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September 4 - September 13, 2015
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Meeting Next Week
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TUES 5:30 PM
Evangelism Committee
WED 5:00 PM
Outreach Committee
THURS 12:00 noon
Building and Grounds
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Christian Formation
Beginning Sunday, September 13th we will again gather for our programs of Christian Formation. A dedicated and energetic group of teachers and volunteers has been working to provide an exciting and rewarding opportunity for all of our young people and adults to grow in their knowledge of the bible, their Church and their faith. Our curriculum is based on the lesson read in our Sunday morning worship, connecting what we learn with what we experience throughout the day.
Saint Paul's is blessed to have people committed to this ministry and to our children. In the service of Holy Baptism we all, parents, God-parents, and all present promise that we will "be responsible for seeing that the child we present is brought up in the Christian faith and life...." These Sunday morning programs are an important step in fulfilling the commitment we have made.
Having our children participate with other committed adults and building relationships with their peers is a gift that will last them a lifetime. Growing in their faith and knowledge of God and His son Jesus is vital as they grow toward adulthood.
We look forward to having you and your children being a part as we grow together.
The Adult Forum
"The Episcopal Church - General Convention - & Me" The Chapel
Family Foundation (parents)
Children's Ministry Center
Youth (Grades 9-12)
Upstairs parish house - right of Choir Room
Youth (Grades 6-8)
Upstairs parish house - left of Choir Room
Children (Grades 3-5)
F.I.S.H. room in the Children's Ministry Center
Children (Grades 1-2)
Kids of the Kingdom room in the Children's Ministry Center
Children (Age 3-K) -
First Steps in Faith room (across from the nursery) in Children's Ministry Center
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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11:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II
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Following the 11:00
AM Service
| Lemonade on the Lawn | |
5:30 PM
| Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion |
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| The lessons for this Sunday are Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125; James 2:1-10, 14-17; and Mark 7:24-37. |
Rector's Discretionary Account
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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This Sunday's Special Music
Sunday morning's guest musician will be Ryan Kho. Mr. Kho was Concertmaster of the Augusta Symphony for 19 years and first violinist with the Magellan String Quartet during its residency at Georgia Southern University. For many summers, he performed as Principal Violinist with the New Hampshire Music Festival, taught on the violin faculties of the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, and USC Columbia School of Music. Ryan's chamber performances have also taken him worldwide across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, including performances in Carnegie Hall. His performances have been broadcast on the CBC Radio Canada, WQXR, and NPR. Mr. Kho lives in Augusta with his wife, cellist Christine Crookall, and their son, Vaidan. This morning's special music is made possible by an anonymous donor.
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 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 this Sunday.
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| Next Week | September 7 - 13
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Parish Office Closed
Monday, September 7, 2015
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
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Saint Nicholas Choir Rehearsals
Begins Wednesday,
September 9, 4:45-6:00 PM
The Saint Nicholas Choir, for 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; please email Director of Music, Keith Shafer or by phone 706-724-2485 ext. #215.
