RTG

Charlotte's picture is correct. You really can look around and see the results of Restore to Glory! Can you list some of the results? The newly renovated Family Life Sam's Picture Hall has housed worship all summer and some have even insisted that we should plan to be down here from time to time every summer! Perhaps you have been in the Reception Hall, the room beneath the sanctuary. RTG changed that room from one where no one wanted to go into one where everybody wants to go! The renovated restrooms, the new canopied entrance into the Family Life Hall, new landscaping, security, and plumbing almost round out the list.

The sanctuary is nearing completion and our first Sunday will be September 20. New paint, lighting, carpet, flooring, and pews are being installed and we look forward to a grand first day. Thank you for what you have done and continue to do to underwrite this massive project. Charlotte is right. We can see much. And we look forward with great anticipation to the things we cannot see.

And I'll see you this Sunday.

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News

One Faith, Many Voices celebrates four musical traditions in worship: Campmeeting (this week), Classical (August 16), African-American (August 23) and Bluegrass (August 30). Our Adult Choir rehearses Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 263. (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

Handel's Messiah Study: Beginning Monday, August 24, Fred Finzer will be leading a 7-week class that looks at the music, themes, and use of scripture in Handel's Messiah. Contact the church office to register for the class. The class meets each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. (Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840).

Power 45! 4th and 5th graders are invited to kick-off Power 45 on August 16 from 4-6 p.m. The Garretts are hosting a pool party so bring a towel and change of clothes. Click here to RSVP or call Georgia Rambo at ext. 7805. Power 45 will meet on the 3rd Sunday, August through May, with a special retreat in January! (Georgia Rambo, ext. 7805)

The Drama Ministry Team invites you to an Ice Cream Extravaganza at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 23 at the home of Bryan Black. Ages 4th grade through adult are welcome. Exciting plans for a holiday show are coming-don't miss out! (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

Calling all 1st -5th grade boys for Cub Scouts!

Do you like being outdoors? On Tuesday, August 18 at 7 p.m., come to the field next to the playground to shoot off water rockets and learn more about all of the great activities that Cub Scouts do throughout the year. Questions? Contact Cubmaster Garry Jenkins, jyrrag@gmail.com. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812)

Join the Senior Adults for a tour of the stained glass windows of St Luke's Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree Street, Atlanta on Tuesday, September 1. We will be introduced to the artistic and historical significance of these windows over formal coffee and refreshments in the parish's reception hall, followed by an organ concert with Charles Higgs. After the tour, the group will have lunch at The Varsity before returning to the church. We will depart from the Polk Street parking lot at 9 a.m. and return approximately 1:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $2 per person plus lunch. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)

Our Senior Adult Ministry will host an AARP Safe Driving Course from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)

Save the Date: Lil' Lambs Consignment Sale. Shop earlier this year with our new August dates! Mark your calendars for August 21 and 22. Consignor registration is now open at www.lil-lambs.org. (Georgia Rambo, ext. 7805)

Senior Adult Ministry Catered Luncheons Resume on September 16 and continue through May 2016 on the third Wednesday of each month in the Wesley Dining Room (Room 104). The dates and speakers are:

September 16: Reverend Kent Burel on "Theology in The Wizard of Oz"
October 21: Mrs. Phyllis Wright, Professor of Nursing at Emory University on healthy aging
November 18: Mrs. Susan McDonald sharing her faith story in song

Restore to Glory!

Want more information about Restore To Glory! and its progress? Visit its Website, which includes the latest news about projects with photos to show our progress. There, you will also find information about how to donate or make your pledge.

This Week

This Sunday, the Youth Ministry will host our annual Low Country Boil/Parent Meeting in the Reception Hall at 5:30 p.m. We will go over the Fall calendar, Sharptop Giveaway and forms that need to be filled out. Ken Cross will be speaking about the importance of parents in Youth Ministry. We are asking for families whose last names start with A-M to bring a side dish and N-Z to bring a dessert. (Josh Sweeney, ext. 7808)

Fuse Sports. Registration remains open for Fuse lacrosse! Practice/games begin this Sunday, August 9, 16, 23, 30 and September 13 and 27 from 2-3 p.m. Click here for more information or to register. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812)

Registration for Weekday Preschool and Kindergarten 2015-16 is underway. For more information, click here. (Nancy Tatnall, ext. 7842)

Connect Through Table Fellowship

Church Family Supper takes a vacation during
the summer and will return Wednesday, August 26.

We hope to see you then!

Save the Date

Sunday, August 9

One Faith, Many Voices

(Campmeeting)

Sunday, August 9

Youth Ministry Parent

Low Country Boil/Meeting

Sunday, August 9