May. As Worshippers of the Living God We Hear, Proclaim and Live His Word; And in Love, Bring People to Jesus.

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1 May ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH 30 High Street, Huntsville, Ontario. P1H 1N9 Diocese of Algoma The Rt Rev d Dr Stephen Andrews, Bishop Bishop s Motto: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." (Jeremiah 29.11) Rector The Venerable Dawn Henderson Office: Res Office Phone: FAX: Office office@allsaintshuntsville.ca Website: As Worshippers of the Living God We Hear, Proclaim and Live His Word; And in Love, Bring People to Jesus.

2 Services for May May: 2 nd Sunday of Easter 8.30 am Holy Eucharist am Holy Eucharist Family Service 11:15 am Special Vestry Meeting 3.00 pm Hymn Sing at Chartwell Muskoka Traditions 08 May: 3 rd Sunday of Easter 8.30 am Holy Eucharist am Holy Eucharist & Holy Baptism [10am] 15 May: 4 th Sunday of Easter 8.30 am Holy Eucharist am Holy Eucharist 4.00 pm Service of Celebration for 400 th Anniversary of King James Bible with the Rt Rev Dr Stephen Andrews, Bishop of Algoma 22 May: 5 th Sunday of Easter healing services 8.30 am Holy Eucharist am Holy Eucharist 29 May: 6 th Sunday of Easter services from the Book of Common Prayer Deanery Pulpit Exchange Sunday also ACW celebrating the ministry of women 8.30 am Holy Eucharist am Holy Eucharist 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. Ecclesiastes 3 [KJV-King James Version] Regular Wednesday morning Holy Eucharist at 9.30 in the chapel Other Services of Holy Eucharist Fairvern Tuesday 10 May am Rogers Cove Thursday 12 May am [please note date change] Chartwell Muskoka Tradition Tuesday 17 May am Huntsville Hospital Thursday 19 May am [GMH] Muskoka Landing Tuesday 24 May am As worshippers of the Living God, we hear, proclaim, and live His Word, and in love, bring people to Jesus.

3 From the Rector... Rejoice in the Lord, always. Again, I say, Rejoice! Philippians 4.4 Dear Members of All Saints Parish Family - Joy is inseparable from the power of the Resurrection. Before his crucifixion, Jesus reassured his disciples that their grief over his death would turn to joy [John 16.20]. He said to them: I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. [John 16.22]. William Temple wrote: The joy of Easter, once truly experienced becomes a pervading atmosphere which the soul thenceforth breathes forever. May we live, always, in the joy of the resurrection. There is much in which to rejoice this Easter Season. Diocesan Synod takes place in Sault Ste Marie 4-7 May. Please keep in your prayers the Bishop, Clergy and lay delegates of Algoma who come together to discuss the faith and workings of our church. On 15 May [Sunday afternoon 4:00 pm], we celebrate the 400 th Anniversary of the King James Version translation of the Bible. As well as being the first Authorized English translation of the Word of God, the KJV has been called one of the finest works of English literature and remains, 400 years later, a best seller. Its influence on the language and culture of the English-speaking world is immeasurable. We Anglicans have been known as people of the Book, and this is the Book!. We rejoice that our Bishop, the Rt Rev Dr Stephen Andrews, will be with us, sharing his faith and scholarship. Our Bishop will be back with us again on 26 June for a service of Confirmation.. I am thrilled at the opportunity to meet together with seven young people and one adult as we prepare for confirmation. Please keep in your prayers, Abby, Carly, Claire, Grace, Grace, Jonathan, Marina, and Ruby. Let us all rejoice in this next step in their journey of Christian faith. In the months ahead, there will be evenings of discussion [with popcorn] around various movies of Heroes of the Faith, ranging from Wycliffe to Bonhoeffer. Stay tuned for details. There is much in which to rejoice as we journey forward together as Christ s body at All Saints, knowing that the joy of the Lord is our strength [see Nehemiah 8.10] Praying for all of us the transforming power and joy of our Lord s resurrection in our lives, I remain, I AM He who lives, & was dead, and behold I AM alive forever more! [Rev 1:18] Yours, in His love The Venerable Dawn Henderson + Rector

