Announcements for the week of June 1, 2008

This Sunday's Old Testament lesson is about Noah and his ark. Larry suggested that I do the Bill Cosby monologue about Noah! Do you
remember that? I don't plan on doing that but I will be telling the
story of Noah to the children right at the beginning of the sermon time so we'll have the children gather around for that.

Don't forget to bring your items for the Rummage Sale this Sunday (or by at least Thursday). Also the youth will be having a bake sale to help with costs for summer programs like EYE (Episcopal Youth Event) and Camp Comeca. Anyone going into 4th grade and older can go to camp! More information on that soon. If you can donate any baked goods, that would be gratefully appreciated.

Blessings, Mother Ruth

Third Sunday after Pentecost

MISSION STATEMENT

The Church of the Holy Spirit (Episcopal) shares the love of Jesus through being a friendly community, participating in liturgically rich worship experiences, and by empowering individual ministries.

WORSHIP NEWS

WELCOME NEWCOMERS
You are welcome to join us at the communion rail when it is time to receive Holy Communion. Our ushers and any member are happy to assist if you have any questions during our worship. Jesus loves you! We are glad you are here.
YOUTH

Bake sale during the Rummage Sale June 7th, by the youth group for scholarships to EYE and Camp Comeca. Please donate baked goods on Thursday, Friday or early Saturday morning.

Episcopal Youth Event; One of our youth active in J2A and other diocesan youth events has been selected by the diocese to attend the EYE Event to be held in July and will represent CHS. The diocese has requested the parent church raise money to support their youth. Those interested in supporting our attendance please designate the money (or check) for an EYE Scholarship. At least $485.00 is required for the event.

CHRISTIAN ED OPPORTUNITIES

Camp Comeca
July 16-20 ~ Senior High Camp ~~~July 28 - August 1 ~ Junior Camp for those in 4 - 8 grades

Happening Weekend for youth in 9 - 12 grades will be Labor Day weekend at St. Luke’s in Kearney.

Wednesday Morning Bible Class: From June to mid-August is our vacation. Join us in August as we begin a study in depth of the Psalms. Exact date will be given later.

An amazing Vacation Bible School will take place June 23-26, 9am - Noon. The sign up has started! There are registration forms in the undercroft. VBS is for ages three, through the fifth grade). The theme is “The Creation”. Please tell your friends and neighbors. If there are older children who would like to help out please see Kristi.

COMMUNICATIONS
From Tracy Wells, CHS intern (2006-07)
Hi CHS folks! I have some great news to share: I have just completed the young adult discernment process in the Diocese of Atlanta and have been recommended for postulancy and ordination to the priesthood. I will meet with the Commission on Ministry and the bishop in the fall. Continued prayers are appreciated, and many thanks to CHS for nurturing my fledgling call to ministry throughout my time as your intern last year. I am forever indebted to this parish for setting me on the path toward priesthood. You can reach me at tjwells@gmail.com or 404.229.0997 if you want to get in touch. Blessings to you all!


RUMMAGE SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 7
The Second Annual Rummage Sale is fast approaching. Volunteers are needed to help with this money-making event. Please sign up to help set-up and price the donated items for the sale on Thursday, June 5, and Friday, June 6, and to work on Saturday, June 7.Any items that are donated for the rummage sale can be stored in the library. All proceeds from the rummage sale will go towards the kitchen renovation. If you have any suggestions or questions please let Karen Sterzer or Charlotte Austin know.
Kitchen Remodel Starts in July!
Be sure to check the display in the undercroft showing the design.
Funds are available to start the first week in July, additional donations are coming in, and fund raisers are planned for the summer months. Please consider a donation and “join the construction crew” to complete the project.

Attention Leaders
If you like to demonstrate leadership and make a difference, then a position on the CHS Vestry IS FOR YOU! We have two of our most established ministries that are in need of Vestry representation and leadership: Building (currently open) and Pastoral Care (an early transition to free Karen Sterzer up to become our 2009 Treasurer). As the Vestry representative for one of these ministries, you will oversee and become a liaison for a team of already established ministry volunteers. The Building team plan for and take care of CHS building needs and the Pastoral team contribute their support for funerals, for hospitalized and home bound parishioners and provide other forms of pastoral care. The Vestry meets one evening per month for two hours and is a wonderful group of leaders to work with. Please see Chris Darrell, Dean Olander, Karen Sterzer or any other Vestry person for more information.
Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Kristi Hazelip, Howard Tarleton (Jun 1), Kitty Kentsmith (2), Rosemary Brazis, Charlene Smith, Toby Wingert (3), Kathy Buser, Angela Byrne (5), Kathleen Birk (7).

Our prayers of thanksgiving are also offered with those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week, especially: Ham & Louise Hamilton (Jun 4).
Please Read!
→ Greeters Needed! The sign up sheet is in the undercroft. If you have questions, Joan Wood is the person to ask.
→ Lay Readers Please check (if you haven’t already), to schedule on bulletin board for the next three months. Thanks.
→ We need 8am Coffee Hour Hosts, the sign up sheet is on the clipboard table. Questions??? See Lynda Wyant.
→ Altar Bread If interested in making Altar bread for the months of July and August, please contact Trudy Conley.
→ Remember; Altar Flowers and Presence Candle forms are on the clipboard table. Sign up for the date you want, enclose your check and your form in the envelope. You may then put it in the plate when passed or you can slip it under the office door.