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St. James Episcopal Church
Clayton, Georgia
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Our mission is to preach the Gospel, worship God,
renew our hearts and minds, and serve others.
St. James Messenger
Annual Meeting
Parish Hall
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Time: 9:00am donuts & coffee
Meeting to begin at 9:15am
Agenda Items Include:
Approval of 2021 Annual Meeting Minutes
Election of Vestry Candidates
Financial Update and 2022 Budget
Search Process for Rector
Vestry Candidates for 2022-2024
Linda Sanders Terry Klinect
Linda Harding Sanders grew up in a Terry Klinect was born in Medina, OH,
small community next to the Gator and grew up in western New York
Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. Linda where he met his wife, Bonnie. They
went to public school in Duval County have three grown children, one
and graduated from the University of granddaughter and a grandson due in
Florida with a degree in Elementary late March. He loves to spend his time
Education. After college she taught following his granddaughter on her
for 38 years at the Hyde Park national golf tour and school varsity
Elementary School. For the last 15 golf team.
years of her career, Clayton was her
respite from teaching at least three Terry graduated from Oglethorpe
times a year. In 2010, she said "Why University. He retired from Pfizer
Not?" and decided to move to the Pharmaceutical as a distribution
mountains. The next thing she knew, manager. He enjoyed a second career
Libby (her fat cat) and Linda were in as an AP world history teacher and
Clayton. girls varsity soccer coach for Gwinnett
She has worn many hats in her career County Schools. While coaching
in education and her life in Clayton. soccer, he was awarded state girls
Serving on many committees at coach of the year after winning a
school: testing coordinator, textbook state championship. After retiring
chairman and Extended Day Director from the Gwinnett County School
(before and after school care). Her system, Terry taught at Rabun Gap-
legacy to the school and extended Nacoochee School for several years
day is the Liberal Arts Program of and coached girls varsity soccer. He
Dance. It was sponsored by Saint still spends time at the school as the
John's Cathedral. Here in Clayton, she girls middle school basketball coach.
is a member of Clayton Kiwanis Club
and since she loves children, she Terry has been a member of St.
developed the Terrific Kids Program James since the fall of 2014. He
at the the Primary School. For serves as an usher, teller, and assists
enjoyment, she plays American in a variety of tasks assigned by the
Canasta with her card family. former parish administrator. He looks
When I walked in the doors of St. forward to serving on the Vestry and
James for the first time, I thought taking a more active role in the
lightening would strike me but it did parish.
not. I knew I was back in my church
and my faith. Thank you, St. James,
for all the love you have shown me.
A Message from Pastor Doris
Pastor Doris would like to thank everyone for their support
as she recovers from her injury. The food, cards and
prayers mean a great deal to her. Pastor Doris fell on
December 15 which required surgery shortly after. A
special thanks to The Rev. John Templeton and Deacon
Susi Roessler for filling in for her during this Christmas
Season. Pastor Doris hopes to return this Sunday, January
9. Full recovery will take awhile, so please continue to keep her in your
prayers.
Bishop Curry's Epiphany Events in D.C.
Thursday, Jan. 6, at 12 p.m. Eastern
Join Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Washington Bishop
Mariann Edgar Budde, and a diverse community of leaders and artists for a
livestreamed Epiphany service from the Church of the Epiphany in Washington,
D.C.
JOIN LIVESTREAM
During a bilingual worship service featuring diverse voices from across the
church, Bishop Curry will invite Episcopalians to commit afresh to looking,
acting, and loving like Jesus—in our communities and in our nation. Later that
day, Bishop Curry will also offer a videotaped address to the nation.
Welcome Carol
Carol moved to Clayton, GA from
Topeka, KS in 2019. Carol worked for
15 years as Administrative Assistant
in Global Supply Chain for Hill's Pet
Nutrition, Inc. Prior to that she
worked as Administrative Assistant for
7 years at Payless ShoeSource.
Carol grew up in Winter Haven,
Florida where she attended St. Paul's
Episcopal Church with her family.
Carol lives in Mountain City, GA with
her dog Baxter.
Please note the email address to the office
will remain the same:
Carol Cott, Parish Administrator admin@stjamesclayton.org
Office Hours
The new office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30-2:00. The church
office will be closed Monday, January 17, for the Martin Luther King holiday.
Thoughts from a Deacon January 4, 2022
New year resolutions? Have you made any? What does
this mean exactly? Eat healthier, exercise, lose weight,
be nicer, get off my electronic gadgets, …….. Yikes,
seems like the same old, same old.
As you know, I love music and meanings behind the
words from the artist.
Michael Jackson wrote a song called “Man in the
Mirror”. This song is about making a change and
realizing that it has to start with me, myself and I. To
make a difference on the outside, I have to start first from within.
“I’m gonna make a change for once in my life, …..gonna make a
difference…………
I’m starting with the man in the mirror, I’m asking him to change his ways,
and no message could have been any clearer. If you want to make the world a
better place, take a look at yourself, and then make a change.”
We see homelessness, hunger, addiction, loneliness, mental illness, fakeness,
fear, pretending to be happy or saying I don’t need any help. We must not be
blind to this.
