Subject: Wayfarers ❤️ Newsletter Sept 29 - Oct 5, 2025

Wayfarers Newsletter

Sept 29 - Oct 5, 2025

WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 1

LAST CALL for BOARD NOMINATIONS

Nominations for the Wayfarers 2026-27 Board of Directors are due Wednesday, 10/1 BEFORE the 10 AM Board Meeting.


BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, October 1 (10 AM)

The Wayfarers Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, October 1st in the main chapel at 10 AM to conduct routine business and review nominations for the 2026-27 Board.


All Wayfarers are welcome to attend and observe Board meetings. If you have something you would like the Board to consider, please contact Jen Utley prior to Wednesday's meeting. Meeting agenda is available for review.


CALLING MUSICIANS of ANY LEVEL / STYLE / GENRE

Wednesday, October 1 (5-6:30 PM)

Gather with us at Wayfarers Chapel on Wednesday, October 1 from 5 until 6:30pm to share, learn, and encourage our musical ideas.  If you love singing or playing an instrument, join us and please bring a favorite tune to share with the group.


If you have questions please speak with Marie Dunkle at 770-335-0967 or John Howarth at 706-969-2952.

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 5

SERVICE - Sunday, October 5 (10 AM)

Our musician this Sunday is Keith Vickers and our message is by Dr. Katie Davis. Katie's message is Restore, Replenish, Rinse, Repeat.


DRUM CIRCLE - Sunday October 5 (6-8 PM)

Love group drumming? This is for you. Just curious as to what it's all about? This is for you too!! Drumming is a great way to lift your spirit and have a whole lot of fun. No drum? No problem. We have plenty of drums and percussion instruments to share. See you on the 5th!

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

OPELSKE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

It is officially LEAF SEASON! On the Friday or Saturday before each service, a team of three can easily clear the leaves, nuts, and limbs from the sidewalks, parking areas, deck, and gutters. If you are interested in serving in this way, please sign up for one or more weeks using the signup sheet at the back of the chapel. (Or it might wander over to the bookshelves.)

WEEKLY EVENTS

MEDITATION - Mondays (5-6 PM)

The meditation leader and style changes each week. General format is: arrive quietly, brief introductions, meditation, brief discussion about the meditation, and a 5 minute silent closing meditation.

This group is suitable for all experience levels and everyone is welcome!


WRITERS GROUP - Tuesdays (5-6:30 PM)

The Wayfarers Writers Group is the perfect environment to be inspired and hone your writing skills. All genres, all experience levels welcome.

LAST WEEK

This past Sunday morning we enjoyed the music of Pam and Rick Cushenan and the message "It's Not That I'm Angry ..." by Rev. Jamie Sanders. Videos will be available later this week.

In the afternoon, we gathered for our final concert of the season with Loose Shoes Duo.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“If you don’t have time for self-care,

you’ll end up spending a lot more time and effort on self-repair.”


— Anonymous

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 

Charlotte Starfire....................... (813) 833-7776 ... charlotte.starfire@gmail.com

Garnett Nash............................. (404) 754-6939 ... gwnash@aol.com


WEBSITE

Wayfarers' website address is www.wayfarerschapelga.org. Check in frequently for updated chapel information and a calendar of events, 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 to Ruth Henry qilautheartsong@gmail.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.


MEDITATION GROUP COORDINATOR

Charlotte Starfire ................. (813) 833-7776 ... charlotte.starfire@gmail.com 

Freewill offerings fully support Wayfarers Chapel. We are incredibly blessed by the people in our fellowship who give and are grateful for your gifts. If you want to contribute financially to 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's DONATIONS page. All donations are tax-deductible.

 "Divine love through me

blesses and multiplies all that I have,

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