Parish Picnic Brings the Farm to the Parish

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1 Volume 11, Issue 5 May 2013 Parish Picnic Brings the Farm to the Parish Mark your calendars now for the annual All Saints Parish Picnic! Following the theme of Farm to Parish, the church grounds will be transformed into a farm, allowing all us city folks to slow down and enjoy the pleasures our country cousins regularly experience. Adults and kids alike will delight in a farm-to-table menu from Five Star Culinary Group and parishioner, Alex Ottley. To make the meal completely eco-friendly, it will be served on fully compostable dinnerware! Kids will be entertained by a petting area with farm animals and pony rides for those under 75 pounds. Older youth will help with face painting and mug for the camera posing as farmers, bluegrass wannabes, or pickers. We ll also be joined by our friends from King of Pops and Moore Farms who ll have extra goodies available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided by Blue Grass Flash Mob, a talented mandolin, stand-up bass and violin group. We ll have a visit from Moore Farms with an old fashioned farmer s market table so you can sample fresh produce straight from their farm. Don t forget to bring a bit of extra cash to partake of the Moore Farm s Market, wine, local beer keg, and King of Pops cart. Some of the centerpieces and other decorations will also be available for sale. And of course, the picnic will feature the annual dessert contest, but this time with a twist. Besides the usual categories for adult and kid creations, we ll have a special 50 miler category. To win its special prize, your dessert must be made from ingredients that come from within 50 miles of the parish so put on your thinking caps and pull out your recipe boxes/books. Extra dessert contest judges and volunteers are needed; contact Marti Breen (see below) to offer your services. Sunday, June 2 11:30 2:00 p.m. in the courtyard (following the 10:00 a.m. worship service) Costs are $12 per adult and $6 per kid (ages 2 to 12-years-old), or $40 for the family. Children 2-years-old and younger are free. Book your spot now at the Parish Life table between services during May or go online to register at allsaintsatlanta.org. For more information contact Marti Breen at or mbreen@ c3marketing.com. It s time to save the date for All Saints Kanuga 2013! Join us for our annual parish retreat the weekend of October 4 6. As always, this year s retreat will provide a wonderful opportunity to relax, reflect, renew old friendships and make new ones, all in the spectacular setting of the North Carolina mountains. This year s Kanuga chairs, David Dean and Kathleen Clark, together with co-chairs Luke and Elizabeth Barton, are planning a fun-filled schedule that has something for everyone. The weekend will kick off Friday afternoon with a welcoming reception hosted by the Bartons, and that evening will feature our very own All Saints Idol, a talent show for the whole family, so dust off those dancing shoes, brush up those comedy routines, and get ready to strut your stuff for your fellow Saints. (Judges panel TBA nominations are welcome)! continued on page 8

