The Second Sunday of Easter April 8, 2018, at Eleven o clock in the Morning

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1 The Second Sunday of Easter April 8, 2018, at Eleven o clock in Morning We are glad you are here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, no matter where you are on journey of life you are welcome in this church. We invite you to participate in our worship service, or simply observe, as you wish. We hope you will find Saint Paul s to be a place of refreshment renewal, where you experience presence of risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred sixty years. The monuments in our church graves in our churchyard reflect conflicts complexities of our nation s our city s history. While our building is old beautiful, our mission is contemporary forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with questions struggles of modern life faith of following way of Jesus. We are a community called to serve those in need in our city, in our nation, around world. Here you will find ministries with for children, youth, parents, seniors, singles, families in all configurations stages of life. We invite you to share your contact information on a visitor s card, located in each pew. H it to one of our clergy, an usher, or place it in offering plate.

2 To all our Visitors & Guests About Worship If liturgy (worship) of Episcopal Church is unfamiliar, n we hope you will find this information helpful. You are welcome in Episcopal Church, so first best resource we offer are your neighbors in pews. Just say, I m visiting, y will gladly help. The worship of Episcopal Church is rooted in practices of ancient Christianity. The structure of our services, architecture of our building, music, our physical postures participatory responses ALL hold rich meaning about our beliefs are intentional expressions of our relationship with God. In this bulletin you will find: Responses spoken by people are printed in bold italics. Directions for people are printed in italics. We encourage families with children to sit at front of Nave so that children can easily see hear liturgy. Children s bulletins for readers prereaders are available from ushers. Episcopalians customarily pray eir sting or kneeling, so please do what you find most comfortable. Notify an usher if you require an assisted listening device or any or assistance. Restrooms are located in parish hall. An usher will direct you. About Receiving Holy Communion ALL who come in faith are invited to receive Holy Communion at Saint Paul s. During communion, people form two short lines in center aisle at steps. After receiving bread wine or a blessing at altar rail, please exit through door to left of altar return to your pew via side aisles. For those who may prefer not to receive communion at main altar, a communion station is provided on main floor to right of center aisle. If you are unable to receive at eir station, clergy will bring bread wine to your pew. Please notify an usher before service begins. To receive a blessing at altar rail without receiving Communion, cross your arms over your chest, palms on your collar, until person on your left has received both bread wine. If your children are in nursery, you are invited to bring m to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.

3 Celebration of The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two The Word of God Organ Voluntary Music based on Victory Mr. Shafer James Biery Alan Bullard At Procession, Hymn 208 Alleluia! The strife is o er, battle done Victory Antiphon at beginning end 1 The 2 The 4 He 5 Lord! but from let let that Al song shouts hymns we le lu ia, al le lu ia, al le lu ia! strife powers closed by vic Christ bars death's of of of may to ir from dread tri ho praise live is of o'er, death yawn stripes have ing which bat done gates wound ry of life le gions hath heaven's sting high thy por serv umph ly his has joy tri sing tle ir done, worst, of hell, ed e, is dis won; persed: tals fell; ants free, be out gun. burst. Al le lu ia! umphs tell! to e. The Opening Acclamation Officiant People Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. The Collect for Purity Officiant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse thoughts of our hearts by inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

4 Gloria in excelsis Deo S280, by Robert Powell Glo ry to God in high est, peace to his peo ple on earth. Lord God, hea v'nly King, al might y God Fa r, we wor ship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glo ry. Lord Je sus Christ, on ly Son of Fa r, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take a way sin of world: have mer cy on us; you are seat ed at right h of Fa r: re ceive our prayer. For you a lone are Ho ly One, you a lone are Lord, you a lone are Most High, Je sus Christ, with Ho ly Spi rit, in glo ry of God Fa r. A men. The Collect of Day Officiant People Officiant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty everlasting God, who in Paschal mystery established new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into fellowship of Christ s Body may show forth in ir lives what y profess by ir faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives reigns with you Holy Spirit, one God, for ever ever. Amen.

