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   - Kairos Kronicles - May 2012 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - April 2012 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2012 Number 1   In this issue:

         He Has Risen, Alleluia! - Beth Maycumber
         New Procedures Coming Soon For Agape = Don Zagorski
         The Miracle of Sidewalk Teeth - David Peterson
         How To Make Donations To Kairos
         Short and Simple - It Does help! - Rev Beverly Upperman
         TORCHNews - Frank and Annette Ciaravino
         Kairos Outside - Kathy Huggins
         Lighting a Fire - Kit Cummings
         Important newsletter Notice Regarding Last Paper Issue
         Kairos E-News

   - Kairos Kronicles - March 2012 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - February 2012 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - January 2012 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - December 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2011 Number 4   In this issue:

         2011 Kairos of Georgia Conference and Retreat - Beth Maycumber
         Weekend #1 at Smith SP - Randy Ashurst
         Highlights from the Kairos of Georgia State Committee Meeting
         Rewriting the Rules - Lee Turner
         Johnson State Prison Holds first Kairos Weekend - Paul Daniels
         Current Georgia Prisons Served by Kairos Inside
         Kairos Torch #1 Weekend - How I Got Involved and How the Weekend Went - Suzanne Guy
         If You Can Think, You Can Thank - Rev Beverly Upperman
         The Road Of Life - A Kairos Grad
         Q & A

   - Kairos Kronicles - October 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - September 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2011 Number 3   In this issue:

         Kairos Summer Conference 2011 - Beth Maycumber
         The Future is Bright - Lee Turner
         3 Thoughts - Alice Dickerson
         Highlights of Summer Conference - Mike Nix
         Front Row at a Miracle - Kit Cummings
         Scratching and Clawing to the 21st Century - Lee Turner
         Kairos of Georgia Conference and Retreat
         Am I Enough - Sister Pat Thompson RSM
         Last Word on the Conference - Lisa Calhoun

   - Kairos Kronicles - August 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - July 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - June 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2011 Number 2   In this issue:

         Kairos Education for Volunteers - Lee Turner - International Council Representative
         Report from Central State Prison
         A Mini-Report from the Last State Committee Meeting - Beth Maycumber - State Chapter Committee Chairperson
         When God Opens the Door - Beth Maycumber - State Chapter Committee Chairperson
         Kairos Of Georgia Ministry Reference Map
         He Is In Control - Helga Ramirez
         Kairos vs Emmaus - What's the difference? - Lee Turner
         Atlanta Torch at Metro Youth Detention Center

   - Kairos Kronicles - May 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - April 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - March 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Metro Moments - Jan - Mar 2011

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2011 Number 1   In this issue:

         Christ is Counting on You - Beth Maycumber - State Chapter Committee Chairperson
         Coming Home - Kevin McCoy
         Pete Barcomb Tribute and Heard at Closing
         Kairos Outside #26 - My First Kairos Outside Weekend: The After-glow - Marilyn D. Byrd
         A Satirical Look at a Kairos Recruiting Experience - Ham M. Bone
         Giving Back - Vida Ellis
         Kairos Table Top Display Information

   - Kairos Kronicles - February 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - January 2011 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - December 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Metro Moments - Oct - Dec 2010

   - Kairos Kronicles - November 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Outside of North Georgia Newsletter - October 2010

   - Kairos Kronicles - October 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Metro Moments - Jul - Sep 2010

   - Kairos Kronicles - September 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2010 Number 2   In this issue:

         Where are we now? - Walt Kessel
         Where are we going? - Mike Jones
         Kairos on the River - Alice Dickerson
         What You See is Not What You Get - Ken Cooper - Kairos #13 - Rayford, FL
         New Display Available to Promote Kairos - Mike Jones
         Website Update - Lee Turner
         And the last word goes to: Pete Pfeiffer

   - Kairos Kronicles - August 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - July 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Metro Moments - Apr - Jun 2010

   - Kairos Kronicles - June 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - May 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2010 Number 1   In this issue:

         In the Beginning - Jim Cheetham
         Chairman's Notes - Pete Pfeiffer
         How Kairos Has Been A Blessing To Me - Derrick Stout - Autry #11
         Metro #9 - A Weekend To Remember - Julie Turner
         Kairos of Georgia Income Statement
         2010 - A New Beginning - Alice Dickerson - IC Representative
         Kairos Calendar - Lee Turner

   - Kairos Kronicles - April 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Metro Moments - Jan - Mar 2010

   - Kairos Kronicles - March 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - February 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - January 2010 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!   

