The lessons for this Sunday are Genesis 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Psalm 29; Mark 1:4-11.

The Confirmation classes will begin this Sunday. Confirmation is open to youth in tenth grade and higher and all adults wishing to join the Episcopal Church. Youth classes will be held immediately following the 11:00 service in the Youth Room. Lunch will be served. Adult classes will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel as part of our Adult Forum.  For more information please contact Kelsey Hutto.

Cornerstone will be held January 11th at The Church of the Good Shepherd, with students from Saint Paul's giving the message. Plan to attend. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. and includes dinner, games and fun times!

What's cluttering your attic? Genuine antiques, funky things, interesting "what's it's"-- you know the stuff! If it's clean and in good working condition*, why not donate it to the Saint Paul's Mardi Gras auction? Large or small, serious or whimsical, expensive or dirt cheap. It might be just the treasure someone is hunting! The New year is a great time for cleaning out the cobwebs and making a fresh start.  Use this time to turn your unused treasures into food for Augusta's hungry by donating to a cause that's not only fun, but a blessing to our community. For more information or to donate items, email Marilyn Grau or contact her by telephone at (706) 860-8037.  Mardi Gras is only a few weeks away! *Small electronics may be more suitable for Saint Paul's recycling program.  A box is located in Tyler Hall for your convenience.

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, gently-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. 

America's largest luncheon concert series, Tuesday's Music Live, continues its 27th season with a free concert by David Burgess, on Tuesday, January 20th at 12:00 noon. Lunch following the concert is served in the River Room. More information and reservations for lunch following the concert in the River Room can be made by calling the box office at (706) 722-3463 or by email www.tuesdaysmusiclive.com.

The Children, Youth, and Family Committee (CYFC) will meet Wednesday, January 21st at 5:00 p.m. in Tyler Hall. The committee plans events and programs for children, youth and families and provides support for Eleanor Smolen, our new Youth and Children's Ministry Director. For more information contact Julia Jackson, CYFC Chair.

Saint Paul's Book Club will be meeting at its regular time; the fourth Thursday, January 22 at 10:00 A.M. Light refreshments will be served. Come join us as we discuss the novel, Guests On Earth by Lee Smith. The novel is set in a mental institution for the well-to-do; the story is based on the hospital Highlands in Asheville, NC. It's most famous guest was Zelda Fitzgerald, but she is not the center of the story. This is a well-told story of people who meet--both guests/patients and staff--and how they affect each other's lives. The plot is intricate and involving. Like all good novels, it offers insights that help the reader gain new perspectives on life. This should be a lively discussion. New members are always welcome! For more information: contact Anita Tanner.

The 265th Annual Parish Meeting will follow a Parish Brunch Sunday, January 25th, immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service. Anita Tanner, chair of the Hospitality Committee, is coordinating brunch.  Click here to contact Anita. Please bring a dish to share to the River Room kitchen. We will not hold an 8:00 a.m. service on January 25th.

Melissa Schultz teaches Musikgarten classes for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 years old at Saint Paul's on Saturday mornings. This is a fun music and movement class for children and parents alike! The 2015 spring semester begins on January 24th and the early bird registration deadline is January 17th. Saint Paul's members receive a 10% tuition discount. For more information, visit: www.larksongstudio.com/musikgarten or email Melissa .

Manna Pantry will be held January 30th and 31st in Tyler Hall. Families with children are welcome to join parishioners of all ages to help in this ministry. Friday afternoon the food is delivered and unloaded from the truck, boxes are assembled, and food organized from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, recipients are registered, and food distributed. For more information, please contact Anita Tanner .

1st Annual Souper Sunday Chili Cook-off will be held February 1st following the 11:00 a.m. service until 2:00 p.m. There will be football, food and fellowship! Come join us for a pre-Super Bowl Celebration! If you would like to enter the chili cook-off please contact the Rev. Kelsey Hutto by January 18th.

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