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 Sign- up for Photography Session On-line
or Sunday mornings beginning September 13
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Rite I, Holy Eucharist Returns
Sunday September 13, 8 AM |
Gather by the River Parish Celebration
Sunday, September 13, Following the 11:00
Gather by the River for a Parish Celebration, Sunday, September 13th, following the 11:00 AM service. We will "officially" welcome the Jenkins family to Saint Paul's and celebrate our ministries together. Please bring a dish to share to the River Room kitchen Sunday morning and email Anita Tanner to join a hospitality team for set up or clean up as your schedule allows. |
Open Sundays for Altar Flowers
October 11th, 18th, and 25th are open Sundays 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. |
Parish Office Volunteers
Saint Paul's needs more volunteers (both women and men welcome!) to answer the telephone and greet those who come to the office at Saint Paul's. There are a few openings in our weekly schedule, from either 9 am - 12 noon, or from 12 noon until 3 pm. It's a great way to get to know the Saint Paul's community. We schedule volunteers for only one month at a time, and so this need not be a long-term commitment on your part. Contact Mary Lou Harrold or 706-737-3838 to learn more. |
 Manna Pantry
Friday and Saturday, September 18-19
Manna Pantry is a ministry that provides food to 130 families and individuals throughout the year. Friday volunteers help unload the truck, arrange tables, assemble boxes, open and sort items, and box food for persons who will need special assistance the next day. Saturday volunteers will greet and check in guests, then fill their boxes as they move them along the tables cafeteria-style. Some volunteers are needed to assist persons by carrying their loaded boxes to their cars. This is a good ministry for adults, teens, and older children with parents. For more information contact Anita Tanner or by telephone (706) 993-5720. |
Welcome to Saint Paul's Orientation
Sunday, September 20, 10:00 AM, the Parlor
New to Saint Paul's or just new again? Please join us Sunday, September 20, 10:00 AM in the Parlor for our quarterly orientation, Welcome to Saint Paul's. This is a casual opportunity to meet some of our staff, find answers to your questions and learn how you can get involved in the activities of the church |
 "Concerts for a Cause" at Saint Paul's Church
Sunday, September 20, 3:00 PM Due to the installation of new air-conditioning at Augusta's historic St. John United Methodist Church, the opening concert in the "Concerts for a Cause" series will be held at Saint Paul's on Sunday, September 20 at 3 PM. The featured artist is Dr. Todd Wilson, Director of Music and Organist of Cleveland's Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and Chair of the Organ Department of the Cleveland Institute of Music. Dr. Wilson succeeded Keith Shafer as Director of the Sewanee Church Music Conference and is an accomplished performer and delightful person. The offering taken up at the concert will benefit the Hale Foundation. Join the congregation of St. John and audience from around the community on Sunday afternoon September 20th. |
Saint Paul's Book Club
Thursday, September 24, 10:00 AM, Tyler Hall
The Saint Paul's Book Club will meet Thursday, September 24 to discuss Nun on the Bus: How All of Us Can Create Hope, Change, and Community by Sister Simone Campbell. New members welcome for one book or the entire season. For more information contact Anita Tanner. |
Tuesdays Music Live Begins 
Tuesday, September 29, 12:00 noon
America's largest luncheon concert series opens its 28th season Tuesday, September 29 with a free concert by Jenny Q. Chai, Pianist.
Tuesday's Music Live is a unique partnership between the business community, private foundations and donors, and Saint Paul's Church. The season features 13 concerts beginning in September and continuing through March. The 30 minute noon concerts are free, open to the public, and are handicapped accessible. Held in the nave of Saint Paul's Church, the concerts include musical styles ranging from classical to jazz. The full schedule is available on-line here.
Lunch, catered by Sleeping Bear Kitchen, is available after the concerts by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. Private tables are available for groups of 4 or more. Reservations can be made online at www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com, or by calling the Box Office, 706-722-3463. |
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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Please mark your calendar for the Augusta Ironman 70.3 weekend on Saturday, September 26th and on race day, Sunday, September 27th. Saint Paul's Church is located next to the starting line of the largest Half-Ironman event in the world. There are 3,000 triathletes registered for this sellout event! The race brings athletes and spectators from our own parish, community, country, and from around the world to downtown Augusta and gives our parish the opportunity to demonstrate Christ's love to our guests and give them a warm welcome to our neighborhood.
There are many opportunities for parish members to get involved. Including the following:
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Volunteering at the Saint Paul's/TriAugusta Pasta Dinner on Saturday, September 26th from 5:30 pm to 8 pm in the River Room. We will welcome athletes and their families for a delicious home-cooked pasta dinner and provide them with the opportunity to fellowship with each other and our parish on the eve of the race. Volunteers are needed to assist with food preparation, serving our guests, and cleaning up.
