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The Grapevine, October 2015
Joy and Inspiration A Message From Rev. Dr. Wilberforce Mundia
Dear People of God: Greetings again in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. I pray that the Lord continues to bless you with the gifts of Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, and Self-Control. I probably do not need to remind you that as you continue in your faithfulness to God, the angels in heaven are rejoicing. In a great passage about precious things being lost and found, Jesus tells us that, “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents" (Lk. 15:10). But many times, we forget to follow the logic and realize that they continue rejoicing over those who remain in the path — The Way of Jesus. Remembering that you are precious to God is the most important thing you can do for your self-esteem, integrity, and an excellent outlook on life. As this letter comes to you a few days after the September epistle, I will not repeat many of the things I said there. However, I continue in the same vein. I encourage you to look at our calendar and see the various activities and ministries that continue to thrive at St. Bartholomew’s. I want to thank the Evangelism Team for sharing with us their summary of what we have found out about trends in The Episcopal Church. I hope the Vestry will also take a good stab at using these demographics and trends in exploring where we want to be in the next five to ten years. It is important to mention that the national church did not send out any of the documents I shared with the Evangelism Team and Vestry. In fact, only one document had to do, exclusively, with The Episcopal Church. This was titled, “New Facts on Growth, 2014.” All the other documents are items that I have been collecting in my folder for the past three years. I wanted to share these documents with Vestry members, and, subsequently, with our Evangelism Team because we need to know what the demographics are as we seek to maintain a healthy, joyful, growing and serving church. This is in line with our mission statement. It is important for the Vestry and the Evangelism Team to help us build the sort of community into which we invite people to come, "taste, and
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see" the love of Jesus in action. I was pleased when I read the document on “New Facts on Growth” because, as I walked through it, I could identify some things we need to (a) continue doing, (b) start doing, and (c) stop doing. I am always elated when an analysis reveals actionable items. It is essential to emphasize that evangelism means going out to share the gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ, with the world. In Christian theology, paradoxically, it is detrimental to the gospel to associate evangelism directly with church growth. We share the gospel with our neighbors, far and near, because we know, and we want them to know, that God loves them. I am so glad the Evangelism Team has been working through this subtle balance. We share this message in a selfless manner. As people experience and see our love, they may choose to come and fellowship with us. If they do, well and good; if they do not, it is also well and good. The key thing is that we have shared the message of the gospel with them. If we do not embrace this paradox of evangelism, then we are not spreading the gospel. Although many religious groups seem to practice evangelism with the aim of bringing in members, you need to know that it almost always teeters on a distortion of the gospel. I am always delighted when I read church history in this regard. The early church grew in leaps and bounds because, for
once, various people who encountered Christians were amazed at their selfless love. For example, through the work of the early Christians, for the first time, there was a group which deliberately and diligently sought to take care of orphans and widows. Orphans and widows were among the most vulnerable groups in society at that time. To see how important this task was for the Apostles, when there arose a need to choose a leader to head these ministries, they chose Stephen. Here is how Luke, in Chapter 6 of The Acts of the Apostles, puts it: “5a. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Phillip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch..." "6. They presented these men to the Apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them." “7. So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly; and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.” “8. Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.” I encourage you to read the whole of Chapter 6 — and, in fact, the whole of The Acts of the Apostles. For our conversation on evangelism, here is what impresses me. The passage implies (and it seems that Luke deliberately highlighted the fact) that Stephen was, somehow, more “full of faith and the Holy Spirit” and more “full of God’s grace and power” than the other disciples. You would think that such a person would be the one they would choose to go to the frontiers of spreading the gospel in word. But no; they put him in charge of taking care of the vulnerable. Because of Stephen's and his colleagues' work, the gospel was preached in word and deed. This, among other key things, made “The Way of Christ” unique among all the religions that had existed before Christianity, and most that would
St. Bartholomew's Mission
Our mission is to utilize the gifts, talents, and interests of the St. Bartholomew's community of
faith, to nurture one another in worship and praise of God, to serve the community of need with the loving care of Jesus Christ, and to witness to the spiritual presence of the Holy Spirit by living the
Good News of the Gospel.
