ALL SAINTS' DAY HOLY EUCHARIST & The Renewal of Baptismal Vows November 1, :00 A.M.

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1 ALL SAINTS' DAY HOLY EUCHARIST & The Renewal of Baptismal Vows November 1, :00 A.M. Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church reaching out through worship, prayer, and action to bring the reconciling peace of Christ to one another and this world. We invite you to join as an active participant in the worship of God. This service is based on the Order for the Holy Eucharist: Rite Two in the Book of Common Prayer. For ease of use, this leaflet contains the congregational portions of the liturgy and service music. HYMNAL refers to the blue book: The Hymnal BCP refers to the red Book of Common Prayer. Digital receivers for audio amplification are available during Sunday services for those requiring hearing assistance just ask an usher. Altar flowers are given today in memory of loved ones by Ed and Joanne Ellis. ORGAN VOLUNTARY Elegy George Thalben-Ball All stand as able at the sound of the tower bell. HYMN For all the saints HYMNAL 287 sts. 1-4 THE OPENING ACCLAMATION (BCP p. 299) Presiding Priest Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Presiding Priest continues There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God s call to us; Presiding Priest One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all. A SONG OF PRAISE (sung by all) John Rutter (continued on page 2)

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3 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Presiding Priest Presiding Priest The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. THE WORD OF GOD THE FIRST READING (seated) Isaiah 25:6-9 READER: A Reading from the Book of Isaiah On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of wellaged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. THE RESPONSE (remain seated) Psalm 24 1 The earth is the LORD'S and all that is / in it, * the world and all who dwell there\in. 2 For it is he who founded it upon the /seas * and made it firm upon the rivers of the \ deep. 3 "Who can ascend the hill of the / LORD? * and who can stand in his holy \ place?" 4 "Those who have clean hands and a pure / heart, * who have not pledged themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by what is a \ fraud. 5 They shall receive a blessing from the / LORD * and a just reward from the God of their \ salvation." 6 Such is the generation of those who / seek him, * of those who seek your face, O God of \ Jacob. (continued on page 4) - 3 -

4 7 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting / doors; * and the King of glory shall come \ in. 8 "Who is this King of / glory?" * "The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in \ battle." 9 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting / doors; * and the King of glory shall come \ in. 10 "Who is he, this King of / glory?" * "The LORD of hosts, he is the King of \ glory." THE SECOND READING Revelation 21:1-6a READER: A Reading from the Revelation to John I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away." And the one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true." Then he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end." Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. HYMN (standing as able) Who are these like stars appearing HYMNAL 286 THE GOSPEL John 11:32-44 The Priest or Deacon reads the Gospel, first saying The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, "Where have you laid him?" They said to him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, "See how he loved him!" But some of them said, "Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?" Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, "Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days." Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me." When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go." The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, Lord Christ

5 THE SERMON (seated) Dennis Tierney THE RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS (standing as able) (BCP p. 292) Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? I do. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God s help. Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God s help. Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God s help. Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God s help. Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God s help. The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen

6 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Leader and pray responsively In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Form VI Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the men and women who defend us in times of danger, both at home and abroad, and for their loved ones who await their return; For their protection, strength and courage, and for a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church of God. In our Anglican Cycle of Prayer, I ask your prayers for the Diocese of Truro - (Canterbury, England) The Rt Revd Timothy Thornton, Truro - St Germans The Revd Christopher David Goldsmith. For the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, please pray for the Ministry in the Coastal Region of Israel, especially Emmanuel Church & School, Ramla; and Tabitha School, Jaffa. In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, I ask your prayers for Komo Kulshan Cluster: Christ Church, Anacortes; St. James, Sedro, Woolley; St. Paul and La Iglesia Episcopal de la Resureccíon, Mt. Vernon; Celebration Lutheran, Anacortes; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Katharine, our Presiding Bishop and Michael, our Presiding Bishop Elect; Gregory our Bishop; Dennis our Rector and Dan our Deacon and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For grace and power to welcome into our fellowship our brothers and sisters in Christ who are visiting this morning, remembering that in welcoming a stranger we may welcome angels unaware; For rest for the weary, comfort for the suffering, companionship for the lonely, and good news for the seekers. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially (the people may add their own petitions) Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died, especially that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you

