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Volume 46, No. 6 August 2020
LOOK WHO’s
BEEN SEEN AT
ST. PAUL’S!!
The Reverend Ann Heinemann
The Reverend Gail Long
The Reverend Dr. Gary Abbott
We welcomed everyone back to
St. Paul’s on Sunday, July 19
for In-Person Worship Services!
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ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Income and Expense—JUNE 2020
$ (000s)
JUNE YTD YTD YTD
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET DEVIATION
Pledge income 33.7 187.1 180.8 6.3
Other income 5.9 29.5 26.6 2.9
Total Income 39.6 216.6 207.4 9.2
Total expense 24.9 175.9 203.8 -27.9
Net income 14.7 40.7 3.6 37.1
Dear St. Paul’s Friends:
The table above for June 2020 and June YTD is from the financial report certified by the vestry
at its meeting of July21. The Ministry publication of financial summary will always be dated
one month back because of the accounting and approval cycle.
The bottom line for June is that YTD pledge income is running $187.1K vs. budget of $180.8K,
or $6.2K above budget (106% of budget). This reflects good stewardship on the part of our members,
coupled with some advance payment of pledges.
Expenses for June YTD are running $175.9K vs. budget of $203.8K, or $27.9 below budget
(73% of budget). This reflects good cost management by the vestry and staff, as well as below budget
level of activity due to the virus-related suspension.
As mentioned in the May report, the Federal Payroll Protection Program loan in the amount of “9th Station of the Cross”
$33.1K is being applied to May and June staff employee compensation, but the loan face value is not
included in the YTD financial extract above. Part or all of this will be convertible to a grant under by Steve Hinton
certain conditions being monitored by Finance Committee and Vestry.
As always, copies of vestry minutes and vestry financial reports are posted on the bulletin
board in the same corridor as the St. Paul’s Room. We are also mailing to your home and/or publishing
in The Ministry copies of the minutes. This abbreviated financial summary is published so that members Given in love to St. Paul’s
will understand the financial health of the church.
Faithfully and for the vestry,
Pam Reynolds
LADLES OF LOVE—REOPENING!!
September 10, 2020
This September 10th will be a new cycle for one of St. Paul’s ministries—Ladles of Love. As you know, after March 13th, this
year, we regretfully had to close, as did many other ministries, due to the C-19 virus. At that time, we were reaching an average of 60
guests (80 was our highest) per week on Thursdays from 11:00 to 12:00. It was heartbreaking for all of us, volunteers and staff, to have
such an abrupt end to something we all “loved” to do.
Now, Ladles of Love will reopen 9-10-20. We will be providing bag lunches only—2 sandwiches, chips, individually wrapped
snack bar, fresh fruit and bottled water. The prep crew will be just 3 people only, until we see how many guests we will serve.
Volunteers will not be called to serve, but are asked to be patient and not to lose hope or momentum. Things will change so stay tuned!
C.D.C. rules will be strictly adhered to. Absolutely NO GUESTS will be allowed in the Church! Guests will pick up their lunch bags
and water—one guest at a time—allowing ample space for social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be provided and required, before serving.
Guests will be asked to use face masks. Guests must not loiter and will be asked to enjoy their lunch anywhere, but NOT on St. Paul’s
property.
We pray for a strong outreach to all who are in need of food.
Thank you St. Paul’s for all the faith, passion, love and support for this amazing ministry.
It truly feeds both body and soul.
Stay Well and Safe, with faith,
Patty Woodall & Deborah Johnson
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
5:00 PM
Parish Hall
In attendance: Pam Reynolds, Senior Warden; Carol Fullerton, Junior Warden; Ned Newcomb; Annabelle Stubbs; Roy Brown; Dunn
Stapleton; Jim Hendricks; Angie Barber
Absent: Shanna Aderhold; Mary Helen Morgan
Also in attendance: Fr. Read Freeman; Dave Orlowski, Treasurer; Nealy Stapleton, Clerk
Fr. Freeman opened the meeting with a devotional.
Approval of Minutes
Ned moved the minutes from the May 20, 2020, meeting be approved. Pam seconded the motion, and the minutes were unani-
mously approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Dave reported tithes and open offerings for the month were $4,895.96 under budget. Year to date, tithes and open offerings are
$4,317.17 over budget. The Building and Equipment Maintenance category and Worship Materials category are also over budget.
Dave said the Finance Committee recommended the funds to pay for the renovation of the downstairs men’s and women’s bath-
rooms should be paid out of the Capital Campaign fund rather than the Vestry Discretionary Account. After discussion, Dunn made
a motion that the bathroom renovation project be paid out of the Capitol Campaign fund; Ned seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Rector’s Report
• Fr. Freeman said he has recorded the first in-church Sunday service and will record services through the end of June.
• He is waiting for the diocesan re-entry plan from Bishop Logue. Fr. Freeman has a Zoom meeting with the Bishop this
week and may learn more about the re-entry plan then.