4 14 But above all these things put on SPECIAL VESTRY DATE: Sunday, 01 May LOCATION: Church TIME: 11:20 a.m. (following the Family Service) PURPOSE: To consider the recommendations from PAC (in accordance with the motion at Vestry, February 2011) regarding the Narthex addition with washrooms and meeting space and also the relocation of the Church offices. love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3 DIRECTIONS TO OUR FATHER'S HOUSE,//// \\\\, *'o oo`* / / _/\ /\ ```)"(''' l ,,.-*o',,.-*~*~*-.,, `o*-. :oo *~*~*-..,, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Submitted by Joanne Cunnington Make a Right onto Believeth Blvd. Keep straight and go through the Green Light, which is Jesus Christ. There, you must turn onto the Bridge of Faith, which is over troubled water. When you get off the bridge, make a Right turn and Keep Straight. You are on the King's Highway - Heaven-bound. Keep going for three miles: One for the Father, One for the Son, and One for the Holy Ghost. Then exit off onto Grace Blvd. From there, make a Right turn on Gospel Lane Keep Straight and then make another Right on Prayer Road As you go on your way, Yield Not to the traffic on Temptation Ave. Also, avoid SIN STREET because it is a DEAD END. Pass up Envy Drive and Hate Avenue Also, pass Hypocrisy Street, Gossiping Lane, and Backbiting Blvd. However, you have to go down Long-suffering Lane, Persecution Blvd. and Trials and Tribulations Ave. But that's all right, because VICTORY Street is straight ahead! AMEN!!!!! GIVE THESE DIRECTIONS TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SO THEY WILL NOT GET LOST. Life is God's gift to you. The way you live it...is your gift to God Pastoral Care Team Pastoral care continues to assist Venerable Dawn at regularly scheduled communions at various facilities. The card and prayer shawl ministry continues and is made possible by the generosity of many; thank-you. Pastoral care is looking foward to distributing our Easter Remembrances. Thanks to our Altar Guild for the palm crosses and Joanne Cunnington for the Easter cards; 80 of each. Sue Dixon, Pastoral Care Team Leader

5 PAIRISH ADVISORY COUNCIL Your Parish Advisory Council met on April 9th, Members of the PAC together with contact information are on the last page of the parish news if you would like to contact someone for any reason. In conjunction with motions from the last vestry meeting held earlier this year the PAC is pleased to report a special upcoming vestry meeting in May. Respectfully, Sue Dixon, Chair, PAC PAC Progress Report Item # Description Assigned To Expected Completion Date 1 Formation of youth choir / music group Wardens Pending 2 Use of banners in Sutherland Hall Pauline Lucas / Joy Biggar / Ven. Dawn May/11 3 Review all issues relative to Sutherland Hall going forward. 4 Convene subcommittee to investigate formation of Information Technology Team for parish. Relocation of screen is big asset. 5 Synchronization of parish lists to form master. Waiting for new pc which will manage software. 6 Provide appropriate signage for assisted lift device (aka elevator) in S. Hall. Tom/Linda/Ed/Corp. Janine Marson/Phil Merson/Barb Willms/ Joanne Cunnington Fr. Don Property/Corp. Ongoing On going On going May/ step problem solve contents of bullying brochure to form path forward. Step one underway 8 Issues regarding thermostat settings for heating/cooling of church / hall to be directed to Pauline Lucas; programmable thermostats for S-Hall will be purchased and installed. 9 Form sub committee to review filling coordinator of communications team 10 Study group to assemble to continue booklet From Visitor to Disciple ; G. Doyle has offered to host Sue Dixon/PAC Pauline Lucas/ Property Barb Willms/Linda Smith Georgi Doyle May/11 On going On going Ongoing 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