7 We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence may be kept. Presiding Priest and Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Presider concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect. The people respond, Amen. THE PEACE Presiding Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. THE HOLY COMMUNION An offering of money is collected. ANTHEM (seated) Pie Jesu Hyun Kook Kind Lord Jesus, grant them rest. Kind Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest. Kathryn Houchen, soprano Anne Pell, piano Pie Jesu (original Latin: Pie Iesu) is a motet derived from the final couplet of the Dies irae and often included in musical settings of the Requiem Mass. Program notes taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. PRESENTATION ANTHEM (standing as able) Please stand as able as the bread and wine and money we offer to God for our nourishment and the life of the world are brought forward and presented at the altar. The following anthem is sung by all. Alles ist an Gottes Segen - 7 -

8 The people remain standing as able. The Presiding Priest faces them and sings or says Then, facing the Holy Table, the Presiding Priest proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Land of Rest The Presiding Priest continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. At the following words concerning the bread, the Presiding Priest is to hold it or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated

9 On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Presiding Priest continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. The Presiding Priest continues And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, THE LORD S PRAYER (Traditional) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ACCLAMATION AFTER THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Choir, then all: John L. Bell - 9 -

10 THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION The Presiding Priest says The gifts of God for the of God. COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE This is the Lord s table around which we gather. All baptized Christians are encouraged to come forward and receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the bread and wine of the Eucharist. If you do not wish to receive Holy Communion please do come forward, cross your arms across your heart and receive a blessing. ORGAN VOLUNTARY HYMN (sung by all) O Bread of life HYMNAL 342 THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER (standing as able) Presiding Priest and Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. THE BLESSING The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS (seated) HYMN (standing as able) Ye holy angels bright HYMNAL 625 PROCESSION TO THE INTERIUM CHANT (sung by the choir) The Beatitudes Russian Chant PRAYERS DISMISSAL The Deacon dismisses the people with these words Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. TOWER BELLS

11 MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY Presiding Priest & Preacher Deacon Organist & Choirmaster Song Leaders Acolytes Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Prayers of the Ushers Greeters Welcome Table Altar Guild Bread Baker Coffee Hour The Rev. Dennis Tierney The Rev. Dan Fowler Paul Roy The Parish Choir Dona Brookfield, Emma & Chuck Kirchner Donna Brookfield & Chuck Kirchner Neva Cole & Sue Hylen Sue Hylen John & David Baker Angela Tinker, Kathleen & Stephen Jennings Kathleen & Stephen Jennings Joan Collins, Marilyn Abbott, Connie Albrecht, Claire Hicks, Penny Egger, Virginia Walker & Steve Schmitz Laura Carroll Lynn Whipple, Lee-Ann Holland, Linda Purdy & Mo Godman This St. Barnabas Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day 8am Holy Eucharist {Rite I} Church 9:15am Choir Rehearsal Church 10am Holy Eucharist {Rite II} Church 5:30pm Compline Rehearsal Church 8pm Office of Compline Church Monday, November 2 10am LSSC RWV 11am Group Reunion Dennis Office 10:30am Devotions Messenger House 6pm BI Rotary Meeting PH & Kitchen 7:30pm Al Anon RWV Tuesday, November 3 9am Centering Prayer Church 6:30pm Amabile Rehearsal PH Wednesday, November 4 7am BI Kiwanis PH/Kitchen 7:15am Meditation Group Church 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 7:30pm AA Women s Group Library Nursery Care 10am Service RWV Room with a View PH Parish Hall Thursday, November 5 9:15am Healing Eucharist Church 10:30am Devotions Wyatt House 1:30pm Devotions Madrona House 3pm Devotions Madison Ave House 5pm Event Set Up PH 7:30pm AA RWV Friday, November 6 Church Office Closed 1pm Facilities Planning Comm Library 3:15pm Girl Scouts Library 3pm BI Women s Club Event PH Saturday, November 7 8am New Life Harvest Party PH & Kitchen 9am Altar Guild Church Sunday, November 8 8am Holy Eucharist {Rite I} Church 9:15am Choir Rehearsal Church 10am Holy Eucharist {Rite II} Church 3:30pm Schola Rehearsal Church 6pm Office of Evensong ~ Schola Nova Church