arise after. Many practitioners in various fields have noted this paradox. If our love for somebody or something is pure, selfless, and agapeistic, it almost always produces good fruit. The other person often turns out to be a blessing to you and others. If people see and experience our “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23a), they will at least feel like, and often act on, coming to check out the community that promotes these virtues. The paradox of evangelism is that we do not share the gospel in order to increase our numbers. We share the gospel because we are commanded to share the Good News that “God loves you” and that God sent “Jesus to save us.” The paradox is that if you share this message selflessly, the people will come. But you do not share the good news in order for the people to come. We must never reverse this subtle prioritization. The missionaries who risked their lives to go share the gospel in foreign lands almost always were encouraged to remember and retain these priorities. In Africa, whatever other mistakes they may have made, the establishment of schools and hospitals by missionaries is one of the most important demonstrations of sacrificial love. When, then, the missionaries build a church in the neighborhood, the people would gingerly walk in to see what this was all about. And there, they learned about Jesus Christ. The reason the missionaries were doing what
they were doing, the building of schools and hospitals, was because Jesus Christ asked them to share His love with them. You know how much education and medicine have (and still continue to) make a difference in the lives of the people. In the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, many African nations were agitating for independence. When, in this atmosphere, many young African intellectuals wanted to badmouth Christian missionaries as tools of colonialism, many other African scholars (especially theologians) reminded them that, it was the very same missionaries who provided the education that enabled them to articulate their struggle for independence — the struggle for social justice and human fulfillment. They were reminded that, because of some clinics and hospitals built by churches, the mortality rate, especially for children, had begun to decrease at an amazing rate. The church in Africa is growing in leaps and bounds. The church continues to be one of the leading sponsors of good (and I mean good) schools and hospitals. The church does not merely talk the talk, it walks the walk. As we continue to seek ways of strengthening our blessed community at St. Bartholomew’s, I pray that the Lord will open our hearts and minds, our eyes and ears, our talents and finances, to find ways to continue spreading the gospel in word and deed without betraying the same gospel. As God blessed Stephen and his colleagues, I pray that the Lord will bless each and every one of us with grace, the Holy Spirit, power, and the courage to participate fully in the ministries at St. Bart’s. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." We need Acolytes, Ushers, Altar Guild Members, Lectors, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Vestry Members, Evangelists, Community Lunch Volunteers, Choir Members, Sunday School Teachers, and many others. St. Bartholomew’s is a hubbub of activity. If this statement were ever true, it is amazingly true of us now: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers’ are few.” Which ministry is God calling you to? Jesus, using the words of Janet Jackson, (really, he would) would ask: “What have you done for me lately?” Jesus was the best model of an evangelist: He shared the good news of who he was. And he shared it in word and deed. He gave his life for us. Which ministry is God calling you to at St. Bartholomew’s? Be well and be blessed and call me with your selections. Yours in Christ, Wilberforce Mundia+
Postcard From the Pews A Message From Karen Ladd, Lay Pastoral Leader
Dear St. Bartholomew;
There is never a dull moment in your little church! October is gearing us up to be followers of Jesus in lots of wonderful ministries, beginning with
the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the 10:30 a.m. service in the cemetery. This is always a great time to meet new neighbors and their pets, and remember that our pets are a blessing to us, as we care for them. Also on that same day, Mike Mannshardt will be presenting the first in a series of challenging and engaging talks on Making Peace in 'The War between Science and Religion” with the Adult Bible Study group and anyone else who is interested in participating. The Adult Bible Study group welcomes newcomers and drop-ins. Bring your coffee and snack. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. The first of the series will be ‘Scientific Evidence and Revealed Truth.” Mike writes, “Although we might wish to put Science in one corner and Religion in the other, and let them duke it out, they are too different for us to keep score. Religion defines “truth” as the product of divine revelation, and certitude as a matter of faith. Science identifies empirical evidence and establishes certitude in a process of accumulation. Some suggest science is better at answering “how” and religion better at answering “why.” Some disagree.” Sounds like the beginning of a great discussion to me! In the following weeks, Mike’s topics will be: “Evolution – A 2,700 Year Dispute”, “The Challenge of the Very Big and the Very Small”, and “Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change.” Please join us!
