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The Window
May 2009
The Window
June 2015
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Thomas Chisholm, 1925
Dear Friends,
As summer begins, I am reminded once more of how great is God’s faithfulness—to me, to my family, to
this wonderful church family. One of the reminders of that great faithfulness is the wheat field that I drive by as
I come to the office each day. Back in the springtime it was just green leaves but with the sunshine and the
rain, with nourishment and nurture, the wheat is growing into tall, mature plants. As the seasons continue to
change, I look forward to seeing the “amber waves of grain” and anticipating the harvest time of fall. Yes,
morning by morning I am reminded that each day is full of God’s mercies and the above words often come to
my mind.
Those words are from the hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” which was written by Thomas O. Chisholm,
who was born in a log cabin in Franklin, Kentucky in 1866. Mr. Chisholm suffered from ill health for most of his
life, leaving him in poverty and pain. But, yet, he was able to see God’s mercy and love in nature and in his
own life. He was particularly fond of Lamentations 3:22-23 and the words of the hymn come from that scripture.
Even as so much around him was changing, even his own body and life circumstances, he found the
changelessness of God anchored him and nurtured his faith and hope. He wrote: ”Great is Thy faithfulness, O
God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not, as
thou hast been thou forever wilt be.”
Over the past year, this parish has faced some challenges, some sadness and disappointments; but
during this time God’s mercies have sustained and nourished you. Over the past year there have been some
significant changes; but, the changelessness of God has anchored you in faith and hope. Great is God’s
faithfulness!
Over the summer months, I hope that we can rest a bit in God’s mercies and love. One of God’s great
mercies indeed is rest. God’s own self rested and God commanded his people to rest. So, in the coming weeks
we will not have too many scheduled events; we will just enjoy that “easy living” of summertime.
The Rev. Judith Foster Reese Interim Rector
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But, rest doesn’t mean failing to gather together for worship and praise. The God of great faithfulness is
worthy of all our praise and thanksgiving! Likewise, rest doesn’t mean falling behind on the pledges that we
have made to God. Our church operates every month of every year and your pledge is important to that
operation, especially as we prepare for the rector search process.
During the first three weeks of June, I will be at the School of Theology at the University of the South
working on my Doctor of Ministry degree. This will be my last class! I’m very excited for the professor is Dr.
Amy Jill Levine, who is an Orthodox Jew and professor of New Testament at the Vanderbilt Divinity School.
I’m also excited that Kellie Mysinger, who is a postulant in the discernment process for Holy Orders, will
be preaching on June 7th. Recently, Kellie did an internship at the church in Glasgow and it will be wonderful
to welcome her to the pulpit of her home parish. I’ll be coming home on the weekends and really looking
forward to hearing the good Word that Kellie will share with us.
Yes, great is God’s faithfulness to all of us at Christ Church! Each day brings new mercies and new
opportunities to sing God’s praise and serve the Lord Jesus.
May the changing of the seasons bring you new mercies each day and new opportunities for faith and service.
And, may the blessings of the Almighty God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit bring you “strength for today and
bright hope for tomorrow!”
Judith+
Kellie Mysinger In 1994, my husband, Paul, and I moved to Bowling Green and became members of Christ Church. Over the
years, I have had the opportunity to serve with many talented, faithful people in this church community. The
experiences I have had teaching youth Sunday School, being a member of the vestry, serving as a chalice
bearer and lector, helping with stewardship and capital campaigns, learning about faith and service in EfM
(Education for Ministry), and sharing the many joys and pains of life with the Christ Church community have
helped challenge and nurture my faith in many ways.
More than two years ago, I began a formal discernment process to explore whether I was being called to
ordained service in the church. This process has included meeting with a discernment committee here at
Christ Church, meetings with the diocesan Commission on Ministry, attending the Diocese of Kentucky’s two
year School of Ministry, and a six month internship with the Rev. Suzanne Barrow, serving both St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church in Glasgow and The Presbyterian Church in Munfordville.
At this time, with the approval of the Commission on Ministry, Bishop White, and the discernment committees
of Christ Church and of the Glasgow and Munfordville congregations, I am a postulant for the diaconate in the
Episcopal Church. The coming months will include additional prayer, discernment, and training – supported
and guided by the diocese and the Christ Church community. I am thankful that I am in the midst of such a
wonderful, supportive Christians, and I ask for your prayers as this discernment continues.
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Parish Bulletin Board
Use of Church Facilities Because so many groups request to use our space,
there is a need to manage these requests so that
we continue to be good stewards of our facilities.
