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CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER

May 16, 2024

This Sunday

This Sunday is the Day of Pentecost when we celebrate the gift of God’s Holy Spirit upon God’s people. We also will recognize our graduates during the service. Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Christian church so stay after worship for cake! And don't forget to wear red!

This Sunday also marks the last day of Sunday School. A huge thank you to all those who volunteered to work with our children this year. See you in the fall!

The Rector’s Forum

The Rector’s Forum discussion on The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century will continue Sunday mornings at 9:15am on May 19 and 26.

“Meandering through Mark”: For June and July in The Rector’s Forum we will read and discuss the assigned lessons to be heard in worship for the day.

Sunday's Worship Resource

Join us for in-person worship this Sunday at 10:30am. The services will broadcast live on our Facebook page.

Service Bulletin

PARISH NEWS

On Trinity Sunday, May 26th, Holy Comforter will have a Celtic Worship Service at 10:30am. Come celebrate God’s presence and eternal belonging for all creation and all peoples.

Christian Education Planning

Sunday, June 2nd following worship: A meeting will be held immediately after worship in the downstairs classroom to discuss the way ahead for the Sunday School starting in the fall. All who are interested in being part of the discussion are welcome to attend.

Vacation Bible School

June 10th - 14th

VBS 2024 is on! We are excited to partner with Our Savior Episcopal Church this year. We meet at Our Savior from 5:30pm to 8pm. Children in preschool through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Youth in middle and high school are welcome as volunteers.

Movie and Discussion Night

Note Date Change

On Thursday, June 13th from 6:30-8:30pm we will watch and have a discussion around the spiritual themes in the movie, The Wizard of Oz. We meet in the downstairs classroom.

New Location and Time! The Holy Comforter Men’s Group meets Wednesday, June 19th at 8:00am at Metro Diner, 2820 Washington Road in Augusta. All are welcome!

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members - called Stephen Ministers - to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

If you are interested in joining with Father Glenn to start and participate in Stephen Ministry at Holy Comforter please see Father Glenn.

Or Email Father Glenn at rector@holycomforterchurch.org.

Active Shooter Training

Augusta State University and the FBI are holding a free active shooter training on June 5, 2024, geared toward protecting houses of worship. To view the agenda for the day, follow this link. Those who would like to attend may register here.

Latest News from our Diocese

View the latest news from our Diocese using the link below. The updates include upcoming Diocesan events for adults, youth, and children. Also included are pictures from across our Diocese.

From the Field

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

The Rev. Glenn Palmer

rector@holycomforterchurch.org

Vivian Vaiden

vivian@holycomforterchurch.org

Lara Fort

finance@holycomforterchurch.org

Brad Green

dr.blgreen@gmail.com

GIVING

March Financial Report

WAYS TO GIVE

Use the QR Code in the foyer for debit/credit cards

Make checks out to Holy Comforter and/or give cash and put it in the offertory plate on Sunday.

Mail checks to: Church of the Holy Comforter, 473 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez, Georgia, 30907.

Remember Holy Comforter in your will.

For those with an IRA account, consider using your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as a way to give.

All gifts are tax deductible.

If you would like to make an on-line donation, use the link below.

Giving

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

For those in need of healing: Dr. Linda Scales, Evans Fulghum, Marie McCarthy-Brucato, Jim Harrover, and Anne Sanders

For those celebrating birthdays: Natalie Belair, Patrick Hughes, and Keith Milburn

For those celebrating anniversaries: David and Jenny Quebedeaux

Thanksgiving for our partnership with The Claiborne, Kairos Prison Ministry, and Boy Scout Troop 10.

For those in residential care: Loren Waldo

For the safety of Joseph Haddow and all those who serve abroad.

SERVING SUNDAY

Preacher/Celebrant

The Rev. Glenn A. Palmer

Lay Eucharistic Minister

Jenny Quebedeaux

Polly Simon

Acolytes

Brandon Belair

Andrew Recupero

Reader

Shannon Recupero

Altar Guild

Karen Sheppard

Altar Bread

Camilla Baker

Prayer Team

Judy Smith

Robert Bargeron

Ushers

The Shepherd's

Media Crew

Steven Ricks

Dan Doughtie

Vestry Person of the Day

Tab Carter

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