July 7, 2016
The Air is ON!            

There is good news this week at St. Anne's! The new air conditioning units are installed and working beautifully and our sanctuary is cool once again. After 2 months in the wilderness of the parish hall, we return to the Promised Land of the sanctuary this Sunday July 10. 

 These new single unit systems include new air handlers that use the new environmentally preferable coolant and are expected to be more energy efficient than the old units. Placing single units outside avoided the costly option of trying to replace the air handlers under the roof over both sacristies, and avoided both loss of space and potential noise. 

A great deal of research, thought, time and effort has gone towards this project which includes plans for a blind around the units in the near future. The total amount for the installation of the new system and the ancillary costs associated with them is around $26,000. 

 Fortunately, we can access some dedicated account funds to be used for large projects such as this; unfortunately, this means that these funds are not now unavailable for the next big unexpected thing.  Any money contributed toward the new HVAC now will offset the depletion of those funds and will be greatly appreciated. 
We are selling a collection of "vintage" St. Anne's T Shirts to raise money for the HVAC.  $10 per shirt and three for $25. Pick your favorites from a table in the parish hall.  There is a committed matching donation for any money collected through T shirt sales up to $500. Thank you in advance for your patience, your generosity and your faithfulness in attending worship in the parish hall with open minds and open hearts.  And now, lets go to church! 
St. Anne's Feast Day July 17
Ice Cream Churn-off and Tasting 

It's summer, and that means it's homemade ice cream time. On St. Anne's Feast Day, Sunday, July 17, we will have our annual ice cream social and taste test competition during coffee hour between the 9AM and 11:15 AM services. Decide on your favorite recipe, and get ready for great ice cream, great fun, and great fellowship. 
 
Bring your awarding winning ice cream in a cooler with ice to keep it frozen until time to serve. Don't forget your ice cream scoop.  This year's winner might be you! 
Paths Intertwining

We continue to explore paths of spirituality in Adult Formation, seeking our spiritual center through ancient theologies and spiritual sources found in our Christian tradition, as well as in our life and work.   
 Sundays 10:15 - 11 a.m. Room 206 in the Ministry Center.

July 10
Agrarian Spirituality
Find God in the Land and the Garden
led by Rev. Ellen Richardson and Lori Felton

July 24
Spirituality in Ministry
A panel of St. Anne's members will discuss their experiences of God 
in the call to serve others and in the blessings of their service.
Moderated by Linda Moore

July 31
Spirituality in Work
A panel of St. Anne's members will talk about their expriences of God in their chosen professions and how God acts through their work to bless them and others.
Moderated by Sandra Giles
Save the Date for Acolyte Festival 
August 13-14
An Acolyte & Youth Leadership Festival will be held on August 13-14 at St. Thomas Isle of Hope in Savannah.  The event is open to 3rd through 12th graders. During the Festival, participants will enjoy Acolyte Olympics, as well as acolyting and church leadership workshops facilitated by experienced practitioners.  They will meet other young acolytes and church leaders from across the diocese, learn about liturgical practices, share their own church experience, and have fun!  Contact Allen Lamb for details at 229-392-6135 or this email.
Ministry Matters: Ushers
Who is usually the first person to greet you as you walk into a service of Holy Eucharist at St. Anne's?  Yes, it is an usher. 

Yet ushers do so much more than handing out bulletins with a word of welcome and a smile to newcomers and old-timers alike. They assist with seating as needed and watch out for church attenders with access challenges who might require communion or healing prayers to be brought to their pew by the priest. 

Ushers count those present, and guide those who carry the gifts of bread and wine to the altar. Ushers then collect and bring the offertory of money forward, all while guiding the young children pulling the wagon laden with donations for the Food Box or carrying the basket bearing the Knots of Love creations for a blessing. 

Ushers guide the congregation to the communion rail in a safe and orderly fashion, always available with a subtle hand for assistance stepping up or down from the rail for both communion and healing prayers. Only when the entire congregation present has received communion do they come forward themselves. And when the congregation leaves the sanctuary, ushers check and tidy the pews and assist the Altar Guild as needed to prepare for the next service.  

Many thanks to our ushers for all they do to make our worship experience welcoming, orderly and safe. If you are discerning a call to this important ministry at St. Anne's, please email Emily or call the church office at 229-382-7505 to be placed on the schedule for your preferred service time.  If you have questions or would like some on the job training,  the head usher for the 9 AM service is Chappie Tift and for the 11:15 service is Andy Oliver.
Upcoming Liturgical Ministers  
Remember: In the event of a scheduling conflict, lay ministers are responsible for finding their own replacements and for notifying the church office of changes.

Want to see further ahead? A full schedule showing several weeks in advance is viewable at www.stannestifton.com/schedule.

DateTimeMCEMAMLector 1Lector 2
Sunday
July 3		9 amClayton R.Marion C.TBALisa G.Tim B.
11:15 am
Clayton R.
Bucky F.
TBA
Ricky D.
Tyler R.
Wednesday
July 6		6 pmn/aJay L.n/an/an/a
Sunday
July 10		9 amDavid F.Steve M.TBAJay L.Nana W.
11:15 am
David F.Rich M.TBAChris B.Linda M.
Our Clergy & Staff This Week 

Fr. Lonnie will be on Sabbatical leave returning to the office on August 15.

Rev. Ellen has making pastoral visits and attending church committee meetings working on planning for ongoing programs in the Fall.  She is available for individual appointments for pastoral care in the office, at home or at the hospital as needed. Contact her at [email protected] or 229-382-7505.
 
Emily, our new Parish Administrator, is managing the office. Please contact Emily for all appointments, room reservations, reimbursements, etc. Her email is [email protected].
Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord...             
VBS 2016
 Luke and Charlie are having a surfin' good summer!
 
The Staff of St. Anne's
(229) 382-7505