Friday, April 25, 2008
Are
You New at St. Aidan’s?
The last Newcomer
class of this series will be Sunday, April 27 at 9:30 am in the
conference room next to the church offices.
The topic will be ways to get involved in the life and ministries of the
parish and an opportunity to meet the Sr. Warden and some Vestry
members. The Newcomer class will be repeated on a regular basis
throughout the year—the next one beginning on June 1st. Contact Clark
Miller or Fr. Keith with questions. We welcome you and hope you will
join us!
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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!
Mark Your
Calendar: The next PRIMETIMERS event will be a potluck dinner on
June 28th at Wendy Kuehn’s. More details to follow…
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Safeguarding
God's Children Program
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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NFCC
needs cereal!
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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Next Sunday is Youth Sunday
All youth and their
parents are invited to attend our youth-led worship service which will
include special recognition of our graduating seniors. The Rector’s
Forum next Sunday will focus on youth ministry here at St. Aidan’s. You
will hear about the Vestry’s initiatives for youth ministry as well as
get to ask questions and contribute ideas for this important area.
Please come to hear and be heard!
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Parish Picnic Sunday, May
18th!
Mark your calendars! Join your fellow parishioners for the fun, food,
festivities and fellowship that await at the annual St Aidan's Spring
Picnic, Sunday May 18th after the 10:30 service. There will be games
for the kids, conversation, laughter, music and entertainment, and
lots of food!
Enjoy the company of friends and family, rekindle old relationships, or
meet someone new. Bring your favorite salad, vegetable, casserole,
appetizer, baked goods or dessert to share (and your appetite!), and the
main course and refreshments will be provided by the church. Volunteers
will be needed for the loan of awnings, setup, children's events, tear
down and cleanup, so please look for the signup sheets in Burtenshaw
Hall on Sunday. For questions, call Jim Skinner (770) 664-4887, or email
aviator610@cs.com.
See you there!
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Raffle to Benefit Honduras
Missions
The Honduras team continues our
discussion of the church today during Sunday School in Burtenshaw Hall
as they describe St. Aidan's role in our Honduras mission this spring.
Learn all about the Honduras mission work and enjoy pictures of our
outreach in action. There are several items hand made or contributed by
the Honduras team that will be on display during breakfast. We will draw
raffle winners during the presentation.
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Lift
High the Cross: Our First Anniversary
Our one year anniversary of our Lift High
the Cross capital campaign is 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, 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
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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Newcomers’
Dinner
Newcomers’ Dinner will be Sunday, May 4th from 5:30 to 7:30.
This is a great opportunity to meet and break bread with
other people new to the church as well as the clergy and vestry of the
parish. This is a relaxed and fun time to take the next step in becoming
involved at St. Aidan’s.
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Something New
...
Watch for
something new and exciting
coming to St. Aidan's! For both men and women. More to
follow…
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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 This Sunday, 5-7 pm
Sunday’s
activities have changed and we will be doing
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.
PARENTS:
If you can provide dinner for this evening, please let one of the EYC
advisors know ASAP!
EYC Sunday, May 4: YOUTH SUNDAY!
We will be working on Youth Sunday during
Sunday School today. If you plan to participate in Youth Sunday, please
come to Sunday School and make sure to let your teachers know.
After Youth Sunday on May 4th, we will be
holding a Roast n’ Toast to celebrate the Seniors Graduation. Details
to follow.
EYC May 11th
We will be going to the
Drake House. Time and details TBA.
SAVE THE DATE - May
18th - FINAL EYC of the YEAR!
We will go out with a bang
with a poolparty at the home of Anna Bowman. Details to follow.
Many thanks to the Bowman family for opening up their home to EYC.
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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.
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Christian Stewardship as a Way of Life
The Stewardship of our time and talents
is the wise and responsible use of the special gifts that God has
entrusted to each of us. It is believing that God has created each one
of us with unique abilities and attributes, including our personalities,
interests, motivations, life experiences, talents and skills, hopes and
dreams, which make us who we are.
We
are one-of-a-kind creations of God with unique contributions to make in
this world. Our lives have real meaning only when we use our gifts in
accordance with God's will. As we grow in Stewardship we grow in our
ability to hear and accept God's call and to let our life be guided by
God's will, not our own desires and impulses. OUR LIVES ARE GOD'S GIFT
TO US; HOW WE LIVE IS OUR GIFT TO GOD. (The
Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio)
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
This is the last week in the annual Lift
High the Cross Annual Campaign. We are hoping that everyone will fulfill
the pledge to which they committed last year. Running the church (God's
Home) is similar to running our own home...with monthly bills, mortgage,
etc. The budget that was created for the church was based on commitments
made in good faith. The operations of the church are dependant on an
income (your pledged contributions), just as you are dependant on an
income for your home.
Thank you for your support.
Beth Burns and Brad Serff
Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs
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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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Pilgrimage
to Spain this fall - El Camino de Santiago
(Organized by Stan
Beecham, a parishioner at St. David’s): The Camino de Santiago is an
ancient Christian Pilgrimage route located in Northern Spain. Dr. Stan
Beecham will lead a group of 12 pilgrims this fall (September 17
–October 2) and invites you to join him. This trip will consist of 12
days of walking the Camino, averaging 25 kilometers (15 miles) each day.
The group will fly non-stop from Atlanta to Madrid. We will then travel
by rail to Leon, where our pilgrimage begins. The cost of the trip is
$2,800 (includes: all travel, lodging, pre-trip preparation). Pilgrims
will be responsible for the cost of their meals ($20-25 day). If you are
interested and want to learn more, call Dr. Stan Beecham at 770-262-5556
or email:
Stan@LeadershipResourceCenter.com.
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Please
Pray For ...
Jeannie Schmidt,
for strength, healing and
comfort
Beverly and Bill
Williams, for safe travels
Renee & Vince
Catanzaro and family, for
God’s strength, courage and wisdom
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
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 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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