The Glass Castle is a 2005 memoir by Jeannette Walls. The book recounts Walls' and her siblings' unconventional, poverty-stricken upbringing at the hands of their deeply dysfunctional parents. For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story.

 

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Jeanette's book is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

 

Walls is now a regular contributor to MSNBC.com. The book is being made into a movie starring Jennifer Lawrence.

 

This book is not for the faint of heart; the recollections are vivid and her father's language is colorful. I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

 

- Father Scott

The Resurrection butterfly photos from the Kroll's recent trip to South Bend, IN and Notre Dame.  The picture above of Bob and Katie is on the Notre Dame campus.  The one below of Bob and Ben is along the East Race in South Bend.  Behind them is a sculpture called Keepers of the Flame, representing the Potawatomie Indian tribe.

Games begin the week of June 10th. Stay tuned for game schedule! 

 

October 11-13, 2013

Friday evening  4 pm thru Sunday morning 10 am.  

 

Forrest Hills Mountain Resort

15 minutes from Dahlonega

$ 180 per person *Meals included Fri night/Sat & Sun am

          Deposit  $ 40  Due by June 16

Balance $ 140  Due by October 6

The group will have their own lodge  with  2 large gathering rooms

6 bedrooms with 2 queen beds in each room

2 bedrooms with 1 king bed & 1 double bed in each room 

*ALL with private baths

 On site:

Walking Trails, Gardens, Relaxing Spa, Riding Stables, Fitness Center

Available for Sat night:

Dinner for our group we have the option of having a 

Wagon Ride Dinner with a bonfire and live music for an additional $ 40 per person

*Very Casual Clothing * Bring games * Snacks to Share * Beverages * 

Adult beverages are allowed

Questions:

Betty  706-878-1298 hm  -or-  Jane 770-841-4066  cell 

Resurrection will host Family Promise families in distress in only eight more days!  Family Promise is White County's first and only homeless shelter.  Since we are the first church to host guests, let us show them some Resurrection hospitality. 

We still have openings for dinner hosts, evening hosts and overnight hosts.  The first week's schedule will be posted on the board in the Parish Hall this Sunday.  Please look at the open dates and consider choosing a time or two to volunteer.  We need your help to make this program work.  

If you have any questions, Cathy Parrish will be available before and after both services this Sunday.  She will also have some extra volunteer guides for those of you that did not make it to the first training session.

Below is a list of our parish coordinators for Family Promise. Contact them to volunteer.

Our Family Promise meal coordinator, Lana Brown, asks that you help donate non-perishable food items needed to host families at Resurrection this summer. Items needed are:

The Vestry of Resurrection has established a college Scholarship Fund for graduating members of the parish. We want to support our young members in this very special way.

You may contribute to this fund at any time during the year by making your check out to Resurrection with "College Scholarship Fund" in the "for" section.