| The lessons for this Sunday are 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Psalm 51:1-13; Ephesians 4:1-16; and John 6:24-35. |
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Rector's Discretionary Fund
It is the tradition of Saint Paul's Church to designate that cash offerings and designated checks on the first Sunday of each month be deposited into the Rector's Discretionary Fund. These funds are used to help minister to the needy within our community, to help further the work and ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support programs and institutions within the parish and community that minister to those in need.
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EfM: Information MeetingSunday, August 2, 10:00 AM, Tyler Hall
Learn more about EfM this Sunday. This is the first of two information sessions in Tyler Hall. More details are located below.
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This Sunday's Special Music
Sunday morning's guest musician will be flautist Angela Massey, a member of the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Massey and her husband, Taylor (clarinet), both attended Saint Paul's Church while living in Augusta. The Masseys are presently living in New York City.
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 Outreach Backpack Drive
Boxes for our Outreach Backpack Drive are located in the Narthex and in the Parish Office. Please consider purchasing an extra book bag or other school supplies for a Craig-Houghton student or donating to Outreach. Be sure to note on your check "Outreach Backpack Drive." We will be blessing these backpacks at our August 16th 11 AM service. |
Name Tags
You'll notice Sunday morning, we have moved the Name Tag Rack outside to the West Portico. Please help John and Bess (and your neighbors in the pew) get to know you by name by wearing your name tag.
If you do not find your tag, please complete a yellow request form that you will find in the Narthex or request one from an usher. We also have blank single-use name tags available for your visiting friends, family, and neighbors. |
Celtic Evening Prayer
Every Sunday, 5:30 PM
The Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion service will be held tonight at 5:30 PM. Carl Purdy will be our guest musician.
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| Next Week | August 3 - August 9
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Pictures in Saint Paul's Publications
We will from time to time be placing pictures of parish event on our website, in this weekly e-mail, and on social media. We will not identify any person or persons in a picture without their permission. If you would prefer that we not use your picture or those of your family, please contact the parish office. |
Open Altar Flower Sunday
September 6th is an open Sunday for altar flowers. If you would like to sponsor the flowers in thanksgiving or memory of someone special, please contact Lynn Mays or Clint Carroll. |
EfM returns to Saint Paul's: Information MeetingsSunday, August 2, 10:00 AM, Tyler Hall
Sunday, August 9, 12:15 PM, Tyler Hall
God calls every baptized person to ministry. Our church takes God's call seriously, which is why The School of Theology at Sewanee developed the Education for Ministry (EfM) formation program. EfM offers you the breadth and depth of our Christian tradition and brings it into direct conversation with your personal experience of the world through study, worship, and theological reflection. An EfM "group" includes six twelve members who gather weekly with a group guide for approximately three hours, seven months of the year for four successive years. EfM is a significant program AND it is no less wonderful, formative, and fun!
Click on these links to explore the new study guide--Unit 1--and peruse the Reading Schedule. The cost is approximately $350 per participant per year, which includes all books, accompanying study-guide materials, and guidance from a trained group mentor. I invite you to pray and discern whether it is time for you to begin EfM. Although I will host information sessions in Tyler Hall on August 2nd at 10 AM and August 9th at 12:15 AM, do not hesitate to contact me at jjenkins@saintpauls.org or call the office; I am at ext. #205. |
Saint Paul's Ironman Gear Drop Team
Sunday, September 27 Register Now Ironman 70.3 Volunteers are needed to commit to work the Swim Start Gear Drop Area located on the river behind Saint Paul's Church. The event will be on the morning of Sunday, September 27 and will require volunteers to work during the early morning in checking in participants' gear before they begin the swim portion of the competition. This will be Saint Paul's signature participation in the Ironman event. We need 20+ volunteers. To volunteer please click here. Choose the Saint Paul's Gear Drop Team from the drop-down box and complete requested information. |
Saint Paul's Outreach Mentoring Program at Craig-Houghton Elementary
Children at Craig-Houghton Elementary School need YOU! We mentor students in grades 2-5 every Wednesday from 1:15-2:15 PM. We read books together as well as work on math, reading comprehension, and other work sheets given to us by the teachers. Sometimes we even dance. This is a great opportunity to have FUN and lend a helping hand to our neighbors! Please think about serving these children. We need you! For more information, e-mail Kathy Enicks, program coordinator, or by telephone 484-433-4007. |
Donate Summer Sunday Guest Musicians
Donate summer Sunday guest musicians. On the Sundays during July and August when the choirs are on vacation there are opportunities to provide for guest singers and instrumentalists. Gifts can be in memory or honor of someone or in thanksgiving. Please contact Keith Shafer, for details or (706)724-2485 ext. #215. |
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday August 16, 11 AM service
We're sending our students and educators back to school with our prayers and blessings. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends to join us for this special service. The Blessing of the Book Bags will be held Sunday, August 16th at the 11 AM service. All students and teachers are encouraged to bring book bags, briefcases, or laptops to be blessed for the new school year.
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Canterbury and Saint Nicholas Choir Rehearsals Begin
Wednesday, August 19, 4:45 PM
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Canterbury Choir Lock-In
Friday, August 21, 5 PM
- Saturday, August 22, 10 AM
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Acolyte Festival
Sunday, August 30, 12 noon - 2 PM
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Christian Formation Kick-off
Sunday September 13, 10 AM |
Outreach Opportunities July - September
Mark your calendar for Outreach Opportunities this summer and early fall. Our new Outreach "Classifieds" are available here
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Print copies are available in the Narthex.
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