Connections. Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1

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1 FEBRUARY 2017 Connections St. Jude s Episcopal Church 815 E Graves Ave, Orange City, FL RECTOR S REFLECTIONS Sunday Services 8AM Rite I Nursery provided 10:30AM Rite II Sunday School, Nursery provided 5PM Unhindered A service of worship, prayer and healing 4th Sunday of the month Tuesdays John Knox Village Chapel 11AM Wednesdays 10AM Rite I It s February time for Presidents Day and Valentine s Day, for Groundhog Day and pancake day (Shrove Tuesday). There are many things to celebrate and to cause us to pause during this month. We are still in the season of the Epiphany. The time when we recognize the light of Christ coming into the world and into our hearts and shining upon all of us in new and special ways. In the midst of that, we take time out to celebrate our loved ones and bring joy to their hearts. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on our own understanding. Let Jesus in to your heart this season, let His light shine through you. Blessings, Phyllis+ Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1

2 CONNECTIONS PAGE 2 APPRECIATION Deacon Wanda, Deacon Pauline, Sandra Yates and Rev. Phyllis want to thank everyone for their gifts at Christmas. The kind thoughts are very much appreciated. It is an honor to serve you all! SHROVE TUESDAY Tuesday February 28, :30-6:30PM Come One, Come All! FOOD PANTRY The day is also known as Fat Tuesday or in French Mardi Gras. This is the day just before the beginning of the Lenten Season. The Men s Group will be in charge of preparing the meal. Please see Billy Lawrence for more information and to offer assistance. This is a free event, but donations are appreciated. The Food Pantry at St Jude's is a wonderful example of our outreach to the Orange City community's most needy residents. There are three of us who come together on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month in the Parish Hall. Our mission is to provide a bag of groceries to our guests, and along with that, to do our best to make them feel Christ's love as we fill their food bags. The majority of that food comes from the generosity of you, our St Jude's parishioners as you place donations in the wicker basket at the rear of the nave. On behalf of our guests, we are deeply grateful to you for sharing from your hearts. Jim Valk For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. Then the righteous will answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? Matthew 25:35-40

3 FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 3 AN EASY WAY TO HELP SUPPORT Don t forget to bring your aluminum cans to church. The can bin in the back parking lot is just waiting to be filled up to support St. Jude s Youth Group. What an easy way to bring in funds to help the kids go to Youth Retreats, Summer Camp and other events. Please do not put bags and other carriers of your items in the bins as they will deduct from our earnings. Support St. Jude s by getting your car washed! Top Shelf 3119 Howland Blvd. Deltona, FL 20% of every dollar spent at their facility will go to the church. Just type in promo code 2100 before you go thru the wash. A small can bin is outside the kitchen for your convenience. Helps Your Youth Group Unashamed Last Bin January 2017 $ Get your Cash Cards right here at St. Jude s! Easy way to support at no cost to you. I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; 1 Timothy 2:8

4 CONNECTIONS PAGE 4 CHURCH OUTING The Orlando Solar Bears (our Central Florida hockey team) are hosting a "Faith & Family Weekend" at the Amway Arena in downtown Orlando. The dates are: Thursday--Feb. 7pm Friday-----Feb. 7pm Sunday----Feb. 1:30pm. Tickets are $14 for area sections behind the 'net' or $20 for 'center ice' section *These prices do not include any of the extras they do offer, like Broom Sweep or group picture down on the ice with the players. We would like sign-ups and money in by Monday, Feb. 13th. (payable to St. Jude s, solar bears in memo) Our contact, Doug Perri, mentioned that we can purchase either priced ticket. He says he can block off our section of seats based on how many will be purchased by our group. As of Sunday, we have decided that Friday, the 17th would be ideal for most, especially since it's the weekend. When the church did this last time as a group, we met at the church at a designated time and drove to the Amway together. That may be the case again and hopefully we all get down there together. We will try to park in the parking garage across from the Amway, making it easier to get to. When I find out how much parking is, I will let you know. PLEASE bring your family, friends, co-workers, church friends, etc. for a night of fun! So, even if you've never been to a hockey game or don't know anything about hockey-----it doesn't matter, you will have FUN!!! Come "Chuck a Puck" for a charity/cause. And what better way to spend some time with your church family in fellowship! Sharon Flood/Chairperson FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 3 JASON BUTLER 5 DALE BARNES 7 ELIZABETH SERENO 12 SKYE SUNTER 17 GARY BUTLER 18 ADRIENNE DEMBKOWSKI 19 KRISTIN MANSFIELD 26 LE KAI SMITH 28 BILL LYONS FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 14 RICK AND CARLA RICHMOND 21 DAVID AND PEGGY PERSINGER Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! Psalm 96:3

