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August 2005
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Welcome, Steve Furches!
After six months of searching, I am delighted to announce that we have a new organist/choir director. Steve Furches’ first Sunday with us will be August 21.
Steve has more than 20 years experience in church music. He has been the organist at First Congregational Church in Atlanta since 2003. Other experience includes six years as full-time organist/choir director at Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church in Naples , Florida . He has worked with both adult and children’s choirs.
Steve has a Master of Music in Pipe Organ Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Music, both with highest honors from the University of Florida .
The search committee unanimously recommended Steve from among the five candidates who auditioned for the position and numerous others who applied. They were impressed by his musical abilities, his knowledge of liturgy, his interaction with the choir and his great enthusiasm for the job.
In addition to his church work, Steve is a fitness counselor. He does both personal training and leads classes at Emory, Piedmont Hospital , Lockheed Martin, and Peachtree Center Athletic Club.
Steve’s partner, Peter Prinsloo, is the head tennis pro at Atlanta Athletic Club.
Please join us in welcoming Steve and Peter to St. Dunstan’s.
For the last two and a half years, St. Dunstan’s has been involved in some kind of search – first for a rector, then for a Christian formation director, and finally, for an organist/choir director.
Of course, the work of the church has continued and prospered during all of that time, but any kind of search for a new staff member takes hours of time and energy from many people. I am looking forward to being able to devote all of our energy and focus to the ministries and programs of St. Dunstan’s. I am excited about the days ahead.
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Announcements
Our Fall Schedule
Beginning on Sunday, September 11
Holy Eucharist at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Christian Education for all ages at 9:30 a.m. |
SAVE THIS DATE!!
[Note new date]
SEPTEMBER 25
IS OUR FLYING PIG BARBECUE
 Wonderful fun for all ages!
Bring all your friends and long-lost cousins!
Be there or be square!
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It's Time To Get Ready!
Sunday School for all ages begins on
September 11
At 9:30 a.m.
Each Sunday in August there will be an orientation for families with children and youth where curriculum and fellowship activities for the school year will be explained.
Click here for details.
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Within Our Walls
Gilda and Lee Morris are pleased to announce the Graduation of their son, Everett Morris, from Georgia State University on August 7, 2005. Congratulations, Everett!
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Thanks
Many thanks to all who served on the search committee for a new organist/choir director, including chair Susan Elliott, Jane Blount, Steve Hauser, Susan Hauser, John Hill, Rosa Lord, Wayne Lord, and Virginia Skinner. And thanks to all in the choir who participated in audition rehearsals.
Thank you to Nanette Woodworth, John Booth and Matt Taylor or helping with the week-long Emmaus House camp at St. Dunstan’s July 18-22. Up to 70 children participated in the camp, enjoying our facilities and our beautiful environment.
Thanks to those who participated in the grounds work day: James Milliken, Ruth Roser, Allie Summerville, Nancy Dillon, Tom Barnett, Nancy Knight Latimore, Richard Stansbury, Ethan Stansbury, Helen Branch, and Matthew Taylor.
Thanks to Jane Lamkin for the gift of 10 new prayer books, given in memory of Bill Lamkin.
United Thank Offering (UTO) Update: Thanks to all who made generous contributions to the recent UTO Ingathering. We were able to make a contribution of $1,096.00 to help with the important work done with this money gathered from all Episcopal Churches. ~Ann Reece
Thanks to Virginia Skinner for changing the hymn boards in the church each week to reflect the correct hymns.
Thanks to Nancy Elliott for the wonderful job she does as our registrar. (She has really been busy the past few months!)
Thanks to Keith Latimore for updating our church sign information.
Christian Formation for Youth and Children
Please place these dates on your calendar!
Each Sunday in August there will be an orientation for families with children and youth where curriculum and fellowship activities for the school year will be explained. Meetings will take place immediately after the 10 a.m. liturgy (approx. 11:10 - 11:40 a.m. ) in the Founder’s Room. Your participation is necessary for a successful program!
Sunday, August 14
Teacher Training and Parent Orientation – Godly Play
All parents of children PreK-1st grade will be assigned to teach on a rotational basis. Curriculum and materials will be described. All parents will be invited to sign up to be Children’s Chapel Shepherds or Leaders as well.
Sunday, August 21
Parent Orientation – Rite 13
Parents of middle schoolers will be asked to chaperone one trip, and help coordinate the fundraising for one event per year. Teachers will be introduced, and the Rite 13 pilgrimage will be discussed.
