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1 Volume 42, Issue 9 June 14, 2017 the illumination news from Summer Worship Schedule 2017 Holy Eucharist at 7:45 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Chapel Mass Mass in Spanish 12:15 p.m. Breakfast 8:30 10:00 a.m. No Sunday School during the summer! SAVE THE DATE FOR THREE FUN SUMMER EVENTS, ALL IN JEFFORDS HALL!! JUNE 25 TH Parish Lunch after church This is an annual event for our parish family and a great time to visit with members, old and new. Inside this Issue JULY 23 rd Ice Cream Social We had so much fun at the ice cream social last year, we decided to repeat it at the end of our VBS week! Come after church and enjoy ice cream on a hot summer day! AUGUST 6 TH Varsity Truck Event Come and enjoy an Atlanta tradition! The Varsity food truck will cater lunch. This will be our kick-off to getting back to school and returning to our Fall schedule the following Sunday, August 13. Pg. 3 EfM Graduates Pg. 3 Homestretch volunteer help needed Pg. 3 Habitat for Humanity Notice Pg. 4 VBS Pg. 4 Family Camp at Kanuga Pg. 5 Women s Fall Retreat Pg. 6 Disciple I class Pg. 6 Stephen Ministry Pg. 7 Treble Makers Children s Choirs Pg. 8 Homestretch needs 1

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 10:00am - 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 July 19. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 14, CALENDAR a.m./ p.m. JFH=Jeffords Fellowship Hall, PH=Grace Parish Hall Saturday, June 17 8:30 Men s Bible Study-Grace PH 10:30 AA mtg.-jfh classroom Sunday, June 18 Father s Day 6:00 Chapel Mass Monday, June 19 9:00 Dutch School Summer Camp 9:30 Preschool Summer Camp 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library 6:30 Boy Scouts-House 7:00 Ballroom Dance JFH Tuesday, June 20 6:30 Bible Study at IHOP 10:00 Covenant Group-Starn 12:00 Common Purpose Planning 6:00 TACC Mindfulness Program. Wednesday, June 21 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 6:00 Covenant Group Mongole Thursday, June 22 10:00 Summer Potpourri 1:15 Prayer Shawl Day Mtg. 6:00 Al-Anon Hope classroom Friday, June 23 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library Saturday, June 24 8:30 Men s Bible Study-Grace PH 10:30 AA mtg.-jfh classroom Sunday, June 25 Parish Lunch in Jeffords Hall 6:00 Chapel Mass Monday, June 26 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library 6:30 Boy Scouts-House 7:00 Ballroom Dance JFH Tuesday, June 27 6:30 Bible Study at IHOP 10:00 Covenant Group-Starn 6:00 TACC Mindfulness Program. 6:30 Vestry Meeting 7:00 Caregiver s Support Group Wednesday, June 28 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 6:00 Covenant Group Swann 6:00 Summer Music Gathering 7:00 Stephen Ministry Our church calendar is continuously updated on our website at Summer Worship Schedule 7:45 a.m. H.E., Rite I 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in Jeffords Hall 10:00 a.m. H.E., Rite II 12:15 p.m. Mass in Spanish 6:00 p.m. Chapel Mass Lectionary for June 25 Jeremiah 20:7-13, Psalm 69:8-11, 18-20, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 Lectionary for July 2 Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42 Lectionary for July 9 Song of Solomon 2:8-13, Psalm 145:8-15 Romans 7:15-25a, Matthew 11:16-19, Parish Picnic in Jeffords Hall because of RAIN!! Thank-you Men s Club for a great picnic!! 2 June 14, 2017