So if you are interested in reserving a time and
space, please contact the parish administrator,
Cindy Peterson, as soon as possible. Your request
will be finalized when we receive the signed
facilities agreement form and the deposit.
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
June 11, 2015 - 12:45 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse 3260 Scottsville Road
(located near the Olive Garden & Drury Inn)
The Lunch Bunch will be meeting at the Outback
Steakhouse for lunch on Thursday, June 11, 2015,
at 12:45 p.m. There will not be a Thursday healing
service before the lunch because these services
are cancelled for the month of June. Since we will
not be meeting at the church before lunch, if you
need a ride, contact a friend to pick you up and
meet us at the restaurant. We welcome all to join
us! Hope to see you there. For more information
contact Ann Esterle at 782-3342 or Becky McCraney
at 842-8279.
Opening for Flowers June 28th
If you would like to give the altar flowers on June
28th, please contact Pat Hildreth at 270.792.1391 or
Those
Graduating
Paige Dale graduated from
Murray State University on May
9, 2015. She earned a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Organizational
Communications. She will be working at Camp Vega in
Fayette, Maine this summer.
Laura Goodwin graduated with a Master of Arts in
Social Responsibility & Sustainable Communities from
Western Kentucky University. Her future plans are to
use the knowledge I have gained to enhance the
education programs at Christ Episcopal Church.
Mirriam Higgins, a member of our nursery staff, will
graduate from Warren Central High School and plans to
attend SKYCTC to study nursing.
Amy Rebecca McCraney graduates from Fordham
University Masters. She earned a Degree in Social Work
Casey Travelsted is graduating from the University of
Kentucky College of Dentistry. Degree earned: D.M.D.
Future plans: Private dental practice.
Elizabeth Marie Wirth graduated from Western
Kentucky University May 16th, 2015, with a Bachelor of
Science Marketing with emphasis in Sales and Spanish.
Future plans: to secure an opportunity which would
include the areas of study-marketing, sales and Spanish.
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Confirmations
Youth
Aidan Blewett, son of The Rev. Elizabeth Back and Michael Blewett
Elizabeth Carter, daughter of Shelley & John Carter
Brooks Goodwin, son of Laura & Todd Goodwin
Julia Kennedy, daughter of Mary & Mike Kennedy
Drew Loiars, son of Sarah & John Loiars
Maria Siewers, daughter of Helen & Fred Siewers
D.J. Sleet, son of Alicia & Dee Sleet
Braxton Talley, son of Amanda & Brook Talley
Adults
Jodene Clayton
Michael Crabtree
Receptions
Robert Clayton from the Roman Catholic Church
Bishop’s Visit and Confirmation
May 10, 2015
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The 78th General Convention - 2015
The business of The Episcopal Church is conducted during triennial General
Conventions. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House
of Deputies, which has more than 800 members, and the House of Bishops,
which is comprised of nearly 300 active and retired bishops. Each diocese
elects, at one of its annual meetings, up to four clergy and four lay deputies to
attend the General Convention, take part in its deliberations and vote on
resolutions.
The Convention has the authority to amend the Constitution and Canons of the
Episcopal Church; adopt the budget for the church for the next three years;
authorize liturgical texts and amend the Book of Common Prayer; adopt communions and covenants with other
churches; set qualifications for orders of ministry and office-holders; elect officers of the General Convention,
the Executive Council and members of boards; and delegate responsibilities to the committees, commissions,
agencies and boards of the Episcopal Church.
The next General Convention will take place June 25-July 3, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This will be an
especially important General Convention as the next Presiding Bishop will be called by this Convention from
four nominees. There also will be important decisions regarding the re-imagining of The Episcopal Church.
This is the work of TREC – the Task Force for Re-imagining The Episcopal Church. There also will be reports
from the Task Force on the Study of Marriage and their work on “What Makes a Marriage Holy?”
Please keep the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies in your most fervent prayers as they do this very
important work.
Preparing for General Convention
God, Grant your blessing on all who join in this General Convention.
By your Spirit give them grace to listen and grace to speak.
Help them to discover where you are leading this church.
