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1 Volume 41, Issue 15 September 14, 2016 the illumination news from St. David s Vestry Nominations close September 18 St. David s has been very blessed with an abundance of God s gifts provided by a loving parish. These precious gifts enable our community to continue to grow and spread the love of God not only in Roswell, but around the world. This is only possible through strong spiritual leadership, teamwork and clarity of vision. The Vestry of St. David s is the vehicle by which our parish achieves this vision. The twelve Vestry members are elected as parish leaders to work closely with the clergy and take an active role in fulfilling God s plan for the church. Each year, our parish elects 4 persons to become members of the Vestry. This year, nominations begin on September 11 and close on September 18. This should allow all members of St. David s the opportunity to vote for these very important vestry positions. and known by the treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support. Other qualities the Vestry is looking for: Demonstrates generosity in time, talent and treasure Demonstrates strong leadership qualities (principled, comfortable voicing concerns, considerate of other s opinions) Responsible, caring and willing to forgive Do you know someone who demonstrates these qualities? If so, please consider nominating him/her by submitting the name to a member of the clergy, or to the Vestryperson of the day. Vestry Nomination Forms will also be available at a designated table in the mailbox hallway before and after Sunday services and also in the church office during the week of Sept. 11. For more information, please speak with any member of the Vestry or clergy. The following are the requirements for serving on the vestry according to the Diocese of Atlanta Canons & Constitution, Canon 31, Section 6, (d).(1): Those qualified for election to the office of Vestry Member shall be as follows: Any confirmed communicant in good standing of the Parish who is not less than eighteen years of age, a regular attendant at the services of the Church in the year preceding election, Inside this Issue Pg. 3 Parish Life Pg & Holding Oct. luncheon/program Pg. 3 Math Ministry Pg. 3 Blessing of the Animals Pg. 4 Bible Studies Pg. 4 Dismantling Injustice Pg. 5 Adult Christian Education Pg. 6 Children s Choirs Pg. 7 Honduras Mission Mtg. Pg. 7 Monday Night Discussion Group Pg. 8 Youth Confirmation Mentors Kanuga Family Camp, August

2 S AINT DAVID S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Illumination Twice Monthly Newsletter of St. David s Episcopal Church Rector The Rev. Kenneth Swanson kswanson@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 Sept. 28. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Sept. 23, CALENDAR a.m./ p.m. JFH=Jeffords Fellowship Hall, PH=Grace Parish Hall Saturday, Sept. 17 8:30 Men s Bible Study-PH 10:30 AA mtg.-jfh Hope classrm Sunday, Sept. 18 Vestry Nominations Open 12:15 EV Meeting Bethany 2:30 Youth Lector training Nave 4:30 Youth group JFH 4:30 EpiscoPALS offsite 6:00 Chapel Mass Nave Monday, Sept :00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies-Library 1:15 Cottage School culinary Class JFH kitchen 2:30 Girl Scouts/Mimosa-JFH class 6:15 EFM Bethany 6:30 Boy Scouts-House 6:30 Cub Scouts JFH classrooms 7:00 Ballroom Dance JFH Tuesday, Sept. 20 6:30 Bible Study at IHOP 12:45 Preschool Staff Mtg. PH 3:15 Dutch School classes 6:00 Vestry Meeting 5:00 Les Marmitons cooking class in JFH 7:00 Honduras Mission Mtg.-PH 7:00 Finance Comm. Mtg.-Bethany 7:30 Roswell Harmony Choir rm Wednesday, Sept :00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 11:00 Women s Bible Study-PH 1:15 Cottage School culinary Class JFH kitchen 5:30 Wed. night Dinner-JFH 6:30 Wed. night Program-JFH 6:30 Family Ministry Forum JFH back half 6:30 Aging w/ Grace Pgm-PH 7:30 Women s Retreat Mtg -Bethany Thursday, Sept :00 Ladies Thurs. a.m. Bible Study PH 6:00 Al-Anon PH 6:00 Unidad JFH 7:00 Choir Rehearsal-Gallery Friday, Sept :00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal/Bast Our church calendar is continuously updated on our website at Worship Schedule 7:45 a.m. H.E., Rite I 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in Jeffords Hall 9:00 a.m. 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 6:00 p.m. Chapel Mass (no Sunday School until Sept. 11) Lectionary for Sept. 18 Jeremiah 8:18 9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13 Lectionary for Sept. 25 Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, Psalm 91:1-6, Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31 Children s Choirs: Junior Choir sings in church this Sunday, September 18th! Be there 8:15 to warm-up and get robes! (Breakfast begins at 8:00am) Regular afternoon rehearsals. PALS/Choir Kick-off Celebration will Sunday (9/18) 4:30-6:00 at Roswell Area Park. We will meet at the Pavilion beside the big playground. All Choir kids (1 st 5 th graders) are invited! Bring a friend! (Choir kids 6-12 grades, Katie is having her Finding Dorie adventure for EYC.) 2 September 14, 2016