12 Welcome to Saint Barnabas Church and this service of worship We are truly pleased that you have chosen to worship with us today. Here at St. Barnabas, we believe that everyone who enters these doors is God s guest. If you are seeking a church exclusively for today, we thank you for celebrating with us and may God be with you as you travel. If you are searching for a new church community and home, we hope that you will inform us. Please introduce yourself to one of our parish clergy as you depart. We invite you to complete one of the cards in the pew rack and simply hand it to a person of the clergy. DIGITAL RECEIVERS FOR AUDIO AMPLIFICATION are available during Sunday services for those requiring hearing assistance just ask an Usher. GLUTEN FREE EUCHARISTIC HOSTS are available for those who need them. Please alert the usher to your need. ARE YOU ON THE PARISH PICTURE BOARD? We would like our entire parish to be represented on the Parish Picture Board. The FIRST SUNDAY of every month, Sue Hylen will be at the Welcome Table to take individual, couple, & family photos. We especially invite new members to add their picture to our board or update the photo they have. This also helps new members and visitors to connect names with faces! NAME TAGS Name tag sign-up sheets will be on the Welcome Table the SECOND SUNDAY of every month. If you would like a name tag, please let us know. Name tags should be ready to be picked up the next SUNDAY. When you have your name tag on, newcomers find it easier to both approach and remember you, and all the other friendly St. B people they have just met. ANNOUNCEMENTS for the weekly service leaflets are due to the office Tuesday by noon. kdiller@stbbi.org NURSERY FOR LITTLE ONES newborns to age three. Babysitting is provided during the Sunday 10am service. Our babysitters arrive fifteen minutes before the service, at 9:45am and parents are welcome to drop off their child and then collect him/her after the service or after coffee hour. Babysitters will interact, read and play with the children, and ensure that they are safe while parents attend the service. The nursery is located on the upper level down the long hallway. more information, contact Ruth Anderson RuthA33@msn.com WELCOME TABLE Don t forget to visit the Welcome Table at Coffee Hour. Everyone, new visitors and long-time members, is urged to stop by regularly to check on signups for parish events, to volunteer for programs. To learn more about our ministries, to purchase tickets to events, and to meet and talk with parishioners of every age and stage. Guests and newcomers are especially encouraged to visit the Welcome Table. COFFEE & COMMUNITY Please join us for body and soul food! Coffee hour after the 8am is in the Parlor just across the courtyard from the church. Coffee Hour after the 10am service is downstairs in the Parish Hall. A sign-up sheet is posted for the 8am coffee hour. This is a chance to meet other parishioners informally and enjoy the hospitality of the St. Barnabas congregation STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN The fall stewardship campaign has begun! It is the time of the year when we seek the financial resources we need to continue our missional work in Many of you have participated in these campaigns for many years and you know the general purpose and outline of our work in stewardship. In previous years, we have come close to our goals but often had to do a second ask or put on a fund-raiser of some sort to make our budgetary goals. In the past two years, we have not had to do that to the great relief of vestry members and many congregants. This year, we seek additional funds to offer our hard-working staff a real raise in compensation of 5%. Thus, our goal for pledges this year is $386,000. All other expenses remain the same or have been adjusted only for inflation such that our overall budget is about the same as last year apart from salary costs. We have also made some financial changes to make our funds work harder by moving more funds into the Diocesan Investment Fund where returns are higher than in bank savings accounts. We have also made changes to our lighting system to make our facility safer but also more energy efficient, thus keeping utility costs down. We would love to have this year s stewardship campaign take no more than four or five weeks. In past years, we have been seeking