6 Sunday 15 May :00 pm Service of Celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with The Right Reverend Dr Stephen Andrews, Bishop of Algoma The year 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the creation of the King James Version of the Bible, arguably the greatest piece of Literature and most influential book in the English Language. King James I had an uncanny love of beautiful things, including language to stir the soul. With several inferior English translations in use across the Kingdom, the Puritan leader John Rainolds took his opportunity to suggest that a new, more accurate translation was needed for the people. With the new King s blessing, a committee of 47 professors began the daunting task of creating a translation that was accurate, acceptable to all, and beautiful enough for the king! While Shakespeare s rich language lit up the stage, this committee penned a beautiful translation that would bring new life to the churches. Coming Soon!

7 February 1, 2011 The Ven. D. Henderson All Saints Anglican Church 30 High St. HUNTVILLE, ON P1H 1N9 Outreach Mission to Seafarers - Lakehead Branch Suite 450, 100 Main St., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can. Motto of John Wesley from The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Dear Dawn: Thank you so very much for your Parish s financial contribution for our work at the Seafarers Centre. It was processed 31-Dec-2010 and a Donation Receipt and a certificate to recognize your donations are enclosed. We hope that you will display our certificate. If you donate to us again in this calendar year, and your donation exceeds $250, we will send you a plaque. Your on-going support ensures that the Mission cares for seafarers in the Port of Thunder Bay, and our Chaplain, Rev d Ed Swayze, and volunteers assist seafarers who are strangers to our city. It helps us provide the Seafarers Centre as a sanctuary for seafarers and our services are offered to all seafarers, foreign or domestic, regardless of religion or race. Christians are encouraged in their faith and those who are not of the Christian faith receive the hospitality of Christ. In 2010 the Centre was open 120 days and 695 seafarers visited us. Internet usage is up as is the sale of phone cards. We took care of the Centre; like your home it needs to be taken care of it and you want it looking good for visitors. We reviewed our use of inside space, reorganized it, purchased some tables for laptops, and installed a projection screen. We painted the exterior of the Centre and found that some of the window frames were rotten. As a result volunteers replaced two windows and more windows and doors are planned to be replaced in Our 1981 van has relatively low mileage (94,900 km) and is in fairly good shape, however, it needed work, $1,500 was budgeted for van repairs and $2,228 has been spent. Parts wore out and were replaced: tires, heater core, exhaust system, starter relay, speedometer and brake hoses. A van is a vital part of our ministry; enabling seafarers from across the port to be brought to the Centre, taken to shopping or driven on a tour to Kakabecka Falls. As a donor, you become a Friend of the Mission to Seafarers, are put on our /mailing list and receive a newsletter once or twice a year. Friends are entitled to a vote at the Annual General Meeting, scheduled for March 16, We send an eletter out several times a year to those that have given us their address, which gets our message out while keeping costs down. Please visit our web site, which keeps you informed about vessels visiting the Port and the Port tour page gives you a sense of our port and celebrates the marine community in Thunder Bay. Contact Rev d Ed Swayze if you have questions about the Mission to Seafarers, at He would be happy to arrange a tour of the Seafarers Centre or a talk about the Mission to Seafarers. Sincerely, Brad Yeo, Treasurer Katharine Ford 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Matthew 5