St. Bartholomew’s congregation is invited to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s Apostle Build this year at a site very close to our church, just south of Toomer Loop Road. This house will need lots of volunteer builders, as it will be the largest house built by Chatham Habitat, and will be home for a family of nine. Do not worry if you are not an experienced carpenter. There will be people to meet you at your skill level, and you may learn a new skill along the way. Volunteers will also be needed to make lunch for the builders. In addition, our congregation has been challenged to raise $2,500 towards the cost of the house. Please give what you can to help a family have safe shelter. The Community Lunch (CL), in partnership with Granite Springs Farm, has had our first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) lottery. Seven lucky households will have free CSA memberships for the next eight weeks, which will provide them with boxes of fresh produce from Granite Springs. Meredith Leight, owner of Granite Springs and member of the CL board, is also a member of our neighbor, Episcopal Church of the Holy Family. Donations for the CSA memberships have come from members of Holy Family Church. We would like to add Piedmont Biofarm to the CSA so that in the next season, we can offer twice as many CSA memberships to folks. So, here I go again, asking for you to open your wallet, and give, so that others may have a better quality of life with nutritional and satisfying foods. You may write a check to St. Bartholomew’s with a note in the memo “for CSA”. Thank you! If you want to learn more about the challenges of organic farming and how CSA’s work, please attend the Environment and Health Committee’s October presentation of the film, The Real Dirt on Farmer John, to be shown in the parish hall on October 27 at 7:00 p.m. This film follows farmer John Peterson as he learns the ins and outs of what it means to be an organic farmer with a special artistic streak at Angelic Organics Farm in northern Illinois. You will love this film! And, by the way, Angelic Organics is where my son is employed. You never know where a philosophy major will end up! Finally, on Halloween, Debbie Noel and the Sunday School teaching crew are planning a fun and Godly based afternoon of stories, worship and eats before the kids go out for Trick or Treating. Please do join us with your child and friends that afternoon. Learn about how a simple pumpkin has a special meaning in the Body of Christ. Kids of all ages are welcome. Meanwhile, I am waist deep in grant proposal writing for the Community Lunch. We hope to get some funding for some new equipment as well as a little operating funding. Cross your fingers and toes, folks! The Community Lunch is the only place in Chatham where people of all stripes can sit at the table together and have a great meal… well, except for the Communion Table! See you in church! Where all are welcome! Peace, k.l.
Deacon’s Corner A Message From Sarah June Card, Deacon
Hello, and God's Blessings, St. Bartholomew's.
The Grapevine is back. What a wonderful chance to talk to all of you who give so much of yourself and your time to St. Bartholomew’s. I must apologize because I am playing “catch up” while recuperating from radiation treatments for my brain tumor, and I’ve been tired most of the summer. The MRI I had Tuesday, Sept. 22 showed that everything is good and I’m looking forward to being with you all as we seek to understand God’s vision for us and for St. Bartholomew’s. I thank you and I also thank God for you and all the care and love you showed me and Jack during this bout of illness.
As I look back over the year, I see that many things and many goals have been accomplished since the beginning of 2015. God is good. His love for us shows through the growth of our Wednesday service of meditation, communion, and prayer; our participation in the prayer vigils with other churches in our community; the ongoing prayers by our Prayer Warriors; and the Daughters of the King give us a pastoral presence that helps us get a glimpse of God’s vision for us. I find hope and strength in the power of prayer and presence. How sweet it is to be a part of such prayer and presence. How thankful we must be for God’s great gift to us – His Love for us and ours, for God lives in our hearts and minds as we share together God’s unconditional love for us all.
