Take Up Your Stick & Follow Me

Today, I completed my third (or is it fourth?) journey on the Pine Mountain Trail. The trail furthest east, in Meriweather County, is off of Highway 85/alt. 27 at the WJSP Tower near Warm Springs. This is one of my favorite trails, as it has a number of waterfalls and lots of rocks to crawl on. The pinnacle of my trek today was the Cascade Falls, which pours into a very cold pool, which is always good to dip your feet into on a blazing hot day.

But I came across something really neat as I approached the trail today. At the trail head, leaning against the stone markers that stand guard, were a collection of walking sticks. Obviously, these were left by fellow hikers, who know darn well that you’re better off with a stick in your hand on this trail. Not only for hiking up some steep hills and shimmying up rocks, but also for protection, lest you come across a rattlesnake, which has been known to happen on this trail.

What an act of hospitality! It gives you that sense of camaraderie with hikers that have come before you, and when you leave a stick for the next person, it connects you with those who will come after you. In leaving a walking stick at the trailhead, you not only make the journey easier for folks, but you also help them learn from the dangers you have come across in your journey. Read more

The Return of Episcopal 101

After a break last month, Episcopal 101 returns on Thursday, July 15 at 6:30pm. Episcopal 101 is a class for newcomers, people who are wanting to become more serious about their commitment to Christ and the church, and for people who need a refresher. People are welcome to jump on and off as they please, however, if you wish to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed, you must complete 9 of the 12 classes each year. The next date for confirmation at the Cathedral is December 12.

Sign up for the classes online at stnicholashamilton.org/signup or on the sign-up board at the church. We will continue to use the book My Faith, My Life for teenagers and the companion book Your Faith, Your Life for adults, which are both $11.00.

On Thursday, we’ll be talking about the Church and will ponder the question, “Why should I be an Episcopalian?” All are welcome!

Your Week at St. Nick 11 - 17 July 2010

Sunday, 11 July  Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 

10:00am Holy Eucharist

Father Tom Jones preaches/celebrates

Usher/Greeter

John and Charlotte Winsness

Readers

Liz Dixon/Robin Klitzke

LEM

Sue Halmrast

Altar Guild

Carolyn Cox/Charlotte Winsness

Flower Guild

Nancy Callaway

Lemonade

Michelle Moody

Acolytes

Dalton Avery

Abbey Avery

Robin Klitzke

 

Thursday, 15 July

6:30pm  Episcopal 101

 

Happy Birthday!

7/13     Abby Brown

7/17     Cason Callaway

I’m the TAPlain

Since my involvement in the Thompson-Pound Art Program, I haven’t been really sure about my official title. This year, I was finally dubbed “the TAPlain.”

That’s really what I was…a TAP chaplain. My role was to be present in the midst of the program, helping where I needed to help, guiding where I needed to guide, and shepherding where I need to shepherd. It’s about the easiest and most rewarding job one could have at such a program. Read more

July Issue of Spirit of St. Nicholas

The July 2010 issue of the Spirit of St. Nicholas is up! Drucye always does a great job of getting this together, and we thank her for her hard work.

Many thanks to all our contributors! You can read it by clicking directly on the image of the issue to the left, or by going to our Newsletter Page and clicking on July 2010.

If you have any news for the August issue, please contact Drucye Price by July 15.

Your Week at St. Nick 4 - 10 July 2010

 Sunday, 4 July  Independence Day

 

10:00am Holy Eucharist

Usher/Greeter

Anne and Nick Simpson

Readers

Diane Hinnant/Madison Martin

LEM

Connie Blackmon

Altar Guild

Diane Hinnant/Julie Nordin

Flower Guild

Suzy Eidson

Lemonade

Sheila Dixon

Acolytes

Samantha Dixon

Austin Hubbard

Ivey Martin

Happy Anniversary!

7/1  Cason & Nancy Callaway

 

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