• Fr. Freeman has arranged for supply priests for July and August. These include Ann Heinemann, Gail Long,
Gary Abbott, and Jim Bullion.
• Penny Alligood, Parish Administrator, is learning to develop the Order of Worship – readings, Prayers of the People,
and liturgy.
• Nathan Alligood and Tripp Morgan are recording in-church services. Nathan records from the back of the church and
Tripp records from the chancel.
• Fr. Freeman said many churches are having increased attendance during virtual worship.
Junior Warden’s Report
• Carol asked Ili Si Malone, Dougherty County’s arborist, to look at the pine tree in the back yard of the Youth House.
Ili Si said the tree is diseased and should be cut down. Carol is waiting on bids for tree removal. AA will contribute
$1,000 for the tree and root ball removal.
• The flooring, subflooring and toilet in the Youth House bathroom must be replaced. Mitch Mercer has suggested
running the same “easy care” flooring throughout the house.
• The downstairs bathroom project continues on schedule. There have been significant plumbing issues, including
flooding from upstairs, during the project due to old clay pipes and old plumbing.
• Cullen and Debbie Richardson have donated and installed an above-ground sprinkler system for the bed areas in the
Lucy Walters’ Garden.
• The newly organized Building and Grounds Maintenance Committee will meet June 25, 2020, at noon. Members
include: Ted Wright, Allen Baggs, Lois Hunkele, John Dixon, Bob Fletcher, Pam Reynolds, Carolyn Hatcher, Carol
Fullerton, and Fr. Freeman. Pam has inventoried past projects/maintenance issues and the committee will prioritize a
maintenance schedule by month/quarter/annual for the coming years.
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Senior Warden’s Report
• Pam made a motion, seconded by Jim to request the Endowment pay $4,420.00 for the new air conditioning
system on the east side of the Youth House, and $1,750.00 for the new tile backsplash in the kitchen. The motion
passed unanimously.
• The church received a check for $1,435 from Synovus to reimburse the church for the late sale of stock by Synovus.
The Vestry thanks Senior Warden Pam Reynolds and Synovus for properly handling this matter.
• The PPP Loan reimbursement period has been extended from eight weeks to 28 weeks,
• The Vestry thanks Shanna Aderhold and Mary Helen Morgan for gathering items for gift bags for Bishop and
Mrs. Logue during their visit to Albany June 7.
• Pam met with the bishop during his June 7 visit to Albany. They discussed who will serve as interim priest starting in
September. The bishop said he has someone in mind. He said he did not have anyone in mind for our permanent
priest at the moment.
• Pam said recording of the first virtual service went well. Two of the supply clergy were present to see how the
service will take place.
• Members of the new Building and Grounds Maintenance Committee will meet soon. Recently, Pam asked Mitch
Mercer to take a look at the Youth House. The west half of the house is used by AA for meetings. The east side and
the upstairs are used by St. Paul’s. After taking a look at the house, Mitch suggested to Pam St. Paul’s needs to
develop a vision for the use of our portion of the building.
• Pam said the Ladles of Love group is unsure when they will be comfortable to re-open. They have considered
preparing bag lunches or making soup and sandwiches and serving them outside when the weather is cooler, but at
present they have no firm plans to resume meal service.
• Pam has signed a contract with the city of Albany for fiber optic service. The city will bring fiber optic cable to a
point and Don’s company will bring the cable into the building. This will take place in two to three months.
Old Business
Annabelle, Scott Brown, Fr. Freeman and Pam attended a virtual meeting and presentation by roof consultant Jody Usry at the
end of May. Mr. Usry was hired for his practical expertise in roof maintenance and leak detection. His report included
photographs showing places that need attention. Annabelle asked if the Vestry wanted Mr. Usry to prepare a bid list for the roof
repair items, and it was agreed that she should find out the estimated expense of his preparing such a list. Annabelle said she
thinks it would be helpful to hire Mr. Usry to inspect our roof system once or twice a year to identify on-going maintenance
needs, and she offered to email his PowerPoint presentation to the members of the Vestry and to the new Building and Grounds
Committee.
Annabelle also reported that roof consultant Mike Clark, of Michael E. Clark & Associates of Macon, inspected the roof on June 11
(after declining to come during Albany's sharp COVID outbreak). As a Professional Engineer with several sub-specialties, Mr. Clark
has the credentials and experience to assess the roof, write a technical report, and advise us how to address our roof and
insurance claim issues. Annabelle said that Mr. Clark used a lift to closely inspect the high sections of the roof and that she looks
forward to the roof group receiving his written report and discussing it with him soon.
Stewardship
Pam announced Lisa Wright has agreed to chair the Stewardship Committee for 2020-2021. Angie Barber will be the Vestry
representative on the committee. Fr. Freeman has downloaded a Stewardship manual through The Episcopal Network for
Stewardship (TENS). The manual has good resources and new ideas for Stewardship campaigns.
