Dear Friends. I have had the privilege of serving on St. Mark’s Vestry as chair for Pastoral Care for 3 ½ years. During that time, I have learned so much about caring. We are fortunate to have 18 ladies who work in teams of 2 or 3, to make sure parishioners who may need some extra support, are taken care of by St. Mark’s. These ladies who are dedicated to this ministry are: Julia Lansing, Judy Schwenn, Rose Renfroe, Ellen Andersen, Sue Boyd, Peggy Cantrell, Juli Hayes, Carol Burchfield, Debbie Johnson, Kathi Reisz, Deb Hull, Sue Killcreas, Mary Squires and Anne Blaylock. Teams rotate every 2 weeks, reaching out to friends who may need some extra TLC. In addition to these ladies, Don Hoffmeyer and Marilyn Lance offer Eucharist for those who are unable to attend church. Please let me, Don or Marilyn know if you would like to receive communion at home, in the event you can’t get to church. These folks are angels! To reiterate Rick and Jan’s words in last week’s Dear Friends letter…” we may not know there is a need for us to offer help, unless someone tells us!” There are many definitions of Pastoral Care, but I like this one: pastoral care consists of helping acts done by representative persons, directed towards the healing, sustaining, guiding, reconciling and nurturing of persons whose troubles and concerns arise in the context of daily interactions and ultimate means and concerns. If you think of it, we ALL offer pastoral care in our daily lives as we reach out to comfort friends or family. Though it may seem paradoxical for the Christian, self-care is essential for a healthy life (Matt. 22: 37-39; Eph. 5:29-30). Yes, we must love God first and love others as well, but we also need to get adequate rest to renew our bodies and spirits. Sometimes self-care means stepping away and graciously allowing others to help us with our burdens. Jesus often slipped away to rest and pray (Mark 6:30-32). When we follow His example, we will be more effective in our relationships and better able to give care to others. (excerpt from Our Daily Bread) Take care of yourself first! Blessings to you, Sally Little Pastoral Care Vestry Chairperson Bulletin Board October 4, 2019 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emery Street Dalton, Georgia 30720 Tel. 706-278-8857
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Dear Friends.
I have had the privilege of serving on St. Mark’s Vestry as chair for Pastoral Care for 3 ½ years.
During that time, I have learned so much about caring. We are fortunate to have 18 ladies who work in
teams of 2 or 3, to make sure parishioners who may need some extra support, are taken care of by St.
Mark’s. These ladies who are dedicated to this ministry are: Julia Lansing, Judy Schwenn, Rose
Renfroe, Ellen Andersen, Sue Boyd, Peggy Cantrell, Juli Hayes, Carol Burchfield, Debbie Johnson,
Kathi Reisz, Deb Hull, Sue Killcreas, Mary Squires and Anne Blaylock. Teams rotate every 2 weeks,
reaching out to friends who may need some extra TLC. In addition to these ladies, Don Hoffmeyer
and Marilyn Lance offer Eucharist for those who are unable to attend church. Please let me, Don or
Marilyn know if you would like to receive communion at home, in the event you can’t get to church.
These folks are angels! To reiterate Rick and Jan’s words in last week’s Dear Friends letter…”we may
not know there is a need for us to offer help, unless someone tells us!”
There are many definitions of Pastoral Care, but I like this one: pastoral care consists of helping
acts done by representative persons, directed towards the healing, sustaining, guiding, reconciling and
nurturing of persons whose troubles and concerns arise in the context of daily interactions and ultimate
means and concerns. If you think of it, we ALL offer pastoral care in our daily lives as we reach out to
comfort friends or family.
Though it may seem paradoxical for the Christian, self-care is essential for a healthy life (Matt.
22: 37-39; Eph. 5:29-30). Yes, we must love God first and love others as well, but we also need to get
adequate rest to renew our bodies and spirits. Sometimes self-care means stepping away and graciously
allowing others to help us with our burdens. Jesus often slipped away to rest and pray (Mark 6:30-32).
When we follow His example, we will be more effective in our relationships and better able to give care
to others. (excerpt from Our Daily Bread)
Take care of yourself first!
Blessings to you,
Sally Little
Pastoral Care Vestry Chairperson
Bulletin Board October 4, 2019
St. Mark’s
Episcopal Church
901 West Emery Street
Dalton, Georgia 30720
Tel. 706-278-8857
Beer provided by: Dalton Brewing Company
Music provided by: Sneary Family Band
Blessing of the Animals starts at 5:00 pm
at 5:00pm
AND
A prayer of the
Blessing of the Animals
from our Parish Life
Vestryperson, Deb Hull
Blessed are you. Lord God, maker of all living creatures. On the fifth and
sixth days of creation, you called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and
animals on the land,. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his
brothers and sister. We ask you to bless the animals and all living
creatures. By the power of your love, enable them to live according to your
plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are
you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.
My name is Bowen. I am three years old. I like to swing on the playground. My aunt got me a new Cabbage Patch doll.
