God sets the lonely in families

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1 A G N U S D E I July 2012 THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Reaching the Families of the Concho Valley with the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ! Meets the 1st Monday (2nd Monday on holidays) At 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd P.O. Box San Angelo, Texas (325) Meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:00 pm In the Library NEW TIME Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday At 1:00 to 3:00pm In the Library Reaching the Families of the Concho Valley with the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ! Copyright: No portion of this publication may be copied or stored electronically without prior written permission of The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd. God sets the lonely in Families Psalm 68:6 Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd 3355 W. Beauregard San Angelo, Texas (325) Send articles, announcements and feed back to secretary.acgs@suddenlinkmail.com Brothers and sisters in Christ, God sets the lonely in families Psalm 68:6 During the June 1 st -3 rd Leadership Retreat and Weekend, Fr. Tom Herrick our facilitator mentioned that one of the outstanding characteristics of Good Shepherd is our identity as a Loving Family. He teased out our understanding of this identity with probing questions. What became clearer to us is that this is one of the chief and desired characteristics that we share. Guests who worship with us often tell us how friendly and accepting we are of them. New members are included at every level of ministry and service because they are genuinely made to feel at home. We see a number of folks: widows, students, military personnel and others whom God has placed in His family here for their support and encouragement. Our Vision and Mission is to build on that foundation and widen the number and makeup of families incorporated into our church s life. Over the next year, the Church Health Team and the Vestry will be exploring ways to do just that. Some of the suggestions made so far are included in this issue of the Agnus Dei. We look for your prayerful input and involvement in striving to live into our Vision and extend our Mission. I pray that each and all of us will continue to welcome all whom the Lord directs our way as we seek to Reach the families of the Concho Valley with the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ! Reaching and serving with you Stanley A. Burdock Pastor

2 THE SHAPE OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICE Part Three Glory to God Having acknowledged God s presence and holiness in the Processional Hymn, and our sinful unworthiness to be in His presence in the Prayer for the Holy Spirit s illumination, Jesus words remind us of our high calling to love God with all that we are, and our neighbors as much as we love ourselves. All we can say is Lord, have mercy upon us. Recognizing our sinful state, our attention is focused on Jesus. We are assured of God s mercy, recalling and singing the angels hymn at the birth of the Christ child: Glory to God in Highest and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests. (Luke 2:14 NIV) God is merciful indeed, condescending to be born, live and die among us as the God-Man. God reveals Himself once and for all to mankind in the person of His one and only begotten Son. Our voices respond to this incomparable gift with praise and thanksgiving for the Savior. During the Reformation of the 1500 s, The Gloria was limited by some of the reformers into the shorter form we are familiar with at the end of praying the Psalms, or in times of private prayer. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer moved The Gloria intact, to be sung immediately after the Thanksgiving following the reception of the Holy Communion. If the greatest expression of God s mercy was in becoming Incarnate as Man, then certainly the second greatest sign of His mercy is that He gives Himself to us in the Body and Blood of Christ. We are reminded that we are incorporate in the Mystical Body of Thy Son and assured of His undying love and the outworking of His will in our lives until the day when we see Jesus face to face. From the earliest days of the Church s life and ministry, she has been overwhelmed by the incomparable gift of our Lord Jesus Christ. And in light of the coming of the Word made flesh, we draw near with expectant minds and pliable wills to hear the unfolding of God s purpose and plan for us contained in His Word written. The theme of the day s Scripture lessons is expressed in prayer, The Collect of the Day. We ask the Lord to grant that the truth we are about to hear will find a home is our hearts and expression in our lives and ministries. Next Time: Part IV - The Service of the Word Men s Bible Study Sunday mornings at 9:15AM in the pastor s study, we are considering what it means to experience Authentic Manhood. Join us. We continue to collect aluminum cans to benefit the Good Samaritan Orphanage in Mbeya, Tanzania. Please rinse out cans before placing them in the large container outside the church office. The price for aluminum has doubled in recent weeks! We appreciate your continuing support of the effort! Prayer List Armed Forces and their families Tomise Michael Gill, Jr. Jordan Boyd Mike Cantu, III Travis May Matt Miller Luke Pell Ford Rhodes James Neely Ken Larson Elliot Coffee Gary Byers Austin Natasha S. For those requesting prayer and all who suffer, especially: Rusty Brown Randy Springer Patrick Jennings Mildred Stinnett Scott Reisdorfer Clayton Taylor Family: Christian Huro Charlie Dina Stefanie Robert Price Lori Dylan Julie Reese Lane Yolanda s Family Stacy & Carter Peyton Mary Jane Butler Deborah Long Samantha Fuson & Family Romona Werst Rayna Villereal Becky Carpenter Family Helen Scott Dallas Christian Karen & Lou Czarrechi McAda Family Tanna Allman Susan Freeman Dodd Brian, Lisa & Colton Bethany Lewis George & Betty Taylor Mary Ann Lewis Cano Family Patty Debenport and Family Women with child, especially Eduarda, Angie and Noelle, that they may be brought to full term and deliver healthy babies. DISCRETIONARY OFFERINGS Both Fr Stan and Dn June have discretionary accounts to which contributions may be made at any time. The First Sunday of each month, the loose offering is designated for Fr Stan account; The Third Sunday of the month the loose offering is designated for Dn June s account. Thank you for your generosity!