5 The First Lesson Acts 4:3235 Now whole group of those who believed were of one heart soul, no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything y owned was held in common. With great power apostles gave ir testimony to resurrection of Lord Jesus, great grace was upon m all. There was not a needy person among m, for as many as owned ls or houses sold m brought proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at apostles feet, it was distributed to each as any had need. Lector People The Word of Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 133 Anglican Chant by Richard Farrant Sung by choirs 1 Oh, how good pleasant it is, * when brethren live toger in unity! 2 It is like fine oil upon head * that runs down upon beard, 3 Upon beard of Aaron, * runs down upon collar of his robe. 4 It is like dew of Hermon * that falls upon hills of Zion. 5 For re Lord has ordained blessing: * life for evermore. The Second Lesson 1 John 1:12:2 We declare to you what was from beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at touched with our hs, concerning word of life this life was revealed, we have seen it testify to it, declare to you eternal life that was with Far was revealed to us we declare to you what we have seen heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; truly our fellowship is with Far with his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing se things so that our joy may be complete. This is message we have heard from him proclaim to you, that God is light in him re is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie do not do what is true; but if we walk in light as he himself is in light, we have fellowship with one anor, blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful just will forgive us our sins cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, his word is not in us. My little children, I am writing se things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with Far, Jesus Christ righteous; he is atoning sacrifice for our sins, not for ours only but also for sins of whole world. Lector People The Word of Lord. Thanks be to God.

6 Hymn 206 Alleluia! O sons daughters, let us sing! O filii et filiae Al Antiphon (at beginning & at end) le lu ia, al le lu ia, al le lu ia! 1 O 2 That 3 When 4 "My 5 No 6 How The a how my he o'er he not "Thou for sons night Thom pierc long blest King midst y hs, saw yet death said, doubt "My ed faith art y less, my e a as ed er are of m had my whose hell peace but Lord ter daugh pos first side, Thom y heaven, came seen feet, feet, faith rose be dis be nal tri on ci liev God," life ters, tles O as who ir I has umph all ples' ing he shall let met tid Thom n have glo Lord ris show hs, con ing. Al here." Al word. Al be." Al cried. Al win. Al us in ings as, de not ious most en to stant le le le le le le sing! fear; heard, see; nied, seen, King, dear, Lord, e; side; been, lu lu lu lu lu lu ia! ia! ia! ia! ia! ia! (Ant.) The Holy Gospel John 20:1931 Gospeler People The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. When it was evening on that day, first day of week, doors of house where disciples had met were locked for fear of Jews, Jesus came stood among m said, Peace be with you. After he said this, he showed m his hs his side. Then disciples rejoiced when y saw Lord. Jesus said to m again, Peace be with you. As Far has sent me, so I send you. When he had said this, he bread on m said to m, Receive Holy Spirit. If you forgive sins of any, y are forgiven m; if you retain sins of any, y are retained. But Thomas (who was called Twin), one of twelve, was not with m when Jesus came. So or disciples told him, We have seen Lord. But he said to m, Unless I see mark of nails in his hs, put my finger in mark of nails my h in his side, I will not believe.

7 A week later his disciples were again in house, Thomas was with m. Although doors were shut, Jesus came stood among m said, Peace be with you. Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here see my hs. Reach out your h put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe. Thomas answered him, My Lord my God! Jesus said to him, Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen yet have come to believe. Now Jesus did many or signs in presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But se are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is Messiah, Son of God, that through believing you may have life in his name. Gospeler People The Gospel of Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Reverend John W. A. Jenkins The Nicene Creed All St All We believe in one God, Far, Almighty, maker of heaven earth, of all that is, seen unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, only Son of God, eternally begotten of Far, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with Far. Through him all things were made. For us for our salvation he came down from heaven: by power of Holy Spirit he became incarnate from Virgin Mary, was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death was buried. On third day he rose again in accordance with Scriptures; he ascended into heaven is seated at right h of Far. He will come again in glory to judge living dead, his kingdom will have no end. We believe in Holy Spirit, Lord, giver of life, who proceeds from Far Son. With Far Son he is worshiped glorified. He has spoken through Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for forgiveness of sins. We look for resurrection of dead, life of world to come. Amen. The Prayers of People Kneeling, Leader People pray responsively: Officiant In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence. Leader People For all people in ir daily life work; For our families, friends, neighbors, for those who are alone.

