THE MESSENGER ST. AUGUSTINE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, MORROW, GEORGIA

Inside this Issue:

Wardens’ Corner 2 Coming Next Month 2 Events Calendar 3 Ministers of Worship 4 Keep in Your Prayers 5 Happy Birthday 5 Happy Anniversary 5 Just for Laughs 5 From the National Church 6-7

Sunday Schedule

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I

10:00 a.m. Adult Forum

11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Winter Schedule December-March

One Service @ 10:00 a.m. Every 4th Sunday

3rd Sundays Youth Group

Office Hours 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

M-W-F

Telephone: 770-961-9353 678-422-7761

Parish Mission Statement

To restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ by providing a safe,

loving and inclusive environment, celebrating com-munity diversity, and sharing God’s gifts with all people.

February 2020

Join us for Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Games

Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 6:30 p.m.

LENT BEGINS

Wednesday, February 26

Start the Lenten season off right. Come back for our traditional Ash Wednes-day Service, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with the imposition of ashes and Holy Eu-charist Rite II. What or where is your wilderness? What causes you angst? What stresses you out? Journey with us through the 40 days of Lent as we follow Christ’s foot-steps in the wilderness. Christ will guide you in the right path, remove your angst and relieve your stress.

The Messenger February 2020 Page 2

Wardens’ Corner Greetings from the Junior Warden Hi Everyone, If you are anything like me, 2020 almost came as a surprise! What happened to 2019? It seems like just yesterday that we began our journey without Fr. Barry and here we are in the midst of our journey with Fr. Chris. We are lucky to have him….he “fits” right in with us and has made our transition so much easier. “Thank you, Fr. Chris, we love you (and you too, Kathy)! 2019 also saw some liturgical changes…we started having one service on the fourth Sunday of each month alter-nating between Rite I and Rite II, followed by pot luck breakfast. This has worked remarkably well and has been well attended. Kudos to those of you who considered yourselves died in the wool “Rite One-ers” or “Rite Two-ers” who have gone with the flow and supported this change! As we await what God has in store for us this year, we continue to pray for our Church during our search process. With the assistance of the Diocese, we will begin actively looking for our new priest. Whether he or she will be part time, interim or supply remains to be seen, but we trust the process and we trust you. We have our budget in place and we have submitted it to the Diocese which is now ready to officially begin our search. We’ll keep you posted. So, happy, healthy and holy 2020 to all. Phil and I and your Vestry ask for your prayers and support as we enter this new year. There’s lots to be done, so we need to feel your energy. Also, please keep thinking of how you may lend your talents to St. Augustine. Everyone….EVERYONE…..has something worthwhile to contribute. Think about making that leap of faith and come talk with us! God is in our midst! In faith, JoAnn P.S. Keep watch for our new RED door coming soon!!!!

Coming Next Month

The Messenger February 2020 Page 3

Events Calendar February 2020

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite I

10:00 a.m. Adult Forum

11:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite II

1

2 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany:

The Presentation of Our Lord

Jesus Christ at the Temple

9:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite I

10:00 a.m. Adult Forum

11:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite II

3

4 5

6

6:00 p.m.

Choir

Rehearsal

7

8

8:45 a.m.

Brotherhood of St.

Andrew Meeting

10:00 a.m. Vestry

Meeting

9 - Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

9:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite I

10:00 a.m. Adult Forum

11:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite II

10

11

12

13

6:00 p.m.

Choir

Rehearsal

14

Valen-

tine’s

Day

15

16 – Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

9:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite I

10:00 a.m. Adult Forum

11:00 a.m. Eucharist Rite II

17

Presi-

dent’s

Day

18

19

20

6:00 p.m.

Choir

Rehearsal

21

22

23 – Last Sunday after the Epiphany

10:00 a.m. COMBINED SERVICE

Eucharist Rite I

11:15 a.m. Pot Luck Brunch

24

25

6:30 p.m.

- 8:00 p.m.

Shrove

Tuesday

Pancakes

& Games

26

7:00 p.m.

Ash

Wednesday

Service

27

6:00 p.m.

Choir

Rehearsal

28 29

The Messenger February 2020 Page 4

THE MINISTERS OF WORSHIP FEBRUARY 2020

Please be at the church 20 minutes prior to the service and report to the Verger. If you are not available, please find a replacement and update the Church Office for bulletin changes. If you cannot find a replacement, please contact the Verger, Philip Kyle, jp_kyle@bellsouth.net, (404) 234-1227.