3 Thursday's Intercessors Each Thursday morning those committed to prayer for the needs of church members and non-members alike, gather in the chapel from 9:30-11:00 AM. Those wishing to participate as an intercessor, or who would like to be prayed for, come by the chapel. All are welcome. Family Sunday School Class During the Leadership retreat our ministry for and to families surfaced as a priority and the desire to reach out and support all families in their life in Christ became obvious. To that end we are prayerfully considering a Family Sunday School class which would welcome parents, grandparents and other care givers to learn and experience a pre-determined Scripture Lesson each week. Please pray for guidance as we consider this. Diocese of the Southwest Synod met June 1-2 at Christ the King, Albuquerque, NM. The Canons for the Diocese were discussed, and the milestones and failures of the past year were noted. New Church was admitted into the fellowship of the Diocese, St Philip the Evangelist, Cortez, NM. Welcome brothers and sisters in Christ! as we continue to reach West Texas and New Mexico with the Transforming Love of Jesus Christ! Summer Schedule While you are away, look for an Anglican church in which to worship. You may find them on the web at and be sure to share with them our blessings and greetings. Its always a great encouragement to our brothers and sisters. Our schedule will remain unchanged for the summer, and look forward to welcoming guests as well. Vestry Meeting Notes Good Shepherd's Vestry met June 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the library at the church. All members of the vestry were present except Rusty Lieber. The meeting opened with Evening Prayer. The May minutes were approved and the Financial Secretary's Report was reviewed and approved. Martha Sue Oliver read thank you notes from Meals for the Elderly and Trinity Seminary. David Harrison, Senior Warden advised that there would be a meeting of the Employee Handbook Committee Thursday. Rodney Brown, Junior Warden reported that he had received only one estimate for beautifying the garth but was expecting more bids soon. He still has other maintenance issues pending and is working on them. Teddye Read, Communications, reported that she will work with Fr. Stan to develop a trifold and/or other informational handouts using the information gleaned from the Leadership weekend. Nan Barber, Christian Formation, reported that she has distributed flyers to daycare centers in an effort to find qualified nursery workers. Jean Yarbrough, Fellowship, reported that Jeannettee Anaya and Nan Holloway will attend the Daughters of the Holy Cross conference in September. She also reported that Leslie Brown is heading up a committee for the 4th of July celebration in the back parking lot. Father Stan updated the vestry on the lawsuit, reported on the leadership weekend and on the Anglican Provincial Assembly and advised that the dates of his vacation were being altered somewhat. The meeting closed in prayer for those grieving, sick, and in need. Respectfully submitted, Billie Ruth Hodges A full copy of the vestry minutes is on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Women s Bible Study (In Progress) Women of our church and their guests are gathering to study a Beth Moore series entitles When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, from 9:30-11:00 AM in the church library. All women are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend. If you would like further information, please contact Judy Gurley (Leader) (325) or Nan Barber (Facilitator) at (325)

4 Independence Day Celebration Wednesday, July 4 th we will celebrate our Independence from Great Britain with an evening of activities. A Service of Thanksgiving for our Liberty will begin at 7:00 PM in the church with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. We will read the Declaration of Independence at the service, and if you would like to read a line or two, please notify Fr. Stan. Afterwards, we gather in the Parish Hall for an Ice Cream and Sweet Treat Social. Bring a friend or more along with Ice Cream, sweat treats, and soft drinks to share. Bring your singing voices as well! Then, we will gather in the rear parking lot for the best view in San Angelo of fireworks from ASU Stadium and Lake Nasworthy. Bring some lawn and/or folding chairs along for you and our guests. PARKING: Please park in the FRONT LOT of the church for the evening s events. Contact Leslie Brown (Coordinator) to assist with the celebration ( ). *Additional blood tests and packages available in many states check flyers for pricing For further information or to register, please contact Katie DiCostanzo, Representative for Life Line Screening, Phone: (800) ext katie.dicostanzo@llsa.com