St. David s Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Rd. Roswell, GA

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1 T HE ILLUMINATION N E W S F R O M S T. D A V I D S E P I S C O PA L C H U R C H St. David s Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Rd. Roswell, GA MORE WONDER-FULL WEDNESDAYS February is going to be a great month for Wednesday nights!! We have many fun activities scheduled for February Wednesday nights! To finish up January... Jan 27 Moving! Prayer! Movement and prayer combined to promote health, happiness and holiness presented by our new Health Ministry. February 3 2 nd Annual Fools for the Gospel Variety Show in Jeffords Hall at 6:30 p.m. To participate in the show, please sign up in mailbox hallway if you have a talent you want to showcase. Casting all ages and talents Please notify Amy Evins (aevins@hotmail.com or ) with the performer(s), type of performance and anything you may need. February 10 Feel the Love!! Come to an oldfashioned Valentine s Day Party. There will be a teaching on St. Valentine and the children will be working on a special surprise for all who attend! February 17 no program tonight, as it is Ash Wednesday. February 24 We will begin a 5 week Fellowship Bible Study through Lent. We invite all adults to share in this wonderful study. Fellowship & Learning on Wednesday Nights The purpose of Wonder-full Wednesdays is to bring together as much of our faith community as possible to share in a time of fellowship, sharing and learning and to refocus our lives as Christians mid-week. This is a time that we encourage committees, groups and guilds and ministries to meet, and our real focus is fellowship and learning. Dinner & Childcare Reservations Dinner served between 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. The menu for each week will be posted on the website every Monday. Program: 6:30 7:30 p.m. All reservations can be made online at Dinner reservations are required by the Monday of each program week by calling , ext Childcare reservations are required by the Monday of the program week by calling , ext Please tell us the names of the children and their ages Inside this Issue Pg. 3 Parish Life Pg. 3 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Parade Pg. 4 Fools for the Gospel Annual Variety Show Pg. 4 Evensong on Jan. 31 Pg. 5 Nursery Thank-you s Pg. 6 Chili and Cornbread Cook-off! Pg. 7 Adult Sunday School Offerings Pg. 8 Photos from Fr. Paul s last Sunday Services on Wednesday, February 17 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Ash Wednesday Liturgy (with nursery) 4:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Ash Wednesday Liturgy 6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Ash Wednesday Liturgy 8:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish & Ash Wednesday Liturgy Cook-Off!! 1

2 S AINT DAVID S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Illumination Vol. 35, No. 4 January 20, 2010 Twice Monthly Newsletter of St. David s Episcopal Church Priest-in-charge The Rev. Anne Elizabeth Swiedler aes@stdavidchurch.org Newsletter Editor Linda Thomas linda@stdavidchurch.org 1015 Old Roswell Rd. Roswell, GA (office) (fax) Church Office: M-Th 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9-11:30am Church office office@stdavidchurch.org Church Web Site: St. David s Preschool Peggy Fallon, Director Preschool Fax: preschool@stdavidchurch.org In the event of a Pastoral Emergency after hours, call the church office at , follow the voice prompt, hit the #6 on your keypad, leave a message, and the Priest on call will return your call. The next issue of the newsletter will be mailed on Feb. 10. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 5, CALENDAR a.m./ a.m./ p.m. JFH=Jeffords Fellowship Hall, PH=old Parish Hall Saturday, Jan. 23 8:00 Pinewood Derby-JFH 8:30 Men s Bible Study-JFH 10:00 Weight Watchers-Faith rm. Sunday, Jan :15 Parish Forum with Canon Callaway from Diocese of Atlanta 3:00 Boy Scouts mtg-jfh 4:30 EpiscoPALS 4:30 EYC-Sinclair House 5:30 Women s Fellowship-JFH Monday, Jan. 25 6:30 Boy Scouts-Grace rm. 7:00 Theological Reflections with the Rector at Harp s Pub 7:00 EFM Bethany 7:30 Brotherhood of St. Andrew Sinclair House Tuesday, Jan. 26 6:30 Bible Study at Dockery s Wednesday, Jan :00 H.E./Healing service 11:00 Women s Bible Study-JFH 5:45 Wonder-full Wednesday dinner-jeffords Hall 7:00 Stephen Ministry Training Bethany rm. Thursday, Jan. 28 9:30 Ladies Bible Study-JFH 7:00 Prayer Shawl Mtg.-Naz. rm. 7:30 Choir Rehearsal-choir room Saturday, Jan. 30 8:00 Girl Scouts Event-JFH 8:30 Men s Bible Study-JFH 10:00 Weight Watchers-Faith rm. Sunday, Jan. 31 3:30 Choir rehearsal-nave & Choir room 4:30 EYC-Sinclair House 5:00 Evensong & Reception Monday, Feb. 1 6:30 Boy Scouts-Grace rm. 7:00 EFM Bethany Tuesday, Feb. 2 6:30 Bible Study at Dockery s Wednesday, Feb. 3 10:00 H.E./Healing service 11:00 Women s Bible Study-JFH 5:45 Wonder-full Wednesday dinner-jeffords Hall Our church calendar is continuously updated on our website at Worship Schedule 7:45 a.m. H.E. Rite I 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in Jeffords Hall 9:00 a.m. Family Svc., H.E. Rite II 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. H.E. Rite II 1:15 p.m. Mass in Spanish Lectionary for Jan. 24 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21, Psalm 19 Lectionary for Jan. 31 Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30, Psalm 71:1-6 Chapel Mass Discontinued Until further notice, the 6:00 p.m. Chapel Mass on Sundays will be suspended due to changes and staffing. 2 January 20, 2010