3 P ARISH LIFE 59 & Holding October Program The next gathering and lunch for the new church year will be on Tuesday, October 4, at 11:30 a.m. in Jeffords Fellowship Hall, starting at 11:30 a.m. for social time, then lunch and program at 12 noon. Following lunch, the special guest speaker will be Stephanie geatherston, Therapist with the TACC at St. David s. She will speak about Spirituality and Self-Care: A Biblical Basis for Being Good to Yourself. RSVP for lunch is required. Please call , ext. 125, to make your reservation by the Friday before the day of the program Sept. 2. Come for a delicious lunch and great program! Baptisms on November 6 Our next baptisms are scheduled for All Saints Sunday, November 6 only at the 11:15 a.m. service. If you or anyone in your family would like to schedule a baptism for that day, please fill out the online Baptism request form by clicking into the Worship tab at the top of the church website home page at then click into Baptisms. Fill out the form and click submit. The Blessing of the Animals will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016, to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. We are reminded of God s love for us and all creation by the exemplary life of St. Francis. Come to the church front yard (by the flag poles) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, October 1, The service will take place there and is brief. Each pet and owner receives a blessing, and the pets get a treat! Math Ministry Are you a Middle or High School student struggling with Math? St. David s is offering a FREE MATH MINISTRY conducted by Phil Hogan. Phil is a retired Engineer who has been volunteer tutoring Math at local schools, shelters and North Fulton Community Charities Education Center for over 6 years. If you are interested, please contact Phil by phone ( ) or mhogan5961@netzero.net to work out a time and place to meet. Kanuga Family Camp GET THE PARISH DIRECTORY ON YOUR SMART PHONE! Key Features Look up phone numbers, addresses, and s for each person in your Access ACS database Easily add contact information to your phone s contact list Send a text or call a contact while viewing their information from within Church Life Pull up directions and a map for home visits (Call Linda at , ext. 104 for questions.) Go to St. David s home page of website, scroll to bottom and look for the Member Log In box. Click on it and create your login if you haven t already done so. You ll need this to download the APP for your smart phone. Once you create your login, you can download the APP from itunes or Google Play. Open the APP and choose how you will enter your Access ACS (Member Login) credentials. Option 1 is with your address, and Option 2 is with your user name and our ACS (our database software) site number:

4 BIBLE STUDIES Women s 3rd Tuesday Evening Bible Study begins a new year 7:00 pm, Sept 20, at the home of Carolyn Powers. We welcome new members to join us for snacks and fellowship, followed by discussion. This month we ll study Joan of Arc from bestselling book 7 Women and the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas. Future discussions of God s faithful women will include Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, Susanna Wesley (mother of Charles), and others. If you don t have time to get the book, prepare by reading about Joan of Arc in Wikipedia. For more information, please Carolyn at cwpowers@hotmail.com. Wednesday Morning Women s Bible Study Begins on September 14 th from 11:00 12:00 in Grace Parish Hall. Fall programs include a movie series using film as a means for theological reflection. Three movies have been chosen: Chariots of Fire, The Mission, and Places in the Heart. In Advent, a special two-part class will invite us to see where poetry and faith meet in the light of our Advent tradition. Come Meet the King! the Gospel according to Matthew Please join this group of loving and caring women as we explore the life and ministry of Jesus. Matthew presents Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth, as the promised and long -awaited Messiah-King! Embark on an incredible journey of discovery as we trace the dusty paths that Jesus walked, listen in on His fascinating teachings and insightful parables, sail through terrifying storms on the Sea of Galilee, behold His amazing healing miracles, marvel as demons flee from Him, and learn about radical discipleship. From cradle to Cross to empty tomb to His ascension into heaven, we ll follow Jesus footsteps. Whether you re brand new to Bible