13 commitments for support well into the New Year which makes adopting a budget very difficult. We ask that you prayerfully consider your support for Saint Barnabas and make your pledge accordingly and swiftly. You should have now received our stewardship letter from Helene Schmitz, our Stewardship Chair. It contains confidential information about your current year pledge, if you made one, and some suggestions for increasing your pledge in Again, it will be possible to pledge online, through your favorite credit card, and by auto withdrawal from your bank account. Julie Houck is available to help you make your pledge payments according to your preference. We truly want to make this contribution effortless. Our primary goal is to have financial resources necessary to continue our work among our members, in the community, and out into the whole world. As Saint Barnabas enters into its seventh decade of worship and service, we rejoice in those who prepared the way for us, and we seek to emulate their strong commitment to the Good News of God in Christ on our lovely island. Dennis+ WORSHIP TONIGHT OFFICE OF COMPLINE 8PM The Men's Compline Choir of Bainbridge Island sings the Office of Compline at 8pm the first Sunday of each month. Compline, also called Night Prayer, is the last of the traditional daily services sung by monastic communities and dates back to at least the 8th century. The service consists of chant, readings, psalms, prayers, petitions and hymns, sung in a contemplative setting in a darkened church. All are welcome. NEXT WEEK OFFICE OF EVENSONG NOV 7 6PM Women s Schola Nova sings the Office of Evensong at 6pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Come hear traditional plainsong, anthems, psalms and chants. Let the grace of sung prayer refresh you for the week to come. Next Service: November 6pm. ALL SAINTS DAY Today, November 1, we will celebrate all the saints in our lives by remembering them in song and prayer. Please join us by remembering those you love but see in this world no longer. We will conclude our service in the Interium with song and prayer. Dennis+ MISSED A SERMON OR WANT TO HEAR IT AGAIN? OR SHARE IT WITH A FRIEND? Listen to podcasts of sermons and music available on our church website MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. BARNABAS Do you sing or play an instrument? There are musical opportunities awaiting you here at St. Barnabas! Contact Paul Roy proy@stbbi.org x4. CHRISTIAN ACTION CHAPLAINS ON THE HARBOR Outreach Effort continues for Chaplains on the Harbor Grays Harbor County Nov 1-15 The outreach ministry directed by the Rev. Sarah Monroe and, titled "Chaplains on the Harbor" is continuing to be supported by the Outreach Committee of St. Barnabas. The ministry works to meet the spiritual and everyday needs of the many homeless and needy in the depressed Aberdeen/Westport area. Chaplains on the Harbor is a ministry that is endorsed by our Episcopal Diocese in Olympia and our Bishop Greg Rickel. Since our request for seasonal items and dry goods from the congregation last Spring, the Outreach committee continues to support Chaplains on the Harbor. St. Barnabas has helped the ministry with a $600 check to help buy a new freezer, carloads of food and dry goods, lots of prayer and recently a check for $500 to assist with the ministry. We continue to be impressed with Sarah's passion for her Chaplains on the Harbor mission and her leadership to work with and through the communities of Aberdeen and Westport. Dennis has invited the Rev. Sarah Monroe to come to St. Barnabas on November 15. Starting this week, the congregation will again have an opportunity to show their individual support by bringing items on the list to the Chaplains on the Harbor box in the Parlor. The Outreach committee will deliver the items to Aberdeen and Westport for Sarah to use in her ministry. Contact Steve Schmitz esallen1zero5@gmail.com. Donation items to consider as we approach Thanksgiving: 1. Adult/children size socks 2. Gloves for adults/children 3. Jackets for children ages Tea bags/coffee/hot chocolate 5. Toilet paper 6. Sugar and creamer 7. Canned goods (beans, fruits, vegetables) 8. Snack items (small bags of chips, cookies, crackers) 9. Dog and cat food 10. Laundry soap

