The Beacon. The Vicar Is In. Pastor Carroll J. Marohl, Interim Vicar

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1 The Beacon The Newsletter of St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, Florence, Oregon February, 2017 The Vicar Is In. Pastor Carroll J. Marohl, Interim Vicar First of all let us deal with the name. It is M-a-r-o-h-l and it is pronounced Mah-ROLE, with the emphasis on the second syllable. It is one of those French surnames whose family ties made it to Germany right after the onset of the Reformation. It seems as though the stalwarts of the Inquisition did NOT like what my ancestors were advocating in their local (Roman Catholic) parish and decided to teach them a lesson with the stake and burning branches. The flight to Germany was, allegedly, a matter of life or death. Now 500 years after the event Cynthia and I find ourselves following in the steps of the ancients. The two of us met when we were at Concordia University in St.Paul, Minnesota. Cynthia to begin her studies as a Social Worker and yours truly in the preministerial line-up. That was in We were married in 1971 and went back to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri for my second year of studies. Together we traipsed off to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana for my Internship. A nondenominational congregation came along as part of the assignment. While there I organized a mission congregation for the Lutherans (who were in the majority) and still served the non-denominational parishioners. Cynthia and I are the parents of 3 young men. One lives in Petersburg, Alaska. His name is Aaron and he is married to an awesome young woman, Brandi, with whom he has three children. Andrew and Kirstin and their son, Jonah, live here, in Florence. Andrew is the Middle School principal. Jonathan is our youngest. Along with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, they live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Cynthia and I began our ministry as Evangelistic Missionaries to the Enga people in the central highlands of Papua New Guinea. Stateside, we have served congregations in Minnesota, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. Since Cynthia was gracious enough to follow me around the world I told her a very long time ago that she could choose the place where we would retire. When she chose South Dakota the first words out of my mouth (without thinking I might add) were, Who the heck retires in South Dakota?! So why are we here, in Florence, Oregon? Long story. But, does GOD have a hand in it? Most definitely. The rain does not bother us. We love the ocean and the mountains and more than all of the above we love the people here. Deep within my heart I feel that it is the Power of God s own Spirit that has called me to serve as your interim pastor/vicar. I see our time together as a special journey, blessed by God. A time for new chapters to be written in the life of Carroll and Cynthia Marohl and St. Andrew s Episcopal Church..

2 The Beacon The Newsletter of St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, Florence, Oregon February 2017 page 4 From Deacon Steve... An Anglican Moment The Sermon A sermon is a religious address in a worship service. The sermon is to "break upon" the Word of God and proclaim the gospel in the context of the readings from scripture, the liturgical occasion, the congregation gathered, and the pastoral needs of the situation. The Christian story, the congregation's story, the the preacher's story can be the one story of God's love that is proclaimed in the sermon. A short sermon is often called a "homily." The sermon was a regular part of the eucharist in the early centuries of the church. However, preaching had become infrequent by the late middle ages. Luther's Latin rite of 1523 called for a sermon to be preached at every eucharist. Sermons were preached in the churches of the Reformation on Sundays and during the week. But the integral connection of the sermon to the liturgy was obscured in many Protestant churches. The 1549 Book of Common Prayer (BCP) required a sermon or the reading of a homily at each eucharist on a Sunday or holy day. The 1552 BCP made no exception to the requirement of a sermon on weekdays. The sermon came to be emphasized in seventeenth - and eighteenth-century Anglicanism. Many colonial Anglican churches in North America were built with prominent pulpits. The ministry of preaching has at times been special emphasis by evangelicals. The importance of the sermon was not emphasized by the nineteenth-century liturgical revival in Anglicanism. However, the twentiethcentury liturgical movement has tended to reclaim the sermon as an integral part of the liturgical celebration. The 1979 BCP requires a sermon after the gospel at the eucharist. At a baptism, the sermon may follow the gospel or the peace. A sermon may follow the readings at the Daily Office, or it may be preached at the time of the hymn or anthem after the collects, or it may follow the office. Source: An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, Don S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum, Eds....Deacon Steve+ The Family that Prays Together. In the A New Zealand Prayer Book, page 187, is a section on Family Prayer. The first paragraph reads, Praying together as a family is simple but effective way of bringing God into our home life, and it can be the most unifying activity a family does together. The same goes for the People of God who belong to the community known as Church. Never has it been more important for the vision, mission, and ministry of our congregation to pray as it is now during this time of transition. We want to pray for our new Vicar, for the BAC, the Search Team and ourselves as a congregation as we move through the days of Please consider attending our Circle of Prayer each Monday morning from 8:20 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. We gather in the Library. No, you need not pray out loud if you do not want to. God knows the prayers of our hearts and minds and does not need an interpreter to know what s going on. And, no, you do not need to gather in the Library to pray for all of the above. However, there is comfort and a sense of community in knowing and experiencing the closeness of others who gather with us with one heart and mind. The Vicar s Office Hours and Other Info You Might Want to Know Unless called away, I will be at the office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. until NOON Other times by mutual arrangement. ccmarohl@gmail.com Personal cell phone: Please feel free to stop by and say Hi! And, yes, I do make home visits. Give me a call!

