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All Saints’ SundayNovember 6, 2016, at Eleven o’clock in the Morning
We are glad you are here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter where you are on the journey of life — you are welcome in this church. We invite you to participate in our worship service, or simply observe, as you wish.
We hope you will find Saint Paul’s to be a place of refreshment and renewal, where you experience the presence of the risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred sixty years. While our building is old and beautiful, our mission is contemporary and forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with the questions and struggles of modern life, of faith, and of following the way of Jesus.
We are a community called to serve those in need in our city, in our nation, and around the world. Here you will find ministries with and for children, youth, parents, seniors, singles, and families in all configurations and stages of life.
We invite you to share your contact information on a visitor’s card, located in each pew. Hand it to one of our clergy, an usher, or place it in the offering plate.
To all our Visitors & Guests
About Worship
If the liturgy (worship) of the Episcopal Church is unfamiliar, then we hope you will find this information helpful.
You are welcome in the Episcopal Church, and so the first and best resource we offer are your neighbors in the pews. Just say, "I'm visiting," and they will gladly help. The worship of the Episcopal Church is rooted in the practices of ancient Christianity. The structure of our services, the architecture of our building, the music, our physical postures, and participatory responses ALL hold rich meaning about our beliefs and are intentional expressions of our relationship with God.
• In this bulletin you will find:
Responses spoken by the people are printed in bold italics. Directions for the people are printed in italics.
• We encourage families with children to sit at the front of the Nave so that children can easily see and hear the liturgy.
• Children’s bulletins for readers and pre-readers are available from the ushers.
• Episcopalians customarily pray either standing or kneeling, so please do what you find most comfortable.
• Notify an usher if you require an assisted listening device or any other assistance.
• Restrooms are located in the parish hall. An usher will direct you.
About Receiving The Holy Communion
ALL who come in faith are invited to receive Holy Communion at Saint Paul’s.
• During communion, the people form two short lines in the center aisle at the steps. After receiving the bread and wine or a blessing at the altar rail, please exit through the door to the left of the altar and return to your pew via the side aisles.
• For those who may prefer not to receive communion at the main altar, a communion station is provided on the main floor to the right of the center aisle. If you are unable to receive at either station, the clergy will bring the bread and wine to your pew. Please notify an usher before the service begins.
• To receive a blessing at the altar rail without receiving Communion, cross your arms over your chest, palms on your collar, until the person on your left has received both the bread and the wine.
• If your children are in the nursery, you are invited to bring them to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.
Celebration of The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
The Word of GodOrgan Voluntary Variations on “Sine Nomine” Richard Proulx
Kenneth Courtney, Guest Organist
At the Procession, Hymn 287 “For all the saints, who from their labors rest” Sine Nomine
The Opening Acclamation
Officiant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity
Officiant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Collect of the Day
Officiant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Officiant Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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The Old Testament Lesson Daniel 7:1-3,15-18
In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream: I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, and four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another.
As for me, Daniel, my spirit was troubled within me, and the visions of my head terrified me. I approached one of the attendants to ask him the truth concerning all this. So he said that he would disclose to me the interpretation of the matter: “As for these four great beasts, four kings shall arise out of the earth. But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever—forever and ever.”
Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 149 Anglican Chant by C. Villiers Stanford Sung by the Choir
1 Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful.
2 Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; * let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3 Let them praise his Name in the dance; * let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people * and adorns the poor with victory.
5 Let the faithful rejoice in triumph; * let them be joyful on their beds.
6 Let the praises of God be in their throat * and a two-edged sword in their hand;
7 To wreak vengeance on the nations * and punishment on the peoples;
8 To bind their kings in chains * and their nobles with links of iron;
9 To inflict on them the judgment decreed; * this is glory for all his faithful people. Hallelujah!
The Epistle Ephesians 1:11-23
In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who ac-complishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory. I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.
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Officiant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus looked up at his disciples and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.“Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry.“Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep.“Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.
