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Volume 43, Issue 16 September 26, 2018 the illumination news from Saturday, October

The Blessing of the Animals will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, to celebrate

We are reminded of God s love for us and all creation by the exemplary life of St.

Each pet and owner receives a blessing, and the pets get a treat!

3 Yoga class being offered Pg. 3 Outdoors Ministry update Pg.

1 Volume 43, Issue 16 September 26, 2018 the illumination news from Saturday, October 11 a.m. The Blessing of the Animals will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 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 at 11:00 a.m. The service will take place there and is brief. Each pet and owner receives a blessing, and the pets get a treat! Inside this Issue Pg. 3 Episcopal Relief & Development Pg. 3 Baptisms on Nov. 4 Pg. 3 Yoga class being offered Pg. 3 Outdoors Ministry update Pg. 4 New Member Reception Pg. 4 Connections Café Pg. 5 Trunk or Treat Event Pg. 5 Social Media Sunday Pg. 6 Warm Coat Drive Pg. 7 Adult Sundays & Wednesdays Pg. 8 All Saints Sunday remembrance form Social Media Sunday, September 30! 1

Roswell, GA 30076 770-993-6084 (office) 770-993-8504 (fax) Church Office: M-Th 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9-11:30am Church office Email: office@stdavidchurch.org Church Web Site: www.stdavidchurch.org St.

org In the event of a Pastoral Emergency after hours, call the church office at 770-993-6084, follow the voice prompt, hit the #6 on your keypad, leave a message, and the Priest on call will return

29 8:30 Men s Bible Study-PH 9:00 Diocesan Invite, Welcome, Connect Event JFH 10:00 Dutch School Mercy clssrm 10:30 AA Mtg.-House Sunday, Sept.

1 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library 1:15 Cottage School cooking class JFH kitchen 6:15 EFM Bethany 6:30 Scouts-Sinclair House 7:00 Ballroom Dance-JFH Tuesday, Oct.

3 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 11:00 Women s Bible Study-JFH 1:00 Path to Shine-JFH classrooms 5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner-JFH 6:30 Wed. night programs-jfh Thursday, Oct.

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 October 10. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 5, CALENDAR a.m./ p.m. JFH=Jeffords Fellowship Hall, PH=Grace Parish Hall Saturday, Sept. 29 8:30 Men s Bible Study-PH 9:00 Diocesan Invite, Welcome, Connect Event JFH 10:00 Dutch School Mercy clssrm 10:30 AA Mtg.-House Sunday, Sept. 30 4:00 EYC at Sinclair House 6:00 Chapel Mass Grace PH 6:30 Basement Band rehearsal Monday, Oct. 1 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library 1:15 Cottage School cooking class JFH kitchen 6:15 EFM Bethany 6:30 Scouts-Sinclair House 7:00 Ballroom Dance-JFH Tuesday, Oct. 2 6:30 Bible Study at IHOP 11:30 59 & Holding Luncheon 3:45 Dutch School classes 5:30 Preschool Pasta dinner-jfh 6:30 Preschool Open House 7:00 Bell Choir rehearsal Wednesday, Oct. 3 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 11:00 Women s Bible Study-JFH 1:00 Path to Shine-JFH classrooms 5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner-JFH 6:30 Wed. night programs-jfh Thursday, Oct. 4 10:00 Ladies Bible Study-PH 6:00 Al-Anon PH 7:00 Choir rehearsal-gallery Friday, Oct. 5 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library Saturday, Oct. 6 8:00 Scoutmaster Mtg.-House 8:30 Men s Bible Study-PH 10:30 AA Mtg.-House 11:00 Blessing of Animals Sunday, Oct. 7 10:15 New Member Reception-JFH 4:00 EYC at Sinclair House 4:30 Parents Night Out-offsite 6:00 Chapel Mass in Grace PH Monday, Oct. 8 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library 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 Lectionary for Sept. 30 Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, Psalm 19:7-14 James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50 Lectionary for Oct. 7 Genesis 2:18-24, Psalm 8 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, Mark 10: September 26, 2018

P ARISH LIFE Camp Mikell Folk School Join us at the Fall Mikell Folk School, Friday, Oct. 19 Sunday, Oct. 21!

Our very own parishioners, Jere & Donna Stokely will be teaching the stained glass class, and Tom Wilson will teach photography. Registration forms can be found on the website, www.campmikell.com.

David s? Are you looking for a way to get more out of your Sunday worship experiences? Then serving as an Acolyte just might be for you!

Training for new acolytes is currently being scheduled. Please contact Mike Tompros: cell 770-331-7128 or acolytes@stdavidchurch.org.