New Business
Restarting Services –The Return to In-Person Worship Safely is meeting to develop plans for the re-opening of the church.
Raymond James – Scott Marcus, Allison Daniels, and John Inman, IV, have formed their own group (Marcus, Inman, Daniels
Wealth Advisors) under Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Advisors Network. Their team wants to continue handling St. Paul’s
accounts and has requested to make a presentation to the trustees of the Endowment as to what they can offer. It was
suggested Dave Orlowski, Treasurer, and member of the Finance Committee, attend the meeting with the Trustees. He will be
asked to attend the meeting. He can then give a report to the Finance Committee for a recommendation to the Vestry. The team
will also be asked to make a presentation to the Vestry on July 21, 2020.
Other Business
The next Vestry meeting will be Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 5:00 pm in Parish Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Nealy Stapleton
Minutes updated July 5, 2020
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This year’s Covid 19 has brought many changes to us at
St. Paul’s. Our beloved Barney’s Run has also been
affected. For many reasons, the Barney’s Crew has
unanimously decided to cancel this year’s run. We
believe that running is a safe outdoor activity, however,
we cannot insure the safety of our runners and our
volunteers, especially considering the close proximity
that we will have to share. Everyone’s good health is our
CANCELLED primary concern. Who knows what this fall’s cold, flu,
and Covid season will bring.
FOR 2020
We are working on a possible virtual run for this season.
As soon as we have details hammered out, the Barney’s
Crew will let you know. Until then, we hope that you all
will be safe.
God’s Peace,
Anna Hendley and Lois Hunkele
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The Men’s and Women’s restrooms have been
completely renovated.
They are just BEAUTIFUL!!
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July Memorials
Eugene ‘Genie’ Clark Donald Cleesattle
Allen Baggs Allen Baggs
Ted & Mari Wright Mrs. Norris Wootten & David Shivers
Greg & Carol Fullerton
Jim & Martha Moore and Family
Vic & Jane Anne Sullivan Suzanne Allen
Carolyn Hatcher & Debbie Hambley Phyllis Curry
Richard & Anne Gernert Cullen & Debbie Richardson
Jay & Pam Reynolds
Joe & Annabelle Stubbs
Carolyn Hatcher & Debbie Hambley
John & Betsy Holman Bill & Molly Swan
Greg & Carol Fullerton Greg & Carol Fullerton
Wytch Stubbs
Grace Walker
John & Betsy Holman
Bucky Leach & Renasant Financial Services
Charles & Debbie Godwin Lucy Richardson
Glenn & Linda Walker Jim & Martha Moore and Family
Joe & Annabelle Stubbs
Cullen & Debbie Richardson
John & Betsy Holman
Jay & Pam Reynolds
Allen Baggs Mike McComb
Dwayne Summar Lynn Mashburn
Bill & Molly Swan Jim Parr
Carolyn Hatcher & Debbie Hambley John & Betsy Holman
Bland Cleesattle
Mary & Becky Herndon Mary Faulk
John & Betsy Holman
Roy & Christy Brown
Dunn & Nealy Stapleton Barney’s Corner
Joe & Annabelle Stubbs A gift has been received in memory of
John & Betsy Holman Beattie Summar by Bill & Molly Swan
Barbara Sasser
Greg & Carol Fullerton
Thank you to all who have made returning to St. Paul’s a Huge Success!!
Please keep practicing Social Distancing!
Keep Washing Your Hands!
Please, Wear a Mask!
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Anniversaries
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
August
2 Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Calhoun 4 Franklin Mercer
5 Buck Davis
11 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kelley
7 Pat Burger
22 Mr. & Mrs. Bill Swan Hayden Darby
Judy Williams
11 Kathy Blakey
12 Rachel Lockhart
It’s Back 13 Wendy Rowand
Joe Stubbs
To School! 18 Thay Hall
20 Boles Middleton
John Sherman
23 Edwin Bell
Staff
Steve Shephard
Marcia Hood, DMA, Music Director/Organist 24 Dave Orlowski
Lynne Parks, Handbell Director 26 Allen Baggs
Penny Alligood, Parish Administrator Walter Kelley
Debbie Shanklin, Financial Secretary William Swan
Velma McClary, Housekeeper 28 Frank Middleton
Robert Clay, Sexton 31 John Inman, IV
Paula McComb
St. Paul’s Vestry Worship Services
Terms ending in 2021 Sunday
Shanna Aderhold Rite I Eucharist at 8:00am
Roy Brown Rite II Eucharist at 10:30am
Mary Helen Morgan
Pam Reynolds, Sr. Warden
A video recording of our 10:30
service can be seen via Facebook
Terms ending in 2022 and at our website:
Angie Barber stpaulsalbany.org
Dunn Stapleton on Sunday afternoons.
Annabelle Stubbs
Terms ending in 2023
Carol Fullerton, Jr. Warden
Jim Hendricks
Ned Newcomb
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