Friday, April 4, 2008
First Sunday
Offering
This Sunday's Loose
Plate Offering will be donated to the Children's Restoration Network, an
organization dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless children in
our community. Each year they work with over 120 shelters and group
homes to meet the basics needs of over 3,400 homeless children. They
also go the extra mile to help these children with their school work
through an active mentoring program. They have recently been granted
$10,000 from WSB as seed money towards what they hope will be a $100,000
scholarship fund for children who have spent most of their school years
in homeless shelters.
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Graduating
High School Seniors and their families
In our effort to
prepare for Youth Sunday, May 4th, please submit 5 pictures of you to
the church. Please put your name on the back of the pictures and put
them in an envelope in the EYC box in the church office. These pictures
will be returned to you. One must be a recent photo (like your senior
yearbook picture) and one needs to be a baby picture. The other three
are your choice. These must be submitted by April 6th. You do not need
to be an EYC member to participate in Youth Sunday. If you have any
questions, please see Katie or Bethany at 770-364-4233 for details.
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Golf
Tournament
James Manos, a
member of the marching band and golf team at Sequoyah High School, is
hosting a golf tournament for his Senior Project. All profits will
benefit the Sequoyah High School Marching Band. The tournament will be
held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 with registration starting at 7:30 a.m.
and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. at Woodmont Golf and Country Club in
Canton, Georgia. The tournament format is a four- person scramble and is
open to all golfers. The St. Aidan's Men's Club is putting together as
many foursomes as possible. The registration fee for a foursome is $375
and includes green fees, cart, range balls, and a box lunch. If you are
interested in playing, please contact Garon Hart
(hartdesign@mindspring.com
or 770-552-5422) by Friday, April 11.
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NFCC
needs cereal!
Thanks so much for your
recent, generous donations of dry beans. NFCC’s food pantry is now in
need of dry cereal for the clients it serves. Regular size boxes are the
best and any sort of cereal is good—Cheerios, Shredded Wheat, Raisin
Bran, Special K, Smart Start or your favorite brand. This week when you
are at the grocery, pick up a couple extra boxes for the food pantry and
place them in the basket in the Narthex. We’ll deliver them post haste!
(If you include a box or package of dry milk, you’ll get an extra star
in your halo!!)
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Rector’s
Forum
Serious Answers to
Hard Questions finishes today after as we listen to Bishop N.T. Wright
address the Resurrection and discuss the centrality of the Resurrection
in our faith. Next topic: The Church as Christ’s Body
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Altar
Flowers / Tabernacle Light in 2008
With flowers
returning after Easter, please remember to donate altar flowers or have
the tabernacle light candle burn for one week in honor of someone you
love. The requested contribution for altar flower donations is $45.00,
and there can be two donations per Sunday (each for $45). The tabernacle
light donation is $10. Please be sure to make a note on the memo portion
of your check stating the date and if donation is for altar flowers or
the tabernacle light. The sign-up folder is in the Narthex.
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Are you new at St. Aidan’s?
A four week class
for Newcomers will begin on Sunday, April 6, at 9:30 AM. The class will
meet in the conference room near the church offices. Topics to be
covered include the core beliefs of the Episcopal Church, instructions
on how we worship, and opportunities to ask questions about St. Aidan’s
and how to get involved in the life and ministry of the parish. This
class will be repeated on a regular basis throughout the year. Sign up
in the narthex or contact Clark Miller or Fr. Keith if questions. We
welcome you and hope you will join us!
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Honduras
Mission
Please pray for
Carole and Katy Maddux, and Alyssa and Joey Sargent— who leave for
Honduras this Sunday for one week. See the St. Aidan's Honduras WEB link
for stories and pictures from their trip that will show just how much
the prayers and financial support of our parish mean to this vital
mission.
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Lift
High the Cross: Our First Anniversary
Our one year anniversary of our Lift High the
Cross capital campaign is coming up in just under a month on April 30.
As we approach that date, please give prayers of thanksgiving for all we
have accomplished so far—like the sanctuary renovation, the new organ,
and the $280,000 debt reduction. Also, please remember to keep your
pledges current, or more specifically, with the first third of the
three-year giving cycle coming to an end, we hope all would have been
able to contribute one-third of their total amount pledged. If you have
not pledged and would like to, or if you can make a contribution, please
get a pledge card and/or giving envelope in the narthex.
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Vacation
Bible School (VBS)
June 2-6
In just 2 months, we
will convert our Parish Center into a Habitat for Humanity VBS “work
site” and learning center. You are each personally invited to join us
for the incredible fellowship experience of VBS – regardless of your
age! Mark your calendars for June 2nd-6th from 5 to 7 pm. Dinner will be
served from 7 to 7:30 pm. Friends and neighbors are welcome, too! This
is a good way to introduce them to the St. Aidan’s family.
