July 2005 Contents
Last Sunday (June 26) I ended my sermon on the story of Abraham and Isaac with this powerful poem written by Betty Whittier’s granddaughter, Julia Friedrich. Julia, who wrote this poem for an English class at Druid Hills High School, will be beginning studies at the University of Georgia this fall. Thanks to Betty Whittier for sharing this poem with Kim Branch when it was written almost three years ago. And I thank Kim for saving it and giving it to me last week. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? If you are sitting in the nave, the answer to that question should be yes, thanks to our new sound system. Thanks to Geoff Walker, who researched and had the system installed. It will be up and running on July 3rd. Our goal is that the new system will be both helpful and unobtrusive. It may take a few tries to get the sound adjusted correctly. So please be patient and give us your feedback on how it is working for you. METRO STATE PRISON FOR WOMEN has begun a choir and has need of some musical instruments. They need two flutes and one violin. There are inmates who play these instruments. If you have one to be donated please contact Suzanne Bassett. Learning roundtable for Emmaus House campers at St. Dunstan's
Updates
THE KITCHEN – We had hoped to be in full building mode by now. But because the footprint of the building will be slightly changed, we must go before the zoning board for approval before construction can begin. We’ll keep you posted on the process.
THE PLAYGROUND – The equipment has been ordered and should be installed later this summer. In the meantime, children are already enjoying the stumps in the Beech Grove.
Many thanks to Peachy Horne, who is stepping down as head of the altar guild after nine years of service in that important position. And thanks to Claudia Gimson, who has agreed to step into that role. Thanks also to Peachy and Matt Taylor for their wonderful ideas on how we could use the wood from the oak tree that recently had to be cut down in front of the church. Check out the row of stumps that the children are climbing on in the beech grove, and the path of wooden discs around the memorial garden.
Christian Formation for Youth and Children From the DirectorSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VBS SAFARI ADVENTURE STAFF! Jane Lamkin – Art for PreK-1st grade class Teen helpers included Allie Summerville, Lindsey Reece, Nelson Branch, Myles Moody, Rosie Johnson-Cater, and Christi Work. Snacks and other materials were provided by several families including Kieran Cannistra, Betty B. Cooper, Ruth Summerville, Cassie Templeton, Ginnie and Paul Ruhmkorff, Tina Lowe, Rhonda Woodard, Margaret Michaelides, and Dick Harris. Tina Lowe took on the project of tie-dying t-shirts for all the campers – thank you Tina! Jane Lamkin organized some fabulous art projects, including hand-made drums, necklaces strung with colorful beads, and imaginatively painted lions and fish. Jane also included cultural storytelling and music-making during the art class.
Susan and Grace Hauser enjoyed teaching our youngest and preparing songs for our closing presentation on Friday July 1st. The Older Group prepared a mini-musical drama called The Peaceable Kingdom, where the animals in the 19th c. American painting by Edward Hicks, based on Isaiah 11, come to life to tell a story about world peace. The children also made colorful masks during the week to help create the live tableaux. Thanks also to Tricia Templeton and Helen Branch for telling the opening Bible Stories each day, to all the children who acted in the opening puppetry and skits, Delia Gamboa for her help in the nursery, and Rhonda and Jane for overseeing many transitions! Nanette Woodworth
On Sunday, July 10th, we will bid farewell to Bert Landman, our interim organist and choir director. Bert has accepted a full-time position at Trinity Church in Hartford, Connecticut, which begins in early August. I cannot thank Bert enough for the wonderful job he has done for us the last five months, seeing us through Lent, Easter, Pentecost and our 40th anniversary celebration. The people of Trinity Church are fortunate, indeed. ~Tricia New Members
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Changes to the St. Dunstan's Directory are listed in the mail-home Bellows. Check your copy, or call the church office for these changes and additions:
EPIPHANY’S ANNUAL JUMBLE SALE - SATURDAY, JULY 16 Toys…books…appliances…furniture… and hundreds of other items, available at great prices! Proceeds from this year’s sale will benefit the Journey to Adulthood pilgrimage trip. Directions: The Church of the Epiphany is located at 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave. at the corner of Ponce de Leon and East Lake Road, about one mile west of Decatur. The entrance to the parking lot is off of East Lake Road. For information call 404.373.8338 or www.epiphany.org.
"An Afternoon in the Garden"
Deadline for articles for the August Bellows is July 15. Please email your articles or leave them in Kim Branch’s mailbox in the church office. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
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Brook and Andy Wardner and their daughter, Grace Sutherlin. 
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