8 PWRDF Responds in Japan through the ACT Alliance In the month since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, Anglicans in Canada have generously donated $88,371 to PWRDF towards the relief effort. PWRDF has been in conversation with the Anglican Communion of Japan (Nippon Sei Ko Kai) about how best to aid their efforts in responding to the disaster. We have also responded to the Church World Service (CWS) appeal through the ACT Alliance. ACT is a global coalition of 112 churches and agencies engaged in development, humanitarian assistance, and advocacy. When disasters like the Japanese quake occur, ACT contacts member agencies who are working on the ground in the affected country to determine needs. ACT then contacts all its members to apprise them of the situation and the needs. PWRDF has responded to CWS s appeal after the Japanese quake. The video below from CWS talks briefly about the needs and the difficulties in responding. PWRDF, through its membership in Canadian Churches in Action (CCA), has received a grant from the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation to further aid the work of CWS in Japan. Questions for Candidates in the Canadian Election The upcoming Canadian election on May 2 provides a fantastic opportunity for supporters of PWRDF to speak with candidates in their ridings about the importance of Canada s involvement in sustainable community development around the world. The Primate s World Relief and Development Fund is proud to have been working with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) since PWRDF encourages all Anglicans to ask candidates as they meet them, or at All-Candidates Meetings, the following two questions: 1. How do you see your government strengthening the Canadian International Development Agency s ability to deliver development and aid? 2. What role do you see for Canadian Civil Society Organizations in delivering development and aid together with partner CSOs overseas? Please make sure to mention the following as you explain your reason for asking: I am a member of the Anglican Church of Canada I support my Church s work in development and aid through PWRDF I want to see the government of Canada supporting Civil Society Organizations in continuing to enable sustainable community development through CIDA. A Civil Society Organization (CSO) is defined by the World Bank [ as follows: "the term civil society [refers] to the wide array of non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that have a presence in public life, expressing the interests and values of their members or others, based on ethical, cultural, political, scientific, religious, or philanthropic considerations. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) therefore refer to a wide array of organizations: community groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), labor unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faithbased organizations, professional associations, and foundations". Please Suzanne Rumsey [srumsey@pwrdf.org] to let PWRDF know what response you hear from the candidates you talk to. Thank you for continuing to support the important work of PWRDF! Joy Lewis 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Matthew 25

9 MARK YOUR CALENDARS AUCTION SALE AT SUTHERLAND HALL ON SATURDAY JULY 2, 2011 New or antique items required. Service items also to be auctioned such as boat rides, dinners at homes, home baking etc. (More details later) Proceeds for Sutherland Hall Deficit Operating Expenses Members of our Altar Guild make this year s Palm crosses as Ven. Dawn looks on. People took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. John 12:13

10 Please remember our upcoming Auction Sale when you are Spring cleaning. Thank you! Confirmation Sunday with our Bishop, The Right Rev d Dr Stephen Andrews. Sunday 26 June 2011 at 10:00 am Would you consider getting your Parish News online or delivered by ? This would help us reduce costs. Please contact Janice at office@allsaintshuntsville.ca to move to online or service. Thanks you! Thank you to Darla McMeeken and Shirley Spiers for the photos in this month s Parish News! Parish News: next deadline for our next issue is Friday May 20th. Please submit articles and pictures to aspn@allsaintshuntsville.ca With thanks. Communication is so important and our newsletter is one of the ways we try to keep everyone abreast of what is happening at All Saints. Should you see a neighbour / fellow parishioner's mail slot getting full, please consider taking it to them so they can remain part of our Parish Family even though they may be away or unable to attend church. Like everything else, the expenses for the production of the Parish News are increasing and presently are $ per month. This matter was discussed at PAC and it was decided we should offer the parish an opportunity to help offset these costs. Perhaps you would consider one of the following ways: 1. Sponsor a Month - perhaps in memory of a loved one, or as a thank offering. 2. Make a donation in honour of a birthday of a family member or friend. or to celebrate an anniversary 3. A donation as a thank offering. Thanks! from Your Parish Advisory Council at All Saints. Please see our online calendar for other events. And please remember to submit notices of events to our web team at ashweb@allsaintshuntsville.ca Efforts are being made to reduce the expense involved in the publishing of the monthly Parish News. We appreciate receiving all relevant parish news as this is a most important communication tool. However, in an effort to save trees and reduce printing costs, we request that these reports be brief. Parish News Online - The full colour edition of Parish News is available online at

