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Mark your calendars for a special night of fun and fellowship. Join us in Sanderson

Hall for a wonderful meal, ornament craft, storytelling and fellowship.

Wear your tacky sweater or other favorite Christmas attire!

“Christmas in Advent” Party

Wednesday December 19th 6:00p.m.

Sanderson Hall

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)

Thanks YOU!

Epiphany youth wish to thank everyone who purchased tick-

ets for the quilt raffle. We raised $520! Our youth will be

shopping for gifts for seven children through Marshall County

Christmas Coalition.

Congratulations to Charlotte French who was the lucky win-

ner of the quilt!

We also thank everyone who donated money to purchase a

meal and those who prepared a meal for us. What a blessing

to have a meal ready on Sunday evening when we meet.

EPIPHANY STAR Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 1101 Sunset Drive P. O. Box 116 Guntersville, AL 35976 256-582-4897 www.episcopalguntersville.org

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VESTRY LIAISONS

Sr. Warden-Rick Cooley

Jr. Warden-Marsha Babb

Building & Grounds

Rick Cooley

Melanie Dorman

Ray Klaver

Faith Formation

Jackie Camper

Sam Harrison

Tiffany Martin

Parish Life

Marsha Babb

Jackie Camper

Tiffany Martin

Kitchen

Melanie Dorman

Ray Klaver

Tiffany Martin

Memorial Garden

Melanie Dorman

Sam Harrison

Ray Klaver

Office and Communication

Marsha Babb

Doug Cooke

Jack Frost

Rosalind Hall

Outreach

Rick Colley

Jack Frost

Jan Maxwell

Pastoral Care

Jackie Camper

Doug Cooke

Jack Frost

Stewardship

Marsha Babb

Sam Harrison

Jan Maxwell

Worship

Jackie Camper

Doug Cooke

Jan Maxwell

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The Season of Hope & Joy The season of Advent is upon us, and it comes with a reminder: we are eagerly awaiting the coming of the Lord. We celebrate this season of hope and anticipa-tion, with the promise of Christ’s birth on our minds and in our hearts. And yet this season brings with it another reminder. While we await the Lord, the Lord is waiting for us. Our shared journey as Christians begins (and continues) with an invitation from Jesus: follow me, he says. Follow me to the Father. Follow me to eternal life and eternal love. Follow me to joy and fulfillment. This is our truest vocation as Christians: to follow Jesus, that we will one day be united with God in soul and spirit. The season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year – a new life cycle – in our journey with Christ. He patiently waits for us; he gently encourages us to join him on a pilgrimage. Advent itself is the first step we take, looking forward to meeting the Christ child in a manger. That child changed the world he was born into, and continues to change our world, as well. As we make our way to the nativity of our Lord – Christmas – I pray you will seek out the moments of sweet anticipation that come with the journey. With each day of Advent, take a moment to appreciate all that Christ has in store for you. Look to the future with hope and possibility. Follow the star to Bethlehem, just as the Magi did, where a new world is waiting to be revealed. The joy that Jesus continually offers to us is a precious commodity. In a world that seems stressed and strained, we take our comfort in knowing that Christ is always showing us the way. He is always offering a path to joyous reunion with him and with one another. He is always with us, taking us by the hand, urging us on and leading the way. The Lord is waiting for us – for me, and for you. Let us join together and see where the journey takes us! Blessings & Peace, Father Aaron+ The Season of Advent, 2018

FLOWERS AND CANDLES 2019

The Altar Guild is planning for

flowers and candles for 2019. This

is a beautiful and thoughtful way to

celebrate, and remember those in

our lives who mean so much to us.

Place your order now by contacting

Kelly Auman at

aumankelly@gmail.com. If a flower date you would like

is already spoken for, check that same date on the can-

dle list.

POINSETTIAS

The Altar Guild is taking dedications for red Poinsettias.

The cost for each plant is $15. Dedication forms are on

the counter in the church office. The deadline for dedi-

cations is December 17th. If you have questions please

ROOM IN THE INN returns to Epiphany on Friday, December 7th.

RITI at Epiphany gives us the opportunity to offer our homeless Lady Neighbors a warm, safe place to sleep and a nourishing Fellowship Meal. There are a number of volunteer jobs that are part of making RITI a truly welcoming experience for our Neighbors.