5 FEBRUARY DECEMBER FINANCIALS Church Revenue 16, Church Expenses 15, Church Net for Month: $ Church Net for the Year: $ - 5, DECEMBER Pledges 48 pledges up to date 21 pledges in arrears (-$6,941.69) Church Checking for Daily Operations 12/31/2016 $ Restricted Accounts (ECW, EYC, etc) total balance 106, For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. LUKE 12:34 New Construction Building Fund (future sanctuary) balance $ 44, $10.21 was added to the Building Fund this month. Pledge boxes contain a building fund envelope once a month to help in reaching our goal someday to construct a new sanctuary. If you do not have a pledge box with these special envelopes, please mark your donation as building fund. Thanks for your support! Rector s Discretionary Account donations for the month: $ Balance in account: The Rector s Discretionary Account is supported by the congregation of St. Jude s by individual donations and also the loose cash offering on the First Sunday of each month. Thanks for your support! PAGE 5 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. 2 Corinthians 5:10 PLEDGES Thank you to all who have turned in their pledges for As of this edition we have 57 pledges ($105,000.00)towards our budget for next year. We have approximately 128 active families participating throughout the year. Have you made your pledge yet? It is also important throughout the year to communicate to the Administrator if circumstances have caused you to have to change your pledge. There is no questions asked, we just need to be aware of money that will not be coming in. Every penny of the pledges is put towards some expense pledges ended the year in arrears of $ 6, It is very important for the vestry to be aware so they can plan accordingly.

6 CONNECTIONS PET FOOD PANTRY We offer pantries at St. Jude's the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8:30 to 10:00AM and All Saints' in Enterprise every Wednesday 9-10AM Contact Karen Canty for more information at (386) by phone or text Both pantries continue to provide food to dogs and cats in West Volusia area. Food donations are collected at Happy Paws by Lori in DeBary, Fannin's Furniture Orange City and a new site at Volusia Woods Animal Clinic Orange City. Monetary donations are collected at DeLand Bakery near Big Lots, Debbie's Health Foods Orange City, Mighty Mall thrift store Orange City. We added 4 new monetary collection sites; Volusia Woods Animal Clinic Orange City, Hairmasters Salon by Arby's Orange City, Tanz Spa Orange City and Red Fox Pet Shop DeLand. Walmart Orange City and Red Fox Pet Shop DeLand contribute bags of pet food. We are grateful for the parishioners who donate food, too. Sophie's Circle added a thrift store next to the rescue/office building. "Sophie's Market Place" 310 Julia St New Smyrna Beach is another way to raise funds for rescued dogs that need medical care. On December 10th, we held our Santa Paws event at the New Smyrna Beach location with the purchase of photos of Santa and pet going towards pet food and medical costs. Follow the story on Facebook of "Jason" who was rescued December 8th; "Sophie's circle dog rescue Jason. His story is just one in hundreds that Sophie's Circle helps. We missed having our Santa Paws at St Jude's, but there are plans in the works for a Spring event. We are grateful for Tom Scotti, photographer, for his time and materials. His organization is "Wildlife Rescue" and is associated with Florida Wild Veterinary Hospital DeLand. Please contact Orange City/DeBary animal control or Deltona Commissioner Heidi Herzberg if you find a colony of cats. They have programs to trap, neuter/spay, and release back to the neighborhood to reduce the street cat population. Karen Canty Prevent a litter, spay/neuter your critter! Please visit for adoptable pets! Red Facebook Sophie's Circle Pet Food Pantry West Volusia (supporter of pet food pantries in Volusia County for city residents only and spayed and neutered pets) Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O Lord. Psalm 36:6 HELPING HANDS PAGE 6 We begin each meeting with any Random Acts of Kindness performed for or by others. We gave out free "turkey dinner" tickets to those coming to our bi-monthly Food Pantry. A Christmas Party for Homeless Families occurred and included Santa, food, family pictures, and gifts. A disappointing attendance had us taking left-over books and underwear to the Orange City Elementary store for dispensing to those in need. Left over food was eaten by our Youth Group, Scouts, and those decorating our church for Christmas. Large plush bears and lap blankets were given to Savannah Court residents with no family or visitors. All additional items will be put to future good use. Orange City Elementary "Spirit" shirts are being continually donated to those in need. Meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month at 9AM. All are invited and welcome to join this group. Jan Jaynes, President Our Vision: Putting our knowledge and talents to work, through Christ, to benefit people in our community.

