The hepherd s Staff. of the Episcopal Diocese in Idaho. Vision & Mission Statement. St Mary s Episcopal Church. Emmett, ID P. O.

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1 January The hepherd s Staff Published monthly by St. Mary s Episcopal Church 219 First Street, Emmett, Idaho (208) stmarysemmett@gmail.com Vision & Mission Statement of the Episcopal Diocese in Idaho St Mary s Episcopal Church P. O. Box 215 Emmett, ID Non-Profit Organization United States Postage Permit No. 67 Emmett, ID We are one in baptism * our call to discipleship * to be the hands and heart of Jesus in the world Our Five Mission Imperatives: We are a WORSHIPPING community with Baptism & Eucharist central to our lives together. We are a people who discover our identity in RELATING to God, the creation & one another. We are a TEACHING/LEARNING community focused on the Good News. We are a SERVING community. We are a WELCOMING/INVITING community.

2 2 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS STAFF AND VESTRY...3 UPCOMING EVENTS BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES..5 NURSES NOTES CALENDAR..8-9 SERVANTS IN HIS SERVICE MINISTRIES IN HIS SERVICE...11 PRAYER REQUESTS TREASURERS REPORT FROM REV. GRETCHEN..14 Paradise Point Camp January 5th: Registration Opens! (Can You Believe It?!) February 8th: Paradise Point March 2nd: LIT Registration Opens April 1st: Youth Camp Early Registration ends ($50 discount) Opening Camp Weekend date TBD. Youth Camps Ultimate Adventure Camp: June Olympics & LIT Session I: July 5-11 Water Week & LIT Session II: July CIT Session: July 5-18 Teen Camp: July Mountain Adventure Camp: July Beginner's Camp: July If you have something for the next issue, contact Lynne Crabtree at OR OR use the drop box in the church office by the 23rd. Thanks! Family & Adult Camps 4th of July Family Camp: July 2-5 Fat Goose Family Camp: July 31-August 2 Heart of the Diocese Family Camp: August 6-9 Women's Camp: August Labor Day Family Camp: September 4-7 Adult (Co-Ed) Camp: September Men's Camp: September To learn more about Paradise Point Camp, please visit

3 14 From Rev. Gretchen Message for January 2014 Dear Friends The next six weeks in the months of January and February comprise our liturgical season of Epiphany. The UPCOMING word epiphany EVENTS is from the Greek language and means 'manifestation' and we use it to mean the manifestation of appearance of God. It has also come to mean a 'bright idea' or a 'great insight'. In cartoons, the little person who has a shining light bulb in his word bubble instead of words best characterizes it. Hence into our informal language comes the term 'bright idea.' We have all experienced personal epiphanies. These are those moments, when for no reason at all, the solution to some little problem is suddenly realized. Perhaps it is a quiet moment by the shore of a lake when you suddenly realize that God is right beside you. Perhaps it is a time when you are immersed in a camping trip, a scenic drive or a peaceful time in your own yard and you experience God in all that you see. These are the everyday epiphanies through which we gain a new insight into some aspect of ourselves or of our faith. We can feel good about the choices we have made or we can learn a worthwhile lesson from a bad mistake. We are blessed that we can find delight in some simple pleasures; discover some good in an apparently bad situation. It is a good time to learn to be more sensitive to the many subtle manifestations of God in our everyday lives. Perhaps we may catch a glimpse of the eternal here and now. A blessed New Year to you all, and may your life be full of Epiphanies!! Rev. Gretchen St. Mary s 2014 Staff and Vestry Bishop - The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom Priest The Rev. Gretchen Downer Senior Warden - Sandy Sanders Junior Warden Cammi Veenstra Vestry Members - Mary Van Donsel, Jan Aizpitarte, Sharron Hollingsworth, Jill Mackey and Hazel England Treasurer JME England Vestry Clerk - Lynne Crabtree Convention Delegate - Jan Aizpitarte Alternate Delegate - Sharron Hollingsworth Shepherd s Staff Editor - Lynne Crabtree Prayer Shawl Ministry To keep this ministry going, Sharron Hollingsworth has graciously invited us into her home the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month, 1:00 PM. From beginners to masters. Come learn, come teach, come stitch! Call Sharron for directions:

4 4 Upcoming Events 13 Paradise Point Camp Monday, January 5 Registration Opens Friendship Dinner Tuesday, January 6, 3:00 PM Methodist Church Prayer Shawl Wednesday, January 7, 1:00 PM Hollingsworth Home Vestry Monday, January 12, 6:30 PM Annual Meeting, January 25, following 10:00 Service Brunch will be served Catered by Toms Cabin I asked. Something to prayerfully consider before the meeting: It didn t happen. The Vestry has two openings. Have a dialogue with Gretchen if you feel the tug of volunteering on your heart! Other little ministries to remember: (no such thing as little; every ripple causes an effect) Relay for Life - aluminum cans Ronald McDonald - pop tops Education - labels Small ministries but part of 'greater goods'. St. Mary s Episcopal Church Treasurer s Report November 2014 YTD Budget % of Budget Total Income $ 4, $40, $56, % Total Expense $ 3, $19, $56, % Net Inc. & Exp. $ 1, ,535.57