3 P ARISH LIFE Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Home Repair Program Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia is now accepting applications for its Home Repair Program, which provides needed home repairs for veterans, seniors, and disabled adults in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, and Mountain Park. Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County HOME Program. Applicants should own and live in their home, meet income guidelines, and have a need for home preservation, weatherization, and/ or critical home repairs. For more information about applying for the Home Repair Program, please visit or skirkland@habitatncg.org. Volunteer Help Wanted at Homestretch HomeStretch is looking for some shoppers! We are building a team to make shopping runs for the agency. Typically we need one person each week to purchase items for the apartment units (mop, broom, comforter, ironing board) or our agency freezer/pantry. HomeStretch will pay for all items purchased. Each week an request will be sent to all team members and whoever on the team is available to make the trip that week can volunteer. This approach allows for complete flexibility. If you re interested, please contact Carol Swan, HomeStretch Program Director at cswan@homestretch.org. Congratulations to our EfM Graduates! Congratulations to Mary Hogan, Lil Starn, Marge Garrett, and Carolyn Powers for successfully completing the four-year course of study of Education for Ministry (EfM)!!! EfM is a theological education program based upon small-group study and practice developed and administered by the School of Theology of the University of The South in Sewanee, Tennessee. The four-year course is a dynamic blend of scripture, church history, theology, ethics, worship, and theological reflection. St. David s has offered EfM for the last 28 years. The Graduates will be awarded the University of The South s School of Theology Certificates of Completion on Sunday, June 25 at the 10:00 a.m. service. Please congratulate them all when you see them. Even though we slow down a little during the summer here at church, please don't forget to send in your pledge envelopes! During the summer months, we still have to pay bills, salaries, etc. Congratulations! To Kenny & Dyan Roberson on the birth of their new son, Collin James Roberson, born on June 6, weighing 8lb 3oz and 20.5 in. long. Baptism on May 28, 2017: Cora Caroline Conard, age 7 months, (pictured l to r) parents are Matt & Jess Conard, pictured with Godparents Christi & Clayton Rogers. Grandparents are Patty & Mark Conard, parishioners. 3

4 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IN JULY St. David s Vacation Bible School 2017 July 17 July 21 9:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. All Children ages 3 years (potty trained) through rising 5th graders are welcome! Pre-printed forms are available at the Children s Table at the end of the main church hallway. Please turn in all completed paper forms into the basket at the Children s Table in the main hallway. You can also register online by going to Please note: Once you have logged into St. David s online system to register, click on HOME (upper left-hand corner) and then Available Registrations to see Children, Youth and Adult online registrations. Or you may download and print paper copies of the forms for Child Registration, Youth Volunteer, and Adult Volunteer. Questions? Please contact Judy Hine at children@stdavidchurch.org or GG Daly at gg@stdavidchurch.org FAMILY CAMP AT KANUGA Welcome to St. David s Family Camp 2017! Family, Faith & Fellowship, August 25-27, weeks left before the deadline! This weekend away from St. David's will be held at Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center, about a 3 hour drive from the church located in Hendersonville, NC on August 25th- 27th. It is a weekend focused on Family, Faith & Fellowship and designed as a special time for St. David s families to come together to unplug and build a community of faith. Booking is now available, please follow this link: Please contact Jennifer Rust (jrustlahood@gmail.com) or Mother Michelle Ortiz (mortiz@stdavidchurch.org) if you have any questions. 4 June 14, 2017

5 FALL WOMEN S RETREAT Fall 2017 St. David s Women s Retreat September 22-24, 2017 St. Mary s Conference Center, Sewanee, Tennessee Psalms...In God s Presence Through Songs and Prayers Speaker: Darlene Swanson, M.Div. Registration Information $235 in Anna House (private bathrooms) or $205 in St. Mary s Hall (shared bathrooms) Registrations will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Forms are available for pick-up on the table in the mailbox hallway, or you may register online and pay using a credit card by going to and clicking into the post on the left side. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 20, 2017 Questions: Please contact Lia Bertelson (liabertelson@gmail.com) or Diane Cummings (dcummings@cummingscpa.com) 5

6 DISCIPLE I CLASS Becoming Disciples through Bible Study Do Not Delay! We need to order books in July. Disciple I is a 34-week small group study (17 weeks with the Hebrew Scriptures and 17 weeks with the New Testament) emphasizing disciplined reading of - and listening to - the Scriptures. Students use both the Bible and the study guide to complete daily reading assignments, generally about 45 minutes of reading per day, and reflection. The Disciple curriculum is organized by themes such as "Sin" and "Trust" rather than a linear book by book study of the Bible. The group will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45 beginning August 16, Our first 17 weeks, focusing on the Old Testament, concludes Dec 20th. After the Christmas holidays we will begin the New Testament on January 3 rd with the last class on May 2 nd (allowing for a Spring break). The registration fee and the study guide is $50. Class size will be limited to twenty participants. Disciple I is a prerequisite for Disciple II, Disciple III and Disciple IV. For more information, please contact: Toni Cathcart, , toni.cathcart@yahoo.com Bob Coleman, , rwcoleman@bellsouth.net Peter Toy, , peterftoy@gmail.com Is tackling reading the whole Bible something you have wanted to do but has always seemed a daunting? Then the Disciple 1 course is for you! It is organized along major themes versus reading each book word by word. In doing so you still get a full view of the "Arc" of the Bible and an understanding of the relationship of the different books. The reading is done concurrently with a short video each class presented by expert but understandable scholars. This is then followed by discussion so the revelation of the Bible can be personal as well as educational. It does require the "discipline" to do the work. However, the time required is manageable and making the commitment is what being a Disciple is all about! (Bill Sleeper) STEPHEN MINISTRY Stephen Ministry offers one-to-one caring relationships so that those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to be supported through challenging times. Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus command to love one another. Through one-to-one confidential caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them through challenging times. For more information about caring at St. David s Episcopal Church, contactjon Ann Thompson, Stephen Ministry Co-chair, ; or contact the Rev. Michelle Ortiz, thestephen Ministry Referral Coordinator, at the church office at tel , ext. 102; or mortiz@stdavidchurch.org. Could you or someone you know benefit from a relationship with a Stephen Minister? 6 June 14, 2017

7 TREBLE MAKERS CHILDREN S CHOIRS St. David s has choirs for children and youth from PreK to 12 th grade! Why should children join the choir? Music helps to bring the heart and soul to our worship services. It s never too soon to start singing! Join the choir it s cheaper than therapy! Join the choir it s like yoga, but you won t have to wrap your legs around your neck! Join the choir it s like bacon, only better! Participating in the children s choirs is one of the first experiences your child can have in actually participating in a worship service. It elevates them from passive observer to active leader! It s praising God through music. Is there anything sweeter than hearing children praise God? It s a great friend group! Children who participate in music have better grades than those who don t. And they learn how music works, a skill they keep their entire life! Coming this Fall, we will have the: Cherub Choir, for PreK, Kindergarten and 1 st graders Primary Choir, for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd graders Junior/Youth Choir, for 4 th -12 th graders Don t hesitate! Join the Treble Makers choirs this fall! Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and LIFE to everything! Plato. Susie Clements, Music Associate, x131, susie@stdavidchurch.org. Our wonderful Basement Band playing at the Parish Picnic on June 4! 7

8 THURSDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY What A Savior! The Book of Hebrewswas written for Jewish believers who were torn between their new Christian faith and their old Jewish ways. They were tempted to fall back into Judaism because of growing persecution. The author of Hebrews cleared up confusion by writing an encouraging message showing that Jesus is greater, Christianity is superior, and that Christ is the perfect sacrifice for our sin! Come join the Thursday Morning Ladies Bible Study as we begin the amazing journey through the Book of Hebrews in September. We ll discover why the theme of Hebrews can be summarized in three beautiful words: Jesus is better! Call Kim Freeman for details. Needs Our Help! The three-bedroom, HomeStretch apartment sponsored by St. David s is currently vacant awaiting a new family. The unit is currently empty and it is our responsibility to ready it by the end of June for the next residents by gathering, supplying and furnishing it. Below is a list of items needed. Living Room Dining Room Bedrooms Bathroom Kitchen Other sofa, chair, coffee table, 2 end tables, desk, 2 lamps, television, television stand table, chairs full or queen bed frame/headboard, 3 twin bed frames/headboards, 3 night stands, 3 dressers, comfortesr, sheets, pillows, lamps rugs, shower curtain, towels, trash can bakeware, skillets, pots, dishes, glassware, cooking utensils, silverware, cutting board, knives, mixing bowls, toaster, coffeemaker, can opener, towels, pot holders, wall clock, trash can, aluminum foil, saran wrap, baggies, napkins, food for refrigerator & pantry vacuum, laundry basket, cleaning supplies, paper products, mop, broom, bucket (FURNITURE CAN BE USED, BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. ALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEED TO BE NEW.) If you are able to donate any of the items above, please contact Patty Conard at pmcga@comcast.net. Please do not bring anything to the church unless you have been asked to bring in a specific item! Thank You! 8 June 14, 2017

