Seeking the Seekers!

Join as as we discover the Lord Jesus Christ in Scripture, Sacraments, and our relationship to one another!

We welcome and expect you wherever you are in your spiritual journey.

We will be building a new church for our growing community. We are thankful for all our faithful parishioners and friends who will be joining us on this exciting faith journey!

Most Gracious Father, enlighten us with the fire of your love, that we may be your holy people. We ask that by your grace you will build up our church family at Saint George's Episcopal Church, in order that we may carry your message of love into the world. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

New Building Updates

First, thanks to all who are so faithfully fulfilling their capital campaign pledges for the new building!

We have met with the Zoning Appeals Board and they have approved our land use plan. We are working on our resubmission to the other city agencies that must approve our plans. We are also putting together a presentation to gain approval from the Bishop and the Diocesan Standing Committee to move forward with final design and construction.

As we continue in the process we will keep you informed through the Banner or parish email alerts.

FATHER PARKER IS DOING A NEW THING!

http://fatherjimpasblog.blogspot.com

"Meanderings" is the title of my blog. I hope it will be a wide-ranging commentary on things church and not so church. You can follow the blog, and comment on specific postings if you like. If you have friends that might enjoy it pass along the web address. The more the merrier. (yes – it is certainly okay to disagree with me, all I ask is that we remain agreeable as we disagree!). The posting times, by the way, seem to be Pacific time so add three hours if it matters to you.      -Fr P+

Annual S.A.F.E. Shelter Christmas Back-to-school Collection

Thank you to all who made donations to this year's annual SAFE Shelter Back to School collection.  Many of these families come to the shelter with just the clothes on their backs. Your generoisty makes a a real and conrete difference in the lives of these children. As always, a special "Thank You" goes out to Louise Richards for coordinating the effort. For more information about this ministry or the services of SAFE Shelter in Savannah, please contact Louise Richards.

Our own Louise Richards: Faith in practice

We're so blessed to announce that our own Louise Richards was honored for her ongoing ministry to SAFE Shelter, a local residential facility for battered women, in this Savannah Morning News Faith In Practice feature. Louise, we are so proud of you and SO blessed to have you as a member of St. George's and as a friend.

We have a thriving Thursday evening Eucharist followed by lively Bible Study beginning at 6:30 pm. Fr Parker would like to know if there are folks who might like a daytime worship offering– particularly if it would involve a healing service. If so please take a moment to complete this online questionnaire.

wanted: sunday school teachers & volunteers!

We have many great kids in our sunday school program and not enough helpers! Teaching experience is not necessary. If you are able to help out with this important ministry, please contact Claudia Griffis.

Looking for a Ministry?

Father Parker would love someone with writing and layout skills to become the editor of The Banner. We publish primarily online, but also provide a hard copy to those who prefer or do not have email access. If this might be something you would like to commit to please contact Fr Parker.

Memorial Gifts, a special way to honor a loved one

If you desire to give vestments or church adornments in memory or thanksgiving please speak with Father Parker about what might be needed or appropriate.

Fr Parker says: “I need your help!”

If you know of someone in hospital, at home or hospice that needs a visit, prayer or even simply a phone call, please let me know. New privacy regulations sometimes make finding someone in hospital difficult. A room number is always helpful. Don’t assume someone else has told me – call anyway.

Thanks Fr P+

CPR Training for Friends and Family

Our own Beryl Brooks and a fellow neonatal nurse offered 2 two seperate sessions of CPR training in recent years. These important classes prompted the Vestry to approve the purchase of an automatic defibrillator for the parish. If you have any questions about the new equipment or CPR training available to the public, please contact Beryl Brooks.

midweek musings 

Fr. Parker is now sending a mid-week mailing similar to our Sunday Reflections insert for those who may be interested in a mid-week spiritual boost. To have this email delivered to your inbox, please contact Fr. Parker.

Safeguarding God's Children

Safeguarding God's Children is A training program in sexual abuse awareness for clergy, Sunday School teachers, nursery workers, vestry members, and others who work with minors in our churches. Thank you to all who have taken time out of your busy schedules to participate in this important course. If you have any questions about the information covered or would like to know when the next seminar will be scheduled, please contact Father Parker.

St. George's 2nd annual talent show to raise money for the children at Kamp Phun* was a success!

"On behalf of the staff and campers of Kamp Phun 2009, I would like to take this opportunity to thank this wonderful church family of St. George's for your help and support of the ministry of Kamp Phun. Many thanks to Lucy Sutlive, Louise Richards, Jane Johnston, Kathryn Linton and Pat Cataldo for gathering items for door pirzes, organizing the talent show, and gathering the baked goods. Thanks also to Donna Brantley for being the MC for the show. Thanks also to all of the great performers who gave their time and talent to entertain us.

The efforts of everyone were phenomenal. We raised enoguh money with the Talent Show to send 9 children to camp this summer. That was a third of total camp attendance! This week of camp was truly a blessing for these children of incarcerated parents. Some of the children told me they did not want to leave camp. They wisheed they could stay there the whole summer. We worked hard, but rest assured that we did a good thing and I thank you very much."

- Leslie Parker

For more information about this important and ongoing ministry, please contact either Louise Richards or Leslie Parker.

*Kamp PHUN is a ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. It is a PHUN (fun) KAMP which seeks to provide a typical kamp experience in a safe, loving, aware and accepting setting for the children of currently or formerly incarcerated persons. For more information about the camp, visit http://www.kampphun.org

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We look forward to hearing from you!