2 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY All Saints Episcopal Church is a parish in the Diocese of Atlanta. The Rt. Rev d Robert C. Wright, Bishop The Rt. Rev d Keith B. Whitmore, Assistant Bishop R ECTOR The Rev d Geoffrey M. St.J. Hoare VESTRY Hank Harris, Senior Warden Sara Ann Vaughan, Junior Warden Greg Giornelli, Clerk Stockton Croft, Treasurer Michael Gragnani, Assistant Treasurer Carl Anderson Mose Bond Trav Carter Elizabeth Hale Chuck Konas Bob Miller Elizabeth Nadal Geoff Pope Kathy Roberts Lee Robinson Sloan Smith Janet Todd Jere Wells Cappa Woodward Comer Yates C LERGY The Rev d Noelle York-Simmons, Associate Rector The Rev d Charles M. Girardeau, Associate Rector The Rev d Timothy H. Black, Associate Rector The Rev d Elizabeth Shows Caffey, Associate Rector C LERGY A SSOCIATES The Very Rev d Harry Pritchett, Rector Emeritus The Rev d Robert T. M. Book The Rev d Bill Clarkson The Rev d Dr. James M. Donald The Rev d Karen P. Evans The Rev d William L. Evans The Rev d Spurgeon Hays The Rev d Grant LeRoux, Jr. The Rev d Charles Scott May The Rev d Dr. David M. Moss III The Rev d Gary Mull The Rev d Milton H. Murray The Rev d Burl Salmon The Very Rev d Spenser Simrill The Rev d Walter E. Smith The Rev d Paul Thim A DMINISTRATIVE, FACILITIES & PROGRAM S TAFF Trip Barnes, ASAP Program Assistant Lauri Begley, Director of Parish Life Lisa Bell-Davis, Publications Coordinator Elizabeth Chenault, Associate Organist & Choirmaster Raymond Chenault, Organist & Choirmaster Nancy Dodson, Director of Finance Bruce Garner, Head Verger Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator Lori Guarisco, Threads Coordinator LaTrell Harrison, Program & Communications Assistant Ellen Hayes, Director of Stewardship & Development Wynn Henderson, Assistant in Children s Formation Leanne Herrmann, Accompanist, Youth & Children s Choirs Maurice Johnson, Parish Sexton Pat Kiley, Rector s Assistant Karol Kimmell, Director of Youth & Children s Music Louisa Merchant, Refugee Ministries Coordinator Randy Miller, Director of Security Stephen Monford, Parish Sexton Marie-Louise Muhumuza, Receptionist Maurice D. Reddick, Project/Facilities Manager Vicky Reddick, Nursery Coordinator Bob Sawyer, Webmaster Charles Snell, Assistant Choirmaster All Saints Episcopal Church Top left to right: Preparing for the Easter Vigil; the sanctuary and altar are always beautful come Easter morning, thanks to All Saints wonderful Flower Guild. Bottom: Parishioners and visitors line up for family photos in front of the beautiful flowered cross on Easter morning. Grace Notes A special thanks and blessings to each of the kind and dedicated usher volunteers for their time and contributions at the Holy Week Services: David Barber, John Boswell, Doug Bragg, Chris Burgess, Sam Donaldson, Hank Harris, Tom Holmes, Robert Lewis, Dot Miller, Jamie Miller, Jason Naunas, Sam Newberry, Jim Petty, Charlie Rigby, J. Harry Shannon, David Smith, David Todd, Charlie Vorndran, and Debbie Wilson. During Holy Week we enjoyed several services that hold special challenges for our lectors. Because one of those services didn t have a printed bulletin, you might not know who read. Thanks to the dauntless David Langford, Ed Wooller, and Kim Roeder Westbrook, who read Hebrew and read in the dark during the service of Tenebrae on Wednesday evening, March 27. Grateful thanks to Elizabeth Nadal, Nancy Sherman, Audrey Radcliff, Cappa Woodward and Sara Ann Vaughan for your wonderful help with the lunch prep following the Holy Week Preaching Series. Many thanks to Karl Welsher, Cal Crutchfield and Bill Evans for their leadership with the annual men s retreat.