Study, or a seasoned lover of Scripture, we have a place for you in our group! Adventure awaits! Friendship beckons! Spiritual growth happens! Began Sept 8 every Thursday from 10:00 11:30 a.m. Grace Parish Hall. Call Kim Freeman for details DISMANTLING INJUSTICE PROGRAM Rector s Forum: Dismantling Injustice The Song of Solomon was originally a rallying cry to dismantle the injustices perpetuated by the unpopular King Solomon against his Northern Kingdom. However, the author craftily disguised his message as a love story in the form of an ancient opera taken from town to town and performed on the village green. By studying this Old Testament scripture together, we too will learn to dismantle injustices by using the one tool capable of healing both victim and oppressor: God s love. If you have ever been the victim of an injustice (no matter how large or small) or if you have ever wanted to reach out to support someone who was, this class is for you! Dr. April Love-Fordham will be speaking for eight Sunday mornings during the Rector s Forum, Nov. 6 Jan. 15, at 10:15 a.m., in Jeffords Hall. Her book, Dismantling Injustice: A Disorderly Parable of the Song of Solomon, will be available for $20 during the class. It is also available in paperback and electronic form at your favorite on-line bookseller. Please join us beginning on Wednesday, September 14, for the Wednesday Night Dinners from 5:30 6:15 p.m. in Jeffords Fellowship Hall Dinner and childcare reservations are required by the Sunday of each program week by calling , ext The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children. All reservations can be made online at Scroll to the bottom of the home page and select the box labeled Wednesday Dinners. Please tell us the names of the children and their ages when you register for childcare. Please make your reservations so that we can prepare adequately for those attending. 4 September 14, 2016

5 ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY MORNINGS The Rector s Forum Meets every Sunday in Jeffords Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Starts Sept. 18: The Problems of Faith In spite of our vast technological advances, 21 st century Christians are vexed by the same intellectual and spiritual questions that have troubled believers across two millennia. Can we have any certainty about the existence of God? How can a loving, all powerful God allow bad things to happen to good people? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? When you strip away dogma, are all religions really the same? When we disagree, where can we find the truth? If we want to please God, how are we to live? This seven part series will explore how Christians have answered these questions throughout history, and how we can think about them today. September 18: Does God Exist? Intellectual Answers. September 25: Does God Exist? Moral Answers. October 2: Does God Exist? Existential Answers. October 9: The Problem of Evil. October 16: Is Christianity Unique? October 23: Bible, Bishops or Reason: Where is our Authority? led by The Rev. Ken Swanson, Ph.D. November 6 Jan. 15: Dismantling Injustice (see more information on page 4 about this program) led by Dr. April Love-Fordham The Family Ministry Forum Meets on Sunday in back half of Jeffords Fellowship Hall, 10:15 a.m. On Sept. 25 and Oct. 2: Finding Meaning in Movies Parents and Grandparents: Would you like some tools about how to find and relate topics in scripture with what is on the big screen? Would you like to help make the bible character and story lines more relevant to your kids? Would you like to have conversations with your teenagers and relate to them about things they are interested in? Then come and learn how to connect faith with movies our kids are watching. We will watch clips from movies like "The Hobbit," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Star Wars" and even "Inside Out" and talk about how we can use these movies as teaching moments and conversation starters with our kids about faith! led by The Rev. Michelle Ortiz. Adventures in Bible Study in the Bethany room (upstairs back hallway) beginning Sunday, Sept. 18, at 10:15 a.m. Come join the group new topic each week! facilitated by Donna Nolfa WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Wednesday Night Program Meets weekly on Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 14 in front half of Jeffords Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Religious History of the English Speaking People, Part I The religious history of English speaking people is our history as well. Not just because we are Episcopalians, but because American values and public institutions have been primarily shaped by those that developed across centuries in England, Scotland and Wales. Part I of this course will cover the arc of religious history