3 P ARISH LIFE Ladies Thursday Morning Bible Study: Ladies, is one of your New Year s resolutions a desire to read your Bible more regularly? If so, please come join the Thursday Morning Ladies Bible Study as we delve into yet another thrilling book of the Old Testament 1 Samuel. We ll be learning about Samuel the prophet and Saul the first king of Israel. It s a dramatic story with excitement and plot twists and wonderful lessons that apply to our lives! Our new sixweek study goes thru Feb 11, 9:30-11:15 a.m. every Thursday morning Jeffords Fellowship Hall. Come join us for coffee, study, laughter, and fun! New faces warmly welcomed! Call Kim Freeman (770) for details. Club Titus for Seniors The February program on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 12 noon, in Jeffords Fellowship Hall will be parishioner Gail Greene, Parish Nurse, who will speak about her new role at St. David s and her Health Ministry goals for the future. RSVP for lunch is required. Please call , ext DOK Class Offered During Lent The Daughters of the King is an international religious order dedicated to prayer and service for Christ s sake. An eightweek class to prepare women to join the DOK will be held during Lent. The class is designed to support your prayer life and to encourage your faith in the Lord as well as teach about DOK. Current DOK members are invited to consider attending, since the study time together can be very rewarding and can add meaning to your membership. Volunteers Needed at NFCC! St. David s is looking for a team of volunteers to work at North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) for the winter schedule. We supply assistance in the Food Pantry and Thrift Shop. If you would like to discuss the process or volunteer, please call or Jan Georges at , jtimothyjanet@bellsouth.net. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper & Parade! Tuesday, Feb. 16 5:00 7:00 p.m. Meal cost: $4/adult, $1/child Children: bring your decorated wagon or tricycle or scooter to be in the Parade! Also, please wear a costume for the parade! Although women have differing reasons for feeling called to join DOK, each DOK member is expected to worship weekly and to participate in parish fellowship, financial support, and service ministry. To ask questions, ask any Daughter of the King or Loretta Cecil, current parish The class will meet at St. David s and the schedule will be determined by the preferences of the women in the class. Registration is necessary by contacting Mary or

4 EVENSONG ON JANUARY 31 Evensong on January 31 Evensong, a sung service of Evening Prayer, is one of the most inspiring and beautiful liturgies of the Anglican Communion. It is a worship service in which all those assembled join together in prayer, common prayer, as Thomas Cranmer described it in the sixteenth century. It is also a service in which music by the choir has traditionally been a central part. Evening Prayer, whether sung or spoken, is a daily office. In it we consciously acknowledge the daily nature of our existence. We live each day in God s presence, and daily we seek God s guidance and blessing. In the daily office the temporal nature of our existence is affirmed and sanctified. Come join the St. David s Choir and the Junior Choir on Jan. 31 as they sing this lovely service on the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany. Please join us for this wonderful evening of music! There will be a reception in the old Parish Hall following the service. St. David s 2 nd Annual Variety Show Showtime is 6:30 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night, Feb. 3, 2010 To participate in the show, please sign up in mailbox hallway if you have a talent you want to showcase. Casting all ages and talents for the 2nd Annual St David's Variety Show "Fools for the Gospel on Wednesday, February 3rd, in Jeffords Hall at 6:30pm. Please notify Amy Evins (aevins@hotmail.com or ) with the performer(s), type of performance and anything you may need. All ages welcome. Groups are welcome. 4 January 20, 2010

