All Souls Episcopal Church

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1 All Souls Episcopal Church Church Office SOUL (7685) Church FAX: Thrift Store: North Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, Florida OUR MISSION STATEMENT All Souls is an Episcopal/Anglican Christian community in North Fort Myers whose members seek to advance the Kingdom of God through reaching out to and welcoming all persons. We strive to live our commitment to Christ by faithful worship, biblical preaching and teaching, prayer, and loving service. We believe that God loves you just as you are; and anytime you want to show up, please be our guest - we are saving you a seat! SUNDAY EUCHARIST Traditional 8:00 AM Contemporary 10:15 AM CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Sunday 9:15 AM MUSIC MINISTRY Wednesday 3:30 PM CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM-3 PM Fri. 9 AM-12 PM THRIFT STORE HOURS Tues.- Sat. 9 AM-4 PM November 2016 FROM THE RECTOR S DESK Forgiveness continued: Before I return to the theme of my notes for this month and last, I want to applaud the involvement of All Souls parishioners at #134, held at DaySpring from September 29 to October 3. As you may know, begins with a 3 day experience of Christian community living and renewal. Those attending are known as pilgrims, and we had 5 pilgrims from our congregation: Barbara Ammons, Jerry Hasaka, Darcy Jackson, Tom Joy and Paul Traylor. This is a wonderful statement about the Christian family of All Souls. Additionally we had 2 members of our congregation working on the team at ; Rich and Pam Monroe, and I was there too as one of the spiritual directors. The theme of our Diocesan Convention this year was Reconciliation, commonly defined as the process of establishing friendly relationships after a period of disagreement. The Hebrew origin of this word in the Bible however is kapar, which has the additional meanings of forgiveness, mercy and atonement. This is one of the most important concepts in the Bible and clearly gives us instruction about our reconciliation to God. If God has forgiven us, which we are assured he has, then we likewise must forgive our enemies. But we may think, God is all powerful, all he has to do is snap his fingers and forgive us, a sort of laissezfaire attitude to sin. Not so. God is fully righteous, perfect and holy; he does not just wipe out our transgressions and say that it doesn t matter. St Paul tells us in Romans 1:18 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. In that case since we all sin, what chance can we have? In 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, St Paul gives us the answer. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. We are reconciled to God through the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ; he gave himself to allow us to stand before God and not be condemned. Jesus, who was without sin, took the burden of all our sin upon himself and reconciled fallen humanity with God. Really, after that what is there that you cannot forgive? I am tempted to say, how dare you claim to be unable to forgive those who have hurt you? Remember the words of Our Lord on the cross; in his final agony he said : Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34). Next month I will close out this series in a discussion of how we are to go about this forgiveness. In the meantime, let us love one another as Jesus loves us. In Christ,

2 November 2016 ALL SOULS SERVER SCHEDULE 8:00 am Rite 1 25 Pentecost 26 Pentecost Last Pentecost 1 Advent EM/Acolyte/Prayers Ron Swift Cherie Martin Paul Noack Lesson 1 & Psalm Rodger Bourne One Service Only John Martin Joan Yerian Lesson 2 Ron Swift See Below Cherie Martin Paul Noack Usher/Greeter Henry Heise Henry Heise Jim Lavoie Tom Van Horn 10:15 am Acolyte/Crucifer/ EM EM/Prayers Lesson 1 Carol Walker Jim Johnson Carol Walker Pam Monroe Jim Johnson Pam Monroe Jim Johnson Marco Pimpinella Steve Robinson Elaine Mumford Andy Jamison Eileen Robinson Lesson 2 Altar Guild Jim Johnson Pam Monroe Jim Johnson Marco Pimpinella Carol Walker Judy Gilbert Carol Walker Barbara Traylor Winnie Lowery Philadelphia Beard Prayer Team Leader Patrice Swift Barbie Rounds Shirley Mundle Nancy Pimpinella Greeter/Ushers Doris Fritsche Gary Gilbert Bruce Parker Sandra Parker Andy Jamison Claire Jamison Doris Fritsche Gary Gilbert Counters Jim Johnson Henry Heise Jim Johnson John Eaglesfield Carol Walker Andy Jamison Ron Swift Yvette Jackson Coffee Hour If you are unable to serve as scheduled, please find your own replacement and let the office know of the change. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A VACANCY If you feel called to serve in one of the above ministries, please talk to Fr. David about training. SOULFUL MUSIC FOR ALL As furniture was being moved for the painting of the interior of the church, we found an electric bass guitar and a regular guitar stored away in a corner of the sound booth area. The instruments are now in the music room. I am wondering if anyone in the parish has any experience playing such instruments. Pieces could always be incorporated into the worship. Speaking of instruments does anyone play other instruments, such as trumpet, flute, clarinet or violin, just to name a few. Hymn accompaniments could always make use of a variety of instruments, and preludes and postludes could be programmed for a solo or group. I ll accompany. So please contact me. I am excited about the new wood laminate flooring, which will make the room more lively. I talked with an acoustical engineer who says the sound will improve, so that the spoken word and the choir singing will have more presence. But the most important improvement will be that the sound of congregational singing will be reflected up from the hard floor, rather than being dampened by the old carpet. We all will hear better and so can sing out more, kind of like the experience of singing in the shower! So sing to the Lord and make a joyful sound. John F. Geib, Music Director