Please consider joining us! If you have been part of the Epiphany Team in the past and want to con-tinue volunteering please let me know. Many thanks, Jan Maxwell, 256-582-4228 or jan.max05@gmail.com.

OFFICE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS

Father Aaron Invites you to a casual Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 21st. Drop by the office anytime between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a time of fellowship and fun. RSVP by Monday, December 17th by contacting Hannah at hannah@epiphanyguntersville.org, or by call-ing the church office at 256-582-4897.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE

We are planning to decorate the

tree in Sanderson Hall with our

Epiphany Family decorations.

Please prayerfully find or make

an ornament that represents

your family and mark it in some

way so that others know who the

ornament belongs to. We would like to have all the

ornaments placed on the tree the night of our

Christmas in Advent Party on Dec. 19th at 6:00. If

you have any questions, ideas or need assurance

on how to move forward please contact Tiffany

Martin at 256-673-0091 or momstr@icloud.com.

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Episcopal Youth Community

Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)

Christmas Party

December 16th, 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

Youth in 6th through 12th grades are invited to join us for an evening of

Christmas fun! Bring a $5 wrapped gift for the “dirty Santa” gift swap

and a 2 liter bottle of your favorite beverage to share. Wear your fa-

vorite Christmas attire (tacky sweater, PJs etc…). Bring a friend too!

Advent Pageant

“A Super Christmas” by Donna Madison

Sunday December 23rd, 10:30a.m.

Children and youth of all ages are invited to participate in this year’s

Advent Pageant, “A Super Christmas”. Casting includes narrator, su-

per heroes, Mary, Joseph, the angel Gabriel, star of Bethlehem, vari-

ous angels and animals. Rehearsals will take place on the following

dates:

Sunday December 16th 11:45a.m. (a snack will be provided)

Saturday December 22nd 10:30a.m. – Noon

Sunday December 23rd 9:30a.m.

(All participants should arrive to get into costume)

A sign-up sheet is located on the children’s bulletin board outside

Sanderson Hall. Please sign up so we can plan roles. Parents of young

children are asked to please stay with your children during rehearsals.

If you have questions please contact Shelly Hardin at

EpiphanyYouth@EpiphanyGuntersville.org.

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Weekly

Sunday School – Sundays 9:30 a.m.

6th - 12th grades – Youth Loft Woodall Commons

EYC – Wednesdays 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.

6th - 12th grades – Youth Loft Woodall Commons

EYC – Sundays 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

6th – 12th grades – Youth Loft Woodall Commons

EYC—Episcopal Youth Community

December

2 - EYC shops for Christmas Coalition kids

16 – EYC Christmas Party

22 - Advent pageant rehearsal

23 – Advent Pageant

30 - No EYC Christmas break

Epiphany is hosting

Happening #74

March 1-3, 2019

Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for

teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. We

will be hosting 75-100 youth and adults from all around the

diocese. We will be responsible for all meals and snacks for the

weekend. We will also be providing transportation to and from

our homes for the youth to shower on Saturday & Sunday

mornings that weekend. Happening is a life changing experi-

ence for youth. This is our opportunity to help the Happeners

experience the Holy Spirit through our hospitality. Mark your

calendars and be on the lookout for more information on how

you can help.

Diocesan Youth Events

December 28-30, 2018

9th-12th Grades

Registration for Christmas Confer-

ence is now open. The cost is $135

(scholarships are available). Only a

few spots left!

Register Here

Sawyerville Day Camp 2019

Youth staff registration opens January

14, 2019. For more information go to

https://www.sawyerville.org/staff-

info.html

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December January

2—Discretionary Fund Sunday 18— Vestry Meeting 1—New Year’s Day 13—Celtic Service

4—Stewardship Meeting 19—Christmas in Advent Party 6– Discretionary Fund Sunday 15—B&G Meeting

8—Beans & Rice/Epiphany Café 20—Newsletter Articles Due 8– Finance Budget Meeting 18 & 19– Leadership Retreat

11—Buildings & Grounds Meeting 24—Christmas Eve/Festival of Carols/Midnight Mass 10– Vestry Budget Meeting 21–MLK Day—Office Closed