11 Church School All Saints Church School Join us for: singing, stories, activities, crafts, and fun with friends. The Church School would like to thank everyone who helped with the Journey Through Holy Week and with the Easter services. Interacting with the stories of Holy Week and Easter make this season meaningful for the youth. Sun. May 1 st : - 2 nd of Easter. Family Service: Special music, bible stories read by your friends, joyful songs for the Easter season, and a rhyming story with pictures, by our Parish Poet. Come and hear the wonderful Easter story. Sun. May 8 th : - 3 rd of Easter. - Regular classes. Sun. May 15 th : - 4 th of Easter Regular classes. Sun. May 22 nd : - 5 th of Easter Regular classes. Sun. May 29 th : 6 th of Easter Regular classes. Sun. Jun. 5 th : - 7 th of Easter Family Service Shirley Spiers 13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19 Sleeping Children Around the World. Pictured are 5 of the children from Dundani Tanzania who received bed kits [contents pictured above] purchased by the Church School 2010 Lenten boxes.

12 Y.E.S.! YOUTH GROUP We are looking forward to our Maundy Thursday supper, service and sleepover! Lots of games, crafts, and activities, learning about "Children Around the World". After supper, the children and youth will join the Maundy Thursday service in the Church and participate in the Foot Washing. Later, they ll return to join in the Prayer Vigil in the Chapel. And bright and early Friday, breakfast then they ll attend the Good Friday service. We look forward to our Scavenger Egg Hunt and other activities on Easter Sunday. Join us in our upcoming events, and ask your friends to come along as well. Looking forward to seeing you there! Your in Christ, Joy Gervais, Y.E.S. Youth Co-ordinator. MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR Y.E.S. YOUTH GROUP 08th Mother's Day Special Mother s Day Tea - help out with this service TBA Spring Trip to the Woodland Farm: Travel with us to Woodland Farm in Raymond. See new born chicks, animals, and more! Exciting activities with farmer Bill, as before! Please invite your friends. Bring a brown bag lunch. TBA Special Event Day out to Bracebridge Rock Climbing and swimming. Invite your friends! Watch for s and information on our website about upcoming events. Members of our Altar Guild prepare Palm crosses for Palm Sunday.

13 Can Anything Good Come From a Committee? Do you have a copy of the King James Version of the Bible? You re not alone. Worldwide, there are over 1 billion copies in print. If you owned an original, you could afford to buy any house you wanted marks the 400th anniversary of the KJV and we are pleased to celebrate this remarkable edition which has remained the gold standard of English translations in many denominations. But when it was first published on the 2nd of May 1611, the King James Version [KJV] was far from popular! A little history: The Old Testament was written [primarily] in Hebrew, and the New Testament [primarily] in Greek. St Jerome translated the Bible into Latin in the early 400s AD. Caedman [675], the Venerable Bede [700s] & Alfred the Great [900] had translated portions into Old English John Wycliffe translated the Bible into Middle English around 1382 William Tyndale translated the New Testament into English 1525, and was burned at the stake for his work. Miles Coverdale [1535] finished Tyndale s work and the result formed the basis for The Great Bible which King Henry VIII put into every parish Church in This is the translation used in the Book of Common Prayer. The Geneva Bible of 1560 was the favourite of Calvinists [Puritans, Presbyterians] By the mid 1500s, the Reformation movement had grown strong in Europe; and many English Reformers fled to the Continent. One of the hallmarks of the Reformation was an insistence that each person be able to read the Bible in his or her own language. In Geneva, Miles Coverdale, John Calvin, John Foxe, John Knox [Scottish Presbyterian] and others began a new translation of the Bible. This Bible, which was 90% Tyndale s translation, was known as the Geneva Bible of It was the first Bible to contain verse numbers as well as chapter divisions; and it also contained marginal study notes which were decidedly Calvinist that is, anti-catholic, anti-anglican and anti-monarchist. This Bible remained hugely popular for almost 100 years and is the Bible quoted by Shakespeare! James I The beloved Queen Bess, Elizabeth I, died in 1603, and since she had never married or had children, she was succeeded by the son of Mary Queen of Scots [her half-sister], James the VI of Scotland who was crowned James I of England. James was immediately thrown into Church politics [how unusual, eh?]: the Reformers and Puritans wanted him to approve the Geneva Bible, while the traditional English clerics preferred the Great Bible. Catholic clerics elsewhere preferred the [badly flawed] Douay/Rheims translation. James very wisely came up with another option: commission a new translation. In 1607, James assembled an impressive team of 50 scholars who worked separately and then together for 7 years using Hebrew and Greek sources, as well as other translations and scholarly works. The King had the Authorized Version [The King James Version] published in 1611; however, it took many years for people to come to accept it over the Geneva Bible. King James had prohibited the addition of marginal notes so that no one could bias the reader he preferred to let the Word of God speak for itself. The KJV of 1611 became an enduring work in an age when religion mattered to almost everyone in a way that is difficult to appreciate today. When people believed in God and what the scriptures taught, Christian beliefs were part and parcel of daily life. It mattered what was taught and understood. It mattered what people really believed. It influenced their lives, their attitudes their actions from the highest in the land to the lowliest man or woman. The KJV had an enormous effect on peoples lives; its beautiful language and terminology may seem archaic today but it was the everyday parlance of ordinary people and its language became entwined into English literature over many generations, not just in England but wherever the Bible was carried into what has become the English-speaking world and is with us today. [ KJV 400 ] Online see, or Glimpses at There are also several excellent and interesting books about the KJV: Adam Nicolson s God s Secretaries and Alistair McGrath s In the Beginning. KJV 400-The Development of the KJV. KJV Bible < BC 1st written Scripture; 400 BC Hebrew Old Testament complete; 30 AD Jesus resurrection; 100 AD New Testament complete; 1450s Gutenberg Bible; 1525 Tyndale NT; 1560 Geneva Bible; 1611 King James Bible