3 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY C ALENDAR may Week One Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday Morning Discussion, Last Wednesday Night Supper 5:00 7:00 p.m. in Ellis Hall Kerygma: An Introduction to the Bible 6:30 8:00 p.m. in P307 Young Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. in P305 with Jeff Watkins Shakespeare on Sundays, May 5 & 19 10:15 a.m. in Ellis Hall Week Two 6 Easter Rite 13 9:00 and 11:15 a.m worship services Shakespeare on Sundays 10:15 a.m. in Ellis Hall Monday, May 6 Monday Morning Moms Kerygma: Genesis 2:30 p.m., Skylight Room Tuesday, May 7 Egg-Onomics Breakfast Series 7:30 a.m. in Ellis Hall Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday Morning Discussion, Kerygma: An Introduction to the Bible 6:30 8:00 p.m. in P307 Young Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. in P305 Week Three Sunday, May 12 7 Easter Defining Moments in All Saints History Speaker: Harry Pritchett 10:15 a.m. in Ellis Hall Rhythms of Grace 3:00 p.m. in the chapel Monday, May 13 Monday Morning Moms Kerygma: Genesis 2:30 p.m., Skylight Room Tuesday, May 14 Concert Series: Maria Valdes & Laurie Swann 7:30 a.m. in the church Wednesday, May 15 Wednesday Morning Discussion, Kerygma: An Introduction to the Bible 6:30 8:00 p.m. in P307 Young Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. in P305 Novel Theology 7:00 p.m. in the Skylight room may children s formation schedule Date Children s Church Formation Classes (K-3rd, 9 a.m.) (K-5, 10:20 a.m.) To the Church at the Peace The Beatitudes Sunday, May 12 Eucharist in Children s chapel The Beatitudes Sunday, May 19 To the Church at the Peace The Beatitudes Week Four Sunday, May 19 Pentecost Confirmations 9:00 and 11:15 a.m worship services Shakespeare on Sundays 10:15 a.m. in Ellis Hall Monday, May 20 Monday Morning Moms Kerygma: Genesis 2:30 p.m., Skylight Room Vestry Meeting, 4:30 p.m. in the Skylight Room Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday Morning Discussion, Kerygma: An Introduction to the Bible 6:30 8:00 p.m. in P307 Young Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. in P305 Sunday, May 26 Trinity Sunday Summer Worship Schedule Begins 8:00 a.m. in the chapel 10:00 a.m. in the church 5:30 p.m. in the chapel Baptisms 10:00 a.m. worship service Monday, May 27 Church office closed Sunday, May 26 Have a safe and fun summer!

4 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY Coming Up Shakespeare on Sundays We are excited to welcome Jeff Watkins, artistic director of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company, and members of the Company to All Saints for an exploration of the Bard, William Shakespeare himself, and his continuing influence on modern society. Special attention will be paid to two of Shakespeare s most famous plays: Julius Caesar and Hamlet, with live performances included in the lectures. We hope you will take part in this fantastic gift to our community! Sundays, May 5, 19 10:15 a.m. in Ellis Hall For more information contact The Rev d Noelle York Simmons at or Noelle@allsaintsatlanta.org. Egg-Onomic Breakfast Series: Danny Wuerffel, founder of Desire Street Ministries Danny Wuerffel, son of an Air-force Chaplin, has lived all over the country as well as in Spain. Danny graduated as valedictorian of Fort Walton Beach High School in Florida, where he led his football team to the state championship. At the University of Florida he led the Gators to four SEC championships and a National title, won the 1996 Heisman trophy, the William V. Campbell Award, and set 17 NCAA and University of Florida records. He graduated with High Honors and earned his bachelor s degree in Public Relations. The New Orleans Saints drafted Danny in After three years Danny moved to the NFL s European league, winning the World Bowl Championship and was selected as the league s MVP by the European media. He went on to play one season with each the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins. All Saints Episcopal Church Danny retired from professional football in 2004 to work full time in New Orleans 9th Ward with Desire Street Ministries ( formed to revitalize one of America s most impoverished neighborhoods. Their headquarters moved to Atlanta in 2008, to further their vision of encouraging and empowering local leaders across the country to transform their neighborhoods through spiritual and community development. Desire Street partners with local ministries in New Orleans, Lakeland, Florida, Atlanta, Montgomery, Alabama, and Dallas. As a popular speaker, Danny shares how his experiences playing football have helped shape his life, and has written a book, Danny Wuerffel s Tales from the Gator Swamp: Reflections of Faith and Football. His wife, Jessica, is his best friend. They have two sons, Jonah and Joshua, and a daughter, Macy. Tuesday, May 7 7:30 a.m. breakfast in Ellis Hall 7:45 8:30 a.m. presentation A full, hot buffet breakfast will be served. All are invited to