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1 The Episcopal Church of the Nativity The Window Volume 20, Issue 55 May 31, 2013 Nativity Parish Picnic

2 Farewell Mother Ede Food & Fellowship

Father s Day, Sunday June 16 The men in our lives...they are always there, in the background with a shoulder to lean on and a steady love that is too often taken for granted.

Children, grandchildren, girlfriends and wives will take this one-day opportunity to put in writing how much they love and appreciate the men in their lives and to say thanks for all they have done.

3 Father s Day, Sunday June 16 The men in our lives...they are always there, in the background with a shoulder to lean on and a steady love that is too often taken for granted. Once each year, on the third Sunday in June, there is a chance to remind fathers, and the men who step in when fathers are not available, that all of their quiet efforts are appreciated. Children, grandchildren, girlfriends and wives will take this one-day opportunity to put in writing how much they love and appreciate the men in their lives and to say thanks for all they have done. FATHER S DAY HISTORY You may think that Father's Day is a modern invention, but the truth is that a Babylonian youth named Elmesu carved the first known Father's Day card in clay nearly 4,000 years ago. His special message wished his father good health and a long life. Fortunately, modern cards are a bit easier to fit in the mail box! Mother's Day and William Jackson Smart of Spokane, Washington were the inspiration for an official day to celebrate Father s Day in the United States. Mr. Smart was a widower who raised his six children after his wife died giving birth to the youngest. He was a single parent for 21 years. This may not seem amazing in the 21st century, but in the 1800s it was unheard of for a man to raise children alone...and even today being a single parent of six young children is heroic! Smart s daughter, Mrs. Sonora Smart-Dodd (Mrs. John Bruce Dodd), got the idea for Father s Day in 1909 while listening to a Mother s Day sermon at her church. She encouraged local churches to institute a Father's Day observance the following year on a Sunday in June, the month of her father s birthday. Through her efforts, interest in the celebration of Father s Day grew and spread to other cities, states and countries. She also encouraged wearing roses on Father's Day in honor of fathers. A red rose was worn for fathers who were still living and a white rose honored fathers who had died. Many congressional resolutions proclaiming a national Father s Day in the United States were introduced through the years. President Lyndon B. Johnson recognized the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day with a presidential proclamation in 1966, but the holiday was not really made permanent until 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed a presidential resolution that made the third Sunday in June officially Father s Day in the United States.

4 June Lay Ministry Schedule Sunday, June 2 Altar Guild: Didi Cody, Mary Alford, Julana Harrison, Kathi King, Becky Scott, Stacey Smith & Jennifer Joyner. Acolytes: Amber Somma, Eddie Somma, Sylvia Somma & Stuart Ibberson. Breakfast Chefs: William Newton, Dan Johnson & Doug Creel. Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 Kathi King, 10:30 David Deal & Harry Hall. Flowers: Peggy Saliba & Gina Medley. Greeter: Woods Culpepper. Lectors: 1st Carol Rheingans, 2nd Doug Bates, POP Taylor Flowers. Ushers: 7:30 Wendell Switzer, 10:30 Ben Slingluff & Bill Mallis. Vestry Lockup: Libby Harper. Sunday, June 16 Altar Guild: Ashley Carroll, Suzanne Hanahan, Inez Manuel, Traci Newton & Regina Taliaferro. Acolytes: Mary Grant Hall, Preston Hall, Cody Preston & Isabelle Owen. Breakfast: John Welch, Bill Mallis & Jeff Crittenden. Eucharistic Minister: 7:30 Bill Elliott, 10:30 George Dennis. Flowers: Kathie Buntin & Shannon McRae.. Greeter: Franklin Skinner. Lectors: 1st Elizabeth Welch, 2nd Johnny Turner, POP Karen Jackson. Ushers: 7:30 Hank Vaughn, 10:30 C.K. Merrill & David Jackson. Vestry Lockup: Bob Orr. Sunday, June 9 Altar Guild: Libby Planz, Kathy Brown, Melissa Gholson, Brenda Ortega, Lynda Salisbury & Liz Smyth. Acolytes: Andrew Gholson, Will Gholson, Emily Joyner & Claire Waid. Breakfast: David Jackson, William Holman & Kaz Epsy. Flowers: Sue Espy & Kathi King. Eucharistic Minister: 7:30 Susan Henderson, 10:30 Doug Bates & Elizabeth Welch. Greeter: Web & Melissa Gholson. Lectors: 1st Lee Scott, 2nd Mark Carter, POP Stephanie Gibson. Ushers: 7:30 LaBruce Hanahan, 10:30 Merritt Holman & Eric Barron. Vestry Lockup: Kathleen Rane. Sunday, June 23 Altar Guild: Tammi Holman, Libby Harper, Cathy Orr, Karen Pitman & Carol Vaughn. Acolytes: Bell VanMeter, Scarlet VanMeter, Abby Mason, Ellen Johsnon & Collier Johnson. Breakfast: Johnny Turner, Robert Holman & Barry Boyce. Eucharistic Minister: 7:30 Hank Vaughn, 10:30 Dan Johnson & Stuart Ibberson. Flowers: Donna Balzaratti & Traci Newton.. Greeter: Stacey Smith. Lectors: 1st David Deal, 2nd Jeff Crittenden, POP Mary Alford. Ushers: 7:30 Charles Allgood, 10:30 David Deal & Taylor Flowers. Vestry Lockup: Gloria Myers. Sunday, June 30 Altar Guild: Didi Cody, Mary Alford, Julana Harrison, Kathi King, Becky Scott, Stacey Smith & Jennifer Joyner, Acolytes: Evie Saliba, Mari Saliba, Caroline Orr & Hugh Wheelless, Breakfast: Joe Chambers, Lane Miller & Whit Huskey, Eucharistic Minister: 7:30 Debra Strickland, 10:30 Collier Espy & Karen Jackson, Flowerrs: Sam Flowers & Kathy Carter, Greeters: Mike & Didi Cody, Lectors: 1st Virginia Flowers, 2nd Stuart Ibberson, POP Valerie Harris, Ushers: 7:30 Al Matheny, 10:30 Bob Orr & Whit Huskey, Vestry Lockup: Linda Fisher.