in Britain from pre-christian paganism to the creation of the Anglican vision in the early 16 th, when that vision was poised to spread to the New World and beyond. September 14: Pre-Christian Religion in Britain September 21: Roman Christianity in Britain September 28: The Pelagian Vision October 5: October 12: October 19: Celtic Christianity, I Celtic Christianity, II The Roman Catholic Response led by The Rev. Ken Swanson, Ph.D. 6 Week Parenting Series Meets weekly on Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 14 in back half of Jeffords Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Loving Our Kids on Purpose: Preparing our Kids for the Kingdom of God Sept. 14 Oct. 19 This parenting program introduces paradigms, perceptions, skills and ideas that help parents reduce fear by eliminating the tool of punishment and strengthening the hearts of their children to fulfill their destiny. led by The Rev. Michelle Ortiz Aging With Grace ~ and a Plan Sept. 14-Oct. 19, 6:30 to 8:00pm in Grace Parish Hall Sept 14, Initial Presentation: Why is Preparation Essential? Our priests and professionals present true stories and answer questions Sept 21, Financial Presentation: What About the Money? Organize assets to be there when we need them Sept 28, Legal Presentation: How to Make Our Decisions Stick? An elder law attorney team answers questions Oct 5, Medical Presentation: What s Happening with My Body? Understand our bodies as we slow down and graduate Oct 12, Housing Options: Where Will We Live? Downsizing, progressive housing and care decisions. Oct 19, Emotional and Spiritual Issues: How Can We Deal with Feelings and Communicate Decisions to Others? Communicating between spouses and between generations. facilitated by Margot Swann 5

6 TREBLEMAKERS CHILDREN S CHOIRS Music News TrebleMakers Children s Choirs Have Begun! By Susie Clements, Director of Children s Choirs Children and music go hand-in-hand, and worship and music go hand-in-hand. So what could be better than to put the two together to serve God and church! All children and youth in PreK through high school can be a part of St. David s Music Ministry. The three choirs that collectively make up Treble Makers are: Cherub Choir... Pre-K, K and 1 st Graders Time: Sunday Mornings 10:10 am to 10:30 am Primary Choir... 1 st 3 rd graders Time: Wednesday evenings 5:00-6:45 pm OR Sunday afternoons 2:30-3:15 pm Junior Choir... 4 th 12 th graders Time: Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30 pm OR Sunday afternoons 3:30-4:30 Sunday mornings 8:15-8:45, warm up for 9:00 am service Sing for most 9:00 a.m. services The RSCM program, or Royal School of Church Music, is the curriculum for excellent choral singing and liturgical interpretation sponsored by the Episcopal Church. The implementation of this methodology will be very kid-oriented and fun. The children will be involved in some very serious musical learning, they just won t always realize it! REHEARSALS have Begun! Rehearsals for the Primary and Junior Choirs have begun on Sunday afternoons. We will continue our twice a week schedule on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. You only need to attend ONE rehearsal each week. Primary Choir Sundays 2:30-3:15 pm OR Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 pm Junior Choir Sundays 3:30-4:30 pm OR Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm. The Junior Choir will begin singing in church on September 18 th. The Cherub Choir will begin rehearsals when Sunday School begins. Contact Susie Clements for more information, or to register your child for the upcoming year: susie@stdavidchurch.org, x 131. Kanuga Family Camp 6 September 14, 2016

7 CONNECTIONS CAFÉ BEGINS SEPT. 18 Sundays in September and October, at 10:15 a.m. in Grace Parish Hall. We will meet over coffee on Sept. 18, 25, and Oct. 2. to talk about the parish of St. David s. Topics will include pastoral care and a tour of the parish on 9/18, liturgical overview and ministry opportunities on 9/25, and Stewardship and Communications on 10/2. This class is intended for new members, those interested in joining our parish family, and everyone who would like to know more about St. David s. Led by Jan Georges, Ass t to the Rector for Invitation & Integration. EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN HONDURAS! Join a Honduras Mission trip! The Honduras Building Mission Ministry is preparing for our 2017 mission trips! We will hold an initial planning and information sharing meeting on September 20 in St. David s Grace Parish Hall at 7:00 PM. We will focus on the Adult Team trip in February, but will also have information about the Youth Team trip in June. Please join us whether you are committed to coming along or just want to find out more about our ministry in Honduras. We are searching for adventurous people of all