7 FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 7 PALMS It s that time to start turning in your palms from last year to be burned for Ash Wednesday services. A container will be placed on the credence table for them. Ash Wednesday Services March 1, PM and 7PM SUNDAY MINISTRIES We invite all to participate in a Sunday Ministry. There are many areas of participation. Please let Sandra Yates or the Clergy know if you can volunteer and what area you would like to try. Training is available. Reader Greeter Server Acolyte Sunday School Altar Guild Nursery LEM/LEV Powerpoint For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. 1 Corinthians 3:9 KITCHEN I have taken over the job as kitchen manager from Barbara Potter, who has done a great job. I hope to do as good a job as she did. The key to keeping the kitchen in tip top shape is when everybody who uses the kitchen cleans up after themselves, washes dishes, utensils and put them away in the right place. No dishes in the dish rack. Wipe the counters and sweep the floor, so that the next person or group can start with a spotless kitchen. The cleaning service vacuums and mops the floor once a week. Thank you for your cooperation Riek Fitzpatrick VESTRY On Sunday, January 29, we had our Annual Church Meeting. We want to thank Karin debruijn and Jim Flood for serving their 3 year terms on the vestry. We are very grateful for their time in taking care of all the responsibilities and business of the Church. We also want to congratulate our two new vestry members that were voted in to serve 3 year terms: Bernie Pitt and Jan Jaynes. For 2017, Bill McCabe is now our Sr. Warden, and Bernie Pitt, our Jr. Warden. Paul Fitzpatrick will continue as the Vestry Treasurer and Becky Jusick as our Vestry Secretary. Johnny Huddlestun, Justin Butler and Jan Jaynes complete the team. BIBLE STUDY Come join us for a Bible study group on Thursday evenings beginning at 6PM or Tuesday afternoons beginning at 1PM. We are using "The Call" which is on St Paul's life and ministry. There is a book, a video, and discussion. Hope to see there. It is not mandatory to buy the book. Bring a friend, too! YOUTH GROUP Join other middle school and high school youth for a day with Bishop Greg Brewer. Interact and learn from one who humbly leads the Central Florida Diocese. See Justin Butler or Sandra Yates to register by February 20th. EVENT IS: February 24, 7PM thru February 25, 3PM cost $45.00