Give us all a unity in mission that will enable the church by its life and witness
to fulfill the ministry you have entrusted to us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
2015 Developed by the Rev. Dr. Leon Spencer Revised by Ayliffe Mumford School of Ministry Episcopal Diocese of North
Carolina May 2015
General Convention
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Christ Episcopal Church
Outreach Efforts through April 2015
Ministry 2014 YTD
Investment
2014 Carry
over to 2015
2015 YTD Income
2015 YTD Investment
Current Balance
HOTEL INC
$1,654 -0- $25 $25
-0-
Help Ministry
$10,904 $1,592 $7,287 $3,300
$5,579
Room in the Inn
$2,746 $841 $100 $500 $441
Wednesday Lunches
$8,419 $2,593 $2,291
$875
1,365 persons served
Average
helpers per week = 13
$4,009
Wednesday Lunch UTO
Grant $4,180 $3,721 -0- $345 $3,376
M.E.A.L.S. Inc
$250 $250 $-0-
Total $27,903 $8,747 $9,953 $5,295 $13,405
Spotlight on Outreach
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Summer Schedule for Children & Youth Sunday School
Sunday School for
children and youth is
not held during the
summer. Classes will
resume August 9,
2015.
Sunday Morning Offerings for Adults
The Bread of Angels
Meets at 9:00 am in
Cates Lounge
All are welcome: bring a cup of coffee, an inquiring
mind, and an eagerness to be a part of this
community within the broader Christ Episcopal
Church community. We think you will find it a Joyful
Community!
Study of the Psalms will not meet during the
summer. Classes will resume in the fall.
Weekday
Services
MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday 7 am
Meets in the Conference Room
Enter through College Street Door
Led by member of the parish
Service lasts approximately 25 minutes Breakfast snacks are served following the
service.
HEALING SERVICE & HOLY COMMUNION
Thursday 12 Noon
Thursday services are cancelled for the month of
June.
Services will resume Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Opportunities for Study & Worship
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A Special Side Benefit of YOGA at CEC
Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of faithful yoga students meet
together at Moore Hall for an hour or so of breathing, movement, and
quiet meditation. We practice leg stretches, back bends, and
sometimes balance on one foot in our individual interpretations of
trees. And, we head home feeling calm and refreshed.
But, as a group, we find that we can do even more. Each week, a few
students drop a few dollars into our donation basket which are added
to our little yoga account. And, over time, that account grows. We have used some of the donated money to
purchase props like blankets and blocks to use in our classes. But, our goal is to accumulate amounts to share
with those in need.
In 2013, we sent a gift to a Buddhist monastery in northern India to pay for jackets
made by local workers for the young boys who live and study at the monastery.
Last month, we sent $700 to Doctors Without Borders to support their efforts in
Nepal following the devastating earthquake the Nepalese have experienced. While
our gift is just a drop in the bucket, we feel that we are making a difference with our
group gift.
We are exercising more than our bodies. We are exercising our hearts as well. As
Christ has taught us to do. Leslie Weigel
Parish Life
Join us
Tuesdays 4:45 - 6:00 pm
Moore Hall All levels welcome
Enter through College Street doors Bring a mat
Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes
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Youth
Sarah Cohron, the
daughter of Laura and Van Cohron and sister of Katie, is a senior at Bowling Green High School. She will attend the University of Louisville in the fall and has not yet declared a major.
Sarah has been active with the BGHS A Cappella and AcaPurples choirs and has participated in the school musical for the last four years. She also enjoys riding and showing her Rocky Mountain horse named Trey, dancing at Dance Images studio, and running SBC Monograms, her home monogram business.
Sarah would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her and wishes the other CEC seniors the very best with their future plans.
Savannah Doolin-Crabtree is the daughter
of Michael Crabtree and step-daughter of Karen Crabtree. She was has been a member of Christ Church since 2009 when she chose to be baptized, asking Andrea and Scott Petty to stand as her god-parents. Savannah considers
herself a jack-of-all-trades, equally comfortable cooking a gourmet meal or turning wrenches under the hood with her dad. She enjoys the outdoors, whether it be fishing, hiking, or driving a pickup down the back country roads for some fresh air. Savannah will graduate from Bowling Green High School and plans to take a gap year to travel before pursuing a degree in Business Management at Western Kentucky University.
Kyle Martens is a 2015
Graduate from Greenwood High School. He is the son of Doug & Lisa Martens. Kyle scored a 32 ACT and holds a 4.09 GPA. Kyle was named WKU Honors College Scholar of the week.
Kyle has been a part of the Greenwood Swim Team for 6 years. He was named
2014 Region 4 Swimmer of the year, 2015 Region 100 backstroke champion, recipient of Coaches Award 2012,2013 & 2015 and MVP Award in 2014. Kyle also holds several Team records.
Kyle is involved in FBLA, national Honor Society, Beta Club and FCA. Kyle won first place in the FBLA Network Design Regional Competition in 2014 and placed first at the 2015 State FBLA Competition in Computer Game Simulation.