3 November 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Dinner Out Anthony s on the Blvd /9:30am/5:30pm Weight Watchers 6 25th Sunday after Pentecost HE 8:00 am Rite I HE 10:15 am Daylight Saving Time Ends 7 8 Food Pantry 9 10:30am 10 8/9:30am/5:30pm Weight Watchers Sewing Group Bobby Jo Valentine th Sunday 13 after Pentecost One Service Only HE with Bishop Howe Covered Dish Parish Nurse Soul Food Deadline 14 Men s Fellowship Breakfast 8:00am 15 Food Pantry 16 10:30 am 17 8/9:30am/5:30pm WeightWatchers Last Sunday after Pentecost HE 8:00 am Rite I HE 10:15 am Teen Challenge Outreach Sunday Food Pantry 23 10:30 am Thanksgiving Eve Service 6:30 pm Office Closed 24 Sewing Group Office Closed st Sunday of Advent HE 8:00 am Rite I HE 10:15 am Vestry Meeting 29 Food Pantry 30 10:30 am BIRTHDAYS 2 Carol Walker 5 Eileen Robinson 6 Fr. Alan Kelmereit 13 Jim Allen 20 Fr. Don Smith 21 Daniel Antle 27 Bob Rounds 30 John Martin ANNIVERSARIES 11 Jim & Lori Allen Eileen & Bruce Wrede 17 Fr. Alan & Debbie Kelmereit

4 September, 2016 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH Contribution Offerings Thrift Store Other Receipts Total Receipts Total Disbursements Net Receipts Contribution Offerings Thrift Store Other Receipts Total Receipts Total Disbursements Net Receipts Actual Budget Difference $ 7,098 $ 9,817 ($ 2,719) 8,896 8, ,056 3,128 (1,072) 18,050 20,945 (2,895) 26,088 23,739 2,349 ($ 8,038) ($ 2,794) ($ 5,244) YEAR-TO-DATE Actual Budget Difference $ 90,347 $ 94,750 ($ 4,403) 111,092 92,000 19,092 31,838 31, , ,420 14, , ,940 8,164 $ 6,173 ($ 520) $ 6,693 Contribution receipts for September were $2,719 below budget and year-to-date were $4,403 below budget. The Thrift Store receipts for September were $896 above budget of which $224 was transferred to Reserve. The Thrift Store receipts year-todate were $19,092 above budget of which $4,812 was transferred to Reserve. Net receipts for the month were $5,244 below budget but year-to-date were $6,693 above budget. ACCOUNT BALANCES as of September 30, 2016: Operating Account $ 31,619 Priest and Deacons Funds $ 4,908 Ameriprise Financial $146,231 Capital Campaign Funds ($ 51,103) Building Renovation/Maintenance $ 0 Vestry Designated Restricted Funds ($ 77,021) Less Restricted Funds ($ 20,612) Net Operating Investments ($ 2,505) Regions Mortgage/Loan Balances $196,534 Principle paid year-to-date $ 9,191 Outreach Funds $ 2,790 ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLERGY Rector: The Rev. Dr. David Jackson Deacon: The Rev. Sandra P. Johnson Deacon: The Rev. Nancy M. Smith VESTRY MEMBER Term Ends January Ron Swift, Sr. Warden 2019 Andrew Jamison, Jr. Warden 2018 Barbara Galter 2019 Rich Monroe 2017 Henry Heise 2017 Nancy Pimpinella 2018 Dennis Davidson 2019 Barbara Traylor 2019 John Eaglesfield 2019 CHURCH STAFF Parish Administrator: Janet Warren Thrift Store Manager: Dorothy Brown Altar Guild Directress: Carol Walker Food Pantry: John Eaglesfield & Joan Yerian Parish Nurse: Pat Epifanio OSL (Healing Prayer): Convener: Barbie Rounds Music Ministry Director: John Geib CHURCH OFFICERS Vestry Clerk: Carol Walker Treasurer: Barbara Kelly Asst. Treasurer: Nancy Pimpinella