9 DELEGATES TO DIOCESAN ANNUAL COUNCIL Nomination of Delegates to Annual Council is now open: St. David's Vestry is searching for delegates and alternates to this Fall's Annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta to be held Friday and Saturday, Nov.10 11, First Baptist Church, Gainesville. The meeting agenda includes addressing the business of the diocese and a program, topic to be determined. To be selected to serve as a delegate or alternate to Annual Council you must be a confirmed communicant in good standing of the Parish, 2. who is a regular attendant at the services of the church, and 3. must be known by the Treasurer to have made and faithfully fulfilled, during the current year, a stated financial commitment for church support. If you are interested in serving as a delegate or alternate this year, please complete the form below and return it to Linda Thomas in the church office. Call the Linda ( , ext. 104) if you have any questions. The vestry will elect the delegates and alternates from the pool of applicants this summer. Nomination Form for Delegate to Annual Council of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Name: Phone: Confirmed Communicant in good standing? yes no Regularly attend what service during the school year? 7:45 am service 9 am service 11:15 am service Current stated financial commitment? yes no 9

10 10 Preschool camp is so much fun! Indoors or outdoors, there is never a dull moment!

11 MUSIC EDUTAINMENT OFFERED Wednesday evening, June 28 : Music Edutainment This unique Edutainment opportunity welcomes everyone who wants to learn the melodious language of music but is afraid to ask. It also welcomes those who would like to expand their singing range and music reading ability. It will be a fun evening of exploring the 7-letter alphabet and 12-step scales that comprise all music. The learning portion of the evening begins at 7pm in the choir gallery. If you would like to come earlier to a Pot- Luck get acquainted meal, you are cordially invited, also to come at 6:00pm. Meal attendees are welcome to bring a salad, casserole or dessert to share. Please Music Director Sue Mitchell-Wallace at music@stdavidchurch.org to reserve your place for 1) Class Only (7 8:30pm in choir gallery) 2) Pot-Luck Dinner and Class. ( 6:00-7pm Jeffords Hall; 7:00-8:30pm - choir gallery) STEWARDSHIP IN THE SUMMER June 2017 No, you can t just take the summer off from your spiritual life regardless if the Rector is on sabbatical or not. The June issue of Delta s Sky Magazine had an interesting title, The Currency of Joy. Obviously my thoughts we re intrigued about how this applies to my spiritual journey more so than my flying but that s just the way I see things. I look at headlines all the time and think about what God is telling me, not Madison Avenue, Wall Street or Washington, D.C., what s His message? My Currency of Joy comes purely from my faith in God; not that God is a candy dispenser always delivering the sweets but that in conjunction with turning over my dreams to Him, He sees what s best for me and gives me the opportunity to reach them if they are truly what His plan is for me. From past articles you know I m a huge advocate of Free Will, but also know that it is truly selfish to be selfless and that the more I turn over to God for His blessing on my plan, the more my plan come to fruition. I truly believe that looking to serve God in every situation opens my eyes to what He has in store for me and consequently becomes more of my plan as I become more of His. But Human Nature kicks in and I drift to dreaming of the Genie in a Bottle version of God who just gives me what I want regardless of His needs and that usually just explodes right in front of me. It is tough to remain in the co-pilot seat but remember who s there to drive you. When you are struggling to stay motivated to follow His lead remember Paul s message in Romans 12: He says, Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer (NIV). Living your Christian Stewardship filled life isn t easy but nothing easy is worth much compared to being challenged and achieving God s will for you. There s so much I don t understand, can t rationalize; but this I do know, that so long as I get out of my own way and turn it over to God - my dreams have a chance of happening. Thomas Nolfa Stewardship Cheerleader 11