Sunday, August 28
Parent Orientation – J2A
Parents of 9th-12th graders will be asked to chaperone one trip, and help coordinate the fundraising for one event per year. Teachers will be introduced, and the J2A pilgrimage will be discussed.
Wednesday, August 31
Rotations Family Meeting (2nd-5th grade) 5 p.m.
Children and Youth Wilderness Fall Day Trips:
August 28th at 12pm
Chattahoochee River Rafting Excursion for J2A Class (parent chaperones needed!)
October 1st at 10am
Amicalola Falls day-hike with Rite 13 and Rotations Groups (parent chaperones needed!)
All Christian Formation classes will begin September 11, 2005 at 9:30 a.m.
Until then we will follow the summer schedule.
See you in August! (Please call or e-mail with any questions you may have)
Nanette Woodworth, Director of Christian Formation for Children and Youth
New This Fall
Companions in Christ
This fall we will offer a weekly course of spiritual formation called Companions in Christ. Companions is a 28-week program that “is designed to create a small group setting where you can respond to God’s call to an ever-deepening communion and transformation in Christ. The focus is on your experience of God and your discovery of spiritual practices that help you share more fully in the life of Christ.”
Tricia will lead the classes, which will meet on Tuesday mornings from 10-noon. Preparation for each class requires about 30 minutes a day of reading and reflection. The cost of the course is $30 for the participant’s book and a journal.
The material is divided into five parts:
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Embracing the Journey: The Way of Christ (five weeks) – a course in Christian spiritual growth as a journey toward holiness and wholeness, individually and in community, by the grace of God.
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Feeding on the Word: The Mind of Christ (five weeks) – an introduction to several ways of meditating on and praying with scripture.
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Deepening Our Prayer: The Heart of Christ (six weeks) – a guided experience of various forms and styles of prayer.
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Responding to Our Call: The Work of Christ (five weeks) – a presentation of vocation or call: giving ourselves to God and receiving the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Exploring Spiritual Guidance: The Spirit of Christ (five weeks) – an overview of different ways of giving and receiving spiritual guidance.
Click here to view a sample of the Companions in Christ materials. If you are interested, please sign up in the narthex or call Tricia at the church. The class size is limited to 10 people.
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Baptisms
 We rejoice in the July 31st baptism of Erin Martha Reece, daughter of Fred and Renk Reece, and granddaughter of Ann and Roy Reece.
Deaths
Our sympathy to Pat Berman on the July 10th death of her husband, Stanley Berman.
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Nigel Mumford
Some of you may recall that several years ago, Christine and I arranged for our old friend, Nigel Mumford, to be a speaker at Adult Sunday School followed by an incredibly inspirational sermon on the healing nature of God through prayer. We are thrilled to tell you that Nigel was ordained into the transitional deaconate in Albany (NY) last month and is scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Albany this upcoming December. Nigel has come to this place in his life through a circuitous route…a fighting Royal Marine Commando who felt touched by God in the midst of a combat area, inspired by witnessing the incredible healing of his own sister and his own fight to attempt to deny his healing talents. Nigel is a wonderful person, a terrific and supportive friend and a true gift from God. Join Christine and me in celebrating Nigel's ordination. ~ Rick Beard
Daniel Gade
Daniel Gade has been on the prayer list for the last six months. He was seriously injured in Iraq serving our country. We received a letter of thanks from him that is posted on the coffee hour bulletin board. Here is the latest update. ~The Woodards
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Dear Family and Friends,
… Last weekend, I water-skied with my wife, fished on the ocean, walked around on a yacht and at a party with one cane only, and had a wonderful time. On the six-month anniversary of my injury, your prayers have brought me back from the brink of death to nearly normal function and a happy life again. Prayers matter, they work, and they are powerful. To God be the Glory. Great things he has done!
Love to all,
Daniel
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Deadline for articles for the August Bellows is August 15. Please email your articles or leave them in Kim Branch’s mailbox in the church office.
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Our Summer Schedule
Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
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2005-2006 Vestry
Wayne Lord—Senior Warden |
Bruce Lafitte—Junior Warden
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Beverly Booth |
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Susan Elliott |
Susan Hauser |
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Tonia Hopkins |
Nancy Knight Latimore |
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Richard Stansbury |
Matt Taylor |
Our Staff
The Rev. Patricia Templeton, Rector
The Rev. Maggie Harney, Priest Associate
Nanette Woodworth, Director of Christian Formation for Children & Youth
Kim Branch, Parish Administrator
Stephen L. Furches, Organist / Choir Director
Daria Jones, Treasurer
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