5 COME AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP, PRAYER, AND MUSIC Saturday, June 22 nd The Episcopal Church of the Nativity Dothan 205 Holly Lane, Dothan, AL Church is located off West Main Street (Hwy 84) Holy 5pm Potluck Dinner, Fellowship, Song, Etc. Immediately Following approx. 6pm-7pm(ish) Drinks will be provided! Bring a Dish to Share! Musicians: Bring your instruments! Qs? Call Karen or her at dbj48@aol.com De Colores!!

NATIVITY UTO In-gathering this Sunday, June 9 Come one come all to a meeting on Nativity Outreach Ministry to be held on Sunday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Library.

These offerings will be then sent in to our Diocesan Office, combined with offerings from throughout the Episcopal Church, and used to help fund the 2013 UTO grant requests.

Take one home today and drop in coins and prayers of thanksgiving regularly, and then watch God multiply your offerings of thanksgiving to help others both at home and around the world.

EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD), formally The Presiding Bishop s Fund for World Relief, is the compassionate response of the Episcopal Church to human

ERD serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. ERD faithfully administers funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources.

6 NATIVITY UTO In-gathering this Sunday, June 9 Come one come all to a meeting on Nativity Outreach Ministry to be held on Sunday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The UTO in-gathering will be Sunday, June 9 at both services. At this time we will be gathering in our "little blue boxes" or any one-time donations, and offering them up to God. These offerings will be then sent in to our Diocesan Office, combined with offerings from throughout the Episcopal Church, and used to help fund the 2013 UTO grant requests. Remember, "UTO is the change that changes lives!" If you don't have a blue box they may be found in the narthex. Take one home today and drop in coins and prayers of thanksgiving regularly, and then watch God multiply your offerings of thanksgiving to help others both at home and around the world. The 2012 UT0 grant lists are in the tract rack, so that you can see how far and wide your coins go. EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD), formally The Presiding Bishop s Fund for World Relief, is the compassionate response of the Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world hearing God s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being. ERD serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. ERD faithfully administers funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering. ERD cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people. ERD s mandate comes from Jesus words found in Matthew 25 which include, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. Please check out the brochures in the Narthex tract rack for additional information or go to ERD s brand new live webpage at episcopalrelief.org One great giving opportunity, Gifts for life, make great presents, especially for those who don t want or need any more stuff! Give a gift today and help Heal a Hurting World.

Prayer List Parish Family: Mason Andrews, Thomas Brantley, Gisela Drew, Samantha Dutcher, Rex Everage, Joan Hall, Sam Hathcock, Kay Henry, Bob Kennedy, Jane Matheny, Jacque Mathison, Wes Myers, Ed