5 12 ST MARY S PARISHIONERS PRAYERS 5 Your prayers are invited for: Julie Hammons, David Goodwin, Iris Van Dorn, Cindy Budd, Thelma Swor, Jim Frisbee, John Monfross, Lee Moore, John Daley, Paul & Janie Schaut, Paula Silkwood, Anne Boster, Lori Sullivan, Leslie Rasmaussen, Tracy Bain, Mary Stahlke, Sandy Alley, Henry Brown, Sharla White, Melanie Medford, Cherie Schaal, Amalia White, Tom John, Margaret Smelcer, Judy Jordan, Mary Patterson, Pam Blondin Russ Campbell 1/7 Ken Jensen 1/14 Chris Von Donsel 1/14 Fran Maza-Carr 1/19 Pam Paulin 1/19 Jan Sherman 1/19 Dan Hinman 1/20 Happy Anniversary Pray for those members living in care facilities or who are homebound: Jan Fay Russ & LaVerne Campbell January 5 Very Important Odds and Ends PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE ARMED SERVICES Jason McKie -US Army Jared McKie Army National Guard Michael Thomson Army National Guard Brian Murphy US Navy Shawn Dalton Army National Guard BIG THANKS to all who helped this December with the Soup and Shop, Church decorating, and the Chrismons Tree Decorating! We have 11 new prayer books from memorials. Also new to us is our coffee maker. A big thank you to the donor.

6 6 Nurses Notes Cold Weather Do's and Don'ts by Vittorio E. Rotella, M.D., Chief of Vascular Services and Associate Chairman of Surgery, Richmond University Medical Center With freezing temperatures, shorter days, and more snow and ice than most of us would like, winter can be a difficult time of year. Ah, if only one could hibernate like a bear, and avoid the season all together! Alas, we do not have that luxury. But all is not lost. There are simple things one can do to stay healthy and safe during these bleak, hard months. Ministries in His Service Altar Guild Pam Paulin Ushers Don Mackey / Lectors Rev. Gretchen Chalice Rev. Gretchen Tellers Rev. Gretchen Church Cleaning Jan Aizpitarte Altar Flowers Jan Aizpitarte Acolytes Gretchen Hyde Bulletin Sharron Hollingsworth Prayer List Sharron Hollingsworth Music Sharron Hollingsworth Office Coordinator Jan Aizpitarte Memorial Donations Colleen Bicandi 11 * First, like mom used to say, "Dress warmly, and in multiple layers." Covering your head with a hat is critical since a considerable amount of body heat can be lost from an exposed head, up to 30 percent. * Next, make sure your feet are well insulated with warm socks and that your hands are covered with mittens. It is important to ensure that the layers remain dry: Wet clothing can result in frostbite damage to fingers and toes and possibly lead to hypothermia (a dangerous lowering of your body temperature). * The cold can also have a drying effect on the body. It is vital to stay well hydrated, particularly if you have to venture outside. Alcohol is not the answer. Organist Vera Hiebert (On Leave) Wedding Committee Fran Maza-Carr, Reception Jan Aizpitarte, Ceremony Funeral Receptions Fran Maza-Carr Friendship Coalition Don Mackey Web Master Susan Jenkins St. Mary's looked beautiful and had such a special glow for the Christmas Services. Thank you to the Altar Guild and Gretchen for your decorating talents. A special thank you to Sharron for your special care in perfectly placed poinsettias.

7 10 Servants in His Service 7 January 2015 Altar Guild Ushers 1st Team of the week. P. Paulin V. Sanders England 2nd Team of the week. J. Mackey K. Smelcer S. Hollingsworth England 3rd Team of the week. V. Beutler M. J. Buck L. Crabtree England 4th Team of the week. L. Crabtree G. Simmons England 5th * Winter is cold and flu season. Regular hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds is a simple, effective way to help prevent the spread of germs. You may also consult with your doctor about getting a flu shot. * Eating foods rich in carotenes and Vitamin C things like dark green vegetables, carrots, kale, broccoli, spinach and oranges are natural and safe ways to boost your immune system. Sanders Crabtree Mackey Aizpitarte * Finally, winter, by its very nature, does force humans to slow down, a bit like the bears. It is a time for Lectors Chalice J. Langston P. Paulin Mick Brooks Fran Maza-Carr K. Smelcer S.Hollingsworth Mick Brooks Lynne Crabtree F. Maza-Carr M. Van Donsel Mick Brooks Sharron Hollingsworth J. McConnell J. Aizpitarte Mick Brooks Pam Paulin rest and conservation of energy. Adequate sleep, gentle exercise such as walking and avoiding heavy meals late in the evening are ways to maintain a healthy balance. Yours for good health, Sharron Hollingsworth, RN Tellers F. Maza-Carr L. Crabtree M. J. Buck L. Crabtree M. Smelcer J. Aizpitarte J. Aizpitarte J. Langston Church Dusters Gabi Simmons Kim Smelcer Jan Aizpitarte Gretchen Hyde Altar Flowers Poinsettias Miguel & Jan Aizpitarte Ron & Fran Carr Brad & Teresa Little Acolytes Gabi Isabelle Adam Cameron Coffee Maza-Carr

8 8 9 January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Lynne-all day Quilters! Services 8 &10 am 5 6 Cheerleader 3:30-5:00 Friendship Dinner 7 Prayer Shawl 1: Daisy Scouts 6: 00 PM Services 8 &10 am 12 Vestry 6:30 pm 13 Cheerleader 3:30-5: Scout Mtg 1:00-4:00 18 Services 8 &10 am Cheerleader 3:30-5: Gretchen-PEO Daisy Scouts 6: 00 PM 25 Annual Mtg Services 8 &10 am Cheerleader 3:30-5: