Friday, April 18, 2008
Are
You New at St. Aidan’s?
The third of four Newcomer
classes will be Sunday, April 20 at 9:30 am in the conference room next
to the church offices.
The topic will be a brief history of St. Aidan’s and a tour of our
facilities. On April 27, the class will cover ways to get involved in
the life and ministries of the parish. The Newcomer class will be
repeated on a regular basis throughout the year. Contact Clark Miller or
Fr. Keith with questions. We welcome you and hope you will join us!
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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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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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Upcoming
Outreach Activity
On Tuesday, April 22nd we
have been asked to cook, deliver, and serve dinner to participants in
the HomeStretch Life Skills class. Homestretch provides short-term
transitional housing for homeless families and helps them get back on
their feet by offering individualized support and mentoring. We need 10
- 12 volunteers to help out with this project. We will
be preparing food from 4:00PM until 5:30PM then heading to Roswell where
we will serve approximately 35 - 40 people attending the Life Skills
class. We need volunteers to help cook as well as volunteers to deliver
and serve. If you are interested in helping, please sign up on the
Volunteer sheet in the Narthex or contact Betsy Jones at 404.694. 6633
or betsyjones@charter.net.
A Visit
from HomeStretch
Nancy Coveny, the
Executive Director of HomeStretch will be joining us during the Sunday
School hour. HomeStretch, one of St. Aidan's Outreach partners, provides
short-term transitional housing for homeless families and helps them get
back on their feet by offering individualized support and mentoring.
Nancy will discuss the mission of the HomeStretch program and introduce
us to a HomeStretch participant who's life was transformed with the help
of the HomeStretch staff and outreach volunteers.
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New
DOK Members
Congratulations to Rita
Munoz, Carlotta Ford, Susan Balch, Anne McManes, Abi Omotoso, Carol
Virden and Joey Sargent who will be admitted into Daughters of the King
during a ceremony during the 10:30 service today. A reception for the
DOK will follow the service in the library.
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Outreach Committee Meeting
Come join us after the
10:30 service in the Adult Education room next to the Library. We
welcome new participants and anyone interested in Outreach activities.
This Sunday, we will have an opportunity to hear more about the recent
Honduran mission trip as well as hear about upcoming volunteer
activities. For more information, contact Betsy Jones at 404.694.6633 or
betsyjones@charter.net.
(Special Note: DOK members on the Outreach Committee: Please join
us after the reception honoring your new DOK sisters.)
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JAM! is back
Jesus And Me! has started
a new series of rotation-based classes for our pre-K to 5th grade
students which 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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Honduras
Mission
Join us on Sunday, April
27, to learn all about the Honduras mission work and enjoy pictures of
our outreach in action. There is still time to purchase raffle tickets
before the April 27 drawing.
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Lift
High the Cross: Our First Anniversary
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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Thanks
to all who donated blood last Sunday
We had 24 usable
donations, which is a few more than our prior average. Several donors
used a new extraction process that removes the red blood cells and
returns plasma, allowing a donor to give the equivalent of two pints.
The Atlanta area hospitals are still in an emergency shortage, so every
pint helps. St. Aidan’s next blood drive is scheduled for November 9th.
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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 program to train their clergy, staff, volunteers,
church leaders and other members to raise awareness of the problem of
child sexual abuse and how they can use well defined strategies in their
parish to prevent its occurrence. If you have programmatic 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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Episcopal Singles
We will not meet the first
Sunday of each month as previously planned. Any future plans will be
announced.
Primetimers (50+) Shrimp Boil: April 26 at 6PM at St. Aidan's in
Burtenshaw Hall. For information, please contact Charles or Bonnie
Olentine at 770.446.1847 or
taxi920@aol.com. Come Join Us!
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Vacation
Bible School (VBS)
June 2-6
In just 6 weeks, we will
convert our Parish Center into a Habitat for Humanity VBS “work site”
and learning center. 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. 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 Narthex and the Parish Center or
online, www.staidans.org.
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Buddy Ministry welcomes you!
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 James Manos or Holly Dina
outside the parish hall this week or contact Fr. Keith or Gregory Smith.
We will customize care as much as possible.
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EYC Sunday, April 20, 5-7 pm
Special EYC for parents
and students! Come from 5-7 to talk about relationships and play
Jeopardy! 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.
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.
EYC Sunday, April 27, 5-7 pm
Preparations will be made
for Youth Sunday during this time. The youth will be writing the
Prayers of the People, reading the Psalms, playing music, and some of
our seniors will be preaching. Meet at the cottage, dinner will be
provided.
EYC Sunday, May 4 - YOUTH SUNDAY!
Some of our seniors will
be preaching and our youth will be writing the psalms, and the prayers
of the people. There will be a “Roast and Toast” afterwards to
celebrate the seniors graduation.
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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"I
have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the
weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is
more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35).
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
There are only 2 weeks
remaining in the LHTC Annual Stewardship Campaign. We are very grateful
for the efforts so many are making to honor their financial commitment
and "catch up" on what was pledged last year. It is not to late if you
have not had a chance to fulfill your gifts. If you haven't, maybe the
following "guidelines" will be helpful...
Guides To Giving:
It all
belongs to God. Not just your money, your home, your car, but
everything! You can not lose anything that you give to God since he owns
it all (1 Cor. 4:7).
Why should we give? God wants us to give from a willing and obedient
heart. Our attitude is the key. "God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor.
9:7).
How much should we give? Give liberally. "Whoever sows generously will
also reap generously" (2 Cor. 9:6).
How should we give? As we are obedient to God, giving our time, talents,
and financial resources can become a natural expression of our
relationship with him.
You have been entrusted with what you have received...Pray for the
ways your heart will be guided when you give.
Yours in Christ,
Beth Burns and Brad Serff
Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs
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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 ...
Brooklyn Avren,
Meredith Avren’s 5 week old
son, for healing & complete recovery
Meredith Avren,
daughter of Blair & Holly
Hendrickson,
for healing, courage &
strength
Henya & Mark
Craig, friends of David &
Holly Dina, for God’s healing and comfort
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
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
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
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
For
those who died— especially Dorothy Kingsley, Taylor Brooks and Martha
Coggins— 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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