CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER
February 15, 2024
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Beginning next Thursday, February 22nd from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Parish Hall: We read and discuss Lent with Evelyn Underhill. Evelyn Underhill was one of the great Anglican (Episcopal) mystics of the twentieth century as well as a prolific writer of books, articles and reviews.
A light supper of soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts is provided. Sponsored by the Daughters of the King.
Need a nursery?
Let us know at 706-210-1133
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The Rector's Forum meets this Sunday at 9:15am: We continue our discussion of The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century by Sister Joan Chittister. | |
Sunday's Worship Resource
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Join us for in-person worship this Sunday at 10:30am. The services will broadcast live on our Facebook page. | |
This Sunday at 6pm:
Quartet Concert at Holy Comforter
| Come support our very own Myles Green and others for a night of barbershop music and more! The concert is Sunday, February 18th at 6pm in the Parish Hall. This is a free event. | | | |
The church office is closed Monday, February 19 for President’s Day. | | | |
The Reconciliation of a Penitent
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Lent is a time of discernment, prayer, preparation and the taking on of a spiritual discipline as we remember the events leading up to and including the death of Jesus the Christ.
The 40 days of Lent is a good time to take the opportunity to avail oneself of the individual Confession/Reconciliation of a Penitent.
If you are interested in individual Confession/Reconciliation of a Penitent, please speak to Father Glenn in person or contact Father Glenn at 803-319-5296/rector@holycomforterchurch.org .
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Wednesday, February 21st from 8:30-10am: Father Glenn will host “Ramblings with the Rector” at the Dunkin Donuts down the street from the church. We’ll get together for coffee and casual conversation about any topic folks want to discuss. | | | |
The Holy Comforter Men’s Group meets Friday, February 23rd at 7:30am at That Flippin’ Egg, 4466 Washington Road in Evans. All are welcome! | | | |
For several years, Holy Comforter has supported the Kairos Prison Ministry at Leath Correctional Facility for Women. Because Covid 19 prohibited volunteers from entering prisons, Kairos was not able to hold any weekend retreats since 2018.
I am thrilled to report that in May our Kairos team will resume taking God's love inside the razor wire. To do this, we are asking for your support. Even if you cannot go inside, there are many ways to be on our team and "visit the prisoner".
If you would like to become a member of the Kairos volunteer team or would like to learn more about how you can support the team, contact Linda Bargeron at lhbargeron@gmail.com or text at 706-267-8668.
Love God, love others.
Serve God, serve others.
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Would you like to be an Usher?
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Hello Holy Comforter! Looking for a way to get more involved and serve at church? Consider becoming an usher! Ushering is a great way to get to know fellow parishioners and serve the church. The time commitment is flexible (usually only one service per month or so).
If you are interested in learning more, contact Katie Shepherd via text, email or phone at 706-825-2775 or mokatie1985@gmail.com. Written instructions will be provided and Katie is happy to usher with you the first time as you learn the role.
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Our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Frank Logue, will be with us May 12, 2024. If you wish to be baptized, confirmed, or received, contact the church office at 706-210-1133.
What is confirmation? If you were baptized as a child, you may wish to make an adult profession of your faith. In the Episcopal Church, this is done through the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which a person "expresses a mature commitment to Christ, and receives strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (BCP, p. 860).
What is reception? Reception is for those who have already made an adult profession of their faith in another Christian church and wish to continue their journey in the Episcopal Church. During reception, the candidate is “received” into the Episcopal church.
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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. |
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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
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December Financial Report
| To view the complete end of the year December financial report, follow the link below. |
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- 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.
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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.
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If you would like to make an on-line donation, use the link below.
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For those in need of healing: JoAnn Skinner, Nita Bourne, Eddy Jose Soriano, Ruth Childress, Helen Medford, Carol Haney, Robert Buckner, Laura Lee, and Mel Morris
For those celebrating birthdays: Hannah Liebel, Judy Smith, Bill Borders, Kelly Ellis, Andrew Recupero, Duncan Colsh, and Robert Hardy
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, David Quebedeaux and all those who serve abroad.
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Preacher/Celebrant
The Rev. Glenn A. Palmer
Lay Eucharistic Minister
Jenny Quebedeaux
Carole Nelson
Acolytes
Robert Maddox
Abigail Maddox
Reader
Aislinn Williams
Altar Guild
Alison Moseley
Altar Bread
Camilla Baker
Prayer Team
Harriet Myers
Tula Henson
Ushers
Tab Carter
Nathan Suggs
Pre-Service Greeter
Amy Moore
Media Crew
Keith Milburn
Dave Blake
Vestry Person of the Day
Barry Paschal
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