First + Last Name: Address: Life Line Screening Continued.. Phone # The Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross The Shepherd s Daughter Chapter ~ Congratulations to Jeannette Anaya (President) and Ruth Ann Wallace (Vice President) who were elected in June to serve a three year term. Daughters Jeannette and Nan Holloway will participate in the Daughter s of the Holy Cross Assembly in September near Jacksonville, Florida. The Vision of the Daughters is to gather Anglican women and girls into a nurturing and empowering community called to be servants of Jesus as He unites and builds up His Body, the Church. Daughters commit their lives to the work and service of the Lord Jesus. They pray daily for our Church, its clergy, the Order and others in need. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and equipped with the powerful sword of truth as contained in the Holy Bible, they reach out to those who do not know Jesus to share His message of salvation through word and deed. They wear the Cross of the Order as a symbol of Jesus sacrifice and our need for Him to be Lord of our lives. In community with their sisters, they are strengthened and encouraged to keep their fourfold life-long Vow of Prayer, Service, Study and Evangelism. For more information on the Order, or the local chapter at Good Shepherd, contact Jeannette at (325) , or Ruth Ann at (325) , or any Daughter. You will know them by their cheerful and faithful service as well as the Cross pictured above which they wear continually. Thank you Daughters for your ministry on our behalf! address: Date of birth: Package #1 or Package #2: Screening site and date: Anglican Church Of The Good Shepherd on 8/10/2012. Screening code: _TXS,1 As you go into the parking lot on Beauregard (Next to the lot), we would like to reserve the first two spots for small compact cars. Large vehicles block the entrance to the right. Thank you so much! The Vestry Genesis: Bible Study The Pastor s Bible Study on Wednesday at 7:15 PM is studying the Book Of Genesis. The study of God s Word, and the several opportunities offered by the church to do so, are a necessary and encouraging dimension of every Christian s formation. Every member of the church is invited to make the study of Scripture in small groups a priority.

5 Life Line Screening The Vestry has once again invited Life Line Screening to use our Parish Hall on August 10, Do you know how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke? If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms, call 911 right away. It is important to seek medical treatment immediately. For each member of our church who registers before hand a $10 donation will be made to the church. Please sign up by completing the information below and ing Katie DiCostanzo at katie.dicostanzo@llsa.com. In addition to the church receiving a $10 donation (once you have attended the event), you will also receive a $10 discount off any package priced $139 or higher. TESTS OFFERED: Test Package #1 includes (CA, PAD, AAA + AFIB) Package #2 includes Description CA PAD AAA Carotid Artery checks for plaque build-up in the carotid artery. This is the #1 cause of stroke Peripheral Arterial Disease checks for plaque build-up in the arteries of the lower extremities Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm measures the diameter of the aorta, to detect the presence of an aneurysm Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I was curious to look at the statistics from the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB), released last May and reported on in the Standard Times recently. This group has been tracking religious membership in the United States since So, I looked at Tom Green County data to see what our home turf looks like. In the past 10 years, the Latter Day Saints grew more than any other religious group in our county, adding 848 adherents for a 79.7% increase. The Roman Catholic Church was next in growth, adding 399 new members, increasing 2.6% in membership. The Episcopal Church USA lost 176 members in Tom Green County between 2000 and 2010, but the Anglican Church showed 0 members in our county survey data. Puzzled, I looked at another chart on the overall numbers for church membership and found that, although we left the Episcopal Church, we were statistically lumped with the Episcopal Church membership for a total of 516 Episcopal/Anglican members in Tom Green County. Tom Green County grew 6% between 2000 and 2010 to 110,224. Religious adherents as listed in the survey make up 60.3% of our county population (that figure is 49% in the U.S. overall). I am reminded of Jesus miraculously feeding 5,000 families, then quickly on the heels of that, feeding 4,000 families. He preached and taught throughout Israel for 3 years. He