Friday, February 26, 2010
Newcomer's
Dinner
If you are a newcomer to
St. Aidan's, you are cordially invited to a Newcomer's Dinner this
Sunday, February 28 at 5:00 P.M. You will have a delicious
dinner prepared by our volunteers, have the opportunity to meet some of
the Church staff, Vestry and volunteers, and have the chance to meet
other newcomers to St. Aidan's. We REALLY want to have the
opportunity to meet you and your family. Free loving childcare is
provided, but let us know the names and ages of your children.
Respond to:
Harmony Kiser - harmony.kiser@comcast.net 770-205-7899
Vickie Scott -
vickiesco@bellsouth.net
678-983-8499
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Bishop
Keith Whitmore Visit
This Sunday we
welcome the Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, Assistant Bishop in the Diocese
of Atlanta. You have heard us pray for Bishops Neil and Keith in the
prayers of the people, and now we get to meet Keith in his first visit
to St. Aidan’s.
Please note: The non-designated offering on the occasion of the
Bishop's visit goes to the Bishop's Discretionary Fund. This money
goes to meet a variety of non-budgeted needs and emergencies.
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Guest Organist
This Sunday we welcome
Rhett Barnwell our guest organist .
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Thank
You
We are thankful for our
new Lenten altar hangings and vestments! Thanks to Bobbe Frank,
Aniela Jablonski, Nancy Langdon, and Harmony Kiser, our resident
sewers, this new Lenten array made ready for today. And thanks to those
who made donations towards it. Bishop Whitmore will bless them next
Sunday. The cross on the frontal and the chasuble (worn by the
celebrant) is a Jerusalem cross—so that we can remember in Lent Jesus’
journey to and trial in Jerusalem.
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Worship Changes
In the forty-day season
of Lent, there are some worship changes you will see and hear.
First, remember to respond, "And with thy Spirit" and the other Rite I
responses. We have switched to Rite I, for its more penitential
prayers and formal language. On Sundays, the Psalm and much of
the service music is said, not sung, to be a little more solemn and
simple. As usual, we forgo saying "All--ia" until the Easter
Vigil. The color changes from green to purple, the color solemn
preparation. The crosses are veiled symbolizing the shadows of
betrayal, trial, suffering, and death. The usual dismissal (May
the Blessing of God.) have changed to a solemn prayer.
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Wednesday Nights in Lent
Lenten
Soup Suppers
Come enjoy the vast array of
wonderful soup on Wednesdays in Lent, served from 6 - 6:45 pm. As
always, volunteers are needed to bring a pot of their favorite soup to
share with all and to help set up and serve. Sign up sheets are in Burtenshaw Hall. Please join us for spectacular soup and fellowship.
Contact Anne McManes for information at 770-442-8368.
Lenten Program
Servant Leadership (as
given by Christ when he taught his disciples, “Whoever wishes to be
first among you must be servant of all.”) The Rev. Katie Elberfeld
and Mr. Mark Elberfeld will lead the 5-week reflection on Servant
Leadership, including the importance of listening in serving and
developing the leader within each of us. Program follows soup
suppers6:45-7:30.
Lenten Program for
Middle & High School Students
Join Carrie & Jonathan
as they work through the “To Save A Life” Bible study, meeting from
6-7:30pm in The Cottage (same time as the adult Lenten program).
Lenten Program for Kids
Children ages 4-10 will
have their own mini-program on Wednesday nights following soup supper,
6:45-7:30. Please sign up with Susan Griffis
(suegrif@bellsouth.net)
or on the desk outside of the Sunday school wing.
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Rev. Katie Elberfeld
We welcome The Rev.
Katie Elberfeld for the season of Lent. Ordained
in 1993, Katie now leads the Gabriel Center in Marietta, a
servant-leadership center. She will also be teaching on Sundays and
Wednesdays.
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Adult Christian Education
Adult Forum - Servant Leadership
Adult Forum on Servant
Leadership with the Rev. Katie Elberfeld continues this Sunday at 10am in Burtenshaw Hall. Starting with Mark 10:42-45, we
will explore scriptural passages during Sunday morning classes that
inform us about servant-leadership and the biblical underpinnings
related to our common call to live as servant-leaders.
Weekly Bible Study
The Weekly Bible Study is
on Tuesdays at 9:30 am and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. We study the
Sunday Lectionary in advance of the upcoming Sunday.