Thank you, God, and thank you, St. Bartholomew’s.
Your Deacon,
Sarah June Community Lunch Receives Donations from Businesses Artist Kate Ladd Donates $52.50 Chatham County painter Kate Ladd recently joined St. Bartholomew's Evangelism Team at their Pittsboro First Sunday festival booth, where she sold her art to raise money to benefit The Community Lunch. Half of all sales — $52.50 — was donated to this worthy cause. Thank you, Kate!
Announcements November Grapevine Submission Deadline
Sunday, Oct. 25 Send items to [email protected] Budget Request Forms Due by Oct 15 The vestry recently announced the Oct. 15 deadline for committees to turn in budget requests to the Finance Committee. Budget Request Forms are available in the rack of folders located next to the church office or on the St. Bart’s website: http://stbartspittsboro.dionc.org/2016-budget-request-form.html Coffee Hour Hosts Needed Are you gifted in the kitchen? People are needed to be coffee hour hosts for Sunday services. A host provides cookies, brownies or cake plus a fruit or vegetable tray. Please note that St. Bartholomew's does not reimburse for the host's contribution. How does scheduling work? Two coffee hosts will be scheduled for each Sunday. Each host is scheduled every fifth Sunday. If interested, please contact C.R. Townsend in person or email her at [email protected]
Bella Donna Donates $400 as Part of "Money Monday" Program Bella Donna Italian Restaurant recently donated approximately $400 to the Community Lunch as part of its "Money Monday" promotion. The amount represents the total funds raised since starting the promotional partnership in June. Thank you, Bella Donna! The "Money Monday" program is a partnership between Bella Donna and a different charity each Monday. Four charities commonly participate in the monthly promotion. The second Monday benefits The Community Lunch. On a "Money Monday," Bella Donna gives 10 percent of the day's sales to the charity. Save the Date The next "Money Monday" benefiting The Community Lunch is October 12.
St. Bart’s Parishioners Featured on ECW Website
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) recently debuted a series of biographical sketches called "By Word & Example" that includes two St. Bart's parishioners, Moleta Waddell and Evelyn Powell. The series, a bicentennial project of The Episcopal Church, features women who graced The Episcopal Church in North Carolina from 1817 to 1917. To read more about these notable women, visit the website below: http://www.ecw-nc.org/by-word-and-example/ At this point, a new sketch will appear every four to six weeks. Evelyn Powell (top) and Moleta Waddell (bottom).
News From Our Committees Altar Guild Volunteers Needed In all church activities, there is a place for everyone to take part. Some needs are constant, such as for people willing to help with the worship services. Right now the need for help is great for our Altar Guild. We prepare for Holy Eucharist at all services. It is not a difficult job, and as obligations go, it does not require lots of time. If you are interested in knowing more about our valuable ministry, or would like to join, contact Joan Mylek at [email protected]. Also, consider joining us on Saturday, Nov. 28 to prepare our vessels and altar for Advent. The second need is for ushers at either service. This duty requires smiling people to greet newcomers and our parishioners, hand out bulletins, and help with seating if necessary. Ushers also take the bread and wine from the people to the clergy, receive and return the alms, and are generally welcoming. How can you help? Please consider volunteering your time to serve as an usher. Contact Irene Wells at [email protected] for more information or to volunteer. Joan Mylek, chair [email protected]
The Apostle's Build Will Start in Fall 2015 Habitat continues to be a leader in our community, developing affordable housing options for a wide variety of Chatham County residents. The self-help model offers families the opportunity to own affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen the community at large.