5 GREETINGS FROM THE NURSERY! With the beginning of the new year, it s time to reflect and give thanks to all of the folks who helped with childcare in the Nursery, Toddler Room and Preschool Rooms by giving their time and love. The following parishioners gave up some of their family time on Christmas Eve to serve in the nursery at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Many thanks to adult caregivers Laura Eberhard, Mary Eberhard, Debbie Erdmanczyk, Susan Goss, Chris McVay and Christine Williams, along with youth caregivers Janae Lunsford, Samantha Mathis, Megan Rolquin, Irina Rundlett and Lauren Tracy. There were many folks behind the scenes of the Epiphany Pageant on Sunday, January 3 rd, which included the caregivers in the nursery. A big thank you goes to Jackie Ashman, Betty Mizell, Doris Paul, Debbie Rossignol, Mike Spann, Helen Whittier, Lauren Tracy and Carly Reineri for taking good care of the infants 2 year olds, while the rest of the children of St. David s were able to participate in the celebration and their families were able to enjoy watching them. The nursery during Wonder-FULL Wednesdays is the place to be! Our youngest parishioners have such a good time due to caregivers Amy Smucker-Spann, Carrie Pomian, Orlon Daniels, Lynn Pitts and Laura Eberhard. Thank you, ladies! Thank you to our many wonderful parent volunteers who faithfully and cheerfully serve in our 2, 3 and 4 year-old classrooms during service hours: 2 Year Old Parents: Jonathan & Kristen Acker, Norum & Stephanie Cannon, Adam & Becky Corder, Tom & Suzanne Croteau, Nate & Susie Kaminski, Eric & Chris Miller, CaroleAnn Padgett & Rich O'Donnell, Scott Phillips & Beth Yother, John & Tricia Quidley, Scott & Heather Reedy, Ed & Deedee Smith, Mike Spann & Amy Smucker-Spann, Mitch & Kelly Thompson, Robert & Mervat Watson. 3 Year Old Parents: Richard & Christine Brady, Bubba & Stephanie Butler, Damond & Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Merrick & Laura Dameron, Grayson & George Falcon, Ryan & Kimbie Grovijohn, Chris & Sarah McVay, Niranjan & Michelle Perera, Ashley & Missy Petty, Dave & Angela Phillips, Zane & Kristy Pucylowski, Kevin & Laura Rexford, Ronald & Mandy Sattler, Steven & Rebecca Smith, Michael & Jill Sutton, Tricia & John Williams. 4 Year Old Parents: Kay Anderson, Peter & Jennie Bushey, Eric & Elizabeth Coats, Chris & Amy Cole, Bill & Michelle Coleman, Norman Crandell & Deborah Enea, John & Kelly Easterling, Ryan & Kimbie Grovijohn, Scott & Angie Hitch, Dan & Angel Jane, Eric & Chris Miller, Craig & Germaine Mitchell, Rose Patrick, Tony & Jan Pegg, Ed & Deedee Smith, Mike Spann & Amy Smucker-Spann, Jay & Amber Standridge, Dana Sullenberger, Mitch & Kelly Thompson, Jennifer Tierney, Kurt & Stacey Wilson. Blessings and thanks to our consistent weekly lead caregivers in the nursery: Betty Mizell, Doris Paul, Amy Smucker-Spann, Jan & Tim Georges, Kaye & Toby Davis and Joanie & George Rhodes. These nurturing souls care for our infants through 2 year olds each and every Sunday morning. Likewise, we have 25 additional adults and 27 youth caregivers who minister to our infants through 2 year olds on a monthly basis: Monthly Adult Caregivers: Jackie Ashman, Colleen Bast, Dolores Bonin, Amy Cole, Jackie Colt, GG Daly, Orlon Daniels, Ellen Dickerson, Laura Eberhard, Mary Eberhard, Debbie Erdmanczyk, Millie & Lee Johnson, Chris McVay, Suzanne Mueller, Susan Patterson, Lynn Pitts, Debbie Rossignol, Mike Spann, Kelly Thompson, Lori Toto, Nancy Wagner, Susan Watts, Helen Whittier, Christine Williams. Monthly Youth Caregivers: Meredith Barnes, Michelle & Jessica Bonin, Carlisle Christian, Charlotte & Ellie Colt, Maddie & Alex Dickerson, Carolyn Fester, Nate Goodwin, Becca Henderson, Maddie Kloess, Janae Lunsford, Samantha Mathis, William McIntosh, Emily Moroz, Adam & Maggie Neal, Renee Patrick, Andrew Patterson, Carly Reineri, Megan Rolquin, Irina Rundlett, Raymond & Ryan Toto, Lauren Tracy, Allie Vann. A big thank you to Doris Paul, Chris McVay, Mike Spann, Christine Williams, Peter & Jennie Bushey and John & Tricia Quidley for taking care of the infants through 4 year olds while the rest of the church attended Father Paul's farewell service on Jan