14 Weakness - Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary. [Ask the person to smile and then stick his/her tongue out straight. Is the smile crooked? The tongue crooked? Can he/she raise both arms?] Trouble speaking - Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary. Ask the person to speak a simple sentence. Vision problems - Sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary. Headache - Sudden, severe and unusual headache. Dizziness - Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs. If a person is diagnosed with a stroke caused by a blood clot, doctors can administer a clot-busting drug available only at a hospital, and only within a few crucial hours after symptoms begin. That s why it is very important to be able to recognize the 5 warning signs of stroke and immediately call Reprinted with thanks from The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario Thanks to Doug Millikin and Linda Smith for submitting! Sarah s Dinner [Can you find all 36 famous phrases from the King James Bible?] Sarah decided to give a dinner party for family and friends, and she sent out many invitations three score and ten to be precise. Her husband, Jack, was worried. It ll cost us a fortune, he said. Sarah replied, Well, it s better to give than to receive. So let us eat, drink and be merry while we re about it. Anyway, as you sow, so shall you reap! Jack protested, Man does not live by bread alone. Besides, why invite Great Uncle Tom he s as old as the hills and at his wits end. He ll barely make it by the skin of his teeth if he s got any left! And as for that wayward brother of mine talk about a man after his own heart. Can t see why we should waste good money on him. Am I my brother s keeper? Oh come on, Jack, retorted Sarah, that s just sour grapes. No it s not. He was always his father s favourite, the apple of his eye, until his fall from grace. Shows what happens when you spare the rod and spoil the child. Ha! How are the mighty fallen. Can a leopard change his spots? Not him and feeding him would be casting pearls before swine! Sorry, Jack, said Sarah, but it s time to stop this eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth attitude. Blessed are the peacemakers. For everything there is a time and a season, and I for one think it s time to be reconciled. After all, love covers a multitude of sins and he is your own flesh and blood. I know he s been a thorn in the flesh at times, but that doesn t give us the right to cast the first stone. Besides, these days he might be the salt of the earth. Jack realised that he wouldn t win an argument with Sarah until the day he gave up the ghost. So he changed the subject back to the food: So how are we going to cater for this lot? That s the root of the matter. Sarah replied, Yes, that is a bit of a fly in the ointment. But we could do a casserole there s a chicken in the freezer. A chicken? One chicken? I know a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, if all these folk turn up we ll need to lead a whole lamb to the slaughter. Besides, last time you did a chicken casserole, it was literally a baptism of fire came out of the oven as a burnt offering. Talk about ashes to ashes, dust to dust! In which case, snapped Sarah, you can enjoy watching your brother bite the dust! Oh, very funny! said Jack. What about drink? No problem there s plenty of gin and tonic to go round for starters, a case of wine in the cellar, and a large bottle of malt for afters. So then, said Jack, to sum up, the booze is great but there s only one measly chicken. I see what they mean when they say the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. And Sarah laughed. [With thanks to the Royal School of Church Music]