3 P ARISH LIFE Camp Mikell Folk School Join us at the Fall Mikell Folk School, Friday, Oct. 19 Sunday, Oct. 21! Classes include soap making, woodturning, weaving, beginner s stained glass making, photography, painting, and independent study! Our very own parishioners, Jere & Donna Stokely will be teaching the stained glass class, and Tom Wilson will teach photography. Registration forms can be found on the website, Questions? Amanda Price amanda@campmikell.com, call , or speak to Donna or Jere Stokely. ACOLYTE CALL TO 6 TH 12 TH GRADERS Do you want to be more involved in the life of St. David s? Are you looking for a way to get more out of your Sunday worship experiences? Then serving as an Acolyte just might be for you! We are looking for 6 th through 12 th graders who are willing to commit to serving at the 9:00 a.m. or the 11:15 a.m. service or 1:15 p.m. Hispanic Service. Training for new acolytes is currently being scheduled. Please contact Mike Tompros: cell or acolytes@stdavidchurch.org. Episcopal Relief and Development Episcopal Relief and Development works with partners across the world to alleviate hunger, create economic opportunities, respond to disasters, promote health and strengthen communities. If you would like to donate to hurricane relief efforts you may donate online at Cup of Grace Coffee Time We have started a new coffee ministry after the 11:15 a.m. service A Cup of Grace. This is simply continuing the Communion begun within, re-gathering to welcome newcomers, and chat before going our separate ways. We are asking for volunteer pairs to start the coffee, arrange the cups and water pitchers, and gather folks into Grace Hall. Contact Margot, , to help us share a cup of grace. Baptisms on November 4 Our next baptisms are scheduled for All Saints Sunday, November 4 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. Yoga class to be offered A one hour class is being offered on Mondays at 10:30 am starting on October 8 th in Grace Parish Hall. The focus will be centered around mindful movement and breathwork. This class promotes strength, balance, flexibility and stress reduction. This will be a basic level class, with no experience needed. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Mats and blocks will be available, if you do not have one of your own. Donation of $5 is recommended. Mary Veal, a fellow parishioner, is RYT 200 certified and a registered Yoga Alliance instructor. 59 & Holding October Program Please join us on Tuesday, October 2, in Jeffords Hall for 59 & Holding. Fellowship starts at 11:30 followed by lunch and program at 12:00. Carol Harrison, parishioner and wife of the late Rev. Hendree Harrison, will share with us a bit of the history of St. David s. Please join us and hear her story of our church. Donations for lunch will be appreciated. Reservations required. Please call , ext. 125, or sign up in the mailbox hallway. Deadline is September 27 to sign up. Handbell Choir Needs Ringers! Previous ringing experience or music note reading, while helpful, is not necessary; bring a sense of adventure, a willing heart, and the ability to count to eight! We have fun together. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:00 p.m. For information, contact Susie Clements, x131, susie@stdavidchurch.org Outdoors Ministry Let s go outdoors! Rowell Riverside Free Concert October 6 th 7-9 at 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Come listen to music, share the open air and get to know your fellow parishioners. Event is family friendly. There will be vendors for beverages, food and snacks or bring your picnic and chairs. Come early to walk the trail by the river! Sign up at table in mailbox hallway. Saturday Hike - Plans are underway for a hike on October 13th. Details coming soon. 3

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION NEW MEMBER RECEPTION ON OCTOBER 7 On Sunday, October 7, 2017, at 10:15 a.m.

David s to come together to enrich and grow our feeling of community and share our faith life.

All Adult Sunday School classes have been re-scheduled in hopes that all will attend this reception!

We will gather in Jeffords Hall for coffee and light refreshments at 10:15 a.m. Please come WEAR YOUR NAMETAGS.

4 NEW MEMBER RECEPTION NEW MEMBER RECEPTION ON OCTOBER 7 On Sunday, October 7, 2017, at 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m., during the Rector s Forum, all are invited to join us as we Welcome New Members to Fellowship and Faith - an opportunity for new and established members of St. David s to come together to enrich and grow our feeling of community and share our faith life. It s a time to meet new members, make new friends (even if they re not new members) and renew acquaintances with some we haven t seen for a while! All Adult Sunday School classes have been re-scheduled in hopes that all will attend this reception! This is also a wonderful time to invite a friend to worship a golden opportunity to introduce a friend or co-worker to our family of faith at St. David s. We will gather in Jeffords Hall for coffee and light refreshments at 10:15 a.m. Please come WEAR YOUR NAMETAGS. Our newest members have a blue ribbon attached to their nametags, so please make a special effort to greet and welcome them! This class will begin on October 28, and continue on in Grace Parish Hall at 10:15 a.m. 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. Oct. 28 Introductions, Tour of the Church Nov. 4 Ministries Overview, Pastoral Care Nov. 11 Communications, Stewardship 4 September 26, 2018

TRUNK OR TREAT ON OCTOBER 24! Trunk or Treat Halloween hosted by St. David s Children of all ages from St.

