The Anchor THIS WEEK IN MISSION AND MINISTRY

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1 The Anchor THIS WEEK IN MISSION AND MINISTRY Friday, September 15, 2017 Access Links: Ctrl + Click Contents This Week Sunday 9/17 13th Sunday after Pentecost. 8, 9, & 11 AM Services Sunday School at 10 Youth Group 5:30PM Tuesday 9/19 No Bible Study, AA, 8:00 PM, DH Wednesday 9/20 Morning Prayer 9AM TOPS 9:30AM Office Hours 10am-3pm Holy Eucharist 6:30 PM Thursday 9/21 Path to Shine 2:30-4:30 PM AA, 8:00 PM, DH Friday 9/22 Men s Lunch, noon, IHOP at Canton Page Sabbath Thinking 2 Outreach & Riverfest 3 Youth 4 Christian Ed. 5 Parish News 6-7 Mission 8 Doing Something Hurricane Aid Parish Life & Fall Events 9 10 Hurricane Recovery For more information on the response of the church to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and Irma see inside this issue on page 9. More Parish News Inside Vestry Planning for New Parish Sign, p. 7 Vestry Search for New Parish Administrator, p. 6 Presiding Bishop is Coming to Atlanta, p. 6 Opportunity to join in the mission to the Dominican Republic. Our own Grady Lacy has been joining a group from the diocese of Georgia for going on six years now. See now what you might be able to do as a part of this work. More on page 8. Fr. Jamie will be out of town beginning this Sunday afternoon through Tuesday at the diocesan Annual Presbyter s Retreat near Madison, GA. The Rev. Jamie Stutler, rector frjamie@stclementscanton.org Church & Parish Hall, 2795 Ridge Rd. Office & Ministry Center, 2707 Ridge Rd. (Hours: Wednesday 10-3 (or by appt.) Office: stclements@stclementscanton.org Outreach: Mailing Address: PO Box 4156, Canton, GA, 30114

2 Sabbath Thinking You were loved because God loves, period. God loved you, and everyone, not because you believed in certain things, but because you were a mess, and lonely, and His or Her child. God loved you no matter how crazy you felt on the inside, no matter what a fake you were; always, even in your current condition, even before coffee. God loves you crazily, like I love you...like a slightly overweight auntie, who sees only your marvelousness and need. Anne Lamott Page 2 The Sabbath is a day for the sake of life. -Abraham Heschel The Bother of Forgiveness Matthew 18: 35 Is it possible to forgive too much? It is Peter who raises the question and there is nothing wrong in the asking. Can we have a proper relationship or a proper society when everyone knows, once they have done something wrong, they will always be forgiven? Where is the deterrence from acting badly? And what about me? Am I to simply become a doormat? Jesus comes at this from a different way, from the perspective of who we are and are becoming rather than what we may or may not be entitled to do. When I am injured I have the power of life or death either in my forgiveness or my condemnation. But do I have the power of judgement? That seems to rest with God if we look at the last sentence of the passage. The one who injures does not escape the consequences. Forgiveness and justice should not be confused. You may love your child, but you can still send him to the corner. The question is why do you send him there? What are your motivations? It is interesting how Jesus not only holds sinners accountable but victims also. The victim must remember that they also are forgiven sinners. When we remember in truth who we really are we are likely to show mercy. When we remember the fact that we remain loved by God we are driven toward love and forgiveness, leaving the rest to God. Remembering is how we grow into the Kingdom. Forgiving is merely an act which flows naturally from that remembrance. Fr. Jamie+ Firm Exodus 14:13 On their journey towards freedom. In a whirl of uncertainty. With extreme danger pursuing. Entangled by fear. Even tempted to give up the gift of liberation. Moses spoke two words to his fellow travelers, stand firm. Firm, not rigid. Rigid is inelastic. Rigid shatters. Rigid has a detailed memory, but no imagination. Firm is adaptable. Firm is an observation station. A watch post. Firm remembers God s previous works and knows God is making an odds-defying way forward. Firm sees the danger, the uncertainty, the temptation and the fear in HD and still whispers a defiant whisper, God is able! The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright Bishop of Atlanta