Habitat now reaches across the county to offer home opportunities for folks in western Chatham and Siler City, as well as the neighborhoods they have developed in the Pittsboro community. They continue to expand with purchases of lots in Siler City and western Chatham County as well as new sites in the Pittsboro area. These purchases ensure affordable homes for the next 8-10 years as the build out will continue. With the coming of Chatham Park, these home sites will give folks assurance that they can be successful members of the Chatham County community. We at St. Bartholomew’s have been a part of the success of Chatham Habitat in the past, through a ministry called The Apostle’s Build. For a financial pledge and the opportunity for some “sweat equity,” we have had a direct impact on the lives and dreams of a number of current Chatham County residents. Pictures of several of these families currently live in the parish hall. We are now being called on again to participate in an Apostle’s Build campaign. A home will start shortly in Pittsboro for a family of nine. This will be one of the largest homes built to date by Chatham Habitat. We are proud to be asked to help meet this challenge. We believe this is an important ministry for St. Bartholomew’s -- supporting the continued development of affordable housing in our community. Please let Father Wilbur, Karen or me know you want to sign up and be part of this fall campaign. Assist financially and commit your time with scheduled work days to help build this home. We will keep you informed as the fall schedule firms up. We look forward to being part of the house blessing in the Spring of 2016. Peace, Dave Haman [email protected]
Communications There's Strength in Numbers Do you have a way with words? Do you like to snap pictures? Or maybe you're skilled at Facebook or web design? The Communications Committee needs you! The Communications Committee is starting to create an official communication plan. The communications folks at the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina will be guiding us the whole way. Teamwork and planning are major themes in our efforts. Please join us... Help St. Bartholomew's be the best it can be! On a related note, we have established a regular monthly meeting date for the Communications Committee. We now meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Please join us. All are welcome. Robin Rodes, committee chair [email protected] Daughters of the King September News The Mary and Martha of Bethany Chapter at St. Bartholomew’s met September 17. Lay Pastoral Leader Karen Ladd was the guest speaker. The presentation was centered around Women in the Church with the research she prepared for the group, beginning with the Jewish midwives and concluding with an article from The Washington Post
Trinkets & Treasures A Look Back at the 2015 Sale The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) had another successful Trinket & Treasure Sale in 2015. A wide variety of items were sold, ranging from children's toys to housewares and jewelry. Organizers wish to thank everyone who contributed time and donations, as well as everyone who came out to shop. The Trinket & Treasure Sale is a fundraiser to support the ECW, St. Bartholomew's Rector's Discretionary Fund, the Nest Orphanage in Kenya, and St. Bartholomew's Youth Sunday School Program.
Events to Remember
on our outgoing Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori. Additionally, she shared a reading of a chapter from the book, "Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People" by Nadia Bolz-Weber. The purpose of the Daughters of the King is evangelism, prayer, and service. The next meeting will be October 15 in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. All ladies of the church are welcome to attend. Those interested in becoming a Daughter participate in a three month discernment period, which may take place any time the candidate is ready to begin the process. There is a group beginning the study now and we invite any others to join us in the special period of discovery and preparation to become a Daughter of the King. Cheryl Harris [email protected] Evangelism On Sunday, Sept. 27, The Evangelism Team identified its program for 2016. Based on the recommendations received at two parish gatherings on September 2 and 20, the Evangelism Team added several new projects to its current ministry. These include:
• A St. Bart's booth at the County Fair
• A St. Bart's booth at Silk Hope Heritage Day
• A St. Bart's float in the Pittsboro Christmas Parade to St. Bart's
Thursday, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 The Community Lunch 12:00 p.m. * Meet in parish hall Saturday, Oct. 3 Weil-Kissling Wedding 4:00 p.m. * All are welcome! Sunday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 4-part Bible Study Series Making Peace in 'The War Between Science and Religion' 9:15 a.m. * Meet in parish hall Wednesday, Oct. 14 Vestry Meeting 7:00 p.m. * Meet in parish hall Thursday, Oct. 15 Daughters of the King 7:00 p.m. * Meet in the parish hall
Wednesday, Oct. 21 Food Giveaway 10:00 a.m. in parish hall * Sponsored by The Community Lunch Wednesday, Oct 21 Communications Committee Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. in parish hall * All are welcome Sunday, Oct. 25 C.O.R.A. Food Collection * During 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday, Oct. 25 Evangelism Team Meeting * Meet after the 10:30 a.m. service in the parish hall Friday, Oct. 30 Seeker's Circle 6:45 p.m.