13—Finance Meeting 25—Christmas Day 12—Epiphany Café/ B & R 24—Newsletter Articles Due

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CODE: CC—Children’s Church; DOK—Daughters of the King; EYC—Episcopal Youth Community;

DAV—Disable American Veterans; HE—Holy Eucharist; Men’s B&B—Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study;

Lib — Library; MMBS — Monday Morning Book Study; RITI—Room in the Inn; SH— Sanderson Hall; SS—Sunday School;

VYP—Very Young Persons; WC— Woodall Commons; Birthdays

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Altar Guild Workday

9:00 a.m. Charlotte French

2 ADVENT

Discretionary Fund Sunday HE 8 & 10:30 Breakfast 8:45

SS & Nursery 9:30 Animate: Faith 9:30

Lectionary 9:30 Confirmation Class 9:30 EfM Rm

CC 10:30 Food Ingathering Blessing

EYC 5:00

3 MMBS 10:00 LIB

EFM 6:00

4 Stewardship 6:00pm

Library

5 Healing Service 11:30

Centering Prayer 12:30pm

Eucharist 5:30 Nursery 5:30 Dinner 6:00

Programs 6:30 Outreach 6:30

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Reunion 9:30 Parlor

Benjamin Booth

Shaun Packard, Jr.

7 \

B & B 7:00 HR

Room in the Inn

Teresa Hunter

8 Brotherhood 8 Lib

Beans & Rice 10-12 Epiphany Café 10-12

SH-Kitchen

9 HE 8 & 10:30 Breakfast 8:45

SS & Nursery 9:30 Lectionary 9:30

Animate: Faith 9:30 Confirmation Class 9:30

EfM Rm Outreach Meeting 9:30

CC 10:30 DOK Christmas Lunch 12 Noon Youth Confirmation 3:30pm Lib

EYC 5:00

10 MMBS 10:00 LIB

DOK 11:30 Parlor

EFM 6:00

Holly Andries

11 Ladies’ Bible Study

11am Library

B&G Meeting 6:00pm Library

Taegan Meredith

Sara Murphree

12 Healing Service 11:30

Centering Prayer 12:30pm

Eucharist 5:30 Nursery 5:30 Dinner 6:00

Programs 6:30

13

Reunion 9:30 Parlor

Finance 6:00 Lib

14 B & B 7:00 HR

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16 HE 8 & 10:30 Breakfast 8:45

SS & Nursery 9:30 Lectionary 9:30

Animate: Faith 9:30 Confirmation Class 9:30

EfM Rm CC 10:30

Coffee Hour—DOK Pageant Practice 12 Noon

Youth Confirmation 3:30pm Lib EYC 5:00pm

Celtic Service 5:00pm

17 MMBS 10:00 LIB

EFM 6:00

18 Ladies’ Bible Study

11am Library

Vestry 6:30 Lib

Rebecca Raulerson

19 Healing Service 11:30

Centering Prayer 12:30pm

Christmas In Advent

Party 6:00pm SH

Crystal Scott

20 Reunion 9:30 Parlor

Kitchen Ministry

6:00pm SH

Newsletter Articles Due

21 B & B 7:00 HR

Staff &

Volunteer Christmas Luncheon

11am—1 pm

Billy Green

22 Brotherhood 8 Lib

Pageant Practice

10:30

Lee Ward

23 HE 8 & 10:30

Advent Pageant Breakfast 8:45 Nursery 9:30

Lectionary 9:30

Grace Martin

24 CHRISTMAS EVE

OFFICE CLOSED at Noon

Family Service 6:00 Festival of Carols

10:30pm Midnight Mass

11:00pm

25 CHRISTMAS DAY OFFICE CLOSED

26 Centering Prayer

12:30pm

27 Reunion 9:30 Parlor

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Doris Benson

JoAnn Overton

29

Jody Chorba, Jr.

30 Supply Organist

Judge Liles Burke HE 8 & 10:30 Nursery 9:30

Lectionary 9:30

31 NEW YEAR’S EVE

OFFICE CLOSED at Noon

Micky Gaines

NEW YEAR’S DAY OFFICE CLOSED

VESTRY PERSON OF THE MONTH

Ray Klaver—(256) 582-4112