8 CONNECTIONS PAGE 8 32ND ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Strawberry Jam making will begin soon. First the strawberries will be washed and then cut. They will need to be pureed and cooked along with the other ingredients. Many, many hands will be needed to complete the task of making 300 ½ pint jars of delicious strawberry jam. Please sign up in the narthex to donate some of the items needed and to also spend some time doing the many jobs to prepare the jam. Come have some fun and fellowship, by getting to know one another better. We all have a great time preparing for this event! Crafters and Vendors donate $25.00 for a 10 x 10 space to sell their merchandise or advertise their business. Everyone attending the festival can browse, buy and enjoy looking at all the neat items. If you know of anyone interested in taking a space, please get an application for them. They are available in the narthex. The form is pretty well self-explanatory, but if you or the person need more information, please feel free to contact Sandra Yates at the church. Drawing Items We are in need of items to give for prizes. If you can, please go to local businesses to see if they will donate merchandise or gift certificates for our festival. Make them aware that we will be mentioning the event and also 2 receipt forms for the item, one to stay with the business and one to return to the church along with the item. Please turn the items into Sharon Flood or Sandra Yates. They will be put on a list so we can sell the tickets by letting people know what they can win. Drawing Tickets Tickets will be available for presale and will be given to all members to help. Regular drawing tickets cost $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. You can take as many tickets as you wish to sell. Please return the questions) in the administrator s mailbox. You will be able to pick what prizes your tickets will go toward so please mark on the back of the ticket what you want to win so it can be placed in the correct bin. They will then be processed for the drawing the day of the festival. They do not have to be present to win. The drawing will take place approximately 2:45PM on Saturday, March 18 in the stage area. Festival Desserts Sold from the kitchen area are strawberry shortcakes, strawberry floats, strawberry pizza, sodas, water, coffee, vanilla ice cream, among other things. Take Home Desserts Sold out of the nursery are homemade baked goods including, jam, strawberry cakes, pies, bread, and cookies. You will also be able to purchase flats of fresh strawberries straight from Plant City. Entertainment There will be entertainment outside on the grounds. If you know of a group or person interested in performing, please see Johnny Huddlestun, our Strawberry Festival 2017 Chairperson. Kids Area There will be an area for kids to have some fun. It is in the planning stages as of this printing. Lunch Area Hotdogs, Hamburgers and Fries are the staples of our lunch area. Please see Deacon Pauline to lend a hand in this area. Submitted by Sandra Yates Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Collossians 3:23:24

9 St. Jude s Episcopal Church A friendly congregation bringing people to Jesus Christ by sharing the Good News of God s Love through our worship, fellowship, discipleship, outreach and service 815 East Graves Avenue Orange City, FL Phone/Fax: Facebook: stjudeschurch@embarqmail..com YOUR VESTRY Rector Rev. Phyllis Bartle H Cell Administrator Sandra Yates H Cell Sr. Warden 2019 Bill McCabe Cell Jr. Warden 2020 Bernie Pitt Cell Secretary 2019 Becky Jusick H Treasurer 2018 Paul Fitzpatrick H Deacon Rev. Wanda Sherrouse Cell Deacon Rev. Pauline Butler H Cell Term Thru 2018 John Huddlestun Cell Term Thru 2019 Justin Butler Cell Term Thru 2020 Jan Jaynes Cell FIND US ON THE WEB PARISH CONTACTS MINISTRY CONTACT PHONE Altar Guild Barbara Holladay Sandi Hendriks Acolyte Warden open Organist Sandra Yates PowerPoint and Sound Justin Butler Youth Band Justin Butler Daughters of the King (DOK) Karin debruijn Lora Huddlestun Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Katie Murphy Sunday School Cathy Weiss Nursery open (call office if interested) Youth Group (6thgrade & up) Justin Butler Brunch Bunch Rev. Pauline Butler Cursillo/Ultreya Rev. Pauline Butler Greeters/Ushers Becky Jusick Men s Group Billy Lawrence Church Historian JoAnn Middagh Food Pantry Jim Valk Helping Hands Outreach Jan Jaynes Kitchen Manager Riek Fitzpatrick Sign Ministry Libby Munoz ATTENTION! We are still in need of a Nursery Leader See Rev. Phyllis if interested in helping. Please submit articles for the next newsletter by February 20, 2017 for a new edition of Connections to stjudeschurch@embarqmail.com Contact editors Sandra Yates and Becky Jusick for any questions

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