3 The Beacon The Newsletter of St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, Florence, Oregon February, 2017 Page 5 "Thoughts on How to do Life" People are often unreasonable, irrational and selfcentered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway. In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway. Found written on the wall in Mother Teresa s home for children in Calcutta. How Can We Help? Please know that the outreach committee welcomes you to join the discussion on how best to serve others. Our next meeting is Friday, February 10th, at 1 p.m. here at St. Andrew s. We, who have been blessed with so much, continue to discern how to share what we have with others who are not so fortunate. Recently, I, along with Kathy Lenox,, Meris and Mike Robison, Nan Harvey, and Paul Hirsch, volunteered at the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter held at the Presbyterian Church. It was a time filled with stories learned, friendships formed and gratitude for this warm place which provided food and love for people who needed to get out of the cold. Can you imagine living in your truck at age 73? Mike was an inspiration to all on those cold nights. He needed a cane as he walked ever so slowly. Yet he had a great sense of humor, an unforgettable smile and was filled with appreciation for services provided. Can you imagine being young and insulin dependent and living in your car? I continue to be reminded of the song, There But For Fortune Go You or Go I. Winter is not over and we may have more freezing nights. New Life Lutheran Church will host the cold weather shelter the next time it is needed. So far this winter, 18 nights of comfort have been offered to those in need. Meris is now the volunteer coordinator for the FECWS. So, let Meris know if you are interested in helping. Cash donations can also be given. See Paul Hirsch, treasurer of the FECWS, if you wish to help in this way. In addition, thanks to all who contributed to the recent drive for warm clothing, sleeping bags, tents, tarps, blankets, etc. as we remembered the homeless on December 21st, the National Homeless Person s Memorial Day. The response was overwhelming and appreciated....jan Hirsch OUTREACH COMMITTEE If you have questions or suggestions please let us know. Jan and Paul Hirsch Judy Cook Kathy Lenox Pat and Bill McArdle Karen Faria Members of the Health Ministry Team: Joan Hayes Maggie Doud Mary Elles Terri Pennington Sarah Hawkins THE BEACON is the monthly newsletter of St. Andrew s Episcopal Church P.O. Box th St. Florence, OR The Rt. Rev. Michael Hanley, Bishop The Rev. Carroll Marohl, Interim The Rev. Dcn, Steve Avery, Decon Bishop s Advisory Committee Ted Hawkins, Sr. Warden, Pat McArdle, Jr. Warden, Mary Elles, Jan Kinslow, Terri Pennington, Robin Sullivan Lynn Woodworth, Steve Skidmore, Treasurer,

4 The Beacon The Newsletter of St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, Florence, Oregon February 2017 page 4 THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER Margaret Guenther The Practice of Prayer, title of Volume Four in The New Church s Teaching Series, Cowley Publications, A valuable, helpful, encouraging volume, divided into two parts. Part One: Spirituality and Prayer, and Part Two: Praying in the Midst of Life. Part ONE An Introduction to Spirituality - What s in a Name? Prayer as Conversation - Is Anyone Listening? Varieties of Prayer - Does What I Learned in Sunday School Still Count? Prayer Through the Centuries - From the Jesus Prayer to Lectio Divina Practices of Prayer - Retreats, Journaling, Sacramental Confession and Spiritual Direction Part TWO Finding God in the Ordinary - Your Kitchen Will Teach You Everything Prayer and Parenting - How Do I Pray When the Baby is Keeping Me Up? Learning Simplicity - Tis the Gift to Be Simple, Tis the Gift to Be Free Praying Through Desolation - Why Have You Forsaken Me? Praying in Community - Who are My Mother and My Brothers? This volume, written by an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and retreat leader is a down-to-earth book on the essentials of prayer, as one might realize from the chapter notations indicated above. It was put together as part of a series in the hope of helping Anglicans deepen their understanding of the Christian faith in the midst of changing cultures. Each volume contains a study guide and comprehensive list of resources. The women in Lighthouse Chapter, The Order of the Daughters of the King, will be working with some material from this source, along with others, as we focus on growing in our practice of prayer - one of two lifetime vows taken by members of the Order. *** *** *** Lighthouse Chapter invites and welcomes your inquiries about the Order. There will be opportunity for a study (12 different parts, minimum of 3 months) for discernment period, should you wish to take part in such a process. Watch the BEACON/Calendar, and Sunday bulletins, or maybe even an e-blast, for more scheduling information! *** *** *** You have made us for yourself, O God, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in you. Augustine of Hippo