   - Metro Moments - Oct - Dec 2009

   - Kairos Kronicles - December 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - November 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2009 Number 3   In this issue:

         How Kairos Opened the Door to My Heart - David - Autry SP
         How To: Team Recruitment - Mike Jones
         Death Row Kairos - Lee Turner
         We Are The Church - Jim Miller
         What's A PDF? - Lee Turner
         Change - Rev Dennis Silvernail
         Kairos Shirts, Kairos in Georgia 25th Anniversary, Schedule Information
         Kairos is Looking for a Few Good Men and Women

   - Kairos Kronicles - October 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Metro Moments - Jul - Sep 2009

   - Kairos Kronicles - September 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - August 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - July 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos Kronicles - June 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Metro Moments - Apr - June 2009

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2009 Number 2   In this issue:

         Why We Serve - Beth Maycumber
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, State Committee Listing, Advisory Council Chairs
         Communications and the Program Committee
         AKT Schedule
         Mission Trips (Made Easy) - Jim Miller
         Will You Reach Out? - Sister Pat Thompson
         The Latest Website Stuff - Lee Turner
         How to Get More Volunteers - Mike Jones
         Taking Kairos Outside Inside - Rev Dennis Silvernail

   - Kairos Kronicles - May 2009 The latest news and information for Weekend Leaders and Advisory Councils!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter 2009 Number 1   In this issue:

         International Report - Pete Pfeiffer
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, State Committee Listing, Advisory Council Chairs
         Agape News - Chris and Corrie Burgett
         Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way - Chairman's Note - Jim Miller
         Financial News - Leonard Cole
         What's On The Site? - Lee Turner
         AKT Schedule
         EZRA Archival Support - Karen Miller
         Kairos and the Chaplain - Bob Astalos

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter Fall 2008   In this issue:

         Chairman's Notes- Jim Miller
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, State Committee Listing, Advisory Council Chairs
         Kairos of Georgia E-mail - Lee Turner
         Introducing our New Agape Chairs
         AKT Training dates and locations.
         In Memoriam: Mrs Wray Kessel
         Getting Involved in Kairos
         KairosDonor Software Update
         EZRA - Chapel Speakers Guide
         Advisory Council Training
         Man wanted to put her to death but God said "NO" - A Fourth Day Witness

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter Summer 2008   In this issue:

         The Perfect Gift - Jim Miller
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, State Committee Listing, Advisory Council Chairs
         Kairos Outside Celebrates 10 Years
         Google Maps of Institutions
         Wanted: Kairos of Georgia Agape Coordinator
         Kairos of Georgia - On the Web - Lee Turner
         Good Stewardship - Beth Maycumber
         International Board Report - Tom Liner
         EZRA - Karen Miller
         "You Are Not Alone" - A special message
         Kairos: God's Special Evening announcement
         Calhoun SP finds DONOR Program boosts donations.
         Don't hate us because we're beautiful--it's the make-up - Shirley Pettus
         AKT Training dates and locations.

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter Spring 2008   In this issue:

         International Representative Report - Tom Liner
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs, State Committee Listing
         Kairos of Georgia - On the Web - Lee Turner
         The Role of Music in Kairos - Bob Astalos
         Weekend Reports Hays Annex #1 & KO of North Georgia #21

   - Kairos Outside Newsletter - February 2008

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter Winter 2007-2008   In this issue:

         Find Us Ready, Lord - Jim Miller
         Financial News - Beth Maycumber
         Agape Coordinator - Ron Walling
         Asking for Yor Help With Kairos Torch in Georgia - Steve Durham
         Kairos Outside - Sue Martin
         Heros - Tom Liner
         www.kairosofgeorgia.org - Lee Turner
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs
         Newsletter Delivery Poll - Please participate!

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter October 2007   In this issue:

         I Give Thanks for You - Jim Mauldin
         Remember Where You Came From - Tom Liner
         A Secret of Advisory Council Effectiveness...Teamwork - Bob Astalos
         Advisory Council Self Improvement, the "Kairos Excellence Initiative
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter July 2007   In this issue:

         Chairman's Notes - Jim Mauldin
         International Representative Report - Tom Liner
         The Advisory Council - Bob Astalos
         Weekend Reports (GSP, Kairos Outside of North Georgia, Pulaski)
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter April 2007   In this issue:

         Announcing the Georgia Kairos "Observer Program" - Bob Astalos
         Chairman's Notes - Jim Mauldin
         Winter Conference: Growth and Expectations - Tom Liner
         Weekend Reports (ASMP, D. Ray James, Kairos Outside of South Georgia, Pulaski)
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter January 2007   In this issue:

         Chairman's Notes - Jim Mauldin
         Kairos: A High Commitment Ministry - Bob Astalos
         Weekend Reports (Fred SCott, Lee, Pulaski)
         A Blessing, a Little News from International and Personal Thanks - Tom Liner
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter October 2006   In this issue:

