Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church Clarkesville, Georgia MMUSTARD SEED Grace-Calvary Church is open to all people for communion with God and each other in Christ. Within and beyond this historic Church we strive to do God’s work: nurturing our spirits, reaching out to those in need, valuing and caring for the diversity of God’s creation.
CONTENTS Assisting Priest “Celebrating Our Heritage” Citizenship Celebration “A Great Day in History” Prayers of the People Sunday School Chills Out “Bumper Crop” sent to Camp Mikell New Editor and Submission Guidelines Youth Trip to Nantahala Outdoor Center Committees & Happenings August Birthdays and Anniversaries Sunday Lections Calendar Insert	Greetings From the Rector The Reverend Dena S. Bearl † Beloved of Grace-Calvary, This note came in the mail while several of our children were attending Camp Mikell…a request that Claire Garcia, John Andrew’s granddaughter, who broke her collar bone at camp, be added to the intercessory prayers of our parish. Of course Jesus’ words come to mind, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” [Matthew 19:14] But what grabbed me and made me absolutely grin is that our children believe in the power of prayer and know to ask their church family to pray together when there is a need.
Douglas V. Steere, a Quaker, teacher, and author wrote: When we hold up the life of another before God, when we expose it to God’s love, when we pray for its release from drowsiness, for the quickening of its inner health, for the power to throw off a destructive habit, for the restoration of its free and vital relationship with others, for its strength to resist temptation, for its courage to continue against sharp opposition – only then do we sense what it means to share in God’s work, in God’s concern; only then do the walls that separate us from others go down and we sense that we are at bottom all knit together in a great and intimate family. Two challenges when we intercede to God for those in need: The first thing we must do as we begin to pray is simply to come into our awareness of God’s presence and place ourselves before God in an open and honest way. As Julian of Norwich wrote: For our soul sits in God in true rest, and our soul stands before God in sure strength, and our soul is naturally rooted in God in endless love. (The point being that we are not always lovable but we are always loved.) A second thing to do is to practice praying for those we do not and cannot love in and of ourselves. To pray for our enemies and those with whom we are not reconciled is to do our part in God’s work of tearing down the walls that cause separation in our world and ushering in the peace for which we long. In Christ’s love,

SUNDAY LECTIONS FOR August, 2007

August 5	Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
August 12	Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
August 19	Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
August 25	Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

1-7-2007	Isaiah 43:1-7,Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
1-14-2007	Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
1-21-2007	Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21
1-28-2007	Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

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Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 490

Corner of Wilson & Green

Clarkesville, Georgia 30523

(706) 754-2451

(706) 754-5621 (fax)

www.grace-calvary.org

gcalvary@alltel.net

Bishop – The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander

Rector – The Rev. Dena S. Bearl

Assistant Priest – The Rev. Don Harrison

Parish Administrator – Mrs. Jean Chance

Organist – Mr. Anthony Woronowski

Choir Director – Dr. Edwin Calloway

Vestry

Sr. Warden – Mr. Ray Bass ‘08

Jr. Warden – Ms. Kathy O’Keefe ‘09

Mr. Jimie Yearwood ‘08

Ms. Pat Statler ‘08

Mrs. Susan Smith ‘09

Mr. Clair Langmaid ‘09

Mr. John Andrews ‘10

Mr. Eph Davis ‘10

Mr. David Lewis ‘10

The Reverend Don Harrison†

CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE

Three years ago I was involved with the Grace-Calvary Rector and Vestryon a weekend conference that was entitled, Trim the Sails. We spent our time recalling our past and looking to the future and suggesting programs and plans we would like to see accomplished. As a follow-up to that work the current vestry appointed a Heritage Committee and a Horizon Committee, both of which have been hard at work for the past several months. We have a wonderful history as a parish and our future is what we make of it.

At the last vestry meeting I shared with the group an idea that has been percolating for some time. First, I would like to see Grace-Calvary celebrate its past by developing a weekend festival that would use the arts as a means of telling our story in this part of the Diocese and North Georgia. The weekend would feature concerts, chamber music, drama, and visiting poets. Artists, painters, sculptors, and photographers would show their works. An old-fashion “pig roast” with bluegrass music would enliven a Saturday afternoon. A Saturday night auction, both silent and live would bring in funds for whatever uses we decide to feature, such as the Building Endowment. Sunday morning would feature worship and a picnic with entertainment.