appeared to over 500 people after the resurrection. Yet, when he was crucified and resurrected, there were only 120 faithful. Jesus undoubtedly had personally healed many more than 120 people over the three years of his earthly ministry, and had spoken the Word to many thousands more. Those few 120 religious adherents may have felt small and insignificant in the upper room as they waited for the sign from Jesus to be given. But when the Holy Spirit fell upon them at Pentecost, they preached the gospel and turned 3,000 to the faith in one day. And the Lord daily added to their number. (Acts 1-3) The Vestry and church members who attended our weekend retreat at the beginning of June are hoping to spark a renewal of evangelism and service from Good Shepherd to our community. Beginning with the July 4 th fireworks party on our back parking lot, we envision a renewed effort to bring the people in our lives to our Lord and Savior. Will you renew your efforts to preach the Gospel where you are placed? Membership in Good Shepherd is not the goal, although it will undoubtedly be part of the outcome. Can we join with the saints of the ages and spark a renewal that awakens the Concho Valley to the transforming love of Jesus Christ? I believe that answer is: "Yes, with God s help." Blessings, (CA, PAD, AAA, AFIB + OS) AFI B Atrial Fibrillation six-lead electrocardiogram to detect an irregular heartbeat Deacon June Not included in Package #1 Packages* OS Osteoporosis - to detect the risk of osteoporosis by measuring for the bone mineral density of your heel, as it is similar to that of the hip Vascular + Afib: PACKAGE #1 (CA, PAD, AAA + AFIB) Wellness + Afib: PACKAGE #2 (CA, PAD, AAA. AFIB + OS) Price before $10 discount $139-$149 depending on state $149-$159 depending on state Special Music If you would like to provide special music for the 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist on Sundays in July and August, instrumental or vocal, please contact Judy or Henry. The Musicians will begin their summer break on Monday, July 2nd and be off until Tues., August 28th.

6 Church Health Team June 1-3 the Church Health Team and members of the Congregation gathered for a leadership retreat at the Christ the King retreat Center, led by the Rev. Tom Herrick, the director of the Titus Institute for Church Planting in Virginia. During our time together we prayerfully engaged one another and listened for the Holy Spirit s leading in discerning our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Beliefs as the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd. These are available for your prayerful consideration following this article, as well as in the weekly parish bulletin and Service booklet. This is a work in progress, as each of us are! Please pray for each of us to seek, hear, share and follow the Holy Spirit s leading as we joyfully embrace His Vision and Mission for us in San Angelo. Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd Vision We are a vibrant, relevant, Word-based church embracing all families in the Concho Valley by offering love, practical support and spiritual growth through the transforming love of Jesus Christ. Mission Our mission is to encourage and support families in the Concho Valley with the transforming love of Jesus Christ. Core Values Grounded in Scripture Strengthened through the Sacraments Dependent on the Holy Spirit (Loving Family) Essential Beliefs Commitment to Jesus Christ Authority of Scripture Expectant prayer Evangelism Relational ministry Worship Servant ministry Sacrificial giving Biblical leadership Nursery Workers The Vestry has commissioned Nan Barber to seek qualified nursery workers for our Sunday School and 10:30 Worship time. Our vision is to have a paid worker, and one volunteer member of the church man the nursery each week. Paid and Volunteer staff will be required to be trained, and pass the Ministry Safe clearance and testing. For further information, contact Nan Barber at (325) Greeting Team It seems good to the Holy Spirit and us to expand the Greeting Teams available for our Sunday Services. The Church Health Team is looking for those called to serve as we ramp up our efforts to welcome guests, acquaint them with our facilities and Services, and make them comfortable in our Father s house, without being over-bearing. Please seek the Lord s will for you in this area, and if you would like more information, contact Rusty Lieber at (325) or Fr Stan (325) The Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd is a parish of The Anglican Church in North America. Anglican Church in North America P.O. Box 447 Ambridge, PA Anglican Diocese of the Southwest Bishop Winfield Mott winnmott@gilanet.com