         Ecumenism & Clergy Training: The Implications - Bob Astalos
         Kairos: The Four Ls: Listen Listen, Love Love - Jim Mauldin
         Weekend Reports (D. Ray James, ASMP, )
         International Summer Conference: The Report from Glory - Tom Liner
         From the Desk of the Treasurer - Edd Harrison
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter July 2006   In this issue:

         Chairman's Notes - Jim Mauldin
         International Representative Report: To Photograph or Not to Photograh? - Tom Liner
         Weekend Reports (Autry, Hays)
         Kairos Principle of Gradualness - Bob Astalos
         From the Desk of the Treasurer - Edd Harrison
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter April 2006   In this issue:

         International Representative Report: Report on Kairos Internation Winter Board Meeting - Tom Liner
         What's an SVC? - Bob Astalos
         Chairman's Notes - Jim Mauldin
         Kairos Songbooks - Carla von Hoffman
         Weekend Reports (Kairos Outside South, Pulaski, ASMP, Metro)
         Money Matters - Edd Harrison
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs

   - Kairos of Georgia Newsletter January 2006   In this issue:

         Chairman's Notes - Jim Mauldin
         Weekend Reports (Autry, Calhoun, D. Ray James)
         Rules - Jim Mauldin
         Schedules and Information, Monthly Reunion Schedules, Advisory Council Chairs


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This Just In... Archive



This Just In... #31 - 10/1/09 - Annual Notice of Election of Officers can be found here.


This Just In... #30 - 7/25/09 - The presentation on Advisory Council Elections can be found in - MS Powerpoint. or Adobe Acrobat Reader.


This Just In... #29 - 7/16/09 - KPMI and International Committee Nominations - If you are interested in being nominated to the KPMI Board or sreving as an At-Large Member of the International Committee, if they are formed after Summer Conference, please fill out the attached "Prospective KPMI Board or IC Member Profile" and email it to so he can submit it at the Summer Conference. You can download the guidelines for selection to the KPMI Board and the International Committee.

If the new governance structure is approved, the Georgia State Committee will have two IC representatives, which will be elected in the fall. There will also be At-Large members, to balance the ecuminical and Kairos ministry representation on the IC. To be nominated to the Board of KPMI or as an At-Large Member of the IC, the Prospective KPMI Board or IC MemberProfile" form is required.


This Just In... #28 - 7/8/09 - Pete Pfeiffer's Summer Conference Schedule and Inputs - Our International Representative, Pete Pfeiffer will be attending the Summer Kairos Conference at the end of this month and desires your input and suggestion on sessions we would like for him to attend. Click here to view the overall schedule.

    Pete will be attending:

        Wednesday - Kairos Torch (9-12), Kairos Outside (1-4) and the State Chair Meeting (if permitted at 9PM
        Thursday - Board Meeting (all day)
        Friday - Aftercare/Re-entry Piolt Program (9:30 - 10:40), Kairos Inside Program Updates (10:50 - 12:00), KPMI Organization and Restructuring (1:45 - 3)
        Saturday - Kairos Inside (10:50 - 12), Advisory Council Operating Procedures for KO (1:15 - 2:30)

    If you would like Pete adress any issue, please e-mail him at:


This Just In... #27 - 7/06/09 - Changes are being solicited for the Kairos Inside Program Manual - Click here to see the current suggestions being consider and to add your suggestions..


This Just In... #26 - 4/12/09 - Highlights of activities of the KPMI Board of Directors, at the Winter 2009 Conference - Click here to download the Adobe Acrobat Version.


This Just In... #25 - 3/24/09 - The Model Kairos Institutional Memorandum (formerly Agreement) has been updated and posted to the website in the Forms & Downloads page. This Memorandum needs to be re-presented and signed whenever there is a change of Wardens in an institution. Please take a look at who signed your most current document and if it is out of date, use it as an Advisory Council opportunity to sit down with the new Warden and talk about Kairos. Each Advisory Council has the authority to amend information contained in the Memorandum such as scheduled times. We recognize that the schedule in this Memorandum may not be conducive to the schedule for each institution.


This Just In... #24 - 3/1/09 - The members of the Georgia Chapter of Kairos Executive Committee wish to express our sincere appreciation for the services provided by Beth Maycumber as Treasurer during the year of 2008. Beth will be transferring responsibilities as Treasurer to William (Bill) Dixon effective March 1, 2009, but will continue to provide the outstanding level of service that she has provided to Kairos in other areas where needed.