I have talked with a number of people, both locally and the larger area to see if they would help support and perform at such a function. Everyone has said “yes” and a number of artists and performers have joyfully agreed to take an active role if we decide to undertake such a project. Our target date would be the early fall of 2008. In the next several weeks we will announce a meeting in St. Julian’s Hall for anyone to come and share their thoughts and ideas about this proposal, so join us for what could be a memorable undertaking.

A second proposal, not unrelated, is to create a video celebrating the life and history of Grace-Calvary Usually this is a very expensive undertaking, but a friend and devoted Episcopalian has helped me do this in other places. These films have been approximately twelve minutes in length tell not only our history, but try to capture who we are as a congregation. Duplicates of the film are given to visitors and newcomers to the parish. Again, if you are interested in this, let me know. We would write the script and my friend would then film life at Grace-Calvary to portray the script. Let me hear from you.

Faithfully,

H.D.H. +

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COMMITTEES AND HAPPENINGS

THE BISHOP C. JUDSON HERITAGE CIRCLE: The Bishop C. Judson Heritage Circle is a faithful group of individuals who have given expression of their commitment to bring the Good News of Christ to future generations in our communities and the world by providing in their estate plans for the life and ministry of Episcopal institutions within the Diocese of Atlanta and beyond. By so doing, they have defined their legacy as faithful stewards of the material goods that God has given them, and they are helping to assure that God’s mission will continue to be fulfilled in their parishes, the diocese and the world. To become a member of the Bishop C. Judson Child Heritage Circle, inform the parish office, the Endowment Fund or the Diocese of Atlanta that you have made provision in your estate plan for the parish, the Endowment Fund of Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church, the Diocese or other Episcopal institution.

The Stewardship Committee

Save the Date: Stewardship Dinner – September 30^th

The 2008 Stewardship kick-off dinner will be held on September 30, 2008. This event will be held in St. Julian Hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The main course will be by Glen-Ella Springs Inn with other courses provided “pot-luck”. The Heritage and Horizon Committees will provide the program. Please make plans to attend whether you can bring a “pot” to share or not! Childcare will be provided.

The Stewardship Committee

Plans are well underway for ECW’s 3^rd Annual “Just A Taste”. This much anticipated annual event is scheduled for Saturday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. Recipes from the two previous years have been selected for a repeat performance and we would love to include some new selections. Appetizers or dessert recipes that are long-time family favorites or a new find “that is to die for” – we would love to hear from you! E-mail recipes to Brandy at brandy@glenella.com or call Jennifer at 754-0948 or Alice at 754-5190. We need volunteers to help with recipe preparation, set-up, servers, clean-up, etc. A limited number of tickets will be sold and can be purchased from the church office or from any ECW board member. Price is $25.00 per ticket. ECW Board members are: Alice Arial, Brandy Aycock, Martha Hunter, Becky Jackson, Margaret Parsons and Jennifer Tench. Please contact a board member to volunteer or purchase a ticket.

Alice Arial - ECW

Joyful Hands is a group of ladies getting together the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in St. Julian Hall from 10am to 1pm.   At our first gathering, we had 8 ladies knitting, quilting, mending, needlepointing and enjoying wonderful fellowship.  Bring a sack lunch, your beverage & whatever project you want to work on.   Hope to see you there.

Becky Jackson

Buildings and Grounds extends a sincere thank-you to Jimmy Yearwood for arranging the installation of the new sidewalk connecting St. Julian Hall and the church. Jimmy also facilitated the repair of the sidewalk leading to the St. Julian Hall basement. Jimmy’s involvement with these projects resulted in considerable savings to the church.

Les Parsons – Buildings & Grounds

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS		JULY ANNIVERSARIES
1	Don Harrison	2	Holly & Sam White
2	Mimi Smith	13	Michael & Kathleen McDuffie
4	Barbara Schick, Clair Langmaid	15	Henry & Margaret Bourne Mike & Martha Hunter
7	Kathy Lovell
8	Laura Brookshire, Tina Smith
10	Mike Hunter
11	Karen Calloway, Ansley Dundore, Teri Lewis
12	Walker Whited
14	Katherine Tench
16	Barbara Kerby, Erik Sheker
17	Haley English
19	Ray Bass, Jennifer Tench
20	David Todd
21	Cooper Donnelly