8 For this community, nation, world; especially, Donald our President; for Nathan Henry, our governors; for leadership of CSRA; For all who work for justice, freedom, peace. For just proper use of your creation; For victims of hunger, fear, injustice, oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to sick, friendless, needy. For peace unity of Church of God; especially for our congregation in Douglas, St. Andrew s, in our companion diocese of Dominican Republic, St. Thomas in Gautier; For all who proclaim Gospel, all who seek Truth. For Michael our Presiding Bishop, Scott our Bishop; for our clergy, George, John, Bill; for all bishops or ministers; for our Vestry, for our Wardens, Billy Leslie; For all who serve God in his Church. For all who are serving our country at home abroad, especially Dylan Lur, Marty Sullivan, Joe Way, Joe Marsh, Trey Scott; That y may be strengned by indwelling of your Holy Spirit. For special needs concerns of this congregation, especially Betty Walker, Rachel Carroll, Sudie Lea O Connor, Pete Way, Wilma White, Linda Wearred, Lois H, Alice Sers, Ry Smith, Dot Aiken, Jimmy Long, Keith Saunders, Deanna Kitchens, Leila Hopkins, Tammy Garner, Midgee Hazelriggs, Curtis Johnson, James Yarborough, Byron Beard, Chris Jeter, Wayne Daley, Paige, Sterling, Kathleen Scott, Chuck Mason, Beth Wilcox Lee. Silence. The People may add ir own petitions. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all blessings of this life. Silence. The People may add ir own thanksgivings. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever ever. We pray for all who have died, that y may have a place in your eternal kingdom, especially Jane Chler. Silence. The People may add ir own petitions. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon m; Who put ir trust in you. Officiant Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only what accords with your will; those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

9 The Peace Officiant The peace of Lord be always with you. People And also with you. All St The Ministers People greet one anor in name of Lord. Parish Greetings & Announcements The Reverend George D. Muir The Holy Communion: Rite Two The Offertory Sentence Celebrant The Offertory Anm Kevin Sadowski Day of arising We walk by faith, not by sight The Saint Paul s Choir We walk by faith not by sight; with gracious words draw near, O Christ, who spoke as none e er spoke: My peace be with you here. We may not touch your hs side, nor follow where you trod; but in your promise we rejoice, cry, My Lord God! Help n, O Lord, our unbelief; may our faith abound to call on you when you are near seek where you are found: That, when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light we may behold you as you are, with full endless sight. Presentation Hymn At Lamb s high feast we sing Salzburg At Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our vic to rious King, who hath washed us in tide flow ing from his pierc ed side; praise we him, whose love di vine gives his sa cred Blood for wine, gives his Bo dy for feast, Christ vic tim, Christ priest.

10 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift m to Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks praise. Celebrant It is right, a good joyful thing, always everywhere to give thanks to you, Far Almighty, Creator of heaven earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, has taken away sin of world. By his death he has destroyed death, by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels Archangels with all company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim glory of your Name: Sanctus Benedictus S125, by Richard Proulx Ho ly, ho ly, ho ly Lord, God of pow er might, heaven earth are full of your glo ry, Ho san na in high est. Ho san na in high est. Blessed is he who comes in name of Lord. Ho san na in high est. Ho san na in high est. Please kneel as you are able.

11 Celebrant Holy gracious Far: In your infinite love you made us for yourself;, when we had fallen into sin become subject to evil death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, God Far of all. He stretched out his arms upon cross, offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for whole world. On night he was hed over to suffering death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his disciples, said, Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for remembrance of me. After supper he took cup of wine; when he had given thanks, he gave it to m, said, Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of new Covenant, which is shed for you for many for forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for remembrance of me. Celebrant Therefore we proclaim mystery of faith: All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Celebrant We celebrate memorial of our redemption, O Far, in this sacrifice of praise thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, ascension, we offer you se gifts. The Lord s Prayer Sanctify m by your Holy Spirit to be for your people Body Blood of your Son, holy food drink of new unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, serve you in unity, constancy, peace; at last day bring us with all your saints into joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, with him, in him, in unity of Holy Spirit all honor glory is yours, Almighty Far, now for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All Our Far, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is kingdom, power, glory, for ever ever. Amen.

