Kids Alive HighlightsWendy Williamson, our Children and Family Ministry Director, will be on maternity leave through late July. For questions regarding Children’s Ministry, contact the individuals listed below.

Family Bible Study | Through August 9In connection with the Children and Family Ministry’s focus on increasing faith conversations at home, we are excited to offer a Family Bible Study this summer during Sunday School. Contact Stacey Voogd at stacey.voogd@gmail.com or Laura Hackemeyer at laura.h.hackemeyer@mercer.com.

Children’s Church | Bible Explorers (K-2nd grade)Using the “Amusement Park” curriculum, children will learn about exciting adventures ahead when they follow Jesus. Contact Reid Hartsfield at rhartsfi@yahoo.com

Children’s Church | Junior Explorers (preschool)Kids will hear stories, learn songs, and play games as they become familiar with stories from the Old and New Testaments using the Pray and Play 2 curriculum. Contact Suzanne Burek ssburek@yahoo.com

Summer CampsThere are several camps available at Clairmont’s Family Life Center, including basketball, chess and dance camps. Photos from recent camps are available at facebook.com/clairmontpres. Learn more and sign up online at clairmontpres.org, keyword “activities.”

Vacation Bible School | July 13-17Registration is now closed for children, but we are still in need of volunteers to serve during the week. Contact Kay Carr at kay.carr63@gmail.com or Heather Reimer at hpaulus2002@gmail.com

Preschool and KindergartenLearn more about our preschool and kindergarten online at clairmontpres.org, keyword “preschool.” Contact Barbara Powers at barbara@clairmontpres.org

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events around Clairmont. Check online at clairmontpres.org keyword “events” for additional details.

Youth Trip to Pensacola | June 26-28

Church Office Closed (July 4 observed) | July 3

Vacation Bible School | July 13-17

Blessing of the Backpacks | August 9

Rally Day | August 16

Kerygma Sunday School Class Begins | August 23

Agora Sunday School Class Begins | August 23

Church Office Closed (Labor Day) | September 7

Senior Fellowship Program | September 14

Azalea Village 10th Anniversary | September 27

The Voogd, Reimer and Martin families explore the lesson together during the Sunday morning Family Bible Study on May 31.

Adult Discipleship Highlights

Men’s Small Group | Tucker/NorthlakeMeets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at Old Hickory House restaurant from 7:00-8:00 AM. The address for Old Hickory House is 2202 Northlake Pkwy, Tucker, GA 30084

Men’s Small Group | LockwoodMeets every other Saturday at Tom Lockwood’s home for study, prayer and fellowship. Email tmlckwd@gmail.com for more information.

Summer Sunday SchoolJoin us for a summer series exploring the parables of Jesus. 9:15am in Milligan Hall room 208. This class will run through August 9, and is co-taught by Rev. Owen Stepp and Rev. Kimmy Stokesbary. All ages are welcome.

Rally Day | August 16Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information on the launch of our fall Discipleship programming.

Agora | Sunday Mornings starting August 23Rev. Kimmy Stokesbary’s class will return in the fall.

Kerygma | Sunday Mornings starting August 23Join Kerygma for the New Testament Section beginning this fall. This class is facilitated by Rev. Owen Stepp and Jack Spangler. The cost for the workbook is $15 if you don’t already have one. Sign up by calling the church office or contacting Ashley Tunson at ashley@clairmontpres.org.

More about small groups and Sunday School online at clairmontpres.org, keyword “adults.”

Youth Ministry Highlights

Youth Trip to Pensacola | June 26-28Be in prayer for our students as they head to sunny Florida for a weekend of worship, fun and fellowship.

Youth Sunday School | Sundays at 9:15amSunday School continues this summer in the Youth Room in the FLC at 9:15am.

Youth Lock-In | July 18-19Mark your calendars for our summer lock-in. Look for more information online soon.

Sunday Night Youth | On Hiatus for the SummerSunday Night Youth Group will return this fall with a brand new focus and format. Stay tuned for details.

Sundays at 10:30amJoin us for worship in the Sanctuary. Our summer sermon series is entitled: “The Questions God Asks.” Sermon videos are available online.

We will continue to receive the sacrament of communion on the first and third Sundays during our worship service.

Prayer Please pray for those listed to the right. There are several prayer groups that meet throughout the week. Learn more at clairmontpres.org, keyword “prayer.”

Hope Arnold Carl BeckDavid & Nell Castles Carl & Lois Cerine Phyllis Davis Mary Faulkner Allee Florence Reid HartsfieldFlora Hendrix Dorothy Huff Juanita Hudson Paul JenningsHoward & Mary Johnson Tommy JohnstonAvis King Ellen Lewis Dave Macintyre Betty Martin Zola Mae Mitchell The Moxley Family Betty Pratt Denise Rice Terry & Alice Scott Mildred Sheffield Paul Teare Ann Villwock Azalea Village Families Danielle Hardeman Rev. Ron & Fran Hieber Jack Todd

Georgia Calkin Scholarship | Deadline July 15The Georgia Calkin Scholarship is available to members of Clairmont who are entering or attending college or graduate school. Learn more online at clairmontpres.org, keyword “scholarship.”