- Volunteering at the Swim Gear Drop off on Sunday, September 27th from 5:00 am to 8:30 am. Volunteers will gather at the marina parking lot on race morning and assist athletes who are dropping off a small bag of personal items before they enter the water for the race. Volunteers will also be needed to direct athletes to the starting line Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. To volunteer please click here. Choose the Saint Paul's Gear Drop Team from the drop-down box and complete requested information.
- Volunteering with River Room Hospitality on Sunday, September 27th.
Our doors will open at 5 am and be open throughout the morning to provide athletes a comfortable place to relax before the start of their race and a space for families and spectators who are waiting on their athletes. Complimentary coffee, water, and light refreshments will be served. Volunteers are needed to help serve refreshments and to welcome our guests and demonstrate our Saint Paul's hospitality.
- A Saint Paul's cheer station will be set up on Broad Street. The exact location will be announced closer to race day. Parishioners are invited to join us after the 11 am service to cheer on the runners as they complete the last leg of their race. It will be a wonderful time of fellowship and fun!
We look forward to seeing you on race weekend! It will be an exciting weekend for Saint Paul's and Augusta! If you have question or would like additional information, please contact Kim Butler or by phone at 706.833.8541.
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| News from the Diocese of Georgia |
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 News from the Diocese of GA
Each week the Diocese of Georgia will share a bulletin insert.
The goal is simply to spread good news through the Diocese and unite our congregations with knowledge of what everyone is accomplishing in their own communities.
We have chosen to share this information with you through the
Weekly Postings. An archive of the Weekly Newsletter from the Diocese, "From the Field," is available here. If you would like to receive the full newsletter from the Diocese, add your email address to the sign-up page on the bottom of the home page for the Diocese of GA.
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Leadership Development: What's What?
CDI (Congregational Development Institute)
The program consists of 8 sessions (Friday/Saturday) over two years. Each session has a combination of lecture and experiential learning. Between sessions, the participants have projects they complete as part of their experiential learning.
The 8 sessions are divided into two cycles: one on systems and one on culture. The program is designed to provide participants with opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills that can be used in their parishes to engage the congregation in improving and/or implementing ministries in their communities and to help the congregation grow spiritually.
Congregations Experiencing Impact
Several congregations are already seeing the impact of CDI skills and training on its leaders. If you are interested in learning more, please contact:
- Lonnie Lacy at St. Ann's in Tifton
- Al Crumpton in Kingsland
- David Rose in Rincon
- The Rev. Larry Williams in Cordele
EQHR
This training is in conjunction with the Center for Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations (EQHR). This introductory workshop is designed to improve self-awareness of how one responds in certain situations and the impact our words and actions have on others. The training consists of both lecture and experiential learning. For more information please visit: www.eqhrcenter.org.
The five-day lab is currently restricted to clergy and selected diocesan staff participation. It is being offered twice this year and at least once next year. The next upcoming workshop is scheduled for October.
The Rev. Denise Ronn and Walter Hobgood are the current Diocesan certified EQHR trainers with the EQHR Center.
Conflict Management
This five-day workshop is offered once a year. Like the other workshops offered by the Diocese and CDI, the workshop consists of a combination of lecture and experiential learning.
The skills learned in Conflict Management are essential skills that every clergy person needs to be an effective Rector/Vicar. Unfortunately, the skills are not taught in most seminaries. Additionally, the most effective way to learn conflict and emotional intelligence skills are through experiential learning. Practicing the skills in a safe environment bolsters a successful training opportunity. The trainers currently involved in the Conflict Management course provide such a structure and safe environment for this to occur.
The Rev. Bob Gallagher and Michelle Heyne from Seattle, Washington support the Diocese in training. Fr. Gallagher is the original designer of the CDI program and has worked with Ms. Heyne to provide training on Conflict Management at several organizations. The Diocese is currently in the process bringing our training in-house. The Rev. Walter Hobgood is being trained as a trainer along with the Rev. Becky Rowell. The next course is set for April 2016.
Episcopal Diocese of Georgia- www.gaepiscopal.org
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