attend Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. Cost is $5.00. Proceeds go to the Men of Hope at Covenant Community. Sign up at the parish life table or contact Lauri Begley at or lbegley@allsaintsatlanta.org. Presentation of New Formation Curriculum for 4th and 5th Graders Attention Parents of Rising 4th and 5th Graders: Announcing a new offering (still unnamed) for these tweens, beginning in the new school year. Sunday morning classes will use a new curriculum and there will be seasonal events at times other than Sunday mornings. Mark your calendars now and don t miss the presentation of this new program! Sunday, May 12 10:25 a.m. in Children s Chapel For more information contact The Rev d Charles M. Girardeau at or cgirardeau@allsaintsatlanta.org. Novel Theology We Have Always Lived in the Castle, by Shirley Jackson Shirley Jackson s novel tells the story of the Blackwood family a family shrouded in mystery and mistrust. Through the writings of Uncle Julian the story of the family history is revealed. Two murders occurring at the family dinner table for which one of the family is acquitted. Under these circumstances, the remaining family Constance, Merricat and Julian build a new normal remaining secluded from the nearby village. All that changes, however, with the arrival of cousin Charles who sets in motion a chain of events that compel a family and a community to discover their best and worst selves. Facilitator: Noelle York-Simmons Wednesday, May 15 7:00 p.m. in the Skylight Room For more information visit adult-formation/ongoing/ novel-theology or contact Jen Waters at faithhopelove42@yahoo.com. All Saints Choral Evensong The Lovett School Singers will present a Choral Evensong Service, directed by Dr. Jerry Ulrich and accompanied on the organ by his wife, Deborah Ulrich. The select ensemble will sing music from the great anglican tradition, including Herbert Howells Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis from Collegium Regale. Everyone is invited to attend this beautiful choral service, which is sung in the afternoon or evening. Coming in June Sunday, April 28 3:00 p.m. in the church Trading Graces Browse through gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, yours for the taking. Sundays, June 9, 16, 23 8:00 a.m. Noon in Ellis Hall

5 ALL S AINTS CONCERT S ERIES Maria Valdes, Laurie Swann Concert All Saints has a rich tradition in music making, and two of its finest singers will combine their glorious voices for a concert in the church. Soprano Maria Valdes and mezzo-soprano Laurie Swann will present a recital titled Songs of Innocence and Experience, inspired by the poems of William Blake. This will be Valdes last appearance at All Saints, at least for a while. The recent summa cum laude graduate of Georgia State University, the recipient of many honors, will be leaving Atlanta Maria Valdez for graduate study in the field of opera. In November, Maria won the Georgia District Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions, and placed third in the Southeast Regionals in February. She recently performed in recital with worldrenowned flamenco guitarist, Pepe Romero. This summer Valdes will participate in the renowned Merola Opera Program in San Francisco, singing the lead role of Susanna in Mozart s Le nozze di Figaro. From San Francisco, she will go immediately to the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she won first place in the recent scholarship competition, earning a full tuition scholarship, and the Corbett Award of $15,000. At All Saints, Valdes and Swann have been frequent soloists for services, concerts, and recordings, and Valdes credits Laurie Swann as a valued mentor. In their concert they will explore Laurie Swann lessons about personal growth, love, relationships, and forgiveness, alternating to sing both roles innocence and experience. Tuesday, May 14 7:30 p.m. in the church Tickets are general admission, $15 adult and $10 student/senior. Tickets will be available at the door, or may be ordered in advance at allsaintsatlanta.org/music/concert-series. A reception honoring the artists will follow in Ellis Hall. Watch for an extended article on Maria Valdes soon in SAINTS ALIVE. VBS 2013: Everywhere Fun Fair! Everywhere Fun Fair takes children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world s fair. Children will make friends with neighbors around the world and discover that God s love can be found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. Children will be introduced to special places from all over the world and discover that we are all neighbors and all children of God. Monday through Friday, June :30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall VBS is for children ages 4 9 (4th birthday before December 31, 2012). Registration fee is $35 and registration will close on Sunday, May 19. Online registration is now available: formation/childrens-formation/ and clicking on the registration button for Vacation Bible School. For more information contact The Rev d Charles M. Girardeau at or cgirardeau@allsaintsatlanta.org. PAGES 4 & 5 may Youth & Children s Choir Schedules cherub choir Wednesday, May 5 Last Rehearsal UnBirthday Party primary choir Wednesday, May 5 Last Rehearsal Sing at 11:15 a.m. service Arrive 10:50 a.m. junior choir & handbells Wednesday, May 5 Last Rehearsal Sing & Ring 11:15 a.m. service Arrive 10:50 a.m. youth choir & handbells End-of-Year Party, honor Seniors Sing & Ring, 12:30 p.m. End-of-Year Party Lunch for families All choirs Sing & Ring Awards and honors 12:30 p.m. in Ellis Hall Questions? Contact Karol Kimmell, director karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org. Choir schedules are available at music/childrens-and-youth-choirs