12 The Breaking of Bread Invitation Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep feast. Alleluia. Celebrant This is table, not of Church, but of Lord. It is made ready for those who love him for those who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith you who have little, you who have been here often you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow you who have failed. Come, because it is Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here. Fraction Anm The Refrains are sung by all S169, by Ray W. Urwin Cantor My flesh is food in deed, my blood is drink in deed, says Lord. Cantor Those All My flesh is food in deed, my blood is drink in deed, says Lord. who eat my flesh drink my blood dwell in me I in m. My All flesh is food in deed, my blood is drink in deed, says Lord. All who come in faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion. The Communion Music Organ Voluntary Prelude on Christ ist Ersten J. K. F. Fischer Sarah Pritchard, Music Associate Emerita

13 Hymn 192 This joyful Eastertide Vreuchten 1 This 2 Death's 3 My joy flood flesh ful Eas hath lost in hope ter tide, a its chill, since shall rest, way with sin sor Je sus crossed riv for a sea son slum row! er: ber, My Lord till Love, of trump all from Cru life, east ci fied, hath from ill my to west shall sprung pass wake to ing life life dead this de in mor liv num row. er. ber. Had Christ, that once was slain, ne'er burst his three day pris on, our faith had been in vain; but now is Christ a ris en, a ris en, a ris en, a ris en. The PostCommunion Prayer Said by all, kneeling Almighty everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with spiritual food of most precious Body Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; for assuring us in se holy mysteries that we are living members of Body of your Son, heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Far, send us out to do work you have given us to do, to love serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, to Holy Spirit, be honor glory, now for ever. Amen. The Blessing Celebrant

14 Hymn 182 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Truro 1 Christ 2 Christ 3 Not 4 In 5 Christ 1 emp 2 years 3 moved 4 scorn 5 ev 1 prais 2 here 3 midst 4 loves 5 lives is is throned ev is ty in by or ery es of a a a ery a ring. now life, more, learns live! live! bove, in live! to Pal hu wealth fu His our his Let No re sult, His es man di ture Chris long mote rift, Spi sky. tine, pains, vide, age, love con Sa lives, joy, in quer vior though his tians er ly rit Let he but he till death ev with ev jus sing. bound high, war burns streets comes dai suf all shall ery er tice, His to un where through to ly, fers cre nev place Fa cru love, cross dis touched, co this homes claim in still, a er r ci sts tant un lor, with yet tion die. time. reigns. fied. praise. The Dismissal Celebrant Go in peace to love serve Lord. Alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Organ Voluntary Processional on Truro Edward L. Good Keith Shafer Flowers on Altar this Sunday The flowers on altar are given to glory of God in memory of Adrian Benjamin Massie, with love fond memories of his life. Given by Massie family arranged by Flower Guild.

