Current Newsletter - St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
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Current Newsletter - St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
The Apostle’s Standard St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church January 2015 Dear Friends in Christ, Early this morning I awoke to the sound of thunder. Wherever the bolt of lightning struck, it must have been close. Instead of the low rumbling I had heard throughout the evening, this particular strike sounded with a sharp crack that woke me out of a deep sleep. I not only heard the sound, I felt the thunder shake me awake. The sensation caused me to feel as if heaven itself was falling down upon my little apartment. The Rev. Daniel Shumate Deacon/ Seminarian Lightning is the result of immense static-electric buildup. Positive and negative charges on the opposite ends of clouds collect, and in one moment, pull electrons out from the accumulated water droplets in the clouds. The positive charges at the earth’s surface pull the negative charge out from the bottom of the cloud, and create an electric pathway. Thunder thus results from the expansion of rapidly heating air, which explodes outward and creates the cosmic boom that I heard. I find something interesting about this. I cannot see static electricity. I cannot see the millions of electrons that fill water droplets. But in one moment, that which was previously invisible is profoundly present. The physics of nature, through imperceptible to the naked eye, direct all my person to their presence. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church 1790 LaVista Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Tel: 404-634-3336 Fax: 404-634-0505 www.stbartsatlanta.org Mission Statement: A nurturing, inclusive community centered in Jesus Christ, called to grow in our faith through worship, ministry, education, and service. We have now entered the season of Epiphany. Epiphany is the lightning strike, the cosmic boom, of the liturgical year. Just as the electrons within the cloud’s water droplets, God is already incarnate in Christmastide, but it is the cosmic boom of Epiphany that allows for us – unseeing pilgrims beneath the clouds – to stop and consider what is really happening in the world. Like the lightning strike, Christ calls out to us in physical form, and makes manifest the mystery of the heavens through signs, symbols, and rituals that ask us to respond. God is stirring up something powerful in our very midst, and we are called to look up and wonder what that something is. In the same way that lightning expands the surrounding air in a loud boom, Christ’s self-revealing changes the landscape of creation. The love of God realized in Christ’s enfleshment indicates heaven’s interest in earth. You and I are important to God. The way we live, the way we treat God’s children, God’s creation is of particular interest to the creator. How is God’s lightning strike causing you to wonder through this new year? What parts of your person are still aimlessly traveling beneath the clouds of heaven and need to stop and ‘look up’ as the heavens quake for your attention? How can you allow Epiphany to call you out from the east, and follow the path toward the revealed Christ? I pray through this Epiphany, that God wakes us from that slumber, and calls us to wonder at the presence of Jesus among us. Yours in Christ, The Rev. Daniel Owen Shoemake Deacon/Seminarian PRAYERS FOR ALL For Parishioners needing our prayers Taylor Lewis, chronic pain; Robert Andrews; Doris Maisel, Parkinson’s; Danny Schieman; Pebbles King; John Powell; Fred Agel; Jim Curtis, rehab; Bob Bennett; Amy Pritchett, recovering from knee surgery; Cathy Agel, recovering from back injury; Marsha Aughtry, recovery from gall bladder surgery; Sophie Mott; Dan Niccum, recovery from sinus surgery; Carol Gearing, chemotherapy for NonHodgkins Lymphoma; For those unable to attend church Len Fabian; John Nowell; June Henry; Doris Maisel; Graham Roberts; George Johnston; Elizabeth Wood; For a safe delivery for those who are pregnant Mandy Shur-Sytsma; Meredith Harper; Giselle Caban Gilmore For Thanksgiving Thanksgiving for 50-years of ordained ministry for Cliff Schane For Catechumes Jim Engstrom, Emily Wehby, Doug Weaver Family in the armed services Jonathan Courtright, son of Peggy and Paul Courtright, currently deployed Stephan Leong, cousin of Ron Peterson Victor Ellis, father of Jenna and Victoria Ellis Stephen Paul, brother of Susan Johnson, active duty military, Iraq Grant Robillard, son of Nora Robillard Eric Blittle, nephew of April Whitt Paul Charles Smith, godson of Marla Gearing Family and friends for whom prayer has been requested* Bonnie Moore, mother of Susan Litton, Alzheimers; Bill Aughtry, brother of Marsha