6 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY We re celebrating the start of our fifth year offering the All Saints Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) with an in person visit from our farm partners, Laurie & Will Moore. Their farm is located just over the line in Alabama where they have formed a cooperative that gathers Certified Naturally Grown and USDA Certified Organic food from small scale sustainable farms in the four state region. They ll be visiting All Saints for our Farm to Parish Picnic (see page 1) on Sunday, June 2. Laurie and Will have devised a CSA that is wonderfully unique! It offers farm fresh vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs and fruits year round, but the participants only order food when they need it. And the choices available through go way beyond what you might normally see in a CSA box. Besides produce you can find bacon, mushrooms, cheeses, pet products, soaps, lotions, herbs, coffee, fresh flowers, honey, salsa, jams and the list goes on. To participate, first you must join and pay $30 annual membership fee to offset overhead and delivery costs. Then you simply go online after you ve received your The Online Market Is Open up until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Delivery at All Saints is timed to concur with Wednesday All Saints CSA Brings the Farm To Our Parish Every Week activities (choirs, Novel Theology, bible study, etc.) from 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. If All Saints isn t convenient for you, Moore Farms delivers to a variety of locations throughout the metro area including churches, schools, universities, Cooks Warehouses, restaurants, etc. Just remember to let Moore Farms know that you heard about the CSA through All Saints by noting that in the comments section on your first order. Becoming a part of the CSA is rewarding both in terms of the food you ll receive and the gift of learning more about how sustainable farming is making a comeback in the South. You ll get to know Laurie & Will through their weekly newsletter, with news and pictures from the farm, recipes and stories. And they listen to their customers. They recently conducted a survey that lead to several new options for the Farmer s Pick boxes now in addition to the $20 size, there are $30 and $40 options for larger families. Don t worry if you re unable to pick up your order. It won t go to waste as we ve made arrangements to donate any unclaimed items to Covenant Community. Orders in by 10:00 a.m. on Mondays Ready for pick up Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. inside the entrance of Egleston Hall at All Saints Signing up is easy visit and browse the site to see what s available. For more information contact Marti Breen at or mbreen@ c3marketing.com. Didn t get to make a pledge? You can still go online to Or turn in a form from the Library foyer table. Thanks to all who have made this a success so far! All Saints parishioner and Holy Innocents senior Wick Simmons will be a featured player on From the Top a public radio show showcasing young, up and coming classical musicians. The show featuring Wick is expected to be broadcast on Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church

7 PAGES 6 & 7 Vestry Notes From the meeting on March 18, 2013 Stockton Croft reported that with 33 days to go we have reached 40% participation in the capital campaign The Campaign will wrap up on April 21 with a celebration dinner to coincide with the church s annual meeting. Chuck Konas reported on behalf of the Construction Committee, noting that Julie Sloan, the church s consultant on our stained glass windows, is one of the premier stained glass window consultants in the country. The vestry was encouraged to visit her website at and to make sure parishioners are aware of the high quality advice we are getting on our stained glass window repairs. The vestry unanimously adopted the annual budget. While tight, the budget as presented is balanced with just over $3 million in revenues and expenses. The Senior Warden reported that the church is negotiating a five year extension of the Bright Horizons contract. Transitions Birth Preston Alexander Aiken, son of Mike and Leslie Aiken Baptisms Connor Camp Enloe, son of Chris and Courtney Enloe Eliza Burke Inman, daughter of Walker