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August 14 - August 23, 2015
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Meeting Next Week
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MON. 5:30 PM
Vestry
WED. 5:30 PM
Facebook Committee
SUN. 12:00 PM
Children, Youth, & Family
Committee
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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 this 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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Our Schedule This Sunday
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11:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II
Blessing of the Backpacks
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Following the 11:00
AM Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn | |
5:30 PM
| Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
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| The lessons for this Sunday are 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14; Psalm 111; Ephesians 5:15-20; and John 6:51-58. |
This Sunday's Special Music
Sunday morning's guest musician will be Fabio Mann. and is made possible by a gift in thanksgiving for the life of Dorothy Hardin Coleman by Clay Coleman, Jr.
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Veterans' Ice Cream Social
Sunday, 2:30 PM
GA War Veterans Nursing Home
Thank our Veterans for their service Sunday afternoon at our quarterly ice cream social. We'll Meet at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home on 15th Street in the dining hall at 2:30 PM to serve ice cream and cookies and spend time visiting with our Veterans. All ages welcome. Contact Sid Trimmier for more information.
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Outreach Backpack Drive Concludes Sunday
Our Outreach Backpack Drive concludes Sunday. Boxes for Backpacks and school supplies 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. A list of suggested supplies is included here. |
 Celtic Evening Prayer
Every Sunday, 5:30 PM
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion begins at 5:30 PM Sunday evening. Laura Tomlin is our guest musician.
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New Parish Directory Team
We're excited to announce that we will have a new Parish Directory. Help us to build a tool that will put names with faces and ensure we have updated contact information for all our parishioners.
Sally Simkins and Susan Muir need your help to make our new Parish Directory a success.
- Help us schedule appointments and update our member information (contact Sally)
- serve as a host during photography sessions (contact Susan).
Look for more details next week to schedule your photography appointment. (Photography dates: October 13-17) |
| Next Week | August 17 - August 23
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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. |
Summer vacation will soon be over
and our choirs will be returning for the new season.
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Fun in the 8th Street Fountain
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Canterbury Choir Rehearsals & Lock-in Wednesday, August 19, 4:45 PM
Friday and Saturday, August 21-22
The Canterbury Choir (children in grades 3-9) has its first rehearsal on Wednesday, August 19 from 4:45-6:00 PM. This group will also enjoy a "Lock in" the following weekend, Friday night and Saturday morning, 21-22 August. The singers will have a chance to reacquaint, enjoy trips to the 8th Street Fountain, the Saint Paul's Churchyard and Crypt, and get a head start on learning new music. Pizza, a movie, and a sleep-over in the Youth Room make this a fun event.
Saint Paul's Choir Rehearsals Begin
Wednesday, August 26, 7:00
PM
The Saint Paul's Choir (teens and adults) begins on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM.
Saint Nicholas Choir Rehearsals Begin
September 9, 4:45-5:00 PM
The Saint Nicholas Choir (children in K-5 through grade 2) will have their first rehearsal with Melissa Schultz on Wednesday, September 9.
For More Information on our Choir Program
For more information on our choir program please contact Director of Music, Keith Shafer or 706-724-2485 ext. #215
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, August 22, 8:30 AM - 12:30 P
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The Master's Table Soup Kitchen located at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed and sponsored by Saint Paul's Church volunteers on Saturday, August 22. Contact Marilyn Grau for more information.
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Children, Youth, and Families Meeting
Sunday, August 23, 12 Noon - 2 P
M, Tyler Hall
The Children, Youth, and Families Committee (CYFC) will meet next Sunday, August 23, immediately following the 11 AM service in Tyler Hall. Please bring a dish to share. This will be a working lunch to complete Christian Formation classroom planning. Contact Todd Shafer for more information.
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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. |
Acolyte Festival 
Sunday, August 30, 12 noon - 2 PM
The Saint Paul's Acolyte Festival will be held Sunday, August 30, 12-2 PM. Anyone age 8 and up interested in becoming an acolyte, and all current acolytes are invited. Lunch will be served in Tyler Hall with training following in the church. Contact Todd Shafer to register.
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Rite I, Holy Eucharist Returns
Sunday September 13, 8 AM |
Christian Formation Kick-off
Sunday September 13, 10 AM |
Gather By the River
Sunday September 13, Following the 11 AM
Service, the River Room
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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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Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.
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