7 Seven Hundred enthusiastic and eager members of the Anglican Church in North America gathered at the Life Way Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC the week of June 3rd. The House of Bishops, the Archbishop s Cabinet, The Provincial Assembly, the Young Anglicans Movement and many participants were challenged and equipped with Passionate Bible Study and Worship, informative workshops and informal conversations with folks from all over North America. Ecumenical visitors included representatives of the Orthodox Church in North America, The Polish National Catholic Church, The Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) as well as the Lutheran Church in North America. Each spoke to the Assembly laying out areas where greater unity between our churches can be accomplished. Various Mission and Ministry agencies were also present, including Threads of Hope, which allows women from third world countries to market handmade cloth items in the United States. The stole that Fr Stan is wearing at Services is an example of their art work. Eileen Burdock is arranging for a showing of items available during Advent of For more information, contact Eileen at (325) Access the various Worship Services, Addresses and Teaching sessions from the Assembly on the web at The next Provincial Assembly will be held at St Vincent s Arch Abbey, Latrobe, PA (near Pittsburgh) three years from now. Make prayerful plans now to participate with other members of our parish. We will consecrate a new Arch Bishop during the Assembly. July 8 5th After Trinity Proper 9 Paul Millican Vestry In Charge Teller Jo Millican Amos 7:7-15 Craig Porter Ezekiel 2:1-7 Jean Stinnett Deut. 15:7-11 Nan Holloway Psalm Cor. 8:1-15 Crucifer Lector Eucharistic Minister Katie Harrison Amos 7:7-15 Mary Jane Butler Ezekiel 2:1-7 Nandi Dube Deut. 15:7-11 Mark Findlay Psalm Cor. 8:1-15 Torch Bearer Lector Eucharistic Minister Eileen Burdock Jean Yarbrough Altar Guild July 4 Lay Eucharistic Minister GOSPEL OF THE DAY Mark 5:22-24, 35b-43 Erica Peddy Erica Peddy Leanne Springer Atusonje Dube Torch Bearer Fr. Jon Stansney Mark 4:26-34 Sharon Weber Psalm 85 Ephesians 1:1-14 Larry Weber Eileen Burdock Sharon Weber Ruth Ann Wallace Jeanette Anaya July 25 Mark 6:45-52 Psalm 114 Ephesians 4:1-16 Anngie McWilliams 2 Kings 2:1-15 Leanne Springer Atusonje Dube David Gould Nan Holloway July 18 Mark 4:35-41 (5:1-20) Mark Findlay Psalm 22:22-30 Ephesians 2:11-22 George Butler Isaiah 57:14b-21 Nandi Dube Atusonje Dube Sharon Weber Rodney Brown Bob Masterson Nan Holloway Psalm 114 Ephesians 4:1-16 Martha Sue Oliver July 11 Wednesday Ministers (6:30 PM) Mark 6:1-16 Eileen Burdock Psalm Cor. 12:2-10 Drew Peddy Atusonje Dube Stephanie Peddy Crucifer Erlene Springer Katie Harrison Charles Westbrook Greeter/Usher Larry Weber Stephanie Peddy David Harrison David Gould Greeter/Usher Nan Holloway Psalm 22:22-30 Ephesians 2:11-22 Craig Porter 2 Kings 2:1-15 Deacon June Deacon June Paul Millican Isaiah 57:14b-21 Jean Stinnett Nan Barber Kathi Johnson Yarbrough & Baker Bob Masterson July 29 8th After Trinity Proper 12 Rodney Brown Holloway & Wallace July 22 7th After Trinity Proper 11 David Harrison Craig Porter Psalm 85 Ephesians 1:1-14 Charles Westbrook 10:30 am - Bell Ringer Psalm Cor. 12:2-10 Bob Masterson Jeannette Anaya Usher/Greeter Richie Oliver Weber & Weber Jim Cogan Anaya & Read Altar Guild Jeanette Anaya July 15 6th After Trinity Proper 10 Martha Sue Oliver Johnson & Springer Duty July 1 4th After Trinity Proper 8 Teddye Read JULY 2012 ~ Minister s Schedule PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY

8 July 2012 Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd 3355 West Beauregard Avenue San Angelo, Texas ~ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61698, San Angelo, TX Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:15 AM Sunday School Happy Birthday Bob Masterson 2 6 PM Daughters of the Holy Cross 3 4 Independence Day Office Closed 7:00 PM HE 8:00 PM Ice Cream Social 9ish PM Fireworks 5 9:30 AM Intercessory Prayer :15 AM Sunday School 6:00 PM Oliver Bible Study 9 1 PM - Stitchers 6 PM Order of St Luke Happy Birthday Sherri Brown 9:30 AM Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM HE 7:15 PM Bible Study 12 9:30 AM Intercessory Prayer :15 AM Sunday School :30 AM Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM HE 7:15 PM Bible Study 19 9:30 AM Intercessory Prayer Happy Birthday Rick Smith 22 9:15 AM Sunday School 6:00 PM Oliver Bible Study 23 1 PM - Stitchers 6 PM Order of St Luke :30 AM Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM HE 7:15 PM Bible Study 26 9:30 AM Intercessory Prayer AM - Men s Breakfast at Kenny Blanek s Restaurant 29 9:15 Sunday School 30 6 PM Vestry Meeting Regular Office Hours: Monday Through Friday 9:00-11:30 AM Noon- 2:00 PM MP = Morning Prayer HE = Holy Eucharist EP = Evening Prayer