3 St. Clement s Outreach Ministries Overview 1st Sunday: Loose offering goes to Outreach 2nd Sunday: MUST basket Call-In Ministry Helping folks in need week-to-week. Seasonal Ministries Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving: sharing the celebration of God s grace. Children s Ministries Summer Lunches School Backpacks Cooperative Ministries: MUST Habitat for Humanity Path to Shine We support: Camp Mikell Holy Comforter Emmaus House South American Missionaries Bethesda Community Clinic Outreach & Riverfest Having Fun with Funnel Cakes! St. Clement s has had a funnel cake booth at the festival since Riverfest began, sponsored and engineered by our own intrepid ladies of the ECW. If you would like to help, or if you have any questions please call Lori Flynn at Handicap Accessible Free Parking & Shuttle Services Available Admission for adults and children 11 and older is a $5 donation at the gates No coolers, bicycles, skateboards, or alcoholic beverages allowed on site Etowah River Park is located on the banks of the Etowah River in Canton at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. Take I- 575 to Exit 19/GA Highway 20 and follow the signs to the festival. Page rd Annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival September 23-24, 2017 It has Moved! Etowah River Park Brown Industrial Parkway - Canton, Georgia Join us the last weekend of September, the 23rd and 24th (Saturday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in our NEW HOME at ETOWAH RIVER PARK as we celebrate 33 years of Riverfest and enjoy more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, concessionaires, and family entertainers, as well as an exciting children's area. The Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival is the historic cornerstone of the Service League's fundraising efforts. Now in its 33rd year, the festival has earned a notable reputation for its family-oriented approach and warm relationship with its vendors. Riverfest is a juried show, featuring original, creative, handmade work from artisans all over the region. Additionally, the event showcases incredible entertainment throughout the weekend - live music and dancing - as well as a fun-filled children's area where children of all ages can participate in a number of kid-friendly rides and activities. Many of our Riverfest exhibitors and guests at the fair have asked how the funds raised at Riverfest are spent. Take a moment and see what the Service League is all about by exploring our website. The Service League of Cherokee County has been touching the lives of children in our county for more than 80 years. THANKS to you, our exhibitors and the many others who support our projects, we will continue to make major contributions to the needs of the children of Cherokee County.

4 Youth!!! Page 4 Newsletter EYC: Episcopal Youth Community St. Clements Episcopal Church Greetings Everyone, It s been a really fun summer; we ve had a blast with the Diocesan event we ve had so far. The tubing trip in Helen was amazing. We had over 250 youth, young adult, clergy and lay people who participated. It was a great day of fellowship and fun. Reminder: I send out notifications and information about events through remind 101 software. This is the easiest way for you to know what is going on because it goes directly to your phone via text. I do not spam, any messages you receive are important updates about youth and I try to keep them to a minimum. To join my class to the number Make sure to follow the Diocese and us on Instagram: Diocesan Youth Page: Sincerely, Abel Betances abel.rico@hotmail.com Sep 24: EYC Carrolton AMP Sep 30: New Beginnings 38 Team Training, St. Philip's Oct 6-8: New Beginnings 38 Oct 27-28: Happening 68 Team Training, St. Catherine's Nov 10-11: Youth Annual Council, First Baptist Gainesville Nov 17-19: Happening 68, Camp Mikell Nov 30 thru Dec 3: Province IV Networking Meeting Dec 1-3: Jr. DYC 2017