and Amanda Inman Juliette Jai Innocent, daughter of Jacqueline and Donald Innocent Emmaline Scott Tate, daughter of Clark and Sharon Tate Petra Luna Zyskowski, daughter of Pete and Lynn Zyskowski Transfers In Brian Sullivan and Charles Calhoun from St. James Episcopal Church in Marietta, Georgia David and Denise McLeod from the Episcopal Church of St. John in College Park, Georgia Sara Ann Vaughan reported on a strong slate of twelve Vestry candidates for the current elections. The Senior Warden reintroduced the topic (from the February vestry meeting) of amending the By-Laws to elect the vestry each year from a slate of six candidates. Three separate motions were introduced and discussed, one each by Hank Harris, Bob Miller and Lee Robinson. After full and lively discussion, the vestry approved, by a 10-5 vote, the following motion: That the By-laws be amended to allow the Nominations Committee of the vestry to present a slate of the same number of candidates as there are open positions to be filled for the election to the vestry; and further that the Vestry will appoint the nominations committee and will determine the composition of that committee. All vestry meetings are open and meet at 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Parish House with dates announced in The All Saints Monthly. Christopher, Christina, Elizabeth and Margaret Holland from St. David s Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas Mitchell White from Friendship United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio Jason and Allison Myers from St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church in Williamsport, Maryland and Grace Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas Baynard Whiting from The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta. Transfers Out Blain Allen, Taylor and Jordan Upchurch to the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta in Atlanta Deaths Colonel William Leroy Bates William Alexander Pope may youth calendar Saturday, May 4 Rite 13 Rehearsal and Dinner 5:00 7:00 p.m., meet in the church Rite 13 Liturgy 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. worship services Sunday School Sunday, May 12 Sunday school Confirmation Rehearsal 10:15 a.m. in the church Sunday, May 19 Confirmation 9:00 a.m. worship service Sunday school Teacher Appreciation Party 12:30 p.m. (details have been ed) formation/youth-formation

8 THE ALL SAINTS MONTHLY PAGE 8 Kanuga 2013 (continued from page 1) We are especially delighted to welcome Congregational minister, television host, and acclaimed author Lillian Daniel to lead this year s adult program on Saturday morning. Widely praised for her sharp wit, engaging style, and her perceptives about what it means to be part of a faith community in today s world, Daniel will lead a program at Kanuga that will draw from her latest book, When Spiritual But not Religious Is Not Enough: Seeing God in Surprising Places, Even the Church. Children s and youth programs will also be provided so that everyone who likes will be free to participate. Daniel serves as the senior minister of the First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, United Church of Christ, in the Chicago area. She is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, has been host of the Chicago-based television show 30 Good Minutes, and is the author of several books, including Tell it Like it Is: Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony, and This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers. As one reviewer put it, Lillian Daniel is the funniest writer I know in the Church, and therefore one of the wisest. She challenges the spiritual but not religious to do something genuinely bold and innovative join the ordinary batch of believers trying to live out faith in the company of others. Other weekend activities include a Friday night party, the Saturday morning fun run, polar bear swim, a hard-fought kickball game (parents vs. kids), tennis, and the now famous/ infamous scavenger hunt. There will be plenty of time to kick back and relax, take a walk in the woods, or go apple picking at nearby Sky Top Orchard. Fun is guaranteed for all at Saturday s family band party and game night, and on Sunday we ll gather in the lovely Kanuga Chapel for a morning service led by Lillian Daniel, concluded, as always, with a rousing rendition of When the Saints Come Marching In! Space is limited and goes quickly, so be sure to sign up early and take advantage of the summer installment plan for payments. We look forwarding to seeing you there! Friday through Sunday, October 4 6 Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina For more information contact Kathleen Clark or David Dean at dean928@mac.com The deadline for the June/July issue is Tuesday, May 7. Please submissions to Lisa Bell-Davis at lbell-davis@allsaintsatlanta.org (please cc Noelle@allsaintsatlanta.org). 634 West Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia Non-Profit Postage PAID Atlanta, GA Permit 84