Preschooler Spotlight
Chili Supper
Friday, November 1st Tickets $8.00
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Corporate Orders
Drive Thru Only Orders of 10 or more
Chili, Crackers and a brownie available for delivery
Animal Care Today is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of animals. We have been given responsibility for caring for the creation, and our pets are a big part of this. The following are a few reminders: 1. Be sure fresh water is always available. In a drought like we have now, stray dogs and cats (as well as wild animals) have a hard time finding water. 2. Feed good food but don’t overfeed. Obese pets are really a sign of neglect. Human food is NOT good for dogs and cats. 3. Spend time with your pet. 4. Pets living outside need adequate shelter. 5. Make sure all dogs and cats have a yearly rabies shot. Consult with your veterinarian about other shots and tests. 6. ALL dogs and cats should be neutered.
7. Report any animal abuse to 911. The Humane Society has no jurisdiction to help. 8. Call 911 to have stray dogs picked up by animal control. Because of the new management at the pound, many of these dogs go to rescue groups in Atlanta and up north. And, if a stray dog has an owner, that person will look for them at the pound. 9. Consider adopting a rescue animal. 10. Volunteer at the new Humane Society Center or for another rescue group.
Remember that all animals need and deserve your time, love, care and respect.
FROM OUR JUNIOR WARDEN, JAN LITTELL:
We have some new and exciting offerings for Adult Formation this year. These are the outstanding offerings of Don Hoffmeyer (aka "he's not afraid to go there!"):
• Do we need Priests?
• How did God spend his Summer?
• What we can learn from/about some Old Testament characters (Example: Did David kill Goliath?)
• How the Fundamentalist movement begun in the US in 1919 has created “more than one Christianity”
• Are we afraid to believe in Predestination & Hell?
Did God send Jesus to be sacrificed?
Additionally, with a view to Creation Season this fall and the transition to a new rector beginning soon, we will have 3 Sunday Creation sessions. These sessions will include lunch, study and activity.
Study will involve a book review of "The Agile Church, Spirit Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age" by Dwight J. Zscheile. The author "understands that innovation must be a way of life for churches in the next decades." This will be an interesting study on how we can stay flexible yet true to our heritage and bring others to Christ. I have 20 copies of the book at a cost of $15.60 each. I will have them at church beginning this Sunday.
Activities will involve creating and decorating a stole for the new priest; working on a scrapbook introducing ourselves to the new priest; Creation work in our green space; and possibly creation of chalices to be used in various services.
More details later, but for now, mark your calendars!
October 20 11:30 - 2:00
November 17 TBD
See you Sunday!
Just a quick note from Deloris Hefner: There are numerous casserole dishes and plates that have been left behind from previous 2nd Sunday Potlucks. We are doing a clean up in the Parish Hall kitchen and would like these to be picked up as soon as possible. So, please come and get them!!
Also, the Birdfeeder Pantry is collecting condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.) along with microwaveable foods (Ramen noodles, soups, etc.)
Thank you for the great response to this OutReach!
THIS SUNDAY!! October 6th - Blessing of the Animals and Oktoberfest with The Sneary Family Band playing and
Dalton Brewing Company providing beverages October 13th - 2nd Sunday Potluck!!!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
"WHAT CHRISTIANS CAN LEARN FROM CLIMATE CHANGE” oR
“EVERYBODY TALKS ABOUT THE WEATHER."
Classes at 9 & 9:45 in the Parish Hall.
Refreshments Provided by Daughters of the King
Are all invited and Youth Are Welcome
From Joann Williams on 9/25/29:
THE ROGER WILLIAMS FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU WHO HAS EXPRESSED CONDOLENCES TO US EITHER BY CARDS, FLOWERS, HUGS, VISITS, CALLS, AND OR PRAYERS. ESPECIALLY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FLOWER GUILD AND PASTORAL CARE FOR THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS THAT HAVE GRACED HIS ROOM AND MY APARTMENT FOR WEEKS. THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT KEEP US GOING!
Wilfred Grenfell, Medical Missionary to
Labrador and Newfoundland
October 9 has been set aside to honor a 2 0
t h c e n t u r y
Canadian sa in t . Wilfred Grenfell was born in southwestern England in 1865. He was raised in the Church of England and trained as a physician at London U n i v e r s i t y a n d Hospital. During his time in London
Grenfell experienced a kind of religious conversion after meeting Dwight L. Moody, the American evangelist. In 1892 the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen sent Grenfell to Newfoundland to improve the health and lives of fishermen and coastal inhabitants. For the next 40 years or so he worked tirelessly in Labrador and Newfoundland. He built and staffed hospitals and clinics. He developed schools and an orphanage. He helped develop agricultural cooperatives and industrial work projects. He took an active part in social work, driven by his Christian values. Dr. Wilfred Grenfell was knighted by King George V in 1928 in recognition for his work. He and his wife retired to Vermont where he died on October 9, 1940. His ashes were buried on the coast near St. Anthony, Newfoundland.
October 2019 Sunday, October 13 - Pentecost 18 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 am Early Adult Sunday School
10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:30 am Second Sunday Potluck
Office Hours: Offices Closed - volunteer only Monday, October 7 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, October 9 10:00am - 2:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday October 8, 10 & 11 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 6 - Pentecost 17 8:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 am Early Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II 5:00 pm Blessing of the Animals 5:30 - 8:00 pm Oktoberfest
We celebrate the lives that make up the
community of St. Mark’s Church.
Happy Birthday
October 7 - October 13
Sadie Hoy Davis Witt Andy Hull
Emilie Leyssens Paul Alderman
Janet Johnson Sue Boyd
Organist/Choir Director Beth Nichols Parish Administrator Curry McClurken Preschool Director Laura Bock