• A reach-out to residents of
Fearrington and Galloway Ridge
• An access ministry for the elderly, handicapped, shut-ins
• A system of inviting community newcomers Volunteers are welcome to help set up in the cemetery for St. Francis Blessing of the Animals on October 4 and to staff the St. Bart's booth at the Pittsboro Street Fair on Saturday, Oct. 24. All parishioners are invited to join the Evangelism Team and participate in its ministries. Jim Hinkley [email protected] 919-200-8674 Health & Environment The Health and Environment Committee is proudly dedicated to the care of God's creations. Current members are Sarah Wood, Sarah Weil, Mike Mannshardt, Karen Ladd, Jennifer Platt, and Samantha Birchard. New members are always warmly welcomed. Our primary focus thus far has been education — education both of ourselves and of our community. Some of our talks have brought in more than 60 people from outside the parish, and we've been lucky enough to have great guests.
Featured Events 4-Part Adult Bible Study Series Making Peace in 'The War Between Science and Religion' Sundays in October, 9:15 a.m., in the parish hall From some Americans' perspectives, it seems like science and The Church have long been at war... but history tells a different story. The Church fathers were often converts from the Greek philosophical tradition themselves, and The Church has sought to “domesticate” the evident power of scientific thinking for 2,000 years. Join us during the Adult Bible Study hour (9:15 a.m.) as Mike Mannshardt presents an overview of this complex relationship. Session One: “Scientific Evidence and Revealed Truth” (October 4) Session Two: “Evolution — A 2,700 Year Dispute” (October 11) Session Three: “The Challenge of the Very Big and the Very Small” (October 18) Session Four: "Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change" (October 25)
Blessing of the Animals October 4, 10:30 a.m. service Join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals on October 4 during the 10:30 a.m. service. Blessing of the Animals is being observed and celebrated in commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, who is the Patron Saint of animals and the environment. He is also said to be a lover of all creatures. Please bring your furry, feathered, or scaly pet to be blessed on this special Sunday. We honor the bond between person and pet. St. Bartholomew's is a place where the bond of creation is celebrated. Dogs must be leashed, cats in a carrier, birds in a cage and fish in water! Pictures of your pets, like the ones shown above, may also be blessed.)
The topics we've addressed might sound discouraging, but, in fact, our speakers have always been uplifting and energizing. We've heard from wonderful people who have dedicated their lives to overcoming cynicism in order to create positive change. Regardless of their faiths, they have all been people who "do church," to paraphrase our Lay Pastoral Leader. We're excited about our October 27 movie presentation, The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Please join us at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall to watch the story of pioneering organic farmer, John Peterson. It's a great movie! We're also excited for one of our "regulars" to return in November: NC WARN will be ending their statewide Climate Justice Tour at St. Bartholomew's. Generally, we've had to ask our guests to visit with us; this time, NC WARN folks asked us if they could visit. We're very proud of the relationships that we've developed with area organizations and individuals. We hope that these relationships will continue to stay vital, and that you can become a part of them. Samantha Birchard [email protected]
Movie Night The Real Dirt on Farmer John Oct. 27, 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall * Sponsored by the Health and Environment Committee The Real Dirt on Farmer John tells the story of pioneering organic farmer John Peterson, who both resurrected traditional farming techniques and integrated new approaches at his farm, Angelic Organics. Angelic Organics is a pretty special place, and it’s also home to a pretty special person — Karen’s Ladd’s son, Billy. We hope that you can join us for what promises to be a special evening. “[The Real Dirt ] offers one man's extraordinary life as a gateway to a larger history of tragedy and transition. It's an unflinching account of what farming takes — and, more important, what it gives back...” - Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times critic View the official movie trailer on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0egeHh1_Sb4
All Hallows’ Eve / All Saints’ Supper Oct. 31, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the parish hall Before trick or treating on Halloween this year (it falls on a Saturday), come join us for the All Hallows' Eve / All Saints' Supper, Service and C.O.R.A. food offering. A free kid-friendly meal will be served followed by a story-time program based on the book, "The Pumpkin Parable." Children of all ages are welcome. Costumed guests are encouraged! Please bring yourself and maybe a friend, plus a packaged or canned good to donate to C.O.R.A. Invite your friends and neighbors. No R.S.V.P. required.
