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September 2021 Issue 113
The Disciple
St. John’s Anglican Church, 230 Southland Rd., Americus GA 31709
www.stjohnsamericus.org stjohnsanglicanamericus@gmail.com 229-924-3380
What a month we’ve had! August has brought memora- Whatever you may think of Cam Newton, you have to
ble highs our way, as well as some frightening lows. We admit that his aphorism seems to hold true. So often,
successfully launched a second service, and the congrega- when things are going well, the enemy is working harder
tion is doing a magnificent job inviting others into our than ever to produce trouble. Paul points to this same
worship and welcoming them once they arrive. In the truth at the end of Ephesians when he writes, “put on the
visitors God is sending our way, we are beginning to see whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand
the fruits of our answered prayers. We also wrapped up a against the schemes of the devil.”
new member class, and welcomed a provisional new It is God who fights on our behalf. The spiritual armor
member! On the other hand, we had a vestry member that protects us is a gift from God, and the sword which
suffer and recover from a heart attack and saw mild cases goes before us is the Sword of the Spirit, which is the
of COVID reappear within our congregation. We are ex- word of God. So we will continue to press forward in
tremely thankful to report that there have been no instanc- wisdom and prayer, covered by the shield of faith.
es of spread within the congregation and that recoveries
are going well. God has continued to be merciful to us I am thankful to see the work God is doing in and through
and protect us. St John’s, and I am looking forward to an eventful au-
tumn. In particular, I want to call your attention to our
College football season is about to kickoff, and so I hope inaugural Fall Festival, scheduled for October 23. This
you’ll forgive me if I indulge in an Auburn football anec- day of family fun should be a highlight for our congrega-
dote. In 2010, in his lone season on the plains, Cam tion as we come together for fellowship and celebration
Newton managed to lead an Auburn team that in both and as we honor the families of first responders in our
2009 and 2011 went 7-5 to a 14-0 season that saw Au- community. Be sure to mark it on
burn win the national championship. your calendars now!
Yet as magical as that season was for Auburn fans, it was
not without more than its fair share of drama. In fact, it
was during the week of the Georgia game that Newton
was temporarily declared ineligible due to alleged recruit-
ing violations. Newton was cleared by the NCAA before
the game, and was reinstated in time to lead the Tigers to
victory. Asked about the situation after the game, New-
ton responded, “When the Lord be blessin’, the devil be
messin’.”
Rev. Jim Barton
September 2021 Issue 113
Contemporary Service Kick-Off
A little over a year ago we were challenged to Afterwards, there was a light supper and a time for
come up with a second service. Impossible, we fellowship.
said. We barely have enough for the one. How
will we fill the pews? In the prophetic words of A lot of work went into promoting the service, and
Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come”. the planning team did an excellent job. The secret
And come they did. The kick-off Sunday Night now is to make sure that it wasn’t a one-off event,
Contemporary Service was a rousing success. The but one that has legs. The service on the following
fellowship hall was packed, although in true South- Sunday tells us that it does, as a number of folks
ern fashion the front row was left empty. Pr. Jim came back and new ones joined us. One concern is
was hoping for a crowd of 72 and, by the best that the evening service would bleed off participa-
counts, we made it. The preaching was just what tion in the morning one. So far that hasn’t been the
we’ve come to expect, starting with a stirring testi- case and, while a number of morning people have
mony and customized to be welcoming to our come in the evening, they’ve come to both. It is an
guests and letting them know who we are. Caleb exciting time to be a part of St. John’s!
led the hymns with Eli on keyboard and Jim on
guitar—the music surely reached the heavens.
David Snell
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Volunteers needed
to help with
Children’s Sunday School
Please see signup sheet
in The Narthex or for more
information see Lou Chase or
Kelsey Barton.
Get Involved
Hands of Hope Pregnancy
Resource Center
Hope Loud
With
Sean Curran October 14, 2021
6:00 PM
A Hands of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center Fundraiser
Bring a snack or
Thursday, September 9, 2021
6:30 PM-Doors open at 6:00 PM dish to pass.
Central Baptist Church
Limited tickets available in the Church office.
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Ed Hall
Born in Savannah, GA and grew up in six towns in GA well know Marathons such as New York City, Chicago,
and FL. My Father’s parents lived in Americus, and I Honolulu, Atlanta, and the Marine Corps. I also did some
spent many summers with them on Taylor Street. In two serious cycling which included quite a few 100 Mile
different years I attended grammar school in Americus, events.
living on Church St. and the Rees Park. Eventually we During most of the above time I was married for 57 years.
moved to Americus for my 11th and 12th grade years. I My oldest Son lives in Orlando FL and my youngest Son
was an Honor graduate at Americus High and in my class lives in Albuquerque NM. My Granddaughter lives in
were some notable graduates – Russel Thomas, Jr., Portland OR and in February of this year presented me
George Harris, Emory Ansley, Phil Harris, Leland Bell, with my Great Grandson.
and Margaret Merritt Hawkins.
Soon after returning to Americus, I was introduced to St.
My business career began as a Clerk at the A&P Grocery John’s where I was immediately welcomed by everyone.
Store on Jackson St. I transferred to the A&P in Auburn, St. John’s and all the wonderful members is one of the
AL which enabled me to work my way thru Auburn Uni- best things to happen for me in Americus. I look forward
versity and earn a Business Administration degree with to seeing the church grow and welcoming new members
an Accounting Major. Attending night classes I earned a
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in
1968 from the State University of New York and in 1999
I earned a Master’s Degree in Taxation from Robert Mor-
ris University in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1997 I earned En-
rolled Agent status with the IRS which allowed me to
represent client before the IRS.
After completing my service obligation with the USAF, I
began my career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
During my 35 years I held Management positions in sev-
eral Divisions, two Subsidiaries and Corporate Headquar-
ters. In 1995 I opened my own business to work with
small Owner Operated Service businesses and provided
them with Accounting and Tax Consulting Services. I
closed that business in September 2018 and moved to
Americus.
I have always participated in various sports like football,
basketball, baseball and finally running beginning in 1977
to October 12, 2010, when I broke my right hip. During
that time, I participated in running events that covered
only one mile to Marathons and in one event, 50 miles. I
completed 115 Marathons which included qualifying for
and completing three Boston Marathons and some other
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Coffee & Conversation
We welcome everyone to coffee and conversation each Sunday in the Parish Hall
from 9:30-10:00 AM. This will give us an opportunity to visit before Church and
at the same time give people a quiet time to pray in the sanctuary before Church.
Men’s Christian Fellowship
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
6:00 PM
Bring a steak and a friend and join us.
Vestry Meeting
September 21, 2021
6:00 pm
September
September
3-Rhett Parker
4-Tam Olinger
6-Sally Stuckey
15-Stan Folsom
16-Ellison Olinger
24-Brooke Olinger
30-John Davidson
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SEPTEMBER ROTA
DATE SERVICE LEM LECTOR USHER ACOLYTE
Evening Prayer
9/1 Susan Curtis
& Healing
9/5 Holy Communion Lou Chase Jeff Joiner Jeff Joiner
Evening Prayer
9/8 George Peagler
& Healing
9/12 Holy Communion David Snell Everett Byrd Darrell Hobgood
Evening Prayer
9/15 Everett Byrd
& Healing
9/19 Holy Communion Beth Cameron Eli Barrera Sid Cameron
Evening Prayer
9/22 Jeff Joiner
& Healing
9/26 Holy Communion George Peagler Susan Curtis Jeff Joiner
Contemporary
9/26 David Snell
Service
Evening Prayer
9/29 Beth Cameron
& Healing
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