Kyle will be attending the WKU Honors College on the 1906 Scholarship where he plans on majoring in Engineering.
Aidan McAllister graduates from Bowling Green High School on May 31, 2015. He is the son of Cary and Kimberly McAllister and Godson of John Parker. While attending Bowling Green High School, Aidan was a player on the JV Soccer team his freshman and sophomore year and a
runner on the track team all four years. He is also an Eagle Scout and plays piano. Aidan is a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church and served as an acolyte many years. Aidan plans on attending Western Kentucky University after graduation.
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Carly Shoulders is the
daughter of Mark and Debra Shoulders and has been a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church. She will graduate with honors from Bowling Green High School. Carly has been a member of her school orchestra for 9 years and is the current concert
master. She also participated in KY All State Orchestra for three years. Carly is very involved with the WKU pre-college strings program and is a member of the Western Violins group. She loves assisting with the string academy and giving lessons. Her love of music was greatly influenced by her late Godmother, Penny Travelsted. Carly will attend the WKU Honors College this fall with a double major in music and communication disorders.
Anna Siewers is
graduating from Bowling Green High School. Over the past 4 years, she has been a committed member of A Cappella Choir and a participant in the last four BGHS Musicals. Anna has taken classes at Dance Images Studio for the past fifteen years, with lessons in Pointe, ballet, jazz, tap, and
modern. She has also been an active member of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky Youth Council, and has worked as both a counselor and camper at All Saints Camp for several years. In the fall, Anna plans to attend Western Kentucky University to pursue a degree in psychological science.
Haley Steele will
graduate from Bowling Green High School. She has been a BGHS cheerleader for 4 years. Haley will be attending the University of Mississippi in the fall.
Cecilia Halley Walton is graduating from
Bowling Green High School. She is the daughter of Rhondetta Walton and Bailey Walton.
Cecilia was an active member of DECA and participated in Regional and State competitions. This year she and a partner placed 4th in the State in the Hospitality Services Team Management Event.
Cecilia has also been active in community
service, assisting with Meals on Wheels and the Boys and Girls Club.
Cecilia lettered in Soccer all four years. She received several awards including recognition for All District and All Region teams.
Cecilia will be attending Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. In recognition of her hard work, both in and out of the classroom, she was selected to receive a Pioneer Scholarship. She has plans to major in Physical Therapy and will continue her soccer career with the Pioneers.
All Saints Summer Camps
Camps are offered for those who will
be in grades 2 – 12
next fall.
For information and registration go to the Diocese
of Kentucky webpage
or contact Kendall Badgett at
Scholarships are available for parishioners who are
registered for a camp at All Saints this summer. To
apply, please contact the parish administrator,
Cindy Peterson, at [email protected] or
270.843.6563 ext. 101.
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Children’s Activities
June 14-17, 20155-5:30pm Dinner5:30pm-8:00pm
Ages 3-11
REGISTER NOW!
At Everest VBS, kids embark on the
coolest adventure of the summer!
Everest VBS is filled with incredible Bible-
learning experiences kids see, hear, touch,
and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos™,
team-building games, cool Bible songs, and
tasty treats are just a few of the standout
activities that help faith flow into real life.
Want to volunteer?