Here’s what my “new” New Year’s resolutions should be. I want to take the
parts of my life that I want to improve and use God’s Word and all the other
resources I have to make a change.
When I look in the mirror I want to see Jesus reflected in me! I want to be
able to happily follow Christ’s example. Read Matthew 5:3-9. It’s the
Beatitudes.
Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” That’s
how we can all make an impact. I need your help, your reminders, your
enthusiasm, your caring, your epiphanies.
Let the work of Christmas continue. Happy New Year.
Fellowship
Nibble and Chat
Will you help with refreshments after the 10:30
service? We have opened the signup for February.
A plate of cookies is all we need. Your help is
invaluable. If you would like to help with this social
time, please click here or call the church office,
706-782-6179.
St. James Book Club
The group will not be meeting in December. We will resume on
Monday, January 17, at 10:30am in the church parish hall. The
book selected for January is The Lincoln Highway written by
Amor Towles (#1 on the NYT Best Seller List). Questions?
Contact, Mary Thornton here.
Christian Formation
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
will resume sometime in February.
Forward Day by Day
Forward Day by Day is a booklet of daily inspirational
meditations which reflect on a specific Bible passage, chosen
from the daily lectionary readings as listed in the Revised
Common Lectionary, or the Daily Office from the Episcopal
Church's Book of Common Prayer.
The meditations are rich in substance and offer a wide range
of witness and experiences. Each month's meditation is
written by a different author.
Forward "Day by Day", daily devotions for disciples, are available to you at no
charge. This issue covers February, March and April. Copies are available
in the church Narthex and the Parish Hall.
Outreach
A Word from Our Little Roses...
Dear Peggy (Melton),
2021 has flown by like the blink of an eye. It is hard to believe that we are
already enjoying the festivities of the Holiday Season as 2021 draws to a
close.
I want to take this opportunity to be able to thank you for all of your love and
support of Our Little Roses during this past year. Your support has helped a
girl escape a life of suffering, abuse and extreme poverty to a life filled with
love, caring, educational opportunities and spiritual growth.
2021 has been challenging, the Pandemic has continued to take thousands of
lives while Honduras struggles to get the population vaccinated.
We rejoice that all of our girls and staff from 12 on up have been vaccinated
and we are now in the process to get boosters for those that are applicable.
Hopefully they will include children aged five and up soon for their first
vaccination, however, between time, we will continue to maintain all the bio
security measures now in place.
Honduras is rejoicing that the Presidential elections were peaceful and the
general population is hopeful that our new president, Xiomara Castro, the first
woman president of Honduras, will bring prosperity and a new vision for
Honduras.
Thank you for helping us get through another challenging year. It has been
another year with all the girls studying virtually, limited visitors to the
compound and rising prices for food and materials, exacerbated by shortages.
However, we pray that in 2022 we will be able to welcome you again because
the girls miss seeing and being with their extended family.
We thank God for your ceaseless prayers and financial support that despite the
obstacles that we have faced, have made it possible for us to be able to
transform the lives of so many girls.
This month we rejoice in two more graduations from High School, Lizeth and
Gabriela who will begin the process of studies in a technical career and the
University.
As 2021 closes, we have much to give thanks to God, but most of all I give
thanks for YOU (St. James), because without You, we never could even dream
to achieve our goals of preparing girls for a bright future.
May God continue to bless your life as He has blessed ours and may 2022 be a
year filled with love, joy and prosperity.
Dr. Diana Frade, Our Little Roses Founder
Homestead Hospice is looking for a few ordinary people with
extraordinary HEARTS.
Are you ready for a rewarding experience? Join our unique Hospice Volunteer
community. We believe the power of volunteering changes lives… For more
information please e-mail Shannon Larsen at
shannon.larsen@homesteadhospice.net or phone 706.835.3960.
Altar Flowers
The 2022 flower calendar is hanging in the
parish hall. You are invited to designate the altar
flowers for a special occasion in honor of, or in
memory of someone special. The cost is $40 per
week. Simply send an email to the office here,
and let us know the Sunday in which you would
like to designate flowers and how you would like
your designation listed in the bulletin. Send your
check to the office prior to the Sunday you
reserved. You may also make payment through
the GIVE link on the website or simply drop a
check in the offering plate on Sunday.
Helpful Links
Parish Directory
(password needed)
Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Bishop Wright's podcasts
and devotional page
Episcopal News Service's
full COVID-19 coverage
Give Now
Celebrations
January Birthdays January Anniversaries
1, Shelley Urban 7, Liz & Rocky Hopper
2, Kathy Ford 24, Jane and Tom Burinski
3, Linda Sanders
6, Robin Rogers
10, Jim Zobel
10, Jack Brandon
11, Jeff Rice
23, Tatum Young
26, Bob Grant
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Timeline for the Weekly Messenger:
Articles received by Monday evening will be in the next Messenger. The file is sent for
proof- reading on Tuesday afternoon, changes are made on Wednesday morning before it is
sent out. Please contact the church office if you have any questions.
St. James Episcopal Church | 706-782-6179 | 260 Warwoman Rd. Clayton, GA
30525 | www.stjamesclayton.org | email: click here
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