Aughtry, multiple sclerosis; Gordon & Claire May, parents of Anna Marie Soper-O’Rourke; Luke, grandson of Pamela Luca, friend of Jo Flick, cancer; Ed Hague, friend of Susan Dugan; Annie Loring, friend of Linda Erhard, terminal cancer; Brynleigh Shellinger, friend of Sarah Penna; Marlene Linz, daughter of Fran Linz, recurrence of cancer; Jane Pannill, mother of Knox Pannill, health issues; Cathy Perrodin, friend of Molly Mitchell & Marian Gordin; Anne Farmsworth, friend of Marian Gordin & Molly Mitchell; Tammie Henson, niece of Dick Mosrie; For those who have died and their families: Duncan Curl *This prayer list is updated on the first of each month. In general the names are kept on for at least 2 months. When the names are removed the hope is that prayers for those named will continue. If at anytime you wish to have a name reinstated or give an update, please contact Fr. Mac, Madre Sharon, Madre Beverley, or Keith Harper in the church office. 2 HAPPENINGS AROUND ST. BARTHOLMEW’S Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:00pm— 6:00pm—8:30pm St. Bartholomew’s Parish Hall Party! Music! Food! Dinner, dessert, & a show. Come in costume! Adult tickets: $15 each Children & youth: $7.50 each Family max: $45 Fine and fabulous print: Ticket includes dinner of red beans, rice and sausage, Caesar salad, and bread pudding with a secret sauce! Also includes full entertainment, provided by members of our parish, and offerings by our youth. No better value or fun this side of New Orleans! Cash bar. 3 CURRENT ADULT FORMATION CLASSES Sunday Mornings, 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Newcomers Class January 11 – February 1 The Taylor Room Facilitators: The Very Rev. Wm McCord Thigpen, Rector; Bob Van Keuren, long time parishioner and editor of the 2004 Jubilee History. New to St. Bartholomew's? We welcome you. Have some questions? We will try to answer them. Want to know a little more? Test the waters; come to four sessions that cover: an overall introduction to the parish "Who are we and what are we about?", St Bartholomew's history, our worship, and the layout of the church and chapel. You will have an opportunity to meet the rector and ask your questions. This series of four sessions repeats several times each year. Changing Theology seen through our Liturgies January 11 – February 1 The Meeting Room Presenter: The Rev. Corinne Crammer The key to understanding what Episcopalians believe is to listen to our worship. Although the Book of Common Prayer is central to the way we pray together, the Prayer Book has changed over the centuries. How do changes in the practices and beliefs of the Episcopal Church affect the way we worship? And what might the future hold for our worship? This course will explore the evolution of the Book of Common Prayer from the 1549 English Prayer Book to our present Episcopal liturgies. Corinne is a gifted teacher and assisting priest at St. Bartholomew's. Does the Church have a role in Fostering Civil Discourse? February 8 & 15. Meeting Room Facilitators: Members of the Adult Formation Committee This two part series will show clips of a 90 min live webcast that the Episcopal Church aired in October from the historic Christ Church in Philadelphia. The presenters, including the Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori make various arguments for the Episcopal Church to take up its role and fostering civil discourse among the Abrahamic faiths. Segments of the webcast will be shown, followed by guided discussion. You can go to http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/10/23/churches-have-role-to-play-in-fosteringcivil-discourse-in-society/ for the full webcast. Wednesday Night Book Study The Nonviolent Atonement, by J. Denny Weaver January 14 - February 11, 2015 6:30 p.m. -7:45 p.m. Brooks Room Presenters Kerry Lockerman and John Roberts Weaver explores the history of the Christian doctrine of atonement, exposing the intrinsically violent dimensions of the traditional ransom and satisfaction views and offering instead a thoroughly nonviolent paradigm for understanding atonement (based on what he calls “narrative Christus Victor”). J. Denny Weaver is Professor Emeritus at Bluffton University, a Mennonite school in Ohio, where he taught for 31 years. He has written and lectured widely on Anabaptist history and perspectives. Participants should obtain copies of the book and bring to the first session. The Nonviolent Atonement by J. Denny Weaver, 2nd ed., Eerdmans, 2011 [not the 1st ed., 2001]. Amazon new about $21, used about $16, Kindle about $15. 