Costumes will be blessed on this night and on the next Sunday, Oct. 28, during the 9:00 am service. Can you decorate your trunk this year and give out candy?

in church hallway. Cookout by the Men s club - hot dogs, chips, & water! October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

5 TRUNK OR TREAT ON OCTOBER 24! Trunk or Treat Halloween hosted by St. David s Children of all ages from St. David s, our Preschool, and the surrounding community are invited to come trick or treat from the decorated van and car trunks of church members parked in the back parking lot. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Costumes will be blessed on this night and on the next Sunday, Oct. 28, during the 9:00 am service. Can you decorate your trunk this year and give out candy?? Contact Judy Hine at children@stdavidchurch.org to reserve your spot for Trunk or Treat or to volunteer to help! You may also sign up at the Trunk or Treat table at the end of the main church hallway. Cookout by the Men s club - hot dogs, chips, & water! October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. More than a day devoted simply to taking selfies, Social Media Sunday offers the church the opportunity to utilize a number of platforms to spread our messages among our congregation, as well as the world at large. St. David s Episcopal Church has a couple of tools we use to notify people of upcoming events as well as reflect upon recent activities. We primarily use two social media programs to communicate: Facebook: Facebook is our most popular platform. Our primary account, saintdavidchurch/ is where we post information. We often display pictures, detail events such as special services, and share links to videos or other forms of media. Give our page a like to be informed about our news. Instagram: Instagram is a popular app that uses pictures or short videos accompanied with brief messages. Simply download the application on your smartphone and follow our and St. David If you choose to snap a picture or share a message about church on Sunday, be sure to use #sms18 and #stddavidsroswellga so that others can find your post. While social media may often be associated with frivolity and vanity, St. David s aims to focus on ways it allows us to connect with one another. Valuable information may just be a click away! Social Media Sunday

6 WARM COAT COLLECTION St. David s will start collecting coats on October 1 in the mailbox hallway. 6 September 26, 2018

7 SUNDAY MORNINGS The Rector s Forum Meets every Sunday in Jeffords Fellowship Hall, front half, at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 30: Health & Wellness Ministry Protect Our Flock, Get Your Flu Shot!! Get the 411 on all you need to know about the flu season and the flu shot from St. David's Health and Wellness Ministry. Meets on Sunday in the St. Gabriel room at 10:15 a.m. November 4, 11, 18: Contemplation & Conversation Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 This class with begin with a reading from Sunday's lectionary and then enter into a time of silent contemplation. Following the silence everyone will be invited to share reflections about the scripture and connections to our lives today. led by The Rev. Michelle Ortiz. Adventures in Bible Study in the Bethany room (upstairs back hallway) beginning Sunday, Sept. 16, at 10:15 a.m. Come join the group new topic each week! facilitated by Donna Nolfa Coffee & Conversation Meets every Sunday in Jeffords Fellowship Hall, back half, at 10:15 a.m. Grab a cup of coffee and come connect with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Share what's going on in your life, discuss current events, reflect on the scripture readings and sermon or more. This time and space is offered for you to deepen your faith and fellowship with others. WEDNESDAYS Wednesday Night Program Meets weekly on Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 12 in front half of Jeffords Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 Oct. 17: The Book of Common Prayer The full scope of our worship is contained in the liturgies, prayers and documents of this book. So careful study of The Book of Common Prayer will reveal the full faith of the Anglican Communion, its theology and its practice. led by The Rev. Ken Swanson, Ph.D Forum: September 12 - October 24 Meets weekly on Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 12 in back half of Jeffords Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. "The Way of Love; Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life" Come learn about and discuss the seven essential parts of what our Presiding Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry calls the Jesus Movement. "The Jesus Movement is the ongoing community of people who center their lives on Jesus and following him into loving, liberating and life-giving relationship with God, each other and creation. led by The Rev. Michelle Ortiz Explorations in Faith (a.k.a. Wednesday Women s Bible Study) Meets weekly on Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 12 in Grace PH at 11:00 a.m. Join us at 11:00 a.m. in Grace Parish Hall as we build a deeper relationship with the divine through a variety of means including the gospel, studies of contemporary culture, and theological reflection. Our first series begins on 9/12 with In His Image, a look at what it really means to be made in God's image and the challenges we face today in recognizing that image in others despite our differences. led by Judi Gullat 7

8 RECTOR S FORUM ON SEPT. 30 FLU SEASON IS COMING! 8 LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OUR FLOCK ST. DAVID S RECTOR S FORUM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 TH JEFFORDS HALL

1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076 770-993-6084 www.stdavidchurch.org Mailed September 26, 2018 Return Service Requested Postmaster: Important dated Church Material; please do not hold.

9 1015 Old Roswell Rd., Roswell, GA Mailed September 26, 2018 Return Service Requested Postmaster: Important dated Church Material; please do not hold. October 24 All Saints Sunday is November 4 Sunday, Nov. 4, is the day we remember loved ones who have died (especially in the past year). We will have a special bulletin insert for the Sunday services on Nov. 4. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY Remembrance Forms Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in Glory everlasting. Amen. (BCP 245) Please tell us the name(s) you want to have included by filling out this form and placing it in the church office mailbox (on bottom row, in middle of the parish mailboxes). You may also the names to linda@stdavidchurch.org with All Saints in the subject line. Names must be submitted by Monday, October 29. Please remember the following names during the St. David's Church All Saints celebration: Submitter s name, please: 9

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