Contact [email protected] for more information
Ordination of The Reverend Cortney Dale
May 27, 2015
at Christ Church, Bowling Green
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Christ Episcopal Church - Bowling Green KY
Treasurer's Report as of April 30, 2015 for Operating Fund
Account Name
Period
Activity YTD Balance
2015 Annual
Budget
% of
Annual
Budget
INCOME: Pledges-current members $51,063 $212,903 $589,800 36
Pledges-new members $190 $532 $2,000 27
Pledges-Prior Years Collected $100 $790 $0 0
Non-pledge Giving $230 $1,527 $0 0
Loose Plate $911 $1,868 $5,000 37
Special Offering $140 $287 $4,000 7
Porter Sims Trust Transfer $0 $0 $70,000 0
Gaines Trust Transfer $0 $0 $2,500 0
Diocesan Support $2,393 $11,636 $34,650 34
Clergy Discretionary Fund $340 $1,511 $0 0
Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 0
Total Income $55,367 $231,054 $707,950 33
DISBURSEMENTS:
MINISTRIES:
Music $1,516 $6,457 $15,000 43
Christian Education $416 $2,531 $8,000 32
Adult Education $88 $621 $1,500 41
Youth Work $491 $1,141 $5,000 23
College Ministry $505 $1,797 $6,250 29
Worship $1,208 $1,890 $3,000 63
Stewardship $0 $37 $1,750 2
Parish Life $351 $1,423 $7,500 19
Miscellaneous Ministries $5 $5 $200 3
Subtotal for Ministries $4,580 $15,902 $48,200 33
TOTAL CLERGY/STAFF SALARY &
BENEFITS $30,722 $111,094 $368,589 30
Treasurer’s Report
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Christ Episcopal Church - Bowling Green KY
Treasurer's Report as of April 30, 2015 for Operating Fund
Account Name
Period
Activity YTD Balance
2015 Annual
Budget
% of
Annual
Budget
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Janitorial services/supplies less facilities usage fees $2,649 $10,110 $40,452 25
Ground Maintenance $115 $935 $4,000 23
Repairs & Maintenance $19 $5,111 $21,500 24
Communications-website & yellow pages $99 $396 $1,450 27
Office Expense $1,662 $8,751 $24,790 35
Bank & Merchant Charges $231 $1,076 $2,500 43
Utilities $3,728 $16,050 $43,000 37
Telephone $263 $1,027 $6,500 16
Travel Reimbursement $0 $0 $4,500 0
Continuing Education $85 $351 $7,500 5
Insurance $1,513 $5,804 $19,000 31 Outside Certified Public Accountant Compilation $0 $0 $3,800 0
Clergy Discretionary Fund $340 $1,511 $0 0
Books, Dues & Subscriptions $0 $0 $1,500 0
Congregational Development $0 $53 $2,500 2
Miscellaneous $243 $243 $500 49
Subtotal for Operations & Maintenance $10,947 $51,418 $183,492 28
SUPPORT TO EPISCOPAL CHURCH
All Saints Camp ($300) ($542) $1,500 -36
Theological Education $0 $0 $1,000 0
Diocesan Apportionment $8,473 $33,893 $101,688 33
Vestry Convention Expense $0 $325 $2,000 16
Subtotal for Support to Episcopal Church $8,173 $33,676 $106,188 32
TOTAL EXPENSES $54,422 $212,090 $706,469 30
NET INCOME OVER EXPENSES $945 $18,964 $1,481
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Parish Register
Birthdays in June 6/01 Ken Smart
Marlene Cherry Luke Keith
6/02 Mark Trawick 6/03 Pitt Derryberry
Guen Petty 6/04 Barbara Ford Caroline Drexel Jessica Lunsford 6/05 Sara Stevens 6/07 Melinda Riedel
Chris Siegert 6/08 Tere-Sea White
Wally McBaen 6/09 Gretchen Niva Frank MacKenzie
Troy Puckett, Sr. 6/10 Fred Siewers
Clinton Pillow 6/11 Charles Bussey Sheila Griffin
Andrew Joyce 6/13 Helen Siewers Tara Pattee 6/14 Joyce Hart Virginia Neill Caudill 6/15 Russell Jefferson 6/16 Belva Tucker
Kevin Brooks Elaine Vilines
6/17 Barbara Keith David Cole Sharon Dyrsen Deborah Stein
6/19 Miles Buchanon 6/21 Alice Simpson 6/22 Bruce Powell
Ada Skillern 6/23 Donna Bussey
Aidan McAllister 6/24 Debbie Shoulders
Jessica Adams 6/25 Casey Travelsted 6/26 Richard Geraghty
6/27 Susan Gaines Digby Palmer
6/28 Carly Shoulders 6/29 Bill Russell Carla Love
Brooks Mills
New Member Address Jodene & Robert Clayton, Jr. Zechariah, age 9 814 Winona Ct. Bowling Green, KY 42101 270.784.8637 [email protected] [email protected]
1215 State Street Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone 270-843-6563 Email: [email protected]
Service Times
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
Sunday School Classes will resume August 9, 2015
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Clergy The Rev. Judith Foster Reese
Interim Rector
VESTRY 2015
Susan Brotherton Jan Funk
Michelle Trawick – Sr. Warden Skip Wirth
2016
Chris Carmichael Janet Grider – Jr. Warden
Larry McCraney Rick Mitchell
2017
Laura Cohron Janice Erbach
Laurie Joyce - Clerk Wayne Morin
Treasurer – Mark Eastin
Staff Cindy Peterson, Parish Admin. Laura Goodwin, Children’s Educ. Ken Stein, Music Director Terry DeHaven, Accountant Gary Reimer, Facilities Manager
The deadline for the July
edition of The Window
will be Friday, June 19.
Please send all of your
pictures, notices and
articles to Sue Edwards
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