4 ANNOUNCING UPCOMING CLASSES FOR LENT WEDNESDAY EVENING FILM AND DISCUSSION SERIES DISMANTLING RACISM: A LENTEN JOURNEY TOWARD LIBERATION February 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Meeting Room Lent is a time for not only self-examination and repentance, but also one that anticipates liberation from the things that bind us, limiting our full human experience. The Diocesan Commission for Dismantling Racism has invited each parish in the diocese this Lent, to explore the nation's evolving race-relations and the structures that support racism. 2015 is also the 50th anniversary of the death of Jonathan Daniels, an Episcopal seminarian from Washington DC, who was killed in Hayneville Alabama while working on civil rights. There will be a diocesan pilgrimage to Hayneville late this summer. In response to the dioscesan invitation and in preparation for the pilgrimage, St. Bartholomew's response is to host a series of films with discussion; Banished, Traces of the Trade, Slaves in the Family and The Journey of Jonathan Daniels to name the key films. We are inviting guest facilitators to host each film and discussion. Dinner is served before class, and we will end each session with Compline. Please sign up for the dinners. SUNDAY MORNINGS IN LENT A LENTEN EXPLORATION - TWELVE STEP SPIRITUALITY Sundays February 22, 29 & March 8 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. The Meeting Room The Twelve Step practices and principles known well too many who are recovering from addictions, also have great wisdom and practical application for anyone on a spiritual journey. Lead by two St. Bartholomew members, this series will look at the origins of the twelve step practices as well as incorporation into life. The brief presentations are designed to facilitation class discussion. See Beverley Elliott, beverley@stbartsatlanta.org, for more details. REMEMBERING MARY MAGDALENE IN HOLY WEEK Sundays, March 15 & 22; 6:30 p.m.. The Brooks Room Presenters: Lisa Persons and Beverley Elliott How might including a liturgy in Holy Week that remembers Mary Magdalene’s loving anointing of Jesus’ feet shift your experience of this annual unfolding of Holy events? On Holy Monday this year, March 30 at 6:30 p.m., St. Bartholomew's will host a contemplative liturgy created by Episcopal priest and modern mystic, The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault. The liturgy invites us all to remember how Mary Magdalene ardently anointed Jesus’ feet after he arrived in Jerusalem, revealing that she knew the sacrifice he was about to make. Marking Mary Magdalene’s loving accompaniment of Jesus at every stage of the Holy Week drama shifts the emphasis from abandonment of Jesus and consequential guilt, to his sacrificial love – a course of action voluntarily chosen, bringing about the cosmic reconciliation through which “all heaven and earth are brought together in unity through Christ.” (Ephesians 1:10) The two classes are designed to prepare participants for the contemplative anointing liturgy. This unique liturgy was first offered at the Episcopal House of Prayer in Collegeville, Minnesota. To read more about the liturgy, see this article: http://www.episcopalcafe.com/put_women_back_into_holy_week/ Lisa Persons has and M. Div. from Candler School of Theology and is coordinator for Amerson House Spirituality Center. She has studied with Cynthia Bourgeault over a number of years. The Rev. Beverley Elliott is Senior Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Pastoral Care at St. Bartholomew's. 5 ANNOUNCING UPCOMING CLASSES FOR LENT HOW ABOUT THIS FOR A LENTEN PRACTICE THIS YEAR? Read the Bible in a Year - The Bible Challenge comes to Episcopalians Always wanted to read the Bible all the way through? 2015 could be your year. Start in Lent (February 18)! To finish in a year, each day you will read 3 chapters from the Old Testament, 1 Psalm and 1 chapter from the New Testament. It will take you 20-25 minutes, depending. All you need to do is: • Go to the free online schedule for readings: (www.thecenterforbiblicalstudies.org) . You will also get background information and hear from the priest Marek Zabriskie, the founder of the Bible Challenge. • Purchase a good study Bible (The New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version with Apocrypha, 2010, 4th edition, is recommended by The Rev. Zabriskie and colleagues). Talk with Beverley Elliott if you want further advice. Go to online Amazon or try discount bible sites or Cathedral Bookstore. Cost $18-$35 (depending hardback or paperback; new or used). • Purchase The Bible Challenge, Read the Bible in a Year, ed. Marek P. Zabriskie, available www.forwardmovement.org $18 or go to Cathedral Bookstore. The portion of the book covering the first thirty plus days is available at no charge. The full Kindle / iPad version is available for 9.99. This book offers a brief commentary on each set of readings for the day. The authors include Marek Zabriskie, former Presiding Bishop, Frank Griswold, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowen Williams, Biblical scholar Walter Brueggeman and others. • Send an email to Beverley Elliott (beverley@stbartsatlanta.org) if you plan to join the challenge. If there is interest we can form an on line or real time support group. Research reveals that Christians who show the most change in their faith behavior are not those who go to church, or even read the Bible twice a week. It is people who read the Bible four times or more a week. Parishes and dioceses around the U.S. have experienced renewed energy as people have committed to reading. Join Beverley and others in this venture. 