Our Christian SympathyTo the Moxley Family on the death of Hannah Moxley.To the Teare Family on the death of Jean Teare.To Jane Schultz on the death of her sister, Shirley Warden.

CongratulationsTo Eric and Wendy Williamson on the birth of their daughter, Blake Ansley Williamson, June 13, 2015.To Margaret and Dean Landers on the birth of their son, Judah Walden Landers, grandson of Larry and Tricia Sale and great-grandson of T Austin.

Social MediaDid you know that simply “liking” a post on Clairmont’s Facebook page makes it more likely that your friends will see what God is doing here? The same goes for retweeting Twitter posts. See you online!facebook.com/clairmontpres twitter.com/clairmontpres

Druid Hills Community FellowshipOn Sunday, April 12, members from Clairmont served 65 guests at the Druid Hills Community Fellowship a meal consisting of hot dogs (a favorite), baked beans, slaw, cookies, and iced tea. Those participating were Nelda and Dave Macintyre, Sandy and Wes Luster, and Andrea and Ray Davis. This group will serve again on August 9, October 11 and December 13.

For more information, contact Ray Davis at rdavis7939@aol.com or 404.636.0776.

Serve in Kids AliveIt’s that time again! We are getting ready for a wonderful school year in Kids Alive and we need your help! Opportunities are available in Sunday School, nursery and children’s church. All current and future volunteers are asked to attend an orientation on Sunday, August 9, from 11:30am-12:30pm. This is an incredible opportunity to invest in the next generation of Clairmont. Even if you have no experience teaching, there’s a place for you!

If you’re interested in serving this fall, complete the form on the Service Opportunities page at clairmontpres.org or contact Kay Carr.

Clairmont Clothes ClosetWe are in need of clean, in style clothing for adults and children. These donations go to Mission Haven in Decatur for missionaries and seminary students. All adult clothing should be on hangers. Workable toys, linens, and luggage are also accepted.

Learn more about service opportunities online at clairmontpres.org, keyword “serve.”

A Note from Toco Hills Community AllianceIn May, THCA began offering help with utility bills for the zip codes 30033, 30324, 30329, 30341 and 30345. Rental assistance will be offered on a limited basis. We no longer provide Marta cards.

We were able to resume these services because of generous donations from Clairmont and from a number of individual donors. Thank you for working with us to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need.

We currently offer a maximum gift of $150 annually. We hope to see an increase in donations so that this amount can be increased as well.

If you are interested in volunteering at THCA, contact Mary-Louise Wilson at marylouisew1@aol.com

LaAmistad After School Program for StudentsSeptember 8 marks the beginning of our partnership with LaAmistad to provide after school tutoring for Latino students from Briar Vista Elementary. LaAmistad assists Latino students to strengthen their academic and life skills through a devotional time, homework time, and immerse them in activities to enhance their English literacy. This will take place Tuesday/Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5pm in Milligan Hall. No previous Spanish or tutoring experience is necessary. Learn more and sign up to serve on the Service Opportunities page at clairmontpres.org.

Azalea Village MinistryOur most recent workday on June 13 was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated! A dozen people worked on yards, inventoried furniture, and strategized immediate, short term, and long term project lists.

10 Year Anniversary | September 27We are also excited to celebrate our 10 year anniversary with a cookout on the Azalea Village Lawn on September 27 after worship. Join us for this time to connect with the agencies we work with, to connect with past and current residents of Azalea Village.

If you’re interested in learning more about our ministry to displaced families and refugees, contact Jeff VanderLaan at sirvanderlaan@gmail.com.

My Dear Clairmont Family,I have shared twenty amazing years being your faithful servant. The joys and blessings I’ve received from you are beyond words I could ever express. I cannot thank you enough for celebrating with me on my retirement. The blessings you bestowed on me require more than just a simple “thank you.” I wish I could write each and every one of you who graced me with your presence, your special words, and anonymous gifts to acknowledge my twenty years at Clairmont. My heart is overwhelmed and humbled with such love for you. God bless you all.

With great fondness,Linda Massey

Thanks to Mary Anna Brooks, Tom Brooks, Earl Finley, Nancy Finley, Norman Jaros and Kay Schoepke for being Usher/Greeters at the Memorial Service for Jean Bendslev Teare on May 22, 2015. THANKS to Gayle Turner for serving at the Reception Desk during the Memorial Service.

Thanks to the following named individuals who helped with the Reception for Linda Massey on May 17. They are: Tom and Mary Anna Brooks, Barbara Dillon, Norman Jaros,

Maya Keiser, Pat Kilgore, Deb Morelli, Barbara Powers, Allison Spangler, Bob Siegmann, Will Underwood, Ron Whitten, and Eric and Wendy Williamson.

I would appreciate, since there will not be another print newsletter until August, any names of people that need to be recognized for Member Involvement.

Have a safe June and July and keep your Clairmont family in your prayers.

Blessings, George Castleberry

Summer 2015

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P.S. I’ll be seeing you as CPC is my home and you are my family!

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