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Rev. Anne, Matthew and Phoebe Schnaare!
We are extremely excited to announce the addition of Mother Anne
to our staff as curate. In that role she will be an
extension of the rector in all liturgical, educational and
pastoral activities. A recent graduate of The School of
Theology at Sewannee, Mother Anne matriculated there from
Wisconsin and returned to be ordained to the priesthood on June
27.
Mathew is a math and drama teacher and plans to teach in a public
school system in the area. Phoebe, their adorable daughter,
had her first birthday on June 30th.
The Schnaare family has relocated to Americus and will be living
on Hancock Street. Mother Anne will begin her duties on July
15th and will preach her first sermon at Calvary the following
Sunday. There will be a reception to welcome the Schnaare
family to Calvary following the 10:30 service.
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YOGA - The break
is over! |
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The Yoga/Pilates
class took a break during the month of June to make room for
Vacation Bible School and allow Sissy some time off.
Beginning July 7th, we'll be back at it again! If you
ever thought of joining us, now is the time! Pilates
begins every Tuesday & Thursday at 4:45 with Yoga following at
5:15. We're done by 6:15. We have folks from
Calvary and the community who range in age from 15 to 75.
Sissy is a wonderful instructor who is very knowledgeable and
gives us a lot of encouragement and many alternative ways to
do each exercise, so that we can all participate at our own
level. The suggested donation is just $5 per session or
$25 per month and Sissy gives a percentage of that back to the
church. If you want to look better, feel better, and
sleep better, join us as we attempt to be better stewards of
the amazing bodies God has given us! And it's fun, too! |
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Bible Study |
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 Bible
Study
Anyone?
If you are
interested in taking part in a beginner's Bible study, please
contact Cherry Chambers at 229-824-5936. If she is not
there, please leave a message and she will get back with you
as soon as possible. |
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Rector's Reflections |
Summertime is here,
the thermometer peaks above one hundred and the sun beats down on
this part of God's world called Americus and Sumter County.
We are experiencing the type of weather that tends to slow us
down, take our minds off our tasks and propels us to a much needed
vacation. Each summer about this time the words of George
Gershwin's song, "Summertime", ring in my mind:
Summertime
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high...
But today is not as easy
spirited as that time of which Gershwin spoke. We are faced with the
most turbulent financial times since the great depression, unrest and
military threats fill the airwaves and news programs, the gentleness and
compassion that was once characteristic of our country seems to have been
replaced by a "me first" focus and the church is in a turmoil not seen since
the reformation.
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Shawl Ministry |
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Seeking those who crochet or knit
and those who don't, but would be willing to donate skeins of
yarn, needles, or money to purchase supplies for a "Shawl
Ministry." This is a well established ministry in churches
worldwide that reaches out to those in need of comfort with a
handmade shawl or lap throw. We are in the beginning stages
of forming such a group at Calvary. Please pray for this
ministry and if God is calling you to become involved in helping
to provide comfort to a new mother, someone going through
treatment or who has lost a loved one, a caregiver, etc. please
come to an organizational gathering on Saturday July 11 at 10:30
am in the parish hall. If you are unable to attend, but are
interested, please contact Alice Davidson at 924-2479 or Nancy
Hutchens at 928-6367. |
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Men's Club |
 Men's
Club on July 20th at 6 PM. As
usual, bring the meat of your choice to toss on the grill.
Salad, potato, dessert, and tea will be provided.
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