5 Christian Education & Formation Page 5 Fall Sunday Forum Beginning Sunday, Oct. 15 a new series on the history and tradition of Christian Worship will begin in Davis Hall during the 10am Educational hour. Look here for more details to come! Tuesday Bible Study This coming Tuesday, Bible Study will not meet because Fr. Jamie is out of town. Beginning Tuesday, October 3rd a new series will begin. Please join us at 10:30 AM in Davis Hall. The Little Lambs Nursery is located in the church building in the narthex. Children, newborns to 3 years old are welcome during the 9AM & 11AM services. Volunteers needed. If you are interested in helping out, contact or Katie McDonald at katie.mcdonald@mckesson.com or We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to add to our group of teachers. We strive to have 3 teachers assigned to every room so that being a volunteer does not require you to be in attendance every Sunday, but rather 2-3 Sunday s a month, and work with the other volunteers for your class to create a schedule that is flexible enough for you to meet other obligations. We use a curriculum which comes with colorful handouts for the kids and a teacher s guide with recommended activities and follows the gospel lesson we use in the service. If you would like to learn more, please contact Katie McDonald at Katie.mcdonald@mckesson.com. Sunday School/ Grace Place Sunday School Teachers Grace Place 1 (Pre-School to Pre-K) Junior Anchors (Middle School) Jennifer Morgan Katie McDonald Chad Morgan Carlotta Ford Jenny Cain Grace Place 2 (K - 1st Grade) Pam York Open Position Grace Place 3 (2nd 3rd Grade) Nancy Bennett Open Position Grace Place 4 (4th 5th Grade) Danette Schilling Chris Emerson Senior Anchors (High School) Lori Flynn David Ford Substitutes Melissa McCarty, Scott McCarty, Tim Woltering Please take a minute to pray for these volunteers and thank them for giving of their time and talents!

6 Parish News Page 6 Vestry Working to Find New Parish Administrator When the vestry met for its annual summer retreat three weeks ago it became clear that our church needed a new direction in administration.. They reviewed all of the different work and ministries in which we are engaged and all of the great people we have faithfully carrying out our mission. They looked at the places of real strength and the places which need more resources and more organization. It reflected on the huge changes in technology and the vast opportunities available to us to advance our work, create efficiencies, support creatively our people, and tell our story to the world beyond our beautiful place on Ridge Road. It became clear that a new direction was needed in administration, one that combined the traditional needs of a parish with a creative understanding of social media. The vestry invites the congregation to join it in this new direction and this search. For the time being, this will remain a part-time position. Briefly, this is who is being sought: 1. A self-starting individual with strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills & with IT knowledge and experience hours a week at $16/hour over three days a week. Times can be flexible. 3. Letter of Intent and Resume can be submitted to the office by . Vestry contact is Jennifer Savage Presiding Bishop Coming to Atlanta Our Presiding Bishop, The Most Reverend Michael Curry, will visit the Diocese of Atlanta, October in two events which are open to the public. He will be giving the Keynote Address at Candler School of Theology at 7PM Wednesday, October 11, 2017 on Racial Realities and the Beloved Community. There will also be a panel discussion including the Presiding Bishop ; Bishop Wright; and The Rev. Kim Jackson, Associate Rector at All Saints, Atlanta.. Registration is required through the diocesan website. He will also be at the Annual Vergers Guild Conference Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta. 12 p.m. Holy Eucharist: Presiding Bishop Curry to celebrate and preach 2:45 p.m. Keynote Address.

7 Parish News Page 7 Vestry Planning for New Sign Design for New Sign Pending final county approval the new sign should be complete by mid to late October! Since our sign was destroyed in March the vestry has received compensation, received bids, and settled on the new design of natural stacked stone to complement our natural setting and increase our curb appeal. Even before the incident funds had been set aside to replace the aging sign. When completed it will be lit back and front by spotlights at night. The dimensions will be 8 feet high by 8 4 long. Location took more consideration. It could not be placed in the same location because of a set-back approximately in line with the telephone pole, parallel with the road. The best new site appears to be just south of the telephone pole, There it can be seen, heading south framed by the pole and the guide line, and heading north without being obscured by the telephone pole itself. (See the pictures and sketch below).

8 Mission Page 8 Mission to the Dominican Republic. and Chile Grady Lacy with Bishop Julio Holguin Grady Lacy s gift of language and heart for mission has led him six times down to the Dominican Republic with members of Christ Church, Valdosta in the diocese of Georgia. The mission has included a building project, arts and crafts, and working with children. It has always been open to other churches. If you are interested speak to Grady or contact the mission team directly: Julia Ariail (juliacarail@gmail.com or Julius Ariail (julious.ariail@gmail.com) In honor of the nearing retirement of Bishop Holguin the diocese is seeking to raise enough money to be self-sufficient. During the bishop s 26 years he has presided over the shrinking of external support from 86% to just 9%., churches increased from 23 to 71, Episcopal schools from 7 to 28, full time clergy from 15 to 43, and missions increased from 10 to 50. Heidi and Russ Smith and family have been missionaries in Chile for 31 years. They now work in the Araucania region in the south among the Mapuche indigenous people. The Smith are part of the Anglican missionary society called SAMS (South American Missionary Society). St. Clement s has been supporting their work for many years. Chile Araucania Contribution will be matched up to $250,000 and should be sent before Oct. 1 to PO Box , Tampa, Fla There is also a PayPal button at the diocesan website.