15 1 Samuel 9 31 Part 2 In the King James Bible, which is the best loved English translation of the Bible, the opening line of David s most famous song is The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Throughout his life, King David wrote beautiful poetry and songs. We can still read many of these in our Bible because David s songs became part of the Hymn Book of the time. We call that book of the Bible, the Psalms. In a newer translation of the Bible, the Psalm reads, The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of Lord my whole life long. me all the King David played a small harp. Perhaps we can picture him in his beautiful cedar house singing praises to God, trusting in God for safety and protection even though there were people in Israel who didn t like David. A Jewish Scroll & a Star of David God called David, A man after My own heart. King David wasn t a perfect person [only Jesus is perfect] but he loved God with all of his heart. From time to time David made serious mistakes, but he always repented, telling God he was sorry, and relied on God to forgive him and help him correct his ways. On God rests my safety and my honour; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. [from David s Psalm number 62] With thanks to 1

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17 Rector s Report to PAC [for March 2011] Services continue apace: regular Sunday Eucharists: 06 March -Sunday of the Transfiguration am Fr Don preached;10 am Family Service [Anonymous Parish Poet Transfiguration - Listen to Jesus]; 3 March - Lent 1; 20 March - Lent 2; 27 March - Lent 3 - healing services - John Galvin assisted at both services regular weekly Wednesday morning Eucharist at 9.30 am in the chapel special service: 09 March - Ash Wednesday, with imposition of ashes 9.30 am & 7.00 pm additional scheduled monthly Eucharist services: Fairvern [08 March], Rogers Cove [10 March], Chartwell Muskoka Traditions [16 March]; South Haven [Huntsville Hospital -17 March- GMH], Muskoka Landing [29 March - cancelled due to outbreak ] Parish Stats for the month of March: 23 private communions [home or hospital] 1 funeral 21 March - Frederick Norman [ Fred ] Schuch During the month of March: attended parish meetings as required: PAC [12 Mar], Corporation [07 Mar], Family Service Planning [23 Mar] 04 March - attended World Day of Prayer, hosted, this year, by Trinity United Church 06 March - led Service of Prayer and Praise [Hymn Sing] at Chartwell 08 March - interviewed on FM 105.5's morning show as part of Women on the Waves 2011', celebrating International Women s Day 08 March - attended our parish Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in Sutherland Hall 17 March - volunteered at Table Soup Kitchen 19 March - attended Men s Breakfast [speaker: Ian Turnbull speaking on the Muskoka watershed] 19 March - completion of the Study on the Parables of Jesus 20 March - First session of the Lenten Study A Case For...[...Christ,20 March,...the Resurrection 27 March] featuring material by Lee Strobel 24 March - participated in Huntsville Pastors Prayer Gathering 31 March - 01 April pre-easter personal Retreat But he answered and As Archdeacon 01 March - meeting of the Bishop s Council, in Sudbury March - Diocesan Executive meeting, in Sudbury 07 & 28 March - Conference Call meeting of the Diocesan Excellence In Worship Committee 16 March - meeting with deanery clergy 28 March - Deanery Officials visit to Trinity Parry Sound said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 Ongoing: participate in community prayer gathering [7 am] and parish prayer group [12 noon] Wednesdays drop in on Monday morning study/support group, as able regular pastoral & administrative work continues including home and hospital visiting [when informed of members of the parish in hospital who wish a visit], marriage and baptism preparation. regular meetings with peer clergy group

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