Choir Director: Grace Caudle; Choir Members: Ginny Harrell, Robert Harrell,

Laura Henderson, Kathy Kimmell, Kathy Maddux, Veronica Ridenhour, Thelma Williams

DATE TIME SERVERS/LECTORS SERVERS/LECTORS ALTAR GUILD USHERS FLOWER

GUILD

1ST SUNDAY

9 AM

VERGER: PHILIP KYLE PSALM - LEE CASH LESSON 1 - LEE CASH CRUCIFER - LEE CASH

SERVER/CHALICE -LEE CASH LESSON 2 - MARY JOB P.O.P. - BILL SIMS

EVELYN FOWLKES DONNA SMITH ELAINE BEAL SUSANA KYLE

OLIVIA

JOHNSON

EVELYN F. DONNA SMITH ELAINE BEAL

FEB 2

11 AM

VERGER: PHILIP KYLE CRUCIFER- VERONICA R. TORCH- WES WILLIAMS TORCH-JAMIE KENTISH LESSON 1- COMFORT OBI

SERVER/CHALICE - VERONICA R. CHALICE - WES WILLIAMS LESSON 2 - CORRIE WEST P.O.P. – LAURA HENDERSON

CORRIE WEST

2ND

SUNDAY

9 AM

VERGER: PHILIP KYLE PSALM- MATT JOHNSON LESSON 1- OLIVIA JOHNSON CRUCIFER- OLIVIA JOHNSON

SERVER/CHALICE- MATT JOHNSON LESSON 2- LEE CASH P.O.P.- JUDY THOMPSON

TERESA HALE

MARY JOB VICKI OWEN

MARY JOBE VICKIE OWEN

FEB 9

11 AM

VERGER: PHILIP KYLE CRUCIFER- GINNY HARRELL TORCH – JAMIE KENTISH LESSON 1 – KATHY MADDUX

SERVER/CHALICE- GINNY HARRELL CHALICE/ TORCH - KATHY MADDUX LESSON 2-ELAINE BEAL P.O.P.- VIRGINIA CLARK

JOANN

BLACKSTOCK

3RD

SUNDAY

9 AM

VERGER: PHILIP KYLE PSALM – MARY JOB LESSON 1 – MARY JOB CRUCIFER – MARY JOB

SERVER/CHALICE – MARY JOB LESSON 2 – DONNA SMITH P.O.P. – EVELYN FOWLKES

GINNY HARRELL

VERONICA R

CLYDE

WELLER VERONICA R. THELMA W. WESLEY W.

FEB 16

11 AM

VERGER: PHILIP KYLE CRUCIFER - KATHY MADDUX TORCH- WESLEY WILLIAMS TORCH - JEAN MARIE SIMON LESSON 1- RUBENA UYEH

SERVER/CHALICE - KATHY M. CHALICE/TORCH - WESLEY W. LESSON 2- OREZIME UYEH P.O.P .- ROBERT HARRELL

RUBEN UYEH

4TH

SUNDAY

COMBINED SERVICE

FEB 23 RITE I

10 AM

VERGER – PHILIP KYLE CRUCIFER- GINNY HARRELL TORCH- JAMIE KENTISH TORCH – JEAN MARIE SIMON LESSON 1- ROBERT HARRELL

SERVER/CHALICE- GINNY HARRELL CHALICE – JEAN MARIE SIMON LESSON 2 – JAMIE KENTISH. P.O.P. – BECKY WEAVER

YVONNE C.

PRECIOUS M. JEAN MARIE S.

JOANN

BLACKSTOCK

YVONNE C. PRECIOUS M

JEAN MARIE S.

The Messenger February 2020 Page 5

Keep in Your Prayers

Parishioners

Deborah Barwise Joann Blackstock Dwight Briggs J.B. Burke Mikki Jackson Judy Erhardt-Sinor Evelyn Fowlkes Glenda Frederick Mandy Gray Dalila Hunter Susana Kyle Lidia Lower Ronica Malvea Pat Mathis Kim McDonald Cindy Moody Jamie & Richard Rasche Claron Robinson Suzanne Ross & Judy Thompson Wilma Ross Bill Sims Henry and Elsa Sisco Donna Smith Becky Weaver Alvin Williams Maisie Williams Thelma Williams

Those on Active Duty in the Military

Henry Olcoroafor Dylan Reynolds Paris Reynolds

Those Beyond Our Parish Charles Baima Ben Cash Jeffrey And Monica Caudle Rylee And Blayke Caudle Tim Condrey John Conti Judith Faith Crocker Rachel Daniel Dallas Ellis Iii Evelyn Fry Tim Gilbert & Family Brooklyn Gilbert David Harwood

Jason Honea Paul Hull Alyssa Johnson Haylee Kane Chuck Kennedy Ken Kennedy Laurie Lopez Jimmy Martin Luke and Heath Martin David McDonald Cathy McWilliams Brian Mesch Arline Mikolaitis Maureen & Joseph O’Brien Paula & Scott Payne Odette Pisanti Harriet Pope The Prock Family Christa Reynolds Carolyn Seals The Prock Family Christa Reynolds Carolyn Seals Bernice Sterling Mozelle Vample Belinda Watson Dorothy White Susan Windham

Former Members and Parish Friends The Rev. Terri Brice Catharine Groover Jessie Hardin Kathryn, Justin & Jason Jimmerson Graham & Sunshine Maddux Sidney and Ray Reynolds