Bible Study - "To Live
Is Christ"
"To
Live Is Christ" bible study by Beth Moore journeys the audience through
the events in the life of Paul. Please join this inspirational speaker
and teacher as she guides ladies to live a Christ-like life. Invite your
friends to the study. The class is offered Sundays during
the Sunday school hour in the Cathedral room.
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First Sunday Loose Plate
Offering
The Loose Plate Offering
for the first Sunday in March will be donated to the North Fulton
Community Charities (NFCC). NFCC is dedicated to preventing
homelessness in north Fulton County, assisting families in crisis with
food, rent and utilities, and clothing. In 2009, NFCC distributed food
over 23,623 times, provided clothing vouchers to 2,000 families and
gave $1,200,000 to clients in need. For information on NFCC, please
visit their web site at
www.nfcchelp.org.
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Do You Remember Lenten Mite
Boxes?
A Mite Box is a small box
used by families or individuals for special collections. Mite
Boxes are often distributed during Lent as a symbol of our willingness
to give what we have for the care of others. The word "mite"
refers to a small offering or gift. (See the Parable of the Widow's Mite
in Luke 21.) We will distribute the boxes during Sunday School
next Sunday, February 28. You can also pick up a box from the narthex
anytime during Lent. The Mite Boxes are made available to the
congregation through Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Funds
collected will be donated to NetsForLife, a partner of ERD
dedicated to eradicating malaria through the distribution of mosquito
nets.
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Seder Meal
Moses and the Red Sea
Wednesday, March 31,
2010
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Burtenshaw Hall
Sign up
online or in Burtenshaw Hall
Nine-year-old Joey was
asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday School. "Well, Mom,
our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue
mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he got to the Red
Sea, he had his army build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked
across safely. Then he radioed headquarters for reinforcements. They
sent bombers to blow up the bridge and all the Israelites were saved."
Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you?' his Mother
asked. 'Well, no, Mom. But, if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd
never believe it!'
Come to the our Seder Meal
to find out the REAL story about Moses and the Red Sea.
March 7 is the last day to sign up! Sign up sheets are located in
the Narthex and the lobby of Burtenshaw Hall. You can also sign up
online at www.staidans.org.
Contact Harmony Kiser
(harmony.kiser@comcast.net) or Lynda Frederickson
(lynda.frederickson@cherokee.k12.ga.us) with questions.
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Easter and Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday - March 28
Procession from the cottage at 10:45 AM
Monday, Tuesday in Holy Week - March 29, 30
Holy Eucharist at 7:30
Wednesday, March 31
Passover Meal and Holy Eucharist - 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Maundy Thursday, April 1
Holy Eucharist at 7:30
Good Friday, April 2
12 noon liturgy
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday, April 3
8:30 PM
Easter Day, Sunday,
April 4
9:00 AM and 11:15 AM
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Next Baptism
The next baptism date is
Saturday, April 3rd at the Easter Vigil. If you are interested,
please speak with Fr. Rob and submit a request online at
www.staidans.org.
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Hunger
Walk/Run
Time is running out to
join our Hunger Walk team! This is a family and stroller friendly
event, so join the team and help us show that we care. Go to
www.hwr2010.org and after selecting
Episcopal Charities Foundation, you will have the option to join the St.
Aidan’s team. It is free to participate, however walkers are encouraged
to raise money for the event, which supports local Episcopal charities.
The Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, March 14 at Turner Field.
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Loss and Grief Discussion
Group
Loss and Grief Discussion
Group led by the Rev. Dr. Deborah Silver began Thursday, Feb.
18 at 7:30 in the Cottage. If you or someone you love is
struggling with the loss of a relationship, job or other type of
significant loss, consider becoming a member of this support group.
The group will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:45. If
you would like more information please feel free to contact Deborah at
404-271-2253.
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Pastoral
Care Notes
Fr. Rob and
Harmony Kiser (our vestry person for Pastoral Care) have formed a
pastoral care group of nearly 20 parishioners whose mission it is to
serve those of St. Aidan’s in need. With nearly 900 people who call St.