“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
Officiant The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Reverend George D. Muir
The Nicene Creed Said by all, standing
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Officiant Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.
Kneeling, the Leader and People pray responsively:
Leader Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;People That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; remembering especially the members of our Evangelism, Facebook, and Stewardship Committees; our congregation on Tybee Island, All Saints; and in our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, the congregations in Santo Domingo, especially St. Andrew;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for Michael our Presiding Bishop, for Scott our own Bishop, for our clergy, George, John, and Bill, and for all bishops, priests, and deacons;That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes. We also pray for Barack our President, Nathan and Nikki our governors, and the leadership of the CSRA;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;That they may be delivered from their distress.
We pray for all those who are serving our country, at home and abroad, especially Dylan Luther;That they may be strengthened by the indwelling of your Holy Spirit.
We pray for the special needs and concerns of this congregation; especially for John Luther, Bob Rordam, Billy Stuckey, Linda Cross, Jimmy Long, Dot Aiken, Theresa Capricci, Lewis Rutland, Sandra Walker, Bruce Hancock, Tommy Garner, Scott Anderson, Morris Braswell, Mary, Andy McElmurray, Keith Saunders, Lyndsay, Patterson, June Jones, Mary Jo Cercy, Jodi and Dawson Heise, George Custodi and for all those we remember in our hearts.
The People add their petitions aloud or silently.
Remembering all the Saints and those in our families and parish family who have died in the last year, we pray for Rusty Bailie, Richard Ray Penix, John Welborne Byers, Jr., The Very Reverend Charles Edward Reeves, Jr., J Harry Muir, Vaughn L. Maxwell, Jr., Vernon Bell, Craig Elrod, Thomas Carl Clemens, Anne Wilson, Darline Reeves, Billy DuPre, Marian Richards Atwater, Lucy Magde-line Reckentine, Carolyn Humphries, Joy Griffiths, Leo Hobbs, James Steer, The Reverend George Maxwell, Michael Toole, Clay Coleman III, June Pursley, Charlie Harrod, Don Taylor, Ray Cronin, Dick Beckman, George Hubbard, Mable Gulley, Mary Tanner, Bada Alexander, William Bland, Clive Aston, Dot Moss, Martha Andrews, Nathaniel Irvin, Sally Benjamin, and Guila Dennis.
The People add their petitions aloud or silently.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
The Confession and Absolution
Officiant We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Officiant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace All stand
Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.
The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Greetings and Parish Announcements The Reverend George D. Muir
The Holy Communion: Rite Two
The Offertory Sentence Celebrant
The Offertory Anthem Ernest Bullock“Give us the wings of faith”
The Saint Paul’s ChoirGive us the wings of faith to rise within the veil and see the saints above, how great their joys, how great their glories be. We ask them whence their victory came; they, with one united breath, ascribe the conquest to the Lamb, their triumph to his death. They marked the footsteps that he trod, his zeal inspired their breast; and, following their incarnate God, they reached the promised rest. - Isaac Watts
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Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. … [the Celebrant says a Proper Preface] …. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus and Benedictus S-125
Please kneel as you are able.
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Celebrant We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, ac-cording to his command, O Father,
All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
Celebrant And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Saint Paul and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread and Invitation
Celebrant This is the table, not of the Church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love him and for those who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.
Fraction Anthem The Refrains are sung by all. S-169
All who come in faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion.
The Communion Music
Organ Voluntary Prelude on “Dundee” Keith KolanderSarah Pritchard, Music Associate Emerita
Hymn 526 “Let saints on earth in concert sing” Dundee
Solo Pie Jesu (Requiem) Gabriel Fauré Melissa Larkin Schultz, Soprano
Sung in LatinMerciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest, grant them everlasting rest.
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Praise the Lord! O heavens adore him; praise him, angels, in the height; sun and moon, rejoice before him; praise him, gleaming stars and light. Praise the Lord, for he has spoken; worlds his mighty voice obeyed; laws which never shall be broken for the guidance he has made. Praise the Lord, for he is gracious; never shall his promise fail. God has made his saints victorious, sin and death shall not prevail. Praise the God of our salva-tion; hosts on high his power proclaim; heaven and earth, and all creation, laud and magnify his name! - The Foundling Hospital Collection, London, 1796
The Post-Communion Prayer Said by all, kneeling
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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The DismissalCelebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.People Thanks be to God.
Organ Voluntary Vivace (“Lasst uns erfreuen”) Denis BedardMr. Shafer
Serving Today
The Reverend John W. A. Jenkins CelebrantThe Reverend George D. Muir Officiant and PreacherTodd Shafer VergersCourtney Shafer, Erick Montgomery, John Robertson Lectors & Prayers of the PeopleLindsay Vanhook, Ranie Neisler Eucharistic MinistersJohn Joseph Scherer, Madelyn Heckathorn, William Scherer, AcolytesCourtney Shafer, Natalie Heckathorn, Hampton RatcliffeSandy Haskell, Charlie Enicks, Bill Clark, Bobby Wright UshersJeanie Mayson, Kathleen Fickling, Catherine Stuckey, Jean Wright Altar GuildWright Montgomery Audio/Visual TeamBryan Hawkins Vestry Person of the Day
Flowers on the Altar This SundayThe flowers on the altar are given by Linda Weatherred to the glory of God and
in memory of Jackie Weatherred, her good friend Guila Dennis who died this week on All Saints’ Day, and the many people who were active members of Saint Paul’s through the years.
They were arranged by the Flower Guild.
Parish Announcements
1st Sunday Offering – Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy’s Discretionary Account. Frs. Muir and Jenkins use these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need.
3:30 - 6:30 pm — EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12) Movie Night: Extended Edition. Join Saint Paul’s EYC for an extended EYC night from 3:30-6:30 pm. We will watch the film “The Matrix” beginning promptly at 3:35 pm with snacks and then have dinner and discussion around 5:45 pm. We will discuss the importance of being “unplugged” and what we need to “unplug” from in order to stay focused on living into our Christian faith. If you have questions, please email Ranie at [email protected].
5:30 - 6:30 pm — Choral Evensong. The Saint Paul’s Choir will sing Evensong this evening at 5:30 pm. Included in the service is a new setting of the Preces and Responses composed by Heard Robertson, son of Tom and Lee Robertson, and a former Head Boy in the Saint Paul’s Canterbury Choir. Other music is by Gerre Hancock, John Rutter, and Edward Bairstow. Heard’s brother, John (also a former Head Boy in the Canterbury Choir and now a member of the Saint Paul’s Choir), will be the cantor for the music written by his brother. Please join us for Evensong and invite family and friends. A reception in Tyler Hall follows the service, and child care will be available.
Holy Baptism is offered on Sunday, November 13. If you are interested in being baptized into Christ’s One Holy and Catholic Church, please contact one of our clergy or the parish office by Monday, November 7.
Tuesday’s Music Live, America’s largest luncheon concert series, continues its 29th season at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 8, with a free concert by St. Cecilia Ensemble. The full schedule along with lunch menus is available online at www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com. Advance lunch reservations, $12 per person, required. Private tables are available for parties of 4 or more, and large groups can be accommodated. More than 150,000 music-lovers have attended the series since it began. The concerts are often standing-room-only with 200 staying for the elegant catered lunch in the River and Berlin Rooms.
This Wednesday’s Parish Fellowship Dinner features lasagna, salad, and garlic bread and is hosted by the Family Youth and Children’s Committee. Join us from 6-7 pm in Tyler Hall. Donations of $5 per person or $15 per family gratefully received.
The Book Club meets early in November and December! Join this fun group this Thursday, November 10, at 10 am in Tyler Hall to discuss The Giver by Lois Lowry and December 8 to discuss The Christmas Tide by Frederick Buechner.
Youth grades 6-12 are you registered for 2016 Diocese of Georgia Convention & Lock-In, Friday & Saturday November 11-12? Youth from around the area will gather together on Friday morning (that’s right, during school!) to help with convention related activities. It will be a fun event, but will also be an opportunity for our youth to hear what is going on throughout our diocese and meet other youth. For youth unable to participate during the day events on Friday, join us Friday evening at Church of the Good Shepherd for the convention Eucharist followed by the youth lock-in hosted right here at Saint Paul’s. Have questions about the event? Please email Ranie at [email protected].
Coats for Kids at Craig — Donation boxes are located in the narthex and in Tyler Hall. We need donations of boys’ and girls’ coats and jackets from children’s size 6 through adult extra-large. New and gently used light jackets and heavier coats are both needed, along with hats, gloves, and scarves.
Next Sunday is Birthday Sunday during “Coffee and Conversation” (10:30 - 10:45 am), ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration in Tyler Hall for all whose birthdays fall in November.
We need additional helpers to pack and move boxes at our next Manna Pantry November 18-19. Manna Pantry at Saint Paul’s Church provides a box of food six times a year to those in our community who need this supplemental assistance. Food is ordered from Golden Harvest Food Bank and is delivered to Saint Paul’s on Friday evening. Manna Pantry volunteers unload the truck, organize the food, and assemble boxes for recipients Friday evening from 3-5 pm. Recipients are registered and served on Saturday morning from 9:30 am - 12 noon. Volunteers also help carry boxes to the cars. Families with children and youth are welcome to join parishioners of all ages serving this ministry. For more information or to volunteer, contact Anita Tanner at [email protected].
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Saint Paul's Church is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.The Church is open for prayer daily 9 am – 3 pm, Monday - Thursday, & 9 am – 12 pm, Friday.
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Sunday Schedule
8:00 - 8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 8:45 - 9:30 am Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall 9:30 - 10:30 am Christian Formation for all Ages 10:30 - 10:45 am Coffee & Conversation Tyler Hall 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Following the 11:00 am Service Lemonade on the Lawn 5:00 - 6:30 pm EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, Grades 6-12) 5:30 - 6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with prayers for healing
Nursery care offered in the Children’s Ministry Center (CMC) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
The 11 am service is broadcast on WGAC 580 AM Radio and 95.1 FM Radio. Listen live on-line at http://wgac.com/listen-live/
Vestry & OfficersBrad Sandbach, Sr. Warden Dea Baldwin, Jr. Warden Ann Ewell, Treasurer
Term Expires 2017 Term Expires 2018 Term Expires 2019 Martha Scroggs Bryan Hawkins Catherine Boardman Rex Teeslink Claiborne Porubsky Charlie Enicks Wright Montgomery John Robertson
Committee ChairsAltar Guild – Catherine Stuckey Acolytes – Todd Shafer Birthday Sundays – Eleanor Taylor & Mary Porter Vann Buildings and Grounds – Dick Manning Celtic Receptions – Ann Pendarvis Children, Youth, and Families – Todd ShaferEndowment & Finance – Monty Osteen Evangelism – in transition Facebook – Lindsey Painter Flower Guild – Lynn Mays & Clint CarrollHistory – Sid Shields & Wendell Tanner Hospitality – Anita TannerInterior Oversight – Minta Nixon Linen Guild – Minta NixonLectors & Eucharistic Ministers – Carolyn Dolen Outreach – Anita Tanner & Marilyn GrauParish Life – Martha Scroggs Ushers – Rex Teeslink
Clergy and StaffThe Reverend George Muir, Interim Rector ext. 211 [email protected] Reverend John Jenkins, Assistant Rector ext. 205 [email protected] Shafer, Director of Music ext. 215 [email protected] Neislar, Coordinator of Youth Ministries ext. 206 [email protected] Jackson, Facility Manager ext. 203 [email protected] Beach, Parish Accountant ext. 204 [email protected] Price, Parish Administrator ext. 225 [email protected] Schultz, Music Associate Sarah Pritchard, Music Associate EmeritaHillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, and Terrell Edge, SextonsHoward Lovett, Director of Audio Visual Services