14 ST. BARNABAS PRAYER CHAIN is a group of people devoted and committed to prayer for others. The chain is divided into two groups coordinated by Lee-ann Holland. She serves as a contact to activate the chain and pass on requests. Lee-ann makes contacts by and telephone. The prayer chain will pray for anyone who requests prayer or who is submitted by someone else for prayers. All the members honor confidentiality and do not discuss those for whom they pray. It is not necessary to have a lot of detail or sometimes even a name in order to pray for someone or a situation. Unless instructed otherwise, the chain usually prays for about two weeks for a person or situation. The chain can be contacted by calling or ing the Parish Administrator Katrina at the office or Lee-ann Holland hollandx263@me.com CHRISTIAN FORMATION ADULT ST BARNABAS Fall 2015 Thursdays 7:30pm Gowen Library In Search of: Saint Paul, Saint Peter and Other New Testament Greats and Places. Please join us, all are welcome. FELLOWSHIP ONLY 4 MORE DAYS TO RSVP! VETERAN S DAY JOY LUNCH Nov 11 11:30am Did you receive your invitation? PLEASE RESPOND by November 5. Please also let us know if you are a veteran and which branch of service. Tell us if you are bringing a guest and that person s name for name tags. We gather at 11:30, with lunch served around 12:15. Special entertainment by the Agate Passage quartet. We need to know both accept and regret responses. Let Honora Dunkak know at or honoraje@msn.com ** WE STILL NEED TWO MORE PEOPLE TO SERVE! This entails managing two tables (you sit at one of them), pouring the initial beverages, making sure things go well at your tables, serving and clearing, and serving the dessert. Also a good chance to be a St. B ambassador to those we have as guests. Please let Kathleen or Katrina know ASAP if you can be one of those two we need. And thanks again for participating in this ministry. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT CENTERING PRAYER Tuesdays 9am Church Centering Prayer is based on an ancient form of Christian Meditation that was developed during the 20 th Century. The simple process of consent and letting go invites us into a deeper place where the life of God can transform us to be the loving people of Christ in the world. Those who practice Centering Prayer gather on Tuesdays at 9am in the church to pray together. Anyone, whether new or experienced, is welcome to join us for silence, chanting and 20 minutes of prayer. Questions? Want more information? Contact Grace Grant grace@grant-tierney.us. CHRISTIAN HEALING THROUGH REIKI: St. Barnabas offers Christian Healing through Reiki on a regular basis. We have a team of 6 trained ministers available to offer healing sessions to Parish members and others in our community. Sessions last about 40 minutes, and are a quiet time with gentle music. Reiki promotes healing and wellness of body and mind, and is a consistent and gentle means for relieving stress and tension in the mind-body complex that accumulate in day-to-day activities. If you have questions or would like to schedule a session: Ric Cederwall ric@stanfordalumni.org Sister Mary Louise Sulonen sjpsulonen@comcast.net. BOOK STUDY GRACE CHURCH Began Oct 27 10:30am and 6:30pm A study of Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande, M.D., and staff writer at The New Yorker. Mary Anderson, associate priest at Grace Episcopal Church and Licensed Professional Counselor, will present the issues raised in this important book: mortality, medicine, and the power of hard conversations. On three Tuesdays from October 27 through November 10, Mary will offer the study at Grace from 10:30-12 and again from 6:30-8pm. Please sign up with Adult Faith Formation willaf@earthlink.net The larger community is welcomed

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18 Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church 1187 Wyatt Way NW Bainbridge Island WA Phone Fax The Right Reverend Gregory H. Rickel, Bishop of Olympia The Reverend Dr. Dennis Tierney Rector The Reverend Dr. Jan Heller Assisting Priest The Reverend Dr. Judith M. McDaniel Assisting Priest The Reverend Nancy Tiederman Assisting Priest The Rev. Patricia Rome Robertson Assisting Priest for Contemplative Ministries The Reverend Dan Fowler Deacon Paul Roy Director of Music Katrina Diller Parish Administrator Julie Houck Bookkeeper Denton Kiehle Treasurer Carol Milton Treasurer Emerita Fred Meredith Sexton Danielle Desaulniers Kitchen Manager Amy O Brien Day School Director, Carrie Corns Assistant Director/Registrar Kristi Barr, Mary Feeney, Millie Loughnane, Candace Gudmundson, Elsa Trail Teachers VESTRY Senior Warden Bill Galvani, Junior Warden Kristoffer Anderson Members Stu Case, Ed Ellis, Sue Hylen, Jean Kellerman, Michael Lacey, Steve Schmitz, Virginia Walker Mark Morris Clerk of the Vestry Maria Perez Housekeeper