5 The Beacon The Newsletter of St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, Florence, Oregon February, 2017 Page 5 Minutes of December 13, 2016 BAC Meeting St. Andrew s Episcopal Church Members Present: Ted Hawkins, Sr. Warden; Robin Sullivan, Jr. Warden; Ann Evanow, Mary Elles, Terri Pennington, Pat McArdle, Steve Skidmore (treasurer), and Lynn Woodworth (clerk) Ted Hawkins called the meeting to order at 2:33pm. The meeting opened with prayer led by Terri P. I. Treasurer s Report Steve said we have received 26 pledges to date and are about 10 pledges short from our normal number. The pledges total $45,340 so far for In 2016 we had a pledge of $70,000. Pat proposed that a note be placed in the next Beacon to inform our congregation of the need for more pledges. Steve said he would talk to Stephanie M. about placing a note in the January Beacon reporting the current pledges and amounts for this year compared to last year. Starting next year Steve said he will put a note in each month s Beacon on updated information. Steve finished his report by reviewing the budget figures for November. II. Supply Priests Ted informed the BAC members of the costs for supply priests. He said it is $150 for a priest at one service. It is $200 for two services. Mileage is paid at a rate of $.54 per mile. He noted that our first priest drove 320 miles round trip to be here for us. Maggie D. opened up her home for him to spend the night and provided him with dinner and a light breakfast. Some of the BAC members said they have offered to host upcoming priests when needed. Ted shared the list of priests coming in January. It was noted that there was confusion about the Christmas Morning Prayer service time. It was confirmed that it would be at 9:00am. Ann moved that going forward that we recruit supply priests for two Sundays a month starting in February. The other 2 or 3 Sundays would be Morning Prayer. Maggie D. will be the primary host with other back-up people available. The motion was seconded and approved. III. Minutes Pat made a motion to approve the November minutes as corrected. It was approved. Mary voted to accept the Vicar Search minutes from December. It was also approved. IV. General Business Christmas gifts for our Secretary and Housekeeper were approved. Pat will send out an e-blast to inform the congregation that they can donate to this cause. Ann informed us that the poinsettias have been ordered. She also told us that the Flower Fund needs more money. V. Vicar Search Pat moved that we request doing a combined approach for our vicar with the Assisted Search and the Priest-In-Charge. It was approved. Before the Annual Meeting we need to complete our Budget for 2017 and the Survey for the Profile. The next meeting for the Budget Committee is January 8, 2017 at 9:15am in the library. ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FILLING OUT: >ADVANCE DIRECTIVES >PRE-PLANNING FORMS (including for Church) Call Lucene: FINAL ARRANGEMENTS MY GIFT TO YOU Will members of St. Andrew s give a small donation... A gift of one hour of your time! A workshop: Saturday, February 18, AM to 11 AM hosted by Health Ministry Members For Additional information, please call: Sarah Farber-Hawkins or Lucene Pike-Etzold Come one, come all; a fun and informative time is promised. FATHER CROCKER S ADDRESS Father Crocker s mailing address is: J.A. Frazer Crocker Jr. 249 Jasper St. Unit 2202 Dallas, OR His phone number is jafcjr@charter.net

6 The Beacon The Newsletter of St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, Florence, Oregon.February, 2017 Page 6 February 12 Green Bag Day MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! February 14 and 28 1:30 Liturgy Working Group February 13 and 27 11:00 Trialogue February 20 2:30 - BAC Meeting February 25 3:00 Jolene Pinkney Memorial Service Tuesdays 8:20 Morning Prayer Fridays 9-12 Craft Group Musicians meet every Friday in the Nave for rehersal 1:30-4 St. Andrew s Episcopal Church P.O. Box 15 Florence, OR 97439