For the past 3 years, we have hosted over 100 people each night during
our VBS programs, and we hope for another big turnout. It takes the
talents of many to host this program. Ways for you to help with our
Habitat for Humanity VBS include: crew (group) leaders, nursery,
administrative support, drama, music, low-sensory inclusion program,
outdoor games, carpentry, set up, arts and crafts, photography/video,
meal planning (preparation/clean-up), and supply contributions. Please
contact Fr. Keith if you have any questions. Registration forms are
available in the Parish Center or online,
www.staidans.org.
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Primetimers (50+) Shrimp Boil
Half a pound of
shrimp, sausage, red potatoes, and corn will be simmered together for
you on April 26 at 6PM at St. Aidan's in Burtenshaw Hall. (Also
available without shrimp) Some people will need to bring salads and
appetizers. Brownies, paper plates, napkins and plastic utensils will be
provided. You may bring your beverage of choice. Send $22 per person to
Bonnie Olentine, 9940 Twingate Dr., Alpharetta, 30022 ( Let us know if
you want shrimp or no shrimp). The deadline to sign-up is April 18.
Cards or games may be brought, if you wish ,for after the meal. Send
your check today! For information, please contact Charles or Bonnie
Olentine at 770.446.1847 or
taxi920@aol.com. Come Join Us!
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Safeguarding
God's Children Program
Saturday, April
26th, 9:00-12:00, Burtenshaw Hall - For the past four years, clergy and
lay parish staff and volunteers throughout the Diocese of Atlanta have
experienced Safeguarding God's Children, a training program developed by
the Church Pension Group and Praesidium Religious Services, a company,
based in Arlington, Texas that specializes in prevention of sexual abuse
of children, youth, adults and the elderly.
For Parents and Congregations -
a 30 minute video and follow-up discussion
designed to give all adults who are concerned about children and youth a
basic understanding of the dynamics of child sexual abuse, how to
recognize signs that a child may have been abused, and what to do if you
have concerns about a person's behavior towards a child or youth, or if
you suspect that a child or youth has been molested; and For Ministries:
a 22 minute video and follow-up discussion designed for clergy,
employees of churches and church organizations, and volunteers
responsible for planning, implementing or supervising ministries,
activities or programs for children and youth. It shows what steps can
be taken to prevent child sexual abuse in church and other
organizational settings. The Diocese of Atlanta expects churches in the
diocese to use this training program to make their clergy, staff,
volunteers, church leaders and other members aware of the problem of
child sexual abuse and how they can use well defined strategies in their
parish to prevent its occurance.
If you have
programatic contact with the children or youth at St. Aidan's, (JAM,
EYC, acolytes, etc.) or if you are a vestry member who has not yet had
the training, it is a requirement of your ministry that you attend the
training. Please sign up by contacting Donna Jones, Parish Secretary, at
donnajones@staidans.org.
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JAM! is back
A new series of
rotation-based classes for our pre-K to 5th grade students lasts until
the end of April. The children (and teachers!) will learn about the Body
of Christ and how we offer our gifts to God and the church in order to
serve one another and the world around us. There is also a Pray & Play
class for 3-4 year olds. Please join us
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Buddy Ministry begins again!
If you have a child
with special needs and you would like to have a “buddy” to be with them
during Christ. Ed. or church, please look for Judy Borden outside the
parish hall this week or contact Fr. Keith or Gregory Smith.
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EYC Sunday April 6th
We are headed to the
Braves game immediately following the 10:30 service. Meet at the cottage
after church to go over the rules. Returns will be coordinated by cell
phone. Bring $15 for your ticket and $$ for snacks, lunch, & souvenirs
(such as face painting) at the park!
EYC Wednesday April 9th
Join us in the cottage
from 6:00-7:30 pm for dinner and a continued discussion on how to be a
witness in our every day lives. If you are able to provide dinner please
email Carrie Kozel at cfrederickson@gmail.com as soon as possible.
EYC Sunday April 13th
To finish off our Spring
Break week, we will have Messy Relay Games! Come in clothes and shoes
that can get dirty, and bring an extra set of clothes to change into,
and a towel that you can get dirty (ask your parents before taking the
towel!) and dry off with. Drop off at 5, pick up at 7. Dinner will be
provided.
EYC Wednesday April 16th
(6:00-7:30pm) Don't miss
this Wed night! We'll be deciding on our end of the year Wed night EYC
quote shirt! If you are able to provide dinner please email Carrie Kozel
at cfrederickson@gmail.com as soon as possible.