Aidan’s home, there are many ways to take care of each other - but only
if we know about them. So please call the church or speak to Fr. Rob or
Harmony if you:
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If someone you know is
shut-in and would like a visit, a call, or a card
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If a prepared meal would
be a help if you recovering from illness or have a special need or
situation
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If you or a parishioner
you know could use a ride to church or to an appointment
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If you need help with
childcare because of an emergency situation
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If you would like
communion at home because you can’t make it to church
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If you are ill or have
upcoming surgery scheduled
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If you are lonely or
depressed
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If you are going to the
hospital for a medical procedure and would like a prayer, some company,
or to be on the prayer list
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If you simply want someone
to listen
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Or, if being part of the
caregivers group sounds interesting to you
Please also know that for
emergencies, Fr. Rob can be reached at 770-656-3011.
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Introducing
NFCC Food Pantry "Item of the Month"
St. Aidan's has long
supported North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) with annual
Brown Bag food drives and assorted food donations. Now we'll be
collecting food donations based on specific needs identified by NFCC.
This will help balance the inventory in the NFCC Food Panty, so they
don't end up with tons of rice and no peanut butter, for example.
The "Item of the Month" will be listed in Parish Matters and eNews each
week. To donate, just purchase the "Item of the Month" during your
regular grocery shopping, and drop it in the box in the Narthex at any
time during the month. The NFCC Food Pantry "Item of the
Month" for February is: Cereal & Dry Milk.
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St. Aidan’s
Green
Team
Green Team Tip
Skip the
petrochemical-derived synthetic bedding by choosing natural-fiber
sheets. Sustainable fibers include untreated organic cotton, linen,
hemp, and bamboo. Sheets marked "permanent press" or "no iron" may have
been treated with formaldehyde, so embrace wrinkles to avoid the
chemicals. If you purchase new sheets, remember that your old sheets can
be reused as cleaning rags or made into draft snakes.
Recycling bins are
here!
Recycling bins are located in the kitchen, by the drink machine and
downstairs in the classroom areas for recycling paper, aluminum cans,
plastic bottles, and other recyclable materials. For information,
contact Earl Bozeman at 404-486-9405 /
sonnyb49@comcast.net.
How are you helping to
save the planet?
The
Green
Team would like to know what you are doing in your home and community to
help save our planet. Please send photos of your recycling
efforts, compost bins, rain barrels, etc. to Joyce Tripp Miller, 1205
Tuscany Ct, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or
jtmiller120@gmail.com. Please identify people who are in your
photos.
Join the
Green
team!
The St. Aidan's
Green Team
meets the second Sunday of each month after the 11 am service;
all are welcome to participate. If you are
interested in helping St. Aidan’s with its environmental stewardship
(recycling and the like) please contact Father Rob at
fr.wood@earthlink.net.
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Get your youth ministry
updates online!
Youth Blog:
www.staidanseyc.blogspot.com
Facebook Group: St. Aidan’s EYC
Are you a 6th -12th
grade boy? If so, it’s time for you to sign up for the Boys’
Overnight! The girls had theirs in the fall – now it’s your turn!
Saturday, March 6 at 2pm – Sunday, March 7 at 9:30am. Pre-registration
is required to make sure we have enough seats and tickets for the
events! See Sam, Ken or Jonathan to register or with questions.
Sunday - February 28
Wednesday - March 3
Join Carrie & Jonathan
tonight as we continue the “To Save A Life” Bible study. We meet from
6-7:30pm in The Cottage, the same time as the adult Lenten program.
Sunday, March 7
Middle & High School will
have a Prom Work Night. Attendance and participation tonight are very
important, especially if you are attending the beach trip!
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Easter and Spring Break Plans
As many of you may have
seen, spring break for many school systems begins on Good Friday this
year. As you make your plans for the break, please consider
leaving the Monday after Easter so that you can worship at St. Aidan’s
for Good Friday - Easter and then enjoy vacation.
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Save
the Date
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March 6 - Diocesan
Ministry Fair
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May14 - Primetimers:
Michael O'Neill Heartland Concert
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June 1-5 - EYC
beach trip
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June 7-11 -
Vacation Bible School
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January Financial Update
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Gluten Free Wafers
At the request of a few
parishioners, we now have gluten free wafers. Any who wish to receive
them, please receive communion at the prayer station to the right of the
altar area (where the healing station often is). Note: it is
not a healing station unless we’ve used the litany for healing, which is
once every other month. Family members who do not need gluten free
wafers but who want to receive communion with a family member who does
may also receive at the gluten free station.