Happy Birthday Ken Kimsey 02/01 Faith Marshall 02/08 Wilma Ross 02/11 Vincent Obi 02/12 Kathy Kimmell 02/13 Evelyn Fowlkes 02/16 Rubena Uyeh 02/16 Michael Weeks 02/18 Elayne Miller 02/19 Olivia Johnson 02/23 Catherine Meeks 02/27

Happy Anniversary Ernie and Misty Lopez 02/05 Chuck and Terrie Dale 02/17 Samson and Ngozi Obi 02/29

Just for Laughs Church Bulletin Bloopers Due to the Rector’s illness, Wednes-day’s healing services will be discon-tinued until further notice. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Af-rica, will be speaking tonight at Cal-vary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. The Rev. Merriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. On a church bulletin during the min-ister’s illness: GOD IS GOOD; Dr. Hargreaves is better. Applications are now being accepted for 2 year-old nursery workers. The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, “Break Forth Into Joy.” If you would like to make a dona-tion, fill out a form, enclose a check, and drip in the collection basket. Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on “It’s a Ter-

rible Experience. Source: https://pastors.com/44-funny-

church-bulletin-bloopers-to-make-you-smile/

The Messenger February 2020 Page 6

From the National Church

[Diocese of Los Angeles] Sarah Chester,

45, a trustee of St. Margaret’s Episcopal

School in San Juan Capistrano, Califor-

nia, and her daughter Payton, 13, an

eighth-grade student there, were among

the nine people who died in a helicopter

accident on Jan. 26 in Calabasas.

Retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gian-na also died in the crash.

The other five crash victims were Or-

ange Coast College basketball coach

John Altobelli, his wife Keri and daughter

Alyssa; Christina Mauser, an assistant

basketball coach; and the helicopter pilot, Ara Zobayan, a respected flight instructor.

Gianna, Payton and Alyssa were members of an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basket-

ball team based at Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Sports Academy. The group was headed for

a basketball tournament at the academy’s Thousand Oaks location when the crash oc-

curred. According to news reports, Bryant and his family often traveled by helicopter to

avoid traffic.

Survivors in the Chester family include Sarah’s husband and Payton’s father Chris; Sa-

rah and Chris’s twin sons Hayden and Riley, who are 10th graders at St. Margaret’s

School; Sarah’s mother, Catherine George, a member of St. Matthias Episcopal

Church, Whittier; and Sarah’s brothers Andy and Chris George.

“This is an unimaginable loss for the Chester family and the entire St. Margaret’s com-

munity,” wrote William N. Moseley, head of St. Margaret’s School, in a letter informing

Episcopal school trustee, student are among dead

in Jan. 26 California helicopter crash

By Janet Kawamoto

The Messenger February 2020 Page 7

From the National Church (continued)

faculty, students and parents of the tragedy. “We are a community in mourning. Our

greatest strength is when our St. Margaret’s community pulls together with arms around

one another, and this is one of those times.”

“The deaths of Sarah and Payton, beloved members of our diocesan family, in a tragic

accident receiving global attention serve as heartbreaking reminders of the connected-

ness and unity of all creation – of the indissoluble bonds among all who walk in faith,”

said Bishop John Harvey Taylor of the Diocese of Los Angeles. “Each of us in the Dio-

cese of Los Angeles is praying for Chris, Sarah’s husband; for Hayden and Riley, Pay-

ton’s brothers; for Catherine George of St. Matthias in Whittier, Sarah’s mother; for the

whole St. Margaret’s Episcopal School community; and for the Bryant family and the fam-

ilies of all who died.”

Catherine George told NBC News that Payton was an accomplished basketball player who “loved playing for Kobe Bryant. He was a great coach.”

She said Sarah was “the heart of that family,” a devoted mother who spent much of her

time nurturing her children’s talent for sports and the family’s love of travel.

Payton had ambitions to play basketball in high school and college, said her uncle Andy George, a football coach at La Serna High School in Whittier. “She had the sweetest soul – the kindest, … gentlest person you would ever meet,” George told the Orange County Register. “She always had a huge smile on her face. Every time we would see her she would spend all her time with my little daughters.”

George said his sister Sarah was “the one that everybody counted on. She was there for

everyone. She was everything to her family, to our family. Anytime I needed anything,

she was the person I went to.”

– Janet Kawamoto is editor of The Episcopal News, a publication of the Diocese of Los

Angeles.

Source: https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2020/01/28/episcopal-school-trustee-student-are-among-dead-in-jan-26-

california-helicopter-accident/

St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church P.O. Box 169 1221 Morrow Road Morrow, GA 30260 770-961-9353 www.staugustinemorrow.org

ST. AUGUSTINE’S VESTRY 2019-2020

Elaine Beal Communications

JoAnn Blackstock Finance & Stewardship

John Flaherty Parish Life

Teresa Hale In Reach

Philip Kyle Sr. Warden/Buildings

Clyde Weller Grounds

Jean Marie Simon Christian Formation (Youth)

CLERGY

Rev. Chris Starr Interim Priest

The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright Bishop of Atlanta