Subject: Wayfarers ❤️ Newsletter August 26 - September 1, 2024

Wayfarers Newsletter

August 26 - September 1, 2024

WORLDWIDE PLAY MUSIC

 ON THE PORCH DAY

What if for one day everything stopped? And we all just listened to the music. Here's your opportunity to do this! Join us at Marie and Barbara's home on Saturday, August 31st from 3pm - 6pm for Worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day! Please make sure to RSVP ahead of time to 770-335-0967. This link contains more details about this special event: Music On the Porch.

UP NEXT

BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, August 28th ( 5:45 PM )

Our board meetings are open to the Wayfarers community. They are held


SUNDAY SERVICE - September 1st (10 AM)

Katharine Brown and Brian Smith will be providing music. Maggie Renken will be our speaker. Her talk title is “Love Letters to Resistance.” This message will explore breaking from the formula resistance creates. Also, this is the first Sunday of the month known as Potluck Sunday. If you are inspired, bring a dish to share and enjoy community engagement with fellow Wayfarers!


WEEKLY MEDITATION - Monday, September 2nd ( 6-7 PM )

Experienced meditation leaders guide us weekly, introducing forms and approaches to support, build, and deepen meditation practice. Sessions are held in the peaceful setting of our Rosemary's Chapel building, are open to the public, and no experience is necessary.  It’s complimentary, so try us and enjoy!


WRITERS GROUP - Tuesday, September 3rd ( 5-6:30 PM )

The Wayfarers Writers Group meets from 5-6:30 PM every Tuesday. The group is open to writers of all ages, experience levels, and genres and is a great opportunity to challenge yourself to a new level.


BOARD ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER

In November, we will elect new board members for the 2025-2026 calendar years. If you are interested in serving on the board or know someone who is, please speak to a board member. Their contact information is below in the Contact Info section of this newsletter.

CONCERT ON THE DECK


September 8th @ 2 pm

Loose Shoes Duo

Ric and Pam Cushenan have been singing together since meeting in 2001. Finding they had a great musical chemistry and harmony, they soon began singing as a duo. With a range from blues and folk to rock n' roll, Ric and Pam will be sure to have something for everyone.

LAST WEEK

We enjoyed music by Chris Casses and Kim May's talk about "Presence in the Present". The talk and music will be available here in a few days.

NEXT DRUM CIRCLE


September 21st 6-8pm


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” 


– Maya Angelou

CONTACT INFO

PRAYER GROUP

The Wayfarers Prayer Group is available to hold you, a friend, or a loved one in affirmative prayer in time of need. If you wish to receive prayerful support, please contact Anne Kirslis at (404) 510-2670 or adeeney424@aol.com.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board always welcomes and encourages your input. If you have suggestions, questions, or new ideas about opportunities to serve the Chapel or our communities, please contact one of the Board members listed below.


Jennifer Utley, Chair ................. (901) 581-2404 ... jenutley@bellsouth.net

Marie Dunkle, Treasurer ........... (770) 335-0967 ... mdunkle@mindspring.com

Keith Vickers, Secretary............ (404) 229-7302 ... keithvickers29@gmail.com

Maggie Renken ........................ (803) 983-4856 ... maggierenken@gmail.com

Anne Hartupee ......................... (636) 575-0795 ... ahartupee@outlook.com


WEBSITE

Wayfarers' website address is www.wayfarerschapelga.org. Check-in frequently for updated chapel information, calendar of events, to watch videos of Sunday Talks, read the newsletter, make an online contribution, check out the Events Page, and learn about all the opportunities for spiritual growth that are offered.


NEWSLETTER / NEWS FLASHES

All submissions for the newsletter and news flashes should be sent both Ruth Henry qilautheartsong@gmail.com and Anne Hartupee ahartupee@outlook.com


WEBSITE or NEWSLETTER ASSISTANCE

If you have questions, comments, or need assistance with the chapel website or newsletter, please contact Ruth Henry at (901) 218-4234 or qilautheartsong@gmail.com


Free-will offerings entirely support Wayfarers Chapel. We are richly blessed by the people in our fellowship who give and are grateful for your gifts. If you would like to contribute financially to support this ministry, please place your love offering in one of the donation baskets at the chapel entrance or mail your check to Estatoah Wayfarers Chapel, PO Box 474, Dillard, GA 30537. To make an electronic contribution, please select the yellow Donate button on our website DONATIONS page. All donations are tax-deductible.


"Divine love thru me

blesses and multiplies all that I have,

all that I give, and all that I receive."