Many thanks to the Altar Guild for all their hard work during Holy Week and Easter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to offer your gifts to helping once a month on an Altar Guild team, contact one of these fabulous people!

Front row: Wade Ballard, Ketty Cusick (co-chair), Liz Key
Back row: Rose Dufour, Paul Jarrell, Jennifer Wieda, Lindsey McCormick, Fran Robinson, Debbie Pyles (co-chair)
 

 

 

 

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The Vestry of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church announces that the previously named "Legacy Fund" has been renamed by enthusiastic and unanimous vote to "The George Lenaeus Legacy Fund" in memory of long-time parishioner and leader George Lenaeus, whose vision created the fund.

 

George created the fund as a vehicle for those who wish to create a legacy of giving to support the mission and ministries of St. Margaret's in memory of a loved one, and also to provide an opportunity for estate planning gifts to be established to support the church in the future.

 

St. Margaret's honors the memory and vision of this wonderful servant leader with the renaming of this fund.

 

If you would like to make a gift to the George Lenaeus Legacy Fund or to learn more about legacy giving, please contact the church office at (770) 832-3931.

 

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Jeff is going to Ghana again!

Once again, Fr. Jeff is co-leading the diocesan pilgrimage to Ghana April 12-21. This is an annual trip to further strengthen the relationship between the Diocese of Atlanta and the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast in common mission and in racial healing, as both dioceses are connected by the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. St. Margaret’s has been in companion partnership with a parish in Cape Coast, St. Teresa of Avila formally since 2021. As Jeff goes, he asks for you to participate in this trip with him:

 

+ Please pray for him, his co-leaders Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright & Sandra Tarver, and the 20 other pilgrims we are taking from across the Diocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of South Carolina.

+ Please write a note of greeting and love to our siblings in Christ at St. Teresa of Avila. It can be a simple note of greeting or you can share more of your own story to help them know more about St. Margaret’s and our people.

+ If you have a small hand-made craft or any other small item that might share the love of Christ with our hosts, please let me know. I am taking an extra bag with gifts. 

 

Please give any notes or gifts to me by Easter Sunday, April 5. Thank you so much!

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Welcome our newest members!
From left to right: Clayton and Amy Ellis Preston (with sons Finn & Charlie), Fr. Jeff, Bishop Wright, Meg Hart, Mike and Julia Houser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Urgent Need

Do you have a heart for worship? A steady step? A love for being part of something sacred and joy-filled? We have an urgent need for both adults and youth who feel called to serve as crucifers at our 9:00 and 11:00 services.

The ministry of the crucifer is a beautiful and meaningful way to use your spiritual gifts in service to the whole congregation. Our crucifers:

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• Carry the processional cross at the start of worship

• Sit beside the altar to support the clergy during the service

• Lead the Gospel procession

• Hand alms basins to our ushers

• Help set the table for Holy Communion

• Ring our new Sanctus bells

• Carry the cross out during the closing procession

 

Every movement, every step, every moment of this ministry helps guide our worship and lifts the eyes and hearts of the congregation toward Christ.

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If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to serve at the altar—or if you feel a tug on your heart to try something new—this may be the perfect place for your gifts to shine. We will happily train you and walk with you as you learn this special role.

If you’re interested in becoming part of this joyful and essential ministry, please contact Father Jeff, Jeana, or Meghan. We would love to welcome you into the rotation!

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