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Disaster
Relief for Haiti - The Challenge to Help
Thanks to everyone for
their generous contributions to earthquake relief in Haiti. We
have raised $2,308 to date for Episcopal Relief and Development, with
several families embracing the Challenge to Help by donating $100 or
more. Aid is now flowing into Haiti, but the recovery and
rebuilding process will be long and difficult. If you have not yet
donated, or would like to make an additional contribution, you can
donate to ERD online at
https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php or pick up an ERD envelope in
the narthex. You can also donate through St. Aidan's with a check
marked "Haiti" placed in the collection plate. Other agencies that
are helping are the Red Cross (
www.redcross.org) or Doctors Without Borders (http://doctorswithoutborders.org/).
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Camp
Mikell 2010 Summer Schedule
Camp Mikell is
the Diocese of Atlanta’s Camp and Conference Center in Toccoa, Georgia. Each summer, many kids make the trek to Mikell to reconnect with each
other and with God. Speak to Fr. Rob or one of many Mikell alums
about it, and make Camp Mikell part of your summer plans.
Mini Camp - May 21st-23rd,
Rising 1st and 2nd Graders; $325.00
(Includes cost for camper and parent/guardian)
Kid Camp 1 - May 26th-June 1st,
Rising 3rd-5th Graders; $395.00
Youth Camp - June 4th-June 10th,
Rising 10th-12th Graders; $395.00
Performing Arts Camp - June 13th-June 19th,
Rising 4th-9th Graders; $420.00
Intermediate Camp - June 22nd -June 28th,
Rising 8th and 9th Graders; $395.00
Junior Camp - July 2nd-July 8th,
Rising 6th and 7th Graders; $395.00
Kid Camp 2 - July 11th-July 17th,
Rising 3rd-5th Graders; $395.00
Work Camp - July 24th-July 29th,
Rising 10th Graders-Just Graduated; $285.00
Emmaus House - August 1st-August 5th,
Emmaus House Summer Program
Guest Camp - September 3rd-September
6th, Children, Adults, and Families of all Ages
OUTDOOR CAMPS
Outdoor Intermediate - May 26th-June 1st,
Rising 8th and 9th Graders; $395.00
Outdoor Youth - June 13th-June 19th,
Rising 10th Graders-Just Graduated; $395. 00
Outdoor Junior - July 11th-July 17th,
Rising 6th and 7th Graders; $395.00
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Preschool/Mother's
Morning Out
We are now registering for the 2010-2011 school year. Please
call the preschool office at 678.743.3590 with questions.
|
18-24 mo. |
Monday/Wed |
9am-12 noon |
$150/mo |
|
|
Tues/Thurs |
9am-12 noon |
$150/mo |
|
2 yr. old |
Mon/Wed |
9am-1pm |
$185/mo |
|
|
Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$215/mo |
|
3 yr. old |
Tues/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$185/mo |
|
|
Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$215/mo |
|
4 yr. old Pre-K |
Mon-Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$265/mo. |
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Online
Giving at St. Aidans!
Don’t forget - you
can make contributions to St. Aidan’s online! Just go to our
website at www.staidans.org and
look for the online giving link. Online payments can be for anything
from pledge to youth trips and can be a one time or recurring payment.
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Pill Bottle Collections
We have resumed
collecting empty pill bottles for the Mathew 25 Ministry. We will
continue with this outreach as long as funding allows. Please place your
donations in the bin located outside of Burtenshaw Hall. Thank you for
your previous contributions. Any questions, contact MaryAnn Masson
gymsail@earthlink.net.
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Covenant Groups at St. Aidan's
- Currently, we have 5 active Covenant Groups at St. Aidan's. If you
would like more information about them, or you would like to be a member
of a group and you did not sign up, please contact Don Frank at
678-297-0885.
Lunch Bunch
Ken Adcox -
Ken.Adcox@comcast.net
The Seekers
Joe Rich -
joer123@bellsouth.net
Mommy and Me
Natalie Ferber - 770-888-6871
Retired Men
Don
Frank - 678-297-0885
Covenant Singers
Tom or Stephi McDonnell - 678-807-8975
If you
have interest in or ideas for starting a group, please contact Don
Frank.
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Around the Diocese
Ministry Fair 2010
The 2010 Diocese of
Atlanta Ministry Fair is just 10 days away.
Saturday, March 6
9 a.m. to 4
p.m.,
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta GA
Join
us for the Great Gathering with a hymn sing featuring Bishop Alexander
on the piano, followed by a keynote speech by Dr. Ian Markham, dean of
Virginia Theological Seminary. Then it's a day full of fabulous
workshops to help you in your personal and parish ministries. The day
includes exhibits, lunch, and lots of networking and fun.
