstown, and Church of the Common Ground. a "church without walls" serving the homeless in downtown Atlanta.

The Outreach Committee and the ECW

is asking your support for Emmaus House

There are three specific Christmas programs we will be helping with. The first is the Grandparents' Party, which's on December 13. Please donate $10 gift cards from Publix, Kroger's, Target or Wal-Mart and small raffle items to include towels, dishes, small appliances, gloves, XXL jackets etc. Please place these items in the Parlor by Sunday, December 11. We will deliver them to Emmaus House after the 12:30 service.

The next event is the Secret Santa Shop where the children can shop for small items for their parents and grandparents.

Please donate scarves, slippers socks, soap, shampoo, cologne, shaving cream, razors, gloves, wallets, decorative items, or costume jewelry to support this event. (Durable items may be gently used.)

Lastly, as we have done in previous years, we are also asking for items for the Children's Christmas Party. See the gift suggestions in the box to the left. Please place items for the children's Christmas Party in the Parlor.  

Do not wrap any of the presents.

We will be wrapping them between services on Sunday December 4, 11 and 18. All are welcome to help wrap. We have plenty of wrapping paper from last year, but could use all sizes of gift bags. If you re-use gift bags and have a few to spare please leave them in the parlor. Our Youth will be delivering the children's Christmas party gifts to Emmaus House on Sunday December 18 after the 12:30 service with a stop over at the Varsity on our way home. As always, thank you for your generous support for those in our community who need our help. If you have any questions, please contact Marty Frame at 770-270-1027.

Annual Thanksgiving Service and DinnerThursday, November 24th at 11:00 am a Thanksgiving service will be held in the sanctuary. A meal will be shared in Hensler Hall at 12:00 pm. Bring a dish to share. Join the parish family this Thanksgiving. Sign up sheet located in the Narthex. Call the church office to RSVP (770-469-8551).

   Annual Advent Wreath Greening

On Sunday, November 20th, the Daughters of the King will provide supplies for greening your 2011 Advent Wreath. This intergenerational event is a tradition in our parish. Please bring your frame if you have one from last year.

We will gather in Hensler Hall at 9:15 am to work as we fellowship. Light snacks will be served.  

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.

- The Rev. Deborah Silver, nominating committee chaplain

Contact Information

The Rev. Dr. Paul A. Elliott, Th.D., Rector,

St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church

6740 James B. Rivers Dr.   Stone Mountain, GA  30083

770-469-8551   fax 770-413-7022
Office hours:  Mon. -  Friday 9:00 am  to 4:00 pm
rector@stmichael.cc
http://www.stmichael.cc/