15 Parish Announcements 5:30 6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion. Carl Purdy is our guest musician. Second quarter open Sundays for altar flowers: April 15; May 6; June 10, 17. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor one of se Sundays in honor or memory of someone or many someones please contact parish office at The normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone contribute to Flower Guild at same time. Mark your calendars for Pub Theology April 9, 7 pm, at Pizza Joint in downtown Augusta! Join a varied group of young(ish) adults to explore some of big questions around our meaning, purpose, God. We hope to grow in our understing of ourselves God as we gar toger over drinks (wher coke or ale). We welcome all faiths, but especially focus on Christian perspective informed by Episcopal tradition. For more information please Ranie at rneislar@saintpauls.org, or visit our page on Facebook, Pub Theology of Augusta. Saint Paul s Creation Care Team will meet on Wednesday, April 11,5:30 pm in Berlin Room. All members of parish are invited. Please join us! Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, April 11, 6 pm. On menu: pork with squash apples, rice pilaf, stewed cabbage. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please RSVP to Todd Shafer at williamtshafer@gmail.com so that we can be best hosts. Birthday Celebration, Sunday, April 15, during Coffee Conversation (10:30 10:45 am). Join us for our brief but joyful celebration in Tyler Hall for all whose birthdays fall in April. Please note change of date. SPC Youth will serve community with or churches from our area doing various service activities in our neighborhood through City Serve project, Saturday, April 21. We will gar in morning, serve, have lunch downtown. More details are forthcoming, but mark your calendars! Contact Ranie Neislar at rneislar@saintpauls.org for more information. Friendships are one of few things that improve with age. It s not too late Let s Celebrate! RSVP now for Spring Primetime Party, Sunday April 29, 6 8 pm, at home of Julie Billy Badger. $5 per person at door. Bring an appetizer to share. Need address/directions? Contact Parish Office (706) or mailbox@saintpauls.org. Take me out to Ballpark! It is that time of year again, for our Third Annual Saint Paul s Night at Ballpark! Come join us Friday, May 11, 2018, 7:05 pm to cheer on our Augusta Greenjackets at brnew SRP Park. They will be playing Rome Braves, so it will be a great night of baseball. Like last year, your ticket includes admission, an allyoucaneat dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, grilled chicken, along with tea soft drinks. We are asking for a $15 donation per person to help defray cost of this event, as it costs church $25 per ticket. Please contact Todd Shafer at williamtshafer@gmail.com to reserve your tickets. CALLING THE CURIOUS: Are you curious to explore meaning of Holy Scripture, history traditions of Christianity, our everchanging understing of God that you may more deeply live your faith? Then it is time to consider Education for Ministry (EfM) program. EfM is a smallgroup study spiritual growth program open to ALL people begins each August. Contact Saint Paul s EfM leaders, Suzanne PursleyCrotteau (spursleycrotteau@gmail.com) Fr. John Jenkins (jjenkins@saintpauls.org) to have a full conversation about it. WE LOVE EfM! Saint Paul s Church communicates by a weekly newsletter. If you would like to receive yours, call Parish Office at (706) , send a request to mailbox@saintpauls.org, or scan QR code on back of bulletins.

16 Serving Today The Reverend George D. Muir The Reverend John W. A. Jenkins The Reverend William K. Dolen John Robertson Erick Montgomery, Gayle Morgan, Ranie Neislar Lindsey Vanhook, John Clemens, Susan Yarborough John Joseph Scherer, Kennedy Horton, William Scherer, Courtney Shafer Allen Harison, Benjie Mason, Shirley Smith, Louis Walker Soleta Baird, Julia Hickman, Clint Carroll, Emily Lamb Bob Rollins Christine Flanagan Celebrant Officiant Preacher Assisting Priest Verger Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Acolytes Ushers Altar Guild Audio/Visual Team Vestry Person of Day Vestry & Officers Billy Badger, Sr. Warden Leslie Lambert, Jr. Warden Ann Ewell, Treasurer Brett Montroy, Chancellor Vestry Term Expires 2019 Vestry Term Expires 2020 Vestry Term Expires 2021 Carine Boardman Nancy Cercy Carol Cook Charlie Enicks Allen Harison Christine Flanagan John Robertson Pamela Uros Donald Horton Committee Chairs Altar Guild Carine Stuckey Acolytes Todd Shafer Birthday Sundays Eleanor Taylor & Mary Porter Vann Buildings Grounds Dick Manning Celtic Receptions Ann Pendarvis Children, Youth, Families Todd Shafer Endowment & Finance Monty Osteen Evangelism in transition Facebook Lindsey Painter Flower Guild Pamela DormineyUros & Clint Carroll History Sid Shields & Wendell Tanner Hospitality Anita Tanner Interior Oversight Minta Nixon Linen Guild Minta Nixon Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers Carolyn Dolen Nursery Guild Laura Robertson Outreach Anita Tanner & Marilyn Grau Parish Life in transition Ushers Rex Teeslink Clergy Staff The Reverend George Muir, Interim Rector ext. 211 The Reverend John Jenkins, Assistant Rector ext. 205 Keith Shafer, Director of Music ext. 215 Ranie Neislar, Coordinator of Youth Ministries ext. 206 Mary Jackson, Facility Manager ext. 203 Meredith Beach, Parish Accountant ext. 204 Elisabeth Price, Parish Administrator ext. 225 Sarah Pritchard, Music Associate Emerita Hillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, Sextons Howard Lovett, Director of Audio Visual Services Visit our website Saint Paul's Church is a parish of Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. The Church is open for prayer daily 9 am 3 pm, Monday Thursday, & 9 am 12 pm, Friday. The Church Office Parish House are closed Saturdays as well as Sunday afternoons. Tel: Join Our List