6 CHILDREN NEWS FAMILY FUN NIGHT Parents with little ones, children seven years of age and younger, meet once a month at about 6:00 p.m. as they are able. Sometimes dinner is out, other times we have a potluck meal in the parish hall. The dates for the months ahead are: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 and May 15. In January we will meet at Emory Mellow Mushroom, 1679 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. An order of pretzels will be on the table as you arrive! Feel free to bring your favorite tabletop kids entertainment to be shared among friends. Please RSVP via Sign-up Genius by Wed., Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A4BA8AE2DA46-january1 LET US PRAY: A LITTLE KID’S GUIDE TO THE EUCHARIST Let Us Pray: A Little Kid’s Guide to the Eucharist by Jennie Turrell has arrived and is available with the Children’s Resources for worship. Please return them to the shelf and they will be available each week. If you would like to check out one of the books (this practice is encouraged) please talk to Christen Erskine, Director for Children’s Formation, christen@stbartsatlanta.org. One Sunday per month all children will be in church with their families (no children’s chapel). These dates will be Feb. 22, March 29, April 26, and May 24. Watch for tips and resource for guiding small worshippers through the service. Please contact Christen Erskine or a member of the clergy with questions. 7 YOUTH NEWS 8 YOUTH NEWS St. Bartholomew’s & The Journey to Adulthood The Essentials of the Program The Journey to Adulthood is the Sunday youth curriculum used at St. Bartholomew’s. It is a six-year program, divided into three two-year components: RiteRite-13 (a name based on a liturgical celebration integral to the program) celebrates the gift of gender and provides a foundation for the remainder of the program. J2A (Journey to Adulthood) builds on Rite-13 by training young people in six necessary skills of adulthood: Listening, Assertion, Negotiation, Research and Information Management, Partnership and Leadership; and Sr. High - builds on the previous four years of the program by enabling the young people to practice their newly-acquired skills in the context of the supportive congregation community. Each segment of the program has in common a systematic focus on all the aspects of a whole person. Self, Society, Sexuality and Spirituality are the areas which are covered, in depth, in the light of the Gospel, in order that the reality of young people’s lives can be strengthened, encouraged, healed, corrected, and empowered by the life and wisdom of Jesus Christ. Jesus is again our model for these four areas. At the end of the gospel story of Jesus in the temple, we read, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.” The life of Jesus is a life of balance, in which no province of human experience is exempt from the love and instruction of God. The program takes seriously the need to deal with what is real for young people, to honor their questions, to assure them that they are real people with real, valid and authentic experiences; and we undertake to place a scriptural, spiritual and liturgical frame around each and every one of those experiences. To do less than that is to imply that God is only interest- ed in our piety or in our ability to participate in certain rituals. God is absolutely interested in every aspect of human life. That is one reason for the Incarnation: to remind us all, time and time again, of God’s presence in the mundane and the sublime, in our speech and in our silence, in our understanding and our misunderstanding. By entering into a dialogue with young people about all of their concerns, and by offering to them the instruction of faith, as best we can, we seek to show these youngsters, in the words of the Collect for Young Persons, “That your ways give more life than the ways of the world, and that following you is better than chasing after selfish goals.” (BCP 829) We seek to integrate these four aspects of being human into a harmonious whole. The secular world virtually ignores spirituality while placing undue emphasis on sexuality. The Church virtually ignores sexuality, except