9 Doing Something Page 9 Presiding Bishop Curry: We cannot do everything. But we can pray, give, work. September 13, 2017 In the wake of natural disasters at home and abroad, and troubles such as the violence last month in Charlottesville, says Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, it is easy to grow weary, tempting to be downcast and give up. But while we cannot take care of everything, there are things we can do, and we are not alone in doing it, while Christ is with us. It may be that we cannot solve everything, and we cannot do everything. But we can do something, no matter what. We can pray. We can give. If possible, we can sign up and go to work. We can pray for those who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. The areas that have been affected as we pray include the Dioceses of Texas and West Texas, Western Louisiana and parts of Louisiana. We can pray for all of those who have been affected by Hurricane Irma. Episcopal dioceses that have been affected include the Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, Southeast Florida and Southwest Florida and Central Florida and Florida and parts of Georgia and Central Gulf Coast. We can pray for all of the peoples in these areas. We can pray. And we can give. We can give to the Hurricane Fund of Episcopal Relief & Development, for our donations actually help, they help in strategic ways. They really make a difference. If possible, we can sign up. We can sign up to volunteer through Episcopal Relief & Development, again, all on their web site, we can sign up, and when there are volunteer opportunities, we can know about those and possibly participate. We can t do everything, but we can do something. We can pray. We can give. We can go to work. The one thing we cannot do, is to quit. The truth is, we don t do it alone. Jesus in the Great Commission, said after calling His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, He ended that Commission by saying, And remember, I am with you always. In the Presiding Bishop s Office, there is a crucifix that has Jesus sacrificing His life for the cause of love on the cross. It s a different kind of crucifix. On this one, the artist has sculpted Jesus on the cross, dying as an act of love, but even more than that, holding someone, someone deeply in need, that this Jesus who sacrifices and gives His life, gives His life for us, and for all who are in need. That s the Lord we follow who has been raised from the dead. And we are not alone. Press Ctrl + Click: ERD

10 Parish Life & Fall Events Page 10 UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES September 30 Blessing of Animals October 7th Parish Freshen-Up The Grounds October 8th Festival of Stewardship begins with Fr. Frank Baltz October 22 nd visit by Asst. Bishop The Rt. Rev. Don E. Wimberly November 5 th All Saints Sunday Celebration November 10-11th Diocesan Council November 12th Veteran s Sunday December 17 th Annual Church Meeting Weight Loss Group meets in Davis Hall every Wednesday morning at 9:30AM, For information, call Barbara Tilley at or come to the meeting on Wednesdays. The iphone group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM in Davis Hall. Sessions last about an hour and are $5.00. Contact Terri Dover for additional information at The Men's Discussion Group meets every Friday at 12 noon at IHOP in Canton next to Canton Marketplace. We welcome men and women to join us. ECW (Episcopal Church Women) Meets on the 2nd Monday of the Month. For additional information contact Wanda Carr at wandakiddcarr@gmail.com. The Daughters of the King is a Lay Order in the Episcopal Church. The next Daughters meeting will be Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:00 P.M. in the church. Book Club: The next book club meeting will be on Monday, October 9th at 1:30 in the home of Mary Ann Hindman to discuss the book The ZooKeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman and view the movie, based on the book. The Lunch Bunch will meet on Thursday, September 14 th at 12:30 P.M. at 7 Tequilas at 5947 Holly Springs Pkwy #201, Holly Springs, GA The Altar Guild is looking for new members to join their teams. If this very rewarding ministry is something you would be interested in, please contact Trish Cole at or patrciaocole@hotmail.com. Interested in diocesan or Episcopal news and resources? Press Ctrl + Click on for. The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Subscribe to Connecting the diocesan weekly newsletter The Episcopal News Service The Episcopal Cafe Anglicans Online