Click to pick your workshops and register today.
2010 Pilgrimages
Since the 4th century…
Man has sought God on the worn paths and narrow roads that lead to
Europe’s holy sites.
That journey continues today… Join us.
Christian
Pilgrims primary mission is to increase the number of people who join
the age old practice and discipline of pilgrimage. We encourage, invite
and lead people in this process. Each year we lead small groups on two
of the major Christian pilgrimage sites. In Spain, we walk the Camino de
Santiago. In Italy, we walk the Cammino di San Francesco
April 8-22, Oct. 7-21
Camino de Santiago (Spain)
May 13-26, Sept. 9-22
Cammino di San Francesco
(Italy)
For more information call
Dr. Stan Beecham at 770-262-5556,
info@ChristianPilgrims.org
or
http://www.christianpilgrims.org.
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On
the Web
Check the St.
Aidan's website for weekly updates: Sunday Server
Schedule, recent sermons, Sunday readings, Parish Matters, coming
events, and much more!
Check out the
Photo Gallery
for new photos and slide presentations of the recent events.
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Diocesan Connecting Newsletter
For MORE information - News Briefs; Art, Music; Workshops, Classes and
Seminars, and more.
Click here. Updated Weekly!
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Please
Pray For ...
Matt Sullivan,
brother of Becky Sullivan, for healing
Max & Dominga Mendoza, grandparents of Anna McCarthy, for comfort
strength and healing
Berna Harawa, mother of Cathy Biondi, for strength and healing
The Rev. Paul Owens,
son-in-law of Aubrey & Tera Morris, for healing and strength
Gail Harper, sister of Cozy Ledford, for comfort, strength and
healing
Robert Ledford, father of Terry, for healing and strength
Renee, niece of Ron & Nadine Pearce, for comfort, strength and
healing
Chris Lamm, friend of John Ray, for healing
Jack McCabe, friend of the Kiser family, for comfort, strength
and healing
The people of Haiti and those who help them, for God’s strength,
courage, healing, comfort and wisdom
Tynan Olechny, friend of Lori Foley, for comfort strength and
peace
Barbara Monaghan, mother of Mike Monaghan, for strength and
healing
Barbara Lanning, mother of Cathy Schlecht, for healing, strength
and comfort.
W.D. Bledsoe, father of Christy Elliot, for strength, healing and
comfort
Alice Folsom, aunt of Judy Reardon, for comfort strength and
healing
Joe Wooten, father of Michele Hutnick, for continued courage,
strength and God’s healing
Barbara and Joe Matis, friends of Betty Hood, for comfort,
strength and healing
Mark and Marsha Bryant and family, for comfort, strength and
healing
William Haslam, brother of Ginny Cline, for healing and for
comfort for his family
Jan Dennis, friend of Ann West, for comfort, strength and healing
Elizabeth McIntyre, friend of Joey Sargent, for comfort, strength
and healing
Aubrey Morris, for strength, patience, and healing
Marianne Walker, for strength and courage
Derin Thompson, for
healing and patience
Joe and Marilyn Rich, for strength and healing
Anne Prianti,
strength, courage, peace of mind
Tommy Gall, for healing and comfort
Kevin, for peace,
strength and faith
Darrell Quinley, for healing and strength
Olivia Mechlowitz,
for continued recovery
Beverly Williams, for healing & comfort
Earlene Ledford,
for healing and comfort
Barbara Hall, for comfort, strength & healing
Mark Ledford, for
comfort and peace
Joan Spratt, for comfort and healing
Wyatt Barbee, for
God’s strength & comfort
Cindy Vega, for
comfort strength & healing
Alison Moyer, for
healing, patience &strength
All those serving our country at home and abroad, especially Katie
Laundon, Travis Mann, Gregory Sinnott, Eli Nagle, Mathew Latonis,
Richard Matyskiela, Jeff Cleary, Manuel Aviles, and Max Sullivan.
For the children of Honduras and India, especially Anita and other
sponsored children
For those who died, and for those who mourn.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
There are several ways you
may make a request: fill out a request card and put it in the Prayer Box
in the Narthex, call the church office, visit the church website or you
may contact Camille Johnson at
camillejj@comcast.net. Prayers will be in the above list for 3
weeks and will then be removed unless otherwise requested.
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