for its mandate that we refrain from sexual behaviors outside the context of committed, monogamous relationships blessed by the Church. If we look at the self in isolation, rather than as a part of the Body of Christ, we miss God’s calling to wholeness and interdependence. And if we consider societal needs and social action without considering the implications of our spirituality, we miss the chance to see that all of God’s actions in history have been on behalf of the poor, the downcast, the disenfranchised. As we acknowledge and re-establish the links between Self, Sexuality, Society and Spirituality we empower ourselves and young people to offer our bodies—in fact, our whole lives—to God as a living sacrifice. How to find where you belong: 7th and 8th Graders – Rite-13 Leaders: Bill Heustess, Deb Bourgeois, and Brent Bridges 9th and 10th Graders – J2A Leaders: Susan Johnson and Todd McConnell 11th and 12th Graders – Sr. High Leaders – The Rev. Sharon Hiers, The Rev. Dan Shoemake 9 KIDS4PEACE KIDS4PEACE is seeking North American Jewish, Christian & Muslim youth to attend summer camps in Seattle, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Boston. Join Israeli & Palestinian youth from Jerusalem for two weeks of interfaith dialogue, teambuilding, cultural exchange and lots of fun! In a world of violence and tension, Kids4Peace gives young people the chance to break down the barriers that divide us and meet together as friends. In their time together, Muslim, Jewish and Christian youth develop respect for differences, trust in one another, strength in their own religious identity, and the commitment to be peacemakers. Summer camps are the first step in a six-year, year-round youth program. North American campers should be 12 years old and/or in 6th grade, and live in proximity to a current or future Kids4Peace chapter. Priority deadline is February 15th, 2015. More information at k4p.org/apply. Spread the word! Questions to info@k4p.org. -Fr. Josh Thomas Executive Director | Kids4Peace International | josh@k4p.org (202) 446-1434 | k4p.org | k4pblog.org VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS—December Financial Information a) The parish is in very good financial shape as the year closes. With five Sundays in November, our pledge income for November was over budget and although our income from other sources was under budget, our total income for November was significantly over our budgeted monthly income. Our expenses for November were somewhat below our budgeted expenses. This brings our year-to-date income and expenses to $763,892 and $761,315, respectively, for a net surplus of $2,577. See the Treasurer’s Report for more detailed information. b) Annual Pledge Campaign As of December 17th, we had 230 pledges totaling $680,000. There were 59 pledging units from 2014 that had not yet pledged. The stewardship committee has had some communication to most of those and 12 have made verbal commitments. Another 12-15 pledges are expected to come in. If you have not yet submitted your pledge, please do so as quickly as possible. c) Endowment Board: New Members Approval Susan Johnson, Ed Willingham, and Joel Kunkler were elected for three-year terms. Other News The committee for the long-range considerations regarding Nicholas Hall and general building needs held its first meeting on Wednesday, December 17th and will meet again in January. 10 CHOIR NEWS ALOHAMORA! On Friday, January 16, the Treble Choir will set off on a great adventure! They will be spending the weekend in Orlando, Florida, where they will help lead services of Holy Eucharist and Evensong at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Winter Park. They will also spend an afternoon at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Thanks to all those who helped make this trip possible by buying greens, jambalaya, and through your constant support of this fabulous group of young musicians. The part-goblin, part-wizard Professor Filius Flitwick (Charms master, Head of Ravenclaw House) does double duty as the Hogwarts Choirmaster SPECIAL ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. PHILIP’S Our amazingly talented Organist-Choirmaster, Shannon Gallier, will be presenting the pre-Evensong organ recital at the Cathedral of St. Philip on Sunday, January 25, at 3:15 p.m. He will play works of Whitlock, Karg-Elert, and Franck. Everyone is invited to attend and support Shannon. 11 Mikell Folk School Giving Voice, Discovering Gifts, Building Community Through Art Mikell Camp & Conference Center 237 Camp Mikell Court. Toccoa, GA 30577 www.campmikell.com 706-886-7515 Join us at Mikell for our Spring Folk School Workshop February 27 - March 1, 2015 with Bishop Whitmore as our Keynote Speaker. Our class offerings include: Advanced Copper Enameling Copper Enameling Creative Writing Felting Hand Building Pottery Knitting Live Fire Grilling Painting Photography Quilting Stained Glass Weaving Woodturning For more information and to Register, visit our website at www.campmikell.com and click the "Mikell Folk School" link. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact Melanie Struble at (706) 886-7515 or via email at melanie@campmikell.com. We look forward to seeing you in February! 12 MEMORIALS & GIFT UPDATES St. Bartholomew’s has received the following memorials and gifts during the past month. If you have given a gift to St. Bartholomew’s this month that is not indicated here, or that has not been acknowledged personally, please call the church office so that we can correct the oversight. Thank you to all who support the Parish through your gifts. MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF BEVERLY PATRICK CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR CHILDREN BOOK SHELF CHRISTMAS PAGEANT COSTUMES AMERSON HOUSE IN THANKSGIVING FOR PEGGY AMERSON PASTORAL CARE IN THANKSGIVING FOR LEN FABIAN MEMBERSHIP UPDATES Please note these additions and changes in your membership directory. WELCOME NEW MEMBER Jim Wood 1001 Cardova Drive Atlanta, GA 30324 (954) 465-9856 CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATES FOR MEMBERS: Denise Aldridge and Cyrus 234 Fielding Lane Roswell, GA 30067 Steve & Page Love Smith 2254 Springwood Drive Decatur, GA 30033 Page Love: (912) 308-5590 Steve: (678) 665-4316 DEATHS • Duncan Curl Please log on to St.BartsConnects at https://secure.accessacs.com/access/login.aspx to update your address or other contact information or send the new information to Babs Douglas babs@stbartsatlanta.org. 13 Happy Birthday in January to.... 1 1 3 4 4 4 5 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 15 15 16 16 16 16 Jerri Avery Justin Christina Henry John Peggy Coleman Kathryn Susan Don Anne Kara Robin Alex Anne David Charleston Nan Adam Marsha Susan Douglas Sami Stephen baby Bonner Shoemake Ford Dondero Batten Wehby Amerson Seward Evans Boyer Runnion Rector Werner Schreiber Smith Spengler Curl Clements Ross Taylor Aughtry Anderson Perkins Almond Hughes Benifield W A S G Y W B ! O God, our mes are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants listed here as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, Page 830 14 17 19 19 19 19 19 19 21 22 22 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 David Daphna Dennis Jack Jonah Roscoe Nate Virginia-Anne John Sharon Kathryn Nicole Xander Richard Lisa Richard Gavin Emma Sally Kelly Virginia Suzanne Carrie Jim Darryl Peter Susan Laura Cat Amy Bolter Gregg-Gibson Barassa Lane Yates Yates Escobar Holmes Bunch Steele Kendrick A'ntonia Gould Mosrie Persons Byrd Davis-Hutto Farley Atkinson Sawyer Rece Lipe Wisniewski Lee Neill Dowell Johnson Reid Driskell Hall-Shalvoy Happy Birthday in February to.... 16 Knox Pannill 17 Marie Morgan 17 Phil Mainor 18 Jan Peterson 18 Joyce Lasseter 18 Anne Mee 18 Susan Williams 19 Bill Buckner 19 Mary Winn Dickerson 19 Sarah Williams 1 Charlie Kunkler 1 Meredith Anderson 1 Bridget Johnson 1 Jo Herdee 2 Jane Terry 19 John Roberts 2 George Partington 21 Chris Agel 3 Evan Lee 21 Kenzie Anderson 3 Melinda Vanniekerk 21 Lynn Morey 5 Michelle Hiskey 21 Bennett Anderson 5 Zach Osterman 22 Alice Davidson 5 Marsha Vanderford 22 Alessia Escobar 23 Katie Cook 6 Jim Pugh 23 Addison Hosley 6 Valerie Dowell 24 Pat Zeller 7 Chris Palazzolo 24 Ted Johnson 7 Kay Kuck 24 Amy Pritchett 8 JR Erskine 24 Subha Xavier 8 Claudius Davies 24 Chelsea Curl 9 Katie Lowry 25 Paula Voorhies 9 J. Richard Cook 25 Paul Elliott 9 Bernhard Zinkgraf 26 Richard Gann 27 Paul Farley 28 Cary Patrick 28 Jim Muckenfuss 28 Edgar Johnson 11 Simrill Smith 11 Donna Mote 12 Amy Kitchens 12 Cammie Driskell W A S G Y W B ! O God, our mes are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants listed here as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, Page 830 12 Margaret Hylton Jones 13 Drew Maller 13 Gregory Bishop 14 Tommy Westbrook 14 Erika Fajman 15 Mark Elberfeld 15 January 2015 Edition The Apostle’s Standard St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church 1790 LaVista Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Worship at St. Bartholomew’s Holy Eucharist Sundays 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Compline 2nd & 4th Sundays, 8:00 p.m. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Taizé Service 2nd Mondays, 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays 12:10 p.m. Healing & Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong 1st Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Morning Prayer Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. Follow Saint Bartholomew’s on TWITTER “St. Barts Atlanta” to get the latest news! 16