EYC Sunday April 20th
Special EYC for parents
and students! Come from 5-7 to talk about relationships and other
matters during this time. Dinner will be potluck. If your last name
begins with A-L, please bring snacks/drinks/appetizer type dish, M-R,
please bring an entrée, and S-Z, please bring a dessert. More details to
come later
EYC Wednesday April 23rd
(6:00-7:00pm) Join
us in the cottage from dinner and fellowship as we come up with our own
Wed EYC prayer. If you are able to provide dinner please email Carrie
Kozel at cfrederickson@gmail.com as soon as possible.
SAVE THE DATE!
May 4
Youth Sunday. Please let
your advisors know if you plan to participate. The youth will be writing
the Prayers of the People, reading the Psalms, playing music, and some
of our seniors will be preaching. There will be a “Roast ‘N Toast”
afterwards to celebrate the graduation of our seniors as we send them
out into the real world.
May 18
End of the Year Pool
Party. More details to follow….
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The
Alleluia Fund
Planting new churches in
the Diocese of Atlanta, from Bishop Alexander: “Peace be with you. As
the Father has sent me, so I send you.” With these words, Jesus blesses
his disciples and sends them out, granting them peace for their journey
even in the presence of doubt. All of us who have received the peace of
Christ are also sent out to proclaim that good news. How will you help
this Easter season in bringing that peace to the world? Your gift to the
Alleluia Fund for Mission will help us to start new churches for people
who are still looking for that peace. I invite your gift this Easter
season. For more information, see the brochures in the Narthex or go to
www.episcopalatlanta.org
or call us at 404-601-5349.
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St.
Aidan’s Mother’s Morning Out Registration for 2008-2009 Continues
There are very few spaces
left. Registration Fee is $90. Classes offered are as follows:
18-24 months Tues/Thurs 9-12
$140/month
2 year olds Tues/Wed/Thurs 9-12
$195/month
3 year olds Tues/Wed/Thurs 9-1 PM
$205/month
If you have questions, call the director, Bobbi Seymour at 678-520-3827.
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Camp
Mikell Summer Camp Registration has begun!
Camp Mikell is the Diocese of Atlanta’s Camp and Conference Center in
Toccoa, Georgia. It’s week-long summer camps allow youth to meet other
youth from around the diocese, enjoy the NE Georgia Mountains, play, and
build their faith. You can find out more at
www.campmikell.com.
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The
Next Baptism
dates is May 11 (the Day of Pentecost). See Fr. Rob for details.
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Please
Pray For ...
Sydney,
for strength
and courage
Edna
Osbourne,
by Marissa Osbourne, for
strength and God’s healing and comfort
Marsha
Bryant,
for comfort, strength and
healing
Kaylee
Jones,
friend of
Daniel Bryant,
for healing, comfort
and strength
Mariane
Huffstetler and family,
friends of Janet Slaton,
for peace and comfort
Maggie
Paoletti,
for strength, comfort,
healing and a complete recovery
Jackson
Griggs, son of Tracie and Robert Griggs,
for continued strength,
comfort, and healing
Anne
McManes,
for strength and healing
Angie
Tarr and her husband Walter,
by Linda Bowman, for
healing, comfort and strength
Edmund
McGrath,
Allie Smith’s brother, for
healing and strength in recovery from illness
Tyler,
for comfort
Connie
Nutter,
for strength and healing
Shirley
Bearden,
Lisa Young’s mother, for strength, courage and healing
Sophie
Gall,
mother of Carol Cardosa,
for comfort and courage following hip surgery
Carol
Sabine,
mother of John Sabine, for
strength in recovery from illness
Martha
Coggins,
friend of David Freeman,
for strength and healing
Ian
Mixon,
foster son of Beth and Steve Burns, for continued healing and relief
from pain
Scott
Reinhardt and family,
by Marty McPherson, for healing, comfort and peace.
Albert
Kline,
father of Carlotta Ford, for healing
Kim
Andrews,
friend of June & Jim Grigg, for strength and healing as she battles
cancer
Tandy
DeNegre,
son of Harry & Bonnie, for
strength, healing as he battles cancer
Anne
MacDowell,
grandmother of Carrie Kozel, mother of Lynda Frederickson, for healing
Janet
Geuter,
Lynn Oglesby’s sister, for
peace, courage and wisdom.
Philip
Rogers,
for continued healing
Tommy
Gall,
brother of Carol Cardosa,
for healing and comfort
Tom
Glaza,
for comfort and healing
John
Prianti,
for God’s strength and comfort
Joan
Spratt,
for comfort and healing
Wyatt
Barbee,
for God’s strength and comfort
Mark
Ledford,
for comfort and peace
All those
serving our country at home and abroad, especially Katie Laundon, Travis
Mann, Gregory Sinnott, Eli Nagle—who is now serving his second tour in
Iraq, and Maj. John Mac Dreska,
friend of Timm Miller, going to Iraq after serving in Somalia
and Afghanistan on previous tours.
For those who died,
especially Dorothy Kingsley, 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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