ages who don t mind getting dirty while improving the lives of Honduran children and adults. Our mission work may include activities such as construction of cottages, painting, gardening, educational sessions, worship, play and building enduring relationships with the children. Our adult team trip will be February and our youth trip will be June The life-changing stories of those who have gone on mission trips are beyond measure. We always return home humbled and amazed after witnessing the presence of our Risen Lord in the children and the adults who care for them. Come live the adventure with us! For more information, please contact John McKinnon at or john@mckinnonengineering.com. SAVE THE DATE - Pasta with a Purpose dinner will be held November 13, 2016 at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church. Tickets on sale in October. Event hosted by Honduras Building Mission. Monday Night Discussion Group For men and women who would like to study April s new book, Dismantling Injustice: A Disorderly Parable of the Song of Solomon, in a non-lecture discussion group, please call April at to sign up and get location details. Through the ancient love story found in the Song of Solomon, we will explore how to dismantle injustices by using the one tool capable of healing both victim and oppressor: God s love. If you have ever been the victim of an injustice (no matter how large or small) or if you have ever wanted to reach out to support someone who was, this discussion group is for you! We will meet eight Monday nights, Oct 3 Nov 28, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a break for Thanksgiving. Participants will need to commit to attending meetings, reading a section of the book each week, and doing the spiritual practices. The estimated time commitment is approximately 20 min/day. The book can be purchased for $20 at the first meeting. It is also available through your favorite online bookseller in paperback and electronic formats. The group will be limited to 6 participants. Each participant will receive a miniature labyrinth hand thrown by April 7

8 ATLANTA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA Atlanta Baroque Orchestra: The Collegium Musicum Sunday, September 25, 2016, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church. Tickets purchased online at atlantabaroque.org. The church office does not have tickets to sell. Gen. Admission: $20 in advance, $25 day of concert Seniors: $15/$20 day of concert Students: $10 The Leipzig Collegium Musicum, under the directorship of a youthful G.P. Telemann, was among the first such organizations to present regular subscription concerts for the middle class. Performed in coffee houses in the winter and gardens in the summer, these weekly concerts presented a platform for Telemann's newly composed works along with those of his students and peers, including J.S. Bach's famous Concerto for Two Violins. St. David's Chapel Mass will be cancelled on day of this event, Sept. 25. YOUTH CONFIRMATION MENTORS! St. David s Youth! If you know youth at St. David's then you may be asked to be a Confirmation Mentor! This is a low maintenance commitment that is very rewarding, so if you are asked, you should definitely say, yes! This is the first year that we have ever included mentors as part of the Youth Confirmation program, so we wanted to publicly share a little bit of information in case you are asked! Our main objective is to help our youth connect with another adult who can help them think through this leg of their spiritual journey, and with any luck, you will develop a connection that lasts long past these couple of months of Confirmation preparation. The Confirmands have a list of requirements that their mentors need to meet, but generally speaking, if you are in regular attendance at St. David's, they are allowed to ask you. All you have to do to be a good mentor is make yourself available to meet with them for at least an hour a month, and be open about your own spiritual life. It's really simple! The Confirmands are responsible for identifying and inviting their mentors into the relationship. Once they speak with you, they will give your name to Katie McRee. Katie will then follow up with more helpful information in the form of a booklet. You are also required to attend a casual training at a cookout at the Sutton's home on October 2nd from 1:00-3:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend that training but would still like to be a mentor, please let Katie know and we will see what we can figure out. The training is important to make sure that you are fully equipped to guide the Confirmands during this important time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Katie, katie@stdavidchurch.org. We hope that if you are invited to be a mentor, you will accept! 8 September 14, 2016