All donations received by team members or volunteers should be sent to the appropriate Advisory Council Treasurer/Financial Secretary or to:


William (Bill) Dixon
3301 Westgate Drive
Albany, GA 31721

All request for cash advances and reimbursement for expenses should be processed using forms that can be found in the Forms & Downloads section.

This Just In... #23 - 2/17/09 - Volunteer Forms: 7 of the 11 standard volunteer forms have been updated in the Forms & Downloads section. Additionally the file that includes all the forms as 1 downloadable file has been updated as well.


This Just In... #22 - 2/9/09 - Footprints: New Guidance - Adobe Acrobat Version or MS Word Version.


This Just In... #21 - 2/5/09 - Georgia State Committee Meeting Minutes from January 31, 2009 - Adobe Acrobat Version or MS Word Version.


This Just In... #20 - 1/14/09 - Need-a-Job, Want-a-Job, Have-a-Job What if... we had the opportunity to make the same kind of difference in the life of a Kairos volunteer that we try to make in the life of every Kairos resident on every Kairos weekend. I'm not talking about a spiritual, life-changing commitment to Christ and their inside community. I'm talking about changing someone's life during these current economic times with a job. We have Kairos volunteers that are struggling to find work, pay bills and support their families. What if we as a community could make a difference?

What if you don't fall into any of these categories, you don't need a job, don't want a job and don't have any jobs to offer? Then you have been blessed. Use these listings to pray for those who need your prayers in these difficult times. Click on the Jobs link to find out more and see the listings.

This Just In... #19 - 1/14/09 - State Meeting in Macon - January 31, 2009 - Schedule and Directions


This Just In... #18 - 1/12/09 - Semi-Annual Reports Due this month!


This Just In... #17 - 1/1/09 - Kairos of Georgia Leader's Planning Guide Changes

The following changes have been posted to the Leader's Planning Guide:

       Change 1, December 12, 2008 - Added specific instructions for ordering EZRA.
       Change 2, December 17, 2008 - Added specific instructions on who to pay for AKT.
       Change 3, December 19, 2008 - Added the information required to be sent to the International Rep for weekend volunteers.
       Change 4, January 27, 2009 - Added the information for handling EZRA historical data and passing it from Leader to Leader.
       Change 5, January 29, 2009 - Deleted requirement to send Weekend Leader's Report to Newsletter Editor or Archivist. and clarified exactly who gets the Weekend Leader's Report.
       Change 6, January 30, 2009 - Changed Pete Pfeiffer's e-mail address.
       Change 7, February 16, 2009 - Added more specific instructions for handling EZRA data.

This Just In... #16 - 1/1/09 - Kairos - Peru #1 - Weekend report and pictures from the 1st weekend in Peru!


This Just In... #15 - 12/13/08 - Advisory Council Training Sessions


This Just In... #14 - 12/10/08 - Kairos of Georgia Leader's Planning Guide


This Just In... #13 - 11/29/08 - Georgia Kairos Inside Participant Data - Adobe Acrobat Version


This Just In... #12 - 11/20/08 - Georgia State Committee Meeting Minutes from November 1, 2008 - Adobe Acrobat Version or MS Word Version.


This Just In... #11 - 9/17/08 - State Comittee Meeting


This Just In... #10 - 7/30 - Google Maps - Check out the Directory page for a listing of institutions that Kairos is presently serving in. Each link opens a Google map window that you can use to get directions to the institutions. We are actively seeking ways of making this website more user friendly and helpful. Hopefully you see that and if you see other areas where we might be better, let me know. Click on the link at the bottom of any page and let me know how this website can serve you better. This idea came from someone not currently serving in Kairos, but desiring to get involved and needing this information.


This Just In... #9 - 7/22 - Georgia State Committee Meeting Minutes from July 19, 2008 - Adobe Acrobat Version or MS Word Version.


This Just In... #8 - 6/22/08 - Kairos Outside 10th Anniversary Celebration - Pictures can be downloaded or viewed here.


This Just In... #7 - 5/30/08 - Model Kairos Institutional Agreement - Adobe Acrobat Version or MS Word Version.


This Just In... #6 - 5/26/08 - Georgia State Committee Meeting Minutes from May 10, 2008 - Adobe Acrobat Version or MS Word Version.


This Just In... #5 - 4/21/08 - Voluntary Medical Information Form for kairos Team Members


This Just In... #4 - 4/9/08 - State Comittee Meeting


This Just In... #3 - 2/17/08 - Advance Funding for Weekends


This Just In... #2 - 2/2/08 - Footprints in the Sand: New Guidance from the Winter National Conference. also check out the Downloads page (scroll down to the bottom) and you'll find the 11 forms that our new Kairos Volunteers need in order to begin their work for this ministry.

This Just In... #1 - 1/29/08 (AKT and Updated Financial Information)





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