6 PRE-GAME WARM-UP SUPER BOWL PARTY! Pre-Game Warm-Up Super Bowl Party Cook-Off!! Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off! Cook-Off!! Sunday, Feb. 7 after the 11:15 a.m. service approx. 12:30 2:00 p.m. in Jeffords Fellowship Hall Bring your dishes to the JFH kitchen. Anyone for a pick-up game of football?? Yea! Super Bowl Sunday!! You ll be home in time to watch all the Pre-game shows on TV. 6 January 20, 2010

7 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS Adult Inquirer s Class Starting January 31, 10:15 a.m. You are invited to participate in a wonderful educational opportunity we re offering at the end of January through April 25 at St. David s the Adult Inquirer s Class. Taught by Rev. Anne Elizabeth, this Sunday school class will be devoted to preparing adults for confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church. In this class, you will learn: the history of the Episcopal Church, about our worship, with emphasis on The Book of Common Prayer, about the Anglican approach to Holy Scripture, and the structure and workings of the Episcopal Church. There will be plenty of time for questions, answers, and good discussion. The class will meet on Jan. 31 in Bethany, on the upstairs back hallway. After that, the class will meet in Jeffords Fellowship Hall, front half. Sunday Morning Bible Study: We invite all parishioners into God s Holy Word together. And so we offer a Sunday Morning Bible Study. This can also be a great way to get to know other members in the parish on a deeper level. This class will meet in the old Parish Hall at 10:15 a.m. and is facilitated by Mike and Marilyn Dougherty. Visit of Rev. Canon Moses Matonya, Diocese of Central Tanganiyika on January 31 Join us on Sunday, January 31 for a visit from the Rev. Canon Moses Matonya, Principal of Msalato Theological College in Dodoma, Tanzania. Moses will speak at the Rector's Forum at 10 a.m. in Jeffords Fellowship Hall (coffee, juice and doughnuts will be served). He will answer all your questions about Msalato Theological College, the Diocese of Central Tanganyika, and the Anglican church in Tanzania. He will also give the sermon at the 11:15 service. Moses previously served as sub dean of the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in the Diocese of Central Tanganyika and holds a BA in Theology from Trinity College in Bristol, UK, and a MA in Contemporary Mission Studies from All Nations Christian College, Herfordshire, UK. Moses is also the author of the book Real Power, Jesus Christ's Authority Over the Spirits. Both he and his wife, Ruth, spent in the US where he did a year of Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. During that time he also worked 10 hours per week as a priest for St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Lenten Book Study on Sundays to start in February Are you interested in looking at Lenten Disciplines through a new lens? Then come join us for Part 2 of Barbara Brown Taylor s book An Altar in the World, where she shows us how to encounter God beyond the walls of the church through simple practices such as walking, working, and getting lost, to pronouncing blessings. In this latest work she reveals concrete ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see. Edith Cobourn and Tom Erdmanczyk look forward to seeing you beginning on Feb. 14 th (the Sunday before Ash Wednesday) and continuing through March 21 st, during which time we will cover the 6 practices/chapters we didn t cover in the Fall. As we incorporate these practices into our daily lives, we begin to discover altars everywhere we go, in nearly everything we do. The class will meet at 10:15 a.m., place TBD. Saint David s 101 to start in February This Sunday morning class for Newcomers and Visitors will be offered on the 3 rd Sunday of each month from February through April (please note the date change). We promise a warm, welcoming opportunity to get to know one another and the parish. Meet in the upstairs reception area where the church offices are, at the round table outside the choir loft. The class will be facilitated by Betsy Harvey. 7

8 Time to register for Preschool St. David s Preschool is accepting registration for next fall for 1/2 day preschool starting on Monday February 1st. Forms are available in the director s office. Classes are available for children aged 15 months to Pre-Kindergarten. Come by for a visit and be sure to tell your friends and neighbors. Contact info: preschool@stdavidchurch.org or look at the website: stdavidchurch.org or call the office: (770)

9 Leapin Lizards!! Save the date!! It s time to get in the swing for VBS 2010!! When: July :30-12:00 Who: Children ages three years (and potty trained)-rising 5 th graders. Join us for a fun filled week of games, art, crafts, singing, eating yummy snacks, and more as we play together and learn about the stories of Jesus. Look for more details and registration dates in the Illumination for February! Questions? Contact Judy Beecham, Director of Children s Ministries x122 children@stdavidchurch.org 9

10 St. David's Episcopal Church 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA Mailed January 20, 2010 Return Service Requested Postmaster: Important dated Church Material; please do not hold. NONPROFIT ORG. U. S. Postage Paid PRSRT STD Permit No. 40 Roswell, GA IMAGES FROM FR. PAUL S LAST SUNDAY, JAN January 20, 2010