Weekly Postings
December 19 - December 28
In This Issue
A snow sighting
Thank you Michelle Hawkins!
Family Movie Night 12/19
Our schedule for this Sunday
December Service Participant Schedule
Christmas Eve Service Participant Schedule
This Sunday's Readings
Children's Christmas Pageant
EYC Christmas Party 12/21
Greening of the Church
Outreach Coat Drive
Master's Table Soup Kitchen 12/27
Christmas and New Year's Week Schedules
Vestry Nominations
Confirmation
Baptism
Contribution Statements
December Birthdays
Meeting next Week
It's snowing at Saint Paul's 
Say hello to Frosty this evening
 at Movie Night.  
From the Rector
We at Saint Paul's extend a heartfelt thanks and our deep appreciation for the work and ministry of Michelle Hawkins who has served as our Children's Christian Education Coordinator for the past two and a half years. Michelle will be stepping down from this position at the end of the year.

As we extend our thanks to Michelle for her commitment to our children's Christian formation we look forward to this position being filled by Eleanor Smolen who will become our Children's and Youth and minister. Having a full time person focusing their time and effort for all of our children's and youth ministries will help further strengthen all of these programs.

Again, we extend our thanks to Michelle Hawkins for a job well done and look forward to the good things Eleanor Smolen will bring to these ministries.
TonightDecember 19


Our Holiday Movie Night is tonight in the River Room.  Dinner in Tyler Hall at 6:00 p.m.  The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will be watching "Arthur Christmas." The unthinkable has happened; a present was misplaced. Now it is up to Arthur, Santa Claus' son, and his grandfather to get that present to the young girl who wanted it. Time is running out! Can Arthur make it in time? J Wear your pajamas, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.  Friends are always welcome!
This SundayDecember 21
 Our Schedule This Sunday

8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast in Tyler Hall
10:00 a.m.
Christian Formation Classes for All Ages
11:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II with 
the Canterbury and Saint Paul's Choirs
& Children's Christmas Pageant
Following the 11:00 a.m. service
Spiced Cider on the Portico
5:30 p.m.
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
5:30 p.m.EYC Christmas Party in the River Room

The readings for this Sunday are  2 Samuel 7:1-11,16; Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; and Luke 1:26-38. 
Children's Christmas Pageant Final Rehearsal
Sunday, December 21, 9:45 a.m. 
Practice continues for our children's Christmas pageant this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Please note the earlier time. The pageant will be held during the 11:00 a.m. service this Sunday.



EYC Christmas Party
Sunday, December 21, 5:30 p.m., The River Room

Don't miss the BIG EYC Christmas Party on Sunday December 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the River Room.  We'll have a dance floor, loud music, hot chocolate, great food and loads of fun! We've invited our friends from other churches.  RSVP to Eleanor Smolen  or for more information. 
The Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion service will be held Sunday night at 5:30 p.m.  Our guest musician will be Carl Purdy.
Next WeekDecember 22 - 28
The Greening of the Church
Monday, December 22, 9:30 a.m.
The Flower Guild will begin the Greening of the Church at 9:30 Monday morning December 22nd. Contact Lynn Mays or Clint Carroll if you are interested in helping to decorate the church for Christmas. 
Outreach Coat Drive
In the spirit of the Christmas Season, Outreach is conducting a coat drive in order to provide protection from the cold winter weather for those we serve at our DCCM food pantry, soup kitchen, Craig Houghton elementary school and others. Please bring your currently unused, worn, or old coats, sweaters, and jackets of all sizes to our recycle bin in Tyler Hall. We will distribute them to those who need them. 
Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, December 27 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Master's Table Soup Kitchen will be staffed and sponsored by Saint Paul's Church volunteers Saturday, December 27. First shift from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. is cooking and set up; Second shift from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. is serving. We welcome all volunteers. There's a job for everyone no matter your age. Come be a part of this wonderful ministry. Contact John Clemens for more information.
Christmas & New Year's Schedule
CHRISTMAS WEEK SCHEDULE


There will be no Wednesday noon service on December 24th. 

Our Christmas Eve Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  A nursery is available for the 4 o'clock service. Our 10 o'clock service will be broadcast live on WGAC 95.1 FM.

On Christmas morning, we celebrate Christmas Eucharist with carols in the chapel at 10:00 a.m.

The parish office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24th and will be closed on Thursday and Friday December 25th and 26th.

We continue our celebration of Christmastide with a Festival of Lessons and Carols on the first Sunday after Christmas, December 28th, at the 11 o'clock a.m. service. The 8:00 a.m. service and Celtic Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m. will be held on December 28th as usual.


NEW YEAR'S WEEK SCHEDULE


New Year's Week, the parish office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 31st, and will be closed on Thursday and Friday January 1st and 2nd. 

There will be no Wednesday noon service on December 31st.

Our regular worship service schedule resumes on Sunday, January 6th. Please join us as we celebrate Epiphany with the arrival of the three Kings.

Looking Ahead
VESTRY NOMINATIONS REQUESTED 

The Vestry Nominating Committee is seeking candidates whom you believe will make outstanding Vestry members for Saint Paul's. If you'd like to suggest someone, including yourself, please contact one of the committee members listed below. The candidate will then be contacted by a member of the committee:  Ramzi Assad,  Guy Baldwin, John Clemens, and Tricia Nixon.
VESTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
The basic responsibilities of the Vestry are:
� to help define and articulate the mission of this congregation
� to support the church's mission by word and deed
� to support the clergy
� to ensure effective organization and planning
� to manage resources and finances
� to attend monthly vestry meetings and annual vestry retreat
� to serve as liaison to assigned parish committees
This is a 3 year term.

MINIMUM CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Vestry, a nominee must answer "yes" to all of the following questions.
� Have you been baptized?
� Do you regularly attend worship services at St. Paul's?
� Are you a pledging member of St. Paul's?

CANDIDATE PROFILES
Each nominee slated to run for election to the Vestry will be invited to share a profile with the parish via our regular parish communications including the weekly newsletter.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee will consist of the Rector, Wardens and the Vestry members whose terms expire at the next Annual Meeting. The Nominating Committee will recruit and review nominees for the Vestry Class of 2017, ensuring a slate of at least four candidates for election at the Annual Meeting in late January.
Confirmation Classes Begin 
Sunday, January 11, 2015
The Confirmation classes for those in 10th grade and above will begin on January 11th, 2015 immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service in the Youth room. To register for this class, please contact Eleanor Smolen  or Kelsey Hutto.
Baptism Offered
Sunday, January 11, 2015
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is scheduled for Sunday, January 11th, 2015. If you would like to be included in this service, please contact the church office by Monday, January 5th.
2014 Contribution Statements
2014 Contributions Statements will be mailed no later than January 26, 2015. All contributions must be received by the church or postmarked before January 1, 2015 in order to be eligible for a 2014 income tax deduction. If you have questions, please contact Meredith Beach  or by telephone at (706) 724-2485. Offering Envelopes for 2015 are available in the office.

December
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