7 Prayer List Parish Family: Mason Andrews, Thomas Brantley, Gisela Drew, Samantha Dutcher, Rex Everage, Joan Hall, Sam Hathcock, Kay Henry, Bob Kennedy, Jane Matheny, Jacque Mathison, Wes Myers, Ed Planz, Stanley Reynolds, Zita Vaughn, Barbara White and Bernice Wilson. Family and Friends: Margaret Bond, Sally Boyce, Edith Burt, Newt Cole, Jill Crowe, Jason Deal, Leslie Ebinger, Melissa Farthing, Sarah Harrison, Morgan Hasty, Tim Hayes, Mike Hornsby, Janet Ibberson, Wanda Ivey, Les Jackson, Pat Johnson, Dave Kowalski, James Little, Steve Laney, Denise Louthain, Glen Macy, Jim Mattison, Nancy McBreardon, Ann Medley, Susan and Leslie Mendenhall, Vanessa Moncure, Angela Orndorff, Jean Pribbenow, Russell Price, Wheeler Price, D.J. Rollan, Landon Sayre, Benny and Justine Salgado, Carrie Steincamp, Martha Thagard, Stanley Thornell, Tom, Janet Worthington, the Villages of El Pedregal and Moreno, Dominican Republic Mission Trip and the missionaries, Susan Henderson, Elizabeth Welch, and John Welch, and for those affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Armed Forces: Justin Brownlee, Matthew Crittenden, Bill Cody, IV, Bill Elliott, III, Camille Kent, Brian Mainwaring, Jeff Mainwaring, Todd Mainwaring, John Malone, Emori Moore, Bill Myer, Beau Parks, Isaac Van Meter, Andrew Welch and Nathaniel Wood. Congratulations... to Ben and Shayne Slingluff on the birth of Bo Morris Slingluff. Bo was born April 30 at 4:00 p.m. at The Birth Cottage in Tallahassee and weighed 8 pounds. The Good News Shop will be closed for the summer beginning Monday, June 24 and will reopen on Friday, August 9. If you have items for the GNS please drop them off in the narthex or bring them to the church office. Thank you. Vestry Meeting The Vestry will meet on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:00 pm in the parish hall. Daughters of the King Meeting The DOK will meet on Wednesday, June 12, at 5:00 p.m. in the library. Rummage Sale ~ Saturday, June 8 In the fall of this year, Nativity will be opening its doors to the newly formed Dothan Montessori School. Our Christian Education building will be the new home of this wonderful endeavor. Between now and then Nativity is also partnering with the Montessori School to help raise funds, educate the community, and organize resources for their use. On Saturday, June 8, from 7:00 12 noon the Montessori School will be holding a rummage sale in the Parish hall. They are asking supporters to offer a handful of good items to offer for sale. If you would like to donate items to the sale, please contact the church office or bring them by during office hours. For more information, look up Dothan Montessori School on Facebook or speak with Father Peter. June Birthdays 1 Carol Rheingans, 2 John Mainwaring, 3 Louise Slingluff, 4 Anna Carroll, 6 William Silvernail, 7 Ricky Ball, Brenda Ortega & Mary Helen Richards, 8 Ellen Switzer, Sam Hathcock, III. & Kaitlyn Brown, 13 Erin Merrill & Isabelle Owen,15 Marjorie Bush, 16 Lee Henderson, Drew Smyth & Caroline Orr, 18 Claire Waid, 19 Johnny Turner, 21 Mary Strickland, 22 Rebecca Marsella, Sam Flowers & Laurie Carmichael, 23 Rex Everage, 24 Tom Parks, 26 Emily Taliaferro, 27 Adalee Stockley & Cliff Joyner, 29 David Jackson & Abigail Mason, 30 Stuart Ibberson, Lois Katherine Jackson, Andrea Henderson, Nika Hawkins & Kyle Smith. VBS is coming.july Nativity Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 15, 16 & 17. More information to follow in the Sunday bulletins. Our sympathy and prayers to Brenda Ortega, upon the death of her husband, Lamar Ortega. May his soul and the souls of the Faithful Departed rest in peace.

8 The Nativity Window is published monthly by The Episcopal Church of the Nativity 205 Holly Lane Dothan Alabama (334) FAX (334) NATIVITY STAFF The Reverend Peter Wong Interim Rector Cell Dr. Debbie Deas Organist and Choir Master Rhonda Kidder Parish Administrator Debra Owen Receptionist James Salter Sexton Bobby Stokes, Marlo Miller & Tamara Neil Nursery/Childcare Please call the Church office when a family member is admitted to the hospital, a new baby arrives, you need to schedule a meeting or event in the Church, or your address or phone number changes. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:00 4:00 (closed from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) Closed on Friday 2013 NATIVITY VESTRY Libby Planz Senior Warden ~ or adlib54@gmail.com John Welch Junior Warden ~ or john.welch@centurylink.com Bill Elliott, Jr. Treasurer ~ or gonavy71.04wee@yahoo.com Mary Hall Plunkett Clerk ~ or cialdake@yahoo.com Joe Chambers ~ or JChambers@jhfc-law.com Doug Creel ~ or douglas.creel@mobileattic.com Linda Fisher ~ or whyteboa@hotmail.com Web Gholson ~ or webg@centurytel.net William Griggs ~ or williamgriggs3@gmail.com Libby Harper ~ or circle_oflife3@yahoo.com Gina Medley ~ or glmedley1@aol.com C.K. Merrill ~ or ckmerrill@higginselectric.com Gloria Myers ~ or gc.myers10@gmail.com Bob Orr ~ or ccborr123@aol.com Kathleen Rane ~ or krane@graceba.net Gary Rheingans ~ or crheingans@sw.rr.com Richard Seaman ~ or bseaman190@aol.com The Episcopal Church of the Nativity 205 Holly Lane Dothan, Alabama

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity. The Window. Easter Morning at Nativity

The Episcopal Church of the Nativity The Window Volume 20, Issue 53 April 12, 2013 Easter Morning at Nativity Beckwith Summer Camp 2013 Online Registration www.beckwithal.com "At Beckwith, we believe that