5 28th ANNUAL GINGERBREAD CRAFT FAIR AND BAZAAR Saturday, December 3, 2016 BAKE SALE FOOD THRIFT STORE AND OUTREACH CENTER Faster than a speeding bullet More powerful than a locomotive Able to leap mounds of donations in a single bound Look up in the sky It s a bird It s a plane No, it s the snow birds coming back!!! GINGERBREAD TREATS OUTSIDE CRAFTERS CRAFT TABLE FUN BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. ends at 3:00 P.M. BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY This fundraiser supports the Capital Campaign Bobby Jo Valentine at All Souls Episcopal Church Friday, November 11 Concert at 6:00 PM Dinner will follow Tickets are $12.50 Call the church office or see Fr. David Sponsored by All Souls and St. Hilary s Episcopal Churches Thanksgiving Eve Service Our Thanksgiving service will be on Wednesday, November 23 at 6:30 pm We will be joined by Messiah Lutheran Church The migration has started. Did you hear the collective sigh? That s the year-round volunteers breathing a sigh of relief. Help is finally here! It is with open arms that we welcome our northern cousins back. More hands mean less work. Less work means less stress. Better weather makes for better working conditions and a much happier crew. I can t thank my year round team enough. They ve worked short-handed and in some horrendous conditions. The heat and humidity have been wicked this summer. They ve stuck by the church, the store, and me! If you ve not worked here, you wouldn t understand. But, let me assure you, they deserve your gratitude, your praise, and your support. The Outreach Program doesn t take the summer off either. The Food Pantry provided food for 669 families in September: of which 933 were adults, 512 were children, and 254 were seniors. The hot meal was provided and served by All Souls for a total of 775 meals. The monetary value for September s Outreach Wednesday Clothing Program was $4,182. The Thrift Store income for September 2016 was $8, Sincerely, Dottie Brown, Mgr. While working in our Thrift Store, I found a wonderful book of photographs of places in Delaware. The book was signed by the Author - Kevin Flemming - a noted photographer for the National Geographic magazine. I purchased the book for $2.00 and gave it to my daughter who lives in Delaware. My granddaughter is studying abroad and had to take a gift from her home state to her host family. The book is now in Costa Rica -Perfect! Jean M. Cornwell

6 News From Your Parish Nurse I recently attended a wonderful presentation on Cross Training Your Brain and would like to share some of the ideas with you. The presenter spoke about the six components that he felt were essential to living a brain healthy lifestyle. These areas are physical, emotional, social, intellectual, purposeful and spiritual. He suggested that we each develop a plan for living a brain healthy lifestyle through the use of positive affirmations. Physical I will have a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and omega-3 fatty acids (e.g walnuts, almonds, cold water fish). I will engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise three times a week. I will get a good night s sleep. Emotional I will have a positive attitude and look forward to each new day. I will use humor to encourage my positive attitude. Social I will interact regularly with my friends and family. I will feel good about my friends and family and they will feel good about me. Intellectual I will learn something new each day. I will be a lifelong learner. Purposeful I will share my talents with others. I will volunteer on projects that will help other people. Spiritual I will take time each day to be thankful for the things around me and the world I live in. I will find time each day to nurture my spiritual life through meditation, prayer or reading. What are some of your own affirmations for each component?. Other important issues related to a healthy brain are concentration, focus, God directed activities, and having a higher purpose. There are a number of risk factors that we can modify to help improve our brain health. They include exercise, improving oral hygiene, not smoking, having a moderate alcohol consumption, managing hypertension, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, avoiding social isolation, decreasing bad stress and seeking help for depression. We can not change some of our other risk factors chronological age, family history, past head injuries and basic education. There are things we can do to promote a healthy brain: have a good, nutritious diet, take a multiple vitamin and an aspirin each day, do some moderate exercise, good oral care, have intellectual stimulation and social interaction, have a positive attitude and develop a good sense of humor. Here are a few positive activities to encourage an active brain, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, jigsaw and logic puzzles, and word games. Use your computer, tablet or phone to do memory exercises, brainteasers, IQ tests and other mind exercises. Many of these things are free. Thanks to Dr. Kevin O Neal for a fun and informative presentation. Keep your brain happy by continued learning and have fun. God Bless You and keep you safe in His Love Pat Epifanio, RN FCN, Parish Nurse A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH N. CLEVELAND AVENUE N. FT. MYERS, FL