June 16, 2022 Holy Comforter | Newsletter | |
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"Summertime and the Livin' This past Sunday (Pentecost), as our amazing potluck lunch was winding down, Randy Foster and I looked at each other and I think both of us had the same thought: “whew! No more major feasts until All Saints on November 1st.” I’m not sure why, but it has felt like Advent to Pentecost was a whirlwind! We both took a deep breath and gave thanks! We aren’t slacking off—there is plenty in the pipeline for the next few weeks and months. But this morning, at our staff meeting, I shared a prayer from a little treasure trove I found called ”Prayers for the People” by Terry J. Stokes: O Christ of open-toed shoes, who stretches forth thy hand to bring the skies out that we might in turn have our [shiny white legs] out, whose love covers and protects us better than SPF 100, we seek nothing more than to boogie board on the waves of thy grace. So let this summer replenish not only our vitamin D but also our vitamin JC, and whether we be beach babes or sk8er bois, help us to feel the summer breeze of the Holy Spirit, who reigns with thee and our Father, one God in everlasting warmth and radiance. Amen I will be at Camp McDowell when you read this. About 50 young ‘uns and a staff of 10 will be exploring what it means to be “filled to the brim” with wonder, joy, gratitude, and love, gifts we receive from God. The campers at the session I am leading are a combination of ‘regularly’ and ‘differently abled’ children. In my experience, there are few things as beautiful as watching children discover their shared humanity and the abundance of grace you find out in nature and even in the slight misery of ‘squito bites at camp! Happy summer, dear friends! May that Holy Spirit breeze feel cool on your face in the fierce Alabama heat. May you have plenty of time for watermelon parties, trips to fun places, for long evenings with lots of fireflies, and time on the back porch feeling fresh, ripe, peach juice run down your chin. The abundance that is summer in the South reminds me that you don’t have to be at Camp McDowell to know we are filled to the brim with God’s love!!! With prayers for blessings of joy and laughter, Rosa+ |
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JOIN US SUNDAYS Holy Eucharist |10AM also streamed live on Facebook ✠ |
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WORSHIP ON WEDNESDAY Facebook Live Morning Prayer | 10:30AM Randy Woodland is the officiant Compline | 7PM |
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Last Sunday's celebration As I looked down the length of the buffet table at the start of our Pentecost potluck lunch, I thought, “this is like the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand!” There was so much delicious food, I think we could have fed that many! Watching people sit and just visit, laugh, and enjoy each other made my heart happy. And no small amount of effort went into making our ‘starting over’ potluck and Pentecost celebration so wonderful. The flower guild outdid yourselves, as always. The tables in McMaster looked as welcoming and gracious as ever. Alden, Nelya, and Haynes were suffering servants, as they blew up balloons and then had to tie the knot in each. After a certain age, hands just aren’t made for that kind of work and yet they did it with good cheer. |
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Several folks including Carol Kendrick made sure we had the paper goods to serve the meal on. Others worked so hard to clean up—Julie Speaks, have you ever before washed so many tongs and serving spoons?! Even though Terri is recuperating from very painful oral surgery, she was like a symphony conductor making sure everything came together just right. That included recruiting John Thomas, her grandson, to bring the fried chicken in time so it was still hot and crunchy, and Missy to help with a bunch of other important details. And when Terri was not able to be here on Sunday, Nelya once again was beyond generous with her time and commitment, to make sure everything went flawlessly with the meal. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so grateful for Holy Comforter and for our ability to gather once again to worship and then to enjoy each other’s company. God is good! Rosa |
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Feeding Ministries the Food Pantry reopened last Tuesday; please spread the word and if you would like to help restock the shelves, drop-off containers with yellow lids are outside McMaster Hall. the Community Garden could use your help! For information or to sign up, contact Jean Murray or the office. Many thanks! the Backpack Ministry is in need of canned fruit for the children. There is a drop-off location in front of the chapel. |
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JUNE Birthdays & Anniversaries Watch over thy children O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their heart may thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Birthdays Liz Fryer, Billy Davis, Kevin Trest, John Thomas Peavy, Addison Barber, Fred Earle, Haynes Kelley, Gene Murray, John Parker, Jacqueline Beazley, Jean Murray Anniversaries Dabney & Rick McKenzie, Ellen & Louis Wood, Julie & Steven Speaks |
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june - 14ᵗʰ, 21ʳˢᵗ, 28ᵗʰ Food Pantry. 26ᵗʰ Vestry meeting, 11am - 12pm. |
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Vestry Senior Warden Steven Speaks Junior Warden Randy Bryan Treasurer Mary Lois Monroe Clerk Jeri Tippit Members: Kathy Albree Haynes Kelley Rand Neeley Amy Seanor |
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Please pray for Parishioners Ann Carlton, Rob Dailey, Fred Earle, Sidney Hennessey, Jason Hicks, Lamar Higgins, Mac & Douglass Porter, Lea Russell, Claudene Thomas, Katie Ufford, Judith Granger Ward Friends Tracey Bailey, Eileen Black, Cindi Colley, John Conway, Gay & Harry Curlin, Todd Daniels, Jayce Davidson, Casey Dodd, Mike Duncan, Rosemary Duncan, T. J. Esco, Julie Gantt, Linda Garrett, Judy Glanzer, Rosine Hall, Alison Hill, Jay Hornsby, Tom Hyde, JoAnn Ivey, Brenda Jones & family, Dorothy King, John Nelson, Sharon M. Nelson, Michelle Northsworthy, Nanette Olson, Patricia, Dianne Pinkston, Dusty Pouncey, Samuel Purcell & family, Dave Seanor, Arthur Segal, Joe Soliday, Riley Soliday, Taylor Scroggins, Caroline Simpson, Michal Slovic, Isaiah Taylor, Christina Waite, Paula White, Joe Wilkins, Patsy Wilkins, Ben Winbury Students Emma Franklin, Will Franklin, Addie Hoffman, Aiken Via, Taylor McLemore, Michael Moore, Rachel Moore, Charles Speaks, Thomas Speaks, Connie Tapia, Braxton Trest In Loving Memory Nancy Boston |
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