October Birthdays 10/02 Wilson, Sue 10/04 Gray, Susan 10/05 Smith, James[V] 10/07 Upchurch, Mark[V] 10/08 Hinkley, Jim 10/09 Freeborn, Dominick 10/10 Church, Richard 10/11 Yount, Rebecca 10/11 Horton, Ruth 10/11 Wood, Zach 10/11 Sipal, Devin 10/16 McClintock, Fran 10/16 Hyde, Warner 10/20 Ashford, Sam 10/22 Pulliam, Amy 10/23 Reed, Herb 10/27 Gregory, Virginia 10/27 Thomas, Borden 10/29 Church, Ezra
This Month We Hold In Prayer
Our Members Debbie Badalamenti * Waybelle Baldwin * Mathew Boone * Anna Deese * June Dixon * Aleacia Fisher * Andrea Glover * Abraham Harman & Katie Mallard * Nancy & Harvey Harman * Mary Phyllis Horn * Karen Krombach * Carol Lauria * Ronnie Lynton * Kevin Noel * Judy Perretti * Jackie Sanders * Valerie Scotton * Nancy Simons * Lyn Sims * James Smith * Sonia Smith * Debra Taylor * Bonnie Vargo * Paul Volk * Libby Walls Our Family and Friends Laura Allen * Andrew * Deacon Tally Bandy * Kelly Bayringer * Johnny Blair * Beth, Sarah & Lena Brown * Terri Buchanan * Mario Burgess * Anthony Bynum * Jack Card * Dee Cole * Bob Coyne * Bishop Michael Curry * Darien * the family of David Denson * Francesco Dionella * Elaine Elliot * Mary Fennell * Thomas Field * Michael Fitzgerald * the family of Vanessa Gibbs * Susanne Gomolski * Andy Gorill * Ben & Hannah Harman * Annie & Evermore Harman * Eli Harman * Martha Henderson * Anna Holder * David Holder * Sam Holt * Phyllis Janosko * Rob Koontz * Chris Langley * Zach Lee * Ashley Lochner * Jon Lochner * Joe Lockavitch * Pat Lord * Tony Loris * Oueideng Kaye Mady * Magdalena * Richard Martin * Andy McKeon * Eva Metzgar * Michael * Sabina Miller * Megan Nelson * Candice Nickerson * Kenyon Noel * Bill Owens * Bud & Mary Palmer * Gaby Raines * St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Sanford) * Billie Venable Sessoms * Lauren Sloan * Brice Spinarski * Emily Stephenson * Suzanne * Chuck Thomas * Scott T. * Joy Townsend * James van Leeuwen * Jerry Venable * Debbie Vick * Vicki * Walls Family * Leo Weil * Rick Whitt * Cheri Wichman * the Wiggs family * Lucille Wilkinson * Axl Yount Military and All in Harm's Way Lee